The 2nd Saturday in May letter carriers in more than 10,000 cities and towns across America collect food from their postal customers. It is the largest one-day food drive in the nation. So this Saturday(May 11th) if you would like to donate all you need to do is place a box, bag, or can of non-perishable food next to your mailbox before your letter carrier delivers the mail. The food is sorted, and delivered to area food banks or pantries in our communities, where it is available for needy families. With Hurricane Michael recovery efforts ongoing, donations to the Letter Carries Food Drive is more crucial than ever. Please consider filling a bag or box of healthy nonperishable food items. All donations stay in our community. I am headed to the grocery store today!
It’s teacher appreciation day at the Marianna Zaxby’s. Today May 7th show your faculty id and buy 1 get 1 free Big Zax Snak Meal. This is National Teacher Appreciation Day. Our teachers, aids, administration, and all those who work in the schools deserve a huge THANK YOU for all they do daily. A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, and touches a heart!
One of the many things I love about living in the Panhandle is all the local, fresh produce I can get. Marianna has a Farmers Market open every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 7am to 12pm till July. It is located at the Madison Street Park. This season they have yellow squash, new potatoes, lettuces, green beans, cabbage, onions, and so much more! They also have bakers with yummy jams, jellies, honey, and breads. They also have the Panhandle Arts and Crafters(for sure on Saturdays, not sure about during the week) who bring home made crafted items. I know I am planning to go this week, maybe I will see you there!
The weather today in the Panhandle is going to be much nicer then the weather last night. Local thunderstorms lite up our skies last night for a few hours. This afternoon from 3pm – 6pm at Lafayette Park in Apalachicola they will have free Jazz and artists. Students from the FCHS Seahawk Band begin singing at 4pm. Be sure to take lawn chairs, blankets, and your own refreshments. What a relaxing way to end this busy weekend!
There were so many great events happening today around the Panhandle. It was hard to choose, but I ended up going to the Spring Festival at the Chautauqua Vineyards & Winery. It was a beautiful day and they had so many great booths. I bought a pair or earrings at one booth and a necklace at another. And of course a few bottles of wine. It was great seeing so many happy people. 
Tonight at 7pm is the kick-start party for this 5 day Motorcycle Rally. It will be at Hammerhead’s in Panama City Beach. The 3 main venues for this event will be Frank Brown Park, The Crossroads at Thunder Beach, and Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach. They have free live entertainment and contests. They charge no gate fees and parking is free, they are open from 9am to 9pm, May 1st-May 5th. They will have a Custom Bike Show and a Battle of the Baggers, Thunder Beach Sound Off Competition on May 4th. For more info go to: 
Did you know that Greenwood has just under 5 square miles of land? It is located in the NE portion of Jackson County Florida. It was established in 1824 and incorporated in 1927. The East-West street through Greenwood is named Fort Road, it originally began as a fort on the Apalachicola River and running westward to Pensacola. The Erwin House is one of the oldest in the county. It was built in the 1830’s.
Today from 9am to 12pm take your kid’s to this free event in Panama City Beach. Hot dog lunch is being provided. Don’t forget the sunscreen, it is going to be a sunny and beautiful day here in the Panhandle!