January 25, 2016

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Bent Rod Fishing Club meets Feb. 11

The Bent Rod Fishing Club meets the 2nd Thursday each month, at 1p.m., at the Life Enrichment Senior Center, 312 College Ave. DeFuniak Springs. The club is a component of the Enrichment Center, which provides a wide range of activities for active members age 50 and over.  Visitors and invited guests are always welcome. Club members primarily fish the Choctawhatchee River and Bay as well as numerous other creeks and small ponds in the area. Members practice conservation and the protection...

Special Olympic Roaring 20s fundraiser in Santa Rosa Beach Feb. 19

Time/location 6:30 p.m. WaterColor Lakehouse, 34 Goldenrod Circle, Santa Rosa Beach Hannah and the Special Olympics Florida-Walton County Along With St. Joe Club and Resorts, Destin Plastic Surgery, Duckies, and Bud n Alley’s are presenting the night of a lifetime. Please join in for a night under the stars at Hannah’s Roaring 20’s Great Gatsby Bash. There will be a silent auction live auction and much more. Come help Hannah raise money for Walton County Special Olympics. Tickets are $50...

Sk8 Deck-o art auction to raise funds for new skate park Feb. 20

Join the Walton Skate Society for an art auction / live music event as they raise money to build the new skate park in Santa Rosa Beah. You can buy a masterfully painted skate deck, paint your own, or simply groove to the Owsley Brothers while enjoying a nice snack. The event will be held on Feb. 20 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Trebeache’ in Redfish Village, Blue Mountain Beach. Local art legends, area VIPs, and guest artists from around...

Walton County fishing report for Jan. 20

Fishing is good Bay: Trout bite is back on. Redfish bites are fantastic. Some sheepshead being caught. River: Some crappie, river is high. Hunting: Not many duck hunters, hogs on the move, along with a few deer. 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...

Members only special event at E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Jan. 23

Become a member of the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center, enjoy  special events. On Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016   the Center will showcase new educational animal ambassadors, two bobcats. Memberships start at $30/individual, $60/family. Members receive other special perks (depending on membership level) such as discounts on Biophilia summer camps, ability to rent rooms and meeting space, discounted merchandise, invites to special events, guided tours of Nokuse Plantation, and more. The event will be from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and...

Oyster reef construction volunteers needed January 15, 19, 21, and 22

The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance is seeking volunteers to help bag and build an oyster reefs on January 15, 19, 21, and 22 from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. You will be meeting at the South Walton Center of Northwest Florida State College, 109 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 AND One of CBA’s current restoration sites. You will load bagged recycled or fossilized oyster shell for transport. The you will travel as a group to place bagged oyster shell in...

Discard used monofilament fishing line properly and don’t feed the birds

Check your tackle frequently and replace old line In Florida, fishing is an important part of our lifestyle as well as the economy. However, this enjoyable activity sometimes can lead to problems for birds and other wildlife, such as sea turtles and birds. According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission biologists, monofilament fishing line and fishing hooks that are improperly handled or discarded can entangle these animals, leading to injury and even death. The brown pelican is one species...

Oyster shell bagging volunteers needed

The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance is seeking volunteers to help bag and build oyster reefs. The project will be from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The bagging will be held at the South Walton NWFSC Center, 109 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 Dates: Tuesday, January 12, 2016 Wednesday, January 13, 2016 Friday, January 15, 2016 Tuesday, January 19, 2016 Thursday, January 21, 2016 Thursday, January 28, 2016 What to bring/wear: Wear clothes and close-toed shoes that you don’t mind...