Saturday April 5
The American Legion Post 224, from Cherry Lake, will be hosting a poker run. Registration will be at the American Legion Post, located at 4383 NE Cherry Lake Cir., in Cherry Lake. Registration will take place from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., with kick-stands up at 10:15 a.m. The first stop will be at the City Bar, in Jasper, Fla. The second stop will be at the Edge of Town, in Lee, Fla; followed by Rockin’ Wheels, in Madison. The fourth stop will be at the Madison RV Park and Country Club. From there, riders will return to the American Legion Clubhouse in Cherry Lake for the final stop. The price is $22 per bike and passenger and $10 for one poker hand. Three poker hands for $20. All proceeds will go to the American Legion Unity Ride for the Prevention of Veteran Suicide. An estimated 22 veterans are lost to suicide on a daily basis in the United States. For more information, please contact Dwight Barber at (850) 929-4908 or Butch Diehl at (850) 464-1012.
Wednesday April 9
Madison County High School (MCHS) will be holding a mandatory pre-tryout meeting at 3:15 p.m. in the MCHS gym. Anyone not attending this meeting will not be allowed to try out on Monday, April 21, through Friday, April 21. Any exceptions must be approved by Ruth Ann Latner. For more information, please contact Latner at ruth.latner@mcsbfl.us, or call (850) 464-0236.
Saturday April 12
Ragans Family Campground, located at 1051 SW Old Saint Augustine Rd., in Madison, is holding a Spring Bloom Craft Fair from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be free admission to the craft fair, with Ragans Family Campground offering a reduced price of $15 day passes to anyone who wants to shop at the Spring Bloom Craft Fair and then explore the campground. Ragans Family Campground is also offering 20 percent off cabins and campsites from Friday, April 11, through Sunday, April 13. All guests are encouraged to check in at the camp store.
Any interested vendors are encouraged to email Ragans Family Campground at manager@ragansfamilycampground.com. For more information, please contact Ragans Family Campground at (850) 973-8269.
Madison Church of God, located at 771 NE Colin Kelly Hwy., in Madison, will be hosting the Madison Passion Play at 6 p.m. This is the 11th year that Madison Church of God will be holding the Madison Passion Play. The doors will open an hour before the play starts, with seats on a first come, first serve basis. Groups of 10 or more can call Madison Church of God to reserve seats. This year’s Madison Passion Play will introduce two new scenes with a third one reappearing. The play will start by opening with a Mary and Jesus scene for people to understand the setting and why people were looking for a Messiah. The Madison Passion Play will also introduce another miracle scene to their audience. The third scene that the Madison Passion Play will feature is bringing back the Pilate’s wife scene. Reservations will be available until Sunday, March 23. To reserve seats, contact Madison Church of God at (850) 973-3339.
Sunday April 13
Madison Church of God, located at 771 NE Colin Kelly Hwy., in Madison, will be hosting the Madison Passion Play at 6 p.m. This is the 11th year that Madison Church of God will be holding the Madison Passion Play. The doors will open an hour before the play starts, with seats on a first come, first serve basis. Groups of 10 or more can call Madison Church of God to reserve seats. This year’s Madison Passion Play will introduce two new scenes with a third one reappearing. The play will start by opening with a Mary and Jesus scene for people to understand the setting and why people were looking for a Messiah. The Madison Passion Play will also introduce another miracle scene to their audience. The third scene that the Madison Passion Play will feature is bringing back the Pilate’s wife scene. Reservations will be available until Sunday, March 23. To reserve seats, contact Madison Church of God at (850) 973-3339.
Monday April 14
Grumpy’s Diner on Main, located at 244 SW Range Ave., in Madison, is hosting another night of Bingo from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. The doors open at 5 p.m. Five games of three cards are each 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 this event, please visit business.madisonfl.org/ap/Events/Register/07FZZQVMHxCwCR.
