COMMUNITY EVENTS
COMMUNITY EVENTS IN LIVE OAK, LAKE CITY, MADISON, BRANFORD, MAYO, DOWLING PARK, HIGH SPRINGS AND ALACHUA, FLORIDA
American Patriots meeting April 19
Submitted - Meet People and Be Informed: American Patriots of North Florida is a great place to meet people who care about our community and our country. We meet on the 3rd Saturday each month at 2pm at Live Oak City Hall to discuss local community issues.
We often invite presentations from exciting and informative speakers. This month we have two guest speakers on April 19th: Ronnie Gray, Suwannee County Schools Superintendent and Amanda Jordan representing the Take Stock in Children mentoring program. Website: https://americanpatriots ofnorthflorida.com
Live Oak Garden Club Spring Bazaar, April 25
Submitted - This year, LIVE OAK GARDEN CLUB has expanded their SPRING BAZAAR AND PLANT SALE. So, mark your calendars for Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26 for the LIVE OAK GARDEN CLUB SPRING BAZAAR. It starts at 8 AM, and continues until 2 PM at the clubhouse. There will be unique and unusual items and garden art on display just in time for your garden’s Spring Spruce-up. Of course, we’ll have our usual HUGE indoor and outdoor yard sale and bake sale and annual Caladium bulb extravaganza. Our PLANT VENDORS have an array of trees, shrubs, perennials, spring plantings, and hard-to-find herbs and medicinal plants to behold! Our Bazaar is located at our Clubhouse, 1300 11th St. SW, right between the hospital and the Coliseum.
In addition to supporting he Garden Club’s projects in the community proceeds from the yearly event will help fund the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs’ youth projects. Collectively, Florida Garden Clubs have sent thousands of youths from first through sixth grades to camp in Longwod at Camp Wekiva for a nature experience. Garden Clubs also sponsor an environmental conference for high school students, SEEK (Saving Earth’s Environment Through Knowledge), which is held each summer in Ocala. The Live Oak Garden Club sends Suwannee High School students to the conference each year. Scholarships are available for students entering a Florida college/university and for all levels of college coursework meeting garden club objectives. For complete information about the club and their events, check out the club’s website at liveoakfloridagardenclub.com.
Family Day at American Legion Post 57, April 26
Submitted by Maryann Dennis - The Lake City American Legion post 57 is hosting a family day of fun open to the community on April 26, 2025 from 11:00AM to 3:00 PM.
We will have food, live music, a car show, face painting, a craft fair, a dunk tank and more. There is no admission charge, all activities are free and each person will receive one free meal.
Bring the whole family for a day filled with excitement and laughter for all ages. We are located at 2602 SW Main Blvd., Lake City, FL 32025. Call 386-732-7776 with questions.
April Hearthstone Gardens Workshops
Submitted - Hearthstone Gardens is located at 3300 134th Place in Wellborn, off US Hwy 90. Call 386-438-3102 to reserve a spot and get information. Check us out at www.hearthstonegardens.org.
Tuesday, April 8 at 10 AM – STEPPING STONES
Create your own stone for that special spot. Materials are provided but bring any items (beads, shells, glass, etc.) to customize your piece. Also bring a cake/pie pan or other form of your choosing as well as gloves. Cost $15.00. Call 386-438-3102 to reserve a spot.
Monday, April 14 at 100 AM – The 3B’s: Birds, Bees & Butterfly Baths
Easter present...Mother’s Day gift…garden enhancement? Join us for this hands-on workshop building a bath of your choice. All materials provided. Call 386-438-3102 to reserve a spot. Cost: $15.00
Wednesday, April 23 at 10 AM – PLANT PROPAGATION
Have a favorite plant of which you want more? Save money by learning how to take cuttings and propagating them. Signees will roam the Gardens taking cuttings of their choice and preparing them to take home. The cost of $20 includes pots and soil. Call 386-438-3102 to reserve a spot.
Saturday, April 26 at 10 AM – CELLPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY
Step up your photography game! Join us for a walk through the Gardens using your phone to learn the tips and tricks of capturing photos of interesting plants, flowers, butterflies, etc., that you want to remember and how to share your photos with others. Call 386-438-3102 to reserve a spot. Cost $15.00
