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Santa Tonight: Christmas Carnival At Byrneville Elementary

Byrneville Elementary School will hold its annual Christmas Carnival tonight at the school.

Games will be held from 5:00 until 7:00. The basket auction will begin at 7:00. Tickets can be purchased in advance 5/$1 or the night of the carnival 4/$1.

Santa Claus will also be at the carnival for pictures with the kids, and he’ll be taking Christmas wish lists.

Pictured above: Santa Claus made a special appearance at least year’s Byrneville Elementary Christmas Carnival. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.

A Down Home Good Time

There will be some good entertainment on stage tonight in Barrineau Park — and it’s free.The monthly Barrineau Park Music Night will be tonight at the Barrineau Park Community Center. The featured local groups tonight are “Rowell Bluegrass Band” and “Sons of the Pines”.

The singing starts at 7 p.m. and is free. Food and refreshments will also be available beginning at 6 p.m.

The event is family-friendly — no alcohol is permitted on the property, and no smoking is allowed in or near the building.

For more information, call (850) 587-5575.

The Barrineau Park Community Center is located on Barrineau Park School road, about three miles west of Molino.

Pictured above: Sons of the Pines will perform tonight during the monthly Barrineau Park Music Night. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Deck The Stalls, Santa Hay Ride To Benefit Molino Ranch Tonight

Santa will make an early appearance in Escambia County for the seventh consecutive year at the much anticipated Santa Hay Ride. The event, which begins tonight at the Escambia County Equestrian Center, benefits a Molino ranch.

This winter wonderland will be fun for children of all ages. Ride and sing on the hayride, enjoy seasonal, fun activities, such as inflatable “moon walks,” make holiday decorations, and have a chance to give Santa your wish list all at no charge. Bring your own camera for photos with Santa.

Kids can enjoy a holiday horse ride for a $5 donation to the Leaning Post Ranch, a Molino charity whose mission is to provide equine assisted activities and therapeutic riding to individuals with disabilities and at-risk youth in Northwest Florida. This family friendly event provides a great opportunity to make holiday memories that will last a lifetime. Come enjoy the festive music, cheer and holiday refreshments.

This is a season of giving, so this holiday event also serves as an official drop-off site for the Toys for Tots program sponsored by the Marine Corps League Detachment 066. Patrons are also encouraged to drop off broken or old cellular telephones, which will be exchanged for free minutes for overseas troops to call home for the holidays.

The Escambia County Equestrian Center is located at 7750 Mobile Highway. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and admission is free.

Snow? It’s In The Forecast

The latest forecast from the National Weather Service mentions the possibility of snow in the North Escambia area, but the chances of it sticking, if it happens at all, are almost zero.

The chance of snow will be after midnight Friday and into Saturday morning.

• Tonight…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
• Friday…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
• Friday Night…Rain likely in the evening…then rain and snow after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
• Saturday…Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Slight chance of rain and snow in the morning. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to 15 mph becoming 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
• Saturday Night…Mostly clear in the evening becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds around 5 mph.
• Sunday…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
• Sunday Night…Not as cool. Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Near steady temperature in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
• Monday…Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of showers 40 percent.
• Monday Night…Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. Chance of showers 40 percent.
• Tuesday…Cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Tickets Still Available: Dancing With The Stars Event Tonight

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office along with The Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Pensacola will be presenting “Dance Your Heart Out,” an evening of dancing entertainment tonight at 7:00 at the Pensacola Little Theatre.

“Dance Your Heart Out” will benefit The American Heart Association and feature stars from ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” Fabian, Alec Mazo and Edyta Sliwinkska. Local “celebrity” performers will include Crystal Spencer, Dr. Kevin Welch, David Stafford, Carol Carlan, Sgt. Ted Roy, Sena Maddison, Dr. Anita Westaford, Deputy Mike Gray, Deputy Steve Percell and Fran Kahler-Ropp along with dancers from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio.

Tickets start at $25 and are available from the Pensacola Little Theatre Box Office at (850) 432-2042. VIP tickets are also available which include front section seats and invitations to the VIP party afterwards. For more information concerning Dance Your Heart Out contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9207 or (850) 436-9277.

