WZEP AM 1460 COMMUNITY CALENDAR - AUGUST

Northwest Florida Blood Center Blood drives:  Check the website at www.nfbcblood.org for local blood drive information.  If you have any questions, please call 862-4216. 

In order to donate blood you need to be a volunteer who is 17 years of age or older who is in general good health, weighs at least 110 pounds, and has a photo ID. There is no upper age limit. You do not need to know your blood type to donate, but once you donate you will be sent a card showing what it is. Be sure to try to eat a substantial meal before donating and drink plenty of fluids! 

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Monday, August 2

• Benefit Dinner- 11 am-3 pm. $8 a plate for spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, bread, and dessert. Free delivery of 5 or more plates or plates may be picked up at Mom and Dad's Restaurant. Please call 850-333-1977 to place your order. Proceeds will benefit DFS resident Rebecca Jenkins with medical bills. 
• Health Programs Information Fair- Northwest Florida State College Niceville Campus. 5:30-8 pm. For those interested in learning more about admissions to the NWF State College associate degree (RN) and bachelor’s degree (RN to BSN) programs in Nursing as well as programs in Dental Assisting, Paramedic, EMT, Radiography, Emergency Medical Services, Medical Coding/Billing and Health Services Management. At the session, potential students will learn about the various health career training options available at NWF State College and how to prepare a more competitive admission application.

Tuesday, August 3

• Deadline to Complete an Application- First United Methodist Church of DFS. Families needing help with Back to School items can pick up applications at the First United Methodist Church Monday-Friday from 8 am-noon and 1 pm-3 pm. The deadline to receive applications is noon on Tuesday, August 3rd. These supplies are free, but you must complete an application to receive them. Families can pick up the school supplies on Friday, August 6th from 3 pm until 6:30 pm or on Saturday, August 7th from 9 am-noon in the fellowship hall of the church. For more information, contact Nancy at 859-2395. This program is a mission outreach of the United Methodist Women.
• National Night Out- Freeport Sports Complex at Hammock Bay. 6 pm-10 pm. Sponsored by the Walton County Sheriff's Office. Pack the Patrol Car-Bring a school supply item and support the Boys and Girls Club Teen Center. Some of the attractions: US Marine Corp. Chin Up Competition, US Army Rock Climbing Wall, WCSO Specialty Units, and McGruff the Crime Dog. Free giveaways! For more information, call Ana LaCour at 850-892-8186. A smoke free event.

Friday, August 6

• First Friday Breakfast- 7 am-9 am. 20th Space Control Squadron at Site C-6. The program is strength and stability through Economic Development. The speakers include Chip Jerris and Buddy Runnels. $7 pre-registration or $15 walk-in. Please RSVP to Bridget at 850-892-3191 or at bridget@waltonareachamber.com to register and receive directions and special instructions.
• BBQ Fundraiser- Thriftway Supermarket. 10 am-until. A benefit for Craig Morgan-a young father recently diagnosed with Lymphoma. BBQ Pork plates for $7 including pork, baked beans, potato salad, bread, and pound cake. Boston Butts will also be on sale for $22. Donations will gladly be accepted. For more information, call 850-834-2710 or 850-978-0628.

Saturday, August 7

• Last Blast of Summer - 10am to 1pm. Walton County Fairgrounds. Free School Supplies for grades K – 5 while supplies last. Free fun, games, supplies and bottled water. Drawing for backpacks, haircuts and more. Lunch and snacks available for purchase. www.glendalechurch.org or call 218-1831 for more info.

Sunday, August 8

• Milton Memorial Birthing Center Anniversary Celebration- 2 pm. Flowersview Community Center. A musical program, featuring the talents of children born at MMBC, starts at 4 pm. The public is invited. For more information, call Maria at 850-864-2946.

Tuesday, August 10

• MSE School Visitation Day- Maude Saunders Elementary. Grades 1-5 from 1 pm-3 pm. Pre-K and Kindergarten orientation is from 10 am-11 am. During orientation, important information will be given regarding your child's first year of school. Please make plans to attend. August 12th is the first day of school for students.
• WHS New Student Orientation- Walton High School. 9th Grade and new student orientation at 9 am.
• DFS Facility Planning Workshop- Chautauqua Building in DFS. 5:30 pm. An update on the progress of facility planning.

August 13-15th

• Back to School Sales Tax Holiday- Books, clothing, wallets and bags costing less than $50 and school supplies priced at less than $10 will be tax-free in Florida.

LIFE ENRICHMENT SENIOR CENTER CALENDAR, (LESC)

Life Enrichment Senior Center (LESC), 312 College Avenue, DeFuniak Springs .

Regular LESC Events  

• Every Tuesday and Thursday, bring your lunch and play cards from 10-2

• Every Wednesday, come and learn to play bridge with Jo Thomas at 10am

• Play Bingo every Tuesday at 1pm

• Alzheimer's Support Group will meet the fourth Wednesday of the month. There will be a licensed psychologist that will lead the group. 

• The Weight Loss Challenge continues every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Meeting times on Tue 6pm; Wed 12noon; Fri 1pm.

• Line Dancing Tuesdays at 10:30am at the County Extension Office, Hwy 83 N, in Fairgrounds parking lot.

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