SUNDAY

Reception honoring Lindsay Gutierrez, 2 p.m. Nov. 19, Jim & Mary Threatte Art & Civic Center, Lakeland. Ms. Gutierrez won the Ms. Veteran America contest in Washington, D.C.

Guest Artist Recital – Justin Benavidez, tuba, 3 p.m. Nov. 19 at Valdosta State University.

MONDAY

Azalea Winds Community Band practice, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Nov. 20, Valdosta Middle School band room, 110 Burton St. Practice is held every other Monday. The community is invited to participate. For more information, call 561-3167.

Bookfellows meeting, 4-5 p.m. Nov. 20, South Georgia Regional Library, 300 Woodrow Wilson Dr. Book: Hidden Figures. Reviewer: Monty Miller. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month, unless conflicting with a national holiday. For more information, call Mary Helen Watson at 251-1909.

Life with Diabetes Support Group meeting 6 p.m. Nov. 20, Old Smith Northview Hospital outpatient Pavilion, in the cafeteria. Please come to the east side (Turn to the right at the front of building). Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Lawrence: Q&A session. Free. No reservations needed. Open to the public. For more information, call (229) 433-7200.

A Home School Group meets on the second and fourth Monday of every month from August to May at the Johnston Lakes Library, 720 Lakes Blvd., Lake Park. Children can enjoy a story/science activity while parents share ideas. Call 559-8016for more details.

The Arts and Crafts Program at Miller Lakeland Library, 3:30 p.m. Mondays, 18 S. Valdosta Road, Lakeland. Open to all ages, and children can enjoy arts and crafts. Contact Young Adult Services Librarian at 229-333-0086, ext. 222 for more details.

Valdosta State University Student Jazz Combos 7:30 p.m., Nov. 20.

TUESDAY

South Georgia Regional Library Board meeting, 1 p.m. Nov. 21, Valdosta-Lowndes Regional Library, 300 Woodrow Wilson Dr.

Family Story Time is held after school on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. in the Amphitheater of the Valdosta -Lowndes County Library, 300 Woodrow Wilson Drive. Story time suitable for all ages and perfect for a family that’s looking for something fun to do together in the afternoon.

WEDNESDAY

Preschool Story Time, 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, Salter Hahira Library, 220 E. Main St., Hahira. Stories, finger plays, puppets, and fun activities that will help little ones learn to love reading. Suitable for children birth – 3 1/2 years. Call 229-794-3063.

Preschool Story Time, 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday, Johnston Lakes Library, 720 Lakes Blvd., Lake Park. Children can enjoy stories with expert readers.

Preschool Story Time at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday during the school year, Miller Lakeland Library, 18 S. Valdosta Road.

THURSDAY

‘A Day of Caring, Sharing, and Giving’ event, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Nov. 23, St. John AME Church, 800 W. Magnolia St. Sponsored by the Sons of Solomon Lodge No. 151 and Electa Chapter No. 323. There will be a Thanksgiving dinner served with turkey, dressing and all the trimmings. Also free clothing of all sizes available; free haircuts and shaves. For a free ride or more details, contact Grand Master Eddie L. Koonce (229) 740-1916, or Deputy Grand Master Johnny Robinson, (229) 375-2174.

UPCOMING

Valdosta Board of Education Work session cancelled Nov. 28, due to a lack of quorum.

South Georgia Community Service Board meeting, 1 p.m. Nov. 28, Sisters/The Parrish House, 1401 S. Hutchinson Ave., Adel.

Valdosta Symphony Orchestra “Nutcracker” at Mathis Auditorium 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 3.

The Crescent Christmas Open House, 2-5 p.m. Monday-Friday in December. Closed Dec. 25-26, The Crescent, 904 N. Patterson St. Theme” The Magic of Christmas”.

Adel-Cook County Christmas Parade, “Christmas Through the Ages”, 5 p.m. Dec. 2, starting at 4th Street and North Cleveland Ave. heading west in Adel. For more details call the Adel-Cook County Chamber of Commerce, (229) 896-2281.

Valdosta State University Wind Ensemble and Choir Concert 3 p.m. Dec. 3.

South Georgia String Project at Valdosta State University 6 p.m. Dec. 4.

Zaxby’s Spirit Night for Pinevale Elementary School, 5 p.m. Dec. 5, at Zaxby’s, 3250 Inner Perimeter Road, Valdosta.

“A Children’s Christmas Celebration”, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Dec. 9, Valdosta Church of the Nazarene, 4434 N. Forrest St. Presented by Valdosta Quota Club. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Activities include crafts, goody bags, visit with Santa, refreshments, photo op, and story time featuring “The Christmas Story” with live Nativity Scene and “The Night Before Christmas.” Tickets: $12 per child and are available at First State Bank and Trust Company, Inner Perimeter Road; Brooker Insurance, 1808 Jerry Jones Dr.; The Image Salon, 1900 Gornto Rd.; or any Quotarian. Proceeds to benefit Megan’s House and other local charities. For more information, please call (229) 245-5515.

Bookfellows meeting, 4-5 p.m. Dec. 18, South Georgia Regional Library, 300 Woodrow Wilson Dr. Book: Lady Susan. Reviewer: Patricia Marks. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month, unless conflicting with a national holiday. For more information, call Mary Helen Watson at 251-1909.

Life with Diabetes Support Group meeting 6 p.m. Dec. 18, Old Smith Northview Hospital outpatient Pavilion, in the cafeteria. Please come to the east side (Turn to the right at the front of building). Holiday Social – All educators!. Free. No reservations needed. Open to the public. For more information, call (229) 433-7200.