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Full Harvest Supermoon 2025
hides behind clouds
Except for one shot from The Ink Pad
The Waxing Gibbous Moon of Oct. 5 is seen between a break in the passing cloud cover that Sunday night.
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JEMLANDS – A somewhat regular exercise of an amateur astronomer taking pictures of the Moon as he tried to catch the full supermoon of October, 2025, stated Sunday night (Oct. 5) when the single largest natural satellite of Earth was directly overhead (12 O’Clock High in one sense although it was not that late) from The Ink Pad, located in the unrecorded subdivision known as Jemlands in Levy County.
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The lunar cycle is the process of the moon's visibility from Earth. There are eight phases, and the whole cycle takes about 29 and one-half days, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and some other scientific organizations that study astronomical matters from the perspective of earthlings.
On Monday (Oct. 6), the moon phase was Waxing Gibbous, and according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation, 99 percent of its surface was illuminated Monday night.
Speaking of the Moon and NASA, four astronauts are scheduled to venture around the Moon on Artemis II, the first crewed mission on NASA's path to establishing a long-term presence at the Moon for science and exploration through Artemis. The 10-day flight, potentially in 2026, will help confirm systems and hardware needed for early human lunar exploration missions.
Artemis 1 was unmanned and made the trip successfully. The mission launched on Nov, 16, 2022, and lasted for 25.5 days, ending with a successful splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on Dec. 11, 2022. Jeff M. Hardison, publisher of HardisonInk.com was approved as a journalist to watch the launch or Artemis I, but given economic limits and delays from an initial launch date, he did not go to Brevard County.
Hardison has applied for “Media Day” to write and take pictures about the Artemis II rocket and Orion space capsule, but credential accreditation and acceptance is delayed indefinitely due to federal government leaders failing to be able to pay federal workers’ wages for a while in what is known colloquially as a government “shutdown,” according to a statement made to journalists from NASA.
Meanwhile, back at Jemlands, this October full Moon is known as the Harvest Moon.
Harvest Moon is the winner from the views of the majority of writers about the name, and it is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox, which in 2025 falls in October, not September.
Given the cloudiness on some days for shooting the Moon from Jemlands at what would have been the most opportune time for supermoon shots, this month’s moon may be named the “Shot Moon” for people keeping track of unique full moon names noted on the daily news website.
The Full Harvest Supermoon of October 2025, regardless of its name, became the first supermoon of 2025.
NASA writers noted that the moon goes through phases as it completes its 29.5-day orbit around Earth. The changing angles between the Sun, Moon and Earth cause the different phases observed by people looking from the Earth toward the Moon.
From Earth, the Moon can look full, partially lit, or even disappear entirely, but viewers always see the same side. To see the other side of the Moon requires a person to be in a spacecraft that flies for that vantage point.
What changes between the points of a full moon and a new moon is the amount of sunlight reflected from its surface, depending on its position in orbit.
This year, it was the latest date that the Harvest Moon has appeared since 1987, when the full moon occurred on Oct, 7, 1987.
It was also the first supermoon in 11 months.
First coined in 1979, the term “supermoon” refers to any new or full moon that occurs when it is within 90 percent of its closest approach to Earth -- its perigee.
Live Science, Space.com, Astronomy.com and many others call this most recently past full Moon, the “Harvest Moon.”
Some say it took place at 11:48 p.m. EDT on Oct. 6.
In Jemlands, it would take the launch of an airship to get above the clouds to have seen it on Monday night. By the way, this article is based on northern hemisphere viewing, in case it looks different from the other side of the planet.
Blimp crosses Levy County airspace
Airship slated to be
over Jacksonville on Monday night
Seen and photographed from Levy County Road 347 east of Fowler’s Bluff and facing east, A Goodyear blimp flies early Friday evening (Oct. 3).
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LEVY COUNTY – It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No! It’s a blimp! And it is not just any ol’ run-of-the-mill blimp.
The Goodyear Wingfoot Two Blimp flew over Levy County, among other areas, on Friday (Oct. 3).
By the way, according to a Car and Driver magazine writer in 2019, “The Wingfoot Two is a 10-ton tire-selling American icon, and it's technically a semirigid airship” rather than being a blimp like the days of old where they were used to transport people from one place to another.
Still, it is the Goodyear Blimp from the perspective of many folks on the ground who look up.
Wingfoot Two (N2A) is based in Pompano Beach Airpark. This airpark is a public airport located one mile northeast of the central business district of the City of Pompano Beach (Broward County).
The Goodyear Wingfoot Two was welcomed to the fleet on Oct. 21, 2016, as noted on the Goodyear Blimp site. Wingfoot Two, as are all the modern Goodyear blimps, was built at Wingfoot Lake in Suffield, Ohio.
Using a camera that is the best in the daily news website's camera collection for shooting Moon pictures, and the best one available at the moment, the blimp is zoomed-in upon for more detail.
Part of the history of the Goodyear Wingfoot Two is that it became the first Goodyear blimp in more than 50 years to serve as a jump platform for skydivers when the United States Air Force Academy Wings of Blue skydive team made an historic leap from above the Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee, on Sept. 10, 2016.
There are other Goodyear blimps.
Built in 1917, the hangar at Wingfoot Lake in Ohio is the oldest airship facility and one of the oldest active aircraft bases in the world, in addition to being a maintenance and construction facility for Goodyear's blimp fleet.
Goodyear has operated a Blimp base in Pompano Beach since 1979.
