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CRESTVIEW —Here is a list of upcoming events in our area.
UPCOMING
RIDE HARD NWFL RIBBON CUTTING, CELEBRATION: noon March 15, 763 Ferdon Blvd. N, Crestview. Includes a Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at noon, as well as a fund raiser for the chamber. The event will also have a birthday bash/wedding anniversary celebration for Jeff Gainey. Cake and snacks will be served.
EARLY BIRD CAREER FAIR: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 19 at The King Auditorium, building 90230, 462 Cody Ave., Hurlburt Field. Get information on local industry trends, engage with local employers, learn about the labor market and ask questions. Call 884-5441 to register.
LAW LIBRARY BOARD MEETING: A meeting of the Law Library Board of Trustees is 1 p.m. March 20. This is a public meeting and will be held in the Chambers of Judge Michael Flowers located at the Okaloosa County Courthouse, 101 James Lee Blvd. E, Room 268, Crestview.
COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR: 9 a.m. to noon June 1 the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce will have the Community Health Fair at the Crestview Community Center, 1446 Commerce Drive. Attendees can receive free health and wellness screenings, health education and demonstrations. There will also be door prizes, family entertainment and a snack bar. Call 682-3212 for more information.
RECURRING
BLACKMAN FIRE DISTRICT BOARD: 7 p.m. first Mondays, 1850 U.S. Highway 2, Baker.
CRESTVIEW CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, City Hall, 198 N. Wilson St., Crestview.
CRESTVIEW HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD: 5:15 p.m. third Mondays, 371 Hickory Ave. W, Crestview. Open to the public.
CRESTVIEW CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, City Hall, 198 N. Wilson St., Crestview.
MILLIGAN WATER SYSTEM BOARD: 6 p.m. second Tuesdays, 5340 U.S. Highway 4.
BAKER FIRE DISTRICT COMMISSION: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays in the Baker Area Public Safety Building, 1375 19th St.
REP. JAYER WILLIAMSON OFFICE HOURS: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. first and third Thursdays, Okaloosa County Extension office, 3098 Airport Road, Crestview. Call 995-3698 for an appointment.
LAUREL HILL CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. first Thursdays, City Hall, 8209 Highway 85 N, Laurel Hill.
DORCAS FIRE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS: DFDC now meets 7 p.m. first Thursdays, 5232 Deer Springs Drive, Crestview, off Highway 90.
HOLT FIRE DEPARTMENT: 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, fire station, 490 W. U.S. Highway 90, Holt.
ALMARANTE VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS: 7 p.m. second Thursdays, Almarante Fire Station, 3710 Old California Road, Laurel Hill.
NORTH OKALOOSA FIRE DISTRICT: 5 p.m. third Thursdays, fire station 82, 5549 John Givens Road, Crestview.
HOLT FIRE DISTRICT COMMISSION: 6:30 p.m. third Thursdays, 490 W. U.S. Highway 90.
HOLT FIRE DEPARTMENT: 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, fire station.
LAUREL HILL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: 7 p.m., second Fridays, in Laurel Hill City Hall's fire department office.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CRESTVIEW AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENTS: for chamber members and their employees. Details: 682-3212 or info@crestviewchamber.com. http://www.crestviewchamber.com.
HEALTH FAIR VENDORS, SPONSORS: The chamber seeks sponsors and vendors for its upcoming health fair, 9 a.m. to noon June 1 at the Crestview Community Center, 1446 Commerce Drive, Crestview. Call 682-3212 for more information.
BREAKFAST SPONSORS: for 2019 sought. Contact Tim at 682-3212.
HERITAGE MUSEUM ACTIVITIES
The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida is located at 115 Westview Ave. in Valparaiso.
BOBBIN LACE & TATTERS GROUP: 1 p.m. first Saturdays at the museum.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: What's happening in North Okaloosa County