Category: Events

Help Partners for Pets “Raise the Woof”

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Petoberfest

Partners for Pets is holding their 2nd annual Petoberfest this month. A non-profit no-kill animal shelter in Marianna, this year’s proceeds will go to helping them “Raise the Woof!” Partners for Pets is currently working hard to raise funds to build a desperately needed facility that will provide a temporary home for the animals while they work to find them forever homes. They are holding a silent auction through their Facebook (click here to visit their page) with new items throughout the month. So head over to check out the goodies you could win: paintings, a grandfather clock, jewelry, and more!

Additionally, Partners for Pets will be holding an in-person Petoberfest on Friday, October 30th. From 4pm-8pm at Madison Street Park, visit this Halloween-themed fundraiser with your family, friends, kids, and even pets (on a leash please!). Halloween costumes are encouraged and there will be treats and contests fit for the young and furry. There will be things to see like live entertainment, things to do like a dunk-tank, things to buy, and lots of yummy food. Hope to see you there to support this worthy cause!

Jackson County Pumpkin Patch

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Happy October everyone, fall is officially here! Are you looking for something fun and easy on the wallet to do now that the weather is cooling down? Check out a new Jackson County seasonal special – the Spanish Trail Farms’ pumpkin patch!

-photos submitted by a local photographer & friend of the blog-

PUMPKIN PATCH DETAILS

  • Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday’s
  • On certain days, $3 educational hayrides will be offered that offer an inside look at farm operations and the growing process
    • If you have kids 2yrs-old or under, they ride for free!
    • Specific timeslots are available on their Facebook
    • Scheduled to take 15-25mins
-photos submitted by a local photographer & friend of the blog-
  • On certain days, they offer additional goods such as free boiled peanuts, produce for sale, and Halloween/fall decorations for sale
  • A great place to take the family for some cute pictures
  • Pumpkins are for sale; $3 for small and $5 for large 

Spanish Trails Farm is located at 7202 Old Spanish Trail Grand Ridge, FL 32442
Call them at 850-557-3123 or visit their Facebook page to keep up-to-date on their hours and future events. 

Drive-In Concert & Fireworks ~ Sept 5th

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Latitude28 Band is an international Top-40’s band based in Lake Nona, Florida. They specialize in bringing arena-style production to the local stage, performing songs that cross genres with something for everyone. They put on a great concert and love what they do! Take a friend or the whole family to this outdoor concert and from your socially-distanced parking space, enjoy the Top 40’s music production with synced lighting, LED panels, sparklers, and CO2 jets. They will cap off the night with spectacular FIREWORKS! Food and beverages will be available from Valhalla Grill as well as others!

–Address: North Florida Fairgrounds
441 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301
–Gates open at 6:00 pm
–Tickets on sale at eventbrite.com at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/latitude28s-drive-in-concert-fireworks-extravaganza-tallahassee-fl-tickets-117683623887

Space is limited. Be sure to arrive early for the best viewing!
Gates open at 6:00 pm. The first 100 cars receive a SWAG BAG!–Tickets may also be purchased at the gates the night of the show if it is not sold out
–Space is limited
–No re-entry will be permitted
–Concert begins: 7:30 pm
–Fireworks: 10 pm
–Concessions Available: YES
–Restrooms Available: YES
–Family Friendly: YES
–NO outside food, alcohol, grills, firepits, weapons, personal fireworks, sparklers, or animals (service animals allowed)

JACKSON COUNTY BUSINESS SUPPORT GRANT PROGRAM

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Opportunity Florida, on behalf of Jackson County, will be accepting grant applications from businesses that have been financially impacted by COVID-19. The funding for these grants has been awarded to the County through the CARES Act 2020 from the federal government via the State of Florida.
To qualify, your business must be:
1. A for-profit privately held business that was established on or before January 1, 2019
2. Must have a physical location in Jackson County, Florida
3. May be a business franchise that is locally owned (not a company-owned location facility).
4. Must have a demonstrated reduction in sales revenue of 5% or greater due to the loss of business income related to COVID-19
5. A small business as defined as employing 1-50 employees** may qualify for up to $20,000.
6. A regular business as defined as employing 50+ employees** may qualify for up to $10,000.
7. Can be a sole proprietorship-based business.
More details are included on the Business Grant Application, which may be obtained on the following websites: Jackson County (www.jacksoncountyfl.gov), Jackson County Chamber of Commerce (www.jacksoncounty.com), or Opportunity Florida (www.opportunityflorida.com) .
Applications may be submitted via email to info@opportunityflorida.com or in person at the Opportunity Florida office, 4636 Highway 90, Suite K, Marianna beginning last Monday, August 31, 2020 at 8 am CDT. Please note, all applications submitted in person must be in a sealed envelope.
Applications will be reviewed in the order that they are received, according to the completeness of the application submission package (the application will not be fully accepted until all necessary support items are included in the submission package). Applications will be accepted until the business category grant funds are exhausted or December 15, 2020, whichever comes first.
To learn more about the Jackson County CARES Act 2020 Business Support Grant, visit the websites or call Roy Baker at (850) 633-4119.
Opportunity Florida is a regional economic development organization that serves the ten counties that make up the Northwest Florida Rural Area of Opportunity (RAO). The counties include Holmes, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jackson, Liberty, Wakulla, Walton, and Washington.

