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Digital Graffiti returns to Alys Beach June 11

Digital artists to display colorful work on the walls of Alys Beach Saturday, June 11 – 8:30 p.m. – 12 a.m. Digital Graffiti is a celebration of digital artistry from around the world. On June 11, artists will be projecting original works onto the town of Alys Beach’s iconic white walls. ::MAP:: Sometimes referred to as “Photon Bombing,” “Guerilla Projection” or “Urban Projection,” underground artists animation and projection technologies to cast dynamic images onto skyscrapers and other urban structures as...

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

Brown-eyed gal looking for new best friend The precious little lady with the big brown eyes pictured above is Mitzi.  She enjoys hanging out with her canine companions, and knows how lucky she is to be a resident at our peaceful ten acre sanctuary.  If you were to ask her what she would like more than anything else in the world, she would tell you that she longs to be a part of a loving family once again.  Like Mitzi,...

Live Oak Landing to host grand opening celebration June 9

Ribbon cutting ceremony to include public tours and refreshments Live Oak Landing, located along the Choctawhatchee Bay, will be having its Grand Opening ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 9 in celebration of the property being the only overnight lodging facility in the city of Freeport. The event is open to the public and light finger foods and refreshments will be served. Guests can receive golf cart tours of the property and its features, including the customized resort cottages. “We’re...

North American spring bird migration count May 14

Get out in the field or be a backyard bird feeder counter for the spring migration count The North American Migration Count (NAMC) is locally supported by the Choctawhatchee Audubon Society in Okaloosa and Walton Counties.  The count is conducted throughout North America on the same day.  The date is the peak of the migration in Massachusetts and  has been chosen to count as many migrants as possible while moving to their final destinations. The mission of the North American Bird Migration...

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

Purrrfect calico looking for new home One of the sweetest cats to take up residence at Alaqua Animal Refuge is Ria.  She is a big beautiful calico with an irresistible feline smile and exotic blue eyes that hint of Siamese ancestry.  Her coat, always impeccably groomed, is a stylish combination of white, black and orange. Besides being extremely affectionate and very mellow, Ria has excellent rapport with large dogs and children, as well as her fellow felines.  In other words,...

Alaqua Animal Refuge to host Bark Park community meeting May 6

Share ideas, give input and volunteer at community meeting On May 6 at 12 Noon, Alaqua Animal Refuge will be hosting a brown-bag community meeting at the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce office in Santa Rosa Beach. The meeting will be a forum to share ideas for improvement as well as the opportunity to register to volunteer in a variety of different capacities at the off-leash dog park on J.D. Miller Road. Alaqua Animal Refuge’s officials believe the newly reopened...

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

Chancie looking for a new best friend Life is full of unexpected opportunities to make a difference, both for yourself and for others.  This may mean that once in a while you need to take a chance or two.  The gorgeous Australian Shepherd/Chow Chow mix pictured above is hoping that someone out there recognizes an excellent opportunity when they see one, and will hurry right on over to Alaqua Animal Refuge to offer her a loving forever home. What Chancie...

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

Cozy looking for a ‘purrfect’ companion Once upon a time there was a cozy little cat who purred with contentment when anyone took the time to give her a quick snuggle.  Being just the right size for someone to cuddle, and having an exceptionally affectionate nature, Cozy seemed to be the perfect name for her.  Cozy is a petite Tortoiseshell short hair with hypnotic golden eyes and a sweet personality.  Although a bit shy at first, all it takes to...