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COVID-19 testing in Jackson County starting June 11th

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COVID-19 testing locations, times, and directions for Jackson County.

The Florida Department of Health in Jackson County will be offering COVID-19 testing in the following locations on the following dates and times:
Thursday, June 11th at the Graceville Civic Center located at 5224 Brown St., Graceville from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Tuesday, June 16th at Alford Community Center located at 2562 Park Ave, Alford from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Thursday, June 18th at the Jackson County Health Department located at 4979 Healthy Way, Marianna from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Tuesday, June 23rd at the Jackson County Health Department located at 4979 Healthy Way, Marianna from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Thursday, June 25th at the Jackson County Health Department located at 4979 Healthy Way, Marianna from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

You do not have to have symptoms of COVID-19 to be tested. The testing will be in a drive through format, will be performed with a nasopharyngeal swab and will be provided at no cost to the individual. They ask that people bring a valid form of identification and be prepared to answer a few questions related to their health and place of employment. They anticipate results to be available within 48 hours from the date of collection. Cloth face masks will be available at no cost to individuals who would like them. No appointment is necessary and testing is available to anyone who is age 18 and older.

If you have any questions, please contact the Jackson County Health Department’s COVID-19 call center at 850-526-2412 and press #1 to be connected a staff member.

Curbside Pickup Service at Library in Marianna

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Jackson County Public Library in Marianna Announces Curbside Pickup Service. Effective immediately, library patrons can select items for checkout at the library and pick them up through contactless curbside pickup. Pickup hours are from 9:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

This is how it works:
1. If necessary, look at the Library Online Catalog to get titles, authors, etc. of items you would like to borrow. Library staff are unable to select items for you.
2. Go to www.jcplfl.org and fill out the Curbside Pickup request form.
3. Fill in the form with the appropriate information (card number, name, and phone number) and then list the items you wish to borrow. Be sure to click on “submit” when the form has been completed.
4. The available items will be pulled, checked out, put into a bag, and labeled with the name of the cardholder. We can have your items ready for pickup within 24 hours. There is a limit of 5 items per card and 5 DVDs per household.
5. Library staff will call to inform you that your pickup is ready.
6. When you arrive for pickup, call (850) 482-9631 to let us know you have arrived, and open your trunk.
7. A staff person will take the bag and deposit it into the open trunk. Depositing items into the trunk will allow us to maintain the requisite social distance of at least six feet.
If you do not have internet access, you may call the library at (850) 482-9631 to request items. When you are ready to return items, deposit them into one of the library’s outdoor book drops. This includes DVDs and audiobooks for the time being. You may then repeat the process. Returned items will be quarantined for a period of 72 hours. If cardholder owes more than $10 in fines and fees, they will be informed of the amount and allowed to check out, but will not be allowed additional checkouts until payment arrangements are made with library staff.

Sneads Food Giveaway & Volunteer Opportunity~June 11

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Sneads Food Giveaway & Volunteer Opportunity on June 11th. Food and Snack/Food Box Distribution. Held at Sneads Ball Field
Legion Rd in Sneads from 11 AM – 1 PM,  They ask you to please stay in your vehicle and clean your trunk or back seat before going then leave the door open so volunteers can put food in. 3 families per vehicle and no children allowed.

Volunteer Opportunity: They are always in of need help with this, so if you are in need of volunteer or community service hours, please join them. Show up about 30 minutes early and dont forget to bring your paperwork that they can sign off on.

 

A Penumbral Lunar Eclipse~June 5th and 6th

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On June 5th and 6th, the Strawberry Full Moon will pass through the faint outer shadow of the Earth, known as a penumbral lunar eclipse, the second of four penumbral lunar eclipses this year. Weather permitting, those in Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa and the South Eastern areas of South America might notice the Moon turn slightly darker, or seem less bright, during the maximum phase of the eclipse. A penumbral lunar eclipse can be subtle and sometimes difficult to distinguish from a normal full moon.

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth aligns between the Full Moon and the Sun, blocking the Sun’s rays from reaching the Full Moon. A total eclipse occurs when Earths umbra – the central, dark part of its shadow – obscures all of the Moon’s surface. During a partial eclipse only a part of the Moon’s surface is obscured by Earth’s umbra. A penumbral lunar eclipse happens when Earth’s faint penumbral, outer shadow falls on the Moon, like the one we already experienced on January 10th and are what the remaining three lunar eclipses will be this year on June 5th, July 5th and November 31st. The early Indigenous people of North America kept track of the seasons and lunar months by naming them according to events during that time. June’s Full Moon is either the last full moon of spring, or the first of the summer, and is called the “Strawberry Moon”. According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the name originated with Algonquin tribes in eastern North America – and was used as a signal to gather the ripening wild strawberries. Colonial Americans adopted some of the indigenous moon names and applied them to their own calendar system – which is still used today.

While June’s Strawberry Full Moon eclipse may be visible from start to finish from some areas – a total of 3 hours 18 minutes – other areas will only experience the Moon rise or set during the eclipse. Unfortunately, for North America and most of South America, this event will be happening below their horizon. We will see the next one on July 4–5, 2020 – Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.

