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Act4Murder

Join Act4Murder for a night of comedy, mystery and murder, as they present TOP O' THE MURDER TO YOU, a comedic murder mystery for dinner theater, at the Ft. Walton Yacht Club in Ft. Walton Beach on March 13th. Proceeds benefit the Emerald Coast Exchange Club, whose primary objective is to prevent child abuse. Call 850-855-0960 for details and reservations

 

Okaloosa-Walton Child Care Services

Join Okaloosa-Walton Child Care Services for an evening of delicious food and fun at their 14th Annual Fare For Child Care, TASTE OF THE BAYOU & Charity Auction on Friday, March 19, 2010 from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Niceville campus of Northwest Florida State College. 

This fabulous event features a number of the areas finest restaurants presenting samples of their special delicacies. This year, the following restaurants will share their delicious cuisine:

Bayou Blues 
Benny's Bar-B-Que
Boathouse Landing
Brooks Bridge Bar-B-Q & Café
Cracker Barrel of Destin
Cranky J's
Giusepp's Wharf
Joey Tomato's Café
Little Joe's
L. J. Schooner's
Magnolia Grill
T.R. Frogs
Woody's Hog Heaven

Our very own local talent, Rudolph Applewhite (Caribbeanaires), will perform special music.

The silent charity auction features a trip to the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas, autographed sports memorabilia, sensational resort vacation getaways, exciting golf packages, fishing trips, Disney World tickets, theme park and water park passes, luxurious art and home décor items, restaurant gift certificates, and MUCH, MUCH more. Come bid on your favorite finds!

Tickets are available at participating restaurants and Child Care Services%u2019 offices in Fort Walton Beach & DeFuniak Springs, Child Care Services at Uptown Station, and Beacon Resorts on Okaloosa Island. Advanced tickets are $12.00 for adults and $5.00 for children ages 5-10.
Tickets will be $15.00 at the door the day of the event.

For more information contact Lynn Stephens at Child Care Services,
(850) 833-9330.  All proceeds benefit Child Care Services, a nonprofit agency serving children and families in Okaloosa and Walton Counties. For more information visit www.owccs.org 

Shelter House

Local Domestic Violence Agency to host Annual Gala

The 7th Annual Purple Passion Gala and Auction will take place on Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 7:00 %u2013 11:00 pm at Linkside Center at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort.

Shelter House will be celebrating 25 years of offering services to domestic violence survivors and their children. All proceeds from the event stay in Okaloosa and Walton Counties and continue to help under-funded programs such as safe confidential shelter to survivors and their children, crisis counseling, youth program services, a 24-hour hotline, primary prevention and outreach services.

During the event, Jones & Company will perform music and Shelter House will have a silent and live auction designed to appeal to everyone. 

Tickets are $75.00 a person and can be purchased at their administrative office on 102 Buck Drive in Fort Walton Beach or on their website at www.shelterhousenwfl.org.
 

Kiwanis Club of Crestview

Kiwanis Club of Crestview annual Pancake Day will be held March 20th from 7am to 11am at the Coach N Four on John King Rd. Ticktes available from club members or at the door for $5.00. For information contact Mike Roy at mdroy2@cox.net or 850.862.8691


 

National Naval Aviation Museum

Premiere of the movie "HUBBLE" on the IMAX Giant Screen located at the National Naval Aviation Museum.  Experience the gripping story - full of hope, crushing disappointment, dazzling ingenuity, bravery, and triumph in Hubble. Journey through distant galaxies to explore the grandeur and mysteries of our celestial surroundings, and accompany space-walking astronauts as they attempt the most difficult and important tasks in NASA's history. Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio. Showings are at 10am, 12pm, 2pm & 4pm Monday - Sunday beginning Friday March 19, 2010.  For more information please call (850)453-2389 or visit our website at www.navalaviationmuseum.org

Silver Sands School

Silver Sands School hopes fundraiser will pay for school's pool repairs.  The bricks, which cost $35, will help the school fund pool resurfacing.
The bricks can be purchased for anyone. Silver Sands will put $15 of the donations into the pool fund.  People interested in purchasing a brick can visit the school or by call 833-3364.
 

