All area codes are 850 unless specified.

 

Biophilia Center

Experience an exciting animal adventure and go wild with wild animals from a variety of continents and habitats at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Aug. 11 at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center. Standard admission rates apply. Call 835-1824.

 

Florida Trail Association

The Florida Trail Association will hold the following events. Visit www.choctaw.floridatrail or call the listed number.

• Aug 11: Canoe or kayak for a paddle trip at 10 a.m. on Juniper Creek in Santa Rosa County. Call 334-858-6448 or 816-916-5756.

• Aug. 25: Canoe or kayak for a paddle trip at 9 a.m. on Blackwater River in Okaloosa County.  Call 683-0803 or 865-7075.

• Aug. 28:  Monthly meeting at 6 p.m. at Ed’s Hometown Seafood Steaks in Niceville. Visitors welcome.  Call 654-1172.

 

Groovin’ on the Green

A free concert with the Steve Wiggins Band will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 13 on the Village Green in Carillon Beach. Call 234-7819.

• Aug. 20: Sticks Stones

• Aug. 27: One Jamaican Reggae

• Sept. 2: The Rowdies

 

Magical Mondays

Join magician Rick Moore for an evening full of laughs and illusions and live music by Coconut Radio from 7-9 p.m. Mondays on the Events Plaza stage at Baytowne Wharf. Fireworks show begins at 9:15 p.m. over the lagoon.

 

Cinema Under the Stars

Bring blankets and low back chairs to enjoy “Swiss Family Robinson” from 8-9:30 p.m. Aug. 14 under the stars at the Amphitheatre at Alys Beach.

 

Boomin’ Tuesdays

An evening of fun and merriment with face painting, kid’s crafts and live music by Coconut Radio from 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays in the Events Plaza at Baytowne Wharf. Fireworks show begins at 9:15 p.m. over the lagoon.

 

Seaside Summer Concert Series

The annual summer series presents a free concert with Sugar The Hi-Lows at 7 p.m. Aug. 15 in the Seaside Amphitheater. Continues Wednesdays through Aug. 15.

 

Storytelling

Improv storytelling for the whole family by a pair of Seaside Repertory Theatre actors at 4 p.m. Monday-Friday through Aug. 17 in Seaside and at 10 a.m. Tuesday and Friday at South Barrett Square in Rosemary Beach.

 

Seaside Rep

Free programs for children include “Beanie and the Bamboozling Book Machine,” a fantasy at 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 13 in Seaside.

 

Wednesday Night Concert Series

The Village of Baytowne Wharf presents a free concert with The Forrest Williams Band from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 15 in the Events Plaza. Call 267-8186.

• Aug. 22: Skinny Velvet

• Aug. 29: The Blue Ribbon Healers

 

County Visioning Meetings

Walton County District 4 Commissioner Sara Comander will hold a series of public County Visioning Meetings as follow-up to the meetings that were held in 2010. Scheduled meetings are at 6 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Freeport Community Center; 6 p.m. Aug. 15 at the MWFSC South Walton Center; and 6 p.m. Aug. 16 at the DeFuniak Springs Community Center. In preparation for the meetings, the County has created a pre-meeting survey that they would like to have completed by the public in order to help guide the meetings as well as the preparation of the final document.  The public can complete the survey online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/WCBCCVisioning.  Online surveys will close on Aug. 7 at midnight.

  

Sunset Cinema

Grab a blanket and find a spot on the lawn at 8 p.m. Aug. 16 at The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin to watch “Dolphin Tale.”

 

Central Square Cinema

Grab your blankets and head for the Seaside Amphitheater for a free family movie, “The Truman Show,” under the stars at 8 p.m. Aug. 17.

•Aug. 31: Gnomeo and Juliet

 

Designer Beach House

During the Coastal Living Ultimate Designer Beach House tour a home at 194 W. Kingston Road in Rosemary Beach through Oct. 7. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $15.

 

Republican Women

The Walton Republican Women Federated will meet at 11 a.m. Aug. 15 at Carrabba’s Italian Grill at Silver Sands Mall. Guest speakers will be Rhonda Skipper, Walton County tax collector and Bobby Beasley, Walton County supervisor of elections. Lunch is $18/members and $20/guests. Make reservations at 837-5321 or macrozier@cox.net. 

 

Art exhibit

The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County’s A+ Art Committee presents “One Man Show” by Dr. Walt Foegelle Aug. 17-Oct. 10 at the Northwest Florida State College South Walton Campus. An exhibit opening will be held from 5-7 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Northwest Florida State College South Walton Campus.

 

Vine to Wine

Taste of the Beach kick-off event, Vine to Wine, will be held from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 24 at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin with all proceeds benefiting local children’s charities. Event features 250+ wines to sample with food pairings from the dining establishments at Grand Boulevard, including Mitchell’s Fish Market, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Tommy Bahama’s, Cantina Laredo, Kilwin’s Chocolates, Fudge Ice Cream, and the Marriott. Tickets are $50/person and ticket sales end at 5 p.m. Aug. 23. To purchase, visit http://tasteofthebeachfl.com.

 

Self-defense classes

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office presents free woman’s self-defense classes including lecture, discussion and self-defense techniques suitable for women 13 and up from 5-9 p.m. Aug. 28, 29 and 30 at the South Walton Substation. Ages 13-17 must be accompanied by a guardian. Call 892-8186.

