November 29, 2014

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Christmas tree festivals in north and south Walton

Enjoy beautifully decorated Christmas trees this holiday season at a variety of locations in south Walton, Freeport, and DeFuniak Springs. Grand Boulevard, Sandestin – Nov. 25 – Dec. 25 Grand Boulevard’s fifth annual Festival of Trees showcases 12 uniquely decorated Christmas trees from area non-profit organizations. The trees will be on display Nov 25 – Dec 25 in Grand Park. The public is invited to attend the kickoff Tuesday Nov 25 from 4 to 6 pm as the trees are...

Walton county fishing report for Nov. 28

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay area:  Trout and redfish bite still on with light colored Gulp shrimp, 1/4 oz. jig heads, and tiny flukes. River: Crappie bite is on. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida 32439 (850) 835-4277 Store hours: Mon. – Fri.:...

Professional angler speaks at newly founded senior fishing club in DeFuniak Springs

It’s not often a big fish is landed at the Life Enrichment Senior Center.  Last week one of the top 12 lady professional bass fishing anglers in the Women’s Bass Fishing Association was netted by the LESC Fishing Club to share her experiences of a lifetime in the world of hunting and fishing.  Retired from the Eglin Federal Credit union in 2003, Carolyn Poole began competing in bass tournaments the following year by fishing the Docie Memorial Bass Tournament in...

Festival of Trees in DeFuniak Springs Dec. 5 – 7

Enjoy a spectacular display of trees and wreaths decorated for your Christmas pleasure in the historic Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood on Circle Drive.  Light refreshments served. Local business and organization sponsors make this event possible through their participation. Dec. 5, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Dec. 6, 8 a.m. – 9.p.m.; Dec. 7, 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Free admission.  Donations accepted to help fund an elevator in this historic building.  Sponsored by Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood Foundation, Inc.  (850)...

American roots music concert at Camp Helen State Park lodge Dec. 6

The Friends of Camp Helen State Park are hosting a Saturday concert series. The concerts will be held in the lodge from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. On Sat., Dec. 6, Eric Taylor will perform. “The William Faulkner of songwriting, Eric Taylor” will perform as the first in the series.  A songwriter/singer from Texas, he brings his uniquely American voice to Camp Helen.  Acoustic Guitar magazine describes him as putting his audience down in the middle of a story and making...