Area Fireworks Shows, Picnics And More For The Fourth
July 4, 2009
Many North Escambia area communities have big events planned today for the Fourth of July, including fireworks in Jay, Atmore, Pensacola, Pensacola Beach and Pace.
The following activities and fireworks shows will take place Saturday:
Molino
Community Picnic at Aldersgate Methodist Church on Highway 29 just south of Highway 97. Fun and games, water balloon horseshoes, volleyball, Frisbee golf and more. Bring a covered dish. Watermelon will be provided. Everyone is invited to this free event. More info…
Jay
Jay will celebrate the Fourth with the 10th annual Jay Celebration Freedom 5K and One Mile Fun Run at 6 p.m. at the Jay City Park on Booker Lane. The patriotic race will begin and end at the city park. Runners will loop around Jay Elementary and Jay High as they pass the neighboring countryside. The last half of the course is on a paved road between cotton and peanut fields. Awards will be presented to top finishers, master runners, grand master runners and senior grand master runners. Day-of-race registration begins at 4:30 p.m., and costs $20. For details, call Matt Dobson at (850) 217-2603 or (850) 675-6474.
A fireworks show will be held in Jay at 9 p.m. at Jay City Park on Booker Lane.
Atmore
The Poarch Band Of Creek Indians 9th Annual Fireworks Show will be held at the Rodeo Arena at 9 p.m., with a live soundtrack broadcast n WNSI 105.9 FM. There will not be a stage show are any entertainment prior to this year’s show. The arena is located on Lynn McGhee Drive in Poarch.
Pensacola
For the 20th year, area Sertoma organizations are once again coordinating and hosting the largest fireworks display on the Gulf Coast over Pensacola Bay on Saturday at 9:00 p.m., synchronized with music broadcast on Cat Country FM 98.7. There will be activities throughout the day, from 11 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Seville Square to include a FREE Children’s Area with inflatables and pony rides, Arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, and live entertainment on the gazebo stage beginning at 11 a.m. More info…
Pensacola Beach
Live music 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Fireworks extravaganza 9 p.m. with more than 2,200 aerial shells over Santa Rosa Sound. More info...
Pace
Pace Fire Rescue District and Futbol Club of Santa Rosa are coordinating a free celebration at 9 p.m. that will include a fireworks show at the Santa Rosa Soccer Complex, 3360 Joppa Road in Pace.
Barrineau Park Music Night Is Tonight
July 3, 2009
Sons of the Pines and Rolling Tide will take to the stage tonight at the Barrineau Park Community Center for the July installment of the monthly Barrineau Park Music Night.
The singing starts at 7 p.m. and is free. Food and refreshments will also be available beginning at 5 p.m. This is a family friendly event. No alcohol is permitted on the property and no smoking is allowed in or near the building.
For more information, call 587-5575.
The Barrineau Park Community Center is located three miles west of Molino on Barrineau Park School Road. Everyone is invited to attend.
Pictured: Sons of the Pines (above) and Rolling Tide (below) will take the stage tonight at the free Barrineau Park Music Night. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Holiday Closings For The Fourth
July 3, 2009
The following will be closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday:
- Century and Jay city offices will be closed Friday and Saturday.
- Escambia County offices will be closed on Friday and Saturday.
- Santa Rosa County offices will be closed on Friday and Saturday.
- West Florida Library branches, including Century, will be closed Friday and Saturday.
- Santa Rosa County libraries will be closed on Saturday.
- Local post offices will close at noon Friday and remain closed on Saturday. There will be mail delivery on Friday as usual, but there will be no mail delivery on Saturday. No mail will be collected from the collection boxes on Saturday or boxed to post offices.
- ECUA offices will be closed Friday and Saturday.
- There will be no change in ECUA or Allied Waste service.
Editor’s Note: The offices listed above as being closed on Friday
Coming Friday: All You Need To Know For The 4th
July 2, 2009
Friday morning here on NorthEscambia.com, will will have all the Fourth of July celebration information from across North Escambia and surrounding areas.
From fireworks shows to singings to old fashioned picnics, we will have complete schedules of all the family-friendly Fourth events.
Chance Of Rain Today
June 29, 2009
Some areas of North Escambia received over two inches of much-needed rain Sunday afternoon, but many spots remained very dry.
Today, there is a 60 percent of showers and thunderstorms across the area as week cold front appoarches from the northwest. Today’s high will be around 95.
Winds by Tuesday will turn to the northwest bringing in drier, but not cooler, air. Tuesday through Wednesday’s highs are forecast to be around 95.
By the Fourth of July weekend, there is a 50 percent chance of rain for Friday and a 40 percent chance of rain on Saturday.
NWE & Tri-County To Play As All-Star Tourney Begins In Jay
June 29, 2009
The 11-12 year old All-Stars Tournament will being tonight in Jay, with both Northwest Escamba and Tri-County in action.
Northwest Escambia will play Niceville-American at 7:30, and Tri-County will play Niceville-National also at 7:30.
The winners from each game will advance to play Tuesday night at 7:30, and the losers will play Wednesday evening.
The tournament is being hosted by the Jay Recreation Association at Jay City Park located off Booker Street behind Jay City Hall.
A complete bracket is below. Click to download as a pdf.
Excessive Heat Advisory In Effect
June 28, 2009
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued an excessive heat advisory through Sunday evening.
The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will create a situation in which heat stress illnesses are possible. Heat indices this high can cause even the most physically fit to succumb to heat exhaustion or, even worse, deadly heat stroke.
Persons planning on being outdoors for an extended time are urged to consume plenty of liquids — especially water, wear light colored and loose fitting clothing, and to take frequent breaks from the heat in an air-conditioned room.
The best time to perform outdoor activities is during the early morning before 10 a.m. or during the early evening after 6:00 . Restrict Intake of alcoholic and caffeinated beverages.
Children playing outdoors should be watched for signs of heat exhaustion. Check on relatives and neighbors especially the elderly. Pets should be provided plenty of fresh water and shade and monitored frequently.
Escamba (Ala.) Deputy Tommy America Laid To Rest
June 27, 2009
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon for Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff’s Department Major Tommy America. Scores of law enforcement officers from across the area participated in the service, which included a 21-gun salute.
NorthEscambia.com will have a complete photo gallery Sunday morning.
Pictured above: Member of the Escambia County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard give Major Tommy America a 21-gun salute Saturday afternoon. Pictured left: America’s funeral proceeds under a giant American flag at Oak Hill Cemetary in Atmore. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Approaching Front Could Mean Rain
June 27, 2009
An approaching weak cold front could mean some relief from the heat and some much needed rain for North Escambia by Monday.
There is a slight 20 percent chance of rain today through Sunday, but that rain chance jumps to 60 percent by Monday as that weak cold front approaches the coast. The front will bring just a little relief to our oppressive heat and humidity, with daytime highs by Tuesday and Wednesday returning to a more seasonable 93 with slightly drier air.
Before the front arrives, expect highs around 98 on Saturday and Sunday.
Two Big Yard Sales, Car Washes Today In North Escambia
June 27, 2009
Get ready to shop and get your car washed as a couple of different Saturday events will be held to benefit North Escambia groups.
In Cantonment, the youth at Cottage Hill Baptist Church will hold a car wash and huge indoor yard sale Saturday beginning at 8 a.m.
In Molino, a yard sale, bake sale and car wash will be held beginning at 8:00 Saturday morning in the parking lot of Cole’s Barber Shop next to Fran’s Diner on Highway 29. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.
Pictured: Just part of the items that will be in Saturday’s youth yard sale at Cottage Hill Baptist Church. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.