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EVENTS/LOCATIONS CANCELLED

Debbie Roney Smith on October 19, 2019October 18, 2019

Be sure to check before heading out. Many events and locations have been cancelled, closed, or postponed for this weekend due to Tropical Storm Nestor. Below is a list of a few.

Chipola Area Habitat for Humanity closed Saturday at both the Chipley and Marianna location.
Panama City Beach Police Cops n kids events has been cancelled for this year.
The Lantern Fest at Crooked River Lighthouse has rescheduled and will be on Sunday, October 20th from 6pm to 10pm.
Panama City has rescheduled the cemetery clean up day to Saturday, November 2nd at 8am.
The public Library will be closed at all locations on Saturday, October 19th, they plan to reopen on Monday, October 21.
The Gulf’s waters are closed to swimmers. Double red flags are being flown.
The event at the Grand Ridge Baptist Church is still going on rain or shine! FREE clothes for those in need.

Be safe out there!

October 20th~Race City Free for Bay County Residents

Debbie Roney Smith on October 18, 2019October 17, 2019

Local’s family fun day. October 20th from noon to 4pm. This day is about giving back to the community, saying thank you, and celebrating those who make #850Strong! Please don’t forgot to take a valid id or proof of residence showing you are a Bay County Resident. Anything with your name and address will work. This is currently open to Bay County only due to this being a small park and they wouldn’t be able to handle the volume of all those affected by Hurricane Michael. This is for Race City, Inc in Panama City Beach on Front Beach Road. A fun, free day of miniature golf, roller coasters, bumper cars, and more!

National Pasta Day

Debbie Roney Smith on October 17, 2019October 16, 2019

National Pasta Day, what kind of pasta are you going to eat today? National Pasta Day(NPD) is an unofficial holiday which is celebrated annually on October 17th. No one really knows who started NPD, most likely someone who really loved pasta or a pasta manafacturer. Pasta is one of the world’s most popular foods. Pasta facts: ~ The US makes over 4 billion pounds of pasta a year. ~ Italians eat 60 pounds of pasta per person per year. ~ Macaroni, penne and spaghetti are the most popular forms of pasta. ~ There are over 600 known pasta shapes. ~ Americans eat about 20 pounds of pasta per person per year.

Saturday, October 19th

Debbie Roney Smith on October 16, 2019October 15, 2019

Look below the photos for details. Yard sales, volunteer opportunity’s, and fun! Be sure to check the weather. Rain is in the forecast for many areas of the panhandle.

October 18th AND 19th starting at 8am. Yard sale at 4617 Meadowview Road in Marianna!

October 19th starting at 7am this yard sale will be located at 2371 6th Street in Alford. Men’s and woman’s clothes and shoes, potted plants, kitchen appliances, dishes, bathroom and bedroom stuff, drywall tools, and a hospital bed. Be sure to check it out.

October 19th from 9am till 3pm or until the clothes are gone. Save The Closet and Jaco Angels will be at 2093 Porter Ave in Grand Ridge to give Jackson County Residents the chance to get free warm clothes! They have TONS!!! Please spread the word. They have been collecting donations for weeks and will be here to help the community.

October 19th from 9am to 4pm The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement presents Pioneer Day and Goat Day! Free attractions and games for all ages, great live entertainment, arts, crafts, food, and games. This will be held at the Sam Atkins Park in Blountstown. Admission is $5 a person.

October 19th from 11am to 3pm at HOPE Project Inc located at 792 E Highway 20 in Youngstown. They are having this event to thank the local heroes who were there to help after Hurricane Michael. Everyone is welcome to go out.

Admission is free, entertainment starts at 10am at the Grounds of the Factory Stores of America Mall on Hwy 77 in Graceville. Harvest Day Festival will have a car show, bike ride, arts, crafts, and a parade!

Cemetery clean up from 8am to 1pm. Join the Panama City Cemetery Board to help clean up and beautify our cemeteries. Look on the photo for which cemeteries are participating. Don’t forget to take your gloves, rakes, and gas or hand powered tools. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please call 850-872-3199 for more information.

