October 11, 2017

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Witches of South Walton ride again Oct. 31

The Witches of South Walton, an organization dedicated to supporting the Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN), with their mission, is hosting the 14th Annual Witch Ride on Tuesday, October 31st at 6:30am. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 the morning of the ride, which includes a charity bike ride from Gulf Place to Stinky’s Fish Camp and ending with a Gathering Brunch at La Playa in Gulf Place. Purchase tickets online at www.witchride.com. This event would not be possible...

Plein air workshop offered as part of Flutterby Festival Nov. 10

Cultural Arts Alliance is hosting a Plein Air painting workshop with local painter Joan Vienot on Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Watersound Origins. The workshop “Starting a Successful Plein Air Painting” will focus on practicing identifiable shape making in plein air painting, to help the artist create effective, readable shapes to greatly increase the likelihood of producing a strong painting.  “If the shapes are clear and the composition is strong, then the real fun of plein...

Florida Panhandle State Parks temporarily close due to tropical storm Nate

  • October 6, 2017
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The Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service announces the closure of 18 state parks in Northwest Florida due to imminent weather conditions including strong winds and rain. The following state parks are closing today at 5 p.m. local time: Big Lagoon State Park (Escambia County Blackwater Heritage State Trail (Santa Rosa County) Blackwater River State Park (Santa Rosa County) Camp Helen State Park (Bay County) Constitution Convention Museum State Park (Gulf County) Deer Lake State Park (Walton County) Eden Gardens State Park (Walton County) Falling Waters...

Bent Rod Fishing Club hosts annual fish fry

The Bent Rod Fishing Club of DeFuniak Springs hosted their annual fish fry at Cat Island Park on Oct. 6. More than 15 attendees enjoyed fried catfish, trout, and bream, along with a variety of tasty sides and desserts. Bent Rod Fishing Club meets at the Life Enrichment Center, 312 College Ave, DeFuniak Springs the 2nd Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. The club enjoys guest speakers, field trips, and, of course fishing in the river, bay, and surf....

October outdoor movies at Eden Gardens State Park

The Friends of Eden Gardens State Park are hosting three films under the oaks on Thursdays in October.  Films are free, with paid park admission.  Chairs, blankets, and coolers are welcome.  There will also be a small concession stand serving popcorn, candy, and drinks. Movies start at 6:30 p.m. October 12th – E.T. October 19th – Frogs October 26th – Young Frankenstein Directions Eden Gardens State Park is located in Point Washington, off U.S. 98 on C.R. 395. For more...