EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — A dorm fiesta is scheduled 4-6 p.m. Sept. 21 at the dorm 854/855 pavilion, Eglin Air Force Base.
The free event is hosted by Eglin Chapel. It includes a water slide, dancing, disc jockey, food and fun.
Everyone with base access is invited. Call 882-4046 for details.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Eglin Chapel plans dorm fiesta for Hispanic Heritage Month
NAVARRE — Join the Panhandle Butterfly House in celebrating the amazing journey of the monarch butterfly. The Eighth Annual Monarch Madness Butterfly Festival is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3 and 4 at the Panhandle Butterfly House, 8581 Navarre Parkway (U.S. Highway 98), in Navarre Park.
Admission is free, but butterfly house donations are encouraged and appreciated.
The Panhandle Butterfly House is a certified Monarch Waystation with Monarch Watch, an educational, conservation and research organization at the University of Kansas.
Attendees of all ages can enjoy strolling through the vivarium, a screened structure housing hundreds of butterflies and the plants they love. Children can learn about the life and biology of the butterfly while earning their Junior Lepidopterist card entitling them to release a butterfly in the vivarium. Children ages 3 and up will be able to tag and release a monarch butterfly outdoors as part of the annual Monarch Watch.
“The tagging program is a part of a nationwide research program that helps answer questions about the geographic origins of monarchs that reach Mexico, the timing and pace of the migration, mortality during migration and changes in geographic distribution,” said Mary Derrick, University of Florida IFAS Extension agent in Santa Rosa County.
Children can make and take fun butterfly-related crafts during the event; the Monarch Market will have many butterfly themed items for sale; and the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center and the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station will have dynamic displays.
In addition, Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners will provide advice to area residents on lawns, landscaping and gardens.
Holley-Navarre Elks Lodge No. 2787 will be raising money for local charities with the sale of hamburgers and hot dogs, along with snacks and soft drinks.
For more information visit www.panhandlebutterflyhouse.org; or contact Mary Derrick at 850-623-3868 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays; or via email at maryd@santarosa.fl.gov.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Panhandle Butterfly House celebrates Eighth Annual Monarch Madness
CRESTVIEW — A fundraiser featuring a pancake breakfast and yard sale are planned for Paul Garrett, a Baker nine-year-old with autism and an eating disorder.
The pancake breakfast and yard sale start at 7 a.m. Oct. 4 at Central Baptist Church, 951 S. Ferdon Blvd., Crestview. Breakfast will be served until 10 a.m. and costs $5 per person.
To buy breakfast tickets in advance or for details, contact Lauren Roper, 864-723-7297, to purchase tickets or with any questions.
SEE previous News Bulletin story about Paul here>>
Paul has pica, which causes an appetite for things with no nutritional value, such as metals, plastics, and more.
He undergoes treatment and schooling for his autism at the Emerald Coast Autism Center in Valparaiso, which may help cure pica. This costs more than $2,100 each month, and about $26,000 a year.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Volunteers to help with the sale are wanted. You may also donate gently used items for the sale or funds toward breakfast ingredients.
Monetary donations directly to ECAC are tax deductible and can be made two ways:
•a check written to Emerald Coast Autism Center, 315 Edge Ave., Valparaiso, FL 32580, with the words "Paul Garrett" on the memo line.
•Visit the school website and click on "Help support ECAC." Follow the steps to pay with your credit, debit, gift card, or paypal account. Prior to confirming your donation, click on the small link that states, ”Add special instructions for the seller.” This is where you will designate Paul Garrett's name.
You may also donate at the "Pitching for Paul" gofundme site. More than $4,000 of the yearly $26,000 tuition has been collected there so far.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: "Pitchin' for Paul" tuition fundraiser planned for Baker resident
FORT WALTON BEACH — Margaret Stewart, a Crestview resident, will present a talk on growing, using, and preserving herbs at 11 a.m. Sept. 13 and 14 during the Emerald Coast Home Show Health Fair and Business Expo, Emerald Coast Convention Center, 1250 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach.
Stewart is an Okaloosa County Master Gardener and University of Florida Extension Office representative. She has been growing and using herbs for over 30 years.
After moving to Northwest Florida from the Northeastern U.S., she modified her dooryard herb garden to accommodate the vagaries of the Florida climate; cool to cold, dry winters and hot, humid and sometimes wet summers.
She will give advice on what herbs do best here and how to use these herbs in traditional foods.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Okaloosa Master Gardener will present herb growth information during expo
VALPARAISO — An exciting season of study for 2014-15 has been planned for the Tri-County Horticulture Studies Group. The curriculum includes lessons about antique roses; native trees, plants and wildflowers; plant propagation; herbs; pollinators; and other topics of interest to gardeners.
A field trip each meeting will include a visit to an area nursery, garden, or other attraction. Afterward, lunch at a local restaurant will give attendees a chance to meet and talk with other gardeners.
The first meeting is 10 a.m. Sept. 18 in the Grace Lutheran Church fellowship hall, 4325 Commons Drive, Destin.
Master Gardener Karen Kirk-Williams will present “Planting Roses in Fall,” which includes preparing the bed, selecting the right rose, and why fall is the best planting time. The lecture lasts for about an hour and will be followed by a tour of Laura Hall’s garden. Laura has an extensive garden and writes occasional gardening articles for newspapers.
Following the tour, those who wish can join the group for lunch at 790 on the Gulf. RSVP for lunch to joycews@cox.net. Directions to the Hall residence and the restaurant will be announced at the meeting.
