Saturday January 25
The 701 BC Venue and Brewery, located at 701 SW Range Ave., in Madison, is hosting a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. with prizes for the top five winners. This is a fundraiser for the Madison County Chamber of Commerce. To play in the tournament and eat, tickets are $50 per person for $5,000 in chips and $20 for $2,000 in additional chips. To observe and eat, tickets are $10. Food and drinks will be available at 4 p.m. The 701 BC Venue and Brewery asks that any participants and/or observers park at the back of the venue. To register for a seat, please visit www.madisonfl.org/ap/Events/Register/07FZvJxixCwCR or call them at (850) 973-2788.
Sunday January 26
St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, located at 5905 NW Lovett Rd., in Greenville, invites everyone to join them for their Leadership Prayer Breakfast at 9 a.m. with guest speaker James Johnson. At this event, there will be a light breakfast served. James Johnson is a Chaplain in the U.S. Army and is the Chief Officer of Spiritual Development at Honey Lake Clinic. The Leadership Prayer Breakfast will help any church leaders, parents, teachers and anyone who has influence to be great leaders. At this Leadership Prayer Breakfast, participants will learn leadership skills and principles as well as receiving encouragement and prayer. For more information, please visit St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church’s Facebook page at St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church or their website at www.SJMBCGreenville.com.
Monday January 27 through Wednesday January 29
The Madison Public Library, located at 378 College Loop, in Madison, is hosting a Friends of the Library Traveling Book Sale. This is the first year Madison Public Library is hosting Friends of the Library Traveling Book Sale, with other Suwannee River Regional Library Systems holding the book sale earlier in January. During Friends of the Library Traveling Book Sale, there will be various items for sale which include: puzzles, DVDs and books of various genres. There are paperback and hardback books offered. Prices vary per item, with hardback books selling for a dollar and paperback books for $.50. On the last day of the Traveling Book Sale, all items will be $.10 per item. For more information, please call the Madison Public Library at (850) 973-6814.
Thursday January 30
Join the Edge of Town, located at 8289 E U.S. Hwy. 90, in Lee, for a fun night of Bingo from 6 p.m. until 8 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 Bingo Night at the Edge of Town, please visit business.madisonfl.org/ap/Events/Register/7EFaelgHNCQCd.
Saturday February 1
The Junior Auxiliary of Madison County will host their annual Father Daughter Dance from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Madison Church of God, located at 771 NE Colin Kelly Hwy, in Madison. The theme for this year’s Father Daughter Dance is Candy Land Ball. The Father Daughter Dance consists of dinner and dancing. Tickets are $15 per dad, granddad, uncle, adult brother or special male guest. Tickets are available for purchase at the Madison County Community Bank from Monday, Jan. 13, through Friday, Jan. 24. For more information, please contact the Junior Auxiliary of Madison County by email at ja.madisoncountyfl@gmail.com.
Monday February 10
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/DgFVAJlc1CQCW.
Join the Edge of Town, located at 8289 E U.S. Hwy. 90, in Lee, for a fun night of Bingo from 6 p.m. until 8 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 Bingo Night at the Edge of Town, please visit business.madisonfl.org/ap/Events/Register/7EFaelgHNCQCd.
Thursday February 27
Join the Edge of Town, located at 8289 E U.S. Hwy. 90, in Lee, for a fun night of night of Bingo from 6 p.m. until 8 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.
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.