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Ribbon cutting held for new Padgett Park Community Center

  • November 19, 2012
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Center open, play area completed On Nov. 19, Walton County District 5 commissioner Cecilia Jones hosted a ribbon cutting for the new Padgett Park on J.D. Miller Road in Santa Rosa Beach. The park is named after Timothy Padgett, a Special Forces medical sergeant from Walton County who died in the line of duty in Afghanistan in 2007. Also in attendance was Padgett’s mother Glenda Penton and newly elected District 5 commissioner Cindy Meadows. The Community Center is the first...

Rosemary Beach Unleashed Festival Nov. 17

Enjoy holiday fun with your canine The 3rd Annual Rosemary Beach Unleashed will be held on Sunday, November 17, from 1 – 4 pm on East Long Green in Rosemary Beach.  This FREE Community Festival is a fun-filled afternoon for 2- and 4-legged friends.  Your dog can be a part of a variety of competitions – children’s handling, best trick, dog fashion show, and more.  Music, bake sale, dance performances, and agility demonstrations will keep everyone entertained.  Pet adoptions by...

5th Annual South Walton Elf Ride Dec. 9

Be a fun part of making a child’s Christmas happy this year and join in on the 5th Annual South Walton Elf Ride on Dec. 9, 2012. Adults and children meet at the Seaside Post Office in Seaside at 1:30 p.m. Participants will shove-off at 2 p.m. sharp and bike, walk or skateboard approximately 1.5 miles to the S.W.F.D. Watercolor Fire Station. Each family is asked to bring at least one gift to benefit the South Walton Fire District’s Angel...

Cottages for Kids fundraiser runs through November

Fun cottages for kids auction for a good cause Head over to Rosemary Beach and place your bid on a playful backyard fun house for kids. The Cottages for Kids is a unique fundraising event in Rosemary Beach that benefits Children’s Volunteer Health Network, a faith based, 501(c)3 non-profit organization that seeks to enhance the lives of uninsured and underinsured children by facilitating free, immediate access to medical, dental, vision and mental health care. With tremendous imagination and craftsmanship, builders and...

Pine Trail Mountain Bikers group forms in South Walton

Group works to improve trails in Point Washington State Forest There is a new group of cycling enthusiasts in South Walton, and they are looking for a few more members. The Pine Trail Mountain Bikers have been exploring, enjoying and now maintaining the beautiful trails throughout the Point Washington State Forest. With only five members so far, the group is slowly making great strides in improving some of the rough areas throughout South Walton according to organizer Joe Godbee. With...

Terrifying Tram Ride and Fantasyland at Topsail Oct. 26 – 27

Fun for all ages! Time: 6 – 10 pm. Come enjoy some scary and not so scary fun at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Oct. 26 and 27, 2012. Head out on the terrifying tram ride recommended for adults and older children for $5 a person. Young children will be able to explore Fantasyland, with trick or treating, fun games with prizes, and face painting starting at $1. Drinks and food will be available, with all of the proceeds...

Flutterby Festival flitters into Rosemary Beach, Nov. 10-11

The annual Flutterby Festival is returning to Rosemary Beach, Nov. 10-11, 2012. Presented by the Merchants of Rosemary Beach and the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA), the annual Flutterby Festival celebrates art, nature, and the migration of the Monarch Butterfly. The family-friendly event returns with fan favorites along with some special new elements, including interactive presentations by the team at Zoo World in Panama City Beach. Each day from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., children create their own butterfly...