Jackson County Extra Food Day

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

Trade-A-Tree

The non-profit Keep Pensacola Beautiful is hosting Trade-A-Tree today, January 3rd, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Looking to get your LIVE holiday tree out of the living room? Take it down to the parking lot of the GCE/KPB building at 2001 N. Palafox Street. Your tree will be recycled, FOR FREE, into mulch. Additionally, you will receive a Live Oak tree to plant along with instructions. This is a wonderful opportunity to go carbon neutral and create a more sustainable holiday tradition. 

Keep Pensacola Beautiful is partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation, and they’ve worked hard to help make this program possible. Additionally, there will be hot chocolate and hand sanitizer available (will products last!). Please be sure to wear your mask, and hope to see you there. If you want more information or to RSVP, visit Keep Pensacola Beautiful’s event page HERE

Sunshine Riding Trails

Debbie Roney Smith & friend at Sunshine Riding Trails, 2020

Looking for a fun experience to gift to a family member or friend this holiday season? Consider gifting a 1-4 hour horse ride with Sunshine Riding Trails! A local, family-owned business located outside of Panama City Beach, Sunshine Riding Trails boasts over 10,000 acres of Florida terrain to explore: everything from sandhills to preserved forest. Trail rides are available for individuals or groups, are based on experience, and offer a wonderful experience to explore Florida in a new way on beautiful Tennessee Walking Horses. For more information or to book your gift-experience now, visit the Sunshine Riding Trails official website HERE!

 

 

Jackson County Public Library Hosts Online Storytime

Jackson County Public Library is adapting to these trying times with online storytime. On Wednesdays at 10 a.m. on Facebook, Miss. Peggy will be hosting Storytime. The first December date is tomorrow, December 9th! Visit the Jackson Public Library’s Facebook upcoming events page HERE to participate, find more details, or decide on specific dates.  

Local Boutique’s Annual Holly Jolly Sale

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. 

Thanksgiving Kids Fun Camp

Believe Martial Arts is putting on a camp for the kiddos this Thanksgiving. Available to kids age 5 and up, the camp begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 5:30 p.m. The camp will be a daily event from November 23rd to November 25th. They offer activities such as dodgeball, arts & crafts, relay races, zombie tag, Connect 4, martial arts fitness, life-skills education, and much more. Single-day passes are $40 per day while a 3-day pass is $90. Please note that if you are late to pick up, you will be charged $5 every 5minutes you’re late (after 5:30 p.m.).

Want more information or to buy tickets? Visit their event page HERE!

Defuniak Springs: Farmer’s Market

Today is the last chance to visit Defuniak Springs’ Farmer’s Market! Come down to Downtown DeFuniak for the Farmer’s Market held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Baldwin Avenue. The whole street will be closed down for the market, so stroll down the lovely street while browsing not only the local farm stands but also vendors with crafts, gift items, and prepared foods for snacking. With a high of 77 degrees, it’s the perfect Saturday to browse for fresh produce and holiday gifts!

Operation Spay Bay: Free Spays for Females

A spay grant for female dogs has been approved for select counties this December. Operation Spay Bay is supported financially by the proceeds from the Florida Animal Friend License Plate. If you have a female dog weighing 50lbs (or more) AND you live in either Bay, Holmes, Washington, or Jackson County, you can have your pup spayed for a one-time fee of $12!

To schedule an appointment, call 850-215-1022 or visit the official website HERE. Be sure to mention the grant when making the appointment or you will not receive the heavily discounted fee. 

Restaurant Delivery in Marianna & Dothan

Looking to have dinner delivered so you can have more time with your family and less time with your kitchen? Need to have lunch delivered during a business meeting? Consider using the up-and-coming restaurant delivery service To Go Eatz! Serving the Marianna, FL and Dothan, AL area, this delivery service brings your favorite restaurants right to your door and/or workplace on your schedule. Delivery fees currently start at $3.99 for restaurant delivery customers with an average delivery time of 45-60 minutes. Delivery times vary based on local traffic, the restaurant’s ability to prepare food, and weather conditions.

Click HERE to order from ToGoEatz today!

In Need of a Vet in the FL Panhandle?

Live in the Florida Panhandle? Looking for a new, reputable veterinarian? Visit the Panhandle Veterinary Services located in Chipley, FL. Founded in 1976, this is a vet, full-boarding, and grooming facility. There are four doctors on staff, all graduates of the University of Florida. They are a mixed animal practice that caters to small and large animals. They are currently welcoming new clients, walk-in appointments, and farm visits! Panhandle Veterinary Services Website

Reviews rate them as an overall 4.5 out of 5-star rating with 229 reviews. Positive reviewers state that Panhandle Veterinary Services “are always very nice, never pushy and I love that they have a drive-through!” Additionally, they “Explained everything to us and asked if we had questions or concerns.” Overall, it seems that this particular clinic is  acknowledged for its’ “Professionalism, Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness, [and] Value.” Panhandle Veterinary Services Google Reviews

Call them at (850) 638-4857 or visit them at:

Panhandle Veterinary Services

900 Falling Waters Rd

Chipley, FL 32428