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 JUNE 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.
• Summer Drama Program, Children's Intensive Study Theater Workshop, Age 6-13 - June 9-July 3, 9:00am-1:00pm.  Mattie Kelly Arts Center, OWC, Niceville.  The Workshop is for youth who are interested in learning more about in-depth character and script analysis techniques as well as vocal and dance warm up techniques and styles.  Through the guidance of two musical theater professionals, young students will have the opportunity to perform vaudeville skits and songs in the lobby of the Mattie Kelly Arts Center before the show or during intermission of OWC’s summer musical production of “Gypsy” on July 9-12, 7:30pm.  Registration for the four week non-credit workshop is $300.  Interested students should register for course number XKD 3200B/Ref# 57474 now at any OWC campus or center.  Contact the OWC Continuing Education Department at 729-6085 for more information on registration or the workshop.

• Summer Drama Program, Creative Dramatics, Ages 13-College - June 9-26.  Participants will learn about choreography, acting, voice, makeup and staging and will star in a production of “Fiddler on the Roof Jr.” in the Sprint Theater of the OWC Mattie Kelly Fine and Performing Arts Center. This special edition is one of Broadway's great masterpieces and is ideal for encouraging young people to think about their roots, as well as to deal with the important issues of community, tradition, tolerance and faith.  Enrollment for Creative Dramatics is open now through June 9 at any OWC location. No prior experience in theater is required and eligible high school and college students may earn college credit. The final production of the workshop participants, “Fiddler on the Roof Jr.” will be performed Thursday, June 26 at the Sprint Theater at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center. The performance is open to the public and free of charge.  Those interested in Creative Dramatics should enroll in OWC course numbers DAA1580-55261 (Musical Theater Dance I) and THE2820-55605 (Creative Dramatics). The regular fee for enrollment is $252. High school students may be eligible to take the Creative Dramatics class free of charge through dual enrollment. For more information on Creative Dramatics contact Mary Lou Baker in the OWC Fine Arts Office at 729-5832.

DATED JUNE CALENDAR ITEMS

Monday, June 2

• Family Production of "Sleeping Beauty" - 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, June 3

• 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.

Wednesday, June 4

• Summer Reading Program - June 4th and 5th - "Sammy Smith The Magician".  Theme is "Read All About It!"  Each session will include an entertaining reading related program, refreshments, and handouts for the children.  The excitement will run through June 28th on the following schedule: Wed, 10:00-11:00am, Freeport Community Center; Wed, 2:00-3:00pm, Coastal Branch Library; Thurs, 9:00-10:00am, Gladys N. Milton Memorial Library in Flowersview; Thurs, 2:00-3:00, DeFuniak Springs Chautauqua Building.  The program includes these performers: June 11th and 12th - Anna Moo presents "Anna Moo Crackers"; June 18th and 19th - Sam and Sallie Worley perform "One Heart"; June 25th and 26th - Pat Nease presents "Pat Tales".  For more information about the program nearest to you call: the Walton-DeFuniak Library 892-3624; or the Coastal Branch Library 267-2809; or
  the Gladys N. Milton Memorial Library, 834-5383; or the Freeport Public Library 835-2040.

Thursday, June 5

• Summer Reading Program - June 4th and 5th - "Sammy Smith The Magician".  Theme is "Read All About It!"  Each session will include an entertaining reading related program, refreshments, and handouts for the children.  The excitement will run through June 28th on the following schedule: Wed, 10:00-11:00am, Freeport Community Center; Wed, 2:00-3:00pm, Coastal Branch Library; Thurs, 9:00-10:00am, Gladys N. Milton Memorial Library in Flowersview; Thurs, 2:00-3:00, DeFuniak Springs Chautauqua Building.  The program includes these performers: June 11th and 12th - Anna Moo presents "Anna Moo Crackers"; June 18th and 19th - Sam and Sallie Worley perform "One Heart"; June 25th and 26th - Pat Nease presents "Pat Tales".  For more information about the program nearest to you call: the Walton-DeFuniak Library 892-3624; or the Coastal Branch Library 267-2809; or
  the Gladys N. Milton Memorial Library, 834-5383; or the Freeport Public Library 835-2040.

Saturday, June 7

• Cops on Top Annual Summit for Heroes Memorial Climb - 10:00am.  Lakewood , located in Walton County , is the highest point in Florida , 25 miles north of DeFuniak Springs on Highway 331 North, and is 345 feet above sea level.  This is in honor of fallen officers killed in the line of duty.  The goal is to get as many law enforcement professionals reaching their states high point on the same day.  Participants should wear comfortable clothing and shoes, because although the climb is not very challenging, the weather will be warm and humid.  Refreshments will be served by Crime Stoppers of Walton County, Inc.  If you are interested in this project, or have any questions about the Cops on Top program, visit their website or contact Anna LaCour, Community Relations, at 850-892-8186.

Tuesday, June 10

• 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.

Wednesday, June 11

• Summer Reading Program - June 11th and 12th - Anna Moo presents "Anna Moo Crackers" .  Theme is "Read All About It!"  Each session will include an entertaining reading related program, refreshments, and handouts for the children.  The excitement will run through June 28th on the following schedule: Wed, 10:00-11:00am, Freeport Community Center; Wed, 2:00-3:00pm, Coastal Branch Library; Thurs, 9:00-10:00am, Gladys N. Milton Memorial Library in Flowersview; Thurs, 2:00-3:00, DeFuniak Springs Chautauqua Building.  The program includes these performers: June 18th and 19th - Sam and Sallie Worley perform "One Heart"; June 25th and 26th - Pat Nease presents "Pat Tales".  For more information about the program nearest to you call: the Walton-DeFuniak Library 892-3624; or the Coastal Branch Library 267-2809; or the Gladys N. Milton Memorial Library, 834-5383; or the Freeport Public Library 835-2040.

