Published: November 02, 2009 08:50 am      

Calendar of Events

Pink Ladies Needed!

Are you looking for a place to share your talents? Do you enjoy meaningful conversation with a good friend? How ‘bout a good book?

Then We Want You!! Suwannee Health Care and Rehab Center is looking for volunteers to start a Ladies Auxiliary.

Call Lynn Brannon, Activities Director at 386-362-7860 or 386-590-2961.



Talent Search

Do you sing or play and instrument? Do you act or dance? Do you like to read or spend time with a friend in wonderful conversation?

WE WANT YOU! Suwannee Health Care & Rehab Center is looking for your talent for our residents. Dinner for two - $45; One night at the Beach - $125; One hour volunteering to make memories that last forever - PRICELESS!

Call: Lynn Brannon, Activities Director 386-362-7860 or 386-590-2961.



Head Start/Early Head Start early enrollment

Suwannee Valley 4Cs Head Start/Early Head Start is accepting applications for children from birth to age 5. Head Start/Early Head Start is a FREE comprehensive early childhood education program that includes health, dental, nutrition and VPK services to eligible children/families.

Centers are located in Suwannee, Hamilton, Lafayette and Columbia counties. Parents bring proof of income and child’s age to register.

For more information call 386-754-2222.



Customers needed!

Dairy Queen of Live Oak will host Dairy Queen Benefit Night the second Tuesday of every month from 6-8 p.m. to help buy books for Suwannee Middle School.



Donations needed!

Suwannee County Environmental Watchdogs, a non-profit organization, seeks donations for yard sale merchandise. Info: Sandy, 386-364-8020.



Register now!

Descendants of Calhoun family plan reunion in 2009

Descendants of the late Sarah Calhoun, Eva Calhoun and Thomas Calhoun are invited to a family reunion to be held in 2009. Info: misstheresamartin@yahoo.com or predop@aol.com.



Coffee with your councilman

City Councilman for District 4 Mark Stewart invites his constituents to “Coffee with your Councilman” at JAVA JAX located in the Publix shopping center.

Come and meet with him on the second Tuesday of each month from 7 a.m. till 8:30 a.m. This will be a time to get to know each other and discuss current issues and citizen concerns.



CJBAT tests

Monday – Thursday

Monday – Thursday at 5 p.m. (by appointment): CJBAT (Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test) at NFCC Testing Center (Bldg. #16), Madison. CJBAT is required for acceptance into Corrections & Law Enforcement programs. Photo ID required. Pre-registration & scheduling time and date are required. To register please call 850-973-9451.



College Placement Tests

Monday – Thursday

Monday – Thursday at 5 p.m. (by appointment): College Placement Test (CPT), NFCC Testing Center (Bldg. #16), 5 p.m., Madison. Register in NFCC Student Services 24 hours before test. For information please call 850-973-9451.



TABE tests

Monday – Thursday

Monday – Thursday at 5 p.m. (by appointment): TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) at NFCC Testing Center (Bldg. #16), Madison. TABE is required for acceptance into vocational/technical programs. Photo ID required. Pre-registration & scheduling time & date are required. To register please call 850-973-9451.



Sheriff, commissioner at Whistle Stop

The Wellborn Neighborhood Watch would like to welcome our members, friends and neighbors of our community of Wellborn to “Meet and Greet” your sheriff, Tony Cameron, and our county commissioner, Billy Maxwell, at the Whistle Stop Café and Deli for free coffee and sweets.

This will give us all a personal and face-to-face meeting with those who have such a great bearing on the running of our community. They will answer any question that you have pertaining to each of their jobs and we hope to have a good turn out from our community.

This will be held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the “Whistle Stop Café in the middle of our town of Wellborn.

Please try to come and bring a friend or two or three!

Remember, folks, this is free to all our community!



Greater Visions Support Group

Addiction Support Group: Greater Visions faith-based addictions support group meets at the Grace Manor Restaurant. Meetings are held on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. This group provides spiritual and emotional support in a non-judgmental setting. Come experience the freedom from addictions that is found in Christ.

Greater Visions is an outreach of Christ Central-Live Oak. For more information contact 208-1345.



Seasonal flu vaccine available at health dept.

Seasonal influenza vaccine for adults is available at the Suwannee County Health Department. This vaccine is recommended in addition to any H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine that may become available later this fall.

The seasonal influenza vaccine will be given by appointment. Call 386-362-2708 for an appointment at the Live Oak clinic or 386-935-1133 for an appointment at the Branford clinic. Seasonal influenza vaccine for children age 6 months -18 years is expected from the Vaccine for Children’s (VFC) program soon and will be announced in the Suwannee Democrat. There is no charge for the VFC seasonal flu vaccine. Adult seasonal flu vaccine will be $30 and is covered by Medicare.