The Tri-County Horticulture Studies program is an outreach of Valparaiso Garden Club and is open to anyone wishing to learn more about the plants and gardens in our area. Membership is not required and meetings are free. For details contact Marie Harrison, marieharrison@valp.net or 850-678-2842.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Tri-County Horticulture Studies begins new season
Best-selling author and Florida novelist Tim Dorsey is coming to Okaloosa County this month.
His stand-up comedy presentation about Florida history, current culture and news — with audience interaction thrown in — will entertain Florida natives or anyone who now calls this area home.
Three free performances are scheduled in Okaloosa County this month.
•5 p.m., Sept. 27 in the Niceville City Hall, council chambers, 208 N. Partin Drive, Niceville
•4:30 p.m. Sept. 28, Crestview Public Library, 1440 Commerce Drive, Crestview
•6 p.m. Sept. 28, Fort Walton Beach Public Library,207 Florida Place SE, Fort Walton Beach
Dorsey's books are humorous crime capers in the Florida style pioneered by John D. MacDonald. His latest book is "Tiger Shrimp Tango," and his 20th title, "Shark Skin Suite" has a Jan. 27, 2015 release date.
His work is often compared to authors Dave Barry and Carl Hiaasen, who both had cameo appearances in his first book, "Florida Roadkill."
For more information call the Crestview library, 682-4432; Niceville library, 279-4863; or Fort Walton Beach library, 833-9590.
Best-selling Author Tim Dorsey coming to Crestview library, two other Okaloosa stops
Best-selling author and Florida novelist Tim Dorsey is coming to Okaloosa County this month.
His stand-up comedy presentation about Florida history, current culture and news — with audience interaction thrown in — will entertain Florida natives or anyone who now calls this area home.
Three free performances are scheduled in Okaloosa County this month.
•5 p.m., Sept. 27 in the Niceville City Council Chambers, address.
•4:30 p.m. Sept. 28, Crestview Public Library, 1440 Commerce Drive, Crestview
•6 p.m. Sept. 28, Fort Walton Beach Public Library.
Dorsey's books are humorous crime capers in the Florida style pioneered by John D. MacDonald. His latest book is "Tiger Shrimp Tango," and his 20th title, "Shark Skin Suite" has a Jan. 27, 2015 release date.
His work is often compared to authors Dave Barry and Carl Hiaasen, who both had cameo appearances in his first book, "Florida Roadkill."
For more information call the Crestview library, 682-4432; Niceville library, 279-4863; or Fort Walton Beach library, 833-9590.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Best-selling Author Tim Dorsey coming to Crestview library, two other Okaloosa stops
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — The Eglin Chapel Center at 202 N. 8th Street is offering a marriage seminar to base couples, individuals, active duty soldiers, civilians and contractors.
The "Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage Seminar is described as "hilarious, practical and no-holds-barred marriage training."
Times are 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30. Lunch will be provided to attendees.
For more information, call 882-2111.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: "Laugh your Way to a Better Marriage" program is Sept. 9 on Eglin
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — Eglin Chapel is hosting women's Bible study sessions starting Sept. 9. Attendees will meet from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays at the West Gate Chapel Annex, 202 N. 8th Street.
The theme for the study is, "Worshiping God in Spirit and in Truth." New topics will be presented each week. The meetings are open to women with base access. For details, contact Janette Gregg, 863-4264.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Women's Bible study group begins Sept. 9 on Eglin
Editor's Note: The Crestview News Bulletin is a proud sponsor of this year's Healthy Woman program.
CRESTVIEW — North Okaloosa, get ready to laugh.
Award-winning comedian Etta May will headline Tickled Pink, a Tuesday night fundraiser for Healthy Woman, a North Okaloosa Medical Center resource.
May — who has appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," MTV and CMT, and has been a guest commentator on "CBS Sunday Morning" and syndicated radio shows including “Rick & Bubba” and “Bob & Tom” — will bring her standup routine to the Crestview Community Center.
May — called "the queen of southern sass," "the princess of polyester" and the "white trash wizard of wisdom" — tackles a number of topics including marital and weight issues, hemorrhoids and dealing with teenagers.
She's currently touring a one-woman show called "Etta May's White Trash Diary."
May said she looks forward to her Crestview performance and that attendees will quickly see what her kind of comedy has to do with Healthy Woman.
“A night of good knee-slapping laughter is more healing than a shot of penicillin” she said. "When you start laughing, the mortgage is not too important.”
Laughter aligns with Healthy Woman’s mission, organizer Alicia Booker said.
“Healthy Woman promotes total wellness — mind, body and spirit,” Booker stated in an email. “Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain and conflict.”
LISTEN:
"Bathtub"
"Teenage Daughter"
"Marital Advice Rule #1"
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WANT TO GO?
WHAT: Tickled Pink, a Healthy Woman fundraiser featuring comedian Etta May
WHEN: Doors open at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Crestview Community Center, 1446 Commerce Drive
COST: $30 per ticket; purchase now or call 689-8446
Email News Bulletin Staff Writer Matthew Brown, follow him on Twitter or call 850-682-6524.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Award-winning comedian brings polyester, sass (AUDIO)
Okaloosa County’s arsenal to thwart breast cancer is larger, thanks to the White-Wilson Community Foundation of Fort Walton Beach, which awarded a $25,000 grant to the local Florida Department of Health office.
The public-private partnership allows DOH-Okaloosa to leverage federal funds and local dollars to ensure more women aged 50 to 64, with little or no insurance, can access necessary breast cancer screenings and diagnostic and treatment services.
The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, as administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, funds the Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program.
Expansion of the program at the DOH-Okaloosa will start by Oct. 1.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Health department gets $25K grant for breast cancer battle
