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Special Olympic Roaring 20s fundraiser in Santa Rosa Beach Feb. 19

Time/location 6:30 p.m. WaterColor Lakehouse, 34 Goldenrod Circle, Santa Rosa Beach Hannah and the Special Olympics Florida-Walton County Along With St. Joe Club and Resorts, Destin Plastic Surgery, Duckies, and Bud n Alley’s are presenting the night of a lifetime. Please join in for a night under the stars at Hannah’s Roaring 20’s Great Gatsby Bash. There will be a silent auction live auction and much more. Come help Hannah raise money for Walton County Special Olympics. Tickets are $50...

Make Christmas special for a little one this holiday season

South Walton Fire District hosting Caring and Sharing Angel Tree South Walton Fire District is once again sponsoring the Caring and Sharing Angel Tree. Each holiday season the “Angel Tree” is filled with names of children throughout Walton County that otherwise may not receive Christmas gifts without your assistance. “Angels” will be available for selection beginning Fri., November 6, 2015 from 9:00 a.m-4:00 p.m. at Station 3/Headquarters, 911 North County Highway 393, Santa Rosa Beach. Gifts may be returned to...

Chili cook off benefit in DeFuniak Springs Dec. 11

The professional Firefighters of Walton County Local 4413 is sponsoring a fundraising event on Friday December 11, 2015 at the Ace Hardware in DeFuniak Springs. The cook off will be from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. This event is to support Niki Davis, one of the wives of our Firefighters at Walton County Fire Rescue, who is in her final battle with stage 4 cancer. Niki was at ground zero the day the Towers came down working and inhaled what’s...

Christmas tour of homes in DeFuniak Springs Dec. 5

Come catch the Christmas spirit at the 23rd Annual Tour of Homes in DeFuniak Springs. Tour five homes decked out in their holiday best, and learn about Historic DeFuniak Springs as you enjoy its old-fashioned ambiance at your own pace on your self-guided tour. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12. Tickets on sale the day of the tour from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Walton County Heritage Museum (1140 Circle Drive).  Advance tickets available...

South Walton Fire District Elf Ride in Santa Rosa Beach Dec. 6

The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) will be hosting their 8th Annual Elf Ride on Dec. 6th, 2015. Elves of all ages will meet at the Western Lake Beach Access in Watercolor at 1:00 p.m. and bicycle/walk to the SWFD’s Water Color Station located at 2109 CR 395 South, Seagrove (approx. 1.5 miles). Bring an unwrapped toy to benefit the SWFD Angel Tree. Refreshments and a tour of the fire station as well as the fire trucks will be available....

Festival of trees in Freeport Dec. 4 – 6

Get into the spirit of Christmas by attending the Freeport Town Planters Festival of Trees. The event will be at the Freeport Community Center on Fri., Dec. 4, following the lighting of the Christmas Tree at City Hall; Sat., Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and on Sun., Dec. 6, from 1 – 5 p.m. The trees have been decorated by individuals, organizations, and businesses; and they will be competing for the People’s Choice Award, to be presented...

Cut your own tree at Strickland’s Christmas Tree Farm in DeFuniak Springs

Leyland cypress, Southern Red Cedar, Arizona Blue Ice Cypress available Bring back an old holiday tradition, or start a new one as you select and cut down your Christmas tree at Strickland’s Christmas Tree Farm. Located in DeFuniak Springs, the farm is owned by Cody and Linda Strickland. The 60-acre farm is one of the largest in Florida, and offers three varieties: Leyland Cypress, Southern Red Cedar and Arizona Blue Ice Cypress. The Strickland’s have now planted Virginia Pine and...

Hometown Christmas shopping fair in DeFuniak Springs Nov. 28

The 26th annual Hometown Christmas will be held Saturday, Nov. 28, from 9 am – 5 pm at the Walton County Fairgrounds on Highway 83 North in DeFuniak Springs. The annual shopping event brings thousands of holiday shoppers to historic DeFuniak Springs and features activities for children, food, entertainment, and hundreds of unique one-of-a-kind gifts for every taste anta will be flying in from The North Pole to visit good boys and girls all day.  Often imitated, but never duplicated,...