Community Calendar

Saturday, May 9

Corner Market, a small-town market, will hold its official grand opening! The market will begin meeting every second and fourth Saturday of each month. Shop for home-baked goods, uniquely handcrafted items, farm fresh eggs, locally grown produce, free books for children and so much more. The market will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Millennium Park (130 Howard St. W., Live Oak) and will feature over 35 vendors.

Saturday, May 9

The American Legion Harry C. Gray II Memorial Post 107 (10726 142nd St., McAlpin) will be hosting a turkey shoot beginning at 12:30 p.m. Get eight rounds of fun and excitement for only $25 per shooter. Only .12 gauge will be allowed. All ammunition will be provided by Post 107. The contestant closest to the center of the target will win the prize for that round. Prizes range from chicken, beef, pork, ham, turkey or even cash. A minimum of eight shooters is required to hold the event. For more information,
call 386-362-5987.

Thursday, May 14

Discover the delicious (and surprisingly healing) plants growing right under your feet with “Edible Weeds: Culinary and Medicinal Benefits” at Hearthstone Botanical Gardens (3300 134th Pl., Wellborn). From backyard “nuisances” to stoop-friendly superstars, this workshop will explore easy-to-grow weeds you can cook with, brew into teas or use for everyday wellness. The workshop will begin at 10 a.m. A materials fee will apply. Call 386-438-3102 to reserve a spot.

Thursday, May 15

The Live Oak Public Library (1848 Ohio Ave. S.) will present its “Wellness Made Easy” Community Health Fair. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., attendees will be able to visit the University of Florida Mammography Bus, learn about healthy eating habits, engage in physical activity, and speak with health professionals. Preregistration and applications for the Mammography Bus are available at the library. For more information, call 386-362-2317.

Thursday, May 14

Farm Share, a free drive through food distribution event, will take place at six locations in Suwannee County. All distributions will begin at 11 a.m. and continue until all supplies run out. Line up may begin one hour prior to the start of distribution. Participants are limited to two families per vehicle. No ID is required to participate. Distribution locations include: Suwannee County Coliseum (1310 11th St. S.W., Live Oak), Wellborn Community Association (1340 8th Ave., Wellborn), Friendship Baptist Church (14364 140th St., Live Oak), McAlpin Community Center (9981 170th Ter., McAlpin), First Baptist Church of Dowling Park (11274 235th Ln., Dowling Park) and O’Brien Baptist Church (9544 E. C.R. 349, O’Brien).

Friday, May 15

Calling all senior citizens, Hamilton County 4-H invites you to join their Timeless Treasures event! The event will feature trivia, music, bingo and prizes. Booths with agencies and organizations that serve seniors will also be available. Guests will receive a gift from 4-H youth. Lunch of barbecue chicken with the trimmings will be provided by the Hamilton County High School culinary arts program. Decade-themed activities will begin at 9:30 a.m., and the event will last until noon. Registration is not required, but is helpful for planning. Call 386-792-1276 to register. The event will be held at the Jasper Senior Center (1509 Martin Luther King Dr. S.W., Jasper).

Saturday, May 16

Chick-fil-A of Live Oak (1801 Ohio Ave. N.) will be hosting Bingo Night from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 17

Hoggtowne Bronze, a community handbell choir from Gainesville consisting of more than 20 members, will perform “Bells on Broadway!” at First Methodist Church of Live Oak (311 Ohio Ave. S.), beginning at 4 p.m. This concert will present an entertaining mix of past and present Broadway favorites. Admission is free.

Friday, May 22

Join Chick-fil-A of Live Oak (1801 Ohio Ave. N.) from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for Dogs in the Drive-Thru. The first 75 pups to come through will receive a dog treat.

Saturday, May 23

The American Legion Harry C. Gray II Memorial Post 107 (10726 142nd St., McAlpin) will be hosting a turkey shoot beginning at 12:30 p.m. Get eight rounds of fun and excitement for only $25 per shooter. Only .12 gauge will be allowed. All ammunition will be provided by Post 107. The contestant closest to the center of the target will win the prize for that round. Prizes range from chicken, beef, pork, ham, turkey or even cash. A minimum of eight shooters is required to hold the event. For more information,
call 386-362-5987.

Saturday, May 30

Chick-fil-A of Live Oak (1801 Ohio Ave. N.) will be hosting Bingo Night from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, June 2

Get ready to knot, loop, twist and laugh your way through a creative morning at Hearthstone Botanical Gardens (3300 134th Pl., Wellborn) with this macrame plant hanger workshop. The workshop will begin at 10 a.m. A materials fee will apply. Call 386-438-3102 to reserve a spot.

Monday, June 29 - Friday, July 3

The Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch (1813 Cecil Webb Pl., Live Oak) will be hosting its annual summer Cowboy Camp. This equestrian camp provides youth with an opportunity to learn how to work with and ride horses. Campers will also take part in arts and crafts, woodworking, swimming and hiking. Lunch and snacks will be provided. The cost is $200 per camper or $175 for siblings. Only 16 spaces are available for children ages 8 to 16. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 1. For more information, call 386-842-5555.

Monday, July 20

Beginning at 5:30 p.m., Jennifer Raulerson, B.S.N., R.N., C.D.P., Board Certified Master Mental Health Coach, will present “Mourning to Morning: The Rise Back to Purpose During Grief” at the Live Oak Public Library (1848 Ohio Ave. S.). This program will be a safe, supportive 90-minute session to better understand grief and learn practical ways to navigate it. The session is open to anyone experiencing loss, and will include gentle teaching and optional reflection. No sharing is required.