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Tuesdays - Sundays
“You want to drink? That’s your business. You want to stop? That’s our business.” Join Live Oak’s Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) group to discover a new way of life. Regular Live Oak AA meetings are held each week at 7 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays. Men only meetings are held each Sunday at 8 a.m., and are followed by women only meetings at 4 p.m. The group also holds Al-Anon and AlaTeen meetings every Sunday at 2 p.m., which are open to friends and family of all ages. Each session will be held in the building next to the Suwannee County Health Department at 911 Nobles Ferry Rd., in Live Oak.
Wednesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 25
Let TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) help you with your weight management goals. TOPS is a weight-loss support group that meets weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays. TOPS will meet on Wednesday, April 24, at 9:15 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, located at 9989 CR 136, in Live Oak. The group then meets on Thursday, April 25, at 9 a.m. at First Advent Christian Church, located at 699 Pinewood Dr. SW, in Live Oak. For more information, call (386) 362-5933 or (386) 362-5995.
Thursday, April 25
Chickens don't just produce delicious farm-fresh eggs for your family, they are also entertaining and fun to raise! Join Erin Jones from the UF/IFAS Suwannee Extension from noon to 1 p.m. for a Lunch 'n' Learn series all about how to get started raising backyard chickens. The event will be held at the Live Oak Public Library, located at 1848 Ohio Ave. S.
Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26
The Lafayette County Public Library will be hosting an eco printing on fabrics class, presented by PN Designs. This two-day class will begin at 5 p.m. each night. Be sure to bring your own cotton or polyester fabrics to work with. Call (386) 294-1021 or visit the library at 120 NE Crawford St., in Mayo, to sign up.
Friday, April 26
The 2024 Bulldog Golf Tournament is slated to tee off at 12:30 p.m. with a shotgun start at the Suwannee Country Club, located at 7932 US 90, in Live Oak. Proceeds raised from the tournament will benefit the Abercrombie-Edwards Athletic Scholarship and the Bulldogs' football program. In addition to the tournament, there will be auctions, raffles and a live performance by The River Rats. To register a team or sponsor a hole, contact Hunter Abercrombie at (386) 590-0434 or Kyler Hall at (850) 274-2961.
Friday, April 26
Join the Jennings Public Library for a fun movie and some free popcorn every Friday afternoon in the meeting room! The movie will begin at 4 p.m. Call (386) 938-1143 or visit the library, located at 1322 Plum St., in Jennings, for more information.
Saturday, April 27
Suwannee Festivals is proud to present the first annual Wildflower Festival. Visit Heritage Park and Gardens for an array of musical entertainment, craft and antique vendors, an art show, kids crafts, games, food and even alpacas. The Wildflower Festival will be held between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Heritage Park and Gardens, located at 1004 Helvenston St. SE, in Live Oak. For more information or to learn how to become a vendor, call (386) 364-3479.
Saturday, April 27
Learn tips and tricks about diamond art painting with the Branford Public Library's free class, taught by Marvin Martin. Please bring your own diamond art kit to the class. Call (386) 935-1556 to register. The class will begin at 11 a.m. at the Branford Public Library, located at 703 NW Suwannee Ave.
Saturday, April 27
Lebanon Baptist Church, located at 6114 280th St., in Branford, will be hosting a Gospel Jam Session beginning at 5 p.m. The jam session is free for the public to attend. Additionally, any musicians who are interested in performing during the jam session are encouraged to contact Lebanon Baptist Church at (386) 935-2440 or email lebanonbc@windstream.net. Only Christian music is allowed. Accompaniment music can be played on the church's piano, live instruments, CDs, electronic devices or flash drives.
Monday, April 29
Join the Live Oak Public Library for an unforgettable evening of excitement, camaraderie and the thrill of the win at Bingo! This free event will offer plenty of fun and delicious food for all who wish to attend. Bingo Games Night will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Live Oak Public Library, located at 1848 Ohio Ave. S. Call (386) 362-2317 for more information.
Saturday, May 4
Enjoy an assortment of weaving, painting, wood working, soap making, photography and other handmade items from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the I Heart Art event held in the Craft Square of the Stephen Foster Culture Center State Park. Park admission is $5 per vehicle. The Stephen Foster Culture Center State Park is located at 11016 Lillian Saunders Dr., in White Springs.
Saturday, May 4
Join the McAlpin Community Club from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a free “Meet the Candidates Rally.” A chicken and rice dinner will also be available for purchase. Plates will cost $10. The McAlpin Community Club is located at 9981 170th Ter.