Aug 12, 2016
Crestview church offers AWANA program for youths
CRESTVIEW — The Joy Fellowship church will have AWANA classes for children in kindergarten through fifth grades.
The yearly registration fee for the Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed classes is $35…
Aug 11, 2016
Okaloosa County 4-H sets Farm Safety Day Camp
BAKER — Okaloosa County 4-H presents a full day of fun for youths at the Farm Safety Day Camp.
The event is for children ages 8-18. Those younger than 8 may attend if accompanied by a parent.
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Aug 11, 2016
BUCK: Stick to a budget; avoid credit card crises in college
GAINESVILLE — You’re heading to college for the first time or returning to campus, and you decide with your parents to get a credit card in your name. A University of Florida Institute of Food and Ag…
Aug 9, 2016
University of Florida has student nutrition survival, eating tips
GAINESVILLE — When you get to college, and you’re trying to eat well, there are so many temptations and challenges — fast foods and late-night pizza, navigating the dining halls, limited transportati…
Aug 8, 2016
Okaloosa prepares for heavy rain, flooding
SHALIMAR — Okaloosa County Department of Public Safety is monitoring the National Weather Service for potential rain and possible flooding.
Emergency Management is ready, as well as the Flood Res…
Aug 8, 2016
Crestview church schedules Men's Day celebration
CRESTVIEW — "What a Mighty God We Serve" is the theme for Men's Day at Mount Zion A.M.E. Church of Crestview.
The celebration will consist of four worship services at the church at 502 McDonald St…
Aug 8, 2016
Emmanuel Baptist Church sets small-group meetings
CRESTVIEW — Emmanuel Baptist Church attendees’ fall semester of small-group meetings starts soon.
Group Connect meetings are a way to meet small-group leaders, hear about group openings, and decid…
Aug 8, 2016
NITZEL: Cowboys the focus of Family Library Time event
CRESTVIEW — Don your boots and hat and join Cowboy Bruce at Warriors Hall on Aug. 23 for singing, poetry, trick roping, and the art of the bull-whip!
The 2B Ranch Wild West Show will begin at 6:…
Aug 7, 2016
DUNNING: How to get funding for a school garden or science project
Every year, shortly after school starts, the extension office gets countless requests from teachers and school volunteers to assist with establishing a school garden.
One of the biggest stumbling…
Aug 3, 2016
Okaloosa health department releases water quality results
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County has announced water quality test results for local parks.
Only one has potentially hazardous bathing water, the FDOH-Okaloos…