Feb 20, 2017
Book analyzes different breathing habits
"Breathe: The Simple, Revolutionary 14-Day Program to Improve Your Mental and Physical Health," by Dr. Belisa Vranich, takes a look at how breathing affects your health.
I picked up this book beca…
Feb 20, 2017
Banquet to raise HIV/AIDS awareness
CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County Minority HIV/AIDS Task Force Inc. will participate in the National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS.
A local observance includes a 6 p.m. banquet March 4 at Ca…
Feb 16, 2017
'Through with Chew' tobacco-free week set
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County and the Florida Department of Health's Tobacco Free Florida program are raising awareness about the dangers of smokeless tobacc…
Feb 13, 2017
Church sets parenting seminar
CRESTVIEW — First United Methodist Church will have a seminar based on the book "How to Ruin Your Child in 7 Easy Steps," by Patrick Quinn and Ken Roach.
The event starts with registration and ref…
Feb 10, 2017
Okaloosa health department stresses children's dental care
FORT WALTON BEACH — February is National Children's Dental Health Month, and the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County wants families to make sure they are taking the right steps to ensure …
Feb 9, 2017
Lighthouse Church of Holt sets gospel sing, dinner
HOLT — Lighthouse Church of Holt has scheduled a gospel sing and dinner fundraiser.
The event, which features area gospel singers and groups, is 6 p.m. Feb. 18 at the church, 848 Lighthouse Church …
Feb 9, 2017
Dixie Echoes set Crestview concert
CRESTVIEW — The Dixie Echoes Quartet will perform soon in Crestview.
The concert is set 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at Valley Road Baptist Church, 1018 Valley Road, Crestview. A love offering will be received. …
Feb 9, 2017
The importance of face-to-face communication
Words. We live by them. We read them, speak them and hear them.
When communicating a verbal message to someone there are three parts: your words, your tone of voice and your body language. All thre…
Feb 8, 2017
North Okaloosa County Faith Calendar
BENEFIT GOSPEL SING AND DINNER : 6 p.m. Feb. 18, Lighthouse Church of Holt, 848 Lighthouse Church Road. Featuring area gospel singers and groups. A donation covers spaghetti and lasagna plates; proce…
Feb 7, 2017
'Cancer never sleeps'
Editor’s Note: This continues our Celebrate Community series on nonprofit organizations that improve residents’ quality of life.
CRESTVIEW — A new fundraising season is underway for the Crestview c…