Community Calendar

Thursday, April 1
● Cornerstone Bike Nite - Every Thursday nite all BIKERS are welcome to attend the Bike Nite at Cornerstone Restaurant. Bikers meet at 6PM for good food and fellowship. Everyone is invited to attend. Once a month a ride is planned. Don’t miss the fun. See you Thursday nite.
● Marianna Ted Walt Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12046 - The VFW Meet on the 1st Thursday of the month, at 2830 Wynn Street. (The Old Senior Citizens Building) The covered dish supper is at 6 p.m., then the VFW and Auxiliary meets. For more information call 272-6084.
● The WILLIAM DUNAWAY CHAPTER, FLORIDA SOCIETY, SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, meets Thurs. Apr. 1st at Jim’s Buffet and Grill, with the Dutch treat meal starting at 6:30 P.M. Guest speaker will be Rosie Smith, Director of Public Relations, Marketing & Physician Recruitment at Jackson Hospital, and member of the Chipola Chapter, NSDAR. She will be speaking on her professional experiences at the hospital as well as her membership in the DAR and Huguenot Society. Anyone interested in the SAR is welcome. For more information call 594-6664.
● YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND Principles of Freedom 101 a study of the book “THE 5,000 YEAR LEAP” Discover the 28 Principles of Freedom you must understand if you desire peace, prosperity, and freedom. Understand why the last 200 years has brought about more progress than the previous 5,000 years. Know your Rights in America. DATE Thursday, April 1 and 8, 2010 Every 1st and 2nd Thursday TIME 6:00 - 8:00 PM LOCATION County Commission Building 2864 Madison Avenue, Marianna, FL The cost to attend is FREE Books are available for $10.00 Contact Felecia Dorchuck at 482-5079
● The Maundy Thursday Celebration at the First Presbyterian Church, corner of Jefferson and Clinton Streets in Marianna will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will include a meal typical of that which would have been shared by Jesus and his disciples using Fish, Bitter Greens, Fruit, Root Vegetables and Unleavened Bread. At the conclusion of the meal there will be reflections on the conversations that took place around the supper table that night between Jesus and his disciples, and a sharing together in the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. Donations will be received for the meal and reservations are requested. They may be made by calling the church office, 526-2430, or e-mail to firstpresmarianna@earthlink.net by noon on Monday, March 29. For more information please call the church at 526-2430, or check the church website at www.firstpresmarianna.org
● ‘ON THE MOVE FOR JESUS MINISTRY #2’ - ‘Broken But Yet Healed’ {3-Day Dynamic Anointed Service for Healing} Hosted by: Pastor Tonya Hill Bivens Dates: Thursday-Friday-April 1-2~Time: 7:00 p.m. & Saturday, April 3, 10:00 a.m. To be held at the Old Roulhac Middle School-Room #47-Chipley, Florida Speakers: Prophetess Faith Jackson, from Dothan Kingdom Center, Apostle Valencia Brinson, Gretna, FL., and Elder Gwen Sistruck, Chipley, FL. For more information call: Pastor Tonya Bivens-850.879.8480-Minister Janet Larett-850.638.7682, and Laytheria McNealy-850.251.3745
● PRE-EASTER FELLOWSHIP AND BREAKFAST to be held Thursday Evening, April 1st-Time: 6: 30 p.m. Poplar Springs MB Church-Marianna, FL. Combined with the following churches: Mt. Tabor MB Church, New Liberty Hill MB Church and New Hope MB Church Rev. Nelson Wilson, Pastor
Friday, April 2
● Jackson County NAACP Branch is Selling Boston Butts (smoked) Orders need to be placed in advance at $20.00 each by contacting Richard A. Patterson at 569-1294 or 557-0374 or the office 482-3766.
● St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, at the corner of Wynn St. and Lafayette St., will continue its observation of Holy Week in the liturgy of Good Friday at 6:00pm. The Good Friday Service consists of readings from scripture, prayers and a time to meditate on the cross. On Saturday at 7:00 pm we will celebrate the Great Vigil of Easter which is the great Easter experience for us. The service begins with the lighting of the New Fire that represents the victory in Christ of light and life over darkness and death. The Paschal Candle, lighted from the New Fire, symbolizes the Risen Christ and leads the procession into the darkened church where each person lights a candle from the Paschal Candle. Then, through several scripture readings we hear the Salvation story, from Genesis to Luke until we sing “Alleluia, Christ is risen, the Lord is risen indeed, Alleluia” and then the lights come on and we experience the wonder of the Resurrection. Come and join us in worship.
● Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church will be having an Easter Festival on Friday, April 02, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. There will be an egg hunt, Easter speeches, food, prizes and more. Please come out and enjoy the fun.
