COMMUNITY EVENTS
• FOOD GIVEAWAY: 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, July 31, at the Church of the Good Samaritan Anglican, 3813 Old Jennings Road, Middleburg. Limited school supplies will also be available for families with children.
• OP WOMAN’S CLUB SALE: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. July 30-31, 130 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park. The Orange Park Woman’s Club will hold its annual rummage sale to raise funds for scholarships to graduating seniors.
• MOOSEHAVEN SUMMER EVENT: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 31-Aug. 1, at the Moosehaven campus on Park Avenue, Orange Park. Crafts, food and entertainment are planned for the free event.
• FREE CONCERT by J. B. Sessions at the Clay County Headquarters Library, Fleming Island, Tuesday, August 3rd 6:30-7:30 p.m. Band will perform their Brazilian Blue Project, a collection of songs by Brazilian composers and other great Jazz selections sponsored by The Fleming Island Friends of the Library.
• MONEY MANAGEMENT CLASS: 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, at Barco-Newton Family YMCA, Fleming Island. Meeting is kickoff for “Money management class 101” course for junior and senior high age students and their parents. Call (904) 589-0574 for details.
• MAYFIELD COMMUNITY SALE: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at Mayfield Annex, Middleburg. Proceeds partly benefit the Mayfield homeowners association. Annex is located off Blanding Boulevard at Old Jennings Road, go to Talisman Drive, turn right, go to Alec Drive.
• BLOOD DRIVE EFFORT: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at Pace Island Community front pool, Fleming Island. The Blood Alliance and Clay County Fire Rescue are partnering to help two local children needing regular blood transfusions. Call James Conema at (904) 755-2939 for details.
• THINK PINK TEA: 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at Calvary Christian Center, 9 Knight Box Road, Orange Park. The event is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance by calling (904) 272-5774 or at the door.
• PANCAKE BREAKFAST: 7:30-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at Moosehaven Retirement Community. Meal is $5 per person and includes eggs, pancakes, breakfast meat and a drink.
• MEET AND GREET LILLIAN KIERNAN BROWN (a.k.a. Lillian Rose), author of “Banned in Boston: Memoirs of a Stripper” on Tuesday, August 31st 6:30 – 7:30 P.M. at the Clay County Headquarters Library, Fleming Island. Brown will give her personal account as a former burlesque star of Scollay Square back in the early 1950’s, a unique era in Boston and in American history. This free event is sponsored by the Fleming Island Friends of the Library.
FARMERS MARKETS:
• Fleming Island, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., each Saturday at the Fleming Island Shoppes, Village Square Parkway. Email info@globalgreenup.com for information.
• Green Cove Springs, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., each Saturday, 1050 N. Orange Ave.
• Orange Park, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., each Saturday, at Orange Park Mall.
• Orange Park, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., each Saturday, at Oakleaf Town Center.
• Keystone Heights, every Thursday, behind Town Hall, Lawrence Boulevard.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
• BALLROOM DANCE: 7:30 p.m. each Monday at the Orange Park Senior Center, 414 Stowe Ave. Three piece band plays. $5 donation. Kete at (904) 260-8061 or Vince at 768-0050.
• MIDDLEBURG SENIORS BINGO: 10-11:45 a.m. each Monday and Thursday, Weigel Senior Center, 3916 Section St., Middleburg. (904) 291-3520.
FREE SOUP KITCHEN: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday at the Orange Park Senior Center, 411 Stowe Ave. Everyone is welcome.
• FREE SOUP KITCHEN: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday, Weigel Senior Center, 3916 Section St., Middleburg. Open to all area residents. (904) 291-3520.
• GREEN COVE SPRINGS SENIOR CENTER: Bingo (10 a.m. M-W-Fr); yoga (8:30 a.m. Wed); free soup kitchen (11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday); free blood pressure check (third Wed. of month); free diabetic check (fourth Wed. of month); adult day care daily. (904) 284-5977.
HEALTH
• WAY FREE CLINIC: 9 a.m.-noon, first and third Saturday and Sunday of the month. Free medical services available to all uninsured and indigent men, women and children in Clay County. No appointment needed. Obstetrics services available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Thursday, by appointment only.
• OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Friday, Orange Park Presbyterian Church, 1905 Reed St. Open to all men and women with eating disorders. (904) 264-1548 or 771-8957.
• ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 p.m., first Wednesday of each month, The Allegro of Fleming Island, 3651 U.S. 17. (904) 278-4442, ext. 123.
• ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP: group 10 a.m., first Tuesday of every month at Moosehaven, 1701 Park Ave. , Orange Park. Holly Sanford (904) 521-8252.
• GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 10:30 a.m., first Monday of every month at Moosehaven ,1701 Park Ave Holly Sanford (90-4) 521-8252.
• FLEMING ISLAND WALKERS: 8:15 a.m. each weekday, in Eagle Harbor at the park and pier off Lakeshore Drive at White Owl. Three mile walk is for health and to make friends. Sandra at (904) 215-5750.
• GRIEFSHARE SEMINAR: 5:30-7:30 p.m. each Sunday through May 16 to Aug. 22, at Pinewood Presbyterian Church, 198 Knight Boxx Road, Middleburg. (904) 272-7177.
• FIBROMYALGIA GROUP: 6 p.m., first Thursday of each month at the Life Care Center, Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park. Judy Post (904) 291-1099.
• GRIEF SHARE: 7 p.m. each Monday, Church of the Good Samaritan, 3813 Old Jennings Road, Middleburg. (904) 406-5660.
• YOGA AND LIVING FOOD CLASSES: daily classes at The Goddard School, 2280 Village Square Parkway, Fleming Island. Classes for parent/child, home schoolers, moms only and athletes. Email penny@bottlinghealth.com or (904) 962-8398 to register.
• MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER: 6 p.m., third Tuesday of each month at Orange Park Medical Center, CR1. Volunteers are sought for 2009 event. (904) 264-6039.
• FREE MEDICAL CARE: 9 a.m. –noon, second Saturday of every month, Clay County Volunteer Medical Clinic, 3229 Bear Run Blvd., Orange Park. One must be at the 200% poverty level or below to qualify. 282-0439 or 269-6340.
• GREEN COVE SPRINGS WEIGHT ERS: 6:30 p.m., every Monday, at the Orange Avenue Baptist Church, 1106 Orange Ave. Rosemarie Murphy is meeting leader.
• GRIEF RECOVERY SUPPORT: 7 p.m. every Monday at Russell Haven of Rest and Funeral Home, Russell Road, Green Cove Springs. Each session is self-contained. All are welcome. (904) 284-7720.
• GRIEF WALK: 8 a.m. every Saturday, at Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery and Funeral Home, Russell Road, Green Cove Springs. A "grief walk" will be held where people can share their feelings about loss and get support. (904) 284-7720.
• CLAY COUNCIL OF THE BLIND: 10 a.m., the first Monday of each month, meets at the Fleming Island Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd. Blind, visually impaired and sighted persons are all welcome. Dan at (904)264-4612 or Don at 307-0300.
• NE FLA BRAIN TUMOR PATIENT/CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: 10 a.m., third Saturday of the month. at the FCCJ Deerwood Center, 9911 Old Baymeadows Road. (904) 273-8755.
• COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOR AUTISM: 6:30p.m. first Wednesday of the month, , Grace Episcopal Church, 245 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park. the church at (904) 264-9981 to register.
• HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Haven Hospice of Jacksonville needs volunteers. Assignments are available at various times to meet volunteers’ schedules. Sandra Francis at (904) 733-9818 or 465-0290.
• MOMS CLUB OF ORANGE PARK/WESTSIDE: 10-11 a.m. second Thursday, at Calvary United Methodist Church, 112 Blanding Blvd. (904) 504-6016 for details.
• RECOVERY INC.: 1 p.m. Wednesday; for those suffering from stress, tension, anxiety, panic, depression, fatigue, sleep problems, worry, anger, fear, helplessness or hopelessness at Advent Lutheran Church, 2156 Loch Rane Blvd., Orange Park. (904) 264-2315.
• FREE REHABILITATION SEMINAR: 4 - 5 p.m. first Wednesday. Offered by the Rehab. Department of Orange Park. 276-7170.
• SPANISH FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS: 6 - 8 p.m. Monday, at the Orange Park Medical Center Banquet area. 10-week course costs $50 and includes textbook. (904) 482-0189.
• TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday, at Calvary United Methodist Church, 112 Blanding Blvd. (904) 529-8841.
• GIRLS ON THE RUN: 4:30 - 6 p.m. Mondays and 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Barco Newton YMCA, Fleming Island. Combines running and training with life lessons. Open to all girls of all abilities. (904) 730-9670 or go online to www.gotrneflorida.org.
• FREE MEDICAL CARE: 9 a.m.-noon, second Saturday of the month, Clay County Volunteer Medical Clinic, at the Clay County Health Clinic, 3229 Bear Run Blvd., Orange Park. Must be 200 percent below poverty level. (904) 282-0439.
• GRIEFSHARE: 5:30-7:30 p.m., every Sunday, Pinewood Presbyterian Church, 198 Knightboxx Road, Middleburg. Support group for someone grieving the loss of someone else. (904) 272-7177.
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
• IMPACT CLAY COMMUNITY PRAYER MEETING: noon, second Thursday of every month at Journey Church, 797 Blanding Blvd., or online at www.impactlcay.org. (904) 483-6881 for details.
• SPIRITUAL AWARENESS BIBLE CLASS: 9:30 a.m. every Friday, Barco-Newton YMCA, Fleming Island. Marie Smith at (904) 284-2937.
• Ladies Community Christian Book Club: Noon -1:30pm, first Tuesday of each month at the Fleming Island Library Meeting Room. Go online to home.comcast.net/~ccbcinop/site/ or email ccbcinop@comcast.net for information.
• BIBLE STUDY: 7-8:30 p.m. each Tuesday at Hilton Garden Inn, Park Avenue, Orange Park. The Source World Wide Ministries hosts the study. Go online to www.thesource-wwm.com or Jerry Lewis at (904) 483-1710.
• MIDDLEBURG AREA REPUBLICAN CLUB: 7 p.m., third Monday of each month, at Cedar River Seafood, 2475 Blanding Blvd., Middleburg. Dinner optional. Ann Wiggins (904) 282-4958.
• FAMILY FUN NIGHT: 4-7 p.m. first Sunday of each month, at First United Methodist Church of Green Cove Springs, 500 Walnut St. Families watch a movie and enjoy snacks and drinks. Unaccompanied school-age children if a parent or guardian has filled out a registration form. (904) 284-9700.
• CLAY COUNTY SALVATION ARMY WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: 10 a.m. third Friday of every month (Sept.-May) at the Salvation Army facility on County Road 220 in Middleburg For more information about The Salvation Army of Clay County, (904) 276-6677.
• ED 4 ACTION GROUP: 7 p.m., last Tuesday of each month at the Fellowship Bible Church, 2827 CR 220. (904) 291-9889.
• HEALTH BY GOD: 7 p.m., first Thursday, Discover FAMILY chiropractic, 1339 Blanding Blvd., No. 5. Food, fellowship and prizes. (904) 272-6886.
• CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION: 6 - 8 p.m. Friday, Zaxby’s at Blanding and Kingsley; also 5 - 6 p.m. fourth Saturday, Orange Avenue Baptist Church, Green Cove Springs.
• COME TO THE OASIS: 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., every other Tuesday, Evangel Temple Assembly of God-Southwest, Middleburg; 12-step based group for healing life’s hurts. (904) 614-8015 for information.
POLITICAL
• OAKLEAF CONSERVATIVES CLUB: 7 p.m., the third Tuesday of each month at Up The Creek Grill, Oakleaf Town Center. Go online to www.oakleafconservatives.weebly.com.
• CLAY CO. REPUBLICAN PARTY: 7 p.m., fourth Monday of the month at Orange Park Town Hall, 2042 Park Ave. All interested parties are welcome. (904) 282-4958 for details or go online to www.clayrepublicans.org.
• CLAY CO. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: 7 p.m. fourth Monday of each month, Clay County DEC Headquarters, 868 Blanding Blvd. Everyone is welcome. (904) 272-0093 details or go online to www.claycountydemocrats.net.
BUSINESS
• LUNCH AND LEARN NETWORKING: Noon, each Saturday at Opie’s Wings and Oyster Bar , 2141 Loch Rane Blvd., Orange Park. Open to all local small businesses owners and entrepreneurs. (904) 272-7829.
• AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION: 6 p.m., third Tuesday of the month, Club Continental, Astor Street, Orange Park. ABWA of Orange Park meeting begins with networking at 6 p.m., meeting at 6:30 p.m. (904) 771-7205.
• BUSINESS NETWORKING INTERNATIONAL (BNI): 7:30 a.m EACH Tuesday. Eagle Harbor Golf Club. (904) 710-6510.
• WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS: 8 - 9 a.m. third Thursday of the month, Howard Johnson’s, Orange Park. Meeting cost is $2 per person. (904) 557-1453 to RSVP.
MILITARY
• U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY FLOTILLA 14-5: 7 p.m., second Monday of each month at Reynolds Park Yacht Center, Green Cove Springs. Email : johnruss2360@bellsouth.net.
• MARINE CORPS LEAGUE: 7 p.m., third Monday, at Middleburg VFW. 272-5013.
• DAV CHAPTER 38 MEETINGS: 7 p.m., second Tuesday of each month, 470 Madeira Drive, Orange Park. Service officers are available from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Bingo: Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and Thursday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch served Saturdays; dinner served Thursdays. (904) 269-2945.
• VFW POST 8255, LADIES AUXILIARY & MEN’S AUXILIARY: 7:30p.m., third Wednesday of every month, 2296 Aster Ave., Middleburg. BINGO is held at 6 p.m. every Thursday.
• AMERICAN LEGION POST 202 MEETINGS AND BINGO: meetings every Thursday at the post, 7441 SR 21, Keystone Heights; 6 p.m. social hour, 7 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. meeting; Bingo every Wednesday (early birds at 6 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m.) (352) 473-6642.
• VFW BINGO: Every Thursday night at VFW 8255, 2296 Astor Ave., Middleburg. Early bird games start at 6:30 p.m. Regular games start at 7 p.m. and late night games(5) start around 9:30 p.m. Three jackpots, $250 each. (904) 282-0475 for details.
CLUB MEETINGS
• ORANGE PARK AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: 7:30 p.m. third Thursday of the month, in the classrooms behind the Orange Park Medical Center. Anyone interested in amateur radio invited. (904) 276-5859 for further details.
• GROVE PARK/OAK HOLLOW CIVIC ASSOCIATION: 7 p.m., first Thursday of each month, at Orange Park Town Hall. Email heiser1941@aol.com for details.
• GROVE PARK/OAK HOLLOW NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: 7:30 p.m. third Tuesday of each month, at Orange Park Town Hall. Email heiser1941@aol.com for details.
• CLAY COUNTY WRITERS GROUP: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, at the Clay County Headquarters Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island. Meeting open to everyone. Email mjung@wordspringconsulting.com for details.
• ORANGE PARK WOMAN’S CLUB: 10 a.m., first Thursday of the month at the Clubhouse, 130 Kingsley Ave. (904) 264-1881 for information.
• CLAY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 7 p.m. fourth Monday of each month at the Clay County Historic Courthouse, 915 Walnut St, Green Cove Springs. Go online to www.claycountyhistoricalsociety.org for more details.
• HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ORANGE PARK: 6:30 p.m., second Monday of each month at Clarke House in Clark Park, Kingsley Avenue. (904) 264-1881 for information.
• HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PENNEY FARMS: 7 p.m., third Thursday of the month at Penney Farms Town Hall, Clark Avenue. (904) 529-9078.
• AMERICAN LEGION BAND PRACTICE: 7 p.m. every Monday in the Orange Park High School band building. Fifth District American Legion Symphonic Band seeks brass, percussionists and woodwind players. Art Tenney at (904) 282-6316.
• GREATER ORANGE PARK DOG CLUB: 7:30 p.m. second Monday of the month, most often at the Orange Park Public Library, Plainfield Avenue. Check the club web site www.gopdc.org or contact club secretary Suzanne via email at kbtikal@comcast.net to confirm monthly meeting site.
• GARDEN CLUB OF ORANGE PARK (EAGLE GARDEN CIRCLE): 7 p.m., the second Thursday of the month. Chris Paine at (904) 282-3372 for further details.
• GARDEN CLUB OF MIDDLEBURG: 9:30 a.m. first Friday of the month, at the Middleburg Civic Center, 2102 Palmetto St. Art Burnett at (904)282-4981.
