District 5 Town Hall Meeting Tonight In Cantonment
July 8, 2008
If you want to have your voice heard in county government, or just want to hear first hand what is going on in North Escambia’s District 5, there is a meeting for you tonight.Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Kevin White will hold a town hall meeting tonight at 6:30 at at St. Monica’s Episcopal Church, 699 S. Highway 95A in Cantonment. He will update residents on projects in North Escambia and take your questions concerning county issues.
Many county department representatives are also expected to be at the meeting.
Zebra Spotted Friday In Walnut Hill
July 5, 2008
A zebra and a black bear were spotted on the highways of Walnut Hill Friday afternoon.
The truck with the zebra was spotted by NorthEscambia.com on Highway 97 in the heart of Walnut Hill. We caught up with the truck on South Highway 99.
In the back of the Dodge was a zebra, towering above the truck, and an upright black bear.
We are going to keep you guessing on this one until Monday morning when NorthEscambia.com will have the story of the Fourth of July zebra in Walnut Hill. Until then, we will tell you what you see in the photo above is very real. It’s not plastic, not man made and has nothing to do with the zoo or circus. That is really a zebra in the back of the truck on South Highway 99 near Walnut Hill, and the bear is real too.
Join NorthEscambia.com Monday morning for the story of the Walnut Hill Fourth of July zebra. This is one you don’t want to miss.
Fourth Holiday Closings
July 4, 2008
All city, county, state and federal offices are closed today for the Fourth of July holiday.
There will be no ECAT buses running, except for beach trolleys. All libraries area closed, and there is no mail today.
Allied Waste customers both in the rural areas of North Escambia and the Town of Century will have trash pickup today as usual, according to Allied’s customer service.
A North Escambia Fourth: Fireworks, Music, Picnics And More Scheduled
July 4, 2008
There are no organized fireworks displays this year in North Escambia, but there are three within a reasonable driving distance In addition, people in North Escambia will celebrate the Fourth of July with a community picnic and a night of music.
And in Century, the town will dedicate a new Veterans Wall of Honor.
There will be fireworks shows at 9:00 Friday night in Jay, Poarch, Alabama, and Pensacola. Flomaton will not be holding their annual show this year.
Details on each event are below:
Jay Fireworks
Jay will celebrate the Fourth will a day filled with family fun activities. A softball tournament will begin at 8:00 a.m., and 5K run will be held at 6:00 p.m. There will also be a tennis tournament.
Entertainment will begin at the Bray-Hendricks Park pavilion at 4:00. Vendors will be in the park beginning at noon with food, beverages, arts, crafts, t-shirts and more.
The Jay fireworks show will begin at 9:00. Admission and parking are free.
Poarch Fireworks
The Poarch Creek Indians will hold their annual July 4 fireworks show Friday night on their reservation north of Atmore.
The program will be shorter than in previous years, but it still promises to be a great celebration.
The evening begins at 8:00 p.m. with a welcome from the Tribal Council Vice Chairman Stephanie Bryan, followed by the singing of the National Anthem. A salute to the veterans is next on the program, then a short musical presentation, “This Is My America,” by the Community Choir which is comprised of choirs from several area churches.
The fireworks display begins at 9 p.m.
Pensacola Fireworks
Sertoma’s 19th annual Fourth of July Celebration in downtown Pensacola will begin at 11:00 Friday morning. There will be a free children’s activity area, live entertainment, arts, crafts, food vendors and more.
The Iguanas will be in concert at 6:30. The huge fireworks show will take place at 9:00. Bring your radio…the show will be synchronized to music broadcast on Cat Country 98.7. All events are free.
Fourth Of July Molino Picnic
Aldersgate United Methodist Church will celebrate the Fourth of July with a community picnic.
The day’s events being at 11:00 a.m. and continue until 4:00 p.m.
Lunch will be a covered dish lunch at 12:00. There will be a Frisbee competition, egg toss competition, dominoes, sack race, basketball free toss, watermelon seed spitting contest, dominoes, horseshoes, and a “Noah’s Ark Jumper” bounce house for the kids.
All the events are free, and the entire community is invited to attend. The church is located on Highway 29 just south of Highway 97.
Fourth Of July Music Celebration
There were be a taste of Americana Friday night at the Barrineau Park Historical Society and Community Center.
Everyone is invited to attend a night of music featuring “The Chapel Strings” and “Rolling Tide” beginning at 7:00.
The Barrineau Park Historical Society and Community Center is located at 6055 Barrineau Park School Road near Molino.
The event is family entertainment and is free and open to the public.
Food and refreshments will be available from the Barrineau Park Historical Society
Century To Dedicate Honor Wall
The Town of Century will dedicate its new Veterans Wall of Honor at 10:00 a.m. on the Fourth of July.
