Events
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Tomatoes At Twilight Workshop
The Escambia County Extension, Santa Rosa Extension and University of Florida/IFAS Extension will host a Tomatoes at Twilight workshop on Thursday, April 24, at the Santa Rosa Extension, 4253 Experiment Road, Highway 182 in Jay, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. The workshop is for farmers interested in learning about small farm tomato production. Topics will include general tomato production, water and nutrient management, disease control and more. Registration for the workshop is $10 per person. To register visit http://twilight-tomatoes.eventbrit.com. For more information, contact Libbie Johnson, Escambia County Extension at (850) 475-5230 or libbiej@ufl.edu.
Atmore BBQ Lunches
Atmore Community Hospital will be selling BBQ sack lunches on Friday, April 25, starting at 10:30 a.m. Lunch includes BBQ sandwich, chips, snack cake and drink.
Century Sex Offender Awareness Car Wash
The Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency Chapter 6 and the Century Correctional Institution “B” Shift will host a car wash and community awareness training concerning sexual predators and sex offenders in our community on Satuday, April 25 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.next to the Southern Panhandle Restaurant on Hwy 29 in Century.
Night of Nature
The Roy Hyatt Environmental Center’s Night of Nature will be Friday, April 25, 2014, from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to a fun-filled evening which includes night hikes led by Extension agents and master gardeners, telescopes for star gazing with the Escambia Amateur Astronomy Association, and Owls from the Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida. Bugs of the night for viewing. Hotdogs, chips, water, and soda will be available for a small donation.
Flomaton QB Club Softball Tourney
Flomaton Quarterback Club Coed Softball Tournament in Flomaton on April 26. For more information, call Travis at (850) 363-0548 or Ken at (251) 809-4259.
Barrineau Park Cleanup
2003 Ford Explorer V8 for sale. Excellent condition, leather, towing package. $5,400. (850) 712-225The Honeysuckle Garden Club, The Barrineau Park Historical Society, the Honeysuckle Garden Club, the Barrineau Park 4-H Club and Clean and Green will help with the annual trash pick up day Saturday in Barrineau Park. 5. Volunteers are asked to arrive at the Barrineau Park Community Center by 8:30 a.m. to receive their assignments. Lunch will be served back at the community center for all participants beginning at 11 a.m.
Grace Fellowship Concert
Grace Fellowship Church in Atmore will hold a gospel concert featuring Lynda Randle as seen on the Gathier Homecoming Series and gospel country singer John Schmid on Saturday, April 26 at 7 p.m. Admission is free. An offering will be taken to benefit the prison ministry of We Care Program.
Turtle Point Open House
Turtle Point Science Center in Flomaton will hold their final Open House of the 2013-2014 school year Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. (251) 296-3401.
Spring Book Sale
Friends of West Florida Public Library will hold its Big Spring Book Sale and Silent Auction April 25-27, at the downtown Main Library at 239 N. Spring Street. On Friday, April 25, Friends of WFPL members get exclusive early access to the book sale from 3 – 5 p.m. Non-members can pay $5 admission to take part in preview day from 5 – 8 p.m. On Saturday, April 26, the book sale will be open from 9 a.m. to 5p.m., with free admission and reduced prices. Sunday is the final day of the book sale, with free admission and the popular $5 bag sale from noon to 3 p.m. Payment by cash or check is preferred. Credit cards are accepted for sales of $20 or more. For more information about the book sale or to become a Friends member, visit friendsofwfpl.org.
Berrydale Baptist Homecoming
Berrydale Baptist Church will celebrate its 50th Homecoming Anniversary on Sunday, April 27, at 11 a.m. Reverend Robert Gandy will be speaking. Dinner on the grounds will follow the morning service. 6730 Highway 4. (850) 675-0808.
Highland Baptist Golf Tourney
Highland Baptist Church Golf Tournament will be held starting at 12 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Cypress Lakes Golf Club. Shotgun start is at 1 p.m. Registration cost by or before April 25 is $50 per player or $36 for members of Cypress Lake Golf Club. After April 25, cost is $60 for non-members and $46 for members. Format will be four man scramble. Prizes will be awarded for top three teams, longest drive and closest to the pin contest. Mulligans will be available for purchase at $5 each with a max of two per player. Buffet style lunch will be provided by Archie’s Catering Services. Proceeds benefit the mission and ministries of Highland Baptist Church.
