WZEP COMMUNITY CALENDAR - MAY

Northwest Florida Blood Center Blood drives: Thurs May 15, Eglin AFRL, 101 W. Eglin Blvd, 8:30am-3:30pm; Fri May 16, City of Crestview, 198 N. Wilson St, 10:30am-3:30pm & United Artists Santa Rosa 10, free movie ticket for every blood donor, 4:00-7:30pm; Sat May 17, Wal-Mart, DeFuniak Springs, 11:00am-3:00pm & Knights of Columbus, Crestview, 701 E. James Lee Blvd, 10:00am-2:00pm; Sun May 18, Calvary Chapel, at the Racetrack Road Center, 8:00am-1:00pm; Mon May 19, Doctors Memorial Hospital, Bonifay, 12:00-6:00pm; Tue May 20th, Sacred Heart Hospital, Sandestin, 10:00am-6:00pm.; Wed May 21, Freeport High School, 10:45am-4:30pm; Thurs May 22nd, Ft. Walton Medical Center 9:00am-5:00pm & Healthmark Regional Medical Center, DeFuniak Springs, 11:00am-3:00pm; Fri May 23, Racetrack Road Center Promo, 9:00am-6:00pm.  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.

FUNDRAISER FOR KATELYN COSSON:

  • Walton County Tax Collector's Office - Donations are being accepted at both the DeFuniak Springs and Santa Rosa Beach offices.  Employees have placed donation jars at their work stations.  For more information, contact the Walton County Tax Collector's Office, 892-8121.

MULTI-DATED MAY CALENDAR ITEMS

  • Walton County Seeking to Form Dog Bite Awareness Committee - Dog bites, rabies, viscous and aggressive dogs. Do animals in the community concern you? The Walton County Health Department recently issued a call to make sure your dogs, cats and ferrets are vaccinated against rabies. The Health Department also works dog bite cases, usually working with the Walton Animal Control. The Health Department is putting together a community group to address ways to reduce the number of dog bite cases in our area.  If you are interested in serving on a committee addressing education and prevention of dog bites, contact Ewa Bearden at the Walton County Health Department, 892-8015.
  • 4th of July Parade - Every church in Walton County is asked to participate in the parade.  There is no entry fee for the parade and prizes will be awarded to the winning entry.  This is a great way to show pride in your church and build camaraderie among your parishioners.  Some of the children’s activities are being sponsored by candidates running for political office.  Last year we had a dunking booth, slip-n-slide, watermelon slices, popcorn, face painting, ice cream, dragon jumping room, bean bag toss, snow cones, musical chairs, ID cards/fingerprinting, a petting zoo and more.  We are asking the area churches to sponsor these (or other fun events) this year.  Your church will have lots of fun putting on these activities and will be blessed with the smiles of hundreds of local children enjoying this glorious holiday.  Please give Sara Comander a call at 892-8530 or 830-1661 to let us know if your church wants to participate and what activity you will be sponsoring. 
  • Fundraiser, Illuminating Autism - Ticket sales end, May 30th.  Buy your tickets at Genesis Automotive, tickets/$100 each, tax deductible, Contact Heather Marshall 585-9189.  All proceeds go to Brilliant Minds Medical and Behavioral Solutions, Inc of Destin.
  • 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 MAY CALENDAR ITEMS

Friday, May 16

  • Fundraiser, DeFuniak Springs Pilot Club - Chicken dinner cancelled Due to Possible bad weather. Will be rescheduled.
  • Performance, Sleeping Beauty - 7:00pm.  Florida Chautauqua Theatre, 840 Baldwin Ave, DeFuniak Springs.  Tickets, $15/adults, $12/students 22 and younger.  VISA and Master Card are accepted.  For more information or to purchase tickets, 892-9494 or email info@fcweb.org.

Saturday, May 17

  • Traditional Craft Classes, Basket Weaving-Cracker Basket - 9:00am-2:00pm.  Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida, 115 Westview Ave, Valparaiso.  Space is limited, pre-register by calling 678-2615 or stop by the Museum.  Designed as a miniature of the traditional hearth basket that held kindling in Cracker homes, this one is for saltines.  Most supplies included.  Cost: $30, $25 for HMNF members.

