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BAKER — The 12th annual Baker Heritage Day is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Baker Block Museum, 1307 Georgia Ave. Admission is free.

The event features vendors of handmade arts and crafts and antiques; demonstrations of skills such as flintknapping, blacksmithing, shingle making, quilting, open hearth cooking and spinning; music from the Gospel group Sound & Spirit, and bluegrass band Andy Lollie & the Southern Grass.

Guests can enjoy smoked pork, lima beans, crackling bread and other food by Uncle Jesse's Grillin & Chillin of Baker.

In addition, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, Tri-County Bee Keepers Association, Santa Rosa County Creek Indian Tribe and the Florida Public Archaeology Network will provide information.

Antique cars will be on display, Crestview's J.T. Garrett will appear as Barney Fife, and there will be face painting and children's activities, homemade ice cream, baked and canned goods.

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UPCOMING

MAC USERS GROUP: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7, Northwest Florida State College Student Services Center — Room 130, 100 College Blvd., Niceville. “Back to the Basics and Beyond” presented by Anne Hornstein. Attendees should bring their Mac devices. FWBMug.com, or contact Jean Dutton, 862-3327 or jeancdutton@mac.com.

RECURRING

WEDNESDAYS

CRESTVIEW KIWANIS CLUB: 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays, Samuel's Roadhouse, 114 John King Road, Crestview.

KNITTING GROUP: 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Casbah Coffee Company, 196 Pine Ave. W, Crestview.

SENIOR SOCIAL: noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Convergence Coffeehouse, 498 Wilson St. N. Visitors may enjoy free refreshments, play games, watch old movies, or just fellowship. See Facebook page for details.

SONS OF ITALY, CRESTVIEW CHAPTER 2865: 6 p.m. third Wednesdays, Foxwood Country Club, Antioch Road. All people of American-Italian heritage may join. Group president Thomas Hughes, 682-3597, thomasjhughessr@hotmail.com.

THURSDAYS

GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP: 10 a.m. Thursdays, Crosspoint, in portable 2, 2250 PJ Adams Parkway, Crestview. For people grieving the death of a loved one or other losses. 678-4411 extension 109.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, 704 E. Robinson Ave., Crestview. 689-1842.

SENIORS VS. CRIME: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, except holidays, 296 S. Ferdon Blvd., Suite 8, Crestview. Call 306-3176 or email okaloosacountysvc@yahoo.com to report incidents.

CRESTVIEW AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MONTHLY BREAKFAST MEETING: 7 a.m. first Thursdays, Crestview Community Center, 1446 Commerce Drive, Crestview.

CONCERNED CITIZENS OF CRESTVIEW: 5:30 p.m. first Thursdays, Allen Park, 895 McClelland St., Crestview.

FLYING NEEDLES QUILT GUILD: 9:30 a.m. second Thursdays at Niceville Church of Christ. Visitors and quilters are welcome.

NORTH OKALOOSA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: 7 p.m. second Thursdays, Live Oak Baptist Church, 4565 Live Oak Church Road, Crestview. Call 398-7524 for details.

MAINSTREET CRESTVIEW ASSOCIATION: 6 p.m. third Thursdays, City Hall, 502 Wilson St., Crestview. Group improves and promotes Main Street and Crestview Community Redevelopment Agency businesses.

CRESTVIEW PHOTO CLUB: 6 p.m. third Thursdays, Knights of Columbus Hall, 701 James Lee Blvd. E., Crestview. For amateur through professional photographers. https://www.facebook.com/CrestviewPhotoClub/ or contact MSgt. Jayly Jackson, jayly.jackson@us.af.mil.

EMERALD COAST PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING GROUP: 4-6 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, Crestview JobsPlus One-Stop Center, Wilson Street, Crestview. For job seekers with a bachelor's degree and two years’ professional work experience, or more than eight years’ professional, managerial or supervisory experience. Registration: email a resume and cover letter to ecp@jobsplus02.com. emeraldcoastprofessionals.com or jobsplusonestop.com.

CRESTVIEW EXCHANGE CLUB: fourth Thursdays, Covenant Hospice, Crestview. Sharlene Cox, 682-6824.

