Molino Park Elementary Students Donate To Council On Aging
December 15, 2016
After learning about elderly residents in need, the staff and fifth graders at Molino Park Elementary School decided to help. They collected items that were donated to the Escambia County on Aging. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Names Students Of The Month
December 15, 2016
Ernest Ward Middle School recently announced Students of the Month for October. They are Libby Pugh, eighth grade; Kaitlin Gafford, seventh grade; and Blake Yoder, sixth grade. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Time Running Out To Register For Century’s Christmas Parade
December 14, 2016
Century’s 4th Annual Boats and Floats Christmas Parade is set for 5 p.m. this Saturday.
The parade will line up at 5 p.m. at Century Auto Parts and travel south on North Century Boulevard (visitors must stand on the southbound side) to Showalter Park were there will be vendors and many more festivities. Winners of the boat/float contest will be announced at Showalter Park.
For more information, or to register to enter the parade, call Kim at (850) 256-3208.
Pictured: The 2015 Boats and Floats Christmas Parade in Century. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Sweet Christmas Treat: Students Build Gingerbread Houses
December 14, 2016
Students at Molino Park Elementary School recently created their own custom gingerbread houses.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Byrneville Students Present Christmas Musical (With Gallery)
December 13, 2016
Byrneville Elementary School’s third, fourth and fifth graders presented their annual Christmas musical Monday night at Northview High School. Students in grades K-2 will present their Christmas musical Tuesday night at 6:30, also at Northview High School.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Century Camp Fire Kids Present Christmas Program (With Gallery)
December 13, 2016
The children of the Camp Fire Century Youth Learning Center presented their Christmas program Monday morning for parents at he Century Ag Center.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Knights Of Columbus Receive International Award
December 11, 2016
Knights of Columbus, Santa Maria Council 7402 of Cantonment, St Jude’s Parish has again earned the distinction of Star Council, one of the organization’s top awards, for the 2015-2016 fraternal year.
The award recognizes overall excellence in the areas of membership recruitment and retention, promotion of the fraternal insurance program, and sponsorship of service oriented activities. The award was presented to the membership by District Deputy John Recke at a special ceremony held recently.
In announcing the local winner of the Star Council Award, Carl A. Anderson, chief executive officer of the organization said, “Your dedication to the Order is seen in the high standard of excellence you have achieved. At the same time, I encourage you to carry forward this enthusiasm to meet the challenges that will face the Knights of Columbus in the years ahead. May this award be a reminder and an inspiration to the members of your council to continue to promote the ideals of Columbianism for the good of the Church, your community,and the Order”.
“Receiving the Star Council Award for three years in a row is quite an honor for us. We’re extremely proud of this accomplishment,” proclaimed Grand Knight Brian Hagensick, head of the local council. The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic lay organization. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Church, their communities, families and young people.
Byrneville Elementary Holds Christmas Carnival (With Gallery)
December 11, 2016
Hundreds attended the annual Byrneville Elementary School Christmas Carnival Saturday at the Byrneville Community Center.
The event included plenty of carnival games for the kids, food, entertainment and the ever popular basket auction.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Flomaton Christmas Parade
December 9, 2016
The annual Flomaton Lighted Christmas Parade wound through the street of Flomaton Thursday night. The parade featured the Flomaton High School Band, Northview High School NJROTC, multiple floats, fire trucks and Santa Claus.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Santa Visits The Molino Branch Library (With Gallery)
December 7, 2016
Santa Claus paid a special visit to the Molino Branch Library Tuesday night taking those special Christmas wishes.
Top Christmas top requests were hoverboards and tablet computers. There were several other requests, including snow, a sewing machine, scooter, paint set, a drum set, a piano and a real dragon. All good possibilities except for the snow and the real dragon due to limited space in the sleigh.
For a photo gallery, click here.
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