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Community Calendar 4/27/17

Clay Today
Posted 4/26/17

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE: Meets April 27 at 10 a.m. in the Zoning Department Conference Room, 3rd Floor of the Administration Building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. The meeting is open to …

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Community Calendar 4/27/17


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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE: Meets April 27 at 10 a.m. in the Zoning Department Conference Room, 3rd Floor of the Administration Building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. The meeting is open to the public.

BOOK SALE: Friends Library Book Sale, Middleburg Clay Hill Library, 2245 Aster Ave. at County Road 218, April 27 from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. with special shopping hours for Friends Members from 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. Shop April 28-29 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Special hours for Friends Members from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. Shop early for best selection. Saturday, fill a library Book Bag for only $5. For information or to donate books, call (904) 254-7891.

ART SHOW: 29th Annual Clay County Student Art Show, April 28 at 10 a.m. to April 30 at 6 p.m., 1910 Wells Rd. featuring elementary student artwork exhibited in front of Belk and secondary student artwork exhibited in front of JC Penney.

MUSEUM FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST: “All-You-Can- Eat” Pancake Breakfast, April 29, from 8:30-10:30 a.m., Kohler Park on Clark Avenue in Penney Farms. A donation of $10 for adults and $5 for youngsters (10 and under) to raise money for the planned Penney Farms museum. Sponsored by the J.C. Penney Memorial Scenic Highway Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit.

FAMILY FUN DAY: to benefit veterans’ programs at VFW Chapter No. 8255, Middleburg, April 29 from noon-6 p.m. Annual BBQ Cook off and Family Fun Day, 2296 Aster Ave. Free bounce houses, kids’ games, live music.

PLANT SALE: April 29 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Garden of Green Cove Springs holds its 10th Annual Plant Sale at Sacred Heart Church, 207 S. Palmetto Ave., Green Cove Springs, adjacent to the library on State Road 16. Will also include garage sale items (excluding clothing.) Info at Gardenclubofgreencovesprings.org

MEMBERSHIP DINE & DANCE: Blues and BBQ Membership for Lake Region Kiwanis Club, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Keystone United Methodist Church, 4004 State Road 21, featuring great food and music by the band Bubba Can’t Dance. More info, contact Darby Ann at Darbyannroberts@yahoo.com.

FREE CONCERT: First Coast Wind Symphony performs April 30 at 7 p.m., Barrows Hall, Penney Retirement Community in Penney Farms as part of the 2017 Commemorative Concert Series. The concert and parking are free.

A MATTER OF BALANCE: Do you have concerns about falling? The “A Matter Of Balance” class is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.

This free workshop for those 60 years and older will be held at Orange Park Senior Center from May 1-May 26 from 1-3 p.m. for 4 weeks. Register at Northeast Florida AHEC (904) 482-0189, extension 111.

FUNDRAISER: May 2 from 3-7 p.m., Tropical Smoothie Café at 1782 Blanding Blvd. just north of Middleburg will host a fundraiser the Middleburg-based Black Creek Lions Club. Ten percent of all sales during those hours will go to the club to help children in Middleburg attend summer camp. Info, call (904) 553-9947.

FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE: Meets May 2 at 3 p.m. and May 16 at 3 p.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: Meets May 2 at 7 p.m., in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, fourth floor, Administration Building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. The meeting is open to the public.

FREE CONCERT: Ernie & Debi Evans, radio hosts and musicians, will be performing at the Fleming Island Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd., May 3 at 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Concert promotes bluegrass and acoustic music and is open to all ages. No tickets required.

SPECIAL MAGISTRATE: The Clay County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing will be May 4, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners’ meeting room, 4th floor, Administration Building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. Open to the public.

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE: Meets May 4, May 11, May 18 and May 25 at 10 a.m. in the Zoning Department Conference Room, 3rd Floor of the Administration Building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. The meeting is open to the public.

BUTTERFLY GARDEN: Join the Garden Club of Fleming Island as its members help children 10 and under release more than 300 butterflies during its Annual Butterfly Garden Celebration, May 6, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Fleming Island Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd.

BOOK CLUB: May 6 from 10 a.m.-noon discussing “Not Carved in Stone” by Craig Shier. Trouble descends on a quiet medieval village when a new abbey church collapses during construction and two men die. All are welcome. Fleming Island Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd. (904) 278-3722.

BOOK SALE: May 6 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., sponsored by the Friends of the Green Cove Springs Library, will be held under tents on the front lawn of the Library at 403 Ferris St./State Road 16. A wide variety of books will be available plus a few gift baskets. Proceeds go to fund library projects, including refurbishing the Children’s Room and the summer reading programs. Info, (904) 284-6315.

BOOK SALE: May 18-20, to benefit the programs at Orange Park Public Library, 2054 Plainfield, rooms A & B. May 18, noon to 7 p.m.; May 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; May 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Select from thousands of gently used best sellers at low prices, as well romance books, children's and young adult, cookbooks, gardening, health & wellness, sports, history, art, and photography.

SHOWCASE: to benefit BASCA, May 19 with 6 p.m. appetizers, 7 p.m. program, Club Continental, 2143 Astor St., Orange Park. Space is limited, tickets are $25 each with special guest WJXT TV-4 News Anchor Mary Baer.

ARMED FORCES DAY: May 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Military Museum of North Florida,1 Bunker Ave., Green Cove Springs. Including a car show, military vehicle show, military flea market, parachutists, classic plane fly in and more. Free admission.

LANDSCAPING CLASS: May 22 from 6-8 p.m., Clay County Extension office, 2463 State Rd. 16, Green Cove Springs. Learn how to plant the “Right Plant/Right Place” in your landscape. Visit clayextension.eventbrite.com for more details.

HANDBELL CONCERT: May 22 from 6:30-7:30 p.m., Orange Park United Methodist Church Handbell Choir “Spring Concert,” Fleming Island Public Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd. All Ages are welcome. No tickets required.

FIRST COAST CARD CLUB: May 24 at 1:30 p.m., Fleming Island Public Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd. We meet more interested card players in our community each month. Please call Lea at (904) 829-0643 for more information and verification.

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE: The public is invited to attend the Town of Orange Park’s annual Memorial Day Service, May 29 at 11 a.m., Magnolia Cemetery, 1040 Kingsley Ave. Info, (904) 264-3411.

FREE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: First Presbyterian & St. Mary’s Episcopal Churches invite all 4 year olds through completed 6th graders to join us for “HERO CENTRAL” VBS. June 12-16 from 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. VBS will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 300 Gum St., Green Cove Springs. Come join the fun with crafts, music, bible story, recreation, science, etc. Register at: 2017.cokesburyvbs.com/firstpresgcsfl. If you have any question, please call (904) 284-9261.