Shamrocks in the Square in Seaside Mar. 17
Location: Seaside AmphitheaterThe Merchants of Seaside invite everyone to all things Irish during their 2nd annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Enjoy the sounds of Irish/Celtic music, and to accompany the live music will be The Drake Irish Dancers of Fort Walton Beach who will be performing a variety of jigs and reels. The school has produced 2 Open Champions and one qualifier for the World Championship Competition. The dancers range in age from as young as 5 to adult. The dancers will take to the stage in the Amphitheater at 6:00 p.m.
If Celtic music is your pleasure, you will not want to miss Mithril taking the stage at 7:00 p.m. Mithril is fast becoming one of the most sought after Celtic/World music groups on the concert series scene. The band’s unique progressive style has its roots in traditional Celtic music but moves far beyond that, weaving such diverse influences as American folk, classical, and Middle Eastern melodies into their full tapestry of sound. Mithril continues to push at the boundaries, taking audiences of all ages on an exotic musical journey to Ireland, Scotland, and beyond.
And keep your eye out for our celebrated, special guest. The Seaside resident Leprechaun will make an appearance throughout the evening with her pot o’ gold.
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Seaside Rocks Guitar Hero tournaments Mar. 19 and April 9
Ever dream of becoming a rock star?
The Merchants of Seaside and the Seaside Repertory Theatre presents Seaside Rocks tournaments March 19 and April 9 at the Seaside Amphitheater. The two separate tournaments give amateurs and experts alike the chance to show off their skill and originality as they compete to win a grand prize of a gift certificate at Best Buy. The tournament is open to players over the age of 13, and there is a $10 registration fee to enter. The final rounds of the tournament will be open to the public in the Seaside Amphitheater at 7:00 p.m., and will conclude with an audience vote to decide the winner. A maximum of 100 contestants may enter for each week. Anyone interested in signing up for the event can visit www.seasiderep.org or call 850-231-0733.
Guitar Hero is a popular video game in which players use a guitar-shaped controller to simulate the playing of music, represented on-screen by colored notes that correspond to buttons on the controller. The Guitar Hero franchise has become a cultural phenomenon, having sold 30 million units across multiple gaming systems.
Seaside’s Guitar Hero tournament will be different from most that are held in electronic stores and arcades around the world, in that the judging will not be based solely on points accumulated within the game, but equal weight will be given to originality and stage presence. Contestants will sign up for a slot in the preliminary round, in which they will play two songs for a panel of judges. The top scorers will advance to the second round in which they will perform for the amphitheater audience and a panel of “celebrity” judges. All performances will be simulcast onto the Rep’s 35ft movie screen. The panel and the audience will select the final round participants, who will battle for the championship and the grand prize, based on audience vote. For complete contest rules, visit www.seasiderep.org ::MAP::
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Step-Up Florida Tracking Animals Walk at
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Mar. 20
Take a hike with animal tracker Mike Townsend
This outdoor interpretive will focus on tracking animals and finding out how many are in an area any what type with avid tracker Mike Townsend. Meet at the Day-Use parking lot off Hwy 30A and be sure to wear sunscreen and boots. Be ready to hike at least 2 miles. $6.00 entry admission into the park
Park at the Day-Use area off Hwy 30A.
Call (850) 267-8330 for more details. Located in Santa Rosa Beach, the park is located 1/4 mi. south of U.S. Hwy 98 on western end of Scenic Hwy. 30A. ::MAP::
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Art In The Park at WaterColor Mar. 20
Location: WaterColor Town Center and Cerulean Park on Scenic 30AWaterColor Community Association will be hosting their 5th Annual Art in the Park. Art in the Park is free and open to the public! Friends, families, pets, blankets, bikes and picnics are welcome!
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Seaside Farmer’s Market every Saturday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Come and reap the benefits of purchasing locally grown food as local farmers and vendors offer their wares. Fresh eggs, vegetables and fruit, honey, breads, cookies, cheeses, milk, organic chickens and broth, handmade jewelry, soaps and more. Buying locally grown food benefits you and our community.
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Backyard poultry the organic way workshop Mar. 21
Twin Oaks Farm in Bonifay is hosting an organic poultry workshop on Mar. 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mar. 21.
Learn how to raise chicks from brooding to egg laying hens the organic way.
We will cover housing, brooding, watering, feeding and free roaming.
Available for purchase:
3 week-old certified organic Rhode Island Red chicks.
USDA certified organic feed without soy and everything you will need to leave the workshop and start raising your own.
Limited enrollment. Workshop rain or shine. Gift certificate available. No refunds, credit for products only.
To register, contact via email: renee@twinoaksfarm.net
Twin Oaks Farm is located at:
3207 Creek Road
Bonifay FL 32425
$35 per person includes workshop packet and light lunch.
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Seaside Spring concerts under the stars March 24
Location: Seaside Central Square, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes – Kicking off the concert series will be Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes bringing their music to center stage. This funky rock band from New Orleans boasts tunes from calm and funky grooves to full-blown frenzies at the drop of a hat. Don’t let them fool you though. This group has been classically trained and schooled; yet rock the house every time! Their unique funk/rock style and high-energy will be the one concert you won’t want to miss.
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Celebrate Florida Scenic Highway Day on 30A Mar. 26 and 27
Events in Santa Rosa Beach include presentation Mar. 26 and tours of Scenic 30A Mar. 27
In celebration Scenic Highway Day, the Friends of Scenic 30-A will be hosting an opening ceremony Friday evening March 26, 2010 at the Walton County District 5 office located at 70 Logan Lane in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m (CST). During this opening ceremony, a short documentary on Coastal Dune Lakes will be shown following a brief presentation about the Florida Scenic Highway Program. That evening and the following day, visitors can stop by the office to pick up brochures, educational materials, and other information about Scenic
Highway 30-A.
