Weekend Gardening: Expert Tips For The Month Of June
June 9, 2012
Here are gardening tips for the month of June from the Santa Rosa County Extension Service:
Flowers
- Annuals to plant include celosia, coleus, crossandra, hollyhock, impatiens (pictured above), kalanchoe, nicotiana, ornamental pepper, portulaca, salvia, torenia, vinca and zinnia.
- Sow seeds of sunflowers. They are easy to grow if you have a sunny spot. Look for some of the new, dwarf varieties that can also be used as cut flowers.
- Remove old blooms (deadheading) to make flowers bloom longer.
- Allow the foliage on spring bulbs to grow. Do not cut it off until it turns yellow and falls over.
Trees and Shrubs
- Mature palms should receive an application of granular fertilizer. Use a special palm fertilizer that has an 8-2-12 +4Mg (magnesium) with micronutrients formulation. Apply one pound of fertilizer per 100 sq ft of canopy area or landscape area.
- Do any necessary pruning of junipers this month.
- Finish pruning the spring flowering shrubs such as azaleas, camellias, spiraeas, wisteria and forsythia by early June.
- This is the month to reproduce plants by budding.
- Check mulch around ornamental plants to be sure it’s two inches thick. Add mulch as needed to help keep weeds down and conserve water. Keep mulch one to two inches away from trunk or stem.
- Inspect maple trees, especially silver maple for infestations of maple soft scale. Look for a white substance with some black on one end. Individual maple scales are about 1/4 inch in diameter and resemble bird droppings. They occur mostly on leaves and can cause defoliation unless controlled.
- Inspect the undersides of azalea leaves for spider mites and lace bugs. If dry weather conditions exist, these insects can do some serious damage if not controlled.
- Check conifers for signs of bagworms. Call your local Extension Service for control measures.
Fruits and Nuts
- Harvest peaches, nectarines and plums as soon as they mature, before the squirrels and birds get to them
Vegetable Garden
- Side dress vegetable gardens with fertilizer containing nitrogen and potassium. A fertilizer such as a 15-0-15 can be used. Use approximately 2-3 cupfuls (1 to 1 ½ pounds) per 100 feet of row.
- Increase watering frequency and amount as tomatoes load up with fruit.
- Vegetables that can be planted outdoors include eggplant, lima beans, okra, southern peas, peppers and sweet potatoes.
- Sweet potatoes are started from plants or “draws”. Be sure to purchase only certified weevil free sweet potato plants.
- Check for the following pests and control them if necessary: tomato fruitworm, stinkbugs on vegetables and aphids on all new growth
Lawns
- Check for the lawn pests and control them if necessary: Spittlebugs in centipedegrass. They are more attracted to especially lush areas of the yard such as along septic drain fields and in areas where excessive nitrogen fertilizer has been used. Chinch bugs in St. Augustinegrass Sod webworm in all turf
- Start monitoring for mole cricket infestations and prepare for treatment.
Jim Allen Elementary Awards List
June 8, 2012
Jim Allen Elementary School has announced the following award winners from the 2011-2012 school year:
District Student of the Year
- Lauren Martin
Tropicana Speech Contest
- 3rd place- Aaron Allen
- 2nd place- Alex Williamson
- 1st place- Makenna Stafford- She competed in the District Speech contest and placed Honorable Mention.
Shining Star Award Winner
- Logan Nelson
Cox Inspirational Student Hero Award Winner
- Destiney Lindsey
Jim Allen Elementary School Award of Excellence
- Alex Williamson
Perfect Attendance Kindergarten through 5th grade
- Mykell Bryant
Sunshine Mathematics District Competition, 2nd place
- James Shufelt
- Dillon Conti
- Kenzi Wiley
- Elena Nicole Lucci
5th grade FCAT Mathematics Test Perfect Score
- Tristan Key
- Gregory Williamson
4th grade FCAT Mathematics Test Perfect Score
- Madison Couture
- Anthony Green
- Cameron Reece
3rd grade FCAT Reading Test Perfect Score
- Andrew Robinson
3rd grade FCAT Mathematics Test Perfect Score
- Randall Boyette
- Andrew Robinson
- Charlie Wine
President’s Award for Academic Excellence
2012 5th grade class
- Aaron Allen
- Jazmin Brown
- Jacob Bryant
- Gracie Cole
- Dillon Conti
- Cartier Cook
- Michelle Cook
- Amber DeCoux
- Kayla Doten
- Cody Glass
- Ethan Helms
- Christopher Johnson
- Jolie Johnson
- Jacob Joyner
- Tristan Key
- Nicole Lucci
- Levi McDonald
- Aiden Mills
- Logan Nelson
- A.J. Norman
- Janine Northington
- Hunter Riggan
- Jim Shufelt
- Makenna Stafford
- Cassidy Stevens
- Jack Teague
- Noah Tucker
- Alexandria Whaley
- Kenzi Wiley
- Aizlin Williams
- Alex Williamson
Century Correctional Brightens The Day At Century Care
June 8, 2012
Staff from Century Correctional Institution delivered sunflowers grown at the prison facility to the residents at Century Care Center.
