Sunday November 24
Simple Faith will hold a concert at New Victory Worship Center, located at 720 SW Range Ave., in Madison, at 11 a.m. For more information, please contact Jeff Shadowens at 727 (692)-0473.
Thursday November 28
Join the Edge of Town, located at 8289 E U.S. Hwy, in Lee, for a night of Bingo from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Five games of three cards are split with the Madison County Chamber of Commerce as a fundraiser. Bonus game of winner takes all. Cards are $2 each or three for $5. Ticket purchases are non-refundable. To register for Bingo Night at the Edge of Town, please visit business.madisonfl.org/ap/Events/Register/EqFY8NosgC6C9.
Saturday November 30
Small Business Saturday will be celebrated at the Four Freedoms Park, in Madison, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Friday December 6 through Sunday December 8
Christmas Lights at Camp Rock, located at 4407 Rocky Ford Rd, in Valdosta, Ga., will open from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. There will also be a mile-long drive through a light show, hay rides, Christmas train, roller skating, mini golf, petting zoo, axe throwing, santa and various other activities to enjoy. The entry fee for all activities is $10 per person, with five years old and younger getting in for free.
Saturday December 7
After weather delays cancelled the Madison Kiwanis Club’s annual Light Up Madison celebration in 2023, everything is currently on schedule for a welcomed return this year. Light Up Madison is set for Saturday, Dec. 7, beginning at 4 p.m. This celebration marks the beginning of the Christmas season and offers plenty of fun for the entire family.
Saturday December 7
Although the event has been hosted on a Friday in years past, this year Monticello Christmas festivities will be held on a Saturday from 3 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. There will be a myriad of fun activities to enjoy, so mark your calendars, and here's what you can expect:
Christmas Market: Vendors will be set up from 3 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on E. Dogwood and N. Cherry streets. This will be an excellent time for shoppers to browse the local downtown brick and mortars, many of which will be having special seasonal promotions, but also to see what some local artists, crafters and mobile merchants have to offer this holiday season.
There will be multiple locations and stages for some live entertainment between 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., and there will be a Kids Village between 4 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on N. Cherry St.
There will be a Light Parade that will take place on Hwy 19 (North Jefferson Street) that will take place at 6 p.m.
Santa himself will make an appearance on East Dogwood Street at 6:30 p.m.
Tree and Street Lighting on Dogwood St. will take place at 6:45 p.m.
This event has been likened over the years to a Hallmark moment, and there is no better way to enjoy everything Monticello has to offer than spending an evening full of hospitality and spirited celebration. With dining opportunities, shopping, entertainment, live music, local vendors and incredible shops. This year, the Monticello Christmas event is sponsored by Sanctuary Clinics Monticello, Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, Full Spectrum ABA, Gulf Coast Lumber & Supply, Monticello Plant Boutique, StateFarm, Katrina Walton & Associated Intermediary Services, LLC., ABC Maintenance Service, LLC., C. Luther Pickels & Associates, LLC., Kelly & Kelly Properties, INC., Bachman Homes and Jackie's Brickhouse Eatery. For more information contact MonticelloChristmas@gmail.com.
Monday December 9
Join Grumpy’s Diner on Main, located at 244 SW Range Ave., in Madison, for a fun night of Bingo from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Five games of three cards are split with the Madison County Chamber of Commerce as a fundraiser. Bonus game of winner takes all. Cards are $2 each or three for $5. Ticket purchases are non-refundable. To register for Bingo Night at Grumpy’s Diner on Main, please visit business.madisonfl.org/ap/Events/Register/eZFoez6UYCWCq.
Tuesday December 10
The Madison County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Holiday of Hope fundraiser from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., at the Madison County Chamber of Commerce, located at 228 SW Range Ave., in Madison, which supports A Women’s Pregnancy Center. The Madison County Chamber of Commerce encourages anyone to donate newborn diapers, size six diapers, gift cards and/or cash. For more information, please call the Madison County Chamber of Commerce at (850) 973-2788 or visit www.madisonfl.org.
Friday December 13 through Tuesday December 24
Christmas Lights at Camp Rock, located at 4407 Rocky Ford Rd, in Valdosta, Ga., will open from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. There will also be a mile-long drive through a light show, hay rides, Christmas train, roller skating, mini golf, petting zoo, axe throwing, santa and various other activities to enjoy. The entry fee for all activities is $10 per person, with five years old and younger getting in for free.
Saturday December 14
From 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. the Madison’s Local Market will be held at 228 SW Range Ave., in Madison. There will be craftsmen, food trucks, farms and various other vendors present with a wide array of vintage items, antiques, handmade crafts and other treasures to find. To register for a vendor spot, please visit business.madisonfl.org/ap/Events/Register/jKFQAaxhZCkCE or call the Madison County Chamber of Commerce at (850) 973-2788. For more information on Madison’s Local Market, visit www.madisonfl.org or call the Madison County Chamber of Commerce at (850) 973-2788.
