COFFEE TALK: The Clay County Democratic Executive Committee hosts Coffee Talk, a new weekly event beginning Dec. 1 from 10 a.m.-noon, 868 Blanding Blvd., Suite 124, as a place where like-minded progressives can have stimulating conversation.

TEEN COURT: Meets Dec. 1 and Dec. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Clay County Historical Courthouse, 915 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs. Great opportunity for teens to earn volunteer and community service hours. Visit website for dress code requirements, www.clayclerk.com, or call Debbie Mueller at (904) 278-3602 for more info.

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: Dec. 1 at 7 p.m., Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, fourth floor, Administration Building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. The meeting is open to the public.

SHAPING CLAY: Dec. 2 at 8:30 a.m., St. Vincent’s Medical Center Clay County, off Branan Field Road. Network with nonprofit organizations and discuss needs in the community.

CANE GRINDING: The Clay County Historical Society invites the public to this 2016 Holiday Festivity, Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. Hendry’s Cane Grinding, 577 Branscomb Rd in Lake Asbury. Bring a covered dish and enjoy an Ole’ Fashion Day in Clay featuring Bluegrass music and interactive old-time activities for mature folk and young alike.

ADVENT CONCERT: The Robert E. Webber Institute of Worship Studies hosts an Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 4 at Grace Anglican Church on Fleming Island. There will be an offering taken during the service to benefit Waste Not, Want Not, a food rescue mission serving to fight hunger in Northeast Florida.

FREE CONCERT: The Orange Park United Methodist Church Handbell Choir will be “Ringing in the Holidays” Dec. 5 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Fleming Island Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd. Concert is free and open to all ages.

FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE: Meets Dec. 6 at 10 a.m., BCC Meeting Room, Fourth Floor, Administration Building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. The meeting is open to the public.

PLANNING COMMISSION: Meets Dec. 6 at 7 p.m., Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, fourth floor, Administration Building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. Open to the public.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE: Orange Park Woman’s Club invites you to do your holiday shopping with them, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 130 Kingsley Ave. featuring handcrafted unique gift items made by volunteers with Rethreaded, a nonprofit that fights human trafficking.

MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA: Christmas Dinner, Dec. 7, at NAS Jacksonville Officers Club. Social Hour at 3 p.m. The Fleming Island High School NJROTC Color Guard/Drill Team presents colors at 4:15 p.m. with dinner at 4:45 p.m. Please bring a new toy (unwrapped) per person attending the dinner to give to Toys for Tots. $20 per chapter member plus one guest; each additional guest is $30 per person. RSVP, Dick Chadwell, (904) 264-5589 by Dec. 1. MOAA membership is open to all officers active or retired from all military branches.

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE: Meets Dec. 8, Dec. 15, Dec. 22 and Dec. 29 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.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Dec. 10 from noon-5 p.m., Clay County Democratic Executive Committee, 868 Blanding Blvd., Suite 124, honoring volunteers who worked on 2016 campaign. All DEC members, volunteers and County Democrats are invited to stop by for some cheer of the season and good conversation.

COMMEMORATIVE CONCERT: An evening of organ music will be presented by organist Olin Jones, Dec. 11 at 7 pm. Free and open to the public. Penney Memorial Church, 4465 Poling Blvd., Penney Farms.

REORGANIZATION MEETING: Dec. 12 at 4 p.m., Clay County Democratic Executive Committee, 868 Blanding Blvd., Suite 124. Will elect officers for the next two years: Chair, Co-Chair, Sec-Treas, State Committeeman and State Committeewoman. Following the meeting, a regular DEC meeting will be held to elect new DEC members to conclude the Reorganization.

BINGO NIGHT: to benefit the programs of disability Challenge Enterprises, Dec. 13, with 5:30 p.m. registration, 6-7 p.m. buffet and bingo at 7. Talons Restaurant, 2217 Eagle Harbor Pkwy, Fleming Island. $25.

REAL SOLUTIONS WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: 8-week program offered by UF/IFAS Extension Clay County meets weekly for an hour in a casual group setting. Register by Dec. 15 and get $20 off the $120 fee. Classes are held every week Jan. 5 to Feb. 24, 2017 from 10-11 a.m. Register at: http://tinyurl.com/ClayEvents or call (904) 284-6355 for more info.

A TASTE OF GREEN COVE: Dec. 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., presented by the VIA at the Woman’s Club, 17 Palmetto Ave., featuring local restaurants and vocalist Craig Seaton presenting Christmas music. $20, benefits Clay High Scholarship Fund. (904) 284-3403.

MASTER GARDENER: Clay County Master Gardener, Cotton Morlock, presents pruning tips to get ready for spring along with selecting and caring for your garden tools Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m., Fleming Island Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd. Workshop sponsored by Garden Club of Fleming Island. Free and open to the public. No registration required.