  • Bike Safety Event - 9:00am-12:00noon.  Walton County Fairgrounds, 790 Hwy 83N, DeFuniak Springs.  Free summer health and safety event for families.  Events and activities include: Wheel rodeo: practice safety skills on the obstacle course, Helmet safety demonstrations (see how helmets work), Helmet fitting and giveaway (infant-adult sizes available), ATV and motorized vehicle safety demonstrations, Equipment inspections (bikes, roller blades, skateboards), Nutrition and physical activity demonstrations, Enjoy free healthy snacks, Water safety activities, PRIZES and FREEBIES!  (All prizes and giveaways distributed on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.)  For more information, contact Kendra Hughson at 850-892-8172 or www.hughson@ufl.edu.

  • Family Bike Ride - 8:00am-12:00noon.  South Walton Courthouse Annex, 31 Coastal Centre Blvd, Santa Rosa Beach.  Bring your bicycles to experience the new, paved bicycle trails.  Free bicycle safety checks, refreshments and helmets, while supplies last.

  • May Day Festival - 8:00am-9:00pm.  Gene Hurley Park, DeFuniak Springs.  Free admission.  Family oriented activities include live entertainment, food vendors, arts & crafts, men's & women's softball tournament, talent show, car show and more.  Bring your lawn chairs.  The deadline to sign-up for any of the activities is May 13.  For information contact Marcus Baldwin 368-5444 or Willie Coughman 305-6601.

  • Food Pantry Open - 7:00-9:00am.  First United Methodist Church, DeFuniak Springs.

  • Performance, Sleeping Beauty - 7:00pm.  Florida Chautauqua Theatre, 840 Baldwin Ave, DeFuniak Springs.  Tickets, $15/adults, $12/students 22 and younger.  VISA and Master Card are accepted.  For more information or to purchase tickets, 892-9494 or email info@fcweb.org.

Sunday, May 18

  • Classic Family Movie Night, "Little Women" - 200pm.  Chautauqua Building, Circle Drive, DeFuniak Springs.  Admission is free and everyone is invited for an old-fashioned matinee appropriate for all ages.  An adult must accompany all children under the age of 12.  Refreshments will be available for purchase.

  • Performance, Sleeping Beauty - 2:30pm.  Florida Chautauqua Theatre, 840 Baldwin Ave, DeFuniak Springs.  Tickets, $15/adults, $12/students 22 and younger.  VISA and Master Card are accepted.  For more information or to purchase tickets, 892-9494 or email info@fcweb.org.

  • May Day Festival - 3:30pm.  Douglass Crossroads Park.  Special events: Red Head All Stars vs. DFS Red Sox, motorcycle show, music by Trap City Boys, vending, comedy by Pee Wee, and more.  For more information, 218-0134.

  • Auditions, "Grit & Grace" - 2:00-4:00pm.  Freeport Community Center, Hwy 331 S, Freeport.  Performances will be Oct 4th, 5th, 11th & 12th.  The public is invited to participate.  For more information, "Grit & Grace", 835-2032 or www.gritandgrace.org.

Monday, May 19

  • “Fore Women” Golf Tournament - Shotgun start at noon.  Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club.  The all ladies tournament will also include an exclusive Brunch, Golf Clinic, and Award’s Reception, immediately following.  The proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Athena International Award program for the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast . Proceeds will also go towards the founding of the Athena Scholarship Program for Women.  In addition to individual entry fees, there are multiple levels of sponsorship available. Please respond quickly, if interested, as sponsorships are limited.  For more information, please contact Lauren Gall at 850-267-0683 or email lauren@waltoncountychamber.com.

  • Presentation, "Partial Knee Replacement" - 6:00pm.  Chautauqua Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, 795 S Second St, DeFuniak Springs.  The public and medical community are encouraged to attend this educational opportunity discussing the newest alternative to total knee replacement. For more information, 892-2176.

Tuesday, May 20

  • Emerald Coast Hospice In-Service - 2:00pm.  The Life Enrichment Senior Center, DeFuniak Springs.  "Advance Directives/DNR".  Open to the public.

Wednesday, May 21

  • Traditional Craft Classes, Beginning Tatting - 9:30-11:30am.  Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida, 115 Westview Ave, Valparaiso.  Space is limited, pre-register by calling 678-2615 or stop by the Museum.  Learn this traditional art in four lessons, May 7, 14, 21, & 28, materials included.  Cost: $35, $30 for HMNF members.

