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Today and tomorrow are Waste Tire Amnesty Days for Calhoun County residents. From 8am to 3pm, each resident can drop off up to EIGHT tires. Please note that proof of residency is required. Tires can be dropped off at the Recycling Facility located at 17588 Magnolia Church Road.
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Lee Garner, the Town Manager of Sneads, would like to remind residents that “Recreational Vehicles are not authorized for occupancy within the town limits.” He cites Section 4 (h) of Ordinance 2019-03: “Recreational Vehicles – No recreational vehicles will be allowed within the corporate limits of the Town of Sneads, Florida, for the purpose of occupancy, regardless of the size. This is strictly Prohibited, and water services shall be disconnected for anyone connecting a recreational vehicle to their water services with the intent of allowing occupancy within that recreational vehicle.”
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The North Florida Wildflower Festival is this Saturday, April 30th! The festival will be held in downtown Blountstown; this includes Magnolia Square, the M&B Train Depot Museum & Park, and the Blountstown Greenway bike trail. The North Florida Wildflower Festival is an annual event run by the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce, Florida Wildflower Foundation, Florida Panhandle Wildflower Alliance, University of Florida IFAS, RiverWay South Choctawhatchee Apalachicola, and Blountstown Main Street. The festival will feature wildflower and gardening-themed products, plants, arts and crafts, and kids’ activities.
Click on the image to see an expanded list of confirmed vendors. Keep up to date with announcements at the official Facebook event page here.
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Summer Camp 2022 registration is open for Calhoun County residents. Supported by the UF|IFAS Extension, these day camps are designed with youths in mind. Stay tuned for more information about the camps. If you have questions or concerns, please give us a call! (850)-674-8323
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The Lazy Acres Family Farm is having a Farm Tour Day at the end of this month. On April 30th from 10 am until 4 pm, the farm will be open to the public for free! This is the Fifth Annual Spring Farm Tour and includes a number of vendors alongside tours. Experience how the family raises their cows, pigs, and chickens, and visit The Farm Store. Vendors include:
Crepe and Cream Food Truck
6R Farms, Inc.
Green Gate Olive Grove
Buffalo Ridge Forge
Ella Grace Allen
Learn more about the event at the Facebook event page here.
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The 31st Annual Carrabelle Riverfront Festival in Carrabelle, FL is this weekend, April 23rd! Come out this Saturday from 10 am – 6 pm for a full day of family-friendly activities. Admission to the festival is FREE; it is a family and pet-friendly event, so bring out the whole family. The festival will have live music, entertainment, arts & crafts vendors, food vendors, and more. The event is held along the beautiful, historic waterfront and includes admission to some local museums. Additionally, the popular children’s events Captain Davy’s Adventure Show, mini-train rides, and bouncy house are back this year.
To learn more about the event (fashion shows and food vendors and parking, oh my!) visit the official Carrabelle event page here.
on The Chain of Parks Art Festival returns Saturday, April 23, and Sunday, April 24. The festival is held across the Bloxham, Lewis, and Randolph “chain of parks” in downtown Tallahassee. Attendees can view and purchase art from 150 carefully selected fine artists. There will also be a number of highlighted events including:
In celebration of Earth Day and through a longtime partnership with Sustainable Tallahassee, the festival will focus on four sustainability initiatives — education, reducing Styrofoam, reducing landfill waste, and reducing food waste. Festival hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 23, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, April 24.
To learn more about the Chain of Parks Art Festival, visit www.ChainofParks.com(1).
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Leon County has a mosquito control request form located HERE; services include truck sprays, larvicide applications, domestic inspections, and mosquito fish introductions. Residents can also request to be put on the NO SPRAY list at the previous link. Looking for ways you can curb mosquitoes at your home? Follow the 5 D’s!
on The City of Vernon’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be this Saturday, April 16th from 10 am to 2 pm. The Hunt will be held at the Vernon SportPlex. The Egg Hunt will begin at 11 am. Additionally, kids will be able to eat for free at 12 pm. The Farmers Market will be open on-site from 10 am to 2 pm.
If you are interested in achieving a vendor spot for the Farmers Market, Sponsorships of the event, or event donations – please get in touch with the Vernon Rec Department at (850) 260 – 4002 OR the City Hall at (850) 535 – 2444. Visit the Facebook event page here to stay up-to-date and learn more.
on Today from 12-1 pm CDT, UF|IFAS Extension is hosting a Gardening in the Panhandle Live event. Ask experts your gardening questions and learn all about subtropical fruits in the Florida Panhandle. Just follow the event to watch on Facebook Live here.