MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS
Big Bend Horseman's Association Open Horsepen Horse Show at College Park Arena
Chamber member Big Bend Horseman's Association will have its Open Horse Show at College Park Arena at 9:00 am on Saturday, May 12 at 2729 West Washington, west of Monticello. The event is PAC (APHA) and OHSA sanctioned. Halter, Gaited, English, Western, Speed and High points awards for English, Western and High point of the day. Deborah Shiver with OHSA will judge the competition. Helmets are encouraged for all riders and will be required for any child uner 16 years of age. The program will include the introduction of Jefferson County officials and guests; introduction of BBHA officers and board of directors; welcoming words and sponsor recongition from BBHA VP Pam Clark; welcoming words from County Commissioner Betsy Barfield; a ribbon cutting by BBHA President Donna Winsloe and Barfield; a flag ceremony followed by the Horse Show.
For more information go to http://bigbendhorse.com, or email bigbendhorse@yahoo.com or call Edye Corley at (850)-997-2131
For the event flyer click here...
For the event program click here...
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It's the Main Street Monticello benefit for the restoration of the historic Old Jail House
located at 380 W Dogwood Street. It's a Gangsters and Moll's Speakeasy, May 12. Time TBA. Their goal is to seek donations of items from businesses and individuals for a silent auction to be held during the event. Contact a Main Street member if you are interested in donating items for auction. Tickets are $50. Enjoy chocolate desserts, lite bites, champagne and live music, Swing Shift featuring Betsy Gray, and spooky tours of the Old Jail. Come dressed to kill 20's style! |
Don't forget that this weekend, May 12th and 13th, is the Tallahassee Builder's Association 2012 Parade of Homes. Chamber member Kessler Construction has a fabulous home on the tour. It is the home we toured on our last Chamber Business After 5 in April. Kessler Construction has the most expensive home on the tour, so they are hoping that many people will make the trip to Monticello see the home and take a tour of Monticello as well. If you are curious, the home is located 2123 E Washington Hwy. From downtown Monticello, travel 2 miles east on US 90 and turn left at the signage through the gated entrance. There are a few guides for the tour that will be left in the boxes in front of the Chamber.
Times: Saturday May 12 from 10am to 6pm
Sunday, May 13 from 12pm to 6pm
Hope to see you on the tour! |
| Don't forget to make your reservation for Mother's Day Luncheon at the Wyrick-Simmons House in the garden on Sunday, May 13 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Tickets are $15 for Adults; $5 for children under 12. Call Beulah Brinson to make your reservations at 997-2465 today! |
| Need a Mother's Day gift? Tanning Gift Certificates make a great gift! Now available at the Monticello Health and Fitness Center. Stop by and see the new salon. It's finally OPEN! |
| The Monticello Opera House announces their Annual Member Meeting and Dinner on Friday, May 18. Tickets are $30 for non-members; $25 for members. Carrie Ann & Co is catering; entertainment by guitarist Justin Crews. Call 850-997-4242 to make your reservations or purchase your tickets online at www.monticellooperahouse.org. |
Job Opportunity! Camp Instructors needed for NFCC Kids in College summer camps at the North Florida Community College.
This program is back by popular demand and currently seeking qualified summer camp instructors to run half-day camp programs. Those interested should apply by May 11. Camps will run from June 11 to August 2, with no camps the week of July 2-4.
The Kids in College program provides young students ages 8-12 with an interactive, engaging experience throughout the summer. This summer's theme "An Innovation of Fun", seeks to provide children with a fun hands-on learning experience across a variety of subjects. Summer camp instructors are currently being sought for the below possible camp topics: Science, Math, Creative Writing, Sports, Fitness, Crafts, Art, Computers, Technology, Puppetry, Music, Drama, Ecology, Photography, Language/Culture, Living History, Dance, Careers, and Culinary.
Camps will run Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to noon or 1 to 5 p.m. Instructors are paid $200 a week per half day camp, which includes 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after the camp ends. Class size may vary be between 12-25 students. All camps must have eight pre-registered students in order to run. Camps with a lower enrollment are subject to cancellation. Priority will be given to proposals and completed employment applications received by May 11, 2012. To submit a Kids in College Summer Camp proposal visit: www.nfcc.edu/community-programs/community-education/kids-in-college. Applicants not already employed by North Florida Community College must also complete the NFCC Application for Employment. For more information about Kids in College contact Kim Halfhill at (850) 973-1623 or email HalfhillK@nfcc.edu. |
This in from the Tourist Development Council and VisitFlorida:
It’s time for small towns across the country (population less than 150,000) to rally support for Rand McNally and USA TODAY’s Best of the Road competition. The 2012 campaign currently showcases 450 towns that have been nominated by locals, 23 of which are in Florida, including Monticello! The nomination and voting period ends May 15, and will determine 30 finalist towns, which will be visited and judged by six road-warrior teams. Eventually, one town will prevail in each of five categories, including: Most Beautiful, Most Patriotic,
Friendliest, Most Fun and Best for Food.