 

Gigi’s Lemonade Stand

Every Saturday afternoon this summer Gigi’s Fabulous Kids’ Fashions Toys, 62 Main St. in Rosemary Beach, hosts a lemonade stand from 3-5 p.m. where kids volunteer their time to sell lemonade to raise money for Alaqua Animal Refuge. Call 231-0110.

 

Zumba classes

Zumba With Marcia classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. Mondays, 6 p.m. Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. Saturdays at Premiere Performers Academy in Santa Rosa Beach; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at The Studio in Seaside; and 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Rosemary Beach Fitness Center.

 

Sean Dietrich

Sean Dietrich and his group play Wednesday nights at Christiano’s Ristorante on U.S. 98 in Santa Rosa Beach. Call 267-2185.

 

Marie’s Bistro

Singer/guitarist Bill Evett performs from 6-10 p.m. Fridays with DJ Shane beginning at 10 p.m. at Marie’s Bistro on 30A in Blue Mountain Beach. Karaoke takes center stage on Wednesdays; Kelsey Anna performs from 7-10 p.m. Thursdays; and Redd Sings from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays with DJ Shane beginning at 10 p.m. Shag Music Dance Class is held from 5-7 p.m. Sundays with Ben Friedman from 7-10 p.m.

 

Fusion fitness classes

Hope Lutheran Church, 3422 U.S. 98 W in Santa Rosa Beach, will offer fusion fitness classes at 9 a.m. Tuesdays. Attendees may bring a mat, towel, water and light hand weights.  Suggested donation is $5. 

 

Thursday thread therapy

Needlers, knitters, crocheters and others come for free therapy from 4-6 p.m. Thursdays on the porch at Yards N Yarn, 3770 Co. Hwy. 3280 in Freeport. Call 880-6404.

 

Seaside Farmers Market

Get your pick of fresh produce, baked goods, dairy products, native plants and other unique offerings during Market on Saturday and Tuesday mornings (through Aug. 28) from 8 a.m. to noon in the Amphitheatre behind Raw Juicy. Enjoy special cooking demos and activities.

 

Amateur Radio Club

The Chautauqua Amateur Radio Club of DeFuniak Springs/Walton County meets at 6:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of every month at McLean’s Restaurant near I10 and 331 South. This club welcomes new and old Ham Radio operators. There are no business meetings on these Tuesdays. We have classes and a great time together. Call 892-2562 or email kj4jah@arrl.net.

 

Rotary Club of South Walton

The Rotary Club of South Walton meets for breakfast at 7:30 a.m. each Thursday morning at the Embassy Suites, Scenic Hwy. 98 in Miramar Beach. Visiting Rotarians and their guests are welcome. Call 267-2929.

 

Herman Lodge

Herman Lodge #108 Free and Accepted Masons will meet at 7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays of each month on Madison Street in Freeport. Call 835-2314.

 

Eastern Star

The Order of the Eastern Star #281 meets at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Fridays of each month at Herman Lodge on Madison Street in Freeport. Call 835-2314.

   

SHRM Chapter

A Society of Human Resource Management Chapter in Walton County will meet at 8 a.m. the first Thursday of the month at TJ’s Table in Freeport. The group is open to all individuals involved in any aspect of human resources. Email rpazik@jobsplus02.com or call 892-8668, ext. 215. 

 

Town Planters

The Town Planters of Freeport will meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at the Blount House on Kylea Laird Road. Call 835-5611.

 

SEPTEMBER

 

Kids Rock The Block

Bring the family for a free rockin’ night of fun from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 1 on the Western Green in Rosemary Beach. Moonwalks, face painting, airbrush tattoos, arts and crafts, games, dancing and more.

 

Labor Day Weekend Concert

A free concert featuring Kopecky Family Band begins at 7 p.m. Sept. 2 in North Barrett Square in Rosemary Beach. On-lawn seating.

 

Rosemary Beach Tennis Classic

The Rosemary Beach Tennis Classic will be held Sept. 21-23 at the Rosemary Beach Racquet Club. Call 278-2061.

 

Prime Time

A non-credit personal enrichment class, The Eagle The Bear: The Cold War Era, will be held Sept. 25-Nov. 6 at NWF State College South Walton Campus, 109 Greenway Trail in Santa Rosa Beach. Enroll Sept. 10. Call 200 4160 or visit www.nwfsc.edu.

 

Shop for a Job

Silver Sands Factory Stores will host “Shop for a Job” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 26 and Oct. 24. Many designer companies are currently hiring, from part-time sales and stock associates to full-time managers.  Complete a profile sheet at Shopper Services. Call 654-9771.

 

 Seaside Rep

The Seaside Rep presents Den of Thieves at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Sept.  27-Oct. 20 at the Seaside Meeting Hall Theatre. Tickets are $25 at www.seasiderep.org.

• Every Christmas Story Ever Told: December TBA at the Seaside Meeting Hall Theatre.

 

OCTOBER

 

Harvest Festival

Chautauqua Vineyards Winery will host the Annual Harvest Festival Oct. 27. Crafters from all over the Southeast will show off their talents. The arts and crafts show will offer jewelry, paintings, art, baskets, scarves, woodwork, embroidery work, and many more hand crafted items. Local car clubs will present a spectacular cruise in competition. There will be a variety of cars, something for everyone to see.  A $100 prize and 3 foot trophy goes to the best in show.

The local Kiwanis Club will serve up hot food and live entertainment will open with classic sounds by Smokin’ Rodeo from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Geoff McBride, local rising star and RB singer featured on NBC’s The Voice, will take the stage from 2-6 p.m.