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on An evening at Hogwarts! How fun does this sound? Friday August 2nd from 6pm to 7pm in Crawfordville at the Wakulla Public Library you can travel into the Wizarding World and visit Hogwarts for a celebration of all things Harry Potter and an evening of being up to no good! Games, themed activities, and amazing treats await. This will be followed by a related film. Costumes, wands, and Wizards Unite players all welcomed and encouraged to go.
on This park isn’t secluded but it sure feels like it. Blue Pond Park is located south of I-10 in Chipley which is in Washington County. It is also known as Blue Lake Earl Gilbert Landing. This cute park is located on this beautiful lake. They have a playground, gazebo, bridge, pavilion, and ducks! The ducks are not shy and will waddle right up to you. They do have restrooms that are locked at sunset. When you get off I-10 head south and it is located on the east side of the road. It looks like a little park or rest area. It is right on the road but is so quiet. They are doing construction but it isn’t too dirty or loud. This would be a great place for a romantic picnic or a lunch by the river with your family.
on Waterfront home on Merritts Mill Pond. Recent updates include granite counter tops, interior & exterior paint, wood laminate flooring, new carpet in guest bedrooms, new garage door with auto opener, bronze fixtures, plus more. Quiet neighborhood close to shopping and restaurants. Split Bedroom floor plan. Open Kitchen, breakfast room, great room. Separate formal living room & dining room. Living room and great room with back to back gas fireplace. Master bedroom, additional bedroom & great room with views of mill pond. Back screen porch which also has a waterfront view. Master bath with garden tub, separate shower, linen closet, double sinks, large walk in closet. French doors from great room and master bedroom to screen porch. Wired for surround sound. Asking price $389.900.
on Bonsai by Dori is located in Cottondale and was established in 1997. As you drive along I-10 you probably have seen a sign advertising for this tree shop. They are open during the summer from 8:30am to 5pm, 7 days a week. The founder Dori Hayes discovered her love of Bonsai while working in a nursery in Seattle many years ago. Bonsai trees can live to be 100’s of years old. The oldest tree she owns is 107. They have a few that may be older but they don’t know for sure. They display about 100 trees in the shop however they have thousands. They have a nursery facility and also greenhouses that they use. The shop also sells other types of trees including maples. For the past 20 years, visitors have stopped by to check out these trees. Southern Living did a write up in their magazine about Bonsai by Dori.
Bonsai are trees made into dwarfs by careful root and stem pruning coupled with root restriction. A well shaped bonsai will resemble a very old tree or grove of trees. A few steps to caring for your bonsai: ~Consistency is key ~regular watering is job number 1~ interior bonsai need very little fertilizer to thrive~ a little trim is better (don’t cut too much off)~ every 2-3 years repot your bonsai.
Call 850-352-4390 for more information.
on Falling Waters State Park is located 3 miles south of Chipley. It was established in 1962 and is 171 acres in Washington County. The park contains a 73-foot waterfall, the highest in the state of Florida. The hours are 8am to sundown, 365 days a year. With it being only a few miles south of I-10, the park provides travelers with a quiet, serene stop on your journey. You can see beautiful native and migrating butterflies in the butterfly garden, take a dip in the lake, or have a picnic with family or friends. Hikers can experience the verdant, gently sloping landscape of North Florida. Park Rangers host interpretive programs in the amphitheater and they have a full facility campsite. The more it rains the fuller and stronger the waterfall flows.
The park serves many purposes but the primary function is to protect a series of sinkholes, particularly the chimney sinkhole that Florida’s highest waterfall cascades into before disappearing into the park’s network of terrestrial caves. The park also highlights the historical legacy of the region due to its ideal location and resources while providing resource-based recreation and preserving the unique natural features.
You can go hiking(3 short nature trails), geo-seeking(all you need is your hand-held GPS device), fishing(2 acre lake, just take fishing gear and a Florida Freshwater License), swimming(white sand beach and a place to shower to rinse off afterward), picnicking(they have picnic tables next to the bathrooms), camping(on one of the highest hills in Florida), bird watching(over 100 birds currently listed as viewed in the park), family reunions(2 pavilions can be reserved),wildlife viewing(you may see deer, fox, squirrels, lizards, turtles, and snakes), and a playground.
Domestic pets are permitted in designated day-use areas in most Florida State Parks. Pets must be kept on a hand held lease 6 feet or shorter at all times and be well-behaved. As always please remember to put your trash in the provided cans and also pick up after your pets.It is just $5 a car to get in and they do except credit cards.
Call 850-638-6130 for more information and availability.
on July 27th at the Walmart in Crawfordville from 10am to 4:30pm Walmart is offering this family-friendly event with engaging activities that parents and kids will love. Be sure to visit them in-store to tie-dye your own shirt and make your own slime or cereal necklace. They are hoping you will enjoy the last days of summer inside where it is cool and dry!
on So impressed with how many groups are offering free backpacks and school supplies, many with fun activities too. I am sure even more events are out there, check with your local schools and hospitals. Remember Jackson County students are all getting free school supplies this year (past blog). Florida and Alabama are also offering tax free school shopping days for things you don’t get for free and clothes! For college students you also can get computers and text books if bought during the tax free periods. Read past post if you need details for that. Be sure to read under each of these photos and also follow up with the individual place to make sure the event is still going on and hasn’t been cancelled, postponed, or relocated.
on Another Farmer’s Market. This one is located in Fort Walton Beach Landing Park on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month it is year-around from 8am to 1pm. 139 SE Brooks Street. The farmers, artisan food vendors, and crafters offer an array of locally grown and handmade items. You never know what you will find at the FWB Farmers Market! They have invited all to stroll down the streets of Downtown Fort Walton Beach after the market and check out the local flavor and southern hospitality. The community offers many unique boutiques, restaurants, and bars perfect for a Saturday afternoon!
on Southside Farmer’s Market 2019 Season is the event name on FB. The City of Tallahassee hosts this event. It is at the Walker-Ford Community Center Annex at 2301 Pasco St in Tallahassee. They will host this every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month till December 19th. The hours are 3pm to 7pm and feature fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruits, eggs, and seafood. The market also showcases local talent, cooking demonstrations, and homemade products from local entrepreneurs. This Thursday, July 25th will be the next one.
on Where did July go? This month has been going so fast. Here are a few events being held in the Panhandle this Thursday.