On Monday (Oct. 6), the Goodyear Blimp is scheduled to be in the air over Jacksonville for the National Football League’s game of the Kansas City Chiefs versus the Jacksonville Jaguars for Monday Night Football.
While the blimp is set to be in the air, the Jaguars are slated to be on the air via Monday Night Football for the 18th time and third straight season when they host the Kansas City Chiefs at EverBank Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 8:15 p.m., according to NFL and other sources.
Levy County Horse Club Trailriders
24th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness
Trail Ride slated for Oct. 18
Information Provided
By LCHCT President Katherine M. Dunlop and
LCHCT Secretary Bonnie Wilson
Published Oct. 4, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.
GOETHE STATE FOREST -- The Levy County Horse Club Trailriders (LCHCT) are holding the 24th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Trail Ride at Tidewater Trail Head in Goethe State Forest, 9110 S.E. Levy County Road 337 -- northwest of Dunnellon. This trail ride to help in the awareness of breast cancer is in conjunction with Greenways and Trails Month. Florida is home to thousands of miles of trails and many recreational greenways where visitors can enjoy picnicking, bicycling and other outdoor activities such as riding on horseback.
The ride is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18.
Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the cost is $35 per rider, which includes one free lunch ticket per registered rider.
This event is an all-day affair and horse riders can all go at their own pace.
There is a costume contest, which is horse and rider BCA-themed. In the context of horse shows, BCA can stand for Breed Classification. It refers to the classification of horses based on their breed, which is important for judging and competition.
There is a poker ride set for Saturday starting at 9 a.m. with
a minimum donation of $10 per hand – and there is a plan for a $75 winner.
There are going to be fun raffles scheduled after lunch. And the lunch that is free with registration, is available for people other than those who registered for the trail ride for $12 per meal. This lunch includes pulled pork with green beans, potato casserole, coleslaw, a dessert and a drink.
Lunch starts at 12:30 p.m. Overnight camping is available at no charge Friday through Sunday. Water for horses and bathroom
facilities are available. There is no electric service available. CURRENT COGGINS WILL BE CHECKED!
All donations go to benefit local breast cancer patients. Donations to this event are tax-deductible under IRS revenue code 501c3.
The LCHCT is a non-profit organization that is a trail
riding group. Members come from the Tri-County Area of Levy County, Gilchrist County and Dixie County, and beyond.
Members ride at different speeds and on many different breeds of horses, from quarter horses to Paso Fino horses.
The club schedules a ride every weekend on Saturday during the season from September until June. There are campouts in the fall and winter when the weather is cooler. As noted, this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Trail Ride is in conjunction with the Greenways and Trails Month.
The LCHCT works with the Shands Cancer Center, and they make sure the fundraising revenue stays in local counties to help neighbors who need help.
Check out the LCHCT webpage www.levycountyhorseclub.com or send an email to levy2@flahorse.com for more information.
Crows and Squirrel Frolic
This is a series of clips from a stealth camera in August of 2025 that captures activity by crows and squirrel. They are all either eating or frolicking around somewhere in the Tri-County Area.
Click on the PHOTO to see and hear the video. (There is at least one loud caw in this video.)
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Buck And Doe Run
These are two clips taken from a dash camera in the late summer of 2025. In the first clip, an eight-point buck is seen running (on the driver’s side) next to the SUV on the driver’s side (left). The buck can be noticed just after the 2913 Nissan Juke passes a speed limit sign somewhere in the Levy-Dixie-Gilchrist counties area. In the second clip, on a lime rock road in the same area, two white-tailed does are seen on the same side of the road (driver’s side) before they dash into some nearby woods. Click on the PHOTO to see and hear the video (although there really is just noise).
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Sunset And Gulf Culvert
The Beach Front Motel sits near the Gulf of Mexico on Cedar Key and remains uninhabitable after being essentially ruined by hurricanes.
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CEDAR KEY – A blue sky with clouds provides a backdrop as the star closest to the Earth appears to sink in the western horizon behind some trees on an island.
It’s sundown on Sept. 17 at Cedar Key, in Levy County.
The huge Beach Front Motel stood, no longer habitable, as it rests in the background – serving as a silent witness to the power of water driven by hurricane force winds. Cedar Key is full of resilient people, but there are some things that have gone one step beyond recovery, at least for the moment.
A dog barks. Birds fly. Twenty-three seconds into this video, a fish jumps. It’s sundown at Cedar Key on Sept. 17. Watch in the water closely to see the fish. Click on the PHOTO to see and hear the video.
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The sun sets in the west as seen from Cedar Key on Sept. 17.
Meanwhile, one of the islands in the Gulf of Mexico connected by bridges to the main island known as Cedar Key serves as the horizon where the Sun drops toward.
The clouds and atmospheric conditions make it change as it slowly “sinks.” It goes from a big, beautiful, bright white light in the sky to a fiery orange, shooting that colored light onto puffs and swirls of clouds.
Birds wing their way home at sundown.
Birds head toward their nests. A lone dog barks a little bit. Mullet jump and jump and jump, challenging a photographer to try to capture that aquatic wildlife in midair.
A couple of airplanes launch from the airport on the island.
The exiting end of culverts that take stormwater from streets to the Gulf of Mexico show they have been ripped away from the moorings.
These two photos show the culvert end separated from the pipe and the manhole cover almost hidden below the sand over that covered opening.
The beauty of sundown and the remnants of a few storms’ destruction all were there to end a busy Wednesday, where a happy couple enjoy their day’s end by visiting the island from a residence in the relatively nearby forest.
