Community Calendar July 17 -24

All area codes are 850 unless specified.

Saturday, July 17

Pottery workshop

The Cultural Arts Association of Walton County will present a workshop by local potter Debby Orr from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Santa Rosa Pottery, 462 Don Bishop Road in Santa Rosa Beach. All materials and tools will be available at the studio. Students will make a clay platter using the slump slab form of construction along with other hand-building techniques. Cost is $60 plus $25 for supplies. Call 622-5970 to reserve a space.

Florida Trail Association

Bring your canoe or kayak for a float trip in Santa Rosa County at 10 a.m. Call 623-1646.

Musical “Grease”

The musical “Grease” hits the stage at 7:30 p.m. at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College. A pre-show with members of the cast and a small pit band will perform period rock and roll music from 7 to 7:30 p.m. to set the mood for the curtain rising.

Tickets are $20/adults and $15/youth age 18 and younger. Contact the NWFSC Mattie Kelly Arts Center box office at 729-6000 or purchase tickets on-line at www.mattiekellyartscenter.org.

Sunday, July 18

Florida Trail Association

Volunteers needed for trail maintenance in the Yellow River Ravines at 8 a.m. Call 474-5359.

Monday, July 19

Groovin’ On The Green

The Carillon Beach Institute presents a free concert with Heat & The Zydeco Gents from 7 to 9 p.m. July 19 on the Village Green in Carillon Beach. Bring chairs or blankets, a cooler and snacks. Call 234-7819.

Stories by the Sea
The Seaside Repertory Theatre presents one-of-a-kind storytelling experiences for children of all ages at 4 p.m. Monday through Fridays in the Lyceum Gateway Arch in Central Square.

Tuesday, July 20

Wonders of the Wetlands Workshop

Good Samaritan Institute will host a workshop on wetland ecology from 9 a.m. to noon at 900 CR 393 North in Santa Rosa Beach. To register, call 622-8150 or e-mail Jennifer@bestinscience.com.

Transportation Project Priorities workshops

Participate in the decision-making process when the Okaloosa-Walton TPO holds workshops for your area at 10:30 a.m. July 20 at the Freeport Community Center, 16040 Hwy. 331 South and at 5:30 p.m. July 20 at the DeFuniak Springs Civic Center, 361 N. 10th St.

Le Grand Cirque

Featuring more than 40 champion acrobats and performers from Brazil, Canada, Russia, Mongolia, Europe and China, Le Grand Cirque at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach will continue throughout the summer. Performances are at 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and matinees are at 2 p.m. Visit www.cirquedestin.com for days, times and ticket prices or call 866-973-9610.

Wednesday, July 21

Feng Shui Workshop

Healing Path will present “Feng Shui & You” with Alice McCall from 6 to 9 p.m. in Santa Rosa Beach. The workshop covers the basic principles of Feng Shui, along with how to easily incorporate it into your home or work environment. Cost is $45. RSVP at 585-5496 or alice@healingpath.info.

Seaside Summer Concert Series
The Seaside Summer Concert Series presents Mem Shannon & The Membership at 7 p.m. at the Seaside Amphitheater.

Music in Grand Park

Local musician and performer Cheryl Jones will play from 5 to 8 p.m. in Grand Park at Grand Boulevard. Concerts are free and open to the public. Bring a chair or blanket. Grand Boulevard at Sandestin is at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

Wednesday Night Concerts

Enjoy a free concert with The Minor Adjustments from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Plaza on main stage at The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin.

Rosemary Beach

Children’s Theatre, “Shakespeare’s The Tempest,” will be presented by The Rep Theatre at 6:30 p.m. on North Barrett Square. Call 278-2900. The event is free.

Thursday, July 22

Candidate forum

A free candidate forum for Walton County Commissioner District 4 Candidates will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Walton County Coastal Branch Library on Hwy 331. South.

Moonlight and Movies

Enjoy a Hollywood classic or new release under the stars at 8:15 p.m. on the Western Green in Rosemary Beach. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair. Movies are free and open to the public. Concessions are available. Call 951-2148.                                                                          

Sunset Cinema

Watch a free movie, Annie, under the stars at 8 p.m. July 22 at Baytowne Wharf.

Topsail tour

Learn the facts about common Sea Turtles at Topsail at 1:30 p.m. July 22 at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach. A $6 park entrance fee is required. Outside tours are canceled during severe weather. Call 267-8330.

Friday, July 23

Job application seminar

The JobsPlus One-Stop Career Center in DeFuniak Springs will host a Federal Job Application Seminar from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. The seminar will provide instruction on understanding the hiring process for Civil Service jobs. Seating is limited. To register call 892-8668, ext. 236.

Art in Public Places

The works of artist Racquel Morgan will be presented by The Walton County Tourist Development Council and Friends of Coastal Branch Library during the month of July. Call 267-1216.

Saturday, July 24

Florida Trail Association

Bring your canoe or kayak for a float trip on Juniper Creek in Santa Rosa County at 8 a.m. Call 484-9111.

Pottery workshop

The Cultural Arts Association of Walton County will present a workshop by local potter Debby Orr from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Santa Rosa Pottery, 462 Don Bishop Road in Santa Rosa Beach. Participants will make a clay vase using the slab form of construction along with other hand-building techniques. Cost is $60 plus $25 for supplies. Call 622-5970 to reserve a space.