Saturday March 7
• On Saturday, March 7, the Madison County Future Farmers of America (FFA) Alumni is holding an annual squirrel hunt. Participants may only harvest the Eastern Gray Squirrel. All Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) regulations must be followed when harvesting gray squirrels. You must take your squirrels home. Adult supervision is required for all youth participating. A two-person team can be any combination of youth, adult or K9. Participants may hunt alone, but are required to pay the $40 team fee.
• Lee First Baptist Church is hosting Need it, Take it, Pay What you Want Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m on 8157 US-90 in Lee. It is sponsored by Lee First Baptist’s Youth group, with proceeds going to help a church family affected by cancer. They are accepting yard sale items as well as cash donations. Donated items can be dropped off under the awning at Lee First Baptist Church. For any questions, text or call (850) 274-2915.
• At 8 a.m., the Madison Restoration Committee will be hosting a Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the C and E restaurant. This event serves as a time to commit to serve the community. For more information on the breakfast, contact Ray Mobley at (850) 445-7423 or Donnel Davis at (850) 673-9533
Saturday March 14
• Join Animal Blessing, a service for all God’s creates and their caretakers, for their upcoming services on Saturday. Starting at 10 a.m., Madison County Police will host a K-9 demonstration, followed by a blessing service at 10:30 a.m. To end it off, at 11 a.m. there will be a walk-up animal blessing. The event takes place on 305 NW Rocky Springs Church Rd, in Madison.
Saturday April 11
• Charlotte’s Hope Ministries is hosting a Lunch with Women Empowering Women. The event will be held at The Bridge on 1135 US 90, in Madison with $15 dollar tickets that include lunch. Door prizes will be available along with guest speakers. To get tickets, visit their website char-hope.org.
Saturday April 18
• Join the community as the Madison Chamber of Commerce hosts Down Home Days: Retreat to Vintage Florida. The festival starts at 9 a.m. and lasts until 4 p.m., with the parade commencing at 10 a.m.
Every Monday and Wednesday
Young ladies interested in playing volleyball for Madison County High School (MCHS) in the fall are encouraged to attend volleyball conditioning sessions every Monday and Wednesday, starting Monday, July 7. Sessions will take place in the MCHS gymnasium from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. each afternoon. The sessions will be under the direction of new MCHS Volleyball Coach Brittany Weaver.
Every Monday through Saturday
There is a Seed Lending Library at the Madison Public Library, located at 378 College Loop, in Madison. It is open during normal hours and has various seasonal seeds available for checkout.
The Lee Public Library, located at 7783 E U.S. 90, in Lee, will have chalk art available during normal hours. Lee Public Library staff encourage anyone to come out and leave their mark on the sidewalk or board for everyone to see. Chalk will be provided and anyone is welcome to create chalk art.
Every Tuesday
Starting at 10 a.m. until 11 p.m., Madison Public Library, located at 378 College Loop, in Madison, will start community yoga with Annie Isabella from Ashtanga Yoga. At yoga, anyone can improve their flexibility and mindfulness. This is open to any skill levels. There will be a few mats supplied, however you are more than welcome to bring your own.
At noon, the Lions Club holds it 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.
The Madison Public Library, located at 378 College Loop, in Madison, will host Game Day, featuring the Nintendo Switch from 2:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. They will offer classic board games, puzzles and LEGOs. This event is for all ages.
At 4 p.m. from 5 p.m. Lego club will be held for children six years and older. If anyone has any Legos they want to donate to the club, they can visit the Lee Public Library, located at 7783 E US 90, in Lee, with any donations.
Every Wednesday
A representative from the Department of Children and Families (DCF) will be at the Madison Public Library, located at 378 College Loop, in Madison, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The representative will be able to help anyone apply for services and answer any questions.
At 12 p.m., the Madison Rotary Club meets in the Villa 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.
Lee Public Library, located at 7783 E U.S. 90, in Lee, will hold Family Movie Night from 2 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Every Wednesday in August
From 2 p.m. until 3 p.m., the Lee Public Library, located at 7783 E U.S. 90, in Lee, will host Bingo. Anyone is welcome to come and play Bingo.
Every Thursday
Starting at 10 a.m. the Lee Public Library, located at 7783 E U.S. 90, in Lee, will hold Storytime with Miss Jodi. These story times will include live storytelling for everyone to enjoy.
From 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., Madison Public Library, located at 378 College Loop, in Madison, will host Preschool Story-time, which will include stories, songs, puppets, crafts and much more.
From 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. there will be coffee, tea and coloring books at the Lee Public Library, located at 7783 U.S. 90, in Lee. Adults are welcome to bring their own coloring book and enjoy relaxing and a cup of coffee/tea. This event is free.
From 2:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. there will be an Artisan Corner/Crafts (Fun Day) event held at the Madison Public Library, located at 378 College Loop, in Madison. Additional programs and guests may be presented.
All day the Lee Public Library, located at 7783 E U.S. 90, in Lee, will have a puzzle day. During puzzle day, people can visit the library and help put together a puzzle with the Lee Public Library.
Fellowship of Madison will be hosting “Little Movers, Mommy and Me” movement classes for moms and toddlers four and under. The purpose of this class is to engage toddlers in fun and developmental activities in a safe and nurturing environment while allowing mothers in the community to connect. Classes are completely free, and mothers are encouraged to bring a yoga mat if they have one.
Every First and Third Thursday
Makerspace will be held at the Madison Public Library, located at 378 College Loop, in Madison, from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Makerspace is a workspace where children can learn how to use high-tech to no-tech tools. At makerspace, they will learn tools like Osmo, Code & Go Robot Mouse and Dash & Dot.
Second and fourth Thursdays of every month
From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., Kiwanis meetings are held. The meetings are held at the Madison County US/IFAS Extension Office Meeting Room, located at 184 NW College Loop, in Madison.
The Creative Kids Club will be held from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Madison Public Library, located at 378 College Loop, in Madison. At the Creative Kids Club, everyone will be able to enjoy creativity of fun, while creating various works of art.
The Madison Public Library, located at 378 College Loop, in Madison, will host Genealogy for Everyone from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Here you will learn how to trace your family history. Any skill level is welcome to attend. Bring a laptop and any family information you have (birth/death dates or marriage certificates). From there you will be assisted in constructing your family tree. At this event, you will also learn about the free online tools and library resources available, alongside access records and databases to find your ancestors for free. Volunteers will help anyone get their free records of their family history. For more information, please contact Tammy Beauchamp at (941) 286-9682.
Every Friday
There will be Fiber Art with Tracey Fletcher at the Lee Public Library, located at 7783 E U.S. 90, in Lee.
Every second and fourth Fridays of the month
From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., Mad Talkers Toastmakers Club meets at the Madison County Chamber of Commerce Office Board Room, located at 182 NW College Loop, in Madison.
Every third Saturday of the month
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Compassion in Action Crusade is held. 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.
Every Monday through Saturday
There is a Seed Lending Library at the Madison Public Library, located at 378 College Loop, in Madison. It is open during normal library hours and has various seasonal seeds available for checkout.