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Cancer Freeze water sport benefit on Lake Jackson in Florala Feb. 1

The annual Cancer Freeze benefit is coming to Lake Jackson in Florala, Ala. on Sat., February 1, 2014. Several water sport events and various activities benefit nine local families fighting cancer in Southern Alabama and Northwest Florida. A $20 donation includes water skiing, wakeboarding, kneeboard, or tubing events on Lake Jackson with the activities beginning at 7 a.m., water sports starting at 12 Noon. In addition, there will be a chili cook off, 5K walk/run, bass tournament, live auction, car show,...

Archeology for kids at E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Feb. 1

Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. What is an Archeologist?  The Biophilia teams up with Florida Public Archeology Network to bring you hands-on educational fun on Sat., Feb. 1. Special program at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., with activities throughout the day including: • Create your own artifact • Cookie excavation • Sifting through history • Garbology-the study of trash • Cave painting • Learn to throw an atlatl ancient spear • Underwater archeology • Live animal ambassadors General Admission:...

Choctawhatchee Audubon programs and events for February 2014

Join the Choctawhatchee Audubon for birding programs and field trips. February 1: Bird Walk  – Master birder, Bruce Purdy, will lead a bird walk to the Okaloosa County Landfill and Ft. Walton spray fields. This location consistently produces the highest species counts in our area, with wintering shorebirds, raptors, ducks, songbirds, and more on display. Wear good shoes and bring water and insect repellent. Meet at Coach and 4 Restaurant at 1313 Lewis Turner Blvd., Ft. Walton at 7:30 a.m....

Florida Chautauqua Assembly comes to DeFuniak Springs Jan. 23 – 26, 2014

Explore history and culture at four-day event The annual Florida Chautauqua Assembly will be held in DeFuniak Springs Jan. 23-26, 2014. The Assembly is a historic 4-day educational program comprised of notable keynote speakers, educational breakout sessions, performance teas, evening dinner performances and exhibits relating to an annual theme. This year’s theme is “A Journey in the World of Motion Pictures.  The keynote speaker is Demond Wilson, co-star of the 1970s award-winning hit TV series “Sanford and Son” explains how...

Airstream club occupies Topsail Hill Preserve State Park campground

Weekend of fun, friends, and camaraderie fills park The RV campground at Topsail Hilll Preserve State Park had a different look this past weekend as more than 90 Airstreams filled the campground. A national club, Airforums hosted their eighth annual “Can Opener” get together from Jan. 9 -12. The group enjoyed four days of fun with a chili feast, bloody Mary and margarita stands, corn hole games, block parties, and Airstream giveaways. Attendees arrived with Airstream in tow from all...

South Walton Fire District Polar Bear Splash a chilly success

Dozens gathered on the chilly morning of Jan. 1, 2014 to ring in the new year with a splash in the Gulf of Mexico. South Walton Fire District hosted their annual Polar Bear Splash with a dip in the Gulf of Mexico at the Ed Walline Beach access in Santa Rosa Beach. With an air temperature of 52 degrees and water temp of 65 degrees, the 32 participants spent little time in the water. However, it was all in good...

City of DeFuniak Springs hosting snowbird day with tours and festivities Jan. 16

The City of DeFuniak Springs is calling all ‘winter Floridians” and retirees in the area to spend an exciting time discovering the city. DeFuniak Springs Snowbird Day is planned for Thursday, January 16, 2014 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. All activities will begin at the Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood beginning at 11:00 AM. Snowbirds and retirees are welcome to drop by anytime between 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.. You will be encouraged to register and receive one of our...