Sunday~December 22nd

Last Sunday before Christmas. Expect cool and wet weather again today. Be safe out there.

Sunday, December 22nd from 11am to 4pm at 704 Main Street in Chipley they are having a holiday yard sale. They will have new and used things for sale.
December 22nd from 3pm to 6pm consider joining St. George Island UMC in Eastpoint for Christmas music sung by kids, sweet treats and refreshments.

December 21st

The last Saturday before Christmas and another cool and rainy day in the Panhandle. Be safe!

Food giveaway at Greenwood Park on Saturday starting at 10am until it is gone. This is a drive through event and only 2 families per vehicle. This is run by volunteers so please be sure to thank them and be polite. Thanks to Second Harvest of Tallahassee, JACO Angels Hurricane Relief Team, and IKIC Inc all teamed up to help our local communities.
Christmas Distribution on Dec 21st. 7am is fresh food, noon is toys and 3pm starts the nonperishables. Please stay in your vehicle and follow the signs and you must have a Jackson County ID. Chipola Baptist Association located at 3004 Highway 71 North in Marianna.
Holiday Fest: Light up the holidays will be held at two locations and two different dates. The Jackson County Public Library is hosting this Saturday, Dec. 21th from 12:00pm to 1:30pm at the Graceville Branch Library. They will have games, crafts, refreshments, and Santa will be there! Be sure to take the kids to this fun event!

December 20th~Freedom Ranch Christmas

December 20th at 6pm be sure to go to 1272 Whitfield Lane in Marianna for Freedom Ranch Christmas! It is all free! They will have pony painting, photos with horses, hot chocolate and desserts, toy giveaways, and gift card drawings.

Dec. 19th~Children’s Christmas Party

Thursday, December 19th the town of Greenwood and the Jackson County Public Library have joined together to host a children’s Christmas party! From 5pm to 7pm at 4207 Bryan Street. Holiday snacks will be served, Santa will be there, and the kids can decorate an ornament to take home!

Dec. 18th~Paramore’s Pharmacy & Gifts

This Wednesday is another holiday event. This Christmas Party will be held at Paramore’s Pharmacy & Gifts on 5th Street in Marianna. On December 18th from 2pm to 6pm they will be hosting their annual Christmas Party with loads of in store giveaways for all ages! They are excited to host yummy tastings of their new Chapel Hill Chocolates and beverage tastings from Good Times. Once a year incredible sales to complete all your last minute shopping for your friends and family, and gifts for yourself as well. They also offer FREE wrapping everyday.

Dec. 17th~Marianna Library

Holiday Fest: Light up the holidays will be held at two locations and two different dates. The Jackson County Public Library is hosting this Tuesday, Dec. 17th from 5:30pm to 7pm at the Marianna Library. They will have games, crafts, refreshments, and Santa will be there! Be sure to take the kids to this fun event!

Monday~Dec 16th~Dom’s Mobile Hut

Santa is coming! Where? To Dom’s Mobile Hut that is located in Marianna right next door to the UPS Store at 4415 Constitution Lane. From 3pm to 5pm they will have special promotions and this event is a child and pet friendly event!

Dom’s Mobile Hut is a fast and unlimited internet store and they also sell cell phones cases and phone plans. The phone number is 850-372-4284. They respond very quickly. They are open Mon-Fri from 9am to 6pm and Saturday from 10am to 2pm and closed on Sunday.

Sunday~December 15th

Sunday is another chance to see Santa. Most of this week in your area is at least one event. Be sure to check with your local libraries and local FB pages.

Candy Land Party in Cypress at 3pm hosted by the Cypress United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome. Family fun. Prizes and candy adventures.

 

Saturday, December 14th

December 14th already. Only 11 more days till Christmas. Below are a few fun things to do in the area to help get in the spirit. Read under each photo for details. Looks like it will be in the low 60’s but no rain expected.

Santa will be in Carrabelle from 2 to 4pm and from 5-7pm on the first block of Marine Street. They will be giving free professional photos for kids and also a age appropriate book for free! They will also have the annual lighted boat parade!
Christmas parade in Wausau on Second Street from 10am to 1pm. The parade starts at 10am then plan to stay and see Santa.
4pm Sneads will be having a Christmas parade! Another chance to see Santa!

 

Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th is in December this year. Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day in Western superstition. It’s uncertain exactly when this particular tradition began, however negative superstitions have swirled around the number 13 for centuries. For a month to have a Friday the 13th, the month must begin on a Sunday.

Here are a few local things to attend, all look lucky on this unlucky day. Check below each photo for details.

Millville Children’s Christmas Parade will be from 10:30am to 11:30am in Panama City on Friday. The theme is “It’s a Candy Cane Christmas.” The parade starts at the Millville Waterfront Park and travels east on 3rd Street.
Dec, 13th and 14th from 11am till ?? This yard sale will have affordable new unused items for all ages. At 704 Main Street in Chipley.
Marianna High School will be preforming The Robbed Reindeer on Dec. 13th and 14th at 6pm. Cost is $3 for kids under 12 and adults are $5.