December 12, 2014

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Learn about beach mice at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Dec. 19

Date/Time: Friday December 19, 1 – 3 p.m. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park presents a program on the endangered Choctawhatchee Beach Mouse. They live in a fragile habitat near the beach and only come out at night. Come learn what we to do monitor and protect this important species and why Topsail plays an important role in its survival. Enter the park through the main gate and the staff will direct you to the park’s clubhouse. A $6.00 entry admission...

South Walton Fire District offering home for the holidays transportation program

For the fifth consecutive year, South Walton Fire District (SWFD) is offering a “Home for the Holidays” program. This program is designed to allow patients in skilled nursing and adult living facilities the opportunity to share the Christmas holiday with their family at home. Patients must be self-supporting while at the residence, and be left in the care of a responsible family member. The South Walton Fire District will be offering free transportation on a space available basis to local...

Have breakfast with a ranger at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Dec. 13

Date/time: Saturday December 13, 9 – 11 a.m. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park invites you and your family to Breakfast with a Ranger. Join the Rangers of Topsail Hill to learn about the park, its history and to ask them all the questions you can think of about the park its wildlife and anything in between. This program is ideal for the whole family to enjoy. To cover the cost of food, please bring $5, which goes to Friends of...

Learn about spiders at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Dec. 13

Date/time: Saturday December 13, 1 – 2 p.m. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park presents the world of Spiders. Learn which spiders in Florida are venomous, which are beneficial, where they live, what they eat, and the benefits they bring to us. This indoor slide program is great for all ages. Enter the park through the main gate and the staff will direct you to the park’s clubhouse. A $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the park. Topsail Hill Preserve State...

Eden Gardens State Park Candlelight Tour Dec. 20

Holiday spirit brings good cheer to Wesley house Eden Gardens State Park and the Friends of Eden invite you to join them for a tour of the Wesley House through the holidays. All of the rooms of the historic home have been decorated with Christmas cheer in a variety of different themes by local organizations. On Dec. 20, from 5 – 8 p.m., enjoy the Candlelight Tour, with a traditional walk through the luminaries to the Historic Wesley House to...

City of DeFuniak Springs hosting Main Street Market Dec. 13

The City of DeFuniak Springs is hosting Main Street Christmas Market on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 12 Noon – 5:30 p.m. The market will be held downtown on Baldwin Avenue. The event will be held in conjunction with the annual Christmas parade sponsored by the DeFuniak Springs Woman’s Club which begins at 1:00 p.m. around the beautiful Lake DeFuniak. If you are interested in being a vendor, space is free and you may download an application here: Main Street Christmas...

Walton county fishing report for Dec. 3

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. A few sheepshead being caught. River: Crappie biting on minnows! 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...