Lovely Weather For A Bath
May 19, 2009
Monday’s mild weather provided the perfect opportunity for a splash in the official NorthEscambia.com cheap plastic bird bath. Today’s weather will be mild as well, with a high forecast in the upper 70’s under sunny skies. A chance of rain returns to the forecast at 40 percent for Wednesday. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Sheriff’s Town Hall Meeting Thursday
May 19, 2009
Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan will hold a town hall meeting at the Southern Panhandle Restaurant in Century at 6:00 Thursday evening.
The public is invited to attend. Morgan will discuss law enforcement issues across the county as well as local issues impacting North Escambia. The sheriff will also accept questions for the audience.
Avoid Outdoor Burning Tuesday
May 19, 2009
Officials with the Florida Division of Forestry’s Blackwater Forestry Center are advising the public that outdoor burning should be avoided today.
According to Ben Wolcott, Operations Administrator for the Division of Forestry, “Conditions are conducive to wildfires due to forecasted wind gusts up to 30 mph, humidity below 30 percent, and highly unstable atmospheric conditions. We only had a nominal amount of rainfall on Sunday; also, we have sent numerous resources to assist with the disastrous wildfires in central and south Florida, so our ability to respond to a wildfire within the tri-county district is reduced.”
Wolcott adds, “It’s much better to wait a few days, than to find yourself responsible for the cost of putting out a wildfire and for damage to the property of other persons.”
There are currently 193 active wildfires burning over 17,000 acres under state jurisdiction.
For more information about outdoor burning rules, contact the Florida Division of Forestry at (850) 957-6145 or visit www.fl-dof.com.
Century Schedules Two Workshop Meetings
May 18, 2009
Two special meetings of the Century Town Council will take place this week.
The council will hold a workshop today at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers, prior to the regular council meeting. They will meet with Robert Hudson to discuss the financial statements for the Town of Century.
The Century Town Council will hold a workshop Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the council chambers. They will meet with David Goetsch from Okaloosa-Walton College to discuss policies and procedures for the Town.
Rain Today, Overnight Lows Around 50 Next Week
May 17, 2009
There is a 90 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms for your Sunday as a cold front moves into the area with cooler temperatures.
The rain chance tonight is at 50 percent. Rain will end after midnight, and winds will shift to the north with an overnight low of 53 by Monday morning.
Here is the rest of your National Weather Service Forecast:
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 53. North wind around 10 mph.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind between 10 and 15 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 54. Northeast wind between 10 and 15 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind between 10 and 15 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind between 10 and 15 mph.
Camp Fire Century Learning Center To Celebrate First Year
May 16, 2009
The Camp Fire USA Gulf Wind Council will celebrate the first anniversary of the Century Early Learning Center next today.
The entire community is welcome to take part in the celebration that will include a variety of events including games, activities like a bounce house for the children, and barbecue for sale.
“Camp Fire USA Gulf Wind Council is dedicated to providing quality learning experiences to the children in Century, said Tammy Byrer, Camp Fire USA program director. National, about 750,000 children and youth take part in Camp Fire programs annual.
The celebration event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m today.
For more information, call Pam Townson, local director, at (850) 256-0953.
The Century Early Learning Center is located at 6031 Industrial Boulevard in Century.
Master Gardener Day Today
May 16, 2009
The Escambia County Master Gardeners will host a Spring Garden Festival Vendor Day today from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Extension Office, 3740 Stefani Road in Cantonment.
Many local nurseries and businesses will showcase plants, garden accessories and other gardening-related items. Home gardeners will be able to purchase high quality plants from local sources. Master Gardeners will lead tours and answer questions.
Featured plants include Japanese maples, flowering trees, shrubs, perennials, tropicals, natives and hanging baskets.
Firefighters Invited To Attend Play For Free
May 14, 2009
All North Escambia firefighters are invited to attend a Drama Club play for free tonight at Ernest Ward Middle School.
Principal Nancy Gindl-Perry is extending the invitation as a “thank you” for the response to a lightning strike at her school this afternoon.
Firefighters and one guest each may attend for free by showing an official ID at door.
Click here for information about the play and click here for the story about the lightning strike.
Performing Arts Spring Concert Tonight
May 14, 2009
The Northview Performing Arts Spring Concert will take place this evening.
Performers will include members of the the Northview chorus, guitar ensemble and jazz combo.
Music will include popular American music from Gershwin to Hendrix to George Strait.
Admission is $1. The concert begins at 6:00.
Beware Stranger Danger
May 13, 2009
The Century Branch Library will host a special child safety event “Beware, Stranger Danger” Thursday afternoon.
The program will be presented in collaboration with the Gulf Coast Kid’s House and the Pensacola Public Library. The program will teach safety techniques and habits to children and parents.
The free event will begin at 4:00 Thursday afternoon at the Century Branch Library. For more information, call the library at 256-6217.