Community Meetings
BBARC meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month except July. Everyone is welcome!
Next meeting: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 1:30–3:00 pm
Czajkoski Conference Room, 3333 W. Pensacola St., Suite 230
Moved from November 11 because of Veterans Day.
Latest meeting: October 14, 2026
Education and career pathways at Tallahassee State College
Keynote speakers: Elain Carroll, Adult Learner Coach, and MeShundria Turner, Career and Technical Education Advisor, TSC Division of Workforce Development. They walked through TSC’s options for those returning from incarceration, such as clock-hour workforce programs, career technical certificates, Associate of Science degrees, and the GATE program, which offers a free GED and trade training for ages 16 to 21. Programs run from eight weeks to four years, and with financial aid and advising, many students graduate without debt.
Coming up:
Friday, Oct. 23, 12–10 pm: Fundraiser at Nuberri Frozen Yogurt, 101 N. Blair Stone Rd. 20% of all proceeds go to BBARC.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1–2:30 pm: Stepping Stone Art Class at the BBARC Welcome Center. Painted stones will be displayed in front of the center.
Tuesday, Nov. 3: Election Day. Polls close at 7 pm. Early voting begins October 19th!
Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 am–12 pm: Free record sealing and expunging clinic, hosted by Legal Services of North Florida at the LeRoy Collins Main Library.
Saturday, Nov. 21: Job and Resource Fair at the Leon County Public Library, hosted by the Florida Department of Corrections. Nonprofits and employers interested in tabling should contact Gordon Sasser at FDC.
Read the full October minutes → HERE
