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Plein air workshop offered as part of Flutterby Festival Nov. 10

Cultural Arts Alliance is hosting a Plein Air painting workshop with local painter Joan Vienot on Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Watersound Origins. The workshop “Starting a Successful Plein Air Painting” will focus on practicing identifiable shape making in plein air painting, to help the artist create effective, readable shapes to greatly increase the likelihood of producing a strong painting.  “If the shapes are clear and the composition is strong, then the real fun of plein...

Sale on the Circle in DeFuniak Springs Oct. 14

The circular drive around Lake DeFuniak is the site of the 10th Annual “Sale on the Circle” on Saturday October 14th from 8 am to 2 pm. Antiques, crafts, collectibles, dolls, yard sale items and much more, will be on sale in the shade of huge trees. Vendors and sellers are welcome to reserve space ($1/foot). Donations of unwanted items for the St. Agatha’s Church to sell would be appreciated. Phone 830-7663 for space reservations and further information. Historic St....

Vintage RV show at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Oct. 7

CANCELLED Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park for “Rollin’ Through the Decades” a Vintage and Antique RV Show on October 7, 2017 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Attendees will get to visit with performer Tim Jackson, explore a 1953 New Moon Trailer made famous by the popular couple Lucy & Ricky as well as view other vintage and antique RVs and campers. Attendees will also be able to enjoy presentations and activities in camping related exhibits. Event is free...

Art in the park at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Aug. 4

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is offering a watercolor class with local artist Carol Dickson on Aug. 4.  Class fee is $25 and includes all materials needed. The class will be from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Classes are limited to 10 participants and participants must be at least 12 years of age.  Registration is due 7 days before class date and can be done in the park store or online at www.topsailparkfriends.org.  The park store is open seven days a...

Alaqua Animal Refuge rescues Great Pyrenees dogs from heartbreaking conditions

Alaqua Animal Refuge, a no-kill animal shelter located in Northwest Florida, is in the midst of a massive rescue effort to save and provide aid to many Great Pyrenees dogs, who have been living in squalor in a nearby county. Alaqua was originally contacted nine months ago by Lucky Puppy Rescue in Bonifay, Florida, indicating a situation where an elderly woman was living in a house with an enormous amount of Great Pyrenees dogs in Washington County. Alaqua contacted local...

Hurricane preparedness workshop in Santa Rosa Beach June 5

CANCELLED Walton County Emergency Management is hosting a Hurricane Preparedness Public Workshop at the South Walton Courthouse Annex June 5, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Some of the topics that will be discussed are: • What does Emergency Management do? • Evacuation decision making process • Public alert and notification – Alert Walton • Re-Entry processes • Questions and answers This is a great opportunity to learn how the Walton County Emergency Management team prepares for disasters of all types (including...

Squirrels, Girls and Pearls at Falling Waters State Park June 3, 2017

Join in at Falling Waters State Park for a day that is about women, by women and for women. The event will run from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and will feature women’s health, crafters, artists, beauty and household vendors, antiques, plants and food. There will also be live entertainment by DJ Orwat! Bring canned food to donate to the canned food drive for the Care & Share Food Pantry. Cost is $5 per vehicle. Falling Waters State Park is...