Saturday, April 3
● MUSICAL/WORKSHOP CONCERT TO BE HELD AT SECOND WEST MISSIONARY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION CHURCH 4110 Herring Avenue Saturday, April 3, 2010~ Time: 4:00 p.m. This concert is FREE. However, a love offering will be accepted in support of the children. Youth Director, Flora Davis is excited about their second concert and is looking forward to this years’ concert. Believing that it will be as uplifting as the one held last year. All parents, Second West members and friends are invited to come out in support of our youth as they perform so beautifully. For more information call 850.482.1023 (H)or 850.209.4890 (Cell) Flora Davis, Youth Director, Dr. H. G. McCullough, Moderator.
● Jackson County NAACP Branch is Selling Boston Butts (smoked) Orders need to be placed in advance at $20.00 each by contacting Richard A. Patterson at 569-1294 or 557-0374 or the office 482-3766.
● ALTRUSA Club of Marianna will be having their Annual Yard Sale Saturday, April 3rd at MEGA GYM on Kelson Ave, 8:00AM - 12:00. Proceeds from the Sale go to fund “Coats for Kids” and other community projects.
Sunday, April 4
● BUCKHORN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH will be having Sunrise Services at 6:00am Sunday, April 4th, 2010. Sunday Church School at 9:30am, morning worship at 11.00 am. Everyone is invited to come worship with us. Pastor Rev. William Harvey – Reporter Annie Speights 850-594-3544
● The First Presbyterian Church, corner of Jefferson and Clinton Streets in Marianna invite everyone to join them for their Easter Day celebrations Refreshments will be served in the fellowship hall from 9:30 until 9:45 a.m. A Celebration of Easter for all Ages, will begin at 9:45 a.m. in the fellowship hall. This will include music, singing, and puppets. The program will conclude with our group Easter picture on the front steps of the sanctuary, the placing of flowers on our cross, and the annual Easter Egg Hunt, for children Fifth Grade and below, on the church grounds. At 11 a.m. there will be a celebration in Word and Music the good news of the resurrection of Jesus. In addition to festive Easter hymns for choir and congregation, and the Easter anthem, “Majesty,” there will be some new music composed for Easter Day 2010 by choir director, Larry Nelson. The Scripture readings will be from Luke 24:1-12 and I Corinthians 15:12-20. Pastor Huw Christopher’s sermon title will be, “What if….” Following the Worship Service there will be an informal covered dish luncheon for all who would like to participate. For more information please call the church at 526-2430 or check the church website at www.firstpresmarianna.org
● Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church will be having Easter Morning Service on Sunday, April, 04, 2010 at 7:00 a.m.  Rev. Dwight Cockerham, Sr. will be in charge of the service. Please come and help us celebrate the resurrection of Christ.
● Rocky Creek Baptist Church will hold their Easter sunrise service at 6:30 A.M.; Breakfast at 8:00 A.M.; Sunday School at 9:00 A.M.; and Worship Service at 10:00 A.M. The Public is encouraged to come and join in glorifying the Lord! Located off Hwy 71, one mile south of I-10, turn left on Rocky Creek Road; the Church is approx. three miles on the left. For more information call 850-594-4474
● The Brotherhood Breakfast Club of New Easter Missionary Baptist Church in Graceville, Florida will host its Regular Monthly Breakfast, Sunday, April 4th at 7:00 A.M. in the Church Fellowship Hall. The public is invited.
● EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE New Hope MB Church 5990 Wintergreen Road Two Egg, FL.-Time 6:00 Breakfast will follow - Easter Program~ Time: 11:00 a.m. Youth in Charge-With an Easter Egg Hunt Following the Program Rev. L.V. Farmer, Pastor
● EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE TO BE HELD AT {Symbolizing Jesus’ Resurrection} New Easter MB Church With Salem AME Church 977 Hope Avenue Graceville, Florida - Time: 6:00 a.m. Speaker Rev. Melenda T. Smith, Salem AME Church This service will be conducted by local Masons Breakfast will be served in the fellowship hall immediately following service by the NEBC Breakfast Club-Don Pittman and Men in Charge Rev. Price Wilson, Pastor
● Easter Sunrise Service - On Easter Sunday morning, April 4th, at 6:00 AM, come and join us as we celebrate the Resurrection Of Jesus Christ our Lord at Citizens Lodge. This worship service is sponsored by The Greater Marianna Ministerial Association and it is an ecumenical service. The ministers involved come from a wide variety of area churches and many different denominations in order to spread this invitation as widely as possible. We welcome those who may not have a church home for the Easter celebration as well as those who just enjoy worshipping at the dawn of the Easter Day. Come and join us for worship, music, fellowship, and a free Continental breakfast to follow. Bring your lawn chairs and join us at Citizen’s Lodge on Easter morning at 6:00 AM. Don’t be late, you do not want to miss the Son rise!
