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Sheriff’s Office hosting Santa Patrol gift drive

Walton County Sheriff’s Office is asking our community to join us in helping give the gift of hope this Christmas. Many families in Walton County are in need this holiday season and could use some assistance in providing for their children. “Keep in mind these are kids of all ages,” said Sheriff Adkinson. “Not just youngsters, but teenagers as well. That’s why we are calling it a gift drive – so we don’t limit the focus to just toys.” Starting...

Living with Florida black bears program in Santa Rosa Beach Nov. 9

The South Walton Community Council and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are hosting an informative program on Living with Florida Black Bears. The focus of the program is to educate the public about black bears in South Walton County.  You will also learn about the role of FWC in bear management and response to human-bear conflict, steps that can be taken by homeowners to avoid attracting bears, as well as, some guidelines on what to do if you see...

South Walton Fire District hosting Caring and Sharing Angel Tree through Dec. 5

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 Oct. 30 from 9a.m- 4 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 5. Please reach into your heart...

Haz-mat collection day in DeFuniak Springs and Santa Rosa Beach Nov. 4

8 a.m. – 12 Noon Pesticides – Used Oil – Stale Gasoline – Solvents – Fertilizers – Paint – Paint Thinners – Paint Strippers – Batteries – Furniture Polish – Brake Fluid – Engine Degreasers – Anti-Freeze – Pool Chemicals – Insecticides – Spot Removers Waste tire amnesty will also be held on the same date, during the same hours and locations. Walton county residents may bring up to 12 tires per residence. No gas cylinders or explosives, please. Due...

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...

Sale on the Circle in DeFuniak Springs Oct. 14

The circular drive around Lake DeFuniak is the site of the 10th Annual “Sale on the Circle” on Saturday October 14th from 8 am to 2 pm. Antiques, crafts, collectibles, dolls, yard sale items and much more, will be on sale in the shade of huge trees. Vendors and sellers are welcome to reserve space ($1/foot). Donations of unwanted items for the St. Agatha’s Church to sell would be appreciated. Phone 830-7663 for space reservations and further information. Historic St....