Thursday, May 22

  • Discount Rabies Clinic - 1:00-4:00pm.  Aidmore Pet Clinic.  Rabies shots are $7/animal.  Volunteers needed to help manage pets.  Pets must be 12 weeks of age or older.  All doge must be on a leash or in a carrier.  Cats must be in a carrier.  If you do not own a carrier, a pillowcase will do.

  • Meeting, New Home / Alice Creek - 10:00am.  126 S. Eleventh St., DeFuniak Springs.  In 1942, were you, your parents, grandparents, ancestors homesteaded in the area known today as Eglin Air Force Base Reservation?  The "Project Group" is seeking to contact all descendants.  Their story has NEVER been told, explaining the hardships the relocated families endured.   They want your story to be included in a future publication about these families.  Help to remember our ancestral history. They Have monthly meetings to discuss this with other survivors.  If you are a survivor or descendant, or know of anyone who is, please contact (850)951-8947, (850)897-2145, or (850)548-5353.

Saturday, May 24

  • Pappy Neal McCormick Day & Bluegrass Festival Has been moved to next Sat, May 31st.

  • Bark in the Park - 11:00am-2:00pm.  Mullet Festival Fairgrounds, College Blvd & Hay 85, Niceville.  All rescued golden retrievers, area golden retrievers, golden retriever lovers and their families are invited to attend.  There will be a silent auction, bobbing for hot dogs, tennis ball chase and more.  Bring your own leashes and lawn chairs.  A $10 donation per family is appreciated.

  • Benefit Bar-B-Q, Fish Fry for Eric J. Broadway - 12:00-5:00pm.  Walton County Shrine Club, 47 Roberts Dr, DeFuniak Springs.  Eric was severely injured in a work related fall and this will help defray his medical costs.  For questions or information, James Clark 259-6973 cell Navarre area or Jerry "JB" Broadway 951-4887 DFS area, leave message.

Sunday, May 25

  • Free Concert, Northwest Florida Symphony Guild - 3:00pm.  Mullet Festival Fairgrounds, College Blvd & Hay 85, Niceville.  You're invited to take your chairs, picnic baskets, coolers and blankets to spread on the ground.  Beginning at 1:00pm, food will be available for sale at the event.

Monday, May 26

  • Memorial Day Observation - 8:00am.  Gum Creek Cemetery, Hwy 83, Glendale.  Go east one mile.

Tuesday, May 27

  • Free Hurricane Seminar - 6:00pm.  Agricultural Center , 732 North 9th Street, DeFuniak Springs (next to the Walton County Fairgrounds.)  The free hurricane seminar will be hosted by the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), a program of the Walton County Emergency Response Division.  For further information, call Ofelia Murphy, CERT coordinator at (850) 892-8065, ext. 230.

  • Family Production of "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales" - 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, May 28

  • Traditional Craft Classes, Beginning Tatting - 9:30-11:30am.  Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida, 115 Westview Ave, Valparaiso.  Space is limited, pre-register by calling 678-2615 or stop by the Museum.  Learn this traditional art in four lessons, May 7, 14, 21, & 28, materials included.  Cost: $35, $30 for HMNF members.

Thursday, May 29

  • Kidney Education and You - 10:00am-12:00noon.  OWC, Bld 1, room 154, 908 Hwy 90, DeFuniak Springs.  An educational program to help people with Chronic Kidney Disease better understand their disease and promote wellness.  The class is open to any individual or family member approaching or already on dialysis.  To register, call 728-4889.

Friday, May 30

  • Volunteer Training, Covenant Hospice - 10:am-2:00pm.  Covenant Hospice, Crestview office.  Lunch will be provided.  For more information, call Donna Chapman, 682-3628.

  • Deadline for ticket sales, Fundraiser, Illuminating Autism - Ticket sales end, May 30th.  Buy your tickets at Genesis Automotive, tickets/$100 each, tax deductible, Contact Heather Marshall 585-9189.  All proceeds go to Brilliant Minds Medical and Behavioral Solutions, Inc of Destin.

Saturday, May 31

  • Pappy Neal McCormick Day & Bluegrass Festival - 2:00pm, at the Museum.  Music will start at 4:00-9:00pm, Lakeyard Amphitheater, Circle Drive, DeFuniak Springs.  Auction and other events.

  • Spots for Tots Fishing Tournament - For information, Chris Brown 423-0395 or 368-8221, or Jody Mann, 226-1068.

 

UNDATED MAY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

 

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