• GARDEN CLUB OF THE LAKES: 10 a.m. second Thursday of the month, at the First Presbyterian Church, SR21, Keystone Heights. Zaire at (352) 473-2014.
• GREEN COVE SPRINGS GARDEN CLUB: 10 a.m. third Thursday of the month, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, State Road 16, Green Cove Springs. Sheila at (904) 284-2256.
• WWII WAR BRIDES CHAPTER NE FLA.: third Saturday of the month, 12 p.m. at Cedar River Seafood, Middleburg. Open to all foreign-born war brides, children or grandchildren of war bride parents. Joan (352) 473-5450 or (904) 472-7191 for more information.
• TOASTMASTERS CLUB: 7:30 p.m. each Tuesday at the Kingsley Life Care Center, 2145 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park. The nonprofit organization helps people with overcoming public speaking fears, help with job interviews and over communication. (904) 504-8162.
• ORANGE PARK LIONS CLUB: 7 p.m., second and fourth Monday of the month at 423 McIntosh Ave., Orange Park. Dinner is served at 7:05 p.m. (904) 298-1967.
• ORANGE PARK WOMEN’S CONNECTION: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., second Thursday of each month at The Country Club of Orange Park, 2525 Country Club Blvd. Cost is $15.50, inclusive. Complimentary childcare is available. (904) 276-7660 to RSVP.
• FI GARDEN CLUB: 10 a.m., the second Tuesday of the month, at the Fleming Island Library Community Room. For more information about the Flamingos Garden Circle email Nina Bielawski at nina.bielawski@gmail.com.
• FRATERNAL ODER OF EAGLES AUXILIARY 4365: 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursday, 292 College Drive Orange Park. Buffet breakfast 9 a.m. to noon every Sunday; $6 per person; open to the public. Email FOE4365@att.net or Pattie at (904) 294-8133 for more information.
• FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES: 7 p.m. first and third Tuesday of the month, 424 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs. Dennis Reinhart at (904) 449-6576 or email him at Dreinhart1@aol.com.
• FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES AUXILIARY: 7 p.m., first and third Tuesday, at the American Legion, County Road 218, Middleburg. (904) 449-9716.
• FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES AUXILIARY: 7 p.m. second and fourth Monday of the month, 424 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs. Dennis Reinhart at (904) 449-6576 or email him at Dreinhart1@aol.com.
• AMERICAN SEWING GUILD ORANGE PARK GROUP: 10 a.m., third Thursday of the month at Jo-Ann’s Fabrics, 6001 Argyle Forest Blvd., Jacksonville. Barbara Griffin (904) 278-2644 for details or go online to www.asg.org.
• AMERICAN SEWING GUILD FLEMING ISLAND GROUP: 6:30 p.m., third Tuesday of the month at the Michaels on Fleming Island, 1993 East West Parkway, Orange Park. Judy Kowalewski (904) 298-3407 for details or go online to www.asg.org.
• NARFE CHAPTER 1414: 1 p.m. second Tuesday of the month, Orange Park Library, 2054 Plainfield Ave. National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1414. Socializing begins 30 minutes before meeting. (904) 276-9415 or 264-2369.
• ART GUILD OF ORANGE PARK: 7 p.m., first Tuesday of each month (September through May), 423 McIntosh Ave., Orange Park. Go online to www.artguildoforangepark.com for more details.
• WEIGHT-LOSS COOKING CLUB: 6:45 - 8 p.m. every Tuesday, 3400 Red Oak Circle, Orange Park. Learn how to cook delicious foods and portion control. Kathy Legat at(904) 278-1179.
• HEALTH AND WELLNESS: 6 p.m. every Thursday, St. James AME Church, 535 McIntosh Ave, Orange Park. Health and wellness discussed along with a weight loss challenge. (904) 704-5341.
• FLEMING ISLAND GENEALOGY CLUB: 6:30 p.m. second Monday, Clay County Headquarter Library, 1895 Towne Center Blvd. (904) 278-3722.
• CLAY COUNTY COUPON CLUB: 10 a.m. Third Wednesday, at the Orange Park Library. (904) 284-2937.
• SOUTH EAST VOLKSWAGEN CLUB: 6 p.m. first Saturday, at the Sonic Drive-In, 1711 Wells Road, (904) 272-5244.
