It's February ... Time for Love, and Love can be found Everywhere in Bay County, if you know where to look! In this post, you will find great places to go and things to do that will add love and joy to your life this month.
February is GO RED FOR WOMEN month sponsored by the American Heart Association.
"Go Red For Women celebrates the energy, passion and power we have as women to band together and wipe out heart disease. Thanks to the participation of millions of people across the country, the color red and the red dress have become linked with the ability all women have to improve their heart health and live stronger, longer lives."- The American Heart Association
February 7, 12:00 noon: The GFWC Woman's Club of Panama City will host its monthly General Meeting and Luncheon at the clubhouse at 350 Cove Blvd. Members are encouraged to wear something RED in support of the American Heart Association's GO RED FOR WOMEN campaign.
February 9 is the date for the local American Heart Associationannual fund-raiser, The Heart Ball.
February 9, Saturday at 10:00am - MAIN STREET STRIDERS is a morning event for friends, family and pets to put on their walking shoes and stride through Historic Downtown Panama City! Course begins at 4th Street and Harrison Avenue in the Visual Arts Center parking lot. 1, 2 and 3 mile courses will be marked and participants can enjoy refreshments afterwards from many shops and restaurants! A one-time $10 sign-up fee includes t-shirt, map and beverage. All proceeds go to programs supporting Panama City Main Street. This event is sponsored by Prosperity Bank and InkTrax Inc. Contact, Molly Martin, Downtown Improvement Board, at 785-2554.
February 10 - First Baptist Church of Panama City will celebrate the 10th ANNIVERSARY of Rev Craig Conner, Sr Pastor. He will be recognized at a reception from 3:00-5:00 pm at the church, which is located on the corner of 6th Street and Harrison Avenue.
The 3 morning worship services (8:00 am, 9:30 am, 10:45 am) will feature special music by the adult choir and orchestra to honor this special anniversary.
February 17 at 5:00 pm, The First Baptist Church of Youngstown, FL will present "Mended"in Concert followed by a Chili Cook-off at the church (Hwy 231N). This FREE event is open to the public.
It's time for THE RED STOCKING REVUE!
This is one of the most fun local variety charity shows you will ever see... everyone including local politicians participate in the fun.
There will be singers, dancers, comedians, and local celebrities showing their talents to benefit several local charities.
The GFWC Woman's Club of Panama Cityhas held this lively community fund-raiser since the 1940s when it was called "The Follies."
The Red Stocking Revue will be February 22-23, 2008at the Marina Civic Center, Downtown Panama City, FL. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door, or $25 for Patron tickets which include reserved seating and valet parking. Show-time is 7:00pm.
February 22, Friday: Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament to benefit THE HOUSE OF GRACE MATERNITY HOME will be held at the Hombre Golf Club on Panama City Beach. 11:00 am - Registration and luncheon with the 
Shotgun Tournament beginning at 12:00 noon. The new Maternity Home ministry was initiated through the Pregnancy Resource Center located at 745 Grace Ave, Panama City, Florida 32401. Phone: 850-763-1100. If you have questions or would like more information please contact: Laura Knetzer, PO Box 828, Panama City, FL 32402. Phone: 850-763-1181. Email: laura@houseofgrace.info
Chinese New Year Festival and Parade
The Panama City Renaissance School will be hosting its Chinese New Year Celebration in Downtown Panama City on Saturday, February 23rd from 10:00 am-5:00 pm at McKenzie Park on Harrison Avenue. Children can make masks and play games. Adults can enjoy live music and great food!
The event is sponsored by Panama City Main Street (Downtown Improvement Board) and Griffin Design Firm.
According to the Chinese Calendar, 2008 will be known as the "year of the Rat."
Since 2008 is the Year of the Rat, any one who was born in the Year of the Rat is now either 1 or 13, 25, 37, 49, 61, 73, 85 or 97 years old.
Friday, February 29 - 2008 Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)/ Hombre Golf Classic benefiting teenagers in our local schools.
- Four-Person Team National Scramble Qualifier
- Prizes, Delicious buffet, Build Godly Kids, Special Contests
- Win and advance to the Regional Championship Playoff in June 2008 and perhaps advance to the National Championship tournament weekend at the beautiful TPC Sawgrass!
- Sponsorships Are Available: Corporate Sponsor- $1,200; Hole Sponsor- $700; Individual Golfer/ Team
- Registration: 11:00am
- Shotgun Start: 12:00pm
- Awards Presentation: 5:00pm
- Contact FCA office: 850-348-0654 or Sean Aland at SAland@fca.org.
Upcoming March Event:
Saturday, March 8:
The 2ndAnnual Gordie Pongratz Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit the March of Dimes will be sponsored by Buffalo Rock.
The 4-person Scramble begins at 8:00 am.
Entry Fee: $240 per team.
For more information, please contact: Jack Hagler at Buffalo Rock: 850-763-8458 extension 5320 or email: jhagler@buffalorock.com or Joe Graham at Sunny Hills Golf and Country Club: 1-800-956-4455.
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Jan, There's a lot to choose from. The red stocking review sounds like a blast!
Ginger