Southern Fields Brewing Grand Opening – a weekend long event!

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Please join them for the Grand Opening of Southern Fields Brewery Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – June. 5th, 6th, and 7th at 2328 Hwy 2, Campbellton, FL 32426. The grand opening event will have The Green Gate Olive Grove food truck, LIVE music by Jesse Roberts, outdoor bar games, and some good beer!

Before entering the establishment please visit the hand sanitizer station first outside the entrance. The tasting room is operating at 50% capacity. The use of a face mask is encouraged. No groups larger than 8 to a table and a distance of 6 feet must be maintained between tables. They are asking that if you have a weakened immune system or have had any symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, or experienced fever in the last 48 hours that you stay home.

Friday, June 5, 2020 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Kick Off! Live music by Jesse Roberts starts at 7pm with food provided by Green Grove Olive

Saturday, June 6, 2020 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Party Continues with food provided by Green Grove Olive
Sunday, June 7, 2020

1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
SUNDAY FUNDAY! Beer and Mimosa’s, Live music by Jesse Roberts starts at 2pm with food provided by Green Grove Olive

Red Snapper Season started June 1st

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Federally permitted red snapper season began yesterday and runs through August 1. Snapper are managed differently in the Gulf versus the Atlantic and in state versus federal waters. Gulf state waters are from shore to 9 nautical miles. Atlantic state waters are from shore to 3 nautical miles. The southeastern United States is home to the largest concentration of saltwater recreational fishing in America. Whether seeking iconic fish to catch for sport or for sustenance, recreational fishing in the Southeast generates more than $15 billion in sales annually for more than 4.5 million fishermen taking more than 36 million fishing trips every year.

The Gulf season for federally-permitted for-hire operations is June 1-Aug. 1. The 2020 Gulf red snapper season for anglers fishing from private recreational vessels will be June 11- July 25 (45 days).

Art of Glass in Apalachicola

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Looking for something to do on a rainy day? Here on vacation? Need something for the kids to do? Or just have an artistic side?  Art of Glass in Apalachicola has just resumed Bits and Pieces One-hour drop in art classes. This is a Covid 19 safe outdoor art class in Apalachicola.

Let them help you find your inner artist. You pick your canvas glass and other media and create your work of art outdoors under a tent in a Covid 19 safe setting. When it’s completed, they coat it in a clear epoxy resin and you can pick up your masterpiece the next day. Just call Devorah at Art of Glass 47 Market Street Apalachicola at 850-370-1019. Call ahead with a time and a day that’s convenient for you & your group or just show up.
Two convenient classes held daily at 12pm & 2pm. Great for parties, company outings or family get togethers. Also Girls night out classes “Byob” by appointment. Bring something special home from your vacation that you can enjoy for years. Art of Glass is located at 47 Market St. Directly across the street from the Gibson Inn at the foot of the bridge in Apalachicola

www.artofglassboutique.com

Sales Tax Holiday~May 29th – June 4th

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The 2020 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday has been passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor DeSantis. This sales tax holiday begins on Friday, May 29, 2020 and ends on Thursday, June 4, 2020. They are predicting this hurricane season to be a sever one.

During this holiday period, qualifying items related to disaster preparedness are exempt from sales tax. However, the sales tax holiday does not apply to the rental or repair of any of the qualifying items. Additionally, the sales tax holiday does not apply to sales in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment or airport.

A few items that qualify are: reusable ice (reusable ice packs) ~any portable, self-powered light source (powered by battery, solar, hand-crank, or gas) ~Candles ~Flashlights ~Lanterns ~any gas or diesel fuel container, including LP gas and kerosene containers  ~Batteries, including rechargeable batteries, listed sizes only (excluding automobile and boat batteries) ~Coolers and ice chests (food-storage; nonelectrical) ~Bungee cords ~Ground anchor systems ~Radios (powered by battery, solar, or handcrank) ~Two-way weather band ~Ratchet straps ~Tarpaulins (tarps) ~Tie-down kits ~plastic sheeting ~plastic drop cloths ~and other flexible waterproof sheeting and for $750 or less: Portable generators used to provide light or communications, or to preserve food in the event of a power outage.

For more information click: https://floridarevenue.com/DisasterPrep/Pages/default.aspx

Cottondale boil water effect today(May 19) at 7am

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Cottondale residents will be under a boil water notice starting Tuesday, May 19th at 7am due to a water line repair. City leaders say this planned notice will cover the west side of Magnolia Street between Railroad Street and Highway 90, Faney Street from Magnolia Street to Highway 231, Church Street from Magnolia Street to Highway 231, and St. Andrews Street from Magnolia Street to Highway 231.

City leaders say all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes should be boiled at a rolling boil of one minute. They say you can also use bottled water. The notice will remain in effect until a bacteriological survey shows the water is safe to drink.
If you have questions, you can call Floyd Scott, the Public Works Director, and the City of Cottondale at 850-486-6000.

yard sale~May 16th

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People are starting to have yard sales again. This one is today from 7:30am to noon. Located at 1034 Tri County Road in Graceville. Shoppers are limited to 8 at a time. Please be safe out there ~ and have fun!