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As always the weekends during the summer in the panhandle are full of events. Here are just 6 of them. I hope at least one of these is something you and your family and/or friends want to attend. If you are having something going on that you would like to pass on for me to share please email me at debson1999@gmail. com and be sure to put “blog” in the subject line. Enjoy your weekend and remember sunscreen and plenty of fluids. The temperature is cooler then last week but still in the 90’s!
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October 10, 2018 is a date everyone in the Florida Panhandle remembers. Hurricane Michael hit our counties hard at a category 5. It was the 3rd strongest hurricane every recorded to hit the US. Almost 8 months later and we are still trying to rebuild. Most of us were without power for close to a month. So we have already bought generators and gas cans. However for those new to the area, this is a great time to buy one. Hurricane season starts this Saturday June 1st. The 2019 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday was passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. The sales tax holiday begins tomorrow, Friday May 31st and extends through Thursday June 6th. You can click the link below for more information. This is for everyone in the state of Florida not just the Panhandle.
As I read the list of things that are tax exempt I thought of a few more things I used daily that were not on this list that I plan to add to this years hurricane kit. Heavy duty lawn trash bags, we went through boxes of those during clean up and they can also be used as a temporary tarp if needed. Wet wipes, with no water for those on city water we got dirty from clean up and the heat from no ac made us all need personal wipes of some kind. Also when the trees went down so did the bee hives and we were swarmed and those ants were everywhere. So bug spray, for the air and for yourself. This tax break is a great time for everyone in Florida to get a hurricane plan in place. Be proactive and prepare early!
on Vacation Bible School often referred to as VBS. Many of the local churches host VBS during the summer months. Very few of them require you to attend that church to participate and all that I have ever heard of are free. Most need volunteers as well. Here are just a few I saw when looking through FB this morning. However if you attend a church you may want to contact them and ask if they are having one your child can attend.
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As we spend time with family and friends this Memorial Day, let us remember the courageous men and women who sacrificed their lives for this great nation. Thank you for your selfless devotion. 🇺🇸
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Tonight from 6pm to 8pm at the Community Maritime Park in Pensacola “Not Quite Fab” will be preforming your favorite Beatles songs! They have been doing Beetles shows since 2001.
Pack your coolers, don’t forget your lawn chairs, and join them at the Hunter Amphitheater for the Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay Concert Series. All shows are free and family friendly. Check the website for the schedule for the summer. Here are the dates for the Blues on the Bay Concert Summer Concert Series: June 9, June 23, July 7, July 21, July 28, August 11, and August 18. They have a different band for each date.
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I LOVE this! If you are in the panhandle and you have a kid, adult, and/or family who loves to read, be sure to call the number on this photo (soon) and reserve a FREE copy of The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe! Then you can attend the event on June 25th for a discussion and supper! This is open to all ages and is at the Graceville Jackson County Public Library. Pick up for the book is June 1st. The public library is such a great resource for getting to learn things about your area and meeting new people, no matter where you live.
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Good morning! I hope you all had a wonderful day yesterday. I am not sure I sat except for when I was driving from point a to b. I missed this when I was posting about all the events in the area but luckily they are doing it today as well. The TA travel centers of America in Marianna is having fun for the whole family. Sunday from 12pm to 3pm. Games, prizes, and food. I also heard the VFW auxiliary will have a table set up and is asking for you to stop at the table for a free gift!
on There are SO many things going on Saturday in the area I thought I would post about it tonight so you could plan accordingly. Not sure what all I will be attending except for sure I will be at the Tractor Supply in Marianna. Be sure to read under each photo for more about that event. You can also find more information about each of them on FB or possibly by googling it. If I have a website I will be sure to post it as well. I love our area. All these things to do and so many more that I haven’t heard about!
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I wish I didn’t have plans already tonight. This looks like so much fun! They will have booths with over 28 painters, glass-blowers, creators, jewelry-makers, photographers, and more. They will have live bands as well as a classic car show. Over 50 hot rods and classic cars will be available for you to see as you walk among the booths tonight from 5 – 11pm. Be sure to check them out. From what I have heard it is a monthly event in downtown Pensacola. Held on the 3rd Friday of every month. Their mission is bringing arts to the streets. Click the link below for more information.