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 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 The Port St. Joe Salt Air Farmers Market will kick off its 13th year of providing an open air market to the community Saturday in City Commons Park adjacent to Port St. Joe City Hall, at the intersection of Reid Ave. and Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Blvd. The market is held 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. ET the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month. At the market you may find fresh seasonal produce, jewelry, tie dye, carved woodwork and much more. February 15th is the next date.
on Tax season is here and AARP’s Tax-Aide is ready to help. Trained volunteers visited the Panama City Beach Public Library Saturday for the first day of the program and are there again today. There are no income or age limitations to qualify for the free help and you do not need to be an AARP member. Since the state of Florida has no state income tax, they are only doing federal tax returns. Since 1968 this volunteer-based program has helped nearly 50 million low- to moderate-income taxpayers.
Below is the dates and times for this free, no charge whatsoever tax help.
~The PCB library site is opening 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Mondays and Saturdays until April 15. It is located at 12500 Hutchison Boulevard.
~Trinity Lutheran Church in Panama City is also a Tax-Aide site on Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. beginning February 6. It is located at 1001 W 11th Street. If you have questions, call (850) 532-0399.
~In Jackson County, assistance is available at the Jackson County Agricultural Complex, located at 2741 Penn Ave Suite 3. The location is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. beginning February 5 and is by appointment only; call (850) 482-9620 to schedule an appointment.
For more information on the program and to learn what documents you need to bring, click the link below to go to the sight and then click on documents to bring with you located on the right side of the screen.
https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/
on Who likes to sing? You can go to Beef O’ Brady’s every other Tuesday night for karaoke! The next 5 dates are: Jan 28th. Feb. 11th and 25th, and March 10th and 24th. It is from 5pm to 8pm at the Panama City Beach restaurant located at 11226 Hutchison Blvd.
on The National Park Service (NPS) recently announced that there will be five free-entrance days in America’s national parks in 2020. Those dates include:
Monday, January 20 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Saturday, April 18 (the first day of National Park Week, as well as National Junior Ranger Day)
Tuesday, August 25 (National Park Service’s Birthday)
Saturday, September 26 (National Public Lands Day)
Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day)
There are more than 400 national park units in the U.S., with 110 of them charging between $5 and $35 to visit. But on these five days, you can enter any park at no cost. The waiver doesn’t include camping fees, boat launch fees or transportation fees.
“Fee-free days inspire people to experience the natural beauty, history and heritage we all share,” said Will Shafroth, president and CEO of the National Park Foundation, the charitable partner of the NPS. “They remind us that across our 419 national parks, there is something for everyone, and all are welcome to explore.”
Will you go to a National Park this year?
on Mashawy is a family-owned fine dining restaurant serving the freshest Mediterranean-Greek-American fusion cuisine next to the golf course at 3297 Caverns Rd Marianna, FL. 850-526-1578. Hours are: Monday: Closed, Tuesday-11:00AM – 8:00PM, Wednesday-11:00AM – 8:00PM, Thursday-11:00AM – 8:00PM, Friday-11:00AM – 10:00PM, Saturday-11:00AM – 10:00PM, Sunday: 11:00AM – 6:00PM. The services they provide are meals, wedding receptions, birthdays, and party hosting. And they are also now offering live music on the 1st and 3rd Friday each month from 5pm to 10pm.
on January 12th has a few things going on. Below are 2 of them. Hope you get to enjoy your weekend! Freedom Ranch will be hosting this every other Sunday and you must be signed up for the free riding lessons by 10:45am on the morning you plan to go.