Sunrise
It happens every day and each one is different, even though each one is the same. Some cannot be seen if the viewer is looking toward dense cloud-cover. This sunrise from Sunday morning (Sept. 21) is from looking east on Levy County Road 347 from the stop sign at Northwest 100th Avenue, which is the western border road for Jemlands, an unrecorded subdivision. On this day, the Sun is captured at the top of Jemlands Hill (formerly Mims Hill) as it is sandwiched between trees on either side of the county road.
CKWC 2026 Calendars go on sale
By Jan Hendrix of the Cedar Key Woman’s Club
Published Sept. 21, 2025 at 7:45 a.m.
CEDAR KEY -- The Cedar Key Woman’s Club (CKWC) 2026 Calendars are now on sale!
These calendars are a major fundraiser for the CKWC and can be purchased for $15 in Cedar Key at the Island Hotel & Restaurant, Hair by Haley, the Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce, 1842 Daily Grind & Mercantile, and at the Dilly Dally Gally.
Calendars have been a project of the CKWC since 2013, with the exception of last year when Hurricane Helene interrupted production. Started in 2012 as an idea by the late Jane Moore, the general public were asked to submit their favorite photo of Cedar Key for consideration in the calendar.
A team of members then selected the best photos for publication, which was a difficult task and continues to be among the challenges overcome by CKWC members. Then, in late fall, photo winners are special guests at a reception honoring them for their winning entries to the calendar.
Funds for this project and other CKWC ventures conducted during the year help support the Cedar Key Public Library, Cedar Key School, the Cedar Key Community Food Pantry, a local domestic violence center, as well as to support members of the American military service, help to fund Fisher House in Gainesville and provide revenue for other charitable cause.
The CKWAC members will gladly mail calendars for $20 each. Send a $20 check to Cedar Key Woman’s Club, P.O. Box 631, Cedar Key, FL 32625-0631, and include a name and address where the calendars are to be sent.
All of the members say, “Thank you for supporting the Cedar Key Woman’s Club!”
Electronic candidate filing
becomes official in Levy County
Levy County Supervisor of Elections Tammy Jones on Tuesday morning speaks to the County Commission about adopting a resolution related to candidates and political parties filing information electronically.
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BRONSON – Levy County Supervisor of Elections Tammy Jones on Tuesday morning (Sept. 16) found the five-member County Commission granting a request that reflects the county moving forward with modern methods for communication. On a motion by County Commissioner Johnny Hiers, seconded by Commissioner Charlie Kennedy, there was a 5-0 vote of approval by Hiers, Kennedy, Chair Desiree Mills, Vice Chair Tim Hodge and Commissioner Rock Meeks to Elections Supervisor Jones' request to approve a resolution implementing the provisions of Florida Statute 106.07(2)(a)2., requiring electronic filing of campaign finance reports of local candidates, political committees and county executive committees of political parties.
There was zero cost resulting from the resolution and it went into effect immediately after being passed.
Before approving the request, commissioners listened to Jones explain why they should adopt the resolution.
Jones said for several years local candidates have voluntarily provided this information by electronic filing, and it has provided the public with convenient access to important information. While candidates have consistently complied with the statute, Jones felt now is the time for Levy County to make the process “official.”
The reports that are required could have been submitted as paper reports, but with the passage of this resolution, now the reports will be required to be filed electronically, Jones explained.
“We don’t want to go backward to the stone age,” she said. “We want to move forward with the digital age.”
Jones said the statute allows the local authority to mandate electronic filing, and this resolution is just “sealing the deal.”
She noted the Levy County Supervisor of Elections Office is adding political committees and local executive parties to the requirement for electronic filing. The Levy County Republican Executive Committee and the Levy County Democratic Executive Committee are among those groups.
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Oct. 8, Wednesday
10:30-11:30 a.m. -- Parents with children aged 2 to 7 years old are invited to Family Storytime at the Luther Callaway Public Library, 104 N.E. Third St. in Chiefland. This will be a time for Fire Safety Week stories, songs and activities. This is free and open to the public. For more information, call 352-493-2758 or send an email to sburkhardt@neflin.org or dalexander@neflin.org. Call ahead to confirm schedule.
Oct. 11, Saturday
9 a.m.-12 p.m. -- The Gilchrist Prevention Coalition is hosting a Farm Share event to give away free food to anyone who drives a vehicle. There will be no walk-ups or bicycles. Bring a vehicle with trunk space to accept the food. Do not get out of the vehicle. Food will be given away as long as it lasts 0r until noon, when the event ends. This is happening at Trenton Elementary School, 1350 E. Wade Avenue (State Road 26), which is east of Main Street (U.S. Highway 129) in Trenton. Farm Share has been combating food insecurity since 1991 with the innovative concept of recovering surplus crops from Florida farmers to distribute fresh and nutritious food to those in need. The Gilchrist Prevention Coalition is a group focused on preventing youth substance use through implementing evidence-based programs and strategies.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. -- Every second Saturday of the month, ForVets Inc. at Otter Springs Park and Campground, 6470 S.W. 80th Ave., Trenton, is offering a recreation and wellness program, The goal is for military service veterans and family members to enjoy recreation for their mind, body and soul. Check in each month at the Canteen. An agenda will be available in print and online to see what is available at different times of the day. For more information about this free service for veterans, call 352-215-5476.
