on Cottondale City is sponsoring a city wide cleanup for one week only. So this weekend if you live in Cottondale hopefully you can find some time to clean up your property a little. They will be picking up May 18th thru May 22nd. The flyer below has a list of what is and isn’t accepted. Anything left after May 22nd will NOT be picked up. Hopefully other cities will follow suit and we can all clean up!
on Don’t forget farms and farmers markets are opening back up around the panhandle. Be sure to check with your favorite local ones to see when they are open. Support locals when possible! Here is the flyer for the Farmer’s Market in Chipley. Details on photo. Most markets in this area seem to be open on Saturday mornings and some on Tuesday and Thursdays as well. Be safe and remember social distancing, stay home when sick, and wash hands for at least 20 seconds.
on Open this Saturday May 9th at 8am. They will have peas, beans, squash, zucchini, and much more! The first 5 customers will receive a FREE box of variety vegetables. Call Trent Childs at (850) 209-8321 with any questions. The farm is located at 7202 Old Spanish Trail in Grand Ridge. If you want them to they are offering curbside orders. Call them in advance and they will put it in your car for you.
on Thursday’s super flower moon is the third straight super moon of the year. It follows March’s worm moon and April’s pink moon. The next super moons won’t appear until April 27, 2021, and May 26, 2021. A super moon is a new or full moon that happens at the time of the month when the moon is closest to Earth in its orbit, also known as perigee. That means it’s going to look extra big and bright – up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter than a micro moon, or when a full moon farthest away from Earth, according to NASA. The flower moon moniker is just another name for this month’s full moon. “May’s Full Flower Moon name is not surprising,” The Old Farmer’s Almanac says. “Flowers spring forth in abundance this month!” It’s also known as the mother’s moon, milk moon, and corn planting moon. Officially, the full moon peaks at 6:45 a.m. EDT on Thursday morning, but you won’t be able to see it then because it will be below the horizon. But don’t worry, it will still be big and bright both Wednesday and Thursday nights.
on Farmer’s Markets in the Panhandle are starting to open back up. Be sure to check your area before heading out. Here are two that have advertised to be open this Saturday. May 2nd. Remember to please keep social distancing. 6 to 12 feet apart. Cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough, and please stay home if you are sick.
on St. Joseph Bay Humane Society was launched in 1998 and is a No-Kill Animal Shelter located in Port St. Joe and serves all of Gulf County & Mexico Beach . They are dedicated to serving the abandoned and unwanted pets of our community. They provide enrichment and veterinary care to every animal in their care. SJBHS pets have been placed all over the United States and they are proud to partner with numerous animal rescue groups to ensure every pet has a home.
Their COMMUNITY PET FOOD BANK is up and running! On Tues – Sat 10:00-3:00 EST. Stop by the shelter to pick up dog or cat food if you are in need! No paperwork or calling ahead required. It is all on the honor system and just take what you need. The food bank and shelter are located at 1007 10th St. in Port St. Joe, in between the Thrift Hut and the shelter.
For more information call them at (850) 227-1103 or check them out on FB or click on this link.
https://www.sjbhumanesociety.org
on Mark Sheldon won the mayoral race Tuesday by beating Josie Strange with nearly 60% of the vote. Sheldon said he’s happy the people selected him as their next mayor and he’s ready to go to work. Sheldon is set to be sworn into office today at 9 AM.
on April 14th is Municipal Election Day. Registered voters in Graceville, Grand Ridge, Malone, Marianna and Sneads are eligible to vote in their town election at each city hall. Mail-in ballots have been distributed for those who choose to vote by mail but the polls will be open at City Hall from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Kim Applewhite said every precaution has been put in place in light of COVID-19. Voters will enter one at a time and after each voter leaves, the area, including the writing utensil will be disinfected. There are about 950 registered voters in District 2 which is the district where there is an election. Please remember to wear a mask, stay at least 6 to 10 feet away from everyone, and go alone if possible to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
The Jackson County Times will be covering the elections via teleconference and internet and will report results as they are available Tuesday evening.
on During this time of daily changes and the students home from school, Jackson County like most counties nation wide worked out a way to feed students. We want all children to be able to eat and this offers them 2 meals a day. Check with your local county to see what plan they have in place. Below are the guidelines on the curb-side meals.
~Curbside meals (2 meals per day for 2 days) will be available from 9:30-11:30 A.M. at Cottondale Elementary, Golson Elementary, Graceville Elementary, Grand Ridge School, Malone School, Marianna Middle School, Riverside Elementary School and Sneads Elementary School.
~All children 18 years old and younger (21 and under for special needs individuals) are eligible – you do NOT have to be enrolled in a Jackson County School. High school students, as well as younger students may pick up their meals at any location – does not have to be your home school.
on Another busy weekend in the Panhandle. So many events happening all over. Below are just a few of them. Be sure to check under each photo for details on each event. Some need you to register beforehand. This Saturday is shaping up to be a warm and sunny day. And don’t forget the weekly events like the Farmer’s Market in Marianna which is every Saturday morning.
