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July 31
Night and Day exhibit at Jefferson Arts Gallery 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Saturday, or by appointment. The works of artist Stephen Bennett will be on view through the month. His work in landscapes is sharply contrasted by his work in abstract art. Visit the art gallery gift shop, and become a member and supporter of Jefferson Arts Gallery. Call 997-3311 for more information.

July 31
Hors D’oeuvres for the Brain and Soul will be held at the Monticello Opera House 6 p.m. Saturday. A Doctor’s Heart, Inc and the Monticello Rotary Club will present this 6th Annual Literary/Musical fundraiser. A cash bar will be provided and an opportunity to sample a wide variety of rich and delectable concoctions. For reservation or more information, call 997-4242 or 906-9840. Tickets may also be purchased at the Chamber.

July 31
Jefferson SHARE volunteers will be at the Church of the Nazarene, 1590 North Jefferson Street, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday with the monthly food delivery orders. Turn in registration copy when picking up orders. Cash donations will be accepted for the cost of fuel for the volunteers. Contact Martha Creel at 445-9061 for more information. To learn more about SHARE go to www.shareflorida.org

August 2, 16
Main Street of Monticello, Florida meetings are held at 5:00 p.m. on the first and third Monday of every month.

August 2
AA women’s meetings are held on Mondays at 6:45 p.m.; AA and Al-Anon meetings follow at 8 p.m., at the Christ Episcopal Church Annex, 425 North Cherry Street. For more information, call 997-2129 or 997-1955.

August 2
AA meets 7 p.m. every Monday at Waukeenah United Methodist Church for fellowship. Meetings are open to all. For more information, contact Rev. Ralph Wrightstone at 997-2171.

August 2
Boy Scout Troop 803 meets 7 p.m. every Monday at The Eagles Nest on South Water Street. For more information, contact Scout Leader Paul Wittig at 997-1727 or 997-3169.

August 3
Taoist Tai Chi beginner class is held 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Christ Episcopal Church, in the fellowship hall, 425 North Cherry Street in Monticello. Improve your health, balance, and flexibility with no special physical requirements. All ages welcome. For more information contact 850-224-5438.

August 3
AA classes are held every Tuesday at 8 p.m. for those seeking help. The classes are held at the Harvest Christian Center, 1599 Springhollow Road. Contact Marvin Graham, pastor, at 212-7669 for more information.

August 3
Overeaters Anonymous meetings are held weekly at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays at Waukeenah United Methodist Church. This is a free group meeting, and is open to the public. For more information contact the church at 997-2527.

August 3, 17
Jefferson County Lions Club meets 1 p.m. on the first Tuesday and 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Rare Door Restaurant, in the meeting room on North Cherry Street. For more information contact Lion Debbie at 997-0901, leave message.

August 4
Monticello Kiwanis Club meets every Wednesday at noon at the Jefferson Country Club on Boston Highway for lunch, program, and a meeting. Contact President Katrina Walton at 510-9512 for more information.

August 4
Employment Connections Career Coach Mobile Lab is in the area on Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. across from the First Baptist Church in Monticello. Services include job search, resume assistance, assessments, and labor market information. For more information, contact Diane Head at 973-2672, 973-6497, or headd@nfwdb.org

August 4
Jefferson Arts Gallery business meeting is held on the first Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., in the gallery. Become a member! Get involved! Be there!

August 5
Coping With Pet Loss Group of Big Bend Hospice will offer grief support to those who are grieving the loss of a pet. The meeting will be held 6 p.m. on Thursday at Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee. This group provides a safe place to discover ways to help deal with grief in the company of others who have lost a pet and work together towards healing. Written materials are also available to help parents and guardians talk to their children about the death of a pet. For more information contact Laurie Ward at 850-878-5310.

August 5
You may qualify for assistance from Capital Area Community Action Agency. Call Pat Wilson or Melissa Watson at 997-8231 for additional information. They can tell you what services are currently being provided. CACAA will be working 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first Thursday at Union Hill AME Church.