Festival At Ole Mill Pond Today In Century
May 13, 2011
Century Care Center will host a Festival at the Ole Mill Pond this afternoon and everyone is invited.
The event, located at the pond behind the facility, will include entertainment by The Sensational Tones of Joy. Admission is free, and attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair to as they enjoy the music and festivities.
For more information, contact Mae at (850) 256-1540.
Rain Possible For Friday
May 12, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind around 10 mph.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind between 5 and 15 mph.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88.
Need A Job? Career Fair Thursday For Veterans, Military And The Public
May 11, 2011
The Veteran Services Department of Workforce Escarosa will host the Salute Our Heroes Career & Benefits Fair on Thursday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Hadji Shrine Temple located at 800 West Nine Mile Road in Pensacola (across from Lowe’s).
While this no-cost event is targeted toward veterans, military service members and military families, it will be open to the general public. Over 30 attending employers representing healthcare, retail, communications, industrial, restaurants, correctional, electrical and aerospace will be actively recruiting for their current openings.
In addition, a variety of local service providers will be on-site distributing information and answering questions concerning veteran benefits, claim filing, financial aid, employment resources and many other services. The Workforce Escarosa Military Family Employment Advocate will also be available to assist military family members with employment.
For more information on the upcoming career fair, or to view a complete list of attending employers and service providers, visit www.workforceescarosa.com.
Learn More About 15,000 Acre Conceptional Plan Tonight
May 11, 2011
Escambia County residents can learn more tonight about a detailed long-term conceptional plan for thousands of acres.
As part of the county’s adopted Optional Sector Plan, the Detailed Specific Area Plan encompasses approximately 15,000 acres of land north of Interstate 10, south of Barrineau Park Road and west of Highway 29. It is a long-term conceptual planning project aimed at encouraging orderly, logical growth and economic development in north Escambia County that will incorporate road networks, parks, schools, commercial and residential projects.
Residents are invited to a long-term conceptual planning meeting on the Detailed Specific Area Plan from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Ransom Middle School, 1000 West Kingfield Road.
The meeting will be host by Escambia County Development Services, in conjunction with the Massachusetts-based engineering firm Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
Hot, Mostly Dry Week
May 9, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.
- Monday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 64. South wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
- Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
- Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
- Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
New Farmers’ Market Opens Today In Cantonment
May 7, 2011
A new farmers’ market will open today in Cantonment.
Beginning with today’s event, St. Monica’s Episcopal Church will host a Farmers’ Market on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 8 a.m. until noon.
The market will offer locally produced commodities such as seasonal vegetables, fruits, eggs, flowers, plants, cheese, pasta and more to consumers. Local artisans also invited to sell their wares such as art, clothing and more.
“Faith can and should be a major force for change towards sustainable development, sustainable communities, and a healthy environment,” according to a church press release. “Since local food does not have to be hauled long distances, fresher and more nutritious food can be eaten that does not require large amounts of fossil fuels to transport it. In fact, eating locally produced food, in addition to supporting local farmers and families, can reduce an individual’s carbon footprint by 12 percent. ”
Vendors are now being accepted for upcoming Market at St. Monica’s. In lieu of vendor fees, vendors are asked for a donation of cash or food for Manna Food Pantry. For more information, call the church office at (850) 937-0001, Wednesday through Friday, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
St. Monica’s is located at 699 South Highway 95A in Cantonment.
What Is Special About Your Mom? Tell Her Story On NorthEscambia.com
May 7, 2011
Do you want to say thanks to your mom for Mother’s Day? NorthEscambia.com wants you to tell us what is special about your mom.
We may select your story to appear in a special feature this Sunday (Mother’s Day). Tell us a little bit about your mom and why she is special to you in 300 words or less.
Please include your name (and the names of your siblings, if you would like), your mother’s name and the community where she lives. Please include your phone number, which will not be published.
Please take the time to proofread your story just a little and make sure you use spellcheck.
To submit a story with a photo:
Email the story in the body of an email and attach a photo. Please tell us the names of everyone that appears in your photograph. Send to news@northescambia.com with the subject line “Mother’s Day”.
To submit a story without a photo:
You can simply leave a comment on this story (your comment will not be “approved” or appear to the public until Sunday). Or you can email your story to news@northescambia.com with the subject line “Mother’s Day”.
Saturday: Bye Bye Birdie, Century Sawmill Day, Mayfest, More
May 6, 2011
The are several big events in the North Escambia area this weekend. Here’s a sampling of some of the great things to do:
Bye Bye Birdie
Northview High School’s senior class will present “Bye Bye Birdie” at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at the school. Tickets available at NHS for $5. General admission.
Sawmill Day and Car Show
Sawmill Day and Car Show, Saturday, May 7 from 8:30 a.m.. until in Century. Click here for complete information.
Tate High FFA Alumni Rodeo
The 20th Tate High School FFA Alumni Foundation Rodeo will take place Saturday night at the Escambia County Equestrian Center. Click here for more info.
Atmore Mayfest
The annual Mayfest in Atmore will take place from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday at Tom Byrne Park on Lindberg Avenue.
Sunny, Warm; No Rain
May 6, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia forecast, with not a drop of rain in sight:
- Tonight: Clear, with a low around 48. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Tate FFA Alumni Rodeo Tonight, Saturday
May 6, 2011
The 20th Tate High School FFA Alumni Foundation Rodeo will take place Friday and Saturday nights at the Escambia County Equestrian Center.
Admission is $10 at the gate for adults, $5 for children. Proceeds benefit the Tate High School FFA.
The rodeo takes place at 7:30 p.m. both Friday at Saturday at theEscambia County Equestrian Center at 7750 Mobile Highway in Beulah.