CRESTVIEW — A free workshop with training on early childhood attachment and  fetal alcohol spectrum disorders is coming to Crestview in October.

Emmanuel Baptist Church's Crestview Orphan Care ministry will host the event at 9 a.m. Oct. 18 at the church, 3252 E James Lee Blvd., Crestview.

Dr. Kristie Skoglund, Clinical Services vice president at The Florida Center, will present both sessions. A question-and-answer session is from 1-2 p.m. after the presentations.

Attendees may bring a brown-bag lunch; other refreshment will be provided. No childcare will be available.

To RSVP your attendance or for details, visit http://www.crestvieworphancare.com/cpt_events/training-workshop-series/.

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Did you know the Crestview Public Library has an array of musical resources? 

Whether you are a novice wanting to learn how to play the piano, or you enjoy listening to local musicians perform, there is a bit of everything for all music lovers. 

We have CDs available for checkout and musician biographies in traditional and audio formats. There are DVDs of live concerts and books that instruct you to play piano, guitar, drums or the banjo. 

On our website’s electronic resources, you can access the Fine Arts & Music Collection with a valid library card. With hundreds of full-text magazines and journals covered in databases such as the Wilson Art Index and RILM, this collection provides resources to support research in areas such as drama, music, art history and filmmaking. 

Local musicians play from 6-8 p.m. in the library's main area every Monday and Tuesdays. If you are ready to show off your musical abilities in front a small audience, contact Sandra, 682-4432, to book an appointment. 

Check our website calendar of events for current bookings>>

Marie Garcia is the Crestview Public Library's assistant director.

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STAFF PICKS

'How Music Works' by David Byrne

 In this reflective ode to music, former Talking Heads lead David Byrne deconstructs, explains, simplifies, amplifies and asks the reader to rid themselves of restraints when listening to music. 

Anyone who enjoys music can enjoy this book. Music's technicalities and history are explained in non-esoteric fashion, making it an interesting read for those who might have wondered why a band playing in a smaller night club might sound better than one playing at Carnegie Hall.

Throughout the book, Byrne throws in autobiographical pieces, but music is the main focus. Once you read this, you will have a better appreciation for it. 

'Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage' (DVD)

This Canadian progressive-rock trio, with a devoted cult following, is known for its eclectic style and technical abilities. 

Neil Peart, Rush’s drummer, is considered one of the greatest rock drummers of all times. Even if you are not a fan of their music, I highly suggest watching this Tribeca Film Festival Audience Award-winning "rockumentary." 

— Marie Garcia

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CRESTVIEW — Runners' safety is a top concern for David Patterson, founder of the Crestview Runners Group.

After all, some of the six-week-old group's members have been in situations where 3,000 pounds of moving steel compete with their vulnerable frames.  

'A LOT OF NEAR MISSES'

"In Crestview, I've had a lot of near misses," Jennifer Chitwood Newman said. For instance, "I was able to get to the side of the car (on Redstone Avenue), so I was only clipped by the mirror as (the driver) ran off the road, slinging rocks and dirt in my face."

"In Niceville, on (Northwest Florida State College's)campus, a kid rolled through a stop sign and his fender hit my leg, but at least he  stopped  to see if I was OK," she said.

Patterson said a friend in Niceville received back surgery about a year ago after a car hit him while he was biking.

"To this day he's never been the same," Patterson said.

So when Valerie Michelle Camacho, a 17-year-old Crestview High School student, died Sept. 18 after a motorist struck her during a Sept. 16 morning jog, it hit close to home.

And the running group's members wanted to help.

HONORING VALERIE

"When the accident happened, my Facebook group lit up, (with) our group board asking for her whereabouts and if we could do anything for the family," Patterson said. "It started with flowers, then a gift basket, and then we decided we should wait to see how things were going to turn out…"

On Sept. 21, after they learned about the accident's fatal outcome, 25 Crestview area runners ran in Valerie's honor.

