Melrose Grapevine

Shake Rag Coffee Talk, Thursdays, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Inside Melrose Center

307 State Road 26, Melrose, FL 32666

February 6, 2020     Mike Anderson   – The Dulcimer Guy – is the quintessential folklorist and musician.  Anderson’s whimsy and wit are always a hit with audiences.  Mike plays guitar, banjo, jaw harp, nose-flute, bones, and more.  He is best known as an outstanding mountain dulcimer player–one of the very best in his home state of Illinois and indeed the entire Midwest. As a driving force on the folk scene he is one of the people we can thank for keeping traditional music and storytelling alive.

February 13   Tenth Annual Valentine’s Day Show host, Bill Moran.  Love songs and spoken word variety show– a celebration of love of the planet and its people with new and returning poets and musicians. A community affair where love is in the air; for all those who want to exchange a feeling of love.

February 20    Lauren Heintz     “Gatorbone Studios Recording Artist, Lauren Nicole Heintz, is a singer/songwriter out of Orlando, Florida. She’s been performing professionally for only a few years, but with her skillful guitar stylings, uniquely deep voice, and award-winning songs she is already becoming a mainstay at the major Florida folk festivals and tours the country performing concerts. In 2012 she released her first album, Feels Like a Miracle. Her awards include a 2014 win at the South Florida Folk Festival singer/songwriter competition, a 2013 win at the Walnut Valley Festival song contest, and two Top Ten placings at the Will Mclean New Florida Song Contest.”

February 27   Elaine Mahon and Sam Mahon Gainesville singer-songwriter Elaine Mahon and her son, Sam Mahon, are compelling as they weave intricate vocal harmony and acoustic guitar arrangements around Elaine’s poetic songs.  From mountains to oceans,  Selkies to Chevys, and the Earth to the stars, Elaine’s songs delve deep into the lifeexperience.   Employing seamless vocal harmonies informed by musical sensibilities from folk to jazz, Elaine & Sam lovingly deliver songs of hope, wonder and empowerment straight to the heart of the listener. 

• The Melrose Center
• 307 State Road 26, Melrose, Florida
• 11:00am – 1:00pm
• EVERY THURSDAY!

February 6, 2020 Mike Anderson – The Dulcimer Guy – is the quintessential folklorist and musician. Anderson’s whimsy and wit are always a hit with audiences. Mike plays guitar, banjo, jaw harp, nose-flute, bones, and more. He is best known as an outstanding mountain dulcimer player–one of the very best in his home state of Illinois and indeed the entire Midwest. As a driving force on the folk scene he is one of the people we can thank for keeping traditional music and storytelling alive.

February 13 Tenth Annual Valentine’s Day Show host, Bill Moran. Love songs and spoken word variety show– a celebration of love of the planet and its people with new and returning poets and musicians. A community affair where love is in the air; for all those who want to exchange a feeling of love.

February 20 Lauren Heintz “Gatorbone Studios Recording Artist, Lauren Nicole Heintz, is a singer/songwriter out of Orlando, Florida. She’s been performing professionally for only a few years, but with her skillful guitar stylings, uniquely deep voice, and award-winning songs she is already becoming a mainstay at the major Florida folk festivals and tours the country performing concerts. In 2012 she released her first album, Feels Like a Miracle. Her awards include a 2014 win at the South Florida Folk Festival singer/songwriter competition, a 2013 win at the Walnut Valley Festival song contest, and two Top Ten placings at the Will Mclean New Florida Song Contest.”

February 27 Elaine Mahon and Sam Mahon Gainesville singer-songwriter Elaine Mahon and her son, Sam Mahon, are compelling as they weave intricate vocal harmony and acoustic guitar arrangements around Elaine’s poetic songs. From mountains to oceans, Selkies to Chevys, and the Earth to the stars, Elaine’s songs delve deep into the experience. Employing seamless vocal harmonies informed by musical sensibilities from folk to jazz, Elaine & Sam lovingly deliver songs of hope, wonder and empowerment straight to the heart of the listener.

Grand Opening on Saturday 1/18 from 9-1. We will have an event in the new Dog Park behind Hitchcock’s in Keystone. “Bark in the Park”. The following vendors will be there:

Clay County Animal Services with adoptable dogs

Someone that makes dog blankets and scarfs

An Animal Therapist

A Groomer who will also sell doggie treats and trim nails for $5.00

The Keystone Bakery will be selling breakfast and pretzel hotdogs for lunch

Keystone Animal Hospital

Someone to take pictures of you and your Dogs, so bring your cell phones!

We will also have a 3k for dogs and their humans, an agility course, bubbles in the park for the dogs, costume contest and a Simon Says contest.

City Hall Council Members Mayor will be the Judges and our City Clerk will be the MC.

Registration is at 9a.m. We hope to see you there to enjoy the new Dog Park!!

Our Annual CAMELLIA SALE + BREAKFAST is back!

On Saturday, February 8th from 9am—1pm at Trinity Episcopal Parish Hall. $5 per plate, and $1 for a single coffee! Proceeds benefit the Melrose Public Library! We can’t wait to see you there!

On February 8, 2020, the Melrose Library Association will have its Camellia Sale and Breakfast at Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall in Melrose on route 26.  The event will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  At that time, you can purchase breakfast for $5.00 per plate.  Among the breakfast selections will be a variety of breakfast casseroles, home made muffins, fruit, juice and coffee.  

A large variety of Camellia plants will be available for purchase, many of which are not found locally.  Each 3-gallon pot will be sold for $25.00 plus tax.  Credit cards will be accepted.

This year, we want to give you the opportunity to pre-order your camellias.  If you would like to do so, please click here to find the order form as well as pictures of the camellias that may be pre-ordered. The order forms must be received by January 31st.  You will be able to pick up your pre-ordered camellias at the sale on February 8th.  In addition, there will be other camellias for sale that are not on the pre-order form.  

We hope to see you at the Camellia Sale and Breakfast on February 8th, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Melrose Public Library.

Take care,
Keyna Ward, Camellia Sale Chairperson

You are invited to the Garden Club of the Lakes’ Florida Arbor Day Celebration, on Saturday, January 18th, 10 am – 1 pm, at the Faith Presbyterian Church, 2738 SE SR 21, Melrose (halfway between Keystone Heights & Melrose).  The Forestry Service will be giving away free trees, and Ranger John Johnson will be giving a presentation on Native, Blooming Trees.  Vendors and patrons are encouraged to participate in the Farmers Market and visit the Church thrift shop that will also be at there at that time.  Please share this information with your family and friends.