October 20, 2013

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Walton County hazardous material collection Day Nov. 2

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...

A look into the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance grasses in classes program

This is the third of a four part series on the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance of Northwest Florida State College (CBA). It is easy to understand why most of us enjoy living in Northwest Florida. The beautiful beaches, creeks, rivers and the Choctawhatchee Bay offer extraordinary opportunities to fish, explore, swim and thrive in the diverse ecosystems that surround us. Have you ever wondered who watches over the health of our beautiful waterways? It’s the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance of Northwest Florida...

Flutterby Children’s Arts Festival returns to Rosemary Beach Nov. 9-10

The annual Flutterby Children’s Arts Festival is returning to Rosemary Beach, Nov. 9-10, 2013 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Presented by the Merchants of Rosemary Beach and the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA), the Flutterby Festival celebrates art, nature, and the migration of the Monarch Butterfly through the region. The family-friendly event returns with local favorites along with entertainment. Artist and vendors are being called to participate by setting up booths that offer original artwork and items...

Grayt Grounds of Monet Monet to showcase local artist Joan Vienot Nov. 2 – 17

“The Present Moment” show features landscapes painted in oil A one woman show of works by Walton artist Joan Vienot will be on display at Grayt Grounds of Monet Monet in Grayton Beach Nov. 2 – 17, 2013. Opening night is Nov. 2 from 5 – 8 p.m. Cheri Peebles, owner of Grayt Grounds is excited about the show. “My idea is to have a coffee house that is diversified and a service. Featuring local artists is good for the...

Biophilia Fall Festival Nov. 2

Date: Saturday, November 2nd Hours: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fall Festival activities: haunted trick or treat trail, hay ride, The Science Brothers, Nonie’s Ark Animal Encounters, petting zoo, live music by Mike Whitty, carnival games, harvest produce, bounce house, Abrakadoodle arts and crafts, face painting, Tucker Dukes food truck, Biophilia exhibits, local organizations, and more. Admission:  $8 adults, $5 children 2 and under free Contact Info: 850-835-1824 4956 State Hwy 20 East Freeport, Florida 32439...

Join in on the Florida Bluebird Blitz Nov. 8-9

Help be a part of counting Florida’s bluebird population The Florida Bluebird Society’s 2013 Statewide Fall Bluebird Blitz will be held Friday November 8 and Saturday November 9, 2013. Faith Jones, Chair of the FBS Statewide Bluebird Blitz, said the goal of the Blitz is to gather information about bluebirds in Florida in an effort to help determine the health of the species in the Sunshine State.  Reports from participants over a span of years will help reveal if Florida’s...

Witches of South Walton ride again Oct. 31, 2013

Ride for a good cause, and scare the neighborhoods on 30A The Witches of South Walton will be riding their bikes again on Thursday morning, Oct. 31, 2013. All for a good cause as they scare up the neighborhoods along Scenic Highway 30A. All proceeds from the event will be going to support the Children’s Volunteer Health Network. Where: Meet at Miss Lucille’s at the corner of CR393 and CR30A. Witches bike to Butler Elementary to hang there awhile to...