Friends Of The Library Book Sale Continues
April 26, 2015
Today is the final day of the annual Friends of West Florida Public Library Spring Book Sale and Silent Auction at the downtown library. Thousands of hardcover, paperback, and collectible books will be available for purchase, plus a variety of DVDs, CDs, puzzles, and other items. Proceeds are used to fund programs and enhancements at all WFPL branches.
Admission is freee from noon until 3 p.m. Sunday is the popular “Bag Sale”, where shoppers can pay one price and take home as many items as will fit in their bag.
Book sale items include thousands of generous donations from the public and some library books retired from circulation, many of them now out-of-print. Novels and mysteries are sorted by author or into genres like science fiction and westerns. Other book categories include arts and entertainment, children’s, cookbooks, history, holidays, home and hobbies, literature, foreign language, military, modern living, nature and gardening, religion, science, sports, technical, and travel. Most prices range from $0.50 for paperbacks to $2 for hardcover. There are also recorded books, magazines, and other media for sale.
The Collector’s Corner features an assortment of signed books, pre-1950s books, books by local and Florida authors, and other special books that are great for gifts. These items are priced as marked and must be checked out separately, so shoppers paying by check should bring two of them.
Payment by cash or check is preferred. Credit cards are accepted for sales of $20 or more. All profits are used to support the West Florida Public Library branches and programs. The Main Library and the book sale are located at 239 North Spring Street.
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Rain Chances Returning
April 26, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 79. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Rain Chance Continues Into Early Evening, Hot Sunday
April 25, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely early. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%..
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Overcrowded Animal Shelter Offering Special Adoption Rates
April 23, 2015
The Escambia County Animal Shelter at 200 West Fairfield Drive will be running “Manager’s Specials” on all adoptable animals through the end of the week due to a significant increase in intakes. Since Thursday ECAS has taken in over 160 animals, causing significant overcrowding.
The Shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. To view adoptable animals, visit PetHarbor or stop by the Shelter and meet your new best friend.
Manager’s Special adoption fees are:
- Dogs (over three years of age): $35
- Dogs (under three years of age): $55
- Cats (over three years of age): $20
- Cats (under three years of age): $30
The shelter can be reached by calling (850) 595-3075 or by email at animalshelter@myescambia.com.
Cooler Nights In The 50’s
April 20, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Lady Aggies Take On Niceville Tonight For District 1-7A Championship
April 20, 2015
The Tate High School Lady Aggies and the Niceville Aggies will battle it out for the District 1-7A championship tonight.
The No. 2 seed Lady Aggies will travel to take on No. 1 Niceville at 6 p.m.. Monday’s winner will next host Tallahassee Lincoln, while the loser will travel to play District 2-7A champion Tallahassee Chiles in the regional quarterfinals. Both games are currently scheduled for Wednesday.
Clearing Weather This Afternoon
April 19, 2015
All watches have been canceled for the North Escambia area.. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.
Cantonment Area Clean Up: Free Debris Pick Up Monday
April 19, 2015
Escambia County will hold a Cantonment Community Amnesty Day Monday — residents are encouraged to clean up and place debris by the roadside for free pickup.
Items should be on the road right-of-way by 6 a.m. Monday morning. Debris should be separated as follows:
- Hazardous Materials
- Old Appliances
- Tires
- Yard and Construction Debris
- Furniture and miscellaneous items
Absolutely no household garbage will be picked up.
This is a one time, free event only for those that live in the area identified by the map below (with the exception of Bibbs Road, a private road).
Tate To Present Precussion Only Spring Recital
April 19, 2015
Percussion students at Tate High School will present a Spring Recital Monday at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
The concert will feature four talented soloists in addition to the three concert percussion ensembles that all earned Superior ratings at the recent district competition.
This is a free concert that is open to the public. It’s the first “percussion only” concert held at Tate, and the school hopes that will become an annual event.
Participating in the program will be:
- Stephen Cleary
- Morgan Ghiorso
- Alex Hatley
- Mason Humphries
- Bryan LeDuc
- Patrick McHaney
- Crosby Mowry
- Colin Smith
- Will Talley
- Landon Benson
- Nikki Grant
- Tristan Hacker
- Ethan Jensen
- Kathryn Skipper
- Ben Wagner
- Hunter Welch
- Peyton Benson
- Caleb Colon
- Aaron Gavin
- Maurice Hendricks
- Kyle Irps
- Paxton Metcalf
- Honya Richbourg
- Kaitlin Sainata
- Danae Smith
- Ryan Tanton
The Power Of Evangelism: ‘Strength Team’ Founder To Speak In Molino
April 18, 2015
Mike Hagen of the Strength Team will be the guest speaker this Sunday morning during the monthly Men’s Breakfast at Highland Baptist Church.
From a NFL first round draft pick, to a pro bull riding champion, to men that bench 475 pounds and smash through concrete, The Strength Team is a group of professional athletes who minister under Hagen’s leadership.
A former player for the Seattle Seahawks, Hagen is leader and founder of The Strength Team Ministries, an international, evangelistic ministry. He is an ordained minister and has been an evangelist for the over 27 years. Hagen was the vice president of the Power Team for 14 years and for the last 13 years he has lead the Strength Team. Mike has personally seen close to one million people come to Christ in his 27 years of evangelistic ministry.
Using feats of strength as an evangelistic tool, The Strength Team has reached out to those who may not normally attend church and through this; they have seen 52,000 people come to Christ last year alone. Mike Hagen and the Strength Team also perform 1,052 school assemblies last year; challenging students to live a life of excellence.
The breakfast takes place this Sunday morning at 7:00 at Highland Baptist, 6240 Highway 95A in Molino. All men and boys are invited.