DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE: Meets Oct. 20 and Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. in the Zoning Department Conference Room, 3rd Floor of the administration building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. Open to the public.

OCTOBER QUARTERLY MEETING: of the J.C. Penney Memorial Scenic Highway, Thursday, Oct. 20 in the Commons Building at Penney Retirement Community, at 7:00pm. Topics to be addressed at this meeting will include the 2017 work plan of projects and activities along the scenic highway and the upcoming Penney Farms 5K Run, a fund raiser to help fund these new ideas. Of special interest will be a presentation about the proposed new Pickle Ball Court considered by the Town. For additional information, call 904-529-9078.

TEEN COURT: Meets Oct. 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Clay County Historical Courthouse, 915 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs. Teens can earn volunteer community service hours. Read our dress code requirements online at clayclerk.com, or call Debbie Mueller at (904) 278-3602 for more info.

SENIOR HEALTH FAIR: Oct. 20 from 1-4 p.m., Penney Retirement Community, Penney Farms, vendors include home health care companies, hospice resources, Elder Source, wound care, oncology specialist, hearing testing, flu shots, plus two guest speakers. Info, (904) 284-8579.

LADIES LIVE LAUGH LEARN LUNCH: Fundraiser to benefit philanthropic programs of Fleming Island Rotary Club. Oct. 22 from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m., Sullivan Hall, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 7190 U.S. Highway 17, Fleming Island. Choose three of six different classes ranging from Women’s Safety & Awareness to Furniture Refurbishing. $35, register at www.rotaryclubfi.org.

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Meets Oct. 26 at 3:30 p.m., Clay County Library Administration Office, Fleming Island Branch Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd. The meeting is open to the public.

BARBECUE: The Clay County Senior Adult Advocacy Council is hosting its annual BBQ to support various programs for Clay County senior citizens, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Orange Park Town Hall Park. Tickets are available at The Shepherd’s Center for $8. Info, (904) 269-5315.

FREEDOM WALK/RUN: 2nd Annual 5K to benefit the programs of Soldiers Freedom Outdoors and its PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury programs for military veterans, $25 entry fee, Oct. 29 at 9 a.m., Camp Freedom, 4342 8th Ave., Melrose. Donations go directly to outdoor healing programs for vets. Info, (800) 875-0309.

PENNEY FARMS HISTORIC 5K RUN: 3rd Annual 5K, Oct. 29 at 8:30 a.m. to benefit the J. C. Penney Memorial Scenic Highway, Corridor Management Committee. Includes 1-mile Fun Run. Register at 1stplacesports.com/calendar. Brochures are also available at Town Hall or by calling (904) 529-9078.

“SPRINGS AND STARS:” Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park, State Road 21, Oct. 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. Guests must arrive before 7 p.m., which is when the park front gate closes. Event organizers will provide telescopes, stargazing expertise, hands-on activities and real-life astronomers. Sponsored by the Astronomy Department at the University of Florida, astro.ufl.edu/outreach/Park_Stargazing.

FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE: Meets Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. and Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. in the BCC Meeting Room, Fourth Floor, Administration Building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove

Springs. The meeting is open to the public.

PLANNING COMMISSION: Nov. 1 at 7 p.m., Board of County Commissioners meeting room, Fourth Floor, Administration Building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. Open to the public.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Nov. 2 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Col. Matt Johnson, commanding officer of Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, presents a discussion on how Camp Blanding impacts the region’s economy, for the 4th quarter luncheon of the Clay County Economic Development Corp. Info, ChooseClay.com to register, or Laura Pavlus, (904) 375-9394.

CODE ENFORCEMENT: The Clay County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing, Nov. 3 beginning at 9:30 a.m., Board of County Commissioners’ meeting room, 4th Floor, Administration Building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. Open to the public.