Oct. 13, Monday
Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day
Oct. 14, Tuesday
6 to 8 p.m. -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has scheduled a public workshop on proposed rules for oysters. It will be in Bronson at the Dogan S. Cobb Municipal Building, 660 E. Hathaway Ave. (U.S. Alt. 27). The FWC wants feedback on the regulation and management of commercial and recreational oyster harvest in Apalachicola Bay, as well as regulations that would apply statewide. The proposed rules include changes for oyster harvest in Apalachicola Bay, such as commercial and recreational licensing requirements; setting annual harvest levels and bag limits; harvest seasons; reporting requirements; and authorized landing locations. Statewide proposed changes include culling requirements, size limit tolerances, and rule cleanup. Feedback will inform the FWC staff so that staff members can make recommendations for final rules for oyster management in Apalachicola Bay and statewide that the Commission will consider at their November 2025 meeting. For more information on these workshops, visit our FWC Marine Fisheries Workshops page. If you are unable to attend, you can provide input by submitting comments through our FWC Saltwater Public Comments page or by emailing Marine@MyFWC.com.
Oct. 15, Wednesday
10:30-11:30 a.m. -- Parents with children aged 2 to 7 years old are invited to Family Storytime at the Luther Callaway Public Library, 104 N.E. Third St. in Chiefland. This will be a time for stories, songs and activities. This is free and open to the public. For more information, call 352-493-2758 or send an email to sburkhardt@neflin.org or dalexander@neflin.org. Call ahead to confirm schedule.
Oct. 18, Saturday
8 a.m.-- Registration opens for the daylong Levy County Horse Club Trailriders (LCHCT) 24th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Trail Ride at Tidewater Trail Head in Goethe State Forest, 9110 S.E. Levy County Road 337 -- northwest of Dunnellon. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the cost is $35 per rider, which includes one free lunch ticket per registered rider. This event is an all-day affair and horse riders can all go at their own pace. There is a costume contest, which is horse and rider BCA-themed. In the context of horse shows, BCA can stand for Breed Classification. It refers to the classification of horses based on their breed, which is important for judging and competition. There is a poker ride set for Saturday starting at 9 a.m. with a minimum donation of $10 per hand – and there is a plan for a $75 winner. There are going to be fun raffles scheduled after lunch. And the lunch that is free with registration, is available for people other than those who registered for the trail ride for $12 per meal. This lunch includes pulled pork with green beans, potato casserole, coleslaw, a dessert and a drink. Lunch starts at 12:30 p.m. Overnight camping is available at no charge Friday through Sunday. Water for horses and bathroom facilities are available. There is no electric service available. For more information check out the LCHCT webpage www.levycountyhorseclub.com or send an email to levy2@flahorse.com for more information.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.– BBQ from the Hart, Hart Springs RV Park Campground, 4009 SW 80th Way, Bell, FL 32619. Make a day of it at this family-friendly event where all games & kids’ activities are FREE! There will be vendors, food vendors, a car show and live entertainment plus first-responder vehicles will be on display.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. -- Everyone is invited to the 54th Annual Cedar Key Lions Club Seafood Festival. Slated to be at Cedar Key City Park, 192 Second St., in Cedar Key, admission is free. Seafood, arts and crafts, live music, and more is planned for this event in Cedar Key.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. -- The UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station, 551 First St. in Cedar Key, is having an Open House. This is free and open to the public. There will be research updates from scientists, as well as interactive booths and touch tanks, and a scavenger hunt.
4 - 10 p.m. -- The City of Chiefland is hosting a music festival at Trailhead Park, 121 S Main St, Chiefland. The bands playing are Middle Ground and Faster than Flash. Admission is free. $3 for parking. There will be food trucks. All proceeds will benefit the Friends of Chiefland Police Department and will go toward Christmas gift purchases for children in the community.
Oct. 19, Sunday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. -- Everyone is invited to the 54th Annual Cedar Key Lions Club Seafood Festival. Slated to be at Cedar Key City Park, 192 Second St., in Cedar Key, admission is free. Seafood, arts and crafts, live music, and more is planned for this event in Cedar Key.
Oct. 22, Wednesday
10:30-11:30 a.m. -- Parents with children aged 2 to 7 years old are invited to Family Storytime at the Luther Callaway Public Library, 104 N.E. Third St. in Chiefland. This will be a time for stories, songs and activities. This is free and open to the public. For more information, call 352-493-2758 or send an email to sburkhardt@neflin.org or dalexander@neflin.org. Call ahead to confirm schedule.
Oct. 25, Saturday
6 p.m. -- The American Legion Post 383, located at 1297 N.E. 82nd Ave., Old Town, invites everyone to come have some spooky fun. Get ready for a frightfully fun evening in Old Town as the American Legion Post 383 hosts its annual Haunted Hayride and Trunk or Treat. The festivities kick off at 6 p.m., promising thrills, treats, and community spirit for all ages. From 6 to 7 p.m., families can enjoy the ever-popular Trunk or Treat, where decorated vehicles will be lined up with candy and goodies for costumed trick-or-treaters. Immediately following that event, brave souls can hop aboard the Haunted Hayride, winding through spooky scenes and eerie surprises designed to delight and maybe even give a little scare. There will be hotdogs and drinks available to participants, too. This event is a full American Legion family affair, with participation from The Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, and The Legion Riders. Their combined efforts ensure a safe, festive, and memorable night for the entire community. This is free to the public, and all are welcome. Costumes are encouraged.
Oct. 22, Wednesday
10:30-11:30 a.m. -- Parents with children aged 2 to 7 years old are invited to Family Storytime at the Luther Callaway Public Library, 104 N.E. Third St. in Chiefland. This will be a time for stories, songs and activities. This is free and open to the public. For more information, call 352-493-2758 or send an email to sburkhardt@neflin.org or dalexander@neflin.org. Call ahead to confirm schedule.