NWE Punt, Pass, Kick
NWE Youth football and cheer will hold a Punt, Pass, Kick, and Catch competition on Saturday, May 3, during Mayfest in Atmore at Tom Byrne Park. Entry fee is $5. Sign-up starts at 8 a.m. Competition begins at 9 a.m. Trophies will be given to the first place finisher of each age group. For early registration or more info ca;; Greg Gibson at (850) 449-3185 or Gordon Godwin at (251) 294-0768. Also register football players and cheerleaders for the 2014 football season during the event.
Century Sawmill Day
The 4th annual Sawmill Day and Car Show will be held Saturday, May 3, in Century. Registration for the car show is from 8:30 a.m. until 11 a.m., with awards presentation at 2 p.m. The fee is $25 and includes lunch for the driver. Craft vendors are welcome. No fee for booth space. Live music, dancers, free museum tours, food drinks and lots of family fun. The event will take place in the Historical Park at the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Fourth Street in Century.
Women’s Club Yard Sale
The GFWC Santa Rosa Women’s Club will hold a multi-family garage sale on Saturday, May 3 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at 3817 Tiger Point Blvd in Gulf Breeze.
Pine Barren Baptist Homecoming
Annual Homecoming services and lunch on Sunday May 4 at Pine Barren Baptist Church. Sunday School begins at 9:30. The Southern gospel quartet “Looking Up” will sing at 10:30. Preaching begins at 11:30, followed by dinner on the grounds. Church is located just off Highway 4 in Davisville at 5270 Pine Barren Church Road. For more info, call Pastor Mike Harper at (850) 256-0530 or pianist Arlene Mack at (251) 368-8638.
Color Run For Denver
The Boys and Girls Club’s T.R.A.I.L. Program of the Poarch Creek Indians will hold a Color Run titled “Coloring For Denver” on Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m. Cost is $20 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under with shirt included if registered by April 30. Race day registration begins at 9 a.m. and is $25 for adults and $20 for children. Baked good will also be available for purchase. All donations are appreciated. Denver is 15 years old and has been diagnosed with neuroblastoma. For more information contact Victoria Lambert, T.R.A.I.L. Coordinator at (251) 368-9136 X 2278.
Tate – UCA Stunting Clinic
Tate High School will be hosting a UCA Stunting Clinic on Saturday, May 17th, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the gym for teams, stunt groups, or individuals. $25 per person. More info: ey@escambia.k12.fl.us
Zumba Classes
My Father’s Vineyard, located at 8130 Pensacola Blvd., is now hosting Zumba Classes for ladies only. Classes will be taught by Angel Sutek and Savannah Sapp on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Class cost is $4 per class or six classes for $20. For more information contact Angel at (850) 485-3021.
Century Caregiver Support
Council on Aging of West Florida hosts a Century Caregiver Support Group meeting on the third Thursday of each month a 6 p.m. at Century Care Center. There is no cost and the public is invited. County residency is not required to attend.
Cub Scout Meeting Molino
Cub Scout Pack 430 meets Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Cub scouts is for boys 1st grade or age 6 up to 5th grade. For more information, call pack secretary Megan Walters at (850) 777-0143 or email at familyofwalters@gmail.com
Zumba At Ransom Middle
Zumba with Shannon. Combines Latin and international music and dance steps in an exciting and effective fitness class that burns up to 800 calories per hour. Ditch the workout, join the party! All Community School Classes – $2 per class. Wednesdays – 6 p.m. at Ransom Middle School Cafeteria 1000 W. Kingsfield Rd. More Info call (850) 449-1949
Molino Masonic Lodge
Molino Masonic Lodge # 210 F&AM meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Dinner at 6 p.m, meeting begins at 7 p.m.
Molino Homemakers Club
The Molino Homemakers Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church on Highway 29, Molino. Anyone is welcome to join. Membership is $5 per year.