GOLF TOURNAMENT: Marine Corps League veterans host this tourney Nov. 4, Eagle Harbor Golf Course, Captain’s Scramble at 1 p.m. to benefit Marines and families in distress, monthly Veterans Home visits, High School Leadership Awards, Marine Corps Scholarships and other Veteran programs. Donation $300 per team or individual play for $100 (includes greens fees, cart rental, dinner, prizes, and refreshments). Info, Scott Westervelt, westervelts@hotmail.com or (904)349-6606.

J.P. HALL CHILDREN’S CHARITIES: 35th Annual Dinner & Auction, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m., Thrasher-Horne Conference Center, 283 College Dr., Orange Park. 7:30 p.m. live auction to provide college scholarships to Clay County youth. $35 per person, $600 per table, $1,500 per event sponsor. Info, (904) 657-9236.

FOOD PANTRY GALA: “For I was hungry and you gave me food” Gala to benefit the Food Pantry of Green Cove Springs, Nov. 4, Sullivan Center, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, U.S. 17, Fleming Island. Sponsorships available. Wynema Lovell, (904) 284-5789.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION: Nov. 5 from 9 a.m.-noon, Centerpoint Baptist Church, 1650 Blanding Blvd. No income qualification or screening, first come, first served. Sponsored by Farm Share Inc. and Sen. Rob Bradley and Rep. Travis Cummings. Info, (904) 278-5761.

SEIZURE SMART TALK 5K RUN/WALK: To benefit the local programs of the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Nov. 5 with 7 a.m. registration and 8 a.m. walk, Lake Asbury Jr High and Elementary Schools. Register at www.efof.org/events/5k before Oct. 20 is $20 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under. After Oct. 20, goes to $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. Kerrie Pruitt, seizuresmarttalk@gmail.com or (904) 731-3752.

LOVE AND REMEMBRANCE MEMORIAL: Nov. 6 at 3 p.m., Haven Hospice Custead Care Center, 745 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring pictures and mementos of loved ones to place on our Table of Memories. Info, call the Healing Hearts program at 1.844.LIGHTEN.

GROVE PARK OAK HOLLOW CIVIC ASSOCIATION: The public is invited hear guest speak Diane Hutchings, chair of the Board of County Commissioners, Nov. 10 from 7-8:30 p.m., Orange Park Public Library, 2054 Plainfield Ave. Association is a nonprofit grassroots organization founded in 1982 to provide a voice for Grove Park and encourage community improvement.

VETERANS DAY: The Historical Society of Orange and the Town of Orange Park invited residents to attend the Veterans Day ceremony, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., at the Veterans Memorial at the entrance to Magnolia Cemetery, 1040 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park.

CORKS & FORKS: Benefit St. Vincent’s Healthcare Foundation, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m., Club Continental, 2143 Astor St., Orange Park. Celebrate with a masquerade party and fine wine and foods. Info, (904) 308-7338.

SMOKING CESSATION CLASS: Free tools to quit smoking class, Orange Park Medical Center, Classroom 7, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m.– noon. Free patches, lozenges and gum. Free quit plan, workbook, water bottle, stress ball and more. Call to register and learn about more classes at Northeast Florida AHEC (904) 482-0189.

FREE CONCERT: Allow saxophonist Melvin Smith to take you on a "musical journey" of jazz, pop, funk and gospel, Fleming Island Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd., Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Free. No ticket required.

JEWELS AND JEANS ANNUAL SPECTACULAR: Clay County Chamber of Commerce presents its fifth annual ‘Chic-Country’ style event, presented by Orange Park Medical Center, Nov. 17, 2016 from 6- 9 p.m. at the Keeler Property, a country estate with an upscale charm and is located at 17255 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville

GOLF TOURNAMENT: Benefits the Florida Youth Challenge Academy Foundation Inc., Nov. 21, St. Johns Golf & Country Club, 205 St. Johns Golf Dr., St. Augustine. Four person “Captain’s Choice,” $80 per player, includes range balls, golf cart, continental breakfast, lunch, prizes and more. Gold Level sponsors, $1000 and Silver Level sponsors are $500. Danny Brabham, (904) 571-0560 or Sheila Booth, (904) 859-7123.