CRESTVIEW — Club Challengers volleyball tryouts are scheduled for girls ages 6-11 and 12-15 for the club's 2017-2018 season.

An information meeting with the club's director and coaches is 3 p.m.  Oct. 22 at Davidson Middle School, 6261 Old Bethel Road, Crestview. The details are also available at www.facebook.com/clubchallengers.

Travel team tryouts are Oct. 26 at DMS. Times are as follows:

14U: 4:30-5:15 p.m.

13U: 5:15-6 p.m.

12U: 6-6:15 p.m.

The 15U ninth-grade tryouts will be scheduled after the high school season is complete. Players ages 6-11 do not require a tryout or experience.

Email ChallengersVolleyball@gmail.com for more information.

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CRESTVIEW — When a local rehabilitation center launched an effort to collect 104 birthday cards for a resident, a Crestview Girl Scout troop was among those who wanted to help.

Troop 1318 members created and decorated several cards for Mary Richardson, 103, whose birthday is Oct. 20. The girls who participated in the service project are Angelina Foreman, Kirstin Mohr, Ava Wilson,Nora Karlan, Seralyn Welch, Amanda Lane, Kennedy Ward, Daphne Ramakka, Prynn Peterson, Autumn Patterson, Julianna Kelley,Natalia Baez, Sabrina McKee and Rilynn Bailey.

Troop leaders took the cards to Crestview Rehabilitation Center, where the staff will present them to Richardson at her birthday party.

The troop's sponsor is the Crestview Elks Lodge.

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CRESTVIEW — Two local groups worked together to donate towel sets to residents at Crestview Manor.

The recent donation consisted of bath cloths and towel sets from Ida Faye Powell's Sunday school class at First Baptist Church of Crestview, and the General Federation of Women's Club's Crestview chapter.

Women's club members hold bingo games at the Manor once a month, with some gifts consisting of toiletries and other items needed by residents, according to member Linda Parker.

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CRESTVIEW — The Duke It Out Relay for Life Team will have its annual Princess Ball, a father-daughter dance.

Girls age 13 and younger and their escorts may attend the ball, which is 6-9 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Crestview Community Center, 1446 Commerce Drive, Crestview. Moms are welcome to take pictures of the official entrance of their princesses. Only princesses and their escorts may dine and dance.

Tickets cost $40 for each princess and her escort, and $15 for each additional princess in the family. Net proceeds benefit the Crestview American Cancer Society Relay For Life. There are only 300 tickets available for the event.

Contact Chris Cox, 902-1075, or Loney Whitley, 537-4654 or 603-3500, to order tickets or for details. Leave a message if you get no answer. 

Ticket pick-up is 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, and 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at Panera Bread in south Crestview.

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Here are upcoming Crestview Public Library-related events. The library's address is 1445 Commerce Drive.

FAMILY LIBRARY TIME: for ages 4 and up. Visit the library for details as the date nears.

• 6:30-7:15 p.m. Nov. 21 — Wild Things. Guess which wild animal left the waste. Dissect owl pellets.
• 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 — Noel Night. Music, makings and munchies.

AGES 0-2 LIBRARY CLASS: 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Crestview library. Topics: Oct. 20 and 27, Autumn and Halloween (wear non-scary costume if you like); Nov. 3 and 17, Thanksgiving; Dec. 1, On the Go; and Dec. 8 and 15, Christmas.

AGES 3-5 LIBRARY CLASS: 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Crestview library. Topics: Oct. 24 and 31, Autumn and Halloween (wear a non-scary costume on Oct. 31); Nov. 7 and 14, Giving Thanks; Nov. 28, On the Road; and Dec. 5 and 12, Wrap It Up.

FIRST TUESDAY TALKS: 10:30 a.m. first Tuesdays at the library. Topic: Nov. 7, How to Love Your Wardrobe, by Anna Maria Garza, fashion designer and stylist.

READ TO DOZER: First Saturdays, 10-11 a.m.; for children ages 4 and up.

COFFEE & CRAFT: 10 a.m. second Saturdays, Crestview library. Call 682-4432 to reserve your spot.

TEEN TIME: 2-4 p.m. Fridays in the meeting room, Crestview library. Featuring Wii and virtual reality games, etc. For sixth- through 12th-graders.

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We all know coaches and schools schedule games two to four years in advance looking at a win for — and easy for their team, a TV spotlight — what is going to get the most money for the school. Yes, we all understand that.

We also know the month of October from the first to the 30th is when all the spooky, grim goblins, black cats and witches are hiding in the dark shadows, along with all the horrible things you can imagine will happen to you until the 31st, when Halloween is over.

With all that information, why then would you tempt the hand of faith by scheduling an October game on Friday the 13th? Ask the staff at No. 2 Clemson, who lost to Syracuse. Or ask the staff at No. 8 Washington State, who also lost to California this past Friday night, Oct. 13.

Here are your 10 picks for the week plus a tie breaker for Oct. 21.

1. Boston College Eagles vs. Virginia Cavaliers: The Eagles pulled it out last Saturday. Can they do it again? Virginia clips the Eagles' wings by 10.

2. Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Duke Blue Devils: The Blue Devils, who fell asleep at the wheel, can still salvage a good bowl game, and it starts here with a win over the Panthers by 20.

3. Louisville Cardinals vs. Florida State Seminoles: Florida State came up with a win and they now feel they are on the same level as Louisville. Not really. Cardinals by 12.

4. Syracuse Orangemen vs. Miami Hurricanes: Miami has another Hurricane coming to town and they called it Syracuse. Orangemen by 6.

5. Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: It's a homecoming game for Georgia Tech, who will win by 13.

6. Tennessee Volunteers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (Train): It’s the dreaded third Saturday in October and all the Vols fans are not looking forward to this game. Don’t look for many at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Crimson Tide with no mercy by 30 plus.

7. Auburn War Eagles vs. Arkansas Razorbacks: Both teams lost and are looking to regroup. War Eagles by 3.

8. LSU Tigers vs. Ole Mississippi Rebels: LSU pulls it out again over the Rebels by 12.

9. Kentucky Wildcats vs. Mississippi State: A Kentucky win here clinches a bowl game for the Wildcats. They do it by 21.

10. Missouri Tigers vs. Idaho Vandals, from Moscow Idaho: Wow! You would think the Tigers had an easy win here, but this one is too scary. Who is going against someone out of Moscow called the Vandals and three nights before Halloween? Idaho by 3.

Tie Breaker: Michigan Wolverines vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: This game should be called the game of the week with so many repercussions coming out on a win or lose. I pick Penn State. They're back, and it’s business as usual by 10.

Next week is full of nothing but tricks or treats for Halloween. This past weekend five top teams in the Associated Press Ranking fell out of the top 10. What witch's brew is in store for the other teams this coming weekend? "The shadow knows!"

Bill Everett is a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and lives in the Baker area.

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CRESTVIEW — Here’s a calendar of upcoming events in North Okaloosa County and surrounding areas. 

NICEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1972 REUNION: Oct. 20-22, Niceville. The 45th reunion includes the following:

●5:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at LJ Schooners Dockside, 290 Yacht Club Drive, Niceville (pay for yourself, bluewaterbaymarina.com).

●Barbecue buffet, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 21, Eglin Golf Course Clubhouse, 1572 Fairway Drive, Niceville. $35 per person, cash bar.

●Potluck picnic, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 22, Turkey Creek, 340 W. John Sims Parkway, Niceville. Bring something to share.

Contact Mary Ann Aldridge Rierson, maryannri54@gmail.com for details.

KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST, AUCTION: 7:30-10:30 a.m. Oct. 21, Samuel's Roadhouse, John King Road, Crestview. Silent auction items include something for everyone, including sportsmen. Supports local Kiwanis projects. $5 per person and free for children 7 and younger.

DAVIDSON 5K RUN: 9 a.m. Oct. 21, Davidson Middle School, 6261 Old Bethel Road, Crestview. The school's Dance & Cheer team will have Paint the Panther 5K. Registration costs $25 for 5K runners, $15 for the one-mile kids run, and $2 for a prize drawing ticket. Limited T-shirts are available on a first-come, first served basis for $15. Registration package pick up: 4-6 p.m. Oct. 20 or 7:30-8:30 a.m. Oct. 21 at the DMS gym. No refunds.

HOLLY FAIR: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 21, Shalimar United Methodist Church, 1 Old Ferry Road, Shalimar. Free annual arts and crafts Fair features over 70 vendors, a bakery, a pasta, hamburger or bratwurst lunch. All proceeds benefit local charities and church projects. www.shalimar-umc.org.

OKALOOSA ALL-COUNTY HONOR CHOIR CONCERT: 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center, Northwest Florida State College, 100 College Blvd., Niceville. A choir featuring students from Okaloosa County middle and high schools will perform in a free concert.

OPPORTUNITY PLACE WINE & CHEESE FUNDRAISER:  2-4 p.m. Oct. 29, Magnolia Grill Restaurant, 157 Brooks St., Fort Walton Beach. "Raise Your Glass" fundraiser benefits Opportunity Place, a temporary shelter for homeless Okaloosa women and families. Includes a variety of wines, a large selection of food, silent auction, with sponsorship baskets available. Volunteers also needed. Tickets: $25 at www.opifwb.org or 659- 3190. Mail donations to: Opportunity Place, 305 Lovejoy Road, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547.

MCTEACHER NIGHT FUNDRAISER: 5-7 p.m. Nov. 2 at the McDonald's close to Crestview High School. A percent of all drive through and lobby sales will go to the school safety patrol program.

