As you’re well aware, we’re living in difficult economic times.
Consequently, you may be forced to make some financial moves you wouldn’t normally undertake.
One such move you might be considerin…
Month: September 2015
Catching up with Lena Daoud
BAKER — Lena Daoud is a blur as she races from one spot to another as the libero on Baker School’s volleyball team. One of three seniors on the squad, Daoud brings a knowledge and enthusiasm for the …
DICKSON: A Friday I won't forget
As an old Gulf Breeze Dolphin it’s understandable that I would have a history with many of Baker School or Crestview High School’s opponents.
Milton, Pace, Jay, Niceville, Walton all get checked of…
Covenant Hospice sets volunteer training in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — A Covenant Hospice volunteer training workshop will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 and Wednesday, Sept. 23 at First United Methodist Church-Crestview, 599 8th Ave.
Intereste…
Cane weaving workshop coming soon to Valparaiso museum
VALPARAISO — The Heritage Museum is planning a seat weaving workshop. The schedule hasn't been set yet.
Weaving styles to be taught include the classical cane open weave; closed weave of fiber rush…
Walton Outdoors presents children's festival Oct. 10
FREEPORT — Walton Outdoors' sixth annual Explore The Outdoors Festival is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 10 at Live Oak Landing Outdoor Destination, 229 Pitts Avenue in Freeport.
The free eve…
6 key stops on Northwest Florida State College's 'Footsteps…' tour
NICEVILLE — The names participants will encounter during Northwest Florida State College’s “Walking in the Footsteps of Great Composers and Artists” tour glide off the tongue in a cavalcade of cultur…
Free Alzheimer's training for Okaloosa and Walton businesses
The Home Instead Senior Care office serving Okaloosa and Walton counties is launching a campaign to make the community more Alzheimer’s friendly.
Through the Alzheimer’s Friendly Business program, …
Crestview's increasing population means competing with bigger cities for funds
CRESTVIEW — With more than 23,000 residents, Crestview remains Okaloosa County's biggest city. It's also Northwest Florida’s fourth-biggest city, behind Tallahassee, Pensacola and Panama City.
With…
Baker School students ASPIRE for success with after-school program (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
BAKER — A group of Baker School elementary students now has fun, gets homework help, keeps physically fit and indulges in creative and academic pursuits after dismissal.
The K-12 school — like Edwi…