FRIDAYS

LAPSIT: Two sessions to choose from, 9:15 or 10:15 a.m. Fridays now through Dec. 9, in the Crestview Public Library's Story Room. Enjoy stories, songs and finger plays. For children under age 3 and caregivers. Check the library's calendar, www.cityofcrestview.org/library.php, for exact dates and themes.

STEAK NIGHT: 6 p.m. first Fridays. American Legion Post 75, 898 E. James Lee Blvd., Crestview. Cost: $15 per person; includes T-bone steak, baked potato, salad, bread and dessert. 689-3195.

SATURDAYS

ADULT/FAMILY NIGHT: 6-9 p.m. Saturdays, Convergence Coffeehouse, 498 Wilson St. N. Visitors may enjoy free refreshments, play games, watch old movies, or just fellowship.

KARAOKE: 8 p.m. Saturdays, American Legion Post 75, 898 E. James Lee Blvd., Crestview. 689-3195.

BOBBIN LACE GROUP: 11 a.m. first Saturdays, Heritage Museum, 115 Westview Ave., Valparaiso. Anyone may attend to inquire about the craft. 678-2615.

THE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF OKALOOSA COUNTY: 10 a.m. second Saturdays, Heritage Museum, 115 Westview Ave., Valparaiso. Martha Trau, 259-4351.

GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION: 9 a.m. to eat and 10 a.m. meeting third Saturdays of the month, Ryan's restaurant, Crestview. Dwayne Hopkins, 217-1001. All motorcyclists are welcome.

VFW HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT: 12 p.m. third Saturdays, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5450, 2240 W. James Lee Blvd., Crestview. Lynn Mobley, 682-5552.

MONDAYS

YOUTH NIGHT: 6-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Convergence Coffeehouse, 498 Wilson St. N. Visitors may enjoy free refreshments, play games, watch old movies, or fellowship.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 8 p.m. Mondays, the clubhouse at 704 Robinson St., Crestview. Details: Richard, 398-6620. www.fwb-area-aa.org.

DOGWOOD GARDEN CLUB: 10:30 a.m. first Mondays, September through May, location to be announced. Details: 683-0839, 902-1899.

COUNTRY PATCHERS QUILT GUILD: 9:30 a.m. second Mondays, Antioch Baptist Church, 4824 Antioch Road, Crestview. Yearly membership: $20.

FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS: 7 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, Mt. Ewell Lodge 131, U.S. Highway 198, Baker.

HELP OTHER PEOPLE EFFECTIVELY: 6 p.m. third Mondays at Community of Christ, Crestview.

COUNTRY PATCHERS QUILT GUILD: 9:30 a.m. fourth Mondays, Antioch Baptist Church, 4824 Antioch Road, Crestview. Sit-n-sew and workshop meeting.

THE OKALOOSA COUNTY COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN: fourth Mondays. info@occsw.org.

FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS: 7 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, Mt. Ewell Lodge 131, U.S. Highway 198, Baker.

TUESDAYS

BUSINESS NETWORKING INTERNATIONAL: 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesdays, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 544 Main St., Crestview. Members give each other quality business referrals; the goal is increased financial success. Business persons welcome to visit. Details: President Peggy Hollingshead, 902-9066 or peggy@drphh.com.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY:

●8 a.m. Tuesdays, First United Methodist Church, 599 Eighth Ave., Crestview. Mary Cole, 683-1899.

●6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, First UMC fellowship hall, Crestview. Brooke Bratton, 225-8197. www.TOPS.org.

SENIORS VS. CRIME: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, except holidays, 296 S. Ferdon Blvd., Suite 8, Crestview. Call 306-3176 to report incidents. okaloosacountysvc@yahoo.com.

STORY TIME: 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Crestview Public Library, 1445 Commerce Drive. Children ages 3 to 5 can enjoy stories and activities, and make a simple craft.

CRESTVIEW KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO: Quarterly games 4:30-6 p.m.; regular games 6-9 p.m. every Tuesday at 701 James Lee Blvd., Crestview.

BAKER GARDEN CLUB: 10 a.m. first Tuesdays September through May at different locations. Liz Davis, 537-4512.

OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP: 1 p.m. first Tuesdays, Wellness Center at Twin Cities Hospital, Niceville. A Registered Nurse is present, and meetings include details of specialty care and product innovations that may be helpful. Details: 389-7071.

CARVER-HILL MEMORIAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 5:30 p.m. first Tuesdays, Allen Park, 895 McClelland St., Crestview.

CRESTVIEW LIONS CLUB: Noon, second and fourth Tuesdays at Ryan’s in Crestview. Visitors are welcome. Details: B.J. Thomhave, 682-2012.

OPEN MIC POETRY AT THE LIBRARY: 6 p.m. second Tuesdays, Crestview Public Library, 1445 Commerce Drive, Crestview. Free event. Esther Hurwitz, 682-4432 or ehurwitz@okaloosa.lib.fl.us; Rick Sanders, 585-6399. Read poetry or play music. This month's poetry starter: Rules are rules. http://www.cityofcrestview.org/library/programs.php.

CRESTVIEW TOASTMASTERS: 6-7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, Greater Federation of Women's Club building, 150 Woodlawn Drive, Crestview. Visitors are welcome. Details: Kathy Morrow, 974-3662.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 395: 5:30 p.m. third Tuesdays, Carver-Hill Museum, 895 S. McClelland St., Crestview. Cmdr. Raymond Nelson, 420-0706.

NORTH OKALOOSA PATRIOTS: 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays, 150 N. Woodlawn Blvd., Crestview. www.panhandlepatriots.com.

CRESTVIEW LIONS CLUB: Noon, second and fourth Tuesdays at Ryan’s in Crestview. Visitors are welcome. Details: B.J. Thomhave, 682-2012.

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DOOLITTLE SCHOLARSHIP OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT: 7 a.m. Nov. 3, Eglin Golf Course in Niceville. Starts with check-in and 8 a.m. shotgun start. Cost: $50 for active duty military, $75 for Eglin Golf Course members and $100 for all others. Price includes green fee and cart, balls, lunch, refreshments on the course, and an awards party. Proceeds help provide college scholarships for Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets at area high schools, top graduates at the Community High Okaloosa Institutes for Career Education (CHOICE) Okaloosa Aerospace Academy at Choctawhatchee and Crestview high schools, and the University of West Florida Air Force ROTC program. Details: www.eglin.afaflorida.org. Registration forms available at http://eglin.afaflorida.org/html/events.html. Details: Steve Madley, 803-2280.

RELAY FOR LIFE GOLF TOURNAMENT: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 5, Foxwood Country Club, 4927 Antioch Road, Crestview. Proceeds support the American Cancer Society. Registration costs $35 for Foxwood members, $45 for nonmembers. For registration or sponsorship, contact Lynn Boone, LynnB@OkaloosaFCU.org, 398-8218 or 826-1632.

BAKER HERITAGE DAY: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Nov. 5, Baker Block Museum, 1307 Georgia Ave., Baker. Features heritage demonstrations, vendors, music and food. Booth spaces available. 537-5714.

THANKSGIVING DINNER: noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 5, Carver-Hill School Center, 461 School Ave., Crestview. Free community sit-down dinner presented by Concerned Citizens Outreach of Crestview. Speakers include Rev. Darryle Hooks and Attorney Aaron Watson.

HANDEL'S 'MESSIAH' SELECTIONS PERFORMANCE: 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 6, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1100 Palm Blvd. S., Niceville. Featuring conductor Jeffrey Rink, of the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, and guest soloists. Free to attend.

BLUE ANGELS HOMECOMING AIR SHOW: Gates open 8 a.m. Nov. 11-12 at Naval Air Station Pensacola. Evening show is 4:30-7 p.m. Nov. 11. Free admission and parking. Concessions and memorabilia are available for purchase. Reserved seating at http://www.naspensacolaairshow.com/.

VETERANS DAY PARADE AND CEREMONY: 9 a.m. Nov. 11, Main Street, Crestview, with 11 a.m. memorial wall ceremony near the Okaloosa courthouse. To participate, go to www.mainstreetcrestview.org for an application form or email jmpost395@gmail.com.

