CRESTVIEW — Upcoming North Okaloosa County events and surrounding area activities are as follows.
WELDING ORIENTATION: 4:30 p.m. June 25, in the welding shop, building 500 at Northwest Florida State Collge, 100 College Blvd., Niceville.For anyone interested in beginning the program this fall. Scottie Smith, Professor of Welding, 729-5224 or smiths60@nwfsc.edu.
FREE DENTAL X-RAYS: The Northwest Florida Dental Assisting Clinic will over free dental X-rays Monday-Thursay through June 21. Participants must obtain a written prescription from their dentists, who can fax it to the clinic at 729-6480. Those with no access to a dentist’s office may contact faculty member Dr. Elvira Chiccarelli to write a prescription for the serviceon site. Call for details or to schedule an appointment.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
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.
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.
OKALOOSA-WALTON NORTH OKALOOSA FIRE DISTRICT: 6 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: Visit the events tab at www.crestviewchamber.com or call 682-3212 to sponsor or purchase a booth for the chamber's 2018 Annual Health Fair. The event is 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 4 at the Crestview Community Center, 1446 Commerce Drive.
HERITAGE MUSEUM ACTIVITIES
The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida is located at 115 Westview Ave. in Valparaiso.
HERITAGE ALIVE CRAFT CLASSES: June 16, Americana Basket weaving. June 16 – Intro to Blacksmithing. June 22 – Advanced Blacksmithing. June 23 – Wood Turning. June 30 – Intro to Blacksmithing. July 6 – Watercolor Painting. July 7 – Soap Making. July 14 – Mosaics. July 27 – Basket Weaving. Visit http://www.heritage-museum.org or call 678-2615 for fees, details.
SUMMER CAMP EXPLORATION: 9 a.m. to noon June 18-22, Heritage Museum. Learn and explore the history of Northwest Florida. Hands-on activities and topics associated with science, technology, engineering and math training. Students will solve mysteries in the museum's Paradise Gardens, learn about caterpillars, butterflies and bees; explore public safety vehicles and meet K-9s; make a catapult and a straw rocket. For ages 5-14, $75 per student ($65 for museum members.) Reservations required at 678-2615.
JULY 4 $2 ADMISSION: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 4, Heritage Museum. Admission reduced to $2 for the holiday. Exhibits include military, Native American, and early fishing and turpentine industries. Hands-on Discovery Room for kids, a garden, and café.
KIDS SUMMER SAGAS SCHEDULE: 10:30 a.m. to noon at museum. Summer program for ages 5-14. Cost: $10 per person ($8 for museum members. Reservations required due to limited space.
•Mad Hatter's Tea Party, July 14. A real tea party with finger foods and prizes while attendees learn the significance of tea throughout history and simple table manners.
•Ice Cream Social, Aug. 4. Learn the history of ice cream, and make homemade ice cream.
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