All area codes are 850 unless specified.

Biophilia Center

Mike Kay presents the importance of aquaculture and its influence on the  conservation of coral reefs at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Aug. 18 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. 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 Sticks Stones will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 20 on the Village Green in Carillon Beach. Call 234-7819.

• 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.

 

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.

 

Wednesday Night Concert Series

The Village of Baytowne Wharf presents a free concert with Skinny Velvet from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 22 in the Events Plaza. Call 267-8186.

• Aug. 29: The Blue Ribbon Healers

 

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.

 

Art exhibit

The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County’s A+ Art Committee presents “One Man Show” by Dr. Walt Foegelle through Oct. 10 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.

 

Central Square Cinema

Grab your blankets and head for the Seaside Amphitheater for a free family movie, “Gnomeo and Juliet,” under the stars at 8 p.m. Aug. 31.

 

The Hidden Lantern

A World Inside a Paper Landscape featuring Perdita Ross will be held through Sept. 16 at The Hidden Lantern Gallery, 84 N. Barrett Square in Rosemary Beach. Call 231-0081.

 

Master Gardener Course

Applications are being accepted for the Master Gardener Program, a joint endeavor of the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural sciences Extension, Walton County and gardening volunteers. The 50-hour course will be held weekly from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 7-Dec. 6 at the Walton County Extension Office, 732 N 9th St. in DeFuniak Springs. Applicants must attend all classes. There is a charge of $125, which covers the cost of materials. Call 892-8172 to receive an application. Applications must be returned by Aug. 20. 

 

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.

 

Celebrity Server Luncheon

The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation will host its Second Annual Celebrity Server Luncheon Sept. 13 at Carrabba’s Italian Grill at Silver Sands Factory Stores in Sandestin. Lunch will be served in two seatings at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.  This fundraiser will benefit All Kinds of Art, a K-12 cultural outreach program for the fine and performing arts. Local celebrities will be dressed in costume depicting a children’s storybook or movie character.  Purchase advance tickets for $20 through celebrity servers or at Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation at 850-650-2226 or Lisa Morgan at Newman-Dailey Resort Properties at 850-837-1071.  

 

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.