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Local community group hosts forum on incorporating South Walton Feb. 26

The Incorporation of South Walton – is now the time? On February 26th the South Walton Community Council (SWCC) will present Director of Membership Lynn Tipton, Florida League of Cities to speak and answer questions about incorporating South Walton as a city. Two sessions will be held at the Seaside Repertory Theater, located in Seaside Florida, at 216 Quincy Circle. One session will be at 4 p.m., the other at 7 p.m. As residents express their frustration with land use...

Free trees for kids on Saturday March 7

Time: 10 a.m. In observance of National Arbor Day, free trees will be given away to children and their families through the generosity of Florida Forest Service of Walton County and the National Arbor Day Foundation. The event is co-sponsored by Northwest Florida State College, CBA (Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance), Friends of the Native Plant Demonstration Garden, Walton County Master Gardeners and AmeriCorps. The event will be held at Northwest Florida State College, South Walton Center in the Native Plant Demonstration...

Taste of Home Cooking School coming to DeFuniak Springs March 3

The Taste of Home Cooking School is returning to DeFuniak Springs for the 21st annual spring show sponsored by WZEP Radio Station. The show will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Walton High School. Culinary specialist Michelle “Red” Roberts will be featured. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with the show at 6:30 p.m. All are encouraged to come early to visit booths hosted by local vendors and register for door prizes. VIP tickets are $45 and general admission...

Evening tour, reception, and fundraising event at Alaqua Animal Refuge Feb. 11

Alaqua Animal Refuge invites you to be our guest on February 11 for an incredible evening celebrating you, animals, and how you can make a difference in their lives. The afternoon begins at 4 p.m. with a special tour of the refuge, filled with lots of animal interactions. At 5 p.m., join us in the horse barn for an appreciation reception. Visit with like-minded people, meet local animal heroes, law enforcement supporters, and our honorary guest Vicky Gaetz – a...

Florida Forest Service giving away 400 trees in DeFuniak Springs Jan. 23

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is on Arbor Day with the Florida Forest Service. It has been over 140 years since J. Sterling Morton founded Arbor Day after moving to Nebraska from Michigan. His simple idea of setting aside a special day for tree planting is now more important than ever. Arbor Day is recognized nationally on the last Friday in April, but many states observe it on different dates...

Florida Chautauqua Assembly comes to DeFuniak Springs Jan. 22 – 26

The 2015 Florida Chautauqua Assembly will be held in DeFuniak Springs Jan. 22 – 26, 2015. The 4-day educational programs theme this year is “A Journey into the World of Transportation:  From the River to the Rocket.”  The event is comprised of many educational sessions, exhibits and a featured keynote presentation by Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise. All sessions and events will relate to the history of transportation. Passports (money saving book of tickets) are $150 each and include lunches,...

Walton County Coastal Library hosting adult winter programs

Walton County Coastal Library is hosting “Winter Community Programs” every Tuesday through March 17, 2015, The events will be held at at 10 a.m. with each program engaging in a variety of subjects such as theater, music, local history, music and writing. All programs are designed for our adult community and families having entertaining and educational value while learning about our community and neighbors. For more information please call (850) 267-2809, Coastal Library, 437 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach. Located...

Lifeguard positions available with South Walton Fire District

Tryouts Jan. 9 The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) is currently accepting lifeguard applications for the upcoming 2015 beach season. Position Requirements include: at least 18 years of age high school diploma able to work weekends and public holidays in good physical condition possession of a valid Florida driver’s license complete a 500 meter swim in less than 10 minutes complete a 1.2 mile beach run in less than 11:30 minutes successful completion of background check and drug screen Upon...