Oct. 25, Saturday
5-7 p.m. -- Everyone is invited to an evening of fall fun at the Chiefland Methodist Church's pavilion named in honor of C. Doyle McCall on the field near to the church, whic is at 707 N. Main St. This year's fall festival is set to include games, hayrides, face-painting, hotdogs, candy and more. This is free and open to the public.
Oct. 31, Friday
Halloween
Oct. 31 – Nov. 2, Friday-Sunday
10 a.m. – Cedar Key Pirate Invasion, City Park, Cedar Key. The Pirates will be returning in force to set up camp in City Park, taking over the town, pillaging and plundering for charity! This year’s charity will be the Cedar Key Food Pantry Disaster Relief Fund. Opening Ceremonies at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Enjoy vendors, a golf cart parade, costume contest for the Little Pirates, music and cannon demonstration.
Nov. 4, Tuesday
10 a.m. – Poll Worker Orientation presented by the Levy County Supervisor of Elections. The purpose of this orientation is to provide details about the requirements of being a poll worker. Orientations are scheduled to be held at 421 S. Court St. in Bronson. Attendees are asked to please use the side entrance of the Elections Office. If you are planning to attend an orientation, please contact the Levy County Supervisor of Elections Office at 352-486-5163 or send an email to jordan@votelevy.gov.
Nov. 8, Saturday
10 a.m.-4 p.m. -- Every second Saturday of the month, ForVets Inc. at Otter Springs Park and Campground, 6470 S.W. 80th Ave., Trenton, is offering a recreation and wellness program, The goal is for military service veterans and family members to enjoy recreation for their mind, body and soul. Check in each month at the Canteen. An agenda will be available in print and online to see what is available at different times of the day. For more information about this free service for veterans, call 352-215-5476.
Nov. 15, Saturday
9 a.m.-1 p.m. -- Everyone is invited to an amateur radio festival and tailgate at the Trenton Train Depot on Main Street (U.S. Highway 129 and Northwest Fourth Avenue. There will be speaking about emergency communications. There will be food and drinks. There is going to be a raffle with a drawing at high noon. There will be FCC testing available at a 1 p.m. Tailgaters should arrive after 8 a.m. This event is being held by the Dixie Amateur Radio Klub for people in Dixie, Levy and Gilchrist counties.
Nov. 22, Saturday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. – Yankeetown Arts, Crafts & Seafood Festival hosted by the Inglis/ Yankeetown Lions is located at 6300 Riverside Drive, Yankeetown. This festival celebrates the fishing heritage of this coastal community. Enjoy free admission and entertainment. Shop fine arts and crafts vendors. Enjoy great food and beverages. Rain or shine.
Nov. 23, Sunday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. – Yankeetown Arts, Crafts & Seafood Festival hosted by the Inglis/ Yankeetown Lions is located at 6300 Riverside Drive, Yankeetown. This festival celebrates the fishing heritage of this coastal community. Enjoy free admission and entertainment. Shop fine arts and crafts vendors. Enjoy great food and beverages. Rain or shine.
Nov. 27, Thursday
Thanksgiving
Nov. 30, Sunday
Hurricane Season Ends
Dec. 7, Sunday
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Dec. 13, Saturday
9 a.m.-12 p.m. -- The Gilchrist Prevention Coalition is hosting a Farm Share event to give away free food to anyone who drives a vehicle. There will be no walk-ups or bicycles. Bring a vehicle with trunk space to accept the food. Do not get out of the vehicle. Food will be given away as long as it lasts 0r until noon, when the event ends. This is happening at Trenton Elementary School, 1350 E. Wade Avenue (State Road 26), which is east of Main Street (U.S. Highway 129) in Trenton. Farm Share has been combating food insecurity since 1991 with the innovative concept of recovering surplus crops from Florida farmers to distribute fresh and nutritious food to those in need. The Gilchrist Prevention Coalition is a group focused on preventing youth substance use through implementing evidence-based programs and strategies.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. -- Every second Saturday of the month, ForVets Inc. at Otter Springs Park and Campground, 6470 S.W. 80th Ave., Trenton, is offering a recreation and wellness program, The goal is for military service veterans and family members to enjoy recreation for their mind, body and soul. Check in each month at the Canteen. An agenda will be available in print and online to see what is available at different times of the day. For more information about this free service for veterans, call 352-215-5476.
Dec. 25, Thursday
Christmas
Dec. 31, Wednesday
New Year's Eve
First Published Feb. 1, 2011 at 12:01 a.m.
Updated April 5, 2025 at 10 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Saving Time)
As a result of weather, organizations changing leadership, disbanding and other factors, some gatherings may have been cancelled. Please check before going to any of these.
EVERY MONDAY
11 a.m.-12 p.m. -- Tai-Chi for senior citizens with Susan Levi at the Gilchrist County Senior Center, 1439 Gilchrist County Road 307A in Trenton. All activities are free at the center. Over 60 years old please. For more information call 352-463-2940.
12 p.m. – The Gilchrist County Rotary Club in the Gilchrist County Woman’s Club, 819 S.W. CR 339 (except on federal holidays). The club also meets at Akin's Barbecue three or four times a year - on random Monday afternoons. And normally this club does not meet the first Monday of the month. Instead, they meet for a Breakfast Fellowship at 8:30 a.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. Then this club has a Board and Membership Business Meeting on the 2nd Monday of each month at noon. All Gilchrist Rotarians are invited. The rest of the month, these Rotarians meet for member-sponsored programs on Mondays at noon. All meetings are at the Woman's Club in Trenton -- except those random meetings in Bell.
