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Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friends of the week

What’s better than a cute Cocker Spaniel? Why, two of them of course! Both these beauties have been spayed and given microchips as well as all their vaccinations. And although they are currently being treated for heartworm, they will be ready for adoption in a few more weeks. So this is a heads up for all interested special someones out there to get their names on the list of potential forever companions. Bella and Buffy play very well with other...

Second Annual It’s A Spring Thing at Camp Helen State Park Mar. 31

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 the Second Annual “IT’S A SPRING THING” a fun interactive event that promotes a variety of activities and resources available in the Bay County and surrounding areas. Multiple agencies and area businesses will have interactive, educational and informative booths set up to help visitors find out about the...

30A St. Patrick’s Day parade Mar. 16

The 30A St. Patrick’s Day Parade began small in 2008, and has now grown to include a festival complete with green beer, Guinness sponsored banners, rocking entertainment and an Irish good time. The Grand Marshal of the parade will be Jac McTighe, who follows previous Grand Marshals Rick Talbert, Fire Chief, Commissioner Cecila Jones, Sheriff Michael Adkinson and Deputy Fire Chief Sean Hughes. The parade will form on Scenic Hwy. 30A near The Preserve, then head westbound ending at Gulf...

Camp Helen State Park history tour Mar. 3

Learn about the history of a beautiful local State Park Time: 10 – 10:45 a.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Camp Helen State Park invites you to their history walk at Camp Helen State Park. Come learn about the early history of the park and local area while wandering on a guided tour around Camp Helen’s restored historical buildings. The history walk takes place the first Saturday of each month. Participation Requirements: • Must have the ability to follow visual...

Join in on the Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 17-20

Be a part of something big! The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event Feb. 17-20. It’s free, fun, and easy—and...