Happy Thanksgiving

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The holiday feast dates back to 1621. Did you know that turkey wasn’t even served at the first Thanksgiving ~ and that the Pilgrims didn’t use forks because they weren’t invented yet? Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird, not the eagle. Americans eat 46 million turkeys each Thanksgiving. It didn’t become a national holiday until 1863. Thanksgiving is also the reason for TV dinners. In 1953 Swanson had so much extra turkey a salesman told them they should add sides and put them in a tray with aluminum foil. Thanksgiving has lots of fun facts.

Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy your families!

Thanks to West Florida Electric Coop for this visual on cutting down on Thanksgiving energy use.

 

Main Street Market~Chipley

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Main Street Market in Chipley is located at 1251 Jackson Ave. This a well put together local market with fresh produce and farm goods. They have local meats, produce, swings, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and boiled peanuts. They also have a store next door with great gift ideas. You can call them at 850-638-7755. Hours are: Closed on Sunday’s, Monday-Saturday from 8am to 5:30pm.

 

 

Powell Tree Farm

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Powell Tree Farm is located in Sneads at 7509 Old Spanish Trail. They will be opening this weekend for the season. Hours will be from 8am to 5pm on the following days: Nov, 29th, 30, and December 1st~ December 7th and 8th~ December 14th and 15th~ December 21st only if they have trees left!

They grow Leyland, Cypress, Virginia Pine, Carolina Sapphire, and Blue Ice. This year they will also have Fraser Firs from North Carolina. You can cut down your own tree or they will do it for you. All trees in the field are $6 per foot up to a 10 foot tree plus tax and $8 a foot for all trees taller then 10 feet.

Nov 27th~Storytime

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Jackson County Public Library is hosting Storytime at the library in Marianna on Wed, November 27th at 10am. This free event with have kids being read to, some rhymes, fingerplays, and a craft!  Adults need to stay with the kids, help is encouraged and appreciated.

Saturday~November 23rd

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Saturday, November 23rd should be another cool day. The weather is expected to be in the high 60’s low 70’s with a 90% chance of rain, so be sure to pack that umbrella.

Holiday Safari from 2:30 to 3:30pm at the Jackson County Library in Marianna. You can experience amazing critters such as the Yellow Footed Tortoise, the Giant African Bullfrog, and the Flemish Giant Rabbit.
After the Holiday Safari at the library you can join for the 1st annual tree lighting at 4pm. They will have hot cocoa, cider, and cookies. After the events you can learn about all the great services and resources you can access with your library card.
Huge multi family yard sale. Rain or shine from 8am to 2pm at 2395 Highway 73 in Marianna.
From 9am to 5pm join them at the Tallahassee Museum for a fun filled day that celebrates our region’s agricultural heritage. Fall Farm Day will host an array of activities and demonstrations and is free with Museum admission.

November 21~free diabetic education dinner

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Thursday night from 6 to 8 on November 21st, please RSVP at 850-718-2884 seating is limited. Event will be held at the Jackson County Agricultural Conference Center in Marianna. This is a educational event that all are welcome to and free!

Green Hill Fountain Community Center

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Green Hill Community Center is located at 17913 Park Place in Fountain. The phone number is 850-783-0221. It is a non profit, bingo hall, and community center. Be sure to click the link above the photo for more information.

GREEN HILLS COMMUNITY CENTER was built in 1945, through out the years it has been a safe haven for the rural community in Fountain, Florida. The center is only 4,192 sq. feet but every area is used. They contain a small but effective library that still works on a honor system with books that are donated from the local community and up kept by volunteers. This is a center where NO ONE IS PAID. They do not reimburse for gas, food, or clothing. Everyone that works at the center are volunteers of the true word. This includes all board members, there are no fees to come to the center for most events. They do have a few special dinners and special events that they ask for donations to come to; so that they can pay the center bills. Through out the years till now the center has never had to ask for outside help but the cost are more than the community can handle this year, and they are trying their best not to have to shut the doors.

A few upcoming events: ~Every Tuesday night at 6 pm they hold AA/NA meetings that all are welcome to. ~The 2nd Friday of the month they have a community dinner at 5pm followed by family night followed by kids bingo. ~Thrift Store and flea markets open every Saturday from 9am to 2pm.

https://greenhillscommunitycenter.weebly.com/

Sunday~November 17th

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Sunday, November 17th has 2 events to post about. Please read under each photo for information on that event. And remember to wear your hats and jackets. It will be another chilly day in the panhandle!

Christmas Open House at Bespoken in Marianna from 1pm to 4pm. Refreshments, specials, giveaways, and surprises!
Fall fun festival from 11am to 4pm at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Marianna on Hwy 90. They will have bounce houses, cotton candy, popcorn, cake walk, chili, and free wellness check with every blood donation and you will also receive a free blanket and a $10 e-gift card!

November 16th

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November 16th will be another cool day in the panhandle! Look below each photo for details on the events.

November 16th and 17th from 1pm to 4pm in the Rutherford Highschool gym in Panama City is another law firm and contractor expo. Please be sure to take all needed paperwork and photos with you.
Winter Wonderland is November 16th from 9am to 3pm at Sharon Sheffield Park in Lynn Haven. This is a huge craft fair showcasing local businesses.
November 16th from 9am to 1pm a community health and wellness fair in Port St Joe. This is a free health screening, health info, food give-away, and activities for the kids!
In Pensacola on November 16th from 9am to 3pm at Perdido Bay UMC. There will be food, vendors, and a kids market. They will also be collecting school supplies if you would like to donate.