EVERY FIRST MONDAY
6:30 p.m. -- The Williston High School Football Boosters' meeting is in the Williston High School Library. Meetings will continue year-round on the first Monday of every month. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
EVERY SECOND MONDAY
Noon -- The Dixie Education Foundation meets the second Monday of each month at the Dixie County Public Library, 16328 S.E. U.S. Highway 19 in Cross City.
EVERY THIRD MONDAY
6:30 p.m. -- The Levy County Republican Executive Committee's monthly meeting starts with food and fellowship at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. at a new location for these meetings. The new location is Bett's Big T Restaurant, 2525 N. Young Blvd., Chiefland. Everyone is invited to come hear from county leaders who will explain what's happening now or in the future of Levy County. Every meeting has informative Republican ideas, information and plans for the future in the county, state and nation.
7 p.m. -- The Suwannee Valley Players meet at The Chief Theater, 25 E. Park Ave, Chiefland. The players discuss things that relate to the theater and upcoming shows. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome and no acting experience is necessary. For more information, please leave a message by calling 352-493-2787 or email to SuwanneeValleyPlayers@gmail.com.
EVERY LAST MONDAY
6-7 p.m. -- The Friends of ForVets Inc., which is the lead organization for the Camp Valor project at Otter Springs Park and Campground, has scheduled meetings at the Gilchrist County Public Library, 105 N.E. 11th Ave., in Trenton, on the last Monday of every month, except that there is no monthly meeting in December. For more information, please contact Debbie Destin at 352-215-5476. Everyone is welcome. Volunteers are needed.
EVERY TUESDAY
10 a.m. -- Gentle Yoga will be held at the Dixie County Public Library, 16328 S.E. U.S. Highway 19, Cross City.
10-11 a.m. -- Exercise for senior citizens with Anne at the Gilchrist County Senior Center, 1439 Gilchrist County Road 307A in Trenton. All activities are free at the center. Over 60 years old please. For more information call 352-463-2940.
11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. – Williston Rotary Club meets at the First Presbyterian Church, 247 N.E. First St., Williston.
12 p.m. -- Games and cards for senior citizens at the Gilchrist County Senior Center, 1439 Gilchrist County Road 307A in Trenton.
4-7 p.m. -- The Newberry Farmer's Market is on the corner of 254th Street and Newberry Road in downtown Newberry each Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Sellers are offering fresh veggies, meats, eggs, mushrooms, plants, honey, jams, pickled items, fruit, baked goods, boiled peanuts and more.
7 p.m. -- Fanning Springs Community Church is participating in a ministry named "His Grounds," which is to help free from all addictions. This support group meets every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. at Fanning Springs Community Church, 17930 N.W. 90th Court, in the City of Fanning Springs, Florida 32693. Everyone is welcome! If you would like more information, please call Fanning Springs Community Church at 352-463-2602 or call Marcia at 352-535-3068.
EVERY SECOND TUESDAY
6:30 p.m. -- (Effective Jan. 1, 2020, and going forward) Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5625 (Rebel Post) of Chiefland, is scheduled to have its monthly meeting at the post located at 6850 N.W. 137th St., north of Chiefland, just off of U.S. Highway 19. The monthly meeting used to be at 6:30 p.m., and years ago the VFW post was located at 1104 S. Main St. -- but the post has moved and the meeting time is changing to be an hour earlier as of January of 2020.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
9 a.m. – Medicare Review will be held at the Dixie County Public Library, 16328 S.E. U.S. Highway 19, Cross City.
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. -- Senior Yoga at the Gilchrist County Senior Center, 1439 Gilchrist County Road 307A in Trenton. All activities are free at the center. Over 60 years old please. For more information call 352-463-2940.
12 p.m. -- Tai-Chi for senior citizens with Susan Levi at the Gilchrist County Senior Center, 1439 Gilchrist County Road 307A in Trenton. All activities are free at the center. Over 60 years old please. For more information call 352-463-2940.
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. -- The Suwannee River Economic Council has a meal site in Williston open to people who are 60 years and older. Seniors will receive a hot, nutritious, balanced meal free of charge. Donations are accepted. It’s in Thompson Hall at St. Banabas Church at 521 N.W. First Ave. Please call 352-490-7055 ext. 1 by 9 a.m. on Wednesdays to assure there will be enough meals hot and ready to serve on that day.
12 p.m. – Chiefland Rotary Club meets at The Gathering Table, Main Street (U.S. Highway 19) in downtown Chiefland.
12 p.m. – The Dixie County Rotary Club meets at the Dixie County Library, 16328 S.E U.S. Highway 19 in Cross City.
6 p.m. – AmVets Post 444 invites everyone to the post’s weekly dinner and Bingo. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. AmVets Post 444 is located at 13751 N.E. 52nd Place Williston. It is the big blue building on the right side of the road for people driving from Bronson to Williston. Call after noon for additional information -- 352-528-2550.
7 p.m. -- The Youth Ministry Program Ignite 4:12 at Cornerstone Assembly of God continues from Sept. 18, to be each Wednesday. Director of Youth Ministry Chris Kirby said he looks forward to seeing young people come to this weekly event at Cornerstone Assembly Of God 1045 Sixth Blvd., in Williston.
EVERY FIRST WEDNESDAY
10- 11 a.m. -- The first Wednesday of each month, interested individuals are invited to enjoy the "coffee club meeting," where Edward Jones Financial Advisor Kathryn Lancaster will discuss current updates on the market and economy in a relaxed, informal setting. This discussion is at the Edward Jones office, 220 N. Main St. (U.S. Highway 19), in Chiefland. Participants need to reserve a spot at the coffee club meeting by calling the office at 352-493-4948.
EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY
6:30 p.m. -- Toastmasters (Radiant Ridge Club) wants to help individuals with their speaking and leadership abilities. We do it by practicing, coaching and advising each other, in a non-threatening environment. We meet regularly on the second, fourth and fifth Wednesdays. Meetings are held at the First Baptist Church, Citrus Ave., in downtown Crystal River. Come visit us and see if you feel you would enjoy participating. We are always glad to have visitors. For more information on Radiant Ridge Toastmasters, please call Renate Wilms at 352-746-4598.
EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY
12 p.m. -- Every third Wednesday, there is a free community light lunch at Holy Family Catholic Church, 17353 N.E. U.S. Alt. 27 near Williston. Everyone is invited. For more information, please call 352-528-2893.
EVERY FOURTH WEDNESDAY
6:30 p.m. -- Toastmasters (Radiant Ridge Club) wants to help individuals with their speaking and leadership abilities. We do it by practicing, coaching and advising each other, in a non-threatening environment. We meet regularly on the second, fourth and fifth Wednesdays. Meetings are held at the First Baptist Church, Citrus Ave., in downtown Crystal River. Come visit us and see if you feel you would enjoy participating. We are always glad to have visitors. For more information on Radiant Ridge Toastmasters, please call Renate Wilms at 352-746-4598.
EVERY FIFTH WEDNESDAY
6:30 p.m. -- Toastmasters (Radiant Ridge Club) wants to help individuals with their speaking and leadership abilities. We do it by practicing, coaching and advising each other, in a non-threatening environment. We meet regularly on the second, fourth and fifth Wednesdays. Meetings are held at the First Baptist Church, Citrus Ave., in downtown Crystal River. Come visit us and see if you feel you would enjoy participating. We are always glad to have visitors. For more information on Radiant Ridge Toastmasters, please call Renate Wilms at 352-746-4598.
EVERY THURSDAY
10-11 a.m. – The Trenton Senior Center located at 1439 CR 307A in Trenton hosts Exercise with Anne Tally. All activities are free at the center. Over 60 years old please. For more information call 352-463-2940.
12 p.m. – The Suwannee Valley Rotary Club meets in the Community Building of the Haven Tri-Counties Hospice Care Center, At 311 N.E. Ninth St. in Chiefland.
2 p.m. -- Weekly Kids Movie (Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult) at the Dixie County Public Library, 16328 S.E. U.S. Highway 19, Cross City.
7-9 p.m. -- ForVets Inc. is holding Bingo games every Thursday night in the Spring Lodge at Otter Springs Park and Campground, 6470 S.W. 80th Ave., near Trenton, in Gilchrist County. All proceeds from the sales of snacks and beverages goes toward the Camp Valor Project at Otter Springs. Bingo etiquette is required. Call 352-463-0800.Every Thursday
7 p.m. -- A Narcotics Anonymous meeting is scheduled for every Thursday at Fanning Springs Community Church, 17930 N.W. 90th Court, in the City of Fanning Springs.
7 p.m. -- Yankeetown Inglis Woman's Club Bingo is active. The games begin at 7 p.m., in the club located at 5 56th St., Yankeetown. Stop in at 5 p.m. and shop in the Second to None Shoppe. At 6 p.m., you can eat before the games start. You don't have to play to eat, we have take out! There are always sandwiches and hot dogs available. For more information call 352-447-2057.
7 p.m. -- There is Bingo every Thursday at the Williston Lions Club, 401 S.E. Sixth Ave. Contact Pamela Vamosi at 352-222-8267 or Deanna Barnard at 352-283-8828 for more information about the Lions Club of Williston.
EVERY FIRST THURSDAY
6:30 p.m. -- The Disabled American Veterans meet on the first Thursday of the month at Otter Springs Park and Campground in the Spring Lodge, 6470 S.W. 80th Ave., Trenton 32693.
EVERY SECOND THURSDAY
6 p.m. -- The HealingStrong organization meets in the Gilchrist County Public Library at 105 N.E. 11th Ave., in Trenton. HealingStrong is a cancer resource organization, which helps people by educating, connecting, and encouraging those seeking comprehensive, natural strategies to heal strong and stay strong. Healing Strong is a non-profit, federally approved organization made up of a growing network of HealingStrong Groups in the United States, Canada and some other countries. The power of the HealingStrong Groups comes from fostering a vibrant, synergistic, loving community where patients get inspiration and motivation, are empowered with information to take action (or change direction), and are encourage to be strong and courageous and to never give up. Meetings are FREE, encouraging, informative and full of hope because no one should have to heal alone. Together, people at these meetings may find strength through faith, education and connection with others.
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. -- Cornerstone Assembly of God, 1045 Sixth Blvd. in Williston offers a free lunch each second Thursday. All are welcome. For more information, please call 352-528-6880.
Noon -- The Dixie County Chamber of Commerce meets the second Thursday of each month at the Dixie County Public Library, 16328 S.E. U.S. Highway 19 in Cross City.
1:30-3:30 p.m. -- There is an Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group that meets in the Luther Callaway Public Library, 104 N.E. Third St. in Chiefland. This support group creates a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance for participants to develop informal mutual support and social relationships. Participants will learn and be informed about dementia, and the group as a whole helps participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. RSVPs are required. Call the Helpline at 1-800-272-3900 to reserve a seat or to find more information.