- To vote and/or nominate your favorite Florida small town visit BestOfTheRoad.com. You may have to make a username and password to vote. It only takes a few minutes and it's free!
- On the right of the page click the green button that says "Review and Vote"
- A search window will appear, type in Monticello Florida then click "Search"
- Then under the photo click on Monticello.
- Click on "Review and Vote again". You'll be asked to write a short review of Monticello.
- Then click on Friendliest, Most Beautiful, Most Fun, Most Patriotic, or Best For Food and vote.
You can vote once a day per email address. We currently have 1 vote for Friendliest and 1 vote for Most Beautiful. We can win if we have the most votes in one category. Please choose one and vote! Share this on your Facebook page, on Twitter, or email it to your friends. Let’s work together to ensure Florida is represented in the finals and ultimately, that Monticello is showcased as one of the five Best of the Road towns in 2012! |
| Take Charge of Your Career Success Workshop, featuring Dr. Cheryl Rainey, May 17, 1pm to 5pm at the Smith-Williams Center, 2295 Pasco Street in Tallahassee, FL. Cost of the 4 hour workshop is $65. For more information, click here... |
ORGANIC GARDENING 101: “Pest, Weed and Disease Control” workshop!
Join North Florida Community College’s Green Industries Institute
for its Organic Gardening 101 workshop “Pest, Disease and Weed Control” on Saturday, May 19 in Monticello, Fla. The three-hour workshop will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 12 p.m. “If you have gardened in Florida in the summer, you know that it is basically a war out there and your vegetables are the victims,” said Claire Mitchell, Sustainable Agriculture Programs Manager at Green Industries. “This workshop will go over organic methods for keeping your garden healthy as it heats up.” Workshop is $25. Participants are asked to pre-register online at http://www.nfcc.edu/green-industries/organic-gardening-101. Green Industries Institute is located at 2729 W Washington St on Highway 90, just three miles west of downtown Monticello. For more information, please email Claire Mitchell at mitchellc@nfcc.edu or visit http://www.nfcc.edu/green-industries. |
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| Workforce Resource Fair May 23, 2012 from 1 pm - 4 pm. Click here for more information... |
New classes from One Heart Earth Center:
Healing with Roses and Growing Roses Organically June 2 at 10:00 am. Pam Greenewald, owner of Angel Gardens, returns to share her knowledge and love of roses. You will discover how to use plant spirit medicine and vibrational energy to create rose essences for healing. Pam will also share her information on how to grow exquisite organic roses. Roses will be available for purchase. Since Pam drives up from Alachua, we need a serious commitment from 10 people to hold class. Please forward this email to your friends. To RSVP call (850) 997-7373.
Invitation to the Muse, a Writing Adventure with Katya Taylor Saturday June 9, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Second class! The first one was wonderful with participants from Atlanta, Lake City, Tallahassee, Monticello, and Wacissa! Invitation to the Muse: Enjoy the wisdom and playfulness of the pen, as we explore in prose and poetry the creativity waiting for expression within each of us. Beginners and accomplished wordsmiths all welcome. $35. Bring a journal or other writing material. A maximum of 10 participants. There is space in this class. Veronica and her friend, Cheryl B, and Donna have signed up so far. To RSVP call (850) 997-7373. |
| Summer Camp! Monticello Christian Academy will offer Summer Day Camp to students age 4 to 11 beginning June 4 through July 27. Camp hours will be Monday though Friday from 7 am to 6 pm. Activities include art, music, hands-on learning, games and more! MCA will also offer an Academic Summer Camp to high-school students who need to make up credits to graduate or just want to get ahead. Each Academic session is three weeks. Classes offered for credits are Math, English, History, and Science. Session 1 classes will be held June 11 through June 28 and will run Monday through Thursday 8 am to 12 pm. Session 2 will be held July 9 though July 26 and will run Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 12 pm. Students will receive 1/2 a credit per session. No more than one excused absence is permitted. Summer Camps are open to everyone not just MCA student. MCA reserves the right to cancel any classes that do not meet the minimum size requirement. For more information, registrations, or fees contact the school office at (850)-997-6048. |
 FREE Summer Art Classes at Jefferson Arts Gallery, June 25-29 for current grant students and new students living in Jefferson County. This will be a one week, half day, art experience for children ages 6 and up. Details to follow. Email info@jeffersonartsgallery.com if you are interested. This will be the last activity for the Art Gallery sponsored through the Travel Arts Outreach Grant II, 2011-2012. The Jefferson Arts Gallery Travel Art Outreach II Grant is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. Class size will be limited. Enroll today! |
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