local events: FORT WALTON BEACH COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS - 08/24/09 03:37 PM

FORT WALTON BEACH
Public lectureThe Mattie Kelly Cultural & Environmental Institute at Northwest Florida State College will host Dr. Patricia "Tricia" Kelley, a National Association of Geoscience Teachers Distinguished Lecturer, at 7 p.m. Aug. 27 on the mainstage of the Mattie Kelly Arts Center on the Niceville campus. She will present a free public lecture on "Evolution and Creation: Conflicting or Compatible?" Call 729-5376.Teen DanceThe Destin Community Center will hold a Teen Dance for middle school students from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 28. Cost is $5. Call 654-5184.College Surplus SaleNorthwest Florida State College will hold a Surplus Sale from … (0 comments)

local events: 4th of July Events in and Around Fort Walton Beach - 07/04/09 09:57 AM
July 4th Extravaganza on the Harbor The July 4th Extravaganza at HarborWalk Village on Destin Harbor will feature live entertainment by the Zydeco Bad Boys and a 21-minute firework display sponsored by the City of Destin. Live entertainment will be on the HarborWalk Village stage from 7-9pm. Fireworks at 9pm. 850.337.8000Additional InformationPhone: (850) 337-8000Website: www.harborwalkdestin.comEvent Time: See above Event Type: Fireworks, Holiday Events Party in the Open Market Artists, vendors, friends, neighbors and customers come together in The Fountain Square in Fort Walton Beach to celebrate the 4th of July. Bring a covered dish to participate. Followed by fireworks at The … (2 comments)

local events: New Military Reception Area at NW Florida Airport - 06/17/09 05:40 AM
There are always changes going on around us, most you don't even notice until after the fact.  So just in case you didn't know that the Okaloosa airport located in ValParaiso is now named the Northwest Florida Regional Airport. You will still land on Eglin AFB, and taxi over to the commercial side, they just changed the name.  
Now that you know what airport I'm speaking about, I want to tell you about the latest addition to the airport taking place. There will be a new Military Reception area located on the first floor of the airport.  You will recognize it by … (0 comments)

local events: Mardi Gras in Mobile Parade Schedule and Events - 02/09/09 05:49 PM
What        When          Where  Everything from littl Black Dress to dress you mardi gras pet contests.  They are all here.  Mark your calendars so you know who will be parading and when.  There are lots to choose from, with weekend schedules starting in the afternoons to weekday parades starting around 6pm. Maybe I'll see you there.  By the way there are some Destin and Pensacola events on the schedule also. And you've got to check out the line up for FAT TUESDAY!!!  FEBRUARY 24TH THIS YEAR. Order of Polka Dots Parade Polka Dots Mardi Gras Parade 2/12/2009 Thursday … (0 comments)