May 30, 2014

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Learn how to prepare your pet for hurricane evacuation at Alaqua Unleashed June 21

As the 2014 hurricane season approaches, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, Walton County Emergency Management and Alaqua Animal Refuge are teaming up to prepare Walton County pet owners to have a plan in place in the event of an evacuation. Do you an evacuation plan for your pets? Whether your pets are big or small, make sure: · their immunizations are current · they have proper identification · they have a safe place to stay Alaqua Animal Refuge, the Walton...

Fishing clinic offered at Kellogg Bayfront Park on Thursdays in June and July

Hosted by Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, Discover Roads Less Traveled eco-tours will introduce you to some very special places in South Walton. A two-hour hands-on fishing clinic at Kellogg Park. This clinic will allow students a chance to put their new-found knowledge of bay fishing to the test. Techniques for wade-fishing in the bay will be the topic of choice. All equipment will be provided and there will be a small amount of walking/wading involved with the class. Space is limited...

Ranger program, cookout and a movie at Camp Helen State Park June 11

Camp Helen State Park is offering a movie, food, and fun with a family-oriented movie, environmental interpretive program, and old-fashioned campfire cookout. The event will start at 5:30 p.m. in the recreation hall with an interpretive program led by a Florida Park ranger. The program will be followed by a cookout including hotdogs and s’mores, provided by the Friends of Camp Helen.  Each evening will end with a family movie in the Recreation Hall, where seating will be provided. A...

Hurricane preparedness sales tax holiday May 31 – June 8, 2014

Are you ready for hurricane season? Now is the time to stock up on supplies and be prepared in the event of a hurricane. From Saturday, May 31, 2014 to Sunday June 8, 2014, qualifying items related to hurricane preparedness are exempt from sales tax. This sales tax holiday does not apply to sales in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment, or airport, or to the rental or repair of any of these items. Selling for $10 or...