Have Storm Damage? State Opens Hotline

Florida CFO Alex Sink announced today that she is activating her Department of Financial Services’ Storm Line, 1-800-22-STORM, to assist Floridians if their homes, businesses or vehicles are damaged by the severe weather than passed through the area.

“Our Consumer Helpline staff will be ready to help Floridians with any insurance questions or claims, so they can get back on their feet quickly,” said CFO Sink.

CFO Sink’s Storm Line experts are available from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST. General insurance information is available online at www.MyFloridaCFO.com. CFO Sink offered the following advice to Floridians who may suffer property or vehicle damage:

• Make emergency repairs to protect from further damage, and document the damage and repairs in writing, with receipts and photos.
• Immediately report property damage to your insurance agent and company.
• Gather copies of your household inventory and other documentation, including photos. This will assist the adjuster in assessing the value of the destroyed property.
• If you must leave your home because of the damage, give your temporary forwarding address and phone number to your insurance agent or insurance company.
• Beware of fly-by-night repair businesses and hire licensed and reputable service people. If considering the assistance of a public insurance adjuster, verify that they are licensed by calling the Storm Line.
• Understand how much a public insurance adjuster is charging and what services are included before signing any contract.

More information regarding disaster-related insurance topics is available on the Department’s Disaster Response page at www.MyFloridaCFO.com/Consumers/Storm. Consumers looking for tips on the rebuilding process, including storm-resistant construction and materials, should visit www.MySafeFloridaHome.com.

Cold Nights, Cool Days, And More Rain

Several cool days and cold nights are in store after a cold front passed through North Escambia.

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

• Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
• Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
• Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind between 5 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
• Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. North wind between 5 and 15 mph.
• Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. North wind around 5 mph.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. North wind around 5 mph becoming east.
• Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. East wind around 5 mph.
• Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
• Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
• Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
• Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
• Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 68.

Approaching Storm Could Be Worse Than Ida; Hard Freeze Coming Too

Forecasters say a strong low pressure developing over the Gulf could be worse than Tropical Storm Ida when it moves inland late tonight into Wednesday morning.

The storm is expected to have sustained gale force winds over 45 mph  as it makes landfall. That will push tides well above normal, leading to coastal flooding. The storm will also bring offshore seas as high as 18 feet.

Inland, the storm is expected to drop as much as eight inches of rain in the Florida Panhandle. Localized flooding is expected, and a flash flood watch has been issued from Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.

By mid morning Wednesday, an approaching cold front will send a squall line of likely severe thunderstorms across the area. And by the end of the week, we are forecast to have our first hard freeze of the season with temperatures in the 30’s.

Here is your official North Escambia weather forecast:

• Today: Rain likely, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 59. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
• Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 53. Breezy, with a east wind 10 to 20 mph becoming south. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
• Wednesday: Periods of rain and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of rain. High near 66. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph becoming west. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
• Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind between 5 and 15 mph.
• Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind around 5 mph.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind around 5 mph.
• Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
• Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 52. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
• Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
• Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

Molino: Sheriff’s Department To Hold Safety Seminar Tonight

A community safety awareness seminar will be held at 6:00 tonight in the Molino Park Elementary cafeteria with training from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. For more information, call (850) 587-5152.

The safety seminar was organized after two home invasions were reported in Molino. In both cases, juvenile cheerleaders reported that they were attacked in their homes by a masked man.

Northview FFA Citrus Sale Ends Today

Today is the final day to place your order in the annual Northview High School FFA citrus sale.

The NHS FFA is selling citrus in attractive 2/5 or 4/5 bushel boxes perfect for gift wrapping. The Florida citrus is from RiverBrite in Vero Beach.

Orders must be made by the end of school today. The delivery date is Tuesday, December 15.

For an order form click here. Order forms and payment can be dropped off at the school office.

Fruits available include red apples, grapefruit, navel oranges, tangelos and Hamlin oranges. Mixed trio half bushels are also available.

For more information, call 327-6681, ext. 248.

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