Thursday, June 12

• Summer Reading Program - June 11th and 12th - Anna Moo presents "Anna Moo Crackers" .  Theme is "Read All About It!"  Each session will include an entertaining reading related program, refreshments, and handouts for the children.  The excitement will run through June 28th on the following schedule: Wed, 10:00-11:00am, Freeport Community Center; Wed, 2:00-3:00pm, Coastal Branch Library; Thurs, 9:00-10:00am, Gladys N. Milton Memorial Library in Flowersview; Thurs, 2:00-3:00, DeFuniak Springs Chautauqua Building.  The program includes these performers: June 18th and 19th - Sam and Sallie Worley perform "One Heart"; June 25th and 26th - Pat Nease presents "Pat Tales".  For more information about the program nearest to you call: the Walton-DeFuniak Library 892-3624; or the Coastal Branch Library 267-2809; or the Gladys N. Milton Memorial Library, 834-5383; or the Freeport Public Library 835-2040.

Tuesday, June 17

• 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.

Wednesday, June 18

• Summer Reading Program - June 18th and 19th - Sam and Sallie Worley perform "One Heart".  Theme is "Read All About It!"  Each session will include an entertaining reading related program, refreshments, and handouts for the children.  The excitement will run through June 28th on the following schedule: Wed, 10:00-11:00am, Freeport Community Center; Wed, 2:00-3:00pm, Coastal Branch Library; Thurs, 9:00-10:00am, Gladys N. Milton Memorial Library in Flowersview; Thurs, 2:00-3:00, DeFuniak Springs Chautauqua Building.  The program includes these performers: June 25th and 26th - Pat Nease presents "Pat Tales".  For more information about the program nearest to you call: the Walton-DeFuniak Library 892-3624; or the Coastal Branch Library 267-2809; or the Gladys N. Milton Memorial Library, 834-5383; or the Freeport Public Library 835-2040.

Thursday, June 19

• Summer Reading Program - June 18th and 19th - Sam and Sallie Worley perform "One Heart".  Theme is "Read All About It!"  Each session will include an entertaining reading related program, refreshments, and handouts for the children.  The excitement will run through June 28th on the following schedule: Wed, 10:00-11:00am, Freeport Community Center; Wed, 2:00-3:00pm, Coastal Branch Library; Thurs, 9:00-10:00am, Gladys N. Milton Memorial Library in Flowersview; Thurs, 2:00-3:00, DeFuniak Springs Chautauqua Building.  The program includes these performers: June 25th and 26th - Pat Nease presents "Pat Tales".  For more information about the program nearest to you call: the Walton-DeFuniak Library 892-3624; or the Coastal Branch Library 267-2809; or the Gladys N. Milton Memorial Library, 834-5383; or the Freeport Public Library 835-2040.

Saturday, June 21

• Alligator Trot, 5K race and walk - 8:00am.  Florala, AL.  Registrations begins at 7:00am.  The only run in two states in our area.  T-Shirts guaranteed to the first 100 entries (includes walkers).  Drinks, water, fruit and Bagels will be provided after the run for all participants.  Entry Fee: Pre-registration -  $12.00, Race Day Registration, $15.00, Make check payable to: Florala Masonic Committee.  Mail entry fee to: Karen Johnson, Race Director; P.O. Box 524; Paxton, Florida 32538; (850-834-2032) or alligatortrot@yahoo.com.  Held in conjunction with the 138th annual Masonic Celebration, www.geocities.com/alligatortrot.  

Tuesday, June 24

• 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.

Wednesday, June 25

• Summer Reading Program - June 25th and 26th - Pat Nease presents "Pat Tales".  Theme is "Read All About It!"  Each session will include an entertaining reading related program, refreshments, and handouts for the children.  The excitement will run through June 28th on the following schedule: Wed, 10:00-11:00am, Freeport Community Center; Wed, 2:00-3:00pm, Coastal Branch Library; Thurs, 9:00-10:00am, Gladys N. Milton Memorial Library in Flowersview; Thurs, 2:00-3:00, DeFuniak Springs Chautauqua Building.  For more information about the program nearest to you call: the Walton-DeFuniak Library 892-3624; or the Coastal Branch Library 267-2809; or the Gladys N. Milton Memorial Library, 834-5383; or the Freeport Public Library 835-2040.

Thursday, June 26

• Summer Reading Program - June 25th and 26th - Pat Nease presents "Pat Tales".  Theme is "Read All About It!"  Each session will include an entertaining reading related program, refreshments, and handouts for the children.  The excitement will run through June 28th on the following schedule: Wed, 10:00-11:00am, Freeport Community Center; Wed, 2:00-3:00pm, Coastal Branch Library; Thurs, 9:00-10:00am, Gladys N. Milton Memorial Library in Flowersview; Thurs, 2:00-3:00, DeFuniak Springs Chautauqua Building.  For more information about the program nearest to you call: the Walton-DeFuniak Library 892-3624; or the Coastal Branch Library 267-2809; or the Gladys N. Milton Memorial Library, 834-5383; or the Freeport Public Library 835-2040.