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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....

South Walton Fire District hosting Elf Ride Dec. 4

Be a special elf for a child in need The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) will be hosting the 4th Annual Elf Ride on Dec. 4, 2011. Elves of all ages will meet at the Seaside Post Office at 1 p.m. and bicycle/walk to the SWFD’s Water Color Station located at 2109 CR 395 South, Seagrove (approx. 1.5 miles). Please bring an unwrapped toy and labeled with “boy” or “girl”, age and toy description to benefit the SWFD Angel Tree....

Choctawhatchee Audubon Society events and programs for December 2011

Join the Choctawhatchee Audubon in the annual Christmas bird count! DECEMBER 10: CHRISTMAS PARTY: The Choctawhatchee Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Party will be held at Ed’s Legendary Seafood and Steaks Restaurant in Palm Plaza, Niceville, at 6 p.m., Saturday, December 10. Departing member, Don Ware, will be roasted and toasted, and there will be a raffle. Drinks and dinner will be available from the menu. Contact Phyllis Cheney to make reservations at 850-240-3688, or by e-mail at phyllisearly@yahoo.com. DECEMBER 15...

Christmas Reflections light up the Lakeyard in DeFuniak Springs Nov. 25 – Dec. 31

Celebrate the season of lights along the lake Location: Circle Drive, DeFuniak Springs Time: 5 – 9 p.m. nightly through Dec. 31 Enjoy a holiday family tradition in DeFuniak Springs as the Lakeyard lights up with the annual Christmas Reflections displays. A variety of Victorian, animal and toy soldier cutouts, Santa’s workshop, the grandfather clock ticking away; and the real reason for the season, the Nativity Scene all surrounded by twinkling trees. More than 3 million lights reflect on to...

Alaqua’s Holiday Bone-Anza Dec. 11

Location: Alaqua Unleashed, J.D. Miller Road, Santa Rosa Beach Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Head over to the new Alaqua Unleashed dog park (formerly Bark Park) for a day of howling fun! Live music, holiday shopping market and raffles including a chance to win a  pontoon boat and trailer. Silent auction, family and pet photographs, kids games, petting zoo, Santa’s elves and more. $5 entry goes to providing Shelter, Safety & Second Chances for the hundreds of animals at...

Rosemary Beach Unleashed Community Festival Dec. 4

Location: St. Augustine Park, Rosemary Beach Time: 1 – 4 p.m. The public is invited to a free community festival—an afternoon of music, art, refreshments and children’s activities in promotion of Alaqua Unleashed and the need for pet adoptions and animal-welfare advocacy.   A centerpiece for the festival is a 6-panel (6’ x 10’) mural created by eight accomplished artists, from photos submitted by pet owners. This art for public space will be exhibited for two months in Rosemary Beach from...

Equitation hunt seat clinic at Gulfside Trail Rides Dec. 3

Learn good horsemanship Allison Richards, hunt seat equestrian instructor at Gulfside Trail Rides is pleased to announce an equitation clinic on Dec. 3, 2011. Visiting guest instructor will be Barbara Macon, show judge and former instructor from Huntcliff in Atlanta. There will be two sessions: Adult from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Children from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Cost: $75 for each session. Free to come and watch the event. The clinic will be held at Gulfside Trail Rides,...

Seaside hosting holiday fun Nov. 25 and 26

Enjoy a holiday movie Nov. 25 and then Turn on the Town with parade and Santa Nov. 26 Location: 30A and Seaside Amphitheater The holidays are a spectacular time to visit the Emerald Coast and Seaside makes it even more special with their annual “Turn on the Town” celebration, November 25th & 26th. The fun includes a beach-themed Christmas parade, the arrival of Santa & Mrs. Claus and the lighting of the entire community. This is the perfect way to kick...