3 p.m. – The Nature Coast Business (Levy County) Development Council is scheduled to meet, unless otherwise noticed, in the Drummond Bank Conference Room of the Jack Wilkinson, Levy (County) Campus of The College of Central Florida, located at 15390 N.W. U.S. Highway 19, Chiefland, south of the City of Fanning Springs on the western side of the highway. The Nature Coast Business Development Council Inc. is a Levy County organization to help improve the economy in Levy County. These meetings are open to the public. Any members of the public wishing to bring any matters before the board may do so by contacting NCBDC Executive Director Scott Osteen via email at director@naturecoast.org. The NCBDC is an entity that evolved from an original group formed in 1985, which was, is and is planned to be committed to fostering economic prosperity and the highest quality of life in the communities it serves, which are in Levy County.
7-8 p.m. -- The Levy (County) Backyard Beekeepers meet second Thursday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Bronson Community Church, 948 E. Hathaway Ave. (U.S. Alt. 27), in Bronson, Florida. For more information contact Steve Starks at 386-288-0741 or John Dulaney at 352-284-3211. Free honeybee removal is available.
7 p.m. -- The Levy County Horse Club is scheduled to meet on the second Thursday of the month at The Gathering Table Restaurant in Chiefland. Arrive earlier for dinner. Are you interested in horses and trailriding? Join us for our monthly social and check us out at http://www.levycountyhorseclub.com/.
EVERY THIRD THURSDAY
6 p.m. -- The HealingStrong organization meets in the Gilchrist County Public Library at 105 N.E. 11th Ave., in Trenton. HealingStrong is a cancer resource organization, which helps people by educating, connecting, and encouraging those seeking comprehensive, natural strategies to heal strong and stay strong. Healing Strong is a non-profit, federally approved organization made up of a growing network of HealingStrong Groups in the United States, Canada and some other countries. The power of the HealingStrong Groups comes from fostering a vibrant, synergistic, loving community where patients get inspiration and motivation, are empowered with information to take action (or change direction), and are encourage to be strong and courageous and to never give up. Meetings are free, encouraging, informative and full of hope because no one should have to heal alone. Together, people at these meetings may find strength through faith, education and connection with others.
EVERY FRIDAY
7:15 a.m. -- The Citrus Business Network (CBN) exists to grow the business and profitability of our members by providing leads and referral information, sharing marketing ideas and utilizing each others' services. Everyone wants to do business with people they know, like and trust. The CBN allows us to develop that kind of relationship, not only with other members, but also with friends and business contacts. We meet Friday mornings at 7:30 a.m. at the Twisted Oak Country Club, in Beverly Hills. Breakfast and social time begins at 7:15. We would love to have you visit a meeting and see if CBN is right for you. Questions? Call Peg Weston at 352-586-2343.
9:30 a.m. - Noon – The Trenton Senior Center located at 1439 CR 307A in Trenton hosts BINGO followed by lunch. All activities are free at the center. Over 60 years old please. For more information call 352-463-2940.
EVERY THIRD FRIDAY
Noon – The Trenton Senior Center located at 1439 CR 307A in Trenton hosts a monthly birthday party with a special meal, cake and ice cream. All activities are free at the center. Over 60 years old please. For more information call 352-463-2940.
EVERY SECOND SATURDAY
9:45 a.m. -- C.A.N. (Community Alliance Network) meets at the Living Water Life Center (LWLC) 6491 S.E. 123 Terrace Morriston. We’re meeting to put together resources and ideas for growing, bartering, food storage, alternative energy and other forms of self-sufficiency. Join us to hear speakers from like-minded groups share their visions and help us form ours. We always look forward to meeting new people.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. -- ForVets Inc. at Otter Springs Park and Campground, 6470 S.W. 80th Ave., Trenton, is offering a recreation and wellness program, The goal is for military service veterans and family members to enjoy recreation for their mind, body and soul. Check in each month at the Canteen. An agenda will be available in print and online to see what is available at different times of the day. For more information about this free service for veterans, call 352-215-5476.
4 p.m. -- There is a “Community Round Table Meeting” at Inglis City Hall each second Saturday of each month. This is an open forum for residents of Inglis to come together to discuss area needs and views.
EVERY THIRD SATURDAY
9:30 a.m. -- Darklub (Dixie Amateur Radio Klub) monthly meetings are every third Saturday starting at 9:30 a.m. They are in the Gilchrist County Public Library, 105 N.E. 11th Ave., in Trenton, just off of U.S. Highway 129 near Trenton High School.
5:30 p.m. -- Everyone is invited to a Gospel Sing on the third Saturday of each month at St. Johns United Methodist Church, on the corner of Alachua County Roads 236 and 239, in Alachua. The mailing address is 10708 N.W. County Road 236. There will be a sign at corner of the intersection. Each month, there will also be a fellowship afterward with a covered dish meal.
EVERY FOURTH SATURDAY
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. -- The South Levy Marketplace, which is held the fourth Saturday of each month, happens in the Food Ranch Plaza, 40 U.S. Highway 19 N., just north of Follow That Dream Parkway (Levy County Road 40). Vendors provide goods, demonstrations and services. There are even free cat adoptions. Vendor spaces and quality yard sale spaces are 10x10 for $10. Civic groups and non-profit groups can have spaces for free. For more information, call 352-302-1771.
EVERY LAST SATURDAY
1-3 p.m. -- The Care for Caregivers group meets on the last Saturday of each month in the Williston City Hall Community Center, 50 N.W. Main St. in Williston. Williston has support for caregivers and their loved ones who have dementia.
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