Sept 1st~virtual lighthouse climb

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If you’ve never participated in a Full Moon Climb at the Saint George Island Lighthouse and Museum, tonight is your chance. They are giving a full moon climb virtually on Facebook. Be sure to join them at 7:45 pm, tonight, September 1st. 

Virtual sunset/full moon climb – Tuesday, 9/1 from 7:45pm-8:15pm (weather permitting – if it’s not too cloudy or rainy) they’ll be going live from the top of the lighthouse for a virtual sunset/full moon climb. They hope you’ll join them on Facebook to view the Corn Moon. The September full moon in 2020 is called the Corn Moon because Native American tribes began harvesting their staple foods, such as corn, at this time. Full Moon names are attributable to native American tribes, most notably the Algonquin, who named the moons to mark the changing seasons.

Click this link to go to the FB page for them to watch it live! https://www.facebook.com/St.GeorgeIslandLighthouse

Laser Show

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Cabin Fever Drive-in Laser Show! September 3rd, 4th and 5th 2020 to the Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, Alabama!
Got Cabin Fever? Avoid the crowds, keep the family safe! Pile up into the safety of your own vehicle and head out for the fantastic Drive-in Cabin Fever Laser Show! 3 action packed mind blowing shows per night! The family friendly Laser Shows include the latest Musical hits, Mind Blowing lasers and fantastic Graphic Effects!
Make it a great romantic evening out or family friendly outing! This is an event for all ages! Tickets start at only $20 per car load! Get them before we sell out!
This is a Drive-in Laser Show intended to offer safety and social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19, they ask that you remain in or around your vehicle during the duration of the show. Tickets must be purchased in advance. They will not be taking cash or payment at the gate DUE TO COVID-19 precautions. Also take your own food and drinks since no vendors will be there.

Saturday August 22nd

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Saturday August 22nd at 8am be sure to stop at this multi-family yard sale on Magnolia Road (down from Bear Paw). You can also stop by the Marianna Farmer’s Market from 8 to 11. Or possibly check and prepare for upcoming hurricanes. They have 2 TS forming and headed for the gulf this coming week. Did you know if they both turn into hurricanes it will be the first time 2 hurricanes were in the Gulf at the same time? Keep an eye out for Marco and Laura. If we had a hurricane come are you ready?   Be safe, have fun, and enjoy your weekend!

             

 

Jackson County COVID-19 testing now 7 days a week

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The Florida Department of Emergency Management (DEM) has opened a COVID-19 testing location in Jackson County. The local County Health Department will be discontinuing their routinely scheduled testing.
This Marianna location will offer 7-day a week testing availability between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
-The site is in parking lot of the Dollar General located at 4264 Lafayette St in Marianna.
-Testing consists of a shallow nasal self-swab. This means the patient will swab their own nose under the supervision of the technician.
-No appointment is necessary
-There is no cost to the individual
-Individuals wishing to be tested must be age 18 or older.
-Negative results will be notified by the Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 call center and positive results be notified by local County Health Department staff.

Open House schedule for Jackson County

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Jackson County School District has released open house dates for the 2020-2021 school year. They strongly encourage everyone to wear masks to the open house and stay home if they are sick.

Once school is in session, August 24, the mandatory mask on buses and in class changes (6-12 for class changes) will be enforced.

Bay County Animal Shelter offering $25 adoptions August 15th

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With the cheap prices for cats and dogs this weekend is the time to add a new family member! All animals from the shelter come vaccinated and checked for any underlying medical conditions.  All dogs that are old enough are heartworm tested. All cats are tested for feline leukemia or FIV,  and they’re all microchipped. So, when you go in and you pick an animal out, it’s ready to go!

With the Humane Society Of Bay County closed for the time being, officials say it’s even more important to get animals adopted so the shelter doesn’t fill up. The Bay County Animal Shelter is working to get as many animals into loving homes as quickly as they can.

The adoption event this Saturday will be at the Bay County Animal Shelter from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and all pets are $25.

ANIMAL & ADOPTION CENTER:                                                                                                                                             1600 Bay Avenue
Panama City, FL 32405
 Main Phone: (850) 215-7120
 Fax: (850) 215-0464

https://adoptme.org/