ACTING AUDITIONS: 1:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Sprint Theater of the Mattie Kelly Arts Center, Northwest Florida State College, 100 College Blvd., Niceville. Auditions are for March 6-12 presentations of "Agnes of God" and "The Servant of Two Masters," directed by Clint Mahle. A 90-second prepared audition consists of one dramatic and one comedic short monologue with the comedic one having a broad physical style. “Agnes of God” is a women-only cast. Men and women are needed for “The Servant of Two Masters.” Servant rehearsals are Mondays and Tuesdays; Agnes rehearsals are Thursdays and Fridays.

BALLET SEASON TICKETS: The Northwest Florida Ballet’s 47th season has set four productions at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center, Northwest Florida State College, 100 College Blvd., Niceville. Tickets are available four weeks before performance dates. Season subscriptions cost $135 per adult and $55 per child; details at www.NFBallet.org.

Shows include:

• ‘The Nutcracker’ — 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 and 19, and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 20. 37th annual ballet performance and debut of the holiday favorite. Performances will be held at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center on Nov. 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 20 at 2:30 p.m., and will be the debut of the Northwest Florida Ballet Symphony Orchestra led by composer and conductor David Ott. $38 for adults and $18 for children 12 and under.
• ‘From Russia With Love — A Celebration of The Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo’ — 7:30 p.m. April 1 and 2:30 p.m. April 2. Live accompaniment by the NFB Symphony Orchestra. Pays tribute to the famous ballet company, with “three of the world’s most historic ballets by three of Russia’s most prolific composers”: The Firebird, with music by Igor Stravinsky; Scheherazade, with music by Rimsky-Korsakov; and the balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet, with music by Sergei Prokofiev. $38 for adults and $18 for children 12 and under.

WASTE PRO THANKSGIVING SCHEDULE: Waste Pro will be closed Nov. 24 to observe Thanksgiving Day. Recycling usually picked up Thursday and Friday will be picked up Nov. 25; residential garbage collection will be moved to Nov. 28.

‘A PETER WHITE CHRISTMAS’ JAZZ PERFORMANCE: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Mattie Kelly Arts Center, Northwest Florida State College, 100 College Blvd., Niceville. Accompanying guitarist White are trumpeter Rick Braun and saxophonist Euge Groove. Reservation required. Front-section seating costs $80 each; general admission costs $40 each. Order at seabreeze.fm or call 729-6000.

NORTH OKALOOSA CUB SCOUTS ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS: Rising first- through fifth-grade boys now can join the Cub Scouts. Registration, through December, costs $14; annual membership costs $24. A Boys Life Magazine subscription costs $12. Scholarships and earning opportunities are available through pack fundraising.

North Okaloosa groups include:

• Pack 530, which meets at Crosspoint Church’s south Crestview campus. Contact Cubmaster TJ Tajalle, 573-842-8214 or tj.tajalle@gmail.com, for more information.
• Pack 799, which meets Mondays at First United Methodist Church in Crestview. Contact Cubmaster John Humphrey, 380-6977 or johnhumphrey@embarqmail.com, for details.
• Pack 532, which meets at First Baptist Church of Holt. Contact Cubmaster Courtney Strom, 228-365-1995 or cejeos5@gmail.com, for details.
• Pack 731 also meets in Crestview. Contact pack chair Mike Wing, 902-3556 or mikecwing@yahoo.com, for details.

Crestview Boy Scout membership is available for sixth-grade through 18-year-old males. Contact Rae Schwartz, bakerny@yahoo.com, or Bryant Perkins, Bryant.Perkins@scouting.org, for details.

RECURRING

SCHOLA CANTORUM FALL AUDITIONS: The Northwest Florida State College Schola Cantorum vocal ensemble has begun fall rehearsals. To audition, call 830-2062. The group will present a series of seasonal concerts in area churches in December. Meetings are 6 p.m. Mondays in building 110 of the Mattie Kelly Arts Center, Northwest Florida State College, 100 College Blvd., Niceville.

CRESTVIEW COMMUNITY GARDEN FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. third Saturdays, 157 Main St. S., Crestview.

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CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Kiwanis Club has scheduled a pancake breakfast and pictures with Santa fundraiser.

