Today is the day Punxsutawney Phil will deliver a prediction for a longer winter or an early spring! Groundhog Day is a very popular North American tradition observed primarily in the United States and Canada. Historically, it is a holdover of an old Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that says a groundhog emerging from its burrow on February 2nd sees its shadow due to clear weather, it will retreat to its den and winter will persist for six more weeks; but if it does not see its shadow because of cloudiness, spring will arrive early.
While the in-person event has been canceled for safety, there will be an official livestream broadcast of the event offered by the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. There will be a video preshow beginning at 6:30 a.m. on February 2nd with fun facts and history. The live show, beginning at 7:15 a.m., will include Phil’s emergence and an official translation of his prediction. Visit the official website HERE to stream now!
Looking for something to do tomorrow morning that will keep you safely 6ft away from others AND in the delightful presence of nature? Consider visiting Tallahassee Nurseries from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for a free Coffee in the Garden event. RedEye Coffee, TeBella tea, Tasty Pastry, and Three Sons Bakery will be available for purchase! Buy some refreshing coffee, calming tea, or a savory treat to enjoy while you stroll through the gardens. Tomorrow’s event is predicted to have a cool morning with a high of 66°F while the sun shines through mild clouds.
Are you located in or around Grand Ridge? Do you have children? Looking to create fun memories and lifelong mementos with them? Consider reaching out to a local photographer, Chloe Bishop, to schedule a fun mini-session for the kiddos in February. The theme is princess/superhero, and is appropriate for all ages. Bishop has experience working with children and has produced beautiful portraits such as those attached to this post (please do not repost without permission).
Today is National Florida Day, an annual event held on January 25th that recognizes Florida as the 27th state to join the United States of America. Some quick history facts on the founding of the state:
Have a hankering for crab? Head to Crystal River Seafood in Tallahassee tomorrow for their All-You-Can-Eat-Crab-Legs-Monday! From 4 p.m. CST to 9 p.m. CST, you can enjoy bottomless crab legs served with fried shrimp and two side dishes.
Today, January 23rd is National Handwriting Day! It was established in 1977 by the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association to promote the consumption of pens, pencils, and writing paper. The date chosen is significant because it is the birthday of John Hancock, the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence. Celebrate this annual event by putting a writing utensil to a writing medium: 
Looking to polish up your resume? CareerSource Escarosa is hosting a virtual workshop focused on the techniques and principles of writing a resume or sprucing up an existing resume. Learn the do’s and do not’s of how to create an effective tool that will help land you interviews. The event includes tips on what resume format is most appropriate AND offers sources for free resume templates. The How-To: Resume 101 (VIRTUAL WORKSHOP) will be held each Thursday, starting tomorrow, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Unable to attend this timeslot and hoping to catch a different workshop? Visit the CareerSource calendar HERE: