November 10, 2016

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South Walton Fire District Elf Ride in Santa Rosa Beach Dec. 4

The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) will be hosting their 9t Annual Elf Ride on Dec. 4, 2016. Elves of all ages will meet at the Western Lake Beach Access in Watercolor at 1:00 p.m. and bicycle/walk to the SWFD’s Water Color Station located at 2109 CR 395 South, Seagrove (approx. 1.5 miles). Bring an unwrapped toy to benefit the SWFD Angel Tree. Refreshments and a tour of the fire station as well as the fire trucks will be available....

Learn about the Florida black bear at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Nov.17

Time: 9 a.m. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park invites you to enjoy an informational program about the Florida black bear. Florida black bears are the largest land mammals in the state. Loss of large forested lands and swamps is the biggest challenge to long-term conservation of the Florida black bear; especially in a growing state of nearly 20 million people. Enter the park through the main gate and park staff will direct you to the clubhouse. Park admission is $6...

Baytowne on Ice through Feb. 10

Dust off those skates and get in the winter spirit at The Village of Baytowne Wharf’s Baytowne On Ice. For those visitors who miss the cold and ice, Baytowne’s seasonal ice skating rink is the perfect opportunity to share some of your favorite holiday traditions. Rink hours vary daily. Admission $11 for an hour and a half, $3 skate rental. Click here for hours. The Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West, Miramar...

Zika virus mosquito control course in Miramar Beach Nov. 17

Zika virus has hit Florida hard and your community may be next. To create awareness and combat this looming threat, the South Walton County Mosquito Control District is hosting a one-day short course on Thursday, November 17th at the Linkside Ballroom in Sandestin, Miramar Beach, FL. The course will be from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., with registration starting at 7:30 a.m. The $35, short course will provide information from many of the State’s top experts. Covering everything from yard...

Pioneer Day at Rocky Bayou State Park Nov. 12

Date/time: Sat., Nov. 12, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Join the Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park staff and volunteers on Saturday November 12th, 2016 for their annual Pioneer Day festival sponsored by The Friends of the Emerald Coasts State Parks. Family activities will include candle-dipping, rag doll making, butter churning, shingle making and campfire cooking demonstration. Displays will also include early folk toys, and a 19th century chuck wagon. The Pioneer Day festival will begin at 10:00am and last...

Flutterby Arts Festival in Rosemary Beach Nov. 12 – 13

The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County is calling all kids to flitter to the beach-front town of Rosemary Beach for the annual Flutterby Arts Festival, which will take place Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm on the East Long Green. Produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County and presented by The Merchants of Rosemary Beach, The Flutterby Festival is a two-day event filled with arts, nature, science and fun in celebration of the migration of the...

South Walton Fire District hosting Caring and Sharing Angel Tree

South Walton Fire District is once again sponsoring the Caring and Sharing Angel Tree. Each holiday season the “Angel Tree” is filled with names of children throughout Walton County that otherwise may not receive Christmas gifts without your assistance. “Angels” will be available for selection beginning Monday, November 7, 2016 from 9:00 a.m-4:00 p.m. at Station 3/Headquarters, 911 North County Highway 393, Santa Rosa Beach. Gifts may be returned to Station 3/Headquarters no later than December 6. Please reach into...

Veterans Day celebration at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Nov. 12

Date/time: Sat., Nov. 12 – 8:30 a.m. – 12 Noon Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in honoring Veterans: Past, Present and Future. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park will be celebrating Veterans Day with programs and activities honoring the connection between the park, the Florida panhandle and the local military history.  The festivities will kick off with opening flag ceremony and Breakfast with a Ranger sponsored in part by the Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, Hardee’s, Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts and...