The breakfast is 7:30-10:30 a.m. Nov. 19 at Samuel’s Roadhouse, 114 John King Road, Crestview. There will be chances to win prizes during the event.

Tickets cost $5 and are free for children age 6 and younger. All proceeds will go toward scholarships and other local and school projects.

Tickets may be purchased from any Kiwanis member ahead of time or at the door on the day of the event. 

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Fall produce is just as fantastic tasting as it is good for you. Right now at the farmer’s market or grocery store you should be able to find a variety of greens.

Greens include a variety of vegetables that are dark green and leafy, such as kale, collard greens, turnip greens and mustard greens. The great thing about greens is that they add color to your plate, making a meal look more appetizing. They are easy to fix and are loaded with vitamins and minerals.

Greens are a great source of vitamins A, C, K and calcium. Vitamins and minerals support your body and the way it works.

Vitamin A helps to maintain good eye site and healthy skin. Vitamin C is needed to help your body heal from illness and injury. Vitamin K encourages your blood to clot during injury and maintains water balance in the body — important for us here in Florida. Calcium is essential for healthy teeth and bone growth.

As fantastic as greens are, they are not the only healthy and delicious produce local to the Panhandle this fall. Look for satsumas, sweet corn, cabbage, broccoli and sweet potatoes. To view or print a Panhandle Produce Harvest Calendar, or to learn more about preparing and storing Panhandle produce, visit www.panhandleproducepointers.com, or come to the extension office, 3098 Airport Road, Crestview.

Join the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the ribbon cutting for Miss Ruth’s Farmers’ Market, which is 10:30 a.m. Nov. 3 at 1958 Lewis Turner Blvd., Fort Walton Beach. The market is adjacent to the courthouse and softball fields. While you are there, pick up some Florida produce from local farmers and bring a jar (or two) of peanut butter to donate to local families in need.

And for a delicious way to use greens, try this recipe from the Panhandle Produce Pointers’ website.

SAVORY GREENS

3 cups water

¼ pound skinless turkey breast

½ cup chopped onions

2 cloves garlic, crushed

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

½ teaspoon dried thyme

1 green onion, chopped

1 teaspoon ground ginger

2 pounds mixed greens (collards,

turnips, mustard, and kale)

Place all ingredients except greens into a large pot and bring to a boil.

Wash greens and remove stems.

Chop greens into small pieces and add to stock. Cook 20 to 30 minutes until tender.

Serves six; 1 cup serving

Jill Breslawski is an agent at the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension office in Crestview.

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CRESTVIEW — Organization is necessary to accomplish goals. Minimizing clutter and waste allows us to succeed at what matters most.

While organizational skills are necessary, everyone is unique with which system works best. No complicated, color-coded system for life is necessary if something else works better.

Identify the best organizational strategy by addressing these issues provided by Bridgeway Center.

Waste removal. Keep track of activities for one week. Which activities tend to waste time? How can these be minimized or eliminated from the schedule?

Long-term goals: Have a clear long-term vision and goal. Does the way you spend your time reflect this goal? What are daily and weekly tasks to help you reach the long-term goal?

Optimal time: Identify the time of day you are most productive. Are you a morning or night person? As much as possible, use your optimal time to maximize your efforts.

STAYING ORGANIZED

Plan for the day: To avoid morning confusion, plan the next day the evening before. Consider laying out the day's outfit, packing a lunch or gathering needed files and books.

Weekly checkup: Have a weekly cleanup to discard, file or recycle papers and other materials. This will keep areas less cluttered, and no one loses valuable time searching for misplaced items.

Stick to one: We tend to praise multitasking in our culture, but this can actually prevent personal organization. Focusing on one task at a time is best and produces a better result.

Whether they are an inherent strength or a learned behavior, the benefits of organizational skills help people maintain order, peace and a less-stressed lifestyle, a Bridgeway spokesperson said.

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CRESTVIEW — The Main Street Crestview Association and city’s annual Fall Festival attracted thousands on Saturday to the downtown area.

Numerous booths, with vendors such as artisans and local businesses, dotted Main Street. Smells of barbecue, sausages and funnel cakes filled the air.

In addition, there was live entertainment. Residents sat in lawn chairs to listen to music from the North Okaloosa Community Band as others browsed business’ booths.

