December 31, 2014

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American roots music concert at Camp Helen State Park lodge Jan. 10

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., Jan, 10, Camp Helen presents Brian Smalley, a singer/songwriter/guitarist with an ability to turn original songs into “musical novellas.”  With his mastery of the guitar and his singing ability, Brian Smalley combines covers from artists like Jerry Reed, John Prine, Grateful Dead, Bob Marley, John Hartford, Chet Atkins, Peter Rowan and Richard...

Gulfside Trail Rides in Santa Rosa Beach offers fun for entire family

Trail rides, lessons, and more offered at south Walton equestrian facility Located just a stone’s throw from the beach, you will discover an equestrian experience off the beaten path. Long and winding trails to meander are just a snippet of the goings-on offered at Gulfside Trail Rides in Santa Rosa Beach. Trail rides within their 20-acre spread, and throughout the Point Washington State Forest are offered, as well as Western and English lessons available for ages 8 and up. Programs...

South Walton Fire District hosting Polar Bear Plunge Jan. 1

The South Walton Fire District in conjunction with Gulf Place will be hosting their 2nd Annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day 2015. Time/Location:  Registration starts at 11 a.m. at Gulf Place.  “Plunge” starts at 1 p.m. sharp. Gulf Place is located at the intersection of S. County Highway 393 and 30-A. $20 donation – All proceeds will benefit the SWFD Department Relations Committee (DRC). The DRC purchases fire/life safety educational-promotional items for community based educational programs that are...

Become a mad scientist at the E.O.Wilson Biophilia Center Jan. 3

Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Become a MAD Scientist at the E.O.Wilson Biophilia Center on Jan. 3. The event lasts from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities will include a LIVE interactive science show at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Experience a foggy dry ice storm with giant floating beach balls and even a special Mad Science burp potion. Taste the science of cotton candy, carry out slippery, slimy experiments, and create a black light work of art! General...

Seminar on renewable energy savings and property values Jan. 7

Homeowners and business property owners in Northwest Florida will want to attend a free educational seminar on January 7, 2015 to learn ways of adding value to their property while saving energy and/or generating renewable energy. The Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE) will instruct participants in ways to get funding for a home or business energy project, including which improvements are qualified as energy efficiency, wind mitigation and/or renewable generation systems. Access to these funds are not based on...