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Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

Fun loving canine looking for new home If you think this Elvis is “nothin’ but a hound dog,” you need to think again. This very handsome guy is a Basset Hound/Boxer mix  us sociable, playful and an overall irresistible canine. Elvis maintains a cheerful outlook on life, and greets every day with the hope that his special someone will arrive and give him the loving forever home he longs for. And even though he’s “never caught a rabbit,” he is...

South Walton Fire District hosting open house Oct. 22

In an effort to promote fire/life safety, the South Walton Fire District will be hosting a free “Open House” on Saturday October 22, 2011 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event will take place at the SWFD Station 2 located at 2109 S. HWY 395 Seagrove Beach, Fl. 32459. There will be “live” demonstrations, child safety seat inspections, fire related games and activities, a “jump house” blood pressure checks, food, drinks and fun and more! Please plan on joining...

2011 Halloween events in and around Walton County

Here are some great ideas for Halloween fun in and around Walton County! Arnett’s Gulfside Trail Rides Pumpkin Fest Oct. 15–16, 22–23 Time: 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Location: 316 S. County Road 393, Santa Rosa Beach A family-friendly fall harvest event with pony rides, a jump house, hayrides, face painting and pumpkin painting. Meet the mini-horses and the mini-mule, Frank. Concession with hot dogs, cotton candy, drinks. $5.00 each event. or $20 include pony ride, hayride, unlimited jumps in the jump house,...

Pick your own Halloween pumpkin at Cypress Cattle Company

Fresh pumpkins, gourds and more at Cypress Cattle Company Interested in getting the freshest pumpkin available for this Halloween? You can pick your own at Cypress Cattle Company in Ponce De Leon. Cypress offering a variety of pumpkins from their 5-acre patch; big Jacks $5, medium Jacks $4, mini Jacks $2 and gourds for $2. They are also offering okra, watermelon and bell peppers. Call Luke Langford at (850) 685-5890. Open Mon. – Sat. 9 – 5. Sun. 12 Noon...

Twin Oaks Farm tour Oct. 16, 2011

Enjoy a day of workshops on a Certified Organic farm As one of the featured farms on the New Leaf Market Farm Tour, Twin Oaks Farm is hosting a day of workshops and farm tours on Oct. 16, 2011. Twin Oaks Farm is a 94-acre Certified Organic farm located in Holmes County, Florida. Twin Oaks raise chickens and ducks for egg and meat production, their hens are fed a certified organic mix of grains without soy. They roam freely on...

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

Fun loving canine looking for new home Cinco means five, and that’s the perfect name for this American Bulldog/Pit Bull mix, because there are at least five good reasons to make him a part of your family. First on the list of Cinco’s winning ways is his delightful personality. He’s a friendly, fun loving, guy who is always ready for a brisk walk or a rejuvenating nap. Second, he’s a dog with an indomitable spirit, never letting a split front...