on Friday, October 4th is the start of a full weekend! Petoberfest has been planned for months now with signs everywhere, but if you haven’t heard about it yet or just want more details read under the photo. And the 41st Destin Seafood Festival kicks off on Friday night and lasts till Sunday. Plus a yard sale that is actually starting today!
on September 29th at 1pm they will be having a special screening of “Blue Tarps: This is Over Six Months After Hurricane Michael Documentary” at the Marianna Cinema. The admission is $6 and 100% of the admission revenue will be directly donated to Innovative Charities of Northwest Florida, Inc who has helped, and continues to help Jackson County, as well as the surrounding counties of Northwest Florida.
Almost 1 year later and our community, as well as surrounding communities, still continue to pick up the pieces and recover from Hurricane Michael. “Blue Tarps: is a documentary of a forgotten storm that was immensely underestimated and caused sever devastation. To this day the destruction of Hurricane Michael still poses hardships and challenges.
on Here is 3 things around the Panhandle scheduled for Saturday, September 28th.
on This is looking like another hot and busy weekend. A few things to do on Friday, September 27th. Please read under each photo about the event. The final photo is Oktoberfest festival that is help on Friday and Saturday. Check back tomorrow for some ideas for what to do on Saturday!
on Spirit of Jackson will be held at Citizens Lodge Park on October 10th from 4pm to 8pm. This event is for you to join neighbors and friends for an evening celebrating the resilience of the citizens of Jackson County. One year after Hurricane Michael, let us take time to look back and celebrate how far we have come!
They will be having a Hay Bail Decorating Contest! This is open to all youth organizations, civic groups, businesses, and clubs in Jackson County. Entry forms must be received by September 27th. Please be sure to print and read all rules to make sure you have the current and correct information. Please contact them for any questions at 850-482-8061. Addresses and email are on the 3rd and 4th photo. Have fun and don’t forget to mark your calendars now for this upcoming event.
on Last Friday, September 20th, millions of people worldwide gathered to advocate for positive environmental change and protest the inadvisable policy decisions being made by those in power.
The Global Climate Strike was organized in part because of the long-standing Fridays for Future strike. F4F was started by the globally inspiring teen activist Greta Thunberg. Every Friday, she strikes to bring awareness to the climate crisis our world is facing. Now she is inspiring a generation of young people to advocate and many more besides join in.
The Panhandle’s main strike location was on the historic steps in Tallahassee. Local student activists, event organizers, local adult advocates, and city officials all spoke. People stood alongside the road, held signs, and chanted for hours. People chatted with strangers about governmental policy, sustainable habits, environmentally friendly pet care, and so much more. Below are a few photos taken at the event by http://www.instagram.com/noahs.notions.
on Never Forgotten Baby Gowns is a non profit that was founded in June of 2017 and the group was started by women from Rivertown Community Church. Although Angel Gowns is not new, it was a need in our area that they felt The Lord called them to fill. They currently serve our communities in the Florida Panhandle. Their goal is to provide a glimpse of God’s love for His children by providing a service to families who experience the loss of a baby. They repurpose wedding gowns into burial “angel gowns” for stillborn, premature, and infant deaths. These gowns will be provided at ‘no charge’ to grieving families in our communities and are donated to Jackson County Hospital in Marianna.
If you wish to donate a wedding gown or pastel colored formal please let them know. If you wish to donate lace, thread, pearl like beads, small satin covered type buttons, ribbon, cutting boards, seamstress scissors (that have not been used for paper), sewing machine, or other quality items please let them know. If you are interested in joining the group please let them know so they can share some information with you.
Like to sew? Consider joining ‘Never Forgotten ~ Angel Gowns’ Saturday, October 19th for one of the monthly sewing/crafting baby bracelets gathering. They meet at the Jackson County Library 9am-1pm on the 3rd Saturday of the month (as announced on the FB page).
From donated wedding dresses repurposed into beautiful burial angel gowns in which they donate to Jackson Hospital/OB Unit. Whether you sew for fun or are a talented seamstresses won’t you consider using your talents to help our community. Making the angel gowns is not difficult and you are welcome to “come and see” at any of the Sewing Saturday monthly events in the Marianna. They provide the wedding dress material, patterns, as well as examples, guidance and encouragement. For more information click on the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/NeverForgottenAngelGowns
on Chipola Area Habitat for Humanity-Washington & Jackson Counties need volunteers. Saturday, Sept 21st from 7:45am to noon at 4217 Oak Street in Marianna. They will be deconstructing the interior of this home to prepare for its complete renovation. Skilled and non-skilled volunteers are needed. If you are interested please register for this volunteer opportunity by calling the office at 850-482-2187 ext. 102.
on September 21st is another busy Saturday in the Panhandle. Read below the photos for information on a few of the things going on. It is going to be another hot on so don’t forget your sunscreen and to stay hydrated. Have a great weekend!
on All call for photographers. Help tell the story of 1 year after a category 5 devastated our communities, they are planning to cover 2 counties. Meet Sept 19th at 4pm CT at .Chipola Baptist Ministries located at 2540 Lakeshore Drive in Marianna. Contact Coba Beasley at 850-526-4050 for more information.
