Community Happenings

 

Friday, Oct. 29

Trail of Treaters

The city of Williston will host the Trail of Treaters Friday, Oct. 29 from 5-7 p.m. See pages 23-24 for a map of participants.

 

Saturday, Oct. 30 

 

Bronson Chamber Yard Sale

The Bronson Chamber of Commerce is planning a yard sale to benefit its Pumpkin Festival Oct. 30.

The yard sale will be Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at 404 N. Hathaway.

 

HCE Annual Sale

 

HCE (Bronson Homemakers) is having their second annual sale on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the Levy County Extension Office on Alt. U.S. 27 (625 N. Hathaway Ave.) in Bronson.

 

Monday, Nov. 1

Etheridge Reception

A retirement reception for G. Frank Etheridge, school board member from the Williston area will be held from 4-6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1 at the Willisotn Middle School Cafetorium.

The reception is hosted by the public schools of Williston: Joyce M. Bullock Elementary, Williston Elementary, Williston Middle and Williston High Schools

Please RSVP to 352-528-2941 by Oct. 27.

 

 

Thursday, Nov. 4

Love and Remembrance Memorial

The Haven Hospice Love and Remembrance Memorial is open to anyone in the community who has lost a loved one. Attendees are encouraged to bring pictures and mementos of loved ones that can be placed on our Table of Memories. Refreshments will be served. Registration is not required. 

The memorial will be held Thursday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. at Haven Hospice Tri-Counties Care Center, 311 N.E. 9th St., Chiefland. Call Haven Hospice at 352-493-2333 for more information.

 

Friday, Nov. 5

FFA to have pre-game barbecue

The Williston FFA chapter will have a barbecue dinner fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 5, prior to the homecoming football game against Newberry.  The dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Williston High School cafeteria. The dinner is only $8 and you can purchase a ticket from any FFA member or call the Agriculture Department at 352-528-2153.  Walk ins are welcome.

 

Monday, Nov. 8

Williston Central Christian Academy

Williston Central Christian Academy located at 225 SE  4th Street in Williston will host a monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m.

 

Ongoing

 

SHARE

SHARE registrations and distribution at Cornerstone Assembly of God is as follows:

Distribution: Oct. 23 9-10 a.m.

Register: Nov. 5 1-3 p.m.

Distribution: Nov. 20 9-10 a.m.

Register: Dec. 3 1-3 p.m.

Distribution: Dec. 18  9-10 a.m.

For more information, call Elsie Neal at 528-5709.

 

Garage Sale Space

Planet Outlet Mall, located on Hwy. 27A, three miles west of Bronson will offer free seller space for weekly garage sales.

For more information, call 528-2950.

 

 

Spay/Neuter Clinic

Operation PETSNIP- A non-profit  spay/neuter clinic is now available to Levy County cats ($40) & dogs ($60) www.nmhp.net  or call: 352-376-6647 

 

 AMVETS Bingo

AmVets Post 444, located on Alt-27 just past the BP station on the left side headed toward Bronson, has Bingo every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The games are open to the public. 

Senior Singles

Senior singles, 55 and older, who need friendship are encouraged to join a group in Williston that hosts activities and conversation. 

For meeting information, call Alan Lovine at 222-0844 or Virginia Corbin at 528-5407.

 

Methodist Thrift Store

First United Methodist Church Mission Thrift store is open every Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The store is located at 25 SW 3rd St., Williston.

 

Volunteers Needed

Feisty Acres, a no-kill all-volunter cat rescue shelter, located between Bronson and Williston is in need of volunteers.

To learn more about Feisty Acres, or to volunteer, call Nute at (352) 528-2302, e-mail feistyedna@embarqmail.com or write:

Feisty Acres, Inc

PO Box 693

Williston, FL  32696

 

Dunnellon VFW Post 7991

The Veterans of Foreign Wars at 3107 W. Dunnellon Rd, CR 488, Dunnellon presents: Breakfast, including a massive plate of victuals (10 items), is served the second and fourth Sunday of every month from 8:30 - 11 a.m. at a cost of $6.  BINGO with a progressive jackpot is held every Friday from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.  Hot dogs, burgers and french fries are available.  Open to the public.

 Regular monthly meeting of the post and auxiliary(s) is at 5 p.m. to eat, 6 p.m. to meet the third Thursday of every month.

 

Lions Club Flea Market

The Williston Lions Club will open their Farmers’ Market every Saturday through December and hold Bingo every Friday at 7 p.m.

 

Registration: June 11, Distribution June 26

Registration: July 9, Distribution July 31

For more information, call Elsie Neal at 528-5709.

 

Plant sale

Williston High School Agriculture Department is holding its Spring Flower Sale with plants grown by Horticulture classes.

Prices are:

4” cups of Coleus, Impatiens, and Wax Begonias - $1

6” pots of Geraniums - $4

8” Hanging Baskets - $4

10” Hanging Baskets - $6

Contact Chris Wilder wilder@levy.k12.fl.us or the WHS Ag Dept. 528-2153.

 

Farmers’ Market

The Williston Lions Club will open their Farmers’ Market every Saturday through December and hold Bingo every Friday at 7 p.m.

 Levy County Farmers Market has fresh produce and plants.  If you have something home grown or handmade, you are encouraged to participate. Call Erv at 875-7756.