Santa Claus Visits Cantonment Senior Dining Site
December 24, 2018
Santa Claus recently stopped by the Council of Aging of West Florida’s senior dining site in Cantonment. He visited and distributed Christmas gifts. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia 4-H Holds Holiday Bake-Off, And Here’s The Winning Recipe
December 23, 2018
Escambia County 4-H recently hosted its second annual Holiday Bake-Off.
The best of show award went to A.T. Bridgers from the Barrineau Park 4-H Club for his Yule Log, his second bake-off win. For the recipe, click here.
There were 41 4-H members submitting 90 delicious entries, and over 100 people attended the awards ceremony and enjoyed all the goodies.
Division winning entries received the coveted golden spoon for all of their hard work. Cloverbuds, 4-H members ages 5-7, also were able to enter, although their desserts were not judged. Cloverbuds instead received a participation ribbon and golden spoon for their hard work.
The category winners were:
- Cloverbuds (Participation ribbon only)-Lindsay Carbone (2), Syrah Chauvette (3), Zaiyn Chauvette (2), Megan Gray, Ellison Miller, Z’Akarr Shaw, Weston Simmons (2), Anna Simmons, and Hunter Smith
- Cakes-A. T. Bridgers of the Barrineau Park 4-H Club
- Cupcakes-Hannah Schnupp of the New Horizons 4-H Club
- Pies-Maegan Workman of the Cool Clovers 4-H Club
- Candies-Jasmine Guillory of the Olive Heights 4-H Club
- Cookies-Hannah Schnupp of the New Horizons 4-H Club
- Brownies-Izzie Jenkins of the Barrineau Park 4-H Club
- Breads-Taylor Anderson of the Escambia County Horse 4-H Club
- Specialty Items-Ethan Thorne of the Escambia County Leadership 4-H Club
- Appetizers-Izzy Kent of the Escambia County Leadership 4-H Club
- Lite Recipes-Izzy Kent of the Escambia County Leadership 4-H Club
- Gluten Free Cookies- Maegan Workman of the Cool Clovers 4-H Club
- Gingerbread House Making Workshop-Bella M. of the Barrineau Park 4-H Club
As a community service project, 4-H members were also encouraged to bring a toy to be donated to Toys for Tots.
Bratt Elementary School Names December Students Of The Month
December 23, 2018
Bratt Elementary School has named students of the month for December. They are:
Pre-K
Makenna Smith
Breanna Campbell
Kindergarten
Paisley Emmons
Luke Kohen
Bella Coy
Dillan Stuart
1st Grade
Lucas Daniel
Cameron Gipson
Madalynn Lowery
Maryann Tedder
Trevor Knighten
2nd Grade
Pryce Flowers
Denis Lambeth
Maybree Johnson
Raieny Nelson
3rd Grade
Brody Hall
Trinity Bryan
Emma Grimes
Levi Peters
Chole Satterwhite
4th Grade
Amara Campbell
Melissa Wilson
Kaylee Long
5th Grade
Aakira Davis
Reagan Peebles
Jasmine Zisa
Cloie Pickern
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Ernest Ward Middle School Presents Annual Christmas Program
December 21, 2018
Ernest Ward Middle School presented their annual Christmas program Thursday morning.
For a photo gallery, click here.
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Dedria’s Gift Delivers Christmas Gifts To Area Nursing Homes
December 20, 2018
Dedria’s Gift visited nursing homes in Century and Brewton this week with gifts for the residents. Dedria’s Gift honors the memory of Dedria Robinson who was killed in a 2005 automobile accident at age 11. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Byrneville Elementary Christmas Musicals
December 18, 2018
Byrneville Elementary School presented their annual Christmas musicals Monday night at Northview High School.
For a photo gallery from the K-2 performance, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
American Legion Auxiliary Donates To Kingsfield Elementary Autism Units
December 18, 2018
The Christmas elves from American Legion Auxiliary Unit 340 donated loads of needed supplies to the autism units at Kingsfield Elementary School. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Molino Park Elementary Choir Performs At Winterfest
December 18, 2018
The Molino Park Elementary School Melodic Minors performed Saturday at Winterfest in downtown Pensacola.
With their performance of “Candy Cane Lane”, the choir won the chance to perform in a contest on Soft Rock 94.1.
Photos by Kathryn Hiscutt for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Santa Claus Visits Century Library (With Photo Gallery)
December 17, 2018
Santa Claus paid a special visit to the Century Branch Library to read a story and hear special Christmas wishes.
For a photo gallery, click here.
One young boy asked for a watch and a kitty cat. After Santa reminded him to be good, Santa handed him a treat bag. A big smile came over his face as he went back to his parent.
“Is this a watch?” he asked.
Other wishes included bicycles, ballet lessons, a microphone “to sing a song,” Lego sets, an Xbox, dollhouse, puppies and a 4-wheeler.
“Are you sure you are big enough for a 4-wheeler?” asked Santa.
“I know how to ride my bike without training wheels,” he said.
Another child also asked Santa if he likes peanut butter cookies.
“They are pretty good,” Santa Said. “But you can’t beat a good chocolate chip.”
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Crowds Experience A ‘Night in Bethlehem’ At Molino Church
December 17, 2018
Highland Baptist Church hosted a “Night in Bethlehem” on Sunday.
The church recreated the town of Bethlehem, with stops representing the inn, blacksmith shop, manger and other aspects of the Biblical city. Visitors toured the city and experienced the Nativity story as if they were a part of it.
For a photo gallery, click here.
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