Help Manna Feed ‘SomeBunny” At Food Drive Today
March 18, 2016
A “Let’s Feed Somebunny” food drive will be held from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. today.
People are invited to fill the Easter float with non-perishable food items for Manna Food Pantries at the Baptist Medical Park at the corner of 9 Mile Road and University Parkway. The annual event is sponsored by Harvester’s Federal Credit Union.
The Way We Worked: Smithsonian Exhibition Opens Saturday In Molino
March 18, 2016
West Florida Public Libraries and the Molino Mid-County Historical Society will host “The Way We Worked,” a Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition from Saturday, March 19 to Saturday, April 30. This exhibition, which celebrates the history of American workers, will be on display at the Lillian F. King Museum located in the Molino Community Complex, 6450 Highway 95A North in Molino. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In addition to the traveling exhibition, the Library and the Molino Mid-County, Alger-Sullivan, and Barrineau Park historical societies, have partnered to create six weeks of interesting related events showcasing the unique work history of North Escambia. Join us for a look back in time to the way we worked in North Escambia.
“The Way We Worked” has been made possible in Molino by the Florida Humanities Council. “The Way We Worked”, an exhibition created by the National Archives, is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and State Humanities Councils nationwide. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.
Schedule of Events
Discover The Way We Worked in North Escambia: A Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit
“The Way We Worked” in North Escambia, the Exhibit
- March 19 – April 30, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Molino Community Complex
The Smithsonian Institution is here. Come see this interactive exhibit designed to engage all ages which spotlights the role of work in our communities. Visit the exhibit and join us for six weeks of events and activities which celebrate the way we worked in North Escambia.
“The Way We Worked” traces America’s rich work history. With their hands and minds hard at work and sweats on their brows, American workers perform a diverse array of jobs to power our society. Whether we work for our own professional satisfaction & personal growth or to ensure the well-being of ourselves and our families, work is a part of nearly every American’s life.”
“The Way We Worked”: Kick-Off Event
- Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p. m. – Molino Community Complex, Molino Branch Library
Join us for a look back in time to the way we worked in North Escambia. Explore the Smithsonian exhibit, enjoy live entertainment, watch a potter, a flintknapper and more. Take a look at the line-up below.
- 10 a.m. – Opening Ceremony
Ribbon cutting performed by Commissioner Barry
- 10:15 a.m. – Smithsonian Exhibit Opens
Take a stroll through the museum to learn how work impacts our lives and communities.
- 10:30 a.m. – Southern Revival Band
Hear the “Molino Florida Song” performed by local musicians, Caleb Dennis and the Southern Revival Band.
- 11:30 a.m – Mission San Joseph de Escambe
Dr. John E. Worth, U.W.F. Anthropology professor, will speak about his archaeological work at this 250-year-old site on private land in Molino.
- 12:45 p.m. – Dogwood Dulcimers
Enjoy the down-home sounds of this stringed folk band.
- 1:45 p.m. – Panhandle Cloggers
Tap your toes along with the Panhandle Cloggers’ percussive folk dances.
- 2:30 p.m – The Change Gang .
Listen to traditional work songs performed by teens from the Pensacola Branch NAACP Youth Council and Allen Chapel AME Church Young People’s Department.
“The Way We Worked”: Molino History
- Thursday, March 31, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch Library, Auditorium
Enjoy video-graphic stories of long-time residents who recount memories of growing up in rural Escambia. Several of the interviewees will be present for a question and answer session.
“The Way We Worked”: Agriculture in North Escambia
- Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Barrineau Park Community Center
Join Barrineau Park Historical Society for a day of farming fun featuring a presentation from Extension Services at 1 p.m. Come learn how farming fed us all.
“The Way We Worked”: Farm Fabric – Feed Sacks
- Thursday, April 7, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch Library, Auditorium
Coletta Stejskal Bailey, Textile Coordinator at the Baldwin County Heritage Museum, will discuss the cotton bag’s origin from the late 1840s to its impact during the Depression and World War II.
“The Way We Worked”: A New Beginning for Old Industry: History and Archaeology of Molino Mills
- Thursday, April 14, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch Library, Auditorium
Join UWF graduate student, Melissa Maynard for insights into Molino Mills, a lumber mill which operated from 1865-1884 that helped develop a community and an industry.
“The Way We Worked”: From Can’t See to Can’t See
- Saturday, April 16, 1 p.m. – Pensacola Library, Meeting Room A
- Thursday, April 28, 6 p.m. – Molino Branch Library, Auditorium
Up before dawn and home after dark describes Teniadé Broughton’s talk on African American work experiences in rural Escambia County. The event also features the “Change Gang” performing historical work songs.
“The Way We Worked”: Escambia County Railroads, 1830s – 1950s
- Saturday, April 23, 1 p.m. – Alger-Sullivan Historical Society, Century
All aboard, at the Alger-Sullivan Historical Society Museum with Jerry Fischer and Russell Brown. Come learn about the county’s early railroads. Climb aboard Old 100, a sawmill transport steam engine, and tour the museum.
“The Way We Worked”: Colonial Work Story Times
- Saturday, April 9, 1 p.m. – Molino Branch Library, Auditorium
- Thursday, April 14, 6 p.m. – Pensacola Library
- Saturday, April 16, 1 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library
- Thursday, April 21, 6 p.m. – Century Branch Library
Join Sandra Pettis, retired Ferry Pass Elementary Librarian and a costumed member of the UWF Historic Trust for a story, demonstrations and hands-on activities about the way we worked in Colonial times.
