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YOLO Board’s Mileage Builder Series returns to Baytowne Marina May – August

YOLO Board invites all area standup paddling enthusiasts to test their skills and learn from some of the SUP Industry’s finest at the 3rd Annual YOLO Board Mileage Builder Series at the Baytowne Marina in the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. The series includes four individual competition races that increase by one mile increments from one to four miles, a pre-race clinic with a SUP Pro, a one-mile fun race and free kids race at each event and much more....

Choctawhatchee Audubon events for April

April 4: Monthly Meeting:  Walt Spence will present a program on his award-winning bird photography featuring both his recent work and that of his photo-paddling buddy, Douglas Buck. Spence will offer his insights on the genre and will share tips useful to both beginning and intermediate level bird photographers, particularly those interested in photography from canoes and other small boats. The meeting will be held in room 132 of the new Student Services Center of Northwest Florida State College. Socializing...

Bluewater Bay Cultural Arts Fest comes to Niceville April 6

Bluewater Bay Marina Complex in Niceville is hosting their inaugural Bluewater Bay Cultural Arts Festival on April 6, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. The event will feature local and regional artists, covering a large spectrum of art mediums including watercolors, glass art, custom skim boards and long boards, folk art, jewelry, photography and more.  The festival will also feature an outdoor classroom with artist demonstrations and workshops throughout the day. For more information visit www.bluewaterbaymarina.com, or contact Colleen Hinely...

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...

Boys and Girls Club of the Emerald Coast hosting Inaugural Rodeo April 5-6

Rodeo to be held at Freeport Sports Complex The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast is proud to announce their first rodeo. The rodeo will be held on April 5th and 6th at the Freeport Sports Complex at Hammock Bay in Freeport, Florida. This will be an exciting weekend filled with riding, roping, and racing from cowboys and cowgirls from all parts of the country. This is a sanctioned event produced by Mr. Bo Campbell, Executive Director of...

It’s A Spring Thing at Camp Helen State Park April 6

Interactive event fun for the entire family Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Camp Helen State Park and the Friends of Camp Helen State Park, Inc. present “IT’S A SPRING THING” a fun interactive event that promotes a variety of activities and resources available in the Bay County and Walton counties.  Food and refreshments will be available. Fees: Park entrance fees will be waived to participants. Contact: (850) 233-5059 for more information. :: MAP::...

30A Saint Patricks Day Parade Mar. 16

The 6th Annual 30A St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival is slated for Sat., Mar. 16, 2013, heralding the return of exciting Irish Music band Mithril. Drawing record-setting crowds to their Mobile Symphony Chamber Series performances, the The Mobile-based quartet has also been featured on the syndicated radio show Celtic Connection. The parade expects over 50 floats and parade entries, in all shapes and sizes. Parade lineup begins at 3 p.m. just east of Big Redfish Lake and heads 4 miles...