The new wall will be unveiled during a patriotic service.
The Wall of Honor is located at Roadside Park at Bradley Street and Highway 29, next to the Country Bumpkin.
Pictured above: Fireworks from last year’s Sertoma Fourth of July Celebration in Pensacola. Courtesy photo. The front page photo of Uncle Sam is from his recent appearance at the Century Branch Library. NorthEscambia.com photo.
Fireworks Shows Planned In Nearby Communities
July 3, 2008
There are no organized fireworks displays this year in North Escambia, but there are three within a reasonable driving distance.
There will be shows at 9:00 Friday night in Jay, Poarch, Alabama, and Pensacola.
Flomaton will not be holding their annual show this year.
Details on each event are below:
Jay, Florida
Jay will celebrate the Fourth will a day filled with family fun activities. A softball tournament will begin at 8:00 a.m., and 5K run will be held at 6:00 p.m. There will also be a tennis tournament.
Entertainment will begin at the Bray-Hendricks Park pavilion at 4:00. Vendors will be in the park beginning at noon with food, beverages, arts, crafts, t-shirts and more.
The Jay fireworks show will begin at 9:00. Admission and parking are free.
Poarch, Alabama
The Poarch Creek Indians will hold their annual July 4 fireworks show Friday night on their reservation north of Atmore.
The program will be shorter than in previous years, but it still promises to be a great celebration.
The evening begins at 8:00 p.m. with a welcome from the Tribal Council Vice Chairman Stephanie Bryan, followed by the singing of the National Anthem. A salute to the veterans is next on the program, then a short musical presentation, “This Is My America,” by the Community Choir which is comprised of choirs from several area churches.
The fireworks display begins at 9 p.m.
Pensacola, Florida
Sertoma’s 19th annual Fourth of July Celebration in downtown Pensacola will begin at 11:00 Friday morning. There will be a free children’s activity area, live entertainment, arts, crafts, food vendors and more.
The Iguanas will be in concert at 6:30. The huge fireworks show will take place at 9:00. Bring your radio…the show will be synchronized to music broadcast on Cat Country 98.7. All events are free.
Pictured above: Fireworks from last year’s Sertoma Fourth of July Celebration in Pensacola. Courtesy photo.
Century To Dedicate Wall Of Honor For The Fourth
July 3, 2008
The Town of Century will dedicate its new Veterans Wall of Honor at 10:00 a.m. on the Fourth of July.
The new wall will be unveiled during a patriotic service.
The Wall of Honor is located at Roadside Park at Bradley Street and Highway 29, next to the Country Bumpkin.
Molino To Have Fourth Of July Picnic
July 3, 2008
Aldersgate United Methodist Church will celebrate the Fourth of July with a community picnic.
The day’s events being at 11:00 a.m. and continue until 4:00 p.m.
Lunch will be a covered dish lunch at 12:00. There will be a Frisbee competition, egg toss competition, dominoes, sack race, basketball free toss, watermelon seed spitting contest, dominoes, horseshoes, and a “Noah’s Ark Jumper” bounce house for the kids.
All the events are free, and the entire community is invited to attend. The church is located on Highway 29 just south of Highway 97.
A Bit Of Americana The Night Of The Fourth
July 3, 2008
There were be a taste of Americana Friday night at the Barrineau Park Historical Society and Community Center.
Everyone is invited to attend a night of music featuring “The Chapel Strings” and “Rolling Tide” beginning at 7:00.
The Barrineau Park Historical Society and Community Center is located at 6055 Barrineau Park School Road near Molino.
The event is family entertainment and is free and open to the public.
Food and refreshments will be available from the Barrineau Park Historical Society.
Pictured above: The Chapel Strings. Submitted photo.
Coming Up: A North Escambia 4th
July 2, 2008
Make sure you check out NorthEscambia.com Thursday and Friday for a complete look at what is going on the North Escambia area for the Fourth of July.
From picnics, to patriotic services, to fireworks shows…we will have a complete listing of all there is to do for American’s birthday.
If your group is holding a Fourth of July event, make sure you let us know about it. Email news@northescambia.com with the details of your event.
Tonight Is Your Chance To Speak Your Mind On County Issues
July 1, 2008
If you want to have your voice heard in county government, or just want to hear first hand what is going on in North Escambia’s District 5, there is a meeting for you tonight.
Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Kevin White will hold a town hall meeting tonight at 6:30 at the Molino Park Elementary School. He will update residents on projects in North Escambia and take your questions concerning county issues.
Molino Park Elementary is located at 899 Highway 97, just north of Highway 29 in Molino.
Another town hall meeting with the commissioner will be held at 6:30 p.m. next Tuesday, July 8 at St. Monica’s Episcopal Church, 699 S. Highway 95A in Cantonment.