Northwest Florida Blood Center Blood drives:  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!  For further information call 850-862-4216 or www.nfbcblood.org.

MULTI-DATED JULY CALENDAR ITEMS  

• Camp Brave Heart - July 25-28.  Emerald Coast Hospice is offering a camp for children this summer.  Camp Brave Heart is designed for children age 7-14 who have experienced the loss of a loved one.  Regardless of the type of loss or the reason for the loss, all children are invited to apply to attend Camp Brave Heart.  In addition to therapeutic groups and activities, the children will participate in indoor and outdoor activities such as arts and crafts, boating, tubing, swimming, canoeing and field games.  The camp is held at Camp Timpoochee in Niceville, July 25-28.  Transportation is provided.  For information and an application: Frank Dole, chaplain, 689-0300.
• Red Cross Swimming Program - The Red Cross has a swimming program for all ages and skill levels.  To learn more about water safety and how to enroll in a Learning-To-Swim class, contact the Northwest Florida Chapter at 892-6297 or www.northwestflorida.redcross.org.  The YMCA, who operated the pool in Freeport, can be reached at 835-1223.  Links to the Red Cross, YMCA and Walton County Parks are on the WZEP Web site, http://www.wzep1460.com.

DATED JULY CALENDAR ITEMS

Tuesday, July 1

• Family Production Theater - 7:30pm.  Seaside Repertory Theatre, Watercolor's Marina Park Amphitheatre.  This event is free of charge.  For more information, visit www.seasiderep.org or 231-0733.

Friday, July 4

• Independence Day Celebration - 3:00-dark.  Lakeyard, DeFuniak Springs.  Children's activities begin at 3:00pm, parade at 4:00pm, flyover at 5:30pm, entertainment "The Answer" at 6:00pm & fireworks at dark.  This year's theme is "Our Platform is Freedom".

Tuesday, July 8

• Family Production Theater - 7:30pm.  Seaside Repertory Theatre, Watercolor's Marina Park Amphitheatre.  This event is free of charge.  For more information, visit www.seasiderep.org or 231-0733.

Tuesday, July 15

• Family Production Theater - 7:30pm.  Seaside Repertory Theatre, Watercolor's Marina Park Amphitheatre.  This event is free of charge.  For more information, visit www.seasiderep.org or 231-0733.

Saturday, July 19

• 33rd Miccosukee Music Festival - Miccosukee Indian Village, approx. 25 miles west of Miami on the Tamiami Train (US 41) and 70 miles Southeast of Naples.  For information, contact Lee Tiger, (954) 370-3900, cell (954) 295-1469, or email leetiger@att.net.

Tuesday, July 22

• Family Production Theater - 7:30pm.  Seaside Repertory Theatre, Watercolor's Marina Park Amphitheatre.  This event is free of charge.  For more information, visit www.seasiderep.org or 231-0733.

Tuesday, July 29

• Family Production Theater - 7:30pm.  Seaside Repertory Theatre, Watercolor's Marina Park Amphitheatre.  This event is free of charge.  For more information, visit www.seasiderep.org or 231-0733.

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