“It was so kind of them to bring summertime to Century Care Center,” Century Care Center Activities Director Mae Hildreth said. “Sunflowers have always reminded me of a smiling face. They can cheer up the gloomiest of days, just by looking at them.”
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge
Ernest Ward – Sixth Grade Awards
June 7, 2012
The following sixth grade students received awards recently at Ernest Ward Middle School.
Overall Most Outstanding Student
- Triston Long
Overall Most Improved Student
- Myisha Syria
A Honor Roll
- Korbin Bryan
- Kayla Galvan
- Bailee Hinote
- Triston Long
- Hannah Nelson
- Celeste North
- Sarah Perritt
- Olivia Reber
- Sabra Stewart
- Tara Windham
A/B Honor Roll
- Anna Belle Barberree
- Alayna Brown
- Dawson Brown
- Logan Calloway
- Rhayeshawanna Davidson
- James Davis
- Aaron Dees
- Eli Deese
- Breanna Deloach
- Logan Doremus
- Jason Fischer
- Austin Ging
- Kayla Godwin
- Logan Hall
- Abby Hammond
- Raegan Harrell
- Cole Hassebrock
- Madelyn Lathan
- Cheyanne Lee
- Lari McCann
- Kamryn Mothershed
- Robin Nahkala
- Patience Newsome
- Andrew Sharpless
- Trevor Singleton
- Fisher Spence
- Hunter Spence
- Jayda Warner
- Destiny Watson
- Jake White
- Brandy Wooten
Golden Eagle Top Gun Award — Students who receive this award are recognized for maintaining grades of C or higher on report cards, having 10 or less absences, and receiving no referrals during the course of the school year.
Golden Eagle Top Gun Award
- Josh Bailey
- Anna Belle Barberree
- Alayna Brown
- Dawson Brown
- Korbin Bryan
- Logan Calloway
- Jerni Crabtree
- Aaron Dees
- Eli Deese
- Logan Doremus
- Jason Fischer
- Kayla Galvan
- Austin Ging
- Hannah Godwin
- Clint Gunter
- Logan Hall
- Abby Hammond
- Wesley Hardin
- Raegan Harrell
- Cole Hassebrock
- Bailee Hinote
- Cody Kite
- Madelyn Lathan
- Mallory Lathan
- Cheyanne Lee
- Triston Long
- Elizabeth Mbeng
- Lari McCann
- Jacob McCullough
- Kamryn Mothershed
- Anna Nelson
- Hannah Nelson
- Patience Newsome
- Savana Nielsen
- Celeste North
- Sarah Perritt
- Angel Philyaw
- Olivia Reber
- Mary Sanders
- Heath Sheldt
- Trevor Singleton
- Tori Smith
- Fisher Spence
- Hunter Spence
- Sabra Stewart
- Evan Till
- Jayda Warner
- Kirsten White
- Tara Windham
- Brandy Wooten
Glenda Bell’s Awards
- Most Outstanding Students
- Trevor Singleton-Advanced Reading
- Jenna Black-Reading
- Most Improved Improved Students
- Jaquarius Thomas-Advanced Reading
- Shavon Hall-Reading
Laura Chaver’s Awards
- Most Outstanding Students
- Triston Long-Geography
- Logan Hall-Geography
- Bailee Hinote-Geography
- Hannah Nelson-Geography
- Tara Windham-Geography
- Most Improved Improved Students
- Myisha Syria-Geography
Kathleen Ellis’s Awards
- Most Outstanding Students
- Jake White-Health Career Wheel
- Robin Nahkala- Health Career Wheel
- Triston Long- Health Career Wheel
- Korbin Bryan- Health Career Wheel
Vickie Grant’s Awards
- Most Outstanding Students
- Jake White-Advanced Science
- Kamryn Mothershed-Science
- Rhayeshawanna Davidson-Science
- Bailee Hinote-Advanced Science
- Patience Newsome-Science
- Most Improved Students
- Logan Calloway-Advanced Science
- Jarrod Davison-Science
- Chase Gifford-Science
- James Davis-Advanced Science
- Tori Smith-Science
Jeremy Greenwell’s Awards
- Most Outstanding Students
- Austin Ging-P.E.
