CRESTVIEW — A Career Source mini job fair is scheduled soon in Crestview.

The fair is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 15 at the Crestview Public Library, 1445 Commerce Drive.

Employers will be hiring on the spot. They include Adecco, Waffle House, Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, CEFCO, Twin Cities Pavilion, Certified Manufacturing, Inc. and PeopleReady.

Openings include customer services, restaurant managers, servers, cooks, laborers, electricians, welders, production assemblers and carpenters, among others.

Career Source Okaloosa-Walton also has 50 construction positions immediately available at a Niceville site, and 25 more at a Navarre site. Workers make $15 an hour plus overtime. A background check and drug test are required. To apply, go to the Fort Walton Beach center, 409 Racetrack Road NE, or call 833-7587.

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The library now has a free English as a Second Language class.

Hank Halle teaches the class 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the library. It's for native Spanish-speaking adult students who would like to improve their communication skills in English.

Call 682-4432, send an email to jrmccarthy@okaloosa.lib.fl.us or drop by the library at 1445 Commerce Drive to sign up, as seats are limited.

We also offer a variety of online programs to help those seeking to learn English (and other languages).

We have Rocket Languages, BrainFuse HelpNow and Basic ESL, thanks to our membership with the Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative.

Visit readokaloosa.org and with your library card choose the resource that best suits you.

Marie Heath is the Crestview Public Library's director.

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CRESTVIEW — A Crestview resident is among U.S. Navy members providing warfighting readiness in Asia.

Culinary Specialist 1st Class Ariel Coley serves her country aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard.

The flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is on a routine patrol in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance warfighting readiness and posture forward as a ready-response force for any type of contingency.

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CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County Courthouse records of marriages from Feb. 21 through March 9 include:

•Lester Miller and Rebecca Simpler, both of Crestview.

•Nathan Bell and Ashley Gartman, both of Crestview.

•James  Moore and Tonya Ganey, both of Crestview.

•Stephen Switzer and Kami Ramirez, both of Crestview.

•Albert Zimmerman and Michelle Cook, both of Crestview.

•Madalyn Wilson and Nicholas Watson, both of Crestview.

•Renee Whitney and Devin Chatman, both of Crestview.

•Chelsea Chessher and Bobby Howell Jr., both of Crestview.

•Mark Welch and Kristin Clark, both of Crestview.

•Rose Zelm, of Crestview, and Shawn Wood, of Pensacola.

•Justin Houp and Ashley Head, both of Crestview.

•Jonathan Henley and Ashley Frost, both of Crestview.

•Stacey Bowers and Steven Space, both of Baker.

•Angela Bowdren and Scott Harkins, both of Baker.

•Laura Forshaw and Jonathan Hammond, both of Crestview.

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CRESTVIEW — Photographer Dale Riley wanted to give Crestview artists and creators a local opportunity to showcase their work — and Gallery Night was born.

Gallery Night on March 7 featured 15 artists displaying their work throughout Casbah Coffee Company in a free, public event modeled after out-of-town art walks and gallery showings.

Riley hopes to grow the event and eventually have art flowing to the sidewalk outside the downtown coffee shop.

Gallery Night will be hosted from 6-8 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at Casbah Coffee. 

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CRESTVIEW — U.S. Air Force Airman Joshua A. Arreaga graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

He completed an eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Arreaga is the son of Jose Arreaga and Elizabeth Robinson of Killeen, Texas; and brother of Charles Arreaga of Crestview, Bianca Arroyo of Killeen, and Liza Bobe of Harker Heights, Texas. He is the son-in-law of Patricia and Charles Jackson of Killeen, and is married to Jessica Arreaga.

The airman graduated in 2015 from Ellison High School, Killeen.

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CRESTVIEW — Whataburger restaurants will celebrate the superhero spirit in all of us with an evening of family fun.

The event is 5 to 7 p.m. March 14 at Whataburger, 3850 Ferdon Blvd. S, Crestview.

Customers can spend quality time with their little heroes and treat them to a superhero-themed celebration of food and giveaways. The event includes a face painter, balloon artist, photo booth and guest appearance from Whataburger's mascot, Whataguy.

"Our Super Duper Celebration is an opportunity for families to spend quality time with their little heroes and enjoy a free kid's meal on us," Whataburger Director of Operations Lee Cartledge said. "We appreciate our customers and look forward to treating them to an evening of family fun."

Children age 12 and younger dressed in a superhero costume will receive a free kid's meal.

Additionally, the Epilepsy Resource Center will fit children for a free bicycle helmet at the event. 

"The Epilepsy Foundation of Florida is excited to partner with Whataburger on its annual Super-Duper event," Velladira Flores, a foundation spokesperson, said. "We will be giving out free bike helmets, training on bicycle safety, spreading epilepsy awareness and providing information on our local resource center and the services provided."

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CRESTVIEW — The next Family Library Time program focuses on beekeeping basics.

It begins 6:30 p.m. March 21 at the Crestview Public Library, 1445 Commerce Drive, and is suitable for ages 4 and up. Registration is not required.

Learn about how the honeybee lives and what you will need to establish a hive. This short presentation is designed for beginners, so no prerequisite knowledge is required.

There will be no hands-on beekeeping, so protective clothing is unnecessary for the program. Attendees may taste or purchase a variety of local honey.

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CRESTVIEW — Weather King of Crestview has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer, according to U-Haul Company of Florida.

Weather King offers U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, support rental items and in-store pick-up for boxes.

The store’s owner, David Angermuller, said he is proud to team with the industry leader in do-it-yourself moving and self-storage.

U-Haul and Weather King strive to help the environment through sustainability initiatives. Truck sharing is a core U-Haul sustainability business practice that allows individuals to access a fleet of trucks that is larger than what they could access on an individual basis.

Every U-Haul truck placed in a community reportedly helps keep 19 personally owned large-capacity vehicles, pickups, SUVs and vans off the road. Fewer vehicles mean less traffic congestion, less pollution, less fuel burned and cleaner air.

Hours for U-Haul rentals are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at 880 James Lee Blvd. W., Crestview. After-hours drop-off is available for customer convenience.

Call 398-4296 or visit https://www.uhaul.com/Locations/Truck-Rentals-near-Crestview-FL-32536/018353/ to reserve U-Haul products at this dealer location.

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