Autism Awareness

5th Annual Walk 4 Autism Awareness will be held at Destin Middle School, Saturday April 17th 2010.

For more information go to www.ecautismsociety.com
 

This will be a fun family event with information and fun activities for families.

 

Destin Relay 4 Life at Bonefish

2010 Arthritis Walk

The Arthritis Foundation's annual 2010 Arthritis Walk will take place on Saturday, April 24th,9:00 am at the West Florida Rehabilitation Institute, 8383 North Davis Highway.  Teams are forming now and sponsors are being sought.  Please help the 46 million people who live with one of the one hundred diseases that are included in an arthritis diagnosis.  Dogs get "arfritis" too and are a welcome addition to this non-competitive 5K or one mile walk option. There is food, fellowship, fun and entertainment - a wonderful family morning for a wonderful cause. 83% of all funds raised remain in the community supporting research for a cure, the Arthritis Foundation's certified, award-winning Aquatics, Exercise, Self Help and Tai Chi Programs, in addition to providing patient and family support, public education, and three summer camps in the State of Florida designed for children with arthritis and offered at no cost to their families.  For more information please call 471-1541 or 800-578-7183.
 

Destin Green Fest

Destin Commons, Abrakadoodle Art Education, Off the Vine Produce, and Avantgarde Salon will host the first annual Destin Green Fest on Saturday, April 24th, 2010 from noon to 3pm at Destin Commons. The message theme of this event is "Reuse, Buy Locally, & Conserve". This event will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of the Emerald Coast and is meant to raise environmental awareness along our beautiful Emerald Coast.

Schools, local businesses, organizations, and individuals are invited to participate in this local event by submitting "globes" that are artistically designed and decorated to represent the "green" message they wish to promote.

Businesses may promote their "green" business or their "green" consciousness through their globe design. Schools may incorporate this project into their science or Earth Day curriculum. Organizations may promote their efforts locally at building a better community in which to live. Individuals and artists may wish to design globes as a way to promote the Green Fest theme and their work as artists. We encourage all to join in and get creative! These globes will be on display at Destin Commons Center Plaza all day and will be judged and awarded prizes for creativity. There will also be a Cut-A-Thon hosted by Avantgarde Salon offering free hair cuts with all tip proceeds to benefit the Gulf Restoration Network. There'll be a farmer's market and live cows for all to enjoy as well as Tie Dye for the kids and many more activities! To learn more or get involved contact Erin Bakker of Abrakadoodle at 850-424-5058.


 

Relay for Life

More people than ever before are surviving cancer.  We invite everyone to take part in the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life...Join us for this celebration of life.

American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Fort Walton Beach at the Choctaw  High School between 6 p.m on  April 23rd to noon on April 24th    For more information call 244-3813 or visit www.relayforlife.org/fwbfl

American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of DeFuniak Springs at the Walton County Fair Grounds between 6 p.m on  May 14th to noon on May 15th.  For more information call 244-3813 or visit www.relayforlife.org/defuniakspringsfl

American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Destin at the Destin Middle School between 6 p.m on May 7th and  noon on May 8th.  For more information call 244-3813 or visit www.relayforlife.org/destinfl

American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Crestview between 6 p.m. on April 23rd and noon on April 24th at the Old Spanish Trail.  For more information call 244-3813 or visit www.relayforlife.org/crestviewfl

American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Freeport between 6 p.m. on April 16th and noon on April 17th at the Freeport Regional Sports Complex at Hammock Bay.  For more information call 244-3813 or visit www.relayforlife.org/freeortfl.

American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of South Walton between Noon on March 27th and 6 a.m. on March 28th.  For more information call 244-3813 or visit www.relayforlife.org/southwaltonfl

American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Bonifay at the Bonifay Recreation Center between 6 p.m on April 23rd to noon on 24th.  For more information call 244-3813 or visit www.relayforlife.org/bonifayfl

Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club

The Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club Deputy Skip York Memorial Poker Run to benefit the Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center

May 22, 2010
Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.
Heritage Cycles Harley Davidson
788 North Beal Parkway, FWB, FL

For more information contact Bruce Stewart at 850-200-3055 or BlueKnightsXXV@cox.net