On Sat. Mar. 27th, visitors can tour the Scenic Highway on buses that will depart from the office. Additionally, many local businesses will be offering specials and discounts to Scenic Highway Day participants. Overall, everyone is invited to Bike or Hike Scenic 30-A…and see it in a different way.
For more information contact Vivian Shamel, Citizen Planner, Walton County Planning and Development Services at 80-267-1955 or email: shavivian@co.walton.fl.us
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Creating A Garden With Children open house at
E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Mar. 27
Plant seedlings, tour exhibit hall, take a guided hike and view a film
The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center at Nokuse Plantation will be hosting a “Creating a Garden with Children” open house event on Sat. Mar. 27, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The exhibit hall will be open, guided hikes will be available, scheduled films will be featured and Master Gardeners will be on hand to assist children in planting seedlings in the center’s new vegetable garden. Public is welcome.
Come see first hand the facility and staff in action and get a glimpse of what the center offers the students in your county.
For more information, please visit the E. O. Wilson Biophilia Center website at www.eowilsoncenter.org or call (850)835-1824.
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New Heights Wrestling returns to Red Bay Grocery Mar. 27
Fun for everyone in store as New Heights Wrestling entertains in the ring
Red Bay Grocery in Bruce is hosting a wrestling match with New Heights Wrestling on Mar. 27. Show starts at 3 p.m.
“Last years event was so much fun they are going to do it again,” says Katie Barrineau, general manager of Red Bay Grocery.
Admission is free, bring your own lawn chair. Red Bay Grocery has everything else you need: BBQ, beer, snacks, and more
Red Bay Grocery
8704 Highway 81 S
Red Bay, Florida 32455
Phone: 850.836.2220
For more information, go to www.redbaygrocery.com
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Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge offers alternative spring break fun on Okaloosa Island weeks of March 29 – April 2 and April 5 – April 9
Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge is hosting SpringWild Spring Break Camp for grades 1-5 to be held the weeks of March 29 – April 2 and April 5 – April 9 from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. The camp will be held at The Boardwalk, Okaloosa Island. Participants will learn about native wildlife through lectures, games and hands-on experiences, conduct science experiments and crafts, enjoy live animal encounters and more.
• Includes snacks, lunch, craft materials, camp t-shirt (or similar item)
• Explore the biology and natural history of terrestrial and aquatic native wildlife
• Science experiments- test local water, make recycled paper
• Animal encounters- meet the refuge’s animal ambassadors, learn to hold a flying squirrel and other animal ambassadors
• Wildlife detective- “Hide” and Seek (match animal hides with the animals they represent) use dichotomous key to identify species Read More…
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Seaside Spring concerts under the stars March 31
Location: Seaside Central Square, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Hightide Blues - Their sound is a throw back to southern rock with a modern twist and an original delivery that’s in a category of it’s own. Their delivery of acoustic and electric guitars with a hard-hitting rhythm section has led to sold out shows all over the Southeast and won’t be stopping there.
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Seaside Spring concerts under the stars April 7
Location: Seaside Central Square, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Sam Thacker – Atlanta native Sam Thacker combines folk and country guitar riffs with an unexpected rock edge that makes him a truly unique artist. While Thacker’s sincere songwriting remains rooted in singer/songwriter tradition, he delivers his tunes with sweeping anthemic choruses that point to the influence of larger-than-life rock bands.
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Seaside Spring concerts under the stars April 14
Location: Seaside Central Square, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe – Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe have incorporated their musical heritage with unique experience to create one of the most innovative Zydeco groups around. Dikki Du’s original funky and hypnotic style announces that he has arrived, occupying a spot with the best. He takes songs from classic Zydeco and turns them inside out with fresh and funky renditions driving it to the next level. The Krewe’s originalities revitalize Zydeco charging it for years to come.
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Destin Cobia Tournament through April 30
The tournament takes place at HarborWalk Marina in Destin, Florida, located on the Destin Harbor. The tournament is scheduled to begin with the first Cobia caught and weighed-in by a boat officially entered in the tournament and ends April 30, 2010.
All proceeds from the event go towards the Miss Destin Scholarship Fund. This scholarship fund has helped dozens of aspiring young women further their educational goals.
For more information about the 2010 Destin Cobia Tournament, go to: destincobiatournament.com
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Upcoming canoe/kayak paddles in the Panhandle
The West Florida Canoe and Kayak Club offers a variety of paddles in the Northwest Florida Panhandle. If you are interesting in becoming a member, you can go to their website at www.clubkayak.com/wfckc or contact Wes Mosteller at wesjane@earthlink.net
Guests are welcome on trips as long as they have the skills to safely navigate the waters being paddled. Guests must sign a waiver form and have an Eglin Recreational Pass if the trip is on the Base. Paddlers must supply their own boat.
Click here for upcoming paddles
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Take a hike or a paddle with the Florida Trail Association
Florida Trail Association – Choctawhatchee and Western Gate Chapters
Activities February/March 2010
Activity Participants Please note: Contact the activity leader well in advance for more information and/or to reserve your place (Space is limited.) Unless instructed otherwise by the activity leader, each participant should bring: day pack, plenty of water (recommended minimum, 2 quarts), sun protection (hat, glasses, screen), insect repellent, lunch and or snacks, adequate clothing for the forecast, and comfortable, sturdy close toed shoes with socks. Long pants, work gloves, and extra water are recommended for work hikes. Activity leaders may deny participation to anyone who is inadequately prepared.
The Western Gate Chapter (western area) and Choctawhatchee Chapter (eastern area) span a longitude difference greater than 80 miles. All activities are open to the public unless noted otherwise. Read More…
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This post was written by walton outdoors on January 7, 2010
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