Sep 15, 2015
Dunkin' Donuts, management firm help Northwest Florida Children in Crisis
CRESTVIEW — Children in Crisis has extra support for its programs benefiting at-risk children. Dunkin' Donuts and Purple Square Management donated $2,909 to the nonprofit organization.
The funds w…
Sep 14, 2015
LEWIS: Comic books have more benefits than meets the eye
Comic books are goods read for youths.
For years, the myth was that comic books couldn't help children appreciate reading or improve their literacy skills.
It was generally thought that these boo…
Sep 14, 2015
Baker museum schedules drum circle, living history program
BAKER — The Baker Block Museum will feature a number of events during its Okaloosa County Centennial Celebration.
A Native American drum circle and drum-making demonstration; a living history progr…
Sep 11, 2015
Emerald Coast Aviation schedules Crestview fly-in
CRESTVIEW — Emerald Coast Aviation will host a fly-in from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 10 at Bob Sikes Airport, 5535 John Givens Road, Crestview.
The event includes a raffle for prizes such as a $150 Ba…
Sep 10, 2015
Crestview High School graduate completes U.S. Air Force basic military training
Air Force Airman 1st Class Nicholas G. Allen has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
He completed an eight-week program that included trai…
Sep 9, 2015
Cane weaving workshop coming soon to Valparaiso museum
VALPARAISO — The Heritage Museum is planning a seat weaving workshop. The schedule hasn't been set yet.
Weaving styles to be taught include the classical cane open weave; closed weave of fiber rush…
Sep 9, 2015
Walton Outdoors presents children's festival Oct. 10
FREEPORT — Walton Outdoors' sixth annual Explore The Outdoors Festival is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 10 at Live Oak Landing Outdoor Destination, 229 Pitts Avenue in Freeport.
The free eve…
Sep 8, 2015
Apple Watch among hot topics for Mac users at Niceville meeting
NICEVILLE — The Mac Users Group will meet 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14 in Northwest Florida State College's Student Services Center, Room 130.
Featured speaker Eddie Branch will discuss the Apple Wat…
Sep 8, 2015
Valparaiso museum hosts Smithsonian Magazine event
VALPARAISO — The Heritage Museum is participating in “Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live!” The event offers free tickets to over 400,000 museums across the United States.
Visitors may download a …
Sep 4, 2015
Seeking North Okaloosa nonprofits' information for Gatehouse 'Celebrate Community' initiative
CRESTVIEW — This month through January, the Crestview News Bulletin will recognize North Okaloosa County's nonprofit organizations.
And the news organization would appreciate your help.
The CNB's…