- Hunter Carter-P.E.
- Heath Sheldt-P.E.
Dee Hendrix and Mary Johnson’s Awards
- Most Outstanding Students
- Hannah Godwin-Reading
- Most Improved Improved Students
- Levi Wagner-Reading
Julie Lowery’s Awards
- Most Outstanding Students
- Jacob McCullough-Reading
- Triston Long-Advanced Reading
- Sarah Perritt-Advanced Reading
- Kayla Galvan-Advanced Reading
- Hannah Nelson-Advanced Reading
- Anna Belle Barberree-Advanced Reading
- Kayla Godwin-Advanced Reading
- Anna Belle Barberree-Research
- Mallory Lathan-Research
- Tori Smith-Reading
- Lari McCann-Reading
- Most Improved Improved Students
- Myisha Syria-Reading
- Aaron White-Reading
Regene Martin’s Awards
- Most Outstanding Students
- Shay Kidd-Science
- Heath Sheldt-Science
- Anna Belle Barberree-Geography
- Trevor Singleton-Geography
- Clayton Findley-Geography
- Kamryn Mothershed-Geography
- Austin Ging-Geography
- Jake White-Geography
- Kayla Godwin-Language Arts
- Kamryn Mothershed-Language Arts
- Rhayeshawanna Davidson-Geography
- Hannah Godwin-Geography
Robin McCall ’s Awards
- Most Outstanding Students
- Kamryn Mothershed-Math
- Mallory Lathan-Math
- Clayton Findley-Math
- Patience Newsome-Math
- Jayda Warner-Advanced Math
- Trevor Singleton-Advanced Math
- Hannah Godwin-Math
- Jake White-Advanced Math
- Tara Windham-Advanced Math
- Cheyanne Lee-Math
- Jarrod Davison-Math
- Most Improved Improved Students
- Jack Nielsen-Math
Brenda Rutherford’s Awards
- Most Outstanding Students
- Kayla Galvan-Orientation to Technical Occupations
- Triston Long- Orientation to Technical Occupations
- Hannah Nelson-Exploratory Wheel-Keyboarding
- Jake White- Exploratory Wheel-Keyboarding
- Sarah Perritt- Exploratory Wheel-Keyboarding
- Anna Belle Barberree- Exploratory Wheel-Keyboarding
Ashley Salter’s Awards
- Most Outstanding Students
- Hannah Nelson-P.E./Cheer
- Triston Long-Science
- Sabra Stewart-Science
- Trevor Singleton-P.E.
- Destiny Watson-P.E.
- Jordan Parham-P.E.
- Michael Harrelson-P.E.
Charles Tucker’s Awards
- Most Outstanding Students
- Triston Long-Beginner Band
- Sabra Stewart-Beginner Band
- Kayla Galvan-Chorus
- Anna Belle Barberree-Chorus
- Celeste North-Chorus
Ron Wark’s Awards
- Most Outstanding Students
- Shay Kidd- Math
- Most Improved Improved Students
- Jenna Black-Math
Katie Ward’s Awards
- Most Outstanding Students
- Tori Smith-Language Arts
- Patience Newsome-Language Arts
- Cheyanne Lee-Language Arts
- Tara Windham-Advanced Language Arts
- Kayla Galvan-Advanced Language Arts
- Anna Belle Barberree-Language Arts
- Rhayeshawanna Davidson-Language Arts
- Triston Long-Advanced Language
- Brandy Wooten-Advanced Language Arts
- Most Improved Improved Students
- Hunter Carter-Language Arts
- Lari McCann-Language Arts
- Mallory Lathan-Language Arts
Cindy Wilson’s Awards
- Most Outstanding Students
- Bailee Hinote-Ag
- Cody Kite-Ag
Students of the Month
- Celeste North, September
- Bailee Hinote, October
- Cody Kite, November
- Hannah Godwin, December
- Josh English, January
- Jake White, February
- Rhayeshawanna Davidson, March
- Hannah Nelson, April
- Fisher Spence, May
The Principal’s Award, presented by Nancy Gindl-Perry, is awarded to students who show overwhelming improvement in their behavior, attitude, or academic status over the course of the school year.