BLUE ANGELS HOMECOMING AIR SHOW: 9:30 a.m. Nov. 10 and 11 at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Sky Hawk Drive. Gates open at 8 a.m. both days. Admission, parking and blanket seating are free. Other seating tickets may be purchased at www.naspensacolaairshow.com/. The Friday Night Air Show is 4-6 p.m. Nov. 10 at NAS. The non-Blue-Angels event features aircraft that light up the sky with full afterburner and pyrotechnics. Performances include Bob Carlton in a Vertigo Air Shows Jet Glider;  Paul Wood in an A-4 Skyhawk; a Mig-17 with pilot Randy Ball; the Super Stearman, with Greg Shelton and Wing Walker Ashely Shelton; and John Klatt in the Screamin’ Sasquatch Jet Waco. The Navy Leap Frogs Parachute Team; Chris Darnell, driving the 300-plus-mph Shockwave Jet Truck; and other acts will perform. Food and memorabilia will be available at numerous concession stands. Pets and coolers are not permitted.

PINE FOREST UNITED METHODIST FESTIVAL & CAR SHOW: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 11, Pine Forest United Methodist Church, 2800 Wilde Lake Blvd., Pensacola. Over 160 arts, crafts and other vendors, food, and live music. Free admission and parking. Door prizes. Proceeds used for community ministries. www.pineforestumc.org or 944-0170.

TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION MEETINGS:

• 3 p.m. Oct. 19, Robert L.F. Sikes Center, Northwest Florida State College, 805 E. James Lee Blvd., Crestview.
• 3 p.m. Dec. 14, training room of the Okaloosa County Administration Building, 1250 Eglin Parkway, Shalimar.

Meeting schedule and location are subject to change. For updates and agendas, visit www.wfrpc.org or email tiffany.bates@wfrpc.org, or 332-7976, extension 217.

BLACKMAN FIRE DISTRICT BOARD: 7 p.m. first Mondays, 1850 U.S. Highway 2, Baker.

CRESTVIEW CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, City Hall, 198 N. Wilson St., Crestview.

CRESTVIEW HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD: 5:15 p.m. third Mondays, 371 Hickory Ave. W, Crestview. Open to the public.

CRESTVIEW CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, City Hall, 198 N. Wilson St., Crestview.

MILLIGAN WATER SYSTEM BOARD: 6 p.m. second Tuesdays, 5340 U.S. Highway 4.

BAKER FIRE DISTRICT COMMISSION: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays in the Baker Area Public Safety Building, 1375 19th St.

REP. JAYER WILLIAMSON OFFICE HOURS: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. first and third Thursdays, Okaloosa County Extension office, 3098 Airport Road, Crestview. Call 995-3698 for an appointment.

LAUREL HILL CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. first Thursdays, City Hall.

DORCAS FIRE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS: 6 p.m. first Thursdays, 5232 Deer Springs Drive, Crestview, off Highway 90.

HOLT FIRE DEPARTMENT: 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, fire station, 490 W. U.S. Highway 90, Holt.

ALMARANTE VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS: 7 p.m. second Thursdays, Almarante Fire Station, 3710 Old California Road, Laurel Hill.

OKALOOSA-WALTON NORTH OKALOOSA FIRE DISTRICT: 6 p.m. third Thursdays, fire station 82, 5549 John Givens Road, Crestview.

HOLT FIRE DISTRICT COMMISSION: 6:30 p.m. third Thursdays, 490 W. U.S. Highway 90.

HOLT FIRE DEPARTMENT: 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, fire station.

LAUREL HILL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: 7 p.m., second Fridays, in Laurel Hill City Hall's fire department office.

CRESTVIEW AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENTS: for chamber members and their employees. Details: 682-3212 or info@crestviewchamber.com. http://www.crestviewchamber.com.

HEALTH & WELLNESS COMMITTEE: 8:30 a.m. Oct. 18, chamber office, 1447 Commerce Drive, Crestview.

PILOT COMMITTEE: 3 p.m. Oct. 20, Casbah Coffee Company, 196 Pine Ave W., Crestview.

EMERALD COAST BAR & GRILL RIBBON CUTTING: 4:30 p.m. Oct. 24, Emerald Coast Bar & Grill, 1701 State Road 85 N, Eglin Air Force Base. It is a full-service restaurant and bar at the Destin-Fort. Walton Beach Airport (VPS).

AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE: 8:30 a.m. Oct. 25, Crestview chamber office, 1447 Commerce Drive. Get more involved in the Crestview chamber by joining the Ambassadors Committee. Network and grow your business. Amber Ellis or Karen Donaldson, ambassadors@crestviewchamber.com.

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CRESTVIEW — Winn-Dixie recently completed a remodel on its Crestview store in response to requests from customers for an improved shopping experience.

As part of the grand opening ceremony and to officially re-introduce the community to the store, a ribbon cutting was Oct. 12 at 1326 N. Ferdon Blvd., Crestview.

Enhancements include:

•New facade signage and a fresh, contemporary color palette with modern store signage inside.

•Newly updated farm-fresh produce department set on fresh ice daily, with new expanded organic offerings.

•Improved deli with expanded grab and go meal options for added convenience.

•Sandwich station offering hot and cold sandwich assortments.

•Easy lunch and dinner options, including a hot bar with rotisserie chicken, pizza, wings and BBQ.

•Seafood department, offering shoppers a variety of seafood assortments and the option to select a “Seafood Made Easy” meal to cut down on cooking time at home.

•Meat department with a butcher on-site that will make fresh cuts of meat by request.

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