November 25, 2016

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Choctawhatchee Audubon activities for December

Dec 1: Monthly Meeting: Presentation “The Christmas Bird Count 2016.” Learn about the oldest and largest wildlife survey in the world and how you can help. Alan Knothe, biologist and local bird count coordinator, will speak on the history of the National Christmas Bird Count and the origination of our count in Okaloosa County. You will learn how to identify rare and unusual birds and how to get involved. No birding experience is necessary. The actual count will take place...

Freeport Christmas parade, tree lighting Dec. 2

Date/time: Friday, Dec. – 4:45 p.m. The City of Freeport and Freeport Town Planters Society will be hosting their annual Christmas parade on Dec. 2. The parade starts at Freeport Elementary School at 4:45 p.m. and ends at City Hall. A special holiday program and tree lighting followed by a visit from Santa is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. at City Hall. After the arrival of Santa, the kids will have an opportunity to visit with Santa and to...

Explore geocaching in and around Walton

Hundreds of hidden treasures can be found in North and South Walton If you have a Global Positioning System (GPS) enabled device and a little bit of imagination, you don’t need to go far to find hours of great family fun in Walton County. The sport of geocaching has proven itself to be a popular pastime, as several hundred treasures are hidden throughout the county. Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunting sport in which participants use a GPS to hide...

Cut your own tree at Strickland’s Christmas Tree Farm in DeFuniak Springs

Leyland cypress, Southern Red Cedar, Arizona Blue Ice Cypress available Bring back an old holiday tradition, or start a new one as you select and cut down your Christmas tree at Strickland’s Christmas Tree Farm. Located in DeFuniak Springs, the farm is owned by Cody and Linda Strickland. The 60-acre farm is one of the largest in Florida, and offers three varieties: Leyland Cypress, Southern Red Cedar and Arizona Blue Ice Cypress. The Strickland’s have now planted Virginia Pine and...

Grace Rides one step closer to new facility in DeFuniak Springs

On Saturday, Nov. 20, 2016, a ground breaking ceremony was held for a new barn facility in DeFuniak Springs. Not your typical barn by any means, as it will be the future home for the very special horses of Grace Rides. The new barn construction is partly made possible by a $107,666 donation from Impact 100 of Northwest Florida, Inc. The mission of Impact 100 is to financially support non-profit organizations in Northwest Florida by empowering women as philanthropists and leaders,...

Chipley Christmas Festival and parade Dec. 2

Join the celebration in downtown Chipley from 4 – 9 p.m. on Dec. 2, 2016. A lighted Christmas parade will light up Main Street at 6 p.m. Get your Christmas shopping done during the Holiday Stroll when Downtown merchants will have their doors open offering special holiday discounts and Christmas treats to their guests. Wander down to the Farmer’s Market Complex on 7th Street and visit the Christmas Market where you can find specialty arts and crafts gifts for your...

Christmas Reflections in DeFuniak Springs Nov. 25 – Dec. 31

Christmas Reflections in DeFuniak Springs runs from 5 – 9 p.m. nightly Nov. 25 – Dec. 31. See how six million Christmas lights multiply to 12 million when reflected on the perfectly round lake which is the centerpiece of the DeFuniak Springs Historic District. This incredible display on the original grounds of Florida’s Historic Chautauqua has no equal. $3/person, Season Passes $35, ages 6 and under free. Carriage rides by High Horse Farm LLC will be available for an additional...

DeFuniak Springs Tour of Homes Dec. 3

St. Agatha’s Episcopal Church, 150 Circle Drive, DeFuniak Springs is hosting a tour of homes along Circle Drive on December 3, 2016. The event will be held from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Joining the usual historic homes are residential structures “in process” of restoration, three vintage trailers and two vintage cars to provide visitors with an array of viewing choices. In addition, various points of interest around the city have agreed to be a part of the tour (Walton...