April Meier owns Pawsitively Scrumptious, a Bark Bakery and Boutique on Main Street. Her store sponsored the Crestview Pet Parade and raised money for the Crestview Bark Park.

Jessica Donaldson and Sharon Thomas own online businesses and have recently started participating in festivals. Donaldson owns Memorable Designs and Thomas owns Flourish Creatively.

Sitting near Meier was Angie Nousiainen, owner of a 156-pound Great Dane named Daisy. Angie and Daisy were dressed as Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf. Daisy is the sister of Dozer, a therapy dog that recently retired as Walgreen’s greeter. Meanwhile, My Safe Place had dogs available for adoption.

They weren’t the only canines around; many costumed dogs walked with their humans around the festival.

An many folks enjoyed wearing costumes themselves.

Crestview resident Chaella Stockstill made all her family’s ocean-themed costumes.  Arian was a jellyfish, Kaiden was a shark, Owen was a turtle and Emmori was an octopus. 

At one booth, members were dressed as Disney characters. Children were dressed as Ghostbusters, action figures, bumblebees, pumpkins and Crestview cheerleaders.

Crestview High School’s Theatre Group promoted their next play, “Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells Batman Smells,” which is Dec. 8, 9 and 10 at the high school.

In addition, numerous Okaloosa County schools students promoted Students Working against Tobacco’s efforts and numerous churches sold baked goods.

Residents we spoke to said they enjoyed the event.

“We like to come out and support our local community,” Kathy Lewis said. “It’s nice how they hand out candy to the kids.”

James and Charlotte Shumaker said they enjoyed the festival with their two daughters. 

“We haven’t been in a couple of years, but we enjoy it,” Charlotte Shumaker said. 

When asked what her favorite part of the festival was, Shumaker’s 11-year-old daughter said, “The iced tea!”

That was in reference to Bayou Billy’s Sweet Dixie Tea, which she drank out of a large tin mug.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Crestview Fall Festival brings costumes, carnival food and entertainment (PHOTOS)

CRESTVIEW — Here are North Okaloosa County's upcoming fall events:

• Annual Fall Festival, presented by the Main Street Crestview Association and the city of Crestview, is 1-6 p.m. Oct. 29 on Main Street. The event is free to the public and includes a costume contest for people and pets. In addition, there will be booths, vendors and games. See www.mainstreetcrestview.org for a vendor application.
• Trunk or Treat at First Baptist Church of Crestview is from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 29 (after the fall festival on Main Street) between the church and Burger King.
• Lifepoint Church’s Harvest Festival is 4-7 p.m. Oct. 30 at 400 S. Ferdon Blvd., Crestview.
• Central Baptist Church will host Trunk or Treat 6-8 p.m. Oct. 30 at 951 S. Ferdon Blvd. in Crestview. This event, featuring food, games and prizes, is free to attend. For more information, contact 682-5525, paula@centralcrestview.com or   alisa@centralcrestview.com.
• Trick or Treat meet and greet for kids is 3-4 p.m. Oct. 31 at Okaloosa Ophthalmology, 1299 Industrial Drive, Crestview. Dr. Tiffany Kruger and her staff will have candy and treats for all; attendees may wear their costumes.
• Halloween trick-or-treating is 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 in Crestview.
• Live Oak Baptist Church’s Fall Festival is 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at 4565 Live Oak Church Road, Crestview. The community may attend the free, family-friendly evening of decorated trunks and treats with a dunking booth, hayride, hotdogs, popcorn and boiled peanuts.
• Trick or treat with Gray Beard the Pirate and crew, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31, 2754 Lake Silver Road, Crestview.

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CRESTVIEW — Melanie Slinkey-Fuller and her family just want a reunion with Bruno, their Yorkie who has been missing since Oct. 24.

Bruno went missing between and 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. in the Trailwood Estates neighborhood near Stillwell Boulevard and Valley Road, Slinkey-Fuller stated in a Facebook message to the News Bulletin.

"My kids are very sad that he got out of the fence. He had a blue dog tag with his name on it," she said.

People with information on Bruno's whereabouts may contact Slinkey-Fuller at 928-551-0066.

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