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Community Calendar 8/17/17

Clay Today
Posted 8/16/17

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE: Meets Aug. 17, Aug. 24 and Aug. 31 at 10 a.m. in the Zoning Department Conference Room, 3rd Floor of the Administration Building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. …

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Community Calendar 8/17/17


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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE: Meets Aug. 17, Aug. 24 and Aug. 31 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.

IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT FOR CROPS AND VEGETABLES: Aug. 17 from 6-8 p.m., the UF/IFAS Clay County Extension Office, 2463 State Rd. 16 West, Green Cove Springs. $5 register at https://ClayExtension.eventbrite.com. Learn about different irrigation technologies to improve your crop production and even better, when, and when not to irrigation your crops and veggies.

JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION NIGHT: Aug. 17 from 5-7 p.m., Teen Court of Clay County hosts a Juvenile Crime Prevention class at the Clay County Historical Courthouse, 915 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs. Mandatory for all Teen Court respondents and is open to the public, for free for any child/parent that may be interested in attending. The class features guest speakers and videos aimed at reducing juvenile crime and promoting respect for respondents, parents and teachers. Visit clayclerk.com for dress code requirements or call Debbie Mueller at (904) 278-3602 for more info.

A GREENER GARDEN: Aug. 17 from 6-8 p.m. at the University of Florida/IFAS Clay County Extension offices, 2463 State Road 16 W., Green Cove Springs. Workshop will cover successful and sustainable landscaping. If interested visit clayextension.eventbrite.com or call (904) 284-6355.

ANNUAL FUNDRAISER: Play to benefit The Clay County Literacy Coalition, Aug. 17 at 8 p.m., Orange Park Community Theatre presents “Shrek: The Musical.” 2900 Moody Ave., Orange Park. Help raise funds for adult reading, U.S. Citizenship and financial literacy programs. For more information, call (904) 336-4458.

FAMILY FUN DAY: Aug. 19 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Good Samaritan Church, 3813 Old Jennings Rd., Middleburg, including food, fun, and games for the entire family. Call Susan at (904) 406-5660 for info or smuntain@goodsamaritananglican.org.

PASTURE MANAGEMENT SHORT COURSE: Aug. 22 from 6-8 p.m., UF/IFAS Clay County Extension Office, 2463 State Rd. 16 West, Green Cove Springs. $5 register at https://ClayExtension.eventbrite.com. Learn about some of the problems livestock producers face in the pasture and how to correct them.

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL: Meets Aug. 23 at 3 p.m. and Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. in the Clay County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, fourth floor, Administration Building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. Open to the public.

STOP SMOKING: Free six-week Quit Smoking class at St Vincent’s Medical Center Clay County, Wednesdays starting Aug. 23 through Sept. 27 from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Free patches, lozenges and gum, quit plan, workbook, water bottle, stress ball and more. Call to register with the Northeast Florida AHEC (904) 482-0189.

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL: Meets Aug. 23 at 3 p.m. in the Clay County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, 4th floor, Administration Building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. Open to the public.

SAFE SURFING: Clay County Sheriff’s deputies present a “Cyber Safety” talk, Aug. 23 from 6:30-7:45 p.m., Worship Center, First Baptist Church of Middleburg, 2645 Blanding Blvd. for parents and students. Includes fellowship meal at 5:45-6:45 p.m. and childcare for birth through fourth grade. Info, (904) 282-5289.

TEEN COURT: Meets Aug. 24 at 5:30 p.m., Clay County Historical Courthouse, 915 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs. Teens who volunteer can earn community service hours. Visit clayclerk.com for dress code requirements or call Debbie Mueller, (904) 278-3602 for info.

PLANNING COMMISSION: Meets Sept. 5 at 6 p.m., in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, fourth floor, Administration Building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs. Open to the public; all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard.

NEWCOMERS CLUB OF N.E. FLORIDA: Sept. 6 for 6 p.m. Dinner and 7 p.m. Trivia. Orange Park Wing Restaurant. Please call Lea at (904) 829-0643 for more information and verification.

PLANT SALE: The UF/IFAS Clay County Master Gardener Program will be holding its annual plant sale on Sept. 9 from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be many varieties of landscape plants available along with food and craft vendors, free workshops, and activities for kids. University of Florida/IFAS Clay County Extension, 2463 State Rd. 16 West, Green Cove Springs.

TAPS MONUMENT DEDICATION: Join Clay County veterans’ groups as they unveil and dedicate the TAPS Monument in the Historical Triangle on the grounds of the Historic Clay County Courthouse, 915 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs. Sept. 11 at 11 a.m. RSVP to newmanmaryanne@yahoo.com or (904) 269-1857.

FIRST COAST CARD CLUB: Sept. 13 at 1:30 p.m., Middleburg -Clay Hill Branch Library, 2245 Aster Ave., off County Road 218. Call Lea at (904) 829-0643 for more info and confirmation.

SAFE ANIMAL SHELTER FUNDRAISER: Pawsport to Purradise, Sept. 23 from 5-9 p.m., Thrasher-Horne Center, 283 College Dr., Orange Park. $60 per person. Ticket Information, 904tix.com. Casual tourist or tacky tourist attire. Auction by Sen. Aaron Bean(R-Fernandina Beach).

BEGINNER BEEKEEPER COURSE: Become a beekeeper and help pollinate your crops and make your own honey. Short course held at the UF/IFAS Clay County Extension Office, 2463 State Rd. 16 West, Green Cove Springs, Sept. 30 from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $15 per person or $25 per couple at https://ClayExtension.eventbrite.com. Come learn about the process involved with starting your own hive and take away a free local jar of honey as well.

MAKING STRIDES Against Breast Cancer of Clay County, to benefit the cancer fight at The American Cancer Society, Oct. 14 with 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. opening ceremony, 9 a.m. 5K walk at Moosehaven Retirement Community, 1701 Park Ave., Orange Park. Info at www.makingstrideswalk.org/clayfl