Now through Tuesday December 24
Camp Rock of Georgia Fostering Agency welcomes you to Christmas Lights at Camp Rock, their largest annual fundraiser. The light show will continue from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Entry fee is $10. Children five and under attend for free. Foster and adoptive families also pay no admission. Along with the Christmas Lights, a host of other activities will be available for everyone to enjoy, including a petting zoo, games, a bonfire, crafts, an outdoor movie, mini golf, roller skating, a light maze, axe throwing and a bounce house. A special evening is set aside for foster and adoptive families. Anyone wishing to attend should RSVP at camprockga.com/christmas-lights-at-camp rock/. Camp Rock is located at 4407 Rocky Ford Rd., in Valdosta, Ga.
Friday December 20 through Sunday December 22
Join Ragans Family Campground, located at 1051 SW Old Saint Augustine Rd., in Madison, for their Winter Festival. There will be a hot chocolate bar, site decorating contest, evening train rides, Roxi and Ralphie visits, Santa meet and greet, holiday arts and crafts, smores and many other activities will be offered. Ragans Family Campground is accepting toy donations for Toys for Tots. To donate a toy donation, please visit the new, in package toys to the camp store or activity shack. Day passes are available for purchase. For more information, please call the Ragans Family Campground at (850) 973-8269.
Sunday December 22
Pastor Bryant Thigpen invites everyone to join St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church for their candlelight service and Christmas dinner beginning at 5 p.m. the candlelight service begins at 6:30 p.m. Come enjoy a great meal and a special time of worship and reflection. The church is located at 5905 NW Lovett Rd., in Greenville.
Monday January 13
Join Grumpy’s Diner on Main, located at 244 SW Range Ave., in Madison, for a Bingo Night. Five games of three cards will be split with the Madison County Chamber of Commerce as a fundraiser. Bonus game of winners takes all. Cards are two dollars each or three for five dollars. Ticket purchases are nonrefundable. To purchase your tickets, please visit business.madisonfl.org/ap/Events/Register/ZRF6oA3FgCeC2.
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 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 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.