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Crestview man among others 'making strides' against breast cancer

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Editor's Note: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Keep reading the Crestview News Bulletin throughout the month for news and feature stories about this issue.

CRESTVIEW — Tim Grandberry hopes no one has to hear the words his wife, Pamela, did on June 7, 2010: “I’m sorry; you have cancer.”

So the Crestview resident is supporting the Oct. 18 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at Uptown Station in Fort Walton Beach. Registration for the 3.1-mile run-walk begins at 8 a.m. The event begins at 9 a.m. Residents can walk alone or with a team.

If sponsored walkers and teams reach fundraising goals, they could earn awards.

For instance, "our team (United for a Cure's) goal is $2,100," Grandberry said. "Your donation of $25, $15, $10 or whatever you can afford will help."

Donors can make checks payable to the American Cancer Society and send them to Grandberry, 1241 Gabrielle Drive, Crestview, FL 32536 to support United for a Cure. Alternatively, they can visit www.makingstrideswalk.org, click "Find a Team," enter the team's name they want to support and click "Donate."

Making Strides of the Emerald Coast currently has 96 teams and 351 participants who have raised more than $44,000, according to the Making Strides website. All proceeds benefit breast health programs, services and research.

Approximately one in eight women will have invasive breast cancer in her lifetime; approximately one in 36 women will die from it, according to the American Cancer Society's website. 

Grandberry wasn't always so passionate about the cause, he said.

"It wasn’t until my wife began her battle with breast cancer that I realized the importance of joining the fight," he said. "Our team … began in October 2010. Since then, we have won numerous awards, such as most money raised, largest team and Top Online Fundraiser team."

But the awards mean nothing until cancer is a memory, Grandberry said.

WHAT: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

WHEN: 9 a.m.  Oct. 18; register at 8 a.m.

WHERE: Uptown Station, 99 Eglin Parkway N.E., Fort Walton Beach

Sign up to walk as an individual or register a team>>

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Look Good, Feel Better programs scheduled through December

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Look Good Feel Better group programs are open to all women with cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, or other forms of treatment.

•1-3 p.m. Oct. 13 and Dec. 8, North Okaloosa Medical Center, Senior Circle classroom, 127 E. Redstone Ave., Suite A, Crestview.

•1-3 p.m. Nov. 10, Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, Classroom B, third floor, 1000 Mar-Walt Drive, Fort Walton Beach.

Advance registration is required to provide cosmetics that match your skin tone. Details: American Cancer Society, 1-800-227-2345.

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Learn more about the book of Ephesians

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EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — The Eglin Chapel Center Fellowship Hall at 202 North 8th Street is hosting a Bible study and contemporary worship on the book of Ephesians.

Services are from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, starting Oct. 2.

For more information contact Chaplain Micah Baker, micah.baker.1@us.af.mil, 217-9116.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Learn more about the book of Ephesians

Garden club meeting scheduled for next week

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VALPARAISO — Valparaiso Garden Club's next regular meeting is 9 a.m. Oct. 8 at Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida, 115 Westview Ave.

Refreshments and a social time precede the program which will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. Marie Harrison, Paradise Gardens co-chair, will present the program “A Pollinator Friendly Garden.” Come to learn about the plight of pollinators and what you can do to help.

A plant sale at 166 Edge Ave., Valparaiso, follows the presentation.

New members and guest are always welcome. For details, email the membership chairman at darolynweiss@cox.net.

More information can be found at www.mariesgardenanddesign.com or on the Valparaiso Garden Club's Facebook page.

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Blessing of the animals is this weekend

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EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — The Eglin Chapel Catholic Community will hold the annual blessing of the animals at 9:40 a.m. Oct. 5 outside building 604.

Anyone with base access is welcome to bring their animals for this special blessing. 

For more information, contact Valerie Counsman, 850-882-7322.

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Daughters of the American Revolution meeting is next week

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FORT WALTON BEACH — Choctawhatchee Bay Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 9 at First Presbyterian Church, 134 Beal Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach.

The business portion of the meeting starts at 10 a.m.

Guest speaker Nasima Dada will discuss “Growing Up in Afghanistan as a Woman.” 

DAR is open to all women who are lineally descended from a Revolutionary War Patriot. For details, call 850-543-0170.

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Pumpkin painting part of Family Library Time in Crestview

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CRESTVIEW — Bring your own pumpkin and wear paint-able clothes to the Crestview Public Library Oct. 29.

Attendees age 4 and up will paint pumpkins. Arrive between 6 and 6:30 p.m. so Boy Scouts, Webelos and Wolf Den members can wash your pumpkin in a mild bleach solution, dry it well, and seal it with acrylic spray so the paint stays on top of the pumpkin instead of soaking in.

Fifteen minutes later, you'll be able to paint it. Painting ends at 7:30.

Library staffers recommend small pie pumpkins because they are cost-effective and easy to handle, especially when wet.

 Call Heather Nitzel at 850-682-6524 for details.

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LeFevre Quartet concert planned at Central Baptist Church

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LeFevre Quartet members Jordan LeFevre, Thomas Nalley, Mike LeFevre, Michael Lott, and Brandon Barry, from left, will perform next month in Crestview.

CRESTVIEW — A Southern gospel group performing in Crestview next month has roots that started with a trio first formed in 1921.

The LeFevre Quartet is performing at 7 p.m. Oct. 24 at Central Baptist Church, 951 S. Ferdon Blvd., Crestview.

A suggested $10 donation is requested at the door. A love offering will be received.

Members include baritone Mike LeFevre, a nephew of one of the group's original members; his son, Jordan LeFevre, lead singer; tenor Thomas Nalley; bass singer Brandon Barry; and pianist Michael Lott.

The groups current incarnation has won awards including the 2006 Horizon Group of the Year; Breakout Artist of the Year and are top five nominees for the 2014 Diamond Awards. 

For more information visit www.LibbyAndFriendsGospelConcerts.com or call Libby White, 496-7106.

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Learn more about the Bible at First Principles Friday

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CRESTVIEW — The McDonald Street Church of Christ is hosting an event called "First Principles Friday." 

This is an opportunity for you to ask Bible questions and expect a Bible answers without getting the "You should already know that" attitude. 

Two sessions are scheduled, both from 6-7 p.m Oct. 3 and 17 at the church, 744 McDonald St., Crestview.

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