October 30, 2015

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Charity bass tournament in Freeport Nov. 14

Emerald Coast Autism Center (ECAC) is hosting its charity bass tournament on Saturday, November 14th, 2015. The event will be held at the Freeport Marina at Marina Village, Freeport, FL 32439. There is a $200 entry fee per boat. There is a $5,000 guaranteed first place prize. Proceeds will help to fund the ECAC Scholarship fund and the capital campaign. Please register here....

Red tide status currently high in Walton County

Oct 28, 2015 You may want to reconsider talking a walk along the beaches in South Walton for a few days. Red tide is present in high concentrations, and is present in Western Lake, which has had an inflow from the Gulf due to the recent rain events. Dead fish as a result of the red tide have washed ashore on the beach and lake. Blooms of the Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, are present in, along, and offshore...

Hazmat collection day in north and south Walton Nov. 7

The Walton Board of County Commissioners is sponsoring a project to collect, recycle, treat and properly dispose of these and other household hazardous wastes: Pesticides – Used Oil – Stale Gasoline – Solvents – Fertilizers – Paint – Paint Thinners – Paint Strippers – Batteries – Furniture Polish – Brake Fluid – Engine Degreasers – Anti-Freeze – Pool Chemicals – Insecticides – Spot Removers Waste tire amnesty will also be held on the same date, during the same hours and...

Monarch tagging event at Conservation Park Nov. 7

Date/time: November 7th from 10 am – 12 noon Join in for a citizen science project and track these elegant butterflies on this year’s Great Monarch Migration. Bring the family and learn about Monarchs annual Migration to the volcanic Mountains of Mexico. Some of the  Monarchs will travel over two thousand miles to a place they have never been before. Nets and tags will be provided this is a free event. For information call PCB Parks & Recreation Dept. (850)...

Halloween happenings around north and south Walton Oct. 30, 31

Witches of South Walton Ride Oct. 30 The Witches of South Walton will be riding again along Scenic Hwy. 30A for the 12th year in a row. The event will be held on Fri., Oct. 30, 2015 at 6:30 a.m. The witches ride for a cause of course, as a benefit for the Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN. The registration cost is $30.00 which includes access to the Gathering Brunch and 3 tickets for Mimosas. Raffle tickets are $5.00. Access to...

Five Walton County parks to offer wheelchair swings

ADA access to swings is in the works at five Walton County parks. The first has been installed at Wee Care Park in DeFuniak Springs. The additional swings will be located at Freeport Regional Sports Complex, Gene Hurley, Paxton, and Helen McCall parks. The fulfillment of an idea born at the Walton County Sheriff’s Office is brought to fruition with the help of the hard working employees at Walton County Parks and Recreation. The first of five wheelchair swings has...

Pumpkin Fest at Arnett’s Gulfside Trail Rides Oct 24-25

Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Enjoy the Pumpkin Fest at Arnett’s Gulfside Trail Rides Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free to come on the grounds or buy a combo pack of fun for $20 that includes picking out your pumpkin and painting, feed cups for the horses, pony rides, bounce house and more. Food, beverages and candy will be available for purchase. Arnett’s Gulfside Trail Rides is located at 613 CR...