October 22, 2016

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Freeport Bayfest Fishing Tournament October 22 – November 5

Treylermade Tournaments and Nick’s Seafood Restaurant is hosting the Freeport Bayfest Fishing Tournament Oct. 22 – Nov. 5. Compete for redfish, mullet, speckled trout, bass, and bream. Register at Nick’s Seafood Restaurant, 7585 W. Hwy. 20, Freeport. $5 from each registration fee will be donated to Autism Spectrum on the Emerald Coast, Inc. For more information contact Trey Nick at 850-835-222, or 850-830-6161. Entry Fee – $20 per angler. Click here to download registration: bayfest-fishing-tournament.pdf Registration – Participants can pre-register...

Wings Over Florida birding hike at Blackwater Fisheries Research Nov. 5

Date/time: Saturday, Nov. 5, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Join Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail coordinator Whitney Gray and Wings Over Florida coordinator Andy Wraithmell for a hike around the wonderful birding trail site at Blackwater Fisheries Research. You will walk the dikes between the aquaculture ponds, looking for wintering wildfowl such as Ring-necked Duck and Blue-winged Teal. Wilson’s Snipe feed along the muddy edges. Bachman’s Sparrows and Brown-headed Nuthatches are fairly common and Henslow’s Sparrow has been recorded in...

Halloween events and fall festivals in north and south Walton

Friday, Oct. 21 Howloween Pet Parade & Pumpkin Drop at Alys Beach, 147 W. LaGarza Lane, Panama City Beach. 4 – 6 p.m. Campfire stories and haunted trail in at Sapphire Island Campground – Time: 7 – 11 p.m. Be prepared to face your fears. What happens when you get lost in the woods and come across an abandoned cabin Only you will know if you live to tell! If you can make it down the haunted trail to the...

North Bay Clan of Lower Creek Muskogee Tribe hosting Pow Wow in Chipley Nov. 11-13

Join the North Bay Clan of Lower Creek Muscogee Tribe to honor our veterans at the Veteran’s Day Powwow November 11-13, 2016. The event will run from 9 am to 5 pm each day and will include story telling, drumming, dancing, arts and crafts, food and more. This event is free to the public. Learn more about the Lower Creek Muscogee heritage from these proud descendants. Primitive camping is available with on-site bathrooms. Location: North Bay Creek Indian Village at...

Thunderbird Intertribal Powwow in Niceville Nov. 4-6

The Thunderbird Intertribal Council is hosting their annual Powwow Nov. 4-6, 2016. Celebrate Native American and Alaskan Heritage Month with activities educating the local community about Native Americans and their role in the past and the present. The event is to promote cultural understanding, and to encourage participation and goodwill between Native and non-Native persons. Location: Twin Oaks Park, FL-85, Niceville, FL 32578 Schedule of events Friday Children’s Day: 9 am – 2 pm; Powwow: 7pm Grand Entry; Intertribal Dancing...

A fun-filled day at the Explore The Outdoors Festival

Oh what a great day it was sharing the wonders of nature and the outdoors at the Explore The Outdoors Festival Oct. 15. More than 800 attendees participated in hands on activities that included fishing, hydrobiking, boating, wildlife encounters, archery, interactive educational exhibits, nature-based crafts, giveaways and much more. Activities included: • Learning to fish on Black Creek • FISH FLORIDA fishing rod/reel giveaways • Freshwater fishing education with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission • Emerald Coast Hydrobike cruises...

Stargazing at Eden Gardens State Park Oct. 28

Date/time: Oct. 28, 5:30 p.m. Eden Gardens State park will be host a star gazing program on Friday, Oct. 28. Volunteers from the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association will set up several telescopes for viewing of star clusters, planets and galaxies. They will answer questions about the night sky. All ages are invited to enjoy an evening of star gazing. The Park will close at sunset at 6.01 PM. Those attending the star gazing should arrive prior to sunset. Program is...

DeFuniak Springs Downtown Arts Night Nov. 4

DeFuniak Springs Downtown Arts Night returns November 4, from 6   – 9 p.m. Artisans and highly skilled craftsman, music, food and fun will line beautiful historic Baldwin Avenue in DeFuniak Springs. The event sponsored by Nook and Cranny, Art Nook and DeFuniak Springs Art Co-Op will be a quarterly event where fine quality artists and artisans including wood workers, jewelers, authors, quilters, basket weavers and many other hand selected crafters will showcase their fine goods. We’re looking forward to...