• GREEN COVE SPRINGS LIONS CLUB: 6 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, at Rich’s BBQ, 505 N. Orange Ave., Green Cove Springs. (904) 303-2075 for information.
SUPPORT GROUPS
• BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: 7 p.m., second Monday of the month at St. Giles Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 116 Fox Ridge Road, Orange Park. (904) 272-1244.
• OASIS 12 STEP SUPPORT GROUP: 10 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. every other Tuesday, at Evangel Temple Southwest, 5040 County Road 218, Middleburg. (904) 291-1426 for more information.
• TEEN SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT GROUP: 3:30-5 p.m., second and fourth Monday of the month, Island View Baptist Church, 900 Park Ave., Orange Park. Quigley House at (904) 284-0340.
• REFORMERS UNANIMOUS ADDICTIONS: 7 p.m. every Friday, Calvary Baptist Church, 1532 Long Bay Road, Middleburg. Reformers Unanimous is a 10-step program with 90 percent success rate. Nursery provided. Free counseling provided. (904) 282-0407 or go online to www.reformu.com.
• NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 8 p.m. Thursday, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Green Cove Springs.
• AA MEETINGS: 8 p.m. daily, Nana’s House, 610 Ferris St., Green Cove Springs.
• ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP: 10:30 a.m., third Wednesday of each month, Orange Park Library, 2054 Plainfield Ave. Group sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. (904) 282-9444 or 353-5770.
• ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: 5:30 p.m., second Thursday of the month, Life Care Center of Orange Park, 2145 Kingsley Ave. (904 272-2424.
• CAREGIVER/ALZEHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. third Tuesday, Orange Park Senior Center. 264- 5977.
• DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP: 7 p.m. each Tuesday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, U.S. 17, Green Cove Springs. Contact Gina at (904) 529-7737 or Linda at (904) 282-5402.
• DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT GROUP: 7 – 8:30p.m. Wednesdays, Quigley House. (904) 284-0340.
CULTURAL SOCIETIES
• POLISH AMERICAN CULTURE SOCIETY: 2:30-5:30 p.m., fourth Sunday of each month, 5850 Collins Road. Dance to live Band "The Whole Notes." Cost is $6; bring a dish to share. (904) 215-5668.
• NE FLA. TURKISH AMERICAN CULTURAL ASSOCATION: 6 p.m. every Monday, Aron’s Pizza, 250 Park Ave., Orange Park.
• POLISH AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY: 1 p.m., the second Sunday of the month, 5850 Collins Road, Jacksonville.
VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT
• Challenge Enterprises of North Florida Inc. Work at the Adult Day Training Center, Green Cove Springs, or preschool program at Lighthouse Learning Center, Orange Park. (904) 284-9859 or go online to www.challengeenterprises.org and www.shredforgood.org.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
• HOME WORKSHOPS: 1 p.m., the third Thursday of each month, Clay County Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 1717 Blanding Blvd., Middleburg. Workshops focus on recycling, reusing and restoring home items. (904) 282-7590 or go to www.clayhabitat.org.
• LOVE 2 RIDE BIKE NIGHTS: 6-10 p.m., every Thursday at Love 2 Ride, 3275-3 U.S. 17 N., Green Cove Springs; first Thursday benefits Rolling Thunder. Call (904) 284-4321 .
FREE SERVICES
• FREE DOCUMENT SHREDDING: 10 a.m.-noon, second Thursday of each month at Orange Park Enterprises Plaza, 500 Kingsley Ave., or 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday and Thursday at Challenge Enterprises, 3530 Enterprise Way, Green Cove Springs. (904) 284-3575 or go online to www.shredforgood.org and www.challengeenterprises.org.
• QUIGLEY HOUSE: Offers free services for victims of sexual assault and abuse, including counseling, advocacy and information. the confidential 24-hour hotline: (800)-339-5017.
• OLDE FARM FOOD DISTRIBUTION: Free food every Friday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Take County Road 218 west to Carter Spencer Road, then south approximately two miles to the Carter Spencer farm, the former Ham Jam site. 291-3852.
Editor’s note: Submissions to the Community Calendar are needed by the Friday prior to publication and are placed on a space-available basis. Send Calendar items to gwalsh@jcpgroup.com.