CRESTVIEW — Here is a list of upcoming events in our area.
UPCOMING
PUP ADOPTION DAY: 1-3 p.m. March 16, Crestview Fire Department Station 3, 585 Brookmeade Drive, Crestview. The fire department will partner with Min Pins & Mutts K9 Rescue to find the puppies homes. A firefighter and pup photo shoot, door prizes and a few raffle items are scheduled to raise funds for the rescue organization. They will also accept donations of pet supplies and linens at the event.
AZTECA ST. PATRICK'S DAY BASH: 9 p.m. March 16, Azteca Mexican Restaurant's back room, 789 Ferdon Blvd. N, Crestview. Includes live music by Healing Crow band. Age 21 and up. No cover charge. Drink specials include $3 drafts and $6 wells, $12 all-you-can-drink "Rocks" margaritas.
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.
CPR CERTIFICATION COURSE: 8 a.m. to noon March 23, Crestview Fire Department, 321 W. Woodruff Ave. The fire department will teach an American Heart Association CPR and defibrillator BLS Provider certification course, valid for two years. Attendees must be age 14 and up. Cost is $30, payable by cash or check. Call 850-225-4078 or email winklerc@cityofcrestview.org, or visit the CFD Facebook page to register.
MOE'S CUSTOM GRAPHICS GRAND OPENING: 9 a.m. March 30, at 1092 Ferdon Blvd. N, Crestview. Includes a 10 a.m. ribbon cutting. The arts and crafts store makes all custom apparel for personal and business use, and sells vinyl, craft supplies and craft classes the second and fourth Saturdays.
COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR: 9 a.m. to noon June 1, Crestview Community Center, 1446 Commerce Drive. The Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce event includes free health and wellness screenings, health education and demonstrations; 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.
UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA: Office hours at the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce, 1447 Commerce Drive, by appointment. Registration begins in April for summer and fall terms. UWF offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in Fort Walton Beach, Pensacola and online. Call 863-6550 for questions or an appointment.
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