"That's when we met Manuel, Valerie's dad, and really started pushing for the idea of the scholarship fund," Patterson said. "We wanted something that keeps giving back to this community to honor her."

The group hopes to raise $10,000 and award at least one $500 scholarship per school year. To be eligible, Crestview High School students must be avid runners, devoted to the study of science and have at least a 3.5 grade point average, scholarship organizers said.

In just two days since the fund's establishment, the first year's award is already covered; 10 people have raised $512 at GoFundMe.

Patterson said that in addition to honoring Valerie's memory, he started the fundraising account because helping the community is important.

"Anything you do for yourself dies with you … what you do for others' lives forever," he said.

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WHAT: Valerie Camacho Scholarship Fund. Donate here>>

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WHAT: Crestview Running Group

WHEN: Meets at 6:30 a.m. Sundays except for Sept. 28.

WHERE: Various locations "to keep our routes new and interesting," founder David Patterson says

NOTES: Free membership. See www.facebook.com/groups/CrestviewRunning/ for more information

Email News Bulletin Staff Writer Matthew Brown, follow him on Twitter or call 850-682-6524.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Runners honor Crestview teen's memory with scholarship fund

CRESTVIEW — Emmanuel Baptist Church members know Kenneth Hancock as their children's minister, but Gracelynn Villa sees another side to him.

When she met him Tuesday, he was carrying a mock pistol and sword, portraying "Captain Jack," her favorite character from Disney's “Pirates of the Caribbean” films.

 “I love pirates,” the 8-year-old said.

Almost 40 residents attended Evening Library Time at the Crestview Public Library, where Hancock read “Do Pirates Take Baths?” by Kathy Tucker, posed for photographs, quoted movie lines and helped children make pirate hats.

Hancock has dressed as the character the past eight years.

“I do this for free most of the time,” he said. “It’s a lot of fun; I love to see the kids smile.” 

Heather Nitzel, the event organizer, said such monthly events aim to make reading fun for children.

In addition, "it makes them aware that there is a library here,” she said.  

Crestview mother Judy Riggleman said she appreciated the programming.

‘I think this is great; this is fun for the children,” she said.

Email News Bulletin Staff Writer Matthew Brown, follow him on Twitter or call 850-682-6524.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: 'I LOVE PIRATES': Minister by day becomes pirate by night (VIDEO)

Interested in knitting? The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida will feature a class from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at 115 Westview Ave., Valparaiso.

Instructor Carol Burkhard will teach the Heritage Alive! Craft Class in which attendees can learn basic stitches and begin a project to be ready by fall. 

The lesson costs $20 for the general public or $15 for museum members.

Interested residents should bring yarn, size 8 needles and a snack.

Space is limited, and pre-registration is required.  Call 678-2615 for more details. 

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Like to knit? This class is for you

CRESTVIEW — Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce officials, citing unforeseen circumstances, have canceled this year’s Moonlight and Melodies Wine Gala.

The evening of gourmet food and wine samplings, originally set for Nov. 1, will be rescheduled for autumn of 2015, chamber officials said.

“We had to make the decision based on what we thought was best,” chamber President and CEO Wayne Harris said. “Things came up in the last week or so that we realized it would be best to postpone the event until next year.”

Among the causes leading to the event’s cancellation was gala chairwoman Rachel Neighbors' unexpected move out of town to accept another position.

The chamber's board decided that rather than scramble to make changes so close to the event date, “It’s better to wait and do a real good event," member Rae Schwartz said.

The chamber likely will retain the planned theme, “A Taste of France,” and its salute to Crestview’s sister city, Noirmoutier-an-l’Île, at the 2015 gala, Harris and Schwartz said.

Epi-Cure Fine Wines and Spirits of Niceville will remain the main provider of wines to be sampled, Harris said.

Email News Bulletin Staff Writer Brian Hughes, follow him on Twitter or call 850-682-6524.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Annual Crestview Wine Gala postponed until 2015