Thursday, April 8
● The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Jackson Hospital, will have a ribbon cutting for Dr. David Flick of Panhandle Medical Group at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2010. His office is located at 4306B Third Street, Marianna. For more information contact Rosie Smith at Jackson Hospital at 718-2696 or the Chamber at 482-8060.
● Piano Road Band performs free concert at Graceville Civic Center at 7:00 P.M. Recording artist Bob Snyder will be honored.
● YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND Principles of Freedom 101 a study of the book “THE 5000 YEAR LEAP” Discover the 28 Principles of Freedom you must understand if you desire peace, prosperity, and freedom. Understand why the last 200 years has brought about more progress than the previous 5,000 years. Know your Rights in America. DATE Thursday, April 1 and 8, 2010 Every 1st and 2nd Thursday TIME 6:00 - 8:00 PM LOCATION County Commission Building 2864 Madison Avenue, Marianna, FL The cost to attend is FREE Books are available for $10.00 Contact Felecia Dorchuck at 482-5079
Friday, April 9
● Emerald Coast Hospice Giant Yard Sale – March 19/20 and April 9/10. Offices 4374 Lafayette St., Marianna
Monday, April 12
● The special committee of the Jackson Hospital Board of Trustees will hold a meeting on Monday, April 12 at 5:30 pm in the Boardroom in the hospital.
Wednesday, April 14
● Chipola Retirees will meet on Wednesday, April 14, 11:30 at Gazebo Coffee Shoppe & Deli for lunch and fellowship. All retirees, spouses, and friends are welcome to attend.
Friday & Saturday, April 16th and 17th
● Marianna Arts Festival and BBQ Cook-Off. See http://www.mariannaartsfestival.com/ for more info and applications.
● Believers’ Outreach Ministry 3471 Hwy 90 West Marianna, Fl Invites you to attend the 10th Annual Pastor’s Appreciation For Pastor/Founder Gladys W. Inman Guest speakers: Friday, April 16, 2010, 6:00PM Pastor Virginia Smith & Faith Cornerstone Church Malone, Florida Sunday, April 18, 2010 11:00 AM Rev. David Greene & St. Matthews MB Church Cottondale, Florida 3:00 PM Minister Joseph Cody & Union Hill MB Church Cottonwood, Alabama. Please come with your heart, mind, and soul prepared to receive the blessings God has in store for you. Call 850-209-0095 or 557-1600 for additional information
Saturday, April 17
● Scarlett Harrington will be the guest speaker at Believers’ Outreach Ministry on Saturday, April 17, 2010 @ 9:00AM in honor of Pastor Gladys Inman’s 10th Pastor Appreciation Celebration. Believers’ Outreach Ministry praise team will host a complimentary breakfast buffet for local ministers in honor of this event. Local pastors and ministers are invited to attend. Please call 850-209-0095 or 850-557-3823 to reserve seating for the free breakfast buffet.
● The 13th Annual Kynesville School Reunion will be held: Saturday, April 17, at: Amos Morris Pavilion 2095 Morris Road Cottondale, FL 32431 Telephone 850-579-4608 Doors Open at 10:00 A.M. with lunch being served at noon. Please bring covered dishes and please bring your lawn chairs
Monday, April 26
● The Board of Trustees of Jackson Hospital will hold its regular Finance Committee meeting on Monday, April 26, 2010 at 5:30 pm in the Hudnall Building.
Wednesday, April 28
● The Board of Trustees of Jackson Hospital will hold its regular monthly Board Meeting on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 5:30 pm in the Hudnall Building.
Saturday, May 1
● The Miss Sneads Pageants will be held May 1, 2010 at 6:00 central time in the Sneads High School auditorium. The deadline to sign up is Monday, April 5th. For further information please call Mindy Howell @ 482-9004 ext. 245.
● YARD SALE / FLEA MARKET - The Town of Clayhatchee, Alabama will hold a community YARD SALE / FLEA MARKET on May 1, 2010 at the Clayhatchee Recreation Park from 7:00 am until ? Spaces (12 X 12ft.) are $15.00 - Some tables are available Concessions will be open For more information, call 334-598-4321 or 334-598-2332
Thursday, May 7
● Marianna Ted Walt Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12046 - The VFW Meet on the 1st Thursday of the month, at 2830 Wynn Street. (The Old Senior Citizens Building) The covered dish supper is at 6 p.m., then the VFW and Auxiliary meets. For more information call 272-6084.