Category: Upcoming Events

Crafternoon Tea in Dothan!

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The Dothan Houston County Library System will be hosting their monthly Crafternoon Tea event tomorrow, Wednesday, January 13th. Starting at 3 p.m. (CST), January’s craft will be sewing-based. This is a free event that has been adapted to the safety standards encouraged against COVID. This month’s sewing project is a prepackaged project with instructions to take home. The packet will also include the tea of the month, and instructions on how to brew it! 

PLEASE NOTE: (1) packets available while supplies last and (2) packet pick up is at the WESTGATE BRANCH only! For more information or to connect with people to share your finished project with, visit the event page on Facebook by Clicking Here!

 

 

 

College Football Championship

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Today is the college football championship game between Alabama and Ohio State! The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. EST. Looking for somewhere to watch the game? If you’re close to Pensacola, visit the Coastal County Brewing Company to enjoy interesting beers, home-style comfort food, and a giant big-screen TV! If you wear your team’s gear, you will be rewarded for your team spirit with special pint discounts. Please note that doors open at 4 p.m. and there is a maximum occupancy in effect due to COVID. If you live closer to Tallahassee, consider visiting The Brass Tap in Midtown to watch the Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Alabama Crimson Tide. There will be endless food and drink options but please note that the Tap will continue to follow social distancing guidelines. 

Jackson County Extra Food Day

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Attention Jackson County residents! Innovative Charities of Northwest Florida is having a mobile food distribution event today from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event is FREE to Jackson County residents, and will not count against the normal monthly food allotment. The event will be drive-thru only to encourage safety, and there is a limit of one box/bag per household. Please be aware there will be someone directing you to where you should park. After parking, please open your trunk and DO NOT get out of your car; volunteers will be by to take care of you.

Check out Innovative Charities Facebook page to view their address, RSVP for the event, and more! Click here. 

Basketball Game: Go Bulldogs!

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The Marianna (FL) girls’ varsity basketball team has a home non-conference game today. They will be playing against Crestview (FL) today at 6:30 p.m. If you are unable to see the game in person at Marianna High School, there will be an HD live stream of the game offered by Shadow Sports. Good luck to the Bulldogs!

Click Link to Watch: https://rebrand.ly/HsGirlsBasketball

Dog’s in Ugly Christmas Sweaters

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At 12 p.m. on Saturday, December 12th, there will be an Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest to Benefit Lucky Puppy Rescue! The event will be held at The Market at St. Andrews, and will include multiple contests provided by the vendors in The Market. The entry fee is $5 OR a bag of dog food. There will be prizes awarded for Best Ugly Sweater, Best Dog Ugly Sweater, and Best Human-Dog Combo. 

Visit their Facebook event page HERE for more information on the offered prizes and to keep up-to-date on event announcements.

Sneads Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

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This Saturday, December 12th is the annual Town of Sneads Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. Starting at 4 p.m., the parade can be viewed on Hwy 90 and will drive from Sneads Auto Parts to McDaniels Grocery.

After the parade, City Hall will be hosting the Town tree lighting. There will be an inflatable set-up appropriate for small kids, free hot dogs, chips, drinks, and hot chocolate! Please wear masks to keep everyone safe, and be sure to bring warm coats.

Lafayette Landing Grand Opening Celebration

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Tomorrow is the opening of Lafayette Landing! Enjoy the unveiling of this new community space in downtown Marianna from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. this Thursday, December 10th. There will be a ribbon-cutting to start the event as well as live music, refreshments, and food trucks. Please wear masks for community safety! 

Marianna Annual Christmas Parade

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The City of Marianna is having their annual Christmas Parade tomorrow, December 4th. The 2020 theme is “Christmas Everything,” and will be starting at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Marianna. All entries and viewers must follow the CDC Guidelines for social distancing; masks are encouraged for all. Proceeds from the parade are going towards Main Street projects and community events. The parade will start at Daniels Street, travel east on Lafayette Street, and end on North Madison Street. Hope to see you there!

Marianna’s Merry Market

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It’s officially December which means holidays are upon us! Consider visiting the 1st Annual Merry Market at Citizens Lodge Park in Marianna this weekend to start looking for gifts, get pictures, or just to entertain the kids for a few hours. The event is this coming Saturday, December 5, and will run for ONE DAY ONLY from 9 a.m. CST to 4 p.m. CST. 

There will be a variety of things to do at the Merry Market including but not limited to:

  • Over 40+ vendors selling bags, Mary Kay, wood crafts, home goods, homemade crafts, food, produce, and more. 
  • Performances from Sarah Williams, Sandra Harrell, Amy Allen, the Tobacco Road Band, and possibly more.
  • Santa Pictures; professional photographer and picture packages available.
  • Petting zoo with goats, ducks, bunnies, and reindeer alpacas. Hercules the bull may make an appearance.

Visit the Merry Market Facebook event page HERE to keep up with vendor announcements and more! 

Local Boutique’s Annual Holly Jolly Sale

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Marianna’s A Wild Hair Boutique is a local clothing store known for its friendly service and styling expertise. They just completed a very successful Black Friday sale thanks to the support of the community, and have an annual holiday sale coming up. On December 4th from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., the boutique will host its annual Holly Jolly. It’s the best sale of the year, offering exclusive sales and deals.

Want to see some of the offered accessories, trendy clothes, or browse the holiday-specific wares? Click HERE to visit A Wild Hair Boutique’s official website.