Suwannee County Republican Executive Committee to meet

The Suwannee County Republican Executive Committee meets in the council chambers of Live Oak City Hall at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month. If the first Thursday is the first day of the month, the meeting will be held on the following Thursday.

Each meeting has a guest speaker or current issues will be discussed. All are welcome to attend. For more information call Chairman Carl Meece at 386-776-1444.

Paul Watson, candidate for the District 11 seat in the Florida House of Representatives, will be the guest speaker on Nov.5.



Branford TOPS meeting changes locations

We now meet every Tuesday at L & M Scrapbooking located at 105 SW Suwannee Ave. in Branford.

Weigh-in begins at 4:30 p.m. Meeting starts at 5.

For more information please contact Donna Hardin at 386-590-2333.

"Take Off Pounds Sensibly."



Seasonal flu vaccines available to eligible veterans

Through Jan. 29

In an effort to reduce the impact of the seasonal flu and connected illness, enrolled/eligible veterans may obtain a seasonal flu vaccination through Jan. 29 at the Lake City VA Medical Center.

This is an especially challenging influenza season this year. Many people suffer severe consequences from the flu. It is very important for every veteran to get his or her flu shot. The flu shot is the only measure of protection from the influenza virus.



March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction

Nov. 3

“Signature Chefs Auction” to benefit MOD

The March of Dimes, Rountree Moore Toyota, and First Federal Bank of Florida are presenting “Signature Chefs Auction” at 5:30 p.m., November 3, at the Rountree Moore Toyota showroom, Lake City. There will be a Festival of Trees and Wreaths, live and silent auctions, and live entertainment by “Harry, Sally, and Billy.” The highlight will be a selection of specialty foods presented by Chef Robert of Winn-Dixie and area restaurants, along with complimentary wine tasting. For more information call Maureen Lloyd 386-752-4885. In Lake City tickets will be sold at Rountree Moore Toyota, First Federal Bank (90W & Turner Rd.), Ward’s Jewelers and First Street Music. In Live Oak tickets will be for sale at the Suwannee Democrat, and in Jasper at the Jasper News. Put this event on your calendar and support March of Dimes as we work together to give every baby a healthy start!!



John Rice exhibit set for Lake City

Oct.8 - Nov. 6

Live Oak artist John Rice will have a retrospective exhibit of his work at the Levy Performing Arts Center in Lake City from Oct. 8 to Nov. 6. A reception honoring the Live Oak artist will take place at the Levy center on October 8 at 7 p.m. The event is sponsored by Art Matters and the public is invited to attend. For information call Joan Fetchen at 386-697-4622.



Troop 225 bake sale

Nov. 7

Girl Scout Troop 225 is holding a bake sale in the Branford Pet Store parking lot on US 27 Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.



McAlpin Community Club to hear about

Suwannee Valley Electric rate changes

Nov. 9

The McAlpin Community Club meeting on Nov. 9 will begin at 7 p.m. with a potluck supper. Please bring a covered dish to share.

John Martz, of Suwannee Valley Electric Co-op, will be our speaker. In view of the recent announcement of rate changes, you won't want to miss this meeting.

Everyone is welcome to attend. The Club is located at 9981 170th Terr. in McAlpin, directly across from the Post Office. Membership fees are $5 per family per year. For information, call Donna Wade at 963-3516 or Shirley Jones at 963-5357.



Forget-Me-Not campaign underway

Disabled American Veterans Chapter #126, 226 Parshley St. SW, Live Oak will be at the following locations from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. on the dates indicated: Publix and Winn Dixie through Nov. 7 and Wal-Mart on Nov. 6-7.

The DAV Forget-Me-Not contributions help local disabled veterans.

They didn't forget their duty. Please don't forget them.



Golf Scramble Benefit

for Suwannee County School's Students in Transition

Hosted by Employees of Suwannee CI

Friday, November 13, 2009

The Country Club of Lake City (formerly Southern Oaks)

386/752-2266

Registration - 7:00 am

Tee Off - 8:00 am

Entrants call Major Dennis Crawford at 386/963-6136 (work)

or 386/867-0674 (cell)

Limited to first 30 teams entered

Deadline for entry -

November 5, 2009

Format - 4 Person Scramble

Prizes: 1st and 2nd Place

Closest to the Pin & Straightest Drive

Entry fee - $60/person

"A person never stands so tall, as when they stoop to help a child"

HOLE SPONSORS appreciated at $50 per hole

A sign with your name or business on it, will be placed on the course

Call Lisa Garrison 386/647-4623 or Debra Ross 386/647-4628

"Help us help our Homeless Students"



Suwannee High Class of 1980

The Suwannee High Class of 1980 is planning their 30 year class reunion. If you were a member, had a child, sibling or relative as part of the graduating class, please email your name (maiden and married), address, phone number and email address to shsclass1980@yahoo.com. Or call 386-362-6309 to leave a message.

We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at the reunion.