Saturday December 14
The Heart of Greenville, LLC, presents A Greenville Christmas. This event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Haffye Park, in Greenville, starting at 10 a.m. The parade begins at 10 a.m. starting at the corner of Highway 221 N. and Haffye Dr. (A.J. Cruce’s hay field), with festivities kicking off after the parade. Festivities will include vendors, food, bounce houses, health screening, animal exhibits, arts and crafts and various other fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. Line up for the participants in the parade is from 9 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. For the safety of participants and attendees, the Heart of Greenville, LLC, asks that no one brings candy or any other “give away” items that could be thrown to the residents from the parade vehicles. If you want to hand out items, you must have participants walking the parade route while handing the items to residents watching the parade. If you or someone you know would like to be in the parade or be a vendor at the festivities, please visit their website at theheartofgreenville.org or message Joi Collins on Facebook for an application. You can email your applications to Theheartofgreenville@gmail.com or mail them to: P.O. Box 862, Greenville, Fla. 32331. Payments can be mailed to the address provided above or paid through their Cashapp at $theheartofgreenville. The deadline to apply for a vendor spot in A Greenville Christmas is Saturday, Nov. 30. If you have any questions, please contact Joi Collins on Facebook. The Heart of Greenville, LLC, is a non-profit organization in the Town of Greenville. Citizens of Greenville came together to unite the community through activities and services. To contact, The Heart of Greenville, LLC, please email them at theheartofgreenvilleinc@gmail.com.
Every Tuesday of the month
Every Tuesday at noon, the Lions Club holds its weekly meeting at Cucinella's Pizzeria. At the meetings, they welcome new members and discuss community related topics. Cucinella’s is located at 201 SW Rutledge St., in Madison.
Every Wednesday
Every Wednesday, the Madison Rotary Club meets at 12 p.m. in the Ave Maria Hall of St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, located at 301 N Orange Ave., in Madison. For more information, contact Chad Arnold, Secretary, at jcarnold@gmail.com or call (850) 673-8201.
Every Thursday
The Madison Public Library holds their Preschool Story Time every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Movies, crafts and games are sure to entertain and delight. The library is located at 387 College Loop, in Madison.
Second and fourth Friday of every month
Mad Talkers Toastmasters Club meets every second and fourth Friday of the month from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., at the Madison County Chamber of Commerce Office Board Room, located at 182 NW College Loop, in Madison.
Every fourth Friday
Every second and fourth Friday of the month, Lee Public Library, located at 7783 US-90, in Lee, hosts Family Tree Ministries for an educational homeschooling event. Information will be presented by Director Nancy Moral, M. Ed., and will feature inspiration and support for homeschooling and home living. Moral will share useful homeschooling information obtained in her 35+ years of experience in various educational and academic settings, as well as resources for self-sufficient living and emergency preparedness. All are welcome.
Every Third Saturday
Compassion in Action Crusade is held the third Saturday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event has free food, drinks, clothes and more to give away, including prayer. Compassion in Action is held at 177 SW Horry Ave., in Madison. For more information, please visit www.gplmadison.com
Second Wednesday of the month (September-May)
The 55-Plus Club Luncheon and Program is held the second Wednesday of the month, at 12 p.m., at the United Methodist Cooperative Ministries Center, located at 135 NE Dill St., in Madison. No reservations are needed to attend and the program is open to all in Madison who are 55 years of age or older.
Second and Fourth Thursday of every month
The Kiwanis meet the second and fourth Thursday of every month, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. This meeting is held at the Madison County UF/IFAS Extension Office Meeting Room, located at 184 NW College Loop, in Madison.
Every Thursday and Friday of the month and the first and third Wednesday of the month
The community youth group meets every Thursday and Friday of the month and every first and third Wednesday of the month at the Lee Public Library, located at 7783 US-90, in Lee, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Every first and third Tuesday
The food pantry at Fellowship Baptist Church is open on the first and third Tuesday of every month, for those in need, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Any individual wanting to donate can drop donations off during the food pantry's hours or contact Christy Bass-Adams at (850) 673-9764. Fellowship Baptist Church is located at 1997 NE Colin Kelly Hwy., in Madison.
Every Sunday and Wednesday
The College and Young Pros of Madison First Baptist Church meet every Sunday, at 9:45 a.m., and Wednesday, at 8 p.m. These young adults would love for you to join them. The church is located at 134 SW Meeting St., in Madison.
Every Wednesday
Awanas is underway for Fellowship Baptist Church. All children aged two years old to fifth grade are welcome to attend. Awanas is held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday nights. Fellowship Baptist Church is located at 1997 NE Colin Kelly Hwy., in Madison.
Every second and fourth Thursday
The Titus 2 Ladies Bible Study group at Fellowship Baptist Church meets every second and fourth Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Childcare will be provided to those that need it for the meeting. Fellowship Baptist Church is located at 1997 NE Colin Kelly Hwy., in Madison.
Every fourth Tuesday
The Shepherd's Hands of the Suwannee Valley continues to offer their free medical clinic at Madison First Baptist Church every fourth Tuesday of each month, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to assist in the ministry. The church is located at 134 SW Meeting St., in Madison. For more information, call (850) 973-2547.
Every Tuesday
Celebrate Recovery is held every Tuesday night at Fellowship Baptist Church, in Madison, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. This Christ-centered recovery program is open to the public. Fellowship Baptist Church is located at 1997 NE Colin Kelly Hwy., in Madison.