VOTE NOW IN ANNUAL 'BEST OF CLAY' CONTEST:  Readers can vote through March 6 for the winner of every category, and they can vote once in each category every day.

'SEARCHING FOR AUGUSTA SAVAGE' DOCUMENTARY AVAILABLE NOW:  A 22-minute film that tells the story of an inspiring and enterprising artist is available now on the American Masters YouTube channel, pbs.org/americanmasters and the PBS App.

FALL PREVENTION PRESENTATION:  a free informative presentation to share how caregivers can reduce their loved one's risk of falling. The presentation will be Feb. 29 from 10-11 a.m. at Baptist Wellness Center at, 2310 Village Square Pkwy Suite 101, Fleming Island. 

LAUREN DAIGLE’S KALEIDOSCOPE TOUR: with Blessing Offor will be at the VyStar Veteran’s Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, on Feb. 29 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com.

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY AT SPRING PARK: is on March 1 from 5-9:30 p.m. at Spring Park, 106 St. Johns St. in Green Cove Springs. The event includes a variety of food trucks and live music by VOX. This is the first Food Truck Friday of the year. 

MIDDLEBURG GARDEN CLUB: will host its monthly meeting on March 1 from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Watson Realty Building, 2239 Blanding Blvd. Light refreshments, a raffle, educational demonstrations and resources, gardening tips, plant trades, sales, and civic projects will be featured. For more information, call (904) 343-8235 or email gardenclubofmiddleburg@hotmail.com.

Cat and the Hat Literary Event at Asbury United Methodist Church:  The Cat in the Hat along with Things No. 1-2 will he handing out books and activities for children on March 1 from 4-6 p.m.

STEVE HACKETT GENESIS REVISITED: will be at the Florida Theatre, 128 East Forsyth St. in Jacksonville, on March 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at floridatheatre.showare.com.

THE KITCHEN OF CLAY COUNTY: will provide free meals on March 2 at the Orange Park Senior Center, 414 Stowe St., Sacred Heart Mission Church Branch, 207 Palmetto St. in Green Cove Springs and Black Creek Methodist Church, 3925 Main St. in Middleburg (drive-through), from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. All are welcome.

The Gate River Run: the annual 15-k road race will kick off March 2 at 8 a.m. All waves will start on Duval Street in front of the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. It is also the largest 15k race in the county. 

DAYTONA SUPERCROSS: will be on March 2 at 7 p.m. at the Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd. For tickets, visit daytonainternationalspeedway.com.

THE BEACH BOYS: will perform on March 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South. For tickets, visit the box office or ticketmaster.com.

GRUPO NICHE: will be at the Florida Theatre, 128 East Forsyth St. in Jacksonville, on March 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at floridatheatre.showare.com.

JACKSONVILLE ICEMEN VS. ORLANDO SOLAR BEARS: hockey game will be March 2 at 7 p.m. at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. in Jacksonville. Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com.

KILLER BEAZ: will bring his comedic show to the Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave. S in Jacksonville on March 2 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at KillerBeaz.com.

MARKET DAY AT NAKAMA:  is on March 3 from 1-5 p.m. at Nakama Anime Bar, 1540 Wells Road in Orange Park. Shop for homemade items, stickers, figures and plushies.

Picnic at Spring Park hosted by True Life Church: will be Sunday, March 3 at 10 a.m. There will be live music at the gazebo, lunch, and fun activities for the children.

North Florida Land Trust to Host Annual Meeting and 25th Anniversary Celebration: will be held on Sunday, March 3 at TPC Sawgrass presented by the Doolittle Family. The annual meeting will be held from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and includes a champagne brunch and program. General admission tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased here. 

BRAD WILLIAMS: will be at the Florida Theatre, 128 East Forsyth St. in Jacksonville, on March 3 at 7 p.m. with special guest J.B. Hall. Tickets are available at floridatheatre.showare.com.

JACKSONVILLE ICEMEN VS. ORLANDO SOLAR BEARS:  hockey game will be March 3 at 3 p.m. at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. in Jacksonville. Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com.

Keystone Heights City Council: will meet on March 4 at 6 p.m at  555 S. Lawrence Blvd in Keystone Heights. Meetings are every first Monday of the month. 

Green Cove Springs City Council:  will meet on March 5 at 7 p.m. at 321 Walnut St, Green Cove Springs.  Meetings are every first and third Tuesday of the month. 