“The Way We Worked”: Displays in Escambia County
- March and April – Tryon Branch Library
View a fascinating collection of antiques from the area belonging to Mr. Charlie Booher of Pensacola.
- March and April – Southwest Branch Library
This library features a collection of work-related items from the Alger-Sullivan Historical Society located in Century.
- March and April – Molino Branch Library
In addition to housing the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition, The Way We Worked, this facility also spotlights artifacts belonging to UWF Collections from Mission Escambe and the Molino Mills archaeological dig sites in Molino.
- March and April – Century Branch Library
This display houses a small collection of memorabilia from the Alger-Sullivan Lumber Company once located in Century.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Tonight
March 17, 2016
Here is your official NorthEscambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind around 10 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 37. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 39.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Slight Chance Of Rain Wednesday, Rain For Thursday, Friday
March 16, 2016
Here is your official NorthEscambia area forecast:
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 76. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind around 10 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 44.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 70.
USDA Accepting Tornado Recovery Applications In Century Today
March 16, 2016
USDA Rural Development will be at the Century Town Hall today from 10 a.m. to 2 pm. to meet with applicants interested in information about USDA’s Single Family Housing Loan Program for new construction, repair, renovation or purchase of a home or the Single Family Housing Repair Loan/Grant Program for minor repairs.
Staff will be on hand to accept applications, meet with clients, gather information, and provide advice and services. Income limits apply and the property must be owner occupied to receive assistance.
For more information, call the USDA Rural Development Crestview Area Office at (850) 682-2416.
The Century Town Hall is located at 7995 North Century Boulevard.
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Northview Softball Today: Schedule Change
March 15, 2016
The schedule for today’s Monroe County at Northview softball games has been changed. The JV game time has been changed from 4:00 until 5:00, and the varsity game will start at 6:30 p.m.
Teens: Enjoy Free Pizza And Books At The Molino Library
March 15, 2016
A “Pizza and Books” program will be held Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Molino Branch Library.
Teens 13-17 are invited to “geek-out” on both at this book club designed to focus on their favorite reads. The library will provide the free pizza, and the teens will pick the books.
The Molino Branch Library is located at 6450-A Highway 95A in the Molino Community Complex.
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Election Day Tips
March 15, 2016
Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford today offered Escambia County voters some tips to prepare for Election Day, Tuesday, March 15:
- Confirm the location of your polling place. It is listed on your sample ballot, voter information card, EscambiaVotes.com, or call 595-3900.
- If you are unsure of your registration status, check EscambiaVotes.com, e-mail us at soe@escambiavotes.com, or call 595-3900.
- If you need to update your address, contact us so you can be directed to your proper polling location.
- Photo and signature ID is required for all voters – if you do not present an approved form of ID, you may vote a provisional ballot.
- Be sure to review your sample ballot prior in order to familiarize yourself with all of the contests and bring it with you to the polls. A sample ballot was mailed to all eligible voters, and you can view your sample ballot online at EscambiaVotes.com.
- Florida is a closed primary state. Only registered Republicans and Democrats are eligible for this election.
- Remember to make only one selection per contest on your ballot.
- Registration books closed on February 16 – new registrations and party changes for this election may not be made at the polls.
- You may not return your voted absentee ballot to your precinct on Election Day – it must be returned to the Elections Office by 7 p.m.
- If you requested an absentee ballot but chose not to return it and wish to vote at your polling place instead, please bring your ballot with you so it can be cancelled.
- Early voting ended Saturday – if you have not yet voted or did not request an absentee ballot by March 9, you must go to your designated precinct on Election Day.
- Busiest times at the polls tend to be 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m., during lunch, and 4:30 p.m. until the polls close at 7:00 p.m.
For further information, please contact us by phone at (850) 595-3900, e-mail us at soe@escambiavotes.com or visit EscambiaVotes.com.
Sunny And Warm Today
March 15, 2016
Here is your official NorthEscambia area forecast:
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Friday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 66.
New Voting Location In McDavid, Other Precincts
March 15, 2016
One North Escambia precinct has a new voting location today, as do a handful of others in the Pensacola area.
Precinct 18 has been moved from the McDavid Volunteer Fire Department to the Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church, 140 W. Bogia Road, McDavid.
Other precinct changes are as follows:
Precincts # 30 & 97
Old Precinct Location:
First Assembly of God, 4301 Bayou Boulevard, Pensacola
New Precinct Location:Vickrey Resource Center, 2130 Summit Boulevard, Pensacola
Precinct # 69
Old Precinct Location:
First Baptist Church of Ensley, 50 W. Johnson Avenue, Pensacola
New Precinct Location:
St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 219 E. Johnson Avenue, Pensacola
Precinct # 73
Old Precinct Location:
Liberty Church, 2221 S. Blue Angel Parkway, Pensacola
New Precinct Location:
Jim C. Bailey Middle School, 4110 Bauer Road, Pensacola
Precinct # 83
Old Precinct Location:
Warrington Assembly of God Church, 901 Wayne Avenue, Pensacola
New Precinct Location:
First Baptist Church of Warrington, 105 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola
All voters impacted by a precinct change were notified by mail with a map to the new polling location. The new polling location information was also included on the sample ballots mailed to voters.