The cops and kids program promotes public safety and building positive relationships between kids and law enforcement while providing a family type atmosphere. Located at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach from 10am to 2pm.

Thursday, October 17th

Debbie Roney Smith on October 15, 2019October 14, 2019

A few helpful and fun events happening on Thursday.

6pm to 9pm on Thursday, October 17th at Gulf Coast Community College at the Student Union East in Panama City. The Florida Property & Casualty Insurance Fraud Task Force will be hosting a Fraud & Abuse help center for issues related to hurricane Michael. Go and meet with insurance, regulatory, and law enforcement professionals who will be available to assist you with issues related to fraud and abuse and the filing of complaints involving contractors, insurers, public adjusters to state and local law enforcement.

Olive Oil Tasting at Bespoken from 5pm to 7pm in Marianna. You can join them for a fun evening, as you learn about and sample the delicious creations from Green Gate Olive Grove. David and Sally from the grove with be there to share. Drop by for delicious food, refreshing drinks, store specials, and door prizes.

Grow your digital skills on Oct. 16th~preregister required

Debbie Roney Smith on October 14, 2019

Jackson County Chambers of Commerce and Main Street Marianna invite you to learn how to grow your digital skills. 11:am to 12:15pm on Wednesday, October, 16, 2019 at the Historic Russ House.

The holiday season is right around the corner — is your local business ready to connect with customers during the busiest time of the year? Register today to attend a viewing party for the annual holiday livestream.

Join the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Marianna as they partner up with Google & Constant Contact to bring local businesses expert tips to reach customers using free business listings, online advertising, and email marketing plans.

Each participant will receive a Swag Bag from Google with Small Business Information and Giveaways. You do not have to be a member of the Chamber to attend. Come network, learn and grow! Lunch will be provided. This is a free event.

Register using this link: http://www.jacksoncounty.com/events/details/google-livestream-spruce-up-your-holiday-marketing-plan-3028

National No Bra Day

Debbie Roney Smith on October 13, 2019February 27, 2020

Today, October 13th is National No Bra Day. The day promotes breast cancer awareness. It encourages wearers to leave the bras at home! It’s also a day when people rally to raise much needed money for breast cancer research. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and National No Bra Day falls almost in the middle. Most kinds of breast cancer can be treated if caught early. The first defense is a monthly self-breast exam. Get yearly physicals with a breast check included. It is also recommended that anyone over the age of 40 get a monogram yearly.

In 2019, an estimated 268,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the US, along with 62,930 new cases of non-invasive breast cancer. About 2,670 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in men in 2019. 62% of breast cancer cases are diagnosed at a localized stage, for which the five-year survival rate is 99%.

A place to check for a free mammogram is the Florida Health Department of Jackson County. If you are low income with no health insurance and between the ages of 50-64 you can call them with questions at 850-245-4444.

WonderWorks $10 special~Oct 10th through end of the month

Debbie Roney Smith on October 11, 2019October 10, 2019

WonderWorks Panama City Beach will offer a $10 special to residents of Bay, Calhoun, and Jackson county beginning October 10th through the end of the month. As the one year anniversary of Hurricane Michael hitting the Panama City Beach area approaches, WonderWorks is offering a special for local residents. The $10 special is the company’s way of helping those in the area who were impacted by the devastating hurricane to have a chance to reduce some stress, have some fun, and make some family memories. The 10/10 promotion day will begin on October 10, 2019 and run through the end of the month. “On the 10th day, of the 10th month in 2018, Hurricane Michael blew our lives around and turned our world upside down. Wonderworks invites you to come and take your mind off your upside down world and experience ours.”

Reduce some stress, have some fun, and make some memories. For more information click here: https://www.wonderworksonline.com/panama-city-beach/hurricane-special/

October 12th

Debbie Roney Smith on October 10, 2019October 8, 2019

This is going to be a long one! 6 great things going on. Read below each photo for details. Don’t forget the sunscreen, this is going to be another hot Saturday.