Category: COVID-19

Open Mic Night

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Today from 6 PM to 8 PM, Pensacola Poetry is hosting their last Open Mic Night of the year. Advertised as “Part group therapy. Part open mic,” Pensacola Poetry is the area’s longest-running poetry open-mic night. There is no censorship and no rules other than to poem responsibly. All genders, races, ethnicities, religions, et cetera are respected and welcome. Additionally, musicians, singers, and other artists are welcome! Come out and enjoy this wonderful community of poetry at the local Constant Coffee & Tea in East Pensacola Heights.

Visit their Facebook event page for more info and future events!

National Call a Friend Day

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Although it has only been a tradition in recent years, National Call a Friend Day is a beloved celebration held annually. National Call a Friend Day was created to bridge the communication gap between friends who have been out of touch. Did you know that sending a text message overtook making phone calls as the most popular medium of communication for people under the age of 50yrs old in 2014? That means that those 56yrs old and under have likely been spending the last SIX years imagining the voices of friends, family, and work acquaintances in their heads. Yet oral communication is a vital component of self-care and community wellness; talking with friends and family can increase the release of dopamine, aka the feel-good neurotransmitter, which will make you feel more relaxed and happy. So call up someone you care about and catch up today in the spirit of National Call a Friend Day!  

Pensacola’s Palafox Market

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From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Palafox Markets will be open to all. Held in the MLK Plaza in Downtown Pensacola, the markets are host to artists, crafters, makers, cottage bakers, and farmers. It is an open-air market, but please be sure to practice safety precautions like wearing masks. As a bonus, the parking is free on Sundays!

Lights Along the River

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Every night until December 31st, the Earle May Boat Basin is hosting their annual Lights Along the River Drive Through Lights Display! COVID safe, you stay in your vehicle, tune to 99.3 FM for some holiday music, and drive through almost a mile of holiday lights AND seasonal themed displays. Occurs daily from 5 p.m. CST to 9 p.m. CST. 

Sunshine Riding Trails

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Debbie Roney Smith & friend at Sunshine Riding Trails, 2020

Looking for a fun experience to gift to a family member or friend this holiday season? Consider gifting a 1-4 hour horse ride with Sunshine Riding Trails! A local, family-owned business located outside of Panama City Beach, Sunshine Riding Trails boasts over 10,000 acres of Florida terrain to explore: everything from sandhills to preserved forest. Trail rides are available for individuals or groups, are based on experience, and offer a wonderful experience to explore Florida in a new way on beautiful Tennessee Walking Horses. For more information or to book your gift-experience now, visit the Sunshine Riding Trails official website HERE!

 

 

Saddle Up Santa

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Dothan Boots & Saddle Club’s Saddle Up Santa will still occur in 2020! This year, the event will be a drive-through in order to keep things safer for everyone. Saddle Up Santa is a drive-through Christmas Festival with tons of goodies, food, and gifts from Santa! Please be sure to bring a can of food for the Salvation Army Food Bank donation. The event will be held today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Houston County Farm Center; cars will enter from Cottonwood Road.

Sneads Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

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This Saturday, December 12th is the annual Town of Sneads Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. Starting at 4 p.m., the parade can be viewed on Hwy 90 and will drive from Sneads Auto Parts to McDaniels Grocery.

After the parade, City Hall will be hosting the Town tree lighting. There will be an inflatable set-up appropriate for small kids, free hot dogs, chips, drinks, and hot chocolate! Please wear masks to keep everyone safe, and be sure to bring warm coats.

Lafayette Landing Grand Opening Celebration

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Tomorrow is the opening of Lafayette Landing! Enjoy the unveiling of this new community space in downtown Marianna from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. this Thursday, December 10th. There will be a ribbon-cutting to start the event as well as live music, refreshments, and food trucks. Please wear masks for community safety! 

Jackson County Public Library Hosts Online Storytime

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Jackson County Public Library is adapting to these trying times with online storytime. On Wednesdays at 10 a.m. on Facebook, Miss. Peggy will be hosting Storytime. The first December date is tomorrow, December 9th! Visit the Jackson Public Library’s Facebook upcoming events page HERE to participate, find more details, or decide on specific dates.  

The Allison Christmas Spectacular 2020

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For the 13th year, the Allison Christmas Spectacular is being held in Havana, FL! This year, there will be 3 mega trees, 12 mini trees, 14 leaping arches, hundreds of strobes, and an array of dancing light sequences that will play to a mix of 8 different songs.

There is no charge to come see the lights, and the display is a drive-by, so it is safe for all and kind to the wallet! It will be occurring nightly until New Year’s from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.