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School bell on display at Freeport City Hall has long history

By Freeport historian Beckie Buxton Have you ever noticed the old school bell displayed in front of Freeport’s City Hall? If you are new to the Freeport area, perhaps you have wondered whey it is so prominently displayed. Those who attended the old Freeport School, circa 1908-1942 will recognize it as the bell that was once mounted in front of the old two-story wooden school building. The school housed grades one through ten and stood where the Freeport Middle School...

Local community group hosts forum on incorporating South Walton Feb. 26

The Incorporation of South Walton – is now the time? On February 26th the South Walton Community Council (SWCC) will present Director of Membership Lynn Tipton, Florida League of Cities to speak and answer questions about incorporating South Walton as a city. Two sessions will be held at the Seaside Repertory Theater, located in Seaside Florida, at 216 Quincy Circle. One session will be at 4 p.m., the other at 7 p.m. As residents express their frustration with land use...

Free trees for kids on Saturday March 7

Time: 10 a.m. In observance of National Arbor Day, free trees will be given away to children and their families through the generosity of Florida Forest Service of Walton County and the National Arbor Day Foundation. The event is co-sponsored by Northwest Florida State College, CBA (Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance), Friends of the Native Plant Demonstration Garden, Walton County Master Gardeners and AmeriCorps. The event will be held at Northwest Florida State College, South Walton Center in the Native Plant Demonstration...

Taste of Home Cooking School coming to DeFuniak Springs March 3

The Taste of Home Cooking School is returning to DeFuniak Springs for the 21st annual spring show sponsored by WZEP Radio Station. The show will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Walton High School. Culinary specialist Michelle “Red” Roberts will be featured. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with the show at 6:30 p.m. All are encouraged to come early to visit booths hosted by local vendors and register for door prizes. VIP tickets are $45 and general admission...

Evening tour, reception, and fundraising event at Alaqua Animal Refuge Feb. 11

Alaqua Animal Refuge invites you to be our guest on February 11 for an incredible evening celebrating you, animals, and how you can make a difference in their lives. The afternoon begins at 4 p.m. with a special tour of the refuge, filled with lots of animal interactions. At 5 p.m., join us in the horse barn for an appreciation reception. Visit with like-minded people, meet local animal heroes, law enforcement supporters, and our honorary guest Vicky Gaetz – a...

Florida Chautauqua Assembly comes to DeFuniak Springs Jan. 22 – 26

The 2015 Florida Chautauqua Assembly will be held in DeFuniak Springs Jan. 22 – 26, 2015. The 4-day educational programs theme this year is “A Journey into the World of Transportation:  From the River to the Rocket.”  The event is comprised of many educational sessions, exhibits and a featured keynote presentation by Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise. All sessions and events will relate to the history of transportation. Passports (money saving book of tickets) are $150 each and include lunches,...

Walton County Coastal Library hosting adult winter programs

Walton County Coastal Library is hosting “Winter Community Programs” every Tuesday through March 17, 2015, The events will be held at at 10 a.m. with each program engaging in a variety of subjects such as theater, music, local history, music and writing. All programs are designed for our adult community and families having entertaining and educational value while learning about our community and neighbors. For more information please call (850) 267-2809, Coastal Library, 437 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach. Located...