Playoffs: Northview Hosts Cottondale (With Admission Info)
November 16, 2012
The District 1-1A champion Northview Chiefs will open the state playoff series tonight at home in Bratt against Cottondale.
For the Chiefs, it’s the third consecutive playoff appearance under head coach Sid Wheatley. And the Chiefs, ranked No. 4 in the state, are hoping that the third time will be the charm in making it past the state semifinals that ended their playoff hopes the past couple of years.
The Chiefs (7-3, 3-0) have proven to be 1A force this year, outscoring three district opponents by a combined 144-20. Overall, Northview destroyed all 1A opponents this season by an average of five touchdowns. Their only losses have come at the hands of much larger schools with strong programs — Class 5A No. 3 ranked West Florida (10-0), Class 5A Gulf Breeze (7-3) and Class 4A Marianna (8-2).
Visiting Cottondale is 4-6 this year, a record that was only good enough for the runner-up spot in District 2-1A. The Chiefs are, without a doubt, heavily favored for a strong win Friday night to advance to the Regionals on November 23 against favorite Graceville or Freeport.
Game Info:
Northview hosts Cottondale, 7:30 p.m. in Bratt. Admission is $8 (set by the FHSAA, not the school). There are no student discounts, no elementary discounts, no free admission for employees and no passes. Parking is $2.
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Poarch Creek Dancers To Present Century Library Program
November 14, 2012
The Century Branch Library will present a special program Thursday afternoon in conjunction with the Poarch Creek Indians.
At 4 p.m., children will have the opportunity to see a real horse with symbols painted on it, and the children will learn what the symbols represent. At 4:30 p.m., the Poarch Creek dancers will perform.
The Century Branch Library is located at 7991 North Century Boulevard. For more information, call (850) 256-6217.
Low 30’s Tonight
November 13, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia are forecast:
- Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.
- Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind around 5 mph.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 68.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 69.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Rain Ending, Colder Tonight
November 12, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers before midnight. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind around 10 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 65. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the evening.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Veterans Day Closures
November 12, 2012
The following will be closed Monday for the Veterans Day holiday:
- Escambia (Fla. & Ala.) and Santa Rosa county schools
- Escambia (Fla. & Ala.) and Santa Rosa county offices
- Jay, Milton, Pensacola, Atmore, Flomaton city offices
- U.S. Post Office — retail windows closed, no mail delivery or collection, except for Express Mail
- Florida state offices
- Federal offices
- No bus service from ECAT
- West Florida Public Libraries, including Century Branch
- Santa Rosa County libraries
- Pensacola State College
- University of West Florida
The Perdido Landfill will be open regular hours. There will be no change in the ECUA trash pickup.
Coming Tuesday: Inside A Live Burn
November 12, 2012
Coming up Tuesday morning on NorthEscambia.com, we’ll take you inside a burning house as volunteer firefighters complete a training course. It’s a unique look at what happens when dozens of hours of classroom work becomes a flaming reality. Don’t miss the photos…Tuesday morning on NorthEscambia.com.
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Sunny Saturday, Rain By Monday
November 10, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Veterans Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph.
- Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
- Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 67.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
- Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Equestrian Center: Free Dressage Horse Show, Yard Sale To Benefit PER
November 10, 2012
The Escambia County Equestrian Center will host the Blue Angel Dressage horse show Saturday and Sunday. Classes start at 8 a.m. on both days and run until 6 p.m.
Dressage — which means training — is a fascinating sport combining high levels of training and partnership between horse and rider with beautiful, dance-like movements. The Blue Angel Dressage show is coordinated by the Deep South Dressage and Combined Training Association.
The event is free to spectators. A full-service concession stand will be open during the event.
Additionally, Panhandle Equine Rescue and the Junior Humane Society will be hosting a yard sale fund raiser during the event this weekend.
Today: Fish Fry, Library Book Sale, Yard, Bake And Craft Sales
November 10, 2012
Here is a look at selected events happening today in the North Escambia area:
Walnut Hill VFD Fish Fry
The Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department will hold their 43rd annual catfish fry Saturday, November 10, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Walnut Hill Fire Station. Catfish or grilled chicken plates with hushpuppies, baked beans, coleslaw, dessert and drink, $7 per plate. Door prizes.
Pine Forest Arts And Crafts Festival
Pine Forest United Methodist Church will hold their 23rd Annual Arts and Crafts Festival and Car Show on Saturday, November 10, 2012, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Live music by Nashville artist Ron Jeffers. Over 100 arts, crafts & other vendors, food, homemade baked goods, and a holiday luncheon. Free admission. 2800 Wilde Lake Boulevard, Pensacola. Proceeds used for community ministries. (850) 944-0170 or visit www.pineforestumc.org.
Friends Of The Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Library fall book sale will be held 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday, November 10, and 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 11 at the Tryon Library, 1400 Langley Avenue. New books, collectibles, hundreds of used books.
Byrneville UMC Yard, Bake Sale
Byrneville United Methodist yard and bake sale at 1351 Byrneville Road in Century, Saturday, November 10, 7 a.m. until noon, indoors. Clothes, shoes, baby items, craft items and more.
Panhandle Equine, Jr. Humane Yard Sale
Panhandle Equine Rescue and Junior Humane Society yard sale Saturday, November 10 from 8 a.m. until at the Escambia County Equestrian Center, 7750 Mobile Highway. Household goods, furniture, baby items, quality clothing and horse tack. Arts can crafts vendors, face painting and more. Refreshments available.
5K Runs/Walks Saturday Morning in Atmore, And At Perdido Landfill
November 9, 2012
Saturday morning, there will be 5K run, bike or walk in Atmore, and the annual Dump Dash and Trash-a-Thon will be held in Cantonment.
Atmore Relay for Life 5K Run/Walk/Bike
The Atmore Community Hospital Relay for Life team will hold a 5K run, walk or bicycle on Saturday at 8 a.m. beginning at the back of the hospital near the helicopter pad. Register prior to the race — $10 for adults, $5 for children 10 and up, ages 9 and under are free.
Dump Dash and Trash-a-Thon
Escambia County Solid Waste Management Division is hosting the Perdido Landfill’s “Dump Dash” Saturday morning at 13009 Beulah Road in Cantonment. The Dump Dash will consist of a 5K walk/run, a Trash-a-Thon, food and activities for the whole family. The 5K starts at 8 a.m. and the Trash-a-Thon begins at 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit the United Way of Escambia County.
The Trash-a-Thon consists of an obstacle course assembled for child participants. Free food and drinks will be served, as well as a nature walk and bounce houses. Prizes will be offered for runners, best male and female walkers, fastest teams and fastest overall male and females.
Registration is Saturday morning prior to the events.