Oct 4, 2019
Drifting away makes it harder to return
When I think of the words, “drift away,” I automatically think of the chorus from the song of the same name: “Oh, give me the beat boys and free my soul, I want to get lost in your rock and roll and …
Oct 4, 2019
UF/IFAS presents backyard fruit trees
UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County Commercial Horticulture Agent Matt Lollar will teach a free class on backyard fruit trees for the home gardener at two locations. Participants will learn about dif…
Oct 4, 2019
Navarre Garden Club to host composting workshop
NAVARRE — The Navarre Garden Club will host a free workshop for gardeners and others who'd like to learn more about Composting.
Diana Ryan of the Escambia Extension Service will lead “Composting — …
Oct 4, 2019
Fighting childhood hunger
PACE — A local nonprofit group is holding its eighth annual fundraising event to support nine different causes. The theme for the 2019 Sportsmen Givin' Back Banquet is Fighting Childhood Hunger.
Th…
Oct 2, 2019
Ascension to provide flu shots, health screenings
PENSACOLA — During October, Ascension Sacred Heart will provide free flu shots and heart-health screenings at locations in Pensacola and Milton. These screenings are for persons who are poor, elderly…
Sep 22, 2019
Good words draw good things to you
A few years ago, I came back to my hometown after being gone for decades. I was visiting some family members I dearly love, when they gently scolded me for having left my family there in search of ot…
Sep 20, 2019
Juana's Chili Cook-off to benefit Caring & Sharing
NAVARRE BEACH — The 26th annual Chili Cook-off event is scheduled and will benefit Caring & Sharing of South Santa Rosa County. It includes a volleyball tournament.
“Last year the raffle, chili coo…
Sep 20, 2019
Santa Rosa recognized as a healthy school district
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Healthy Kids Corporation and Florida Association of District School Superintendents, as members of the Florida Partnership for Healthy Schools, have presented awards to 17 2…