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Snake avoidance clinic for dogs at Hammock Bay May 18

The Emerald Coast Vizsla Club is hosting a Snake Avoidance Clinic with Dr. Bud Calderwood, DVM at Hammock Bay on May 18, 2013. The clinic is open to any breed of dog. Dogs must be leash-trained, over 6 months old and weigh at least 20 pounds. Time: 8 a.m. Location: Entrance to the Bay Club at Hammock Bay off of CR- 83A/East Bay Loop Rd/West Bay Loop Rd, Freeport. Turn left off of Hwy. 20 onto East Bay Loop Rd/CR-...

ArtsQuest Arts and Music Festival May 10-12

The 25th annual ArtsQuest Arts and Music Festival will be held Mother’s Day weekend, May 10-12, 2013 at WaterColor Inn & Resort along the beautiful South Walton beaches. Produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, ArtsQuest weekend features 130 exhibiting artists, art workshops, live demonstrations, “ImagiNation – Where kids rule,” performing art, music, a culinary arts pavilion and more. One of the largest arts festivals in the Southeast, ArtsQuest attracts talented artists from around the country to participate...

Legends and Lore Festival at Falling Waters State Park April 19 -20

The Friends of Falling Waters are proud to present the 10th Annual Legends & Lore Festival at Falling Waters State Park April 19-20, 2013. Come one, come all, step back in time and experience the real Florida, before electricity, cars and Mickey Mouse. You’ll see blacksmiths, flint knappers, animal displays, Civil War re-enactors, Cracker Cow Camp, Grist Mills much more. There will be artists using anything from a chainsaw to a paintbrush with a variety of homemade crafts, artwork and...

Step back in time at the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement in Blountstown

A simpler life preserved at historical park Ever wonder what it was like to live in Northwest Florida during the nineteenth and early twentieth century? Head over to explore the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement in Blountstown and step back in time. Eighteen historic buildings gathered from areas around the Apalachicola River and the Northwest Florida region, are arranged to replicate an idyllic farm community. Explore a schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, grist mill, post office, church, school and more all assembled in intricate...

Find the Easter Bunny and egg hunts in Walton March 30 and 31

Area family activities include Easter egg hunts, live music and more Mad Hatter tea party at Alys Beach March 30 Time: 10 a.m. to Noon in the Amphitheatre. Join Alys, the White Rabbit and the Mad Hatter for hat decorating in the courtyard at Fonville Press. The event is free and open to the public but hats are limited to the first 150 young guests. A suggested $5 donation will be accepted to benefit the Seaside Repertory Theatre. Purchase a...

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

This very handsome fellow is James Earl Jones, an Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler mix. When his owners could no longer care for him, they dropped him off at animal control where our Alaqua Angels found and rescued him. Anxious to make the most of his potential, he enrolled in our Unconditional Love program and graduated with flying colors. True to his big name, a larger than life personality fits James Earl Jones to a T. Extremely social, his favorite activity...

Snake avoidance clinic for dogs at Hammock Bay May 18

The Emerald Coast Vizsla Club is hosting a Snake Avoidance Clinic with Dr. Bud Calderwood, DVM at Hammock Bay on May 18, 2013. The clinic is open to any breed of dog. Dogs must be leash-trained, over 6 months old and weigh at least 20 pounds. Time: 8 a.m. Location: Entrance to the Bay Club at Hammock Bay off of CR- 83A/East Bay Loop Rd/West Bay Loop Rd, Freeport. Turn left off of Hwy. 20 onto East Bay Loop Rd/CR-...

Southern magnolia grandiflora champion resides in DeFuniak Springs

173-year old tree a sight to see  Many people might simply drive by and not even notice a very special tree that graces the stately Circle Drive in DeFuniak Springs. However, according to the Walton County Heritage Association, this special Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) has a long history of residence dating back to 1840. Last measured, the tree has a spreading crown of 72 feet, is 60 feet high, and has a trunk circumference of 12.5 feet. The tree ranks...