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Honor our veterans Nov. 11 in Walton County

A Veterans Day program will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Magnolia Cemetery located at 222 North Park St., DeFuniak Springs. Annual Veterans Day ceremony at 2 p.m. at the memorial on the grounds of Freeport City Hall. A very moving tribute to the men and women serving in our armed forces. In addition, Florida State Parks are offering free entry to parks across Florida today for all individuals. The Green Thumb Garden Club of Santa Rosa...

New art adorns wall at South Walton Center of Northwest Florida State College

Painting compliments native plant demonstration garden and trail Andy Saczynski, 2013 South Walton Artist of the Year, has added colorful art to the north wall of the Native Plant Demonstration Garden at the South Walton Center (SWC) of Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC). Saczynski, a Walton County folk artist is known for turning “junk into funk.” Saczynski donated artwork took approximately 15 hours to create and measures 10 ft. x 10 ft. His public art piece will be a feature...

South Walton Fire District hosting Caring and Sharing Angel Tree

Angels will be available through Dec. 6 The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) is sponsoring the Caring and Sharing “Angel Tree” this holiday season benefiting children from ages 1 month to 12 years who live all over Walton County. “Angels” will be available for selection beginning Friday, November 1, 2013 from 9 a.m -4 p.m. at Station 3/Headquarters, 911 North County Highway 393, Santa Rosa Beach. All gifts shall be brought to SWFD’s Station 3 by Friday, December 6, 2013...

Heritage Center of Freeport opens

Museum and visitor center a step back in time On Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013 at 2 p.m. the new Heritage Center of Freeport will officially open its doors with a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony. The Heritage Center houses a museum on Freeport’s history and a visitor center. “Freeport’s historian, Beckie Buxton, has been compiling stories and photos of Freeport for decades,” said curator Tim Ard. “Countless hours of volunteerism has created wonderful exhibits of Freeport’s families and businesses,” he...

Walton County hazardous material collection Day Nov. 2

The Walton Board of County Commissioners is sponsoring a project to collect, recycle, treat and properly dispose of these and other household hazardous wastes: PESTICIDES – USED OIL – STALE GASOLINE – SOLVENTS – FERTILIZERS – PAINT – PAINT THINNERS – PAINT STRIPPERS – BATTERIES – FURNITURE POLISH – BRAKE FLUID – ENGINE DEGREASERS – ANTI-FREEZE – POOL CHEMICALS – INSECTICIDES – SPOT REMOVERS Waste tire amnesty will also be held on the same date, during the same hours and...

Grayt Grounds of Monet Monet to showcase local artist Joan Vienot Nov. 2 – 17

“The Present Moment” show features landscapes painted in oil A one woman show of works by Walton artist Joan Vienot will be on display at Grayt Grounds of Monet Monet in Grayton Beach Nov. 2 – 17, 2013. Opening night is Nov. 2 from 5 – 8 p.m. Cheri Peebles, owner of Grayt Grounds is excited about the show. “My idea is to have a coffee house that is diversified and a service. Featuring local artists is good for the...

Witches of South Walton ride again Oct. 31, 2013

Ride for a good cause, and scare the neighborhoods on 30A The Witches of South Walton will be riding their bikes again on Thursday morning, Oct. 31, 2013. All for a good cause as they scare up the neighborhoods along Scenic Highway 30A. All proceeds from the event will be going to support the Children’s Volunteer Health Network. Where: Meet at Miss Lucille’s at the corner of CR393 and CR30A. Witches bike to Butler Elementary to hang there awhile to...

Seeing Red Wine Festival in Seaside Oct. 31 – Nov. 3, 2013

The 23rd Annual Seeing Red Wine Festival at Seaside will be held from Oct. 31 – Nov. 3 throughout various locations in Seaside. Thurs., Oct. 31: 7 p.m. – Vintner’s Dinner at Bud & Alley’s Restaurant Bud & Alley’s proudly announces the annual Fall Wine Dinner, as the kick-off to the Seeing Red Wine Festival weekend, featuring Jed Steele, winemaker for Steele Winery, as the special guest vintner. For reservations call 850.231.1846.
Admission $125 A limited number of reservations are available....