July 19, 2010

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Charity bass tournament at Black Creek Lodge July 24

Guaranteed 70 percent payout of all individually registered boats Fort Walton Gulf Power Transformers are hosting a charity bass tournament at Black Creek on July 24. Black Creek Lodge is located at 710 Black Creek Lodge Road, Freeport. Tournament starts at safe daylight and ends at 3:00 p.m. Blast off will be in flights based on the number of entries. The proceeds of this fund-raising event will go toward several local charities including Children’s Advocacy Center, Children in Crisis, Meals...

Deer hunters will need new permit this season

The new permit costs $5 and is available now for purchase Beginning with the upcoming 2010-2011 hunting season, anyone hunting deer in Florida will need a deer permit. Those with a Sportsman’s License, Gold Sportsman’s License, 64 or Older Sportsman’s License, Military Gold Sportsman’s License, Lifetime Hunting License or Lifetime Sportsman’s License will not need to purchase the new deer permit, because it already is included in each of these licenses, even if they were purchased before July 1. However,...

Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

Pumba looking for ‘furever’ home If you would like a small, very enthusiastic dog to brighten your life and dispel the doldrums of these hot summer days, Pumba may be exactly the pup you’re looking for.  This cute canine is nine months old and a perfect mix of Schnauzer and Yorkie.  His coat, mostly black, is sprinkled here and there with accents of tan and white, and his eyes sparkle with an infectious zest for life.  He loves other small...

Learn about sea turtles at Topsail July 22

Learn about preserving these ancient and majestic creatures Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Scenic Road 30A Thursday, July 22 – 1:30 p.m. The majestic sea turtles are in the midst of another reproductive season.  Learn the facts about common Sea Turtles at Topsail.  Be a part of an enlightening program and see what you can do to help preserve these awe inspiring creatures of the sea. Park at the Day-Use area on Hwy 30A and take a short walk...

Learn about coastal dune lakes at Northwest Florida College South Walton Center

Classes will be held July 27, August 3, 10 Get up-close and personal with Walton County’s coastal dune lakes. Classes will offer classroom type instruction, guided tours, and on-site discussion about different topics focused on coastal dune lakes. Topics will include: What is a coastal dune lake?, coastal morphology, water quality of coastal dune lakes, human impacts to coastal dune lakes, exotic / invasive species, and preservation areas involving coastal dune lakes. Field trips will include visits to some of...

YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series Family Day July 18

YOLO board competitions fun for the entire family Location: WaterColor Boat House, 5 p.m. The YOLO Stand Up Paddle Series Family Day events offer a chance for family members to get out on the water and paddle together. Everyone is welcome from novice to advanced paddlers and children are able to try paddling on their own and/or ride on parent’s boards. The races are very casual and include events like parent/child races, sibling relay races and individual child races divided...

Music under the stars with Jacob Jeffries Band at Seaside July 14

Jacob Jeffries Band at Seaside July 14 Seaside Amphitheater – 7 p.m. The Seaside Summer Concert Series every Wednesday hosts popular acts from across the southeast, and beyond, in the Seaside Amphitheater. July 14, Jacob Jeffries Band will perform Jacob Groten is a vegetarian, has broken fourteen bones and, most importantly, has managed to cull a musical range that walks the line from John Lennon to Freddy Mercury, with inflections of Jeff Buckley vocal perfection, Tom Petty jive and the...

Art reception for Beaches of South Walton Artist of the Year July 15

Art reception for Michael Granberry Location: Art of Simple Gallery – Ruskin Place, Seaside, July 15 at 5 p.m. A Photography Reception unveiling the 2010 Beaches of South Walton Artist of the Year, Michael Granberry’s, photographic series: “The Study of People & Places of Walton County. Live music by Sawmill Gravy & the Biscuits. Attending guests will be able to meet and speak with many of the people of Walton County who where involved in the photographic series. This reception...