Residents ready to fence like a Three Musketeer, savor French culinary culture, and delve into the heritage of Crestview’s Sister City in France are invited to celebrate Bastille Day (a couple days early) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, at the Crestview History Museum in the historic Bush House.
The Bush House/Crestview History Museum had some special visitors this morning: the three great granddaughters of the house’s original owners, Lorenza and Laura Bush.
Art and craft vendors, live music, and tasty food will highlight the Fourth Annual Baker Arts Festival, which is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17.
Starting Monday, March 3, Crestview-area senior citizens who are 60 or older are invited to enjoy free meals at the Crestview Senior Activity Center, 205 Stillwell Blvd.
In the close-knit community of Crestview, Hailey’s Helping Hearts has become more than just a nonprofit — it stands as a testament to the spirit and compassion of a remarkable teen. Founded by Hailey Rose Thale, whose dream was to make a difference in the lives of those in need, the organization continues to thrive tremendously under the care of her mother, Mary Hutcheson.
Hurlburt Field will ring in the holiday season with the annual Winter Wonderland Celebration Friday, Dec. 1 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event, hosted by the 1st Special Operations Wing (SOW), is at Hurlburt Field’s Memorial Air Park.
During its forthcoming spring concerts, the Crestview Community Chorus is preparing to sweep its audiences around the world on the wings of song. The concerts, called “International Folk Songs,” are May 19, 20 and 21 In Warriors Hall.
“We’re starting in America and then we’re going to Europe, and then we’re getting back on the ship and returning to America,” said chorus member Sharon Adams.
Housing Trust Group (HTG), one of the nation’s largest developers of affordable housing, and AM Affordable Housing, a non-profit founded by NBA Hall of Famer and Miami Heat legend Alonzo Mourning, have closed on financing and commenced construction on a new Crestview project.
The City of Crestview played a little catchup last week at the City Council meeting.
“Crestview High School has a recognition program,” said Crestview Mayor JB Whitten. “They have a student of the month that they recognize and we just kind of got a little bit late to the picture, and so we wanted to recognize our students also so we’re going to catch up.”
