The Seaside Institute is hosting five arts workshops from Jan. - June in the Seaside Academic Village. Writers, photographers and artists are invited to participate in workshops instructed by masters in their respective fields.
Join community education classes and support group meetings at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast in Feb. Topics include stroke and breast-cancer support, diabetes management and quit smoking now classes , as well as seminars on finance, healthy living and driver safety for senior adults. The award-winning hospital also hosts community blood drives, including wellness checks, once a month in collaboration with OneBlood.
Feb. community education classes and support groups include:
A proposed Hampton Inn at the eastern end of Seagrove Beach on Scenic Highway 30A has generated fierce opposition from SoWal locals, second homeowners, and beach lovers from across the country.
WaterSound West Beach resident Ehan Lyell has created an online petition against the building of the hotel. The petition has more then 9,000 signatures. The proposed 44,205 square-foot hotel would have 90 rooms on 2.4 acres.
Tuesday was a historic date for Shelter House as the domestic and sexual violence center closed on the purchase of a building that will house its Program office. The Fort Walton Beach property will be home to the agency’s Outreach program and administrative personnel. The agency will move into the new space in the spring.
“Houston, we’ve had a problem”
Celebrate the New Year with friends and loved ones over a four-course dinner at George’s at Alys Beach on December 31 at 6 p.m and 8 p.m. Diners will enjoy a champagne toast and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a selection of three courses from Chef Darek Tidwell. Sommelier Jake Purvis will be on hand to recommend wine pairings from George’s curated list.
The menu includes:
St. Joe Club & Resorts, the exclusive membership club that offers its members unparalleled access to a multitude of Emerald Coast activities, is offering deep discounts on its Full Golf Membership packages between now and January 1, 2015. The membership club has reduced its initiation fee to $15,000, a savings of up to 70%, with monthly dues waived until March 1, 2015.
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort welcomed its first official guests at its new $7.5 million, 40,000 square foot Welcome Center, which is now the main guest registration location for all guests at the 2,400 acre resort. D.C. Mickle-Bee and her husband, Terry, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla. were the first persons to officially check-in, with much fanfare.
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County is currently hosting photographer Jackie Ward during a series of workshops on the Fundamentals of Photography at the serene and beautiful Bayou Arts Center. The photography workshop is perfect for individuals looking to hone their skills while searching for some outside-the-box inspiration.
Shelter House presented its 4th Annual Luminaria Run to End Domestic & Sexual Violence on Dec. 6 in Destin. The 5k and 9k courses were illuminated by more than 2,000 luminarias, representing how Shelter House and its community partners light the way to a safer place for victims of domestic and sexual violence. The 9k distance serves as a reminder that a woman is assaulted or beaten every nine seconds in the U.S.
