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Patriot Flag to fly at South Walton Fire District headquarters Jan. 17

Memorial flag on its journey across all 50 states honoring the fallen on September 11, 2001 Time: 10 a.m. Location Changed: Publix at South Walton, 2038 U.S. Hwy. 98 W, Santa Rosa Beach The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) will hoist a 60 by 30 foot American “Patriot” flag at the Publix at South Walton, 2038 U.S. Hwy. 98 W, Santa Rosa Beach on Monday, Jan. 17, 2011. The Patriot Flag is part of a yearlong memorial leading up to...

Seagrove Garden Club hosts holiday program and lunch Dec. 8

Auction to benefit local charities Time: 10 a.m. Location: Point Washington Methodist Church Fellowship Hall The Seagrove Garden Club’s holiday program and lunch is a recent tradition but one that all members eagerly await.  Members bring elegantly wrapped gifts that are then auctioned along with centerpieces.  This year table-top live trees that are fully decorated will be auctioned to the attendees.  For the past 8 years the club has used this auction format to raise money for people and charities that...

Santa flies into Silver Sands Factory Stores Dec. 4

Children invited to dress up and follow Santa in a parade There’s only one place on the Gulf Coast where Santa will literally fly in on a helicopter. Silver Sands Factory Stores has partnered with Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast for Santa’s Arrival to the Center via the AIRHeart helicopter. On Saturday, December 4, the local community is invited for Silver Sands Santa’s Arrival celebration at noon. All eyes will be on the sky as Santa waves from...

Santa visits Artists of Gulf Place

Kids of all ages made holiday gifts at annual open house The Artists Of Gulf Place hosted a Holiday Open House on Nov. 26 and 27. Children visited with Santa Claus to tell him how good they were all year and to put in their Christmas requests. Kids of all ages had the opportunity to make their own holiday gifts such as pottery, jewelry and tie-dyeing t-shirts. Artists of Gulf Place is located on the corner of CR393 and Scenic...

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

Playful, lovable pup looking for a new friend Who is gray and white, has funny floppy ears and a long tail perfect for lots of wagging?  That would be Ziggy!  This irresistible and extremely lovable pup is a Yorkie mix currently hanging his collar at Alaqua Animal Refuge.  Ziggy is oh so eager to please, and is hoping to find a loving forever home this holiday season.  He looks forward with great enthusiasm to his daily play time, and after...

Alaqua Animal Refuge holiday open house and shopping fair Dec. 11

Enjoy a tour of refuge, live music, shopping and a visit from Santa Alaqua Animal Refuge, is hosting their annual holiday open house from Noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 11. Live entertainment by Blackwater, holiday treats and beverages, a petting zoo, children’s games, photos with Santa, all while showcasing the unique refuge in Freeport. Guests will have an opportunity to meet Champ, a miniature horse that was rescued in September and quickly became an international online sensation through his courageous...

Cut your own Christmas tree at Strickland-Davis Tree Farm

DeFuniak Springs farm offers three types of trees Bring back an old holiday tradition, or start a new one as you select and cut down your own Christmas tree at Strickland-Davis Tree Farm. There are three types of trees to chose from – Leyland cypress, red cedar or Arizona Blue Ice. The Arizona Blues are available in grow bags for replanting after the Christmas holidays. Pricing is $6/ft. up to 8 foot tall, $7.00/ft. 8 – 10 ft. tall, $8.00/ft....

Freeport Town Planters Society hosts Christmas Tour of Homes Dec. 5

Proceeds benefit civic projects The Freeport Town Planters Society will host its sixth annual Christmas Tour of Homes from 1:30 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 5. Houses include the Blount house in Freeport behind the old Post Office across from Kelly’s; Russ Barley and Tim Ard’s home in Waterview Cove; Leta-Fern and Michael Bickers home on Whitfield Road off of Hwy. 20 in Portland; and Jacque and Harroll Castle’s horse ranch on Hwy. 20 in Portland. Tickets are $5 presale...