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Topsail Hill Preserve State Park hosting art in the park Dec. 9

Date/time: Fri., Dec. 9, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Basket Weaving and Water Color Classes with Carol Dickson Art in the Park is back at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park starting on December 9, 2016 9 a.m. – 1 p.m with basket weaving.  Join local artist Carol Dickson for an opportunity to create a work of art.  Class fees for the December 9th class are $35 and include all materials needed.  Regular park admission applies and is paid at ranger...

Cut your own tree at Strickland’s Christmas Tree Farm in DeFuniak Springs

Leyland cypress, Southern Red Cedar, Arizona Blue Ice Cypress available Bring back an old holiday tradition, or start a new one as you select and cut down your Christmas tree at Strickland’s Christmas Tree Farm. Located in DeFuniak Springs, the farm is owned by Cody and Linda Strickland. The 60-acre farm is one of the largest in Florida, and offers three varieties: Leyland Cypress, Southern Red Cedar and Arizona Blue Ice Cypress. The Strickland’s have now planted Virginia Pine and...

Grace Rides one step closer to new facility in DeFuniak Springs

On Saturday, Nov. 20, 2016, a ground breaking ceremony was held for a new barn facility in DeFuniak Springs. Not your typical barn by any means, as it will be the future home for the very special horses of Grace Rides. The new barn construction is partly made possible by a $107,666 donation from Impact 100 of Northwest Florida, Inc. The mission of Impact 100 is to financially support non-profit organizations in Northwest Florida by empowering women as philanthropists and leaders,...

DeFuniak Springs Tour of Homes Dec. 3

St. Agatha’s Episcopal Church, 150 Circle Drive, DeFuniak Springs is hosting a tour of homes along Circle Drive on December 3, 2016. The event will be held from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Joining the usual historic homes are residential structures “in process” of restoration, three vintage trailers and two vintage cars to provide visitors with an array of viewing choices. In addition, various points of interest around the city have agreed to be a part of the tour (Walton...

Bay County Shooting Range grand opening set for Nov. 19

Grand opening celebration features free opportunities for the whole family to safely enjoy target shooting at a new, full-service range. The new Bay County Shooting Range officially debuts its state-of-the-art 18-station sporting clays course, 5-stand sporting clays, and multiple position rifle and pistol ranges at a grand opening celebration Saturday, Nov. 19. The free event is open to the public and features supervised target shooting opportunities for youth and adults, door prizes, demonstrations, bounce houses for the kids and more....

Hero Walk dedication and Veterans Day ceremony held at Freeport Veterans Memorial

The Freeport Veterans Memorial at Casey Park now boasts a new dedication area named Hero Walk. The walkway surrounding an obelisk features dedication bricks of area Armed Forces veterans. For the last several months, dedication bricks have been installed, and now total about 160. A dedication for Hero Walk was held at the Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11, 2016. “We have been asked over the years to please do something so that local families could buy bricks for their...

Zika virus mosquito control course in Miramar Beach Nov. 17

Zika virus has hit Florida hard and your community may be next. To create awareness and combat this looming threat, the South Walton County Mosquito Control District is hosting a one-day short course on Thursday, November 17th at the Linkside Ballroom in Sandestin, Miramar Beach, FL. The course will be from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., with registration starting at 7:30 a.m. The $35, short course will provide information from many of the State’s top experts. Covering everything from yard...

South Walton Fire District hosting Caring and Sharing Angel Tree

South Walton Fire District is once again sponsoring the Caring and Sharing Angel Tree. Each holiday season the “Angel Tree” is filled with names of children throughout Walton County that otherwise may not receive Christmas gifts without your assistance. “Angels” will be available for selection beginning Monday, November 7, 2016 from 9:00 a.m-4:00 p.m. at Station 3/Headquarters, 911 North County Highway 393, Santa Rosa Beach. Gifts may be returned to Station 3/Headquarters no later than December 6. Please reach into...