Principal’s Award
- Sabra Stewart
Molino Family Photographs Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee
June 6, 2012
[VOA] England’s Queen Elizabeth led a carriage procession through the streets of London Tuesday, the last day of Diamond Jubilee celebrations to mark her 60-year reign, and the public poured out to view the spectacle.
A Molino family living in England was there with photos for NorthEscambia.com. To view the photo gallery, click here.
In a rare speech Tuesday broadcast in Britain and the Commonwealth, the queen said the events she attended to mark her 60 years on the throne have been a “humbling experience.” She said she was touched “deeply” to see thousands of families, neighbors and friends celebrating in such a “happy atmosphere.”
She also said her husband of 64 years, Prince Philip, is very grateful to the organizers.
On Tuesday, cheering crowds lined the avenue toward Buckingham Palace for the grand finale to the celebrations.
The 86-year-old monarch and her family waved to thousands of flag-waving Londoners from the palace balcony, as Royal Air Force aircraft conducted a fly-past overhead. Prince Philip was absent after being hospitalized Monday with a bladder infection.
Earlier in the day, Queen Elizabeth attended a solemn service of thanksgiving in St. Paul’s Cathedral, joining her son and heir-to-the-throne, Prince Charles, her grandsons William and Harry, and other members of the royal family. She then led a horse-drawn carriage procession to Buckingham Palace, while military bands played and a 60-gun salute was fired.
In his thanksgiving sermon, Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams said Queen Elizabeth had shown “a quality of joy in the happiness of others” during her 60 years on the throne.
In Washington, U.S. President Barack Obama issued a personal tribute to the queen, saying he hopes she will continue to “reign supreme for many years to come.” In a video posted on the White House website , Mr. Obama called her a “living witness” to the enduring “special relationship” between Britain and the United States, a bond that he said remains indispensable to their two countries and the world.
Elizabeth succeeded her father, King George, after his death in 1952 and was coronated the following year.
She was crowned queen of seven Commonwealth countries — the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan and Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka.
Along with Britain, the monarch is the head of state of 16 other nations, known as realms. Her role is purely ceremonial. She is also head of the Commonwealth, an organization that rose from the British empire. Most of its 53 member countries are former colonies.
Pictured top: (L-R) Camilla, Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth, Prince William and Kate, and Prince Harry on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Pictured top inset: Queen Elizabeth rides an open-air carriage through the streets of London Tuesday. Pictured bottom inset: Looking toward Buckingham Palace. Pictured below: Prince William and Kate, and Prince Harry in an open-air carriage near Buckingham Palace. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Be A Star: Summer Reading Series Begins At Century Library
June 6, 2012
The Summer Reading Series for kids and teens began Tuesday afternoon at the Century Branch Library.
Kathleen Gibson, an award winning family entertainer, song writer, producer and recording artist shared her special program “Whoever You Are, Be a Star!! Dream Big!”. Children had the chance to make their own guitars, sing, color and dance.
The Summer Reading Series will continue on Tuesdays at noon at the Century Branch Library as follows:
June 12 — Magic with Dr. Gee & Daffodil the Clown. The zany performers will need the audience’s help as they perform fantastical magic acts and bring stories to life.
June 19 — Storytelling with Pat Nease. She will share some witty, wiley and wicked tales.
June 26 — Cartooning with Mike Artell. The award-winning cartoonist and illustrator will present an exciting time of cool and creepy facts about a variety of subjects. Mike gets the audience excited about reading, writing, drawing and creative thinking.
July 3 — No program.
July 10 — Drums with Mark Seymour. Explore the world of drums, drum styles and sounds.
The Century Branch Library also offers a preschool story time each Tuesday in June at 10:30 a.m. for children birth to five-years old.
For more information, call the library at (850) 256-6217.
Memorial Dedicated In Memory Of Fallen Firefighter Killed In 1962
June 6, 2012
A fallen firefighter, the grandfather of two Northview High School graduates, was memorialized Tuesday.
