March 31, 2014

Archive

Paint by the Bay with Studio By The Sea April 15

Time:  2 p.m. Studio by the Sea is a traveling, open air and indoor venue painting studio. They are happy to be traveling to Walton County’s new Kellogg Park on beautiful Choctawhatchee Bay for a special Art Partners class. Amanda Usrey guide you, step-by-step, through the basics of acrylic painting — in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. You’ll leave with your own painting and feeling a little more like Picasso. No experience necessary, all supplies included. Just bring a warm body (and...

Stinky’s annual shoreline pompano tournament April 1 – May 15

Stinkys’ Fish Camp/Bait Shack is hosting their annual shoreline Pompano Tournament April 1 – May 15, 2014. Captain’s Party is on April 1 at Stinky’s Fish Camp/Bait Shack, Santa Rosa Beach from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. Participants are able to register anytime during tournament, however, all paperwork must be completed and entry fee paid 24 hours prior to 1st weigh-in. First opportunity for weigh-in is 8:00 am on Friday, April 2nd. Registration fee is $50 (non-refundable) per individual and...

Marvel of Flight Festival takes off at DeFuniak Springs Airport April 26

The City of DeFuniak Springs is hosting its fourth annual fly-in/aviation festival, “Marvel of Flight” on Saturday, April 26, 2014, 8 a.m.- 4: p.m. at the DeFuniak Springs Municipal Airport on Hwy 90 West. Come experience history at the DeFuniak Springs Airport as the legacy of the B-25 is celebrated. Get up close and personal with “Panchito,” one of only a dozen or so airworthy B-25’s in existence today. The Panchito has a wingspan of 67 feet 6.7 inches and...

Walton County opening beach driving permit lottery April 1

On April 1st, the Walton County Board of County Commission Administration Department will begin the submission period for their annual beach driving permit lottery. Each year, the county issues 150 permits via the beach driving permit lottery. The in-person submission deadline for inclusion into the lottery will be close of business on May 9th. Applications will be accepted online through May 10th at midnight. Applications will not be accepted unless all eligibility requirements are met and all documentation is provided...

Step back in time at the Apalachicola Maritime Museum

If you haven’t been to the Apalachicola Maritime Museum lately you are in for a pleasant surprise. Over the last few years many enhancements have been made, and the museum now is chock full of the area’s maritime history. The building houses several restored wooden boats, motors, marine equipment and a pictorial glimpse of days gone by along the river. The museum was founded to celebrate and preserve the rich maritime history of Apalachicola in a hands-on learning environment with...