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March events
Tuesday, March 3 - Sunday, March 8
Greater Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church (702 1st St. N.W., Jasper) invites the community to join its congregation in its Founders’ celebrations. This year’s theme is “Honoring the Foundation, Celebrating the Faithful,” and the clothing color is black with diamond accessories. The celebration will begin with guest preacher Reverend Ronnie B. Brinson, Jr., who will deliver a special message from 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, through Thursday, March 5. Founders’ Day will then be celebrated on Sunday, March 8, with guest preacher Reverend Warren R. Johnson, Jr., leading the morning’s service, beginning at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, March 4
Join the Florida Guardian ad Litem office for an information session at the Live Oak Public Library (1848 Ohio Ave. S.) from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Friday, March 6
Were you impacted by Hurricane Idalia? Endeavors will be at the Live Oak Public Library (1848 Ohio Ave. S.) from 10 a.m. to noon to help with recovery plans for individuals impacted by presidentially declared disasters.
Friday, March 6
Meet local author, Ashlee Combee, at the Branford Public Library (703 N.W. Suwannee Ave.) and learn how “Bentley Makes It Better!” Kids will get to adopt an adorable stuffed animal at this event, beginning at 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 7
Join Hearthstone Botanical Gardens (3300 134th Pl., Wellborn) at 10 a.m. for a hands-on workshop on how to make your own unique miniature landscape. Materials will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring whatever accessories they wish to incorporate into their designs. A materials fee will apply. Visit hearthstonebotanicalgardensfl.org for more information or to register for the workshop.
Saturday, March 7
The community is invited to celebrate Biggins, the Doggie Dude Ranch’s “miracle baby,” as he turns one year old from noon to 2 p.m. at the Drop Your Reins Equestrian Center (16516 C.R. 136 W., Live Oak). The family-friendly event will include a bounce house, kids' activities and a “kissing booth” with Biggins. Guests can also attend a meet-and-greet adoption event featuring dogs looking for their fur-ever homes. For more information, call 386-243-9331 or visit www.thedoggieduderanch.com.
Saturday, March 7
The 17th Annual Stomp the Swamp for Autism Acceptance and Awareness event will take place at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (157 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville). The event aims to raise funds and awareness to support individuals with autism and their families. Proceeds from the event will help provide child safety materials and information, employment training for young adults, and social learning programs for children and teens with autism and related disabilities. Registration opens at 1:30 p.m., and the event begins at 2:30 p.m. For more information or to register, visit www.card.ufl.edu.
Monday, March 9
The LifeSouth Blood Bus will be at the Live Oak Public Library (1848 Ohio Ave. S.) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All March donors will receive a t-shirt. Platelet and double red cell donors will also receive a $40 e-gift card.
Monday, March 9
Local author L.A. Walker will be holding a book signing from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Branford Public Library (703 N.W. Suwannee Ave.).
Tuesday, March 10
Join Hearthstone Botanical Gardens (3300 134th Pl., Wellborn) at 10 a.m. for a hands-on introductory workshop on adding beehives to your garden. The workshop will be led by Andrew Harbison of Suwannee Farms Inc., the beekeeper who helps care for the garden’s Hearthstone Hives. A fee will apply for the workshop. Visit hearthstonebotanicalgardensfl.org for more information or to register for the workshop.
Thursday, March 12
Enjoy a hands-on workshop at Hearthstone Botanical Gardens (3300 134th Pl., Wellborn) at 10 a.m. to learn how to turn simple wooden discs into antique-inspired coasters using decoupage. Materials will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring whatever accessories they wish to incorporate into their designs. A materials fee will apply. Visit hearthstonebotanicalgardensfl.org for more information or to register for the workshop.
Thursday, March 12
Get ready for the “History of Live Oak Part II,” presented by Suwannee County Historian Eric Musgrove at the Live Oak Public Library (1848 Ohio Ave. S.) at noon. Bring your lunch and be prepared to learn!
Monday, March 16
Craft a spring floral arrangement using old books in this class hosted by the Branford Public Library (703 N.W. Suwannee Ave.), beginning at 5:30 p.m. Attendees will need to bring in silk florals of their choice. Call 386-935-1556 to register.
Saturday, March 21
Hearthstone Botanical Gardens (3300 134th Pl., Wellborn) will host a workshop at 10 a.m. on adding beehives to your garden to produce your own honey. This session will focus on introducing beekeeping using a flow hive system. The flow hive system is a modern approach that makes harvesting honey cleaner, easier and surprisingly fun. A fee will apply for the workshop. Visit hearthstonebotanicalgardensfl.org for more information or to register for the workshop.
Monday, March 23
Share what you’re reading and talk about the latest BookTok trends in the Branford Public Library’s (703 N.W. Suwannee Ave.) “Between the Lines” reading club for busy people. The club will meet at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 28
Learn how to get started with diamond art in this class taught by Marvin Martin at the Branford Public Library (703 N.W. Suwannee Ave.). Be sure to bring your diamond art kit. Call 386-935-1556 to register.
Saturday, March 28
Get messy with Hearthstone Botanical Gardens (3300 134th Pl., Wellborn) at 10 a.m. by working with concrete to make your own unique stepping stones. Materials will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring whatever accessories they wish to incorporate into their designs. A materials fee will apply. Visit hearthstonebotanicalgardensfl.org for more information or to register for the workshop.
Recurring events
Mondays - Thursdays
Mayo Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Third District Community Center (3373 U.S. 27, Mayo). Beginners’ meetings are held on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Open discussion takes place at 10 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. “Big Book Study” takes place on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. For more information, call 386-867-5953.
Tuesdays - Sundays
"You want to drink? That's your business. You want to stop? That's our business." Join Live Oak's Alcoholics Anonymous 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 (911 Nobles Ferry Rd., Live Oak).
Wednesdays and Thursdays
Let TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) help you with your weight management goals. TOPS is a weight-loss support group with two chapters that meet weekly in Live Oak. The Wednesday chapter meets at 9:15 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church (9989 C.R. 136). The Thursday chapter meets at 9 a.m. at First Advent Christian Church (699 Pinewood Dr. S.W.). For more information, call 386-362-5933 for the Wednesday group or 619-980-0959 for the Thursday group.
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