Published: August 12, 2009 08:34 am      

Weekly Meetings

Addictions Support Group - Greater Visions, a faith-based addictions support group - Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall at Christ Central Ministries, 1550 Walker Ave. SW, Live Oak, in the Suwannee County Mall. Group provides spiritual and emotional support in a non-judgmental setting. Info: 386-208-1345.

Al-Anon/Mayo Al-Anon Group now meets with Banford Al-Anon Group - Fridays, 7:30 p.m., at Branford United Methodist Church on the corner of Express and Henry Streets, Branford. Info: Janet, 386-362-1361; Carol, 386-362-1283.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Branford - Tuesdays and Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Branford United Methodist Church, Express and Henry St., Branford. Info: John, 386-362-1361.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Live Oak - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 8 p.m., Precinct Voting Building, Nobles Ferry Road, Live Oak. Info: 386-688-6037.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Mayo Group - Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8 p.m.; Manna House, Pine Street, Mayo. Info: 386-674-6424.

Alcoholics Anonymous - White Springs - Courage to Change - Mondays, 8 p.m., Methodist Church, White Springs. Info: 386-397-1410.

American Legion Post 107 - BINGO - every Tuesday, games at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; smoking permitted; public invited; must be 18 or older; Turkey shoot – Saturdays, 12: 30 p.m. Directions: US 129 south to 142nd Street, go east 1 mile, on the right. Info: 386-362-5987, noon-6 p.m.

Bluegrass Association - Saturdays; 6 p.m.; bluegrass jam at the Pickin’ Shed; except during main festival events; Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, US 129 North, Live Oak; potluck dinners third Saturday of each month; Info: 386-364-1683.

Boy Scout Troop 693 - Mondays, 7 p.m., Shrine Club, Bass Road, until further notice. Info: 386-590-6121.

Civil Air Patrol - Suwannee Valley Composite Squadron - Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at the EAA hangar at the Suwannee County Airport, Live Oak. Membership open to children ages 12-18 and all adults. Info: Capt. Grant W. Meadows Jr. in Live Oak, 386-208-0701 or Capt. Rick Peters in Lake City, 386-623-1356 or www.gainesvillecap.org or www.cap.gov.

Dowling Park Volunteers - Saturdays; (1100 hours) 11 a.m.; at 22992 CR 250, Live Oak.

Food free to anyone in need - Alapaha River Band of Cherokee, Inc., a non-profit organization, will give away free food to anyone in need first and third Fridays, from noon-3 p.m. at Free Food Service Pantry, 3589 NW 28th Terrace, Jennings. Info: Chief Joan Nelson, 386-938-4625 or 386-938-3609, or www.thealapahariverbandofcherokeeinc.com.

Girl Scout Junior Troop 1077 - every Friday; 3:30 p.m.; Suwannee River Regional Library, US 129 South, Live Oak. Info: Jenise Freeland, 386-364-4932 or jenifree@alltel.net.

Greater Visions, a faith-based addictions support group - Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall at Christ Central Ministries, 1550 Walker Ave. SW, Live Oak, in the Suwannee County Mall. Group provides spiritual and emotional support in a non-judgmental setting. Info: 386-208-1345.

Healthy Horizons, a chronic illness support group - 6:30 p.m., second and fourth Thursdays at Christ Central Ministries, 1550 Walker Ave. SW, Live Oak. Group discussion, educational materials and friendly support provided to enable all to live to their fullest potential. All who live with a chronic condition are invited to attend. Open to all members of the community. Info: Church, 386-208-1345.

Jasper/Jennings Boy & Cub Scouts Troop 908 & Girl Scout Troop 402-every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Corinth Baptist Church 7042 SW 41st Avenue, Jasper.

Jasper Kiwanis Club of Hamilton County - Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m., J.R. Lee Complex, Jasper. Call for an application, 386-792-3484, 386-755-4896 or 386-792-1110; leave name, address and phone or contact number.

Kiwanis International of Live Oak – meets at noon, Wednesdays at Farm Bureau, 407 S. Dowling Ave., Live Oak.

Moms and Dads night out - Dowling Park Church of God will be hosting a Moms and Dads night out the first and last Friday of every month. We will accept children ages 6 months to 12 years old. Times: 6-10 p.m. (strictly enforced). Fees: infants to 2 yrs. $20. Fees: 3-12 yrs. $15. There will be a sibling discount!

For information call Terri Pooler at 386-658-3151.

Narcotics Anonymous-Branford - Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; at United Methodist Church, corner Express and Henry, Branford. Narcotics Anonymous is not affiliated with United Methodist Church. Help Line: 352-376-8008, http://fdt.net/~ncoastna.

Narcotics Anonymous-Jasper - Wednesdays, 8 p.m.; at Jasper Public Library, 311 Hatley St., NE. Narcotics Anonymous is not affiliated with Jasper Public Library. Help Line, 352-376-8008, http://fdt.net/~ncoastna.

Narcotics Anonymous-Live Oak - Tuesday, 7 p.m., Thursday, noon and Friday, 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 311 South Ohio Avenue, Live Oak. Narcotics Anonymous is not affiliated with First United Methodist Church. Help Line, 352-376-8008, http://fdt.net/~ncoastna.

Narcotics Anonymous - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m.; Closed sessions. Info: Lee Devore, 386-294-3220.

Square Dance - 7 p.m., Thursdays at John H. Hale Community Park & Recreation Center, 215 NE Duval St., Live Oak. Learn to square dance, it’s fun, meet new friends and get great exercise. First lesson free. Ralph Beekman, caller. Info: 386-752-2544.

Suwannee River Riding Club - Membership fee $25 per year. Team roping first and third Friday night. Speed events first and third Saturday night. Info: 386-935-2622.

Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. - free activities for seniors - Monday-Friday, free full lunch and bus pickup for seniors in Suwannee County. Other free activities at 10 a.m., Wednesdays, including free BINGO with prizes and at 11:30 a.m. free full lunch; Located at 1171 Nobles Ferry Road, Live Oak. Info: Bruce Evans, 386-362-1164.

Suwannee Valley Barbershop Chorus - Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Crapps Meeting Room, Suwannee River Regional Library, US 129 South, Live Oak; Info: Fred Phillips, 386-362-1886.

Tops - Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 662; Thursdays; meeting 9-10 a.m.; at First Advent Christian Church, 699 Pinewood Dr., Live Oak; Affordable weight loss support group. Weigh in from 8-8:50 a.m. Info: Elaine, 386-364-5537.

Tops - Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 798; Wednesdays; meeting 9 a.m.; at Live Oak Community Church of God, 10639 US 129 South, Live Oak; Affordable weight loss support group. Info: 386-362-5933.

Weight Watchers - Mondays, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal, toll-free 800-651-6000.