ORANGE PARK TOWN COUNCIL: will meet on March 5 at 7 p.m. at 2042 Park Ave., Orange Park. Meetings are every first and third Tuesday of the month. 

CLAY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION: will meet on March 5 at 5 p.m. at the BCC meeting room, fourth floor, at Administration Building, 477 Houston St. in Green Cove Springs.

The Bradford Agricultural Fair: kicks off March 5 through March 10 in Starke. 

ZZ TOP: will be at the Florida Theatre, 128 East Forsyth St. in Jacksonville, on March 5 at 8 p.m. with special guest Annie Dukes. Tickets are available at floridatheatre.showare.com.

BRYAN ADAMS: SO HAPPY IT HURTS: with Dave Stewart’s Eurythmics will be at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. in Jacksonville on March 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com.

CLAY COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL: will meet on March 6 at 3:30 p.m. at the BCC meeting room, fourth floor, at Administration Building, 477 Houston St. in Green Cove Springs.

PINK MARTINI: will be at the Florida Theatre, 128 East Forsyth St. in Jacksonville, on March 6 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at floridatheatre.showare.com.

CLAY COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD: will meet on March 7 at 6 p.m. at the Teacher Training Center at Fleming Island High, 2233 Village Square Pkwy. Meetings are every first Thursday of the month. 

Historic Preservation Board will meet on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the BCC Meeting Room, Fourth Floor, Administration Building, 477 Houston Street, Green Cove Springs.

SJR State College Open House:  Looking for a new career? Ready to begin college this summer or fall? The free information event is on March 7 from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Orange Park Mall Welcomes Early Easter Celebrations with Festive Events: Beginning on Friday, March 8th, the Easter Bunny will make a special appearance at Orange Park Mall, delighting guests with photo opportunities and Easter cheer through March 30th.

Waste Not Want Not is sponsoring a Yard Sale at the Challenger Enterprises Shopping Plaza, 556 Kingsley Ave at the corner of Plainfield Ave, on Friday, March 8, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 9, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

CLAY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: will meet on March 12 at 4 p.m. at the BCC meeting room, fourth floor, at Administration Building, 477 Houston St. in Green Cove Springs.

Military Appreciation Day at the fairgrounds is happening on Saturday, March 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Clay County Fairgrounds. This free event is open to the public, and visitors can check out some food trucks, vendors, a kids' zone, entertainment, speakers, military-based resources, and a job fair.

Orange Park Chorale to present “Walk with Me” Spring Performances: The Orange Park Chorale, a non-profit community of choral voices, invites the public to lace up its musical shoes and prepare for a melodious journey as the group presents its free spring vocal concert, “Walk With Me,” in two performances on March 16 and 17.

Kids Books Bag Sale at Middleburg-Clay Hill Library: will be held at the library located at 2245 Aster Ave from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 22 and 23. Buy a Book Bag for $2.00. Fill it for $5.00. Puzzles included.

Vietnam Veteran's Day Ceremony: Will be held Saturday, March 23 at 10 a.m. at the TAPS Monument, 915 Walnut St, Green Cove Springs.

Blood Drive / Fish Fry: will be held March 23 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 421 S. Orange Ave., Green Cove Springs. It'll be at the VFW Post 1988. If donating blood, the dinner is free. The proceeds will go to placing flags on the graves of veterans and first responders. 

CLAY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: will meet on March 26 at 4 p.m. at the BCC meeting room, fourth floor, at Administration Building, 477 Houston St. in Green Cove Springs.

Public hearing to announce the draft of the Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant will occur on March 26, 2024, at the Clay County Administration Building located at 477 Houston St., 4th Floor, Green Cove Springs. The hearing will commence at 5:00 PM or as soon after that.

2024 State of Schools Address:  Superintendent David Broskie hosts the fifth annual State of Schools Address at Thrasher-Horne at 8 a.m. RSVP online. 

Joey Fatone & AJ McLean: perform at Florida Theatre at 8 p.m. on March 30. Witness an epic collaboration as Joey Fatone of *NSYNC and AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys join forces along with their sensational seven-piece live band for an unforgettable concert tour!

Community of Unity Evangelistic Revival at the Clay County Fairgrounds on May 30, 31 and June 1. The Community of Unity will be held in the Cattlemen's Arena from 7:00 to 9:00 each night. Pastor David Mills, of Sharon Baptist Church, is spearheading this event. His phone number is 904-343-3003.