A new monument at Seville Square honors Pensacola Firefighter Vista Spencer Lowe, 23, who died in the line of duty while responding to a house fire on Zarragossa Street. After arriving at the scene, Lowe stepped from the rear tailboard of the firetruck on which he was riding. He tripped and fell to the ground. Unaware of Lowe’s location, the pumper’s driver began backing up the firetruck, crushing Lowe.
Lauren and Jennifer Lowe, 2010 Northview High graduates, took part in the monument’s dedication Tuesday morning, reading “The Fireman’s Prayer”. Their grandfather’s fireman boots were next to them; the boots are the only personal memento they have left from their grandfather. He was killed when their father, Mark Lowe, was just six months old.
“It gives everybody a chance to see that firefighters dedicate their lives in really big way,” Jennifer Lowe said. “My grandpa passed away trying to help people.”
Lowe’s death caused fire departments to change operating procedures, requiring that no apparatus be backed up without a department member watching and directing.
“The monument not only celebrates what he did, but how his death is contributing to the safety of firefighters these days,” Jennifer Lowe said.
Pictured top: Family members of fallen firefighter Vista Spencer Lowe with a memorial unveiled Tuesday in his honor at Seville Square. Pictured inset: Northview graduates Lauren (left) and Jennifer Lowe read “The Fireman’s Prayer” Tuesday morning as a memorial was dedicated to their grandfather. The boots he was wearing the night of his demise are seen on the left of the podium (courtesy P.C. Wu). Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Molino Park 2nd, 3rd, 4th Grade Awards List
June 6, 2012
Award days were recently held at Molino Park Elementary School.
The following awards were presented to second, third and fourth grade students at Molino Park.
For Pre-K to first grade awards, click here for a previous story.
Fifth grade awards will be published in an upcoming story.
SECOND GRADE
A Honor Roll
- Reagan Daniels
- Aden Fennell
- Jaden Lewis
- Kileigh Lundy
- Melody Patterson
- Sarah Sconiers
A/B Honor Roll
- Divine Abrams
- Matthew Barrow
- Kay-Lee Bradley
- Devin Creamer
- Melanie Danforth
- Josiah Delarosa
- Grayson Grondin
- Jonathan Janes
- Michayla Kent
- Lindsey Kimmons
- Clay Kittrell
- Chelsi Lashley
- Madelyn McAnnally
- James Perz
- Makayla Ramsey
- Brystal Rhodes
- Micheal Roloph
- MacKenzie Sims
- Shayle Slay
- Kailyn Watson
- Trevor Wood
Perfect Attendance
- Dylan Green
- Wesley Johnson
- Nyrobi Lee
- Hannah Ratcliff
- Sarah Sconiers
Citizenship
- Divine Abrams
- Robert Baggett
- Kay-Lee Bradley
- Rachel Byers
- Brook Cook
- Louis Crabtree
- Melanie Danforth
- Reagan Daniels
- Josiah Delarosa
- Aden Fennell
- Dylan Green
- Grayson Grondin
- Jonathon Janes
- Wesley Johnson
- Michayla Kent
- Lindsey Kimmons
- Chelsi Lashley
- Jaden Lewis
- Kileigh Lundy
- Madelyn McAnnally
- Melody Patterson
- James Perz
- Makayla Ramsey
- Hannah Ratcliff
- Brystal Rhodes
- Michael Roloph
- McKenzie Rudd
- Sarah Sconiers
- MacKenzie Sims
- Shayle Slay
- Logan Thompson
- Kailyn Watson
- Jordan Wilson
- Trevor Wood
Most Improved
- Zacheriah Chavers
Outstanding Effort
- Hannah Hassebrock
- Bryson Love
- Shelby Prince
AR Award
- Chelsi Lashley
THIRD GRADE
Citizenship
- Teagan Andress
- Tayler Bridges
- Kaelin Brinker
- Kenley Brown
- Jessica Conti
- Joshua Coonrod
- Nathan Danforth
- Abeni Diggs
- Torrie Edmonson
- Jadon Fryman
- Brentley Garrett
- Hailey Harigel
- Bryce Korinchak
- Kaley Lashley
- Marianna Martinez
- Justin Miller
- Lainey Pace
- Kellie Parsons
- Ashleigh Ratcliff
- Clay Smith
- Morgan Taylor
- Ariel Ward
- Ben Ward
- Caden Woodward
Perfect Attendance
- Jessica Conti
- Harley Crumbley
- Parker Hassebrock
- Julie Ann Keith
- Connor McQuaid
- Jeremiah Morris
