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on This is looking like another hot and busy weekend. A few things to do on Friday, September 27th. Please read under each photo about the event. The final photo is Oktoberfest festival that is help on Friday and Saturday. Check back tomorrow for some ideas for what to do on Saturday!
on Spirit of Jackson will be held at Citizens Lodge Park on October 10th from 4pm to 8pm. This event is for you to join neighbors and friends for an evening celebrating the resilience of the citizens of Jackson County. One year after Hurricane Michael, let us take time to look back and celebrate how far we have come!
They will be having a Hay Bail Decorating Contest! This is open to all youth organizations, civic groups, businesses, and clubs in Jackson County. Entry forms must be received by September 27th. Please be sure to print and read all rules to make sure you have the current and correct information. Please contact them for any questions at 850-482-8061. Addresses and email are on the 3rd and 4th photo. Have fun and don’t forget to mark your calendars now for this upcoming event.
on National Voter Registration Day(NVRD) is a holiday celebrated on the forth Tuesday of every September. To see if you are registered to vote or need to do so, you can go online here: http://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote or visit your local DMV.
This day was first observed in 2012 and has been growing in popularity ever since. National Voter Registration Day is a day of civic unity. It’s an opportunity to set aside differences and celebrate democracy and the rights and opportunities we all share as Americans. Every year millions of Americans find themselves unable to vote because they missed a registration deadline, didn’t update their registration, or aren’t sure how to register. NVRD wants to make sure everyone has the opportunity to vote. NVRD seeks to create broad awareness of voter registration opportunities to reach tens of thousands of voters who may not register otherwise.
on Last Friday, September 20th, millions of people worldwide gathered to advocate for positive environmental change and protest the inadvisable policy decisions being made by those in power.
The Global Climate Strike was organized in part because of the long-standing Fridays for Future strike. F4F was started by the globally inspiring teen activist Greta Thunberg. Every Friday, she strikes to bring awareness to the climate crisis our world is facing. Now she is inspiring a generation of young people to advocate and many more besides join in.
The Panhandle’s main strike location was on the historic steps in Tallahassee. Local student activists, event organizers, local adult advocates, and city officials all spoke. People stood alongside the road, held signs, and chanted for hours. People chatted with strangers about governmental policy, sustainable habits, environmentally friendly pet care, and so much more. Below are a few photos taken at the event by http://www.instagram.com/noahs.notions.
on Never Forgotten Baby Gowns is a non profit that was founded in June of 2017 and the group was started by women from Rivertown Community Church. Although Angel Gowns is not new, it was a need in our area that they felt The Lord called them to fill. They currently serve our communities in the Florida Panhandle. Their goal is to provide a glimpse of God’s love for His children by providing a service to families who experience the loss of a baby. They repurpose wedding gowns into burial “angel gowns” for stillborn, premature, and infant deaths. These gowns will be provided at ‘no charge’ to grieving families in our communities and are donated to Jackson County Hospital in Marianna.
If you wish to donate a wedding gown or pastel colored formal please let them know. If you wish to donate lace, thread, pearl like beads, small satin covered type buttons, ribbon, cutting boards, seamstress scissors (that have not been used for paper), sewing machine, or other quality items please let them know. If you are interested in joining the group please let them know so they can share some information with you.
Like to sew? Consider joining ‘Never Forgotten ~ Angel Gowns’ Saturday, October 19th for one of the monthly sewing/crafting baby bracelets gathering. They meet at the Jackson County Library 9am-1pm on the 3rd Saturday of the month (as announced on the FB page).
From donated wedding dresses repurposed into beautiful burial angel gowns in which they donate to Jackson Hospital/OB Unit. Whether you sew for fun or are a talented seamstresses won’t you consider using your talents to help our community. Making the angel gowns is not difficult and you are welcome to “come and see” at any of the Sewing Saturday monthly events in the Marianna. They provide the wedding dress material, patterns, as well as examples, guidance and encouragement. For more information click on the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/NeverForgottenAngelGowns
on Chipola Area Habitat for Humanity-Washington & Jackson Counties need volunteers. Saturday, Sept 21st from 7:45am to noon at 4217 Oak Street in Marianna. They will be deconstructing the interior of this home to prepare for its complete renovation. Skilled and non-skilled volunteers are needed. If you are interested please register for this volunteer opportunity by calling the office at 850-482-2187 ext. 102.
on September is National Suicide Prevention Month, all month mental health advocates, prevention originations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. It truly is okay if you don’t feel okay. According to the officials with the Life Management Center, Bay and Washington counties rank among the highest in the state for suicide rates. For those dealing with a crisis Life Management has a phone line always open. The 24/7, 365 days a year phone number is 850-522-4485. Research shows people who are having thoughts of suicide feel relief when someone asks after them in a caring way. Findings suggest acknowledging and talking about suicide may reduce rather then increase suicidal ideation.
Every day, 22 veterans commit suicide, that’s 22 too many. HOPE can help with PTSD, TBI, depression, anxiety, pain, marriage/family issues, spiritual concerns. The HOPE project provides free Equine Assisted Therapy and free counseling for Vets, First Responders and their family members. This is a nonprofit organization that seeks to bring hope and healing through the use or horses who many of which have been rescued from slaughter houses. Call 850-896-4868 for more information.
For outside of Bay County #SuicideAwareness, call 800-273-8255 available 24 hours everyday.
on September 21st is another busy Saturday in the Panhandle. Read below the photos for information on a few of the things going on. It is going to be another hot on so don’t forget your sunscreen and to stay hydrated. Have a great weekend!
on All call for photographers. Help tell the story of 1 year after a category 5 devastated our communities, they are planning to cover 2 counties. Meet Sept 19th at 4pm CT at .Chipola Baptist Ministries located at 2540 Lakeshore Drive in Marianna. Contact Coba Beasley at 850-526-4050 for more information.
on West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) is having a planned power outage on September 19th from 9pm to approximately 10:30pm impacting all members served by the Chipley substation. The junction inside the substation that was damaged during Hurricane Michael will be repaired by PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, WFEC’s generation & transmission cooperative during this time. This outage will impact 3,962 meters in Chipley, Wausau, Orange Hill, Duncan Community, Sapp Church Community, Rock Hill Community, New Home & Salem Communities, Hwy 273, Richter’s Crossroads, Lovewood Community, and the Falling Waters area.
WFEC apologizes for any inconvenience this outage may cause. These repairs are necessary to improve the quality of service to the members in that area. For addition information or to verify if you will be affected by the outage, contact your local district office at (850) 263-3231 or (800)342-7400.
