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Choctawhatchee Audubon activities for October 2015

OCTOBER 1: MONTHLY MEETING: Noted birder and videographer Malcolm Swan will present “Endangered Birds of America” with his amazing bird footage at our regular monthly meeting. Enjoy Malcom’s up-close views of interesting species and their entertaining behaviors that will educate, amuse, and delight. The meeting will be held in Room 130 of the new Student Services Building at Northwest Fla. State College main campus in Niceville. Socializing begins at 6:30 PM, and the program begins at 7:00. Admission is free...

Scarecrow contest and history tour in Chipley Oct. 3

The Washington County Historical Society and the Chipley Garden Club would like to invite everyone to participate in their 4th Annual Scarecrow contest and Haunted History Tour. The event will be held at the Farmer’s Market pavilion in historic downtown Chipley on Oct. 3, 2015. Food, live entertainment will be on hand. 2:30 p.m. – Scarecrow building winners announced 3:30 p.m. – Spooky tour for kids 4:30 p.m. – Downtown history tour for grownups. Scarecrow categories are club/business adult and...

Walton County Fair in Defuniak Springs Oct. 5 – 10, 2015

The Walton County Fair, a tradition since 1924, kicks off six days of family fun on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015. Sticking to its roots as an agricultural fair, there will be livestock competitions every day including rabbit, poultry, hog, horse, lamb, goat and cattle shows. The Fair also provides an opportunity for youth and adults to showcase their artwork, handicrafts, growing crops. Other activities will include a greased pig contest, hot dog and pie eating contests, baked goods for sale...

Guided tour of Choctawhatchee River and Morrison Springs Sept. 25

Time: 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA), in partnership with Northwest Florida State College, are offering the fall season of their popular eco-tourism initiative, Eco Adventures of Walton County. Learn about unique places tucked away along the Choctawhatchee River. Learn about our precious water resources, flood plains, where the river flows, and why it is ever changing. Then we will drive to Morrison Springs. Lean about how many millions of gallons of water Morrison Springs emits every...

Fun and Fitness 5K Colorburst in Chipley Sept. 26

A Fun and Fitness 5K Colorburst in Chipley is hosted by the Washington County Health Department, Talk O’ The Town Nutrition and Fit Camp will be held Saturday, September 26th. It will be held at the Old Chipley High School track near Pals Park. Registration starts at 7 am. Finale party starts at 9:30 am. Fitness activities during the finale party incude jump rope contests, hula hoop contests, a blow up slide and more. They have an event set up...

Cardboard boat race at Bluewater Bay Marina Sept. 20

Bluewater Bay Marina is hosting their 8th Annual Cardboard Boat Race on Sunday, September 20, 2015. Registration begins at 3 p.m. races begin at 4 p.m. Entry fee for adult division is $25.00, junior division (12 and under) entry fee is $25.00. Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd each division. Prizes awarded for best design each division, and Titanic award (best sinking). For more information, rules and regulation or to pre-register, call (850) 897-2821....