- Damion Payne
A Honor Roll
- Kaelin Brinker
- Joshua Coonrod
- Brentley Garrett
- Brayden Mickel
- Clay Smith
- Caden Woodward
A/B Honor Roll
- Tayler Bridges
- Jessica Conti
- Nathan Danforth
- Jadon Fryman
- Hailey Harigel
- Wesley Hart
- Parker Hassebrock
- Bryce Korinchak
- Justin Miller
- Lainey Pace
- Kellie Parsons
- Natalie St. Cyr
- Morgan Taylor
- Ariel Ward
Extra Effort Reading
- Larry Allie
- Scott Skidmore
Most Improved Reading
- Kaley Lashley
Most Improved Math
- Damion Payne
FOURTH GRADE
Perfect Attendance
- Roger Gill
- Hannah Macks
- MacKenzie McCrory
- Kayla McKillion
- Ronald Plenkers
- Logan Wise
- Raeleigh Woodfin
- Stewart Woodfin
Citizenship Awards
- Emily Boutwell
- William “Eli” Boyd
- Caleb Eddins
- Alexander Floyd
- Jordan Godwin
- John Gulledge
- Gracie Johnson
- McKinzi Kent
- Tyler Peacock
- Dellie Roberts
- Brandon Sheldt
- Sarah Woodfin
A/B Honor Roll
- Braden Boutwell
- Emily Boutwell
- Micah Calhoun
- Ben Cantrell
- Jayda Crabtree
- David Green
- Jameisha Gross
- Jacob Hawkins
- Gracie Johnson
- McKenzie McCrory
- Kayla McKillion
- Alexa Schlobohm
- Kamren Simpkins
- Brianna White
- Logan Wise
Most Improved – Math
- Dean Hatcher
- McKinzi Kent
- Dellie Roberts
- Keaton Solmonson
Most Improved – Overall
- Jaden Bellamy
- Caleb Eddins
- Kody Gresh
- Tyler Simmons
Most Improved – Reading
- Gabriel Hamm
Holland, Levins To Wed
June 6, 2012
Miss Amber Renae Holland and Mr. Jody Wade Levins announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage on Saturday, June 9, 2012, at noon at Bratt First Baptist Church.
Amber is the daughter of Marcie Andrews of Pensacola and David Wayne Holland of Pace. She is the granddaughter of Leila Parker of Cantonment and the late Joyce Ann Benefield.
Jody is the son of Dale and Marie Levins of Byrneville. He is the grandson of Robert A. Cawthon of Byrneville and Cecilia Morris of Jay. He is also the grandson of the late Vera Levins Presley and Wilson H. Levins.
Amber is a 2009 graduate of Northview High School in Bratt. She is currently employed by United Bank in Atmore in the accounting department. Amber is also attending Jefferson Davis Community College for an Associate degree in business.
Jody is a 2009 graduate of Northview High School in Bratt. He is currently employed by TBH Construction, Inc. in Flomaton as an I&E Technician. Jody is also attending the air conditioning and refrigeration course at Jefferson Davis Community College.
A reception will be held in the Family Life Center at the church following the ceremony.
All friends and family are invited to attend.
Century Library’s Summer Series For Kids And Teens Begins Today
June 5, 2012
The Century Branch Library’s Summer Reading Series begins today and continues through July 10. Events for kids and teens each Tuesday at noon during the month of June include:
June 5 — Music with Kathleen Gibson. She is an award winning family entertainer, song writer, author, producer and recording artist. She will share her special program, “Whoever You Are, Be a Star!! Dream Big!!”
June 12 — Magic with Dr. Gee & Daffodil the Clown. The zany performers will need the audience’s help as they perform fantastical magic acts and bring stories to life.
June 19 — Storytelling with Pat Nease. She will share some witty, wiley and wicked tales.
June 26 — Cartooning with Mike Artell. The award-winning cartoonist and illustrator will present an exciting time of cool and creepy facts about a variety of subjects. Mike gets the audience excited about reading, writing, drawing and creative thinking.
July 3 — No program.
July 10 — Drums with Mark Seymour. Explore the world of drums, drum styles and sounds.
The Century Branch Library also offers a preschool story time each Tuesday in June at 10:30 a.m. for children birth to five-years old.
For more information, call the library at (850) 256-6217.