Friday April 18
Madison Church of God, located at 771 NE Colin Kelly Hwy., in Madison, will be hosting the Madison Passion Play at 6:30 p.m. This is the 11th year that Madison Church of God will be holding the Madison Passion Play. The doors will open an hour before the play starts, with seats on a first come, first serve basis. Groups of 10 or more can call Madison Church of God to reserve seats. This year’s Madison Passion Play will introduce two new scenes with a third one reappearing. The play will start by opening with a Mary and Jesus scene for people to understand the setting and why people were looking for a Messiah. The Madison Passion Play will also introduce another miracle scene to their audience. The third scene that the Madison Passion Play will feature is bringing back the Pilate’s wife scene. Reservations will be available until Sunday, March 23. To reserve seats, contact Madison Church of God at (850) 973-3339.
Saturday April 19
Madison Church of God, located at 771 NE Colin Kelly Hwy., in Madison, will be hosting the Madison Passion Play at 6 p.m. This is the 11th year that Madison Church of God will be holding the Madison Passion Play. The doors will open an hour before the play starts, with seats on a first come, first serve basis. Groups of 10 or more can call Madison Church of God to reserve seats. This year’s Madison Passion Play will introduce two new scenes with a third one reappearing. The play will start by opening with a Mary and Jesus scene for people to understand the setting and why people were looking for a Messiah. The Madison Passion Play will also introduce another miracle scene to their audience. The third scene that the Madison Passion Play will feature is bringing back the Pilate’s wife scene. Reservations will be available until Sunday, March 23. To reserve seats, contact Madison Church of God at (850) 973-3339.
The Ironhead Gallon Family Foundation (IGFF) will be hosting a charity gala starting at 8 p.m., at the Madison Mansion, located at 103 N. Washington St., in Madison. Admission is $20 per person and all proceeds will go to the IGFF Scholarship Fund and other community programs that seek to empower local youth and their families. Entertainment, food, wine and champagne will be provided. Formal attire is requested. Tickets are available online at www.zeffy.com and in person. For more information, please contact Ironhead Gallon at (850) 464-3742.
Sunday April 20
Madison Church of God, located at 771 NE Colin Kelly Hwy., in Madison, will be hosting the Madison Passion Play at 10:30 a.m. This is the 11th year that Madison Church of God will be holding the Madison Passion Play. The doors will open an hour before the play starts, with seats on a first come, first serve basis. Groups of 10 or more can call Madison Church of God to reserve seats. This year’s Madison Passion Play will introduce two new scenes with a third one reappearing. The play will start by opening with a Mary and Jesus scene for people to understand the setting and why people were looking for a Messiah. The Madison Passion Play will also introduce another miracle scene to their audience. The third scene that the Madison Passion Play will feature is bringing back the Pilate’s wife scene. Reservations will be available until Sunday, March 23. To reserve seats, contact Madison Church of God at (850) 973-3339.
The Easter holiday simply would not be the same without a fun Easter egg hunt. There will be a community-wide Easter egg hunt from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m., at Lanier Field, in Madison. In addition to over 1,000 eggs filled with cash and prizes for kids and adults to find, there will also be a bounce house, a live DJ, a bull riding contest, a spades tournament and more. There will be separate Easter egg hunts for kids and adults with cash and prizes available in each. Vendors are also welcome, but must register ahead of time. For vendor registration, donations or for more information, please call (850) 843-8492.
Monday April 21 through Friday April 25
Madison County High School (MCHS) will be holding cheerleader tryouts for the 2025-26 school year from 3:15 p.m. until 5:15 p.m., in the MCHS gymnasium. Please note there will be no tryout practice on Wednesday, April 23. Anyone who did not attend the Wednesday, April 9, meeting will not be allowed to try out. Any exceptions must be approved by Ruth Ann Latner. For more information, please contact Latner at ruth.latner@mcsbfl.us, or call (850) 464-0236.
Every Tuesday of the month
Every Tuesday at noon, the Lions Club holds its weekly meeting at Mother's Soup Company. At the meetings, they welcome new members and discuss community related topics. Mother's Soup Company is located at 671 E Base 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.