Community Calendar Aug. 7 - 14

All area codes are 850 unless specified.

Saturday, Aug. 7

Pro Arte Chorale

The Pro Arte Chorale of Northwest Florida begins rehearsals from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Aug 7 at Community Church, 3524 U.S. 98. Interested singers are invited. Rehearsals will be held each Saturday. Call 267-3714, e-mail prorate.srb@gmail.com, or visit www.proartechoralenwf.org.

Topsail tour

Learn about the habitat of the dolphins, what they eat and which ones can be seen in Florida at 1:30 p.m. at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach. A $6 park entrance fee is required. Call 267-8330.

American Red Cross 
The American Red Cross will hold a CPR/AED, Adult and child and CPR, Infant class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Santa Rosa Beach. Call 882-5848.

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 through Aug. 15. 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.

Sunday, Aug. 8

Food donations

Shelter House is collecting donations of unopened, canned and non-perishable food items that summer tourists may have left over after their stay on the Emerald Coast. Food donations will be used to feed the women and children who stay in the emergency shelter. Donations may be dropped off at 102 Buck Drive in Fort Walton Beach or 78 Lynn Drive in Santa Rosa Beach.

Monday, Aug. 9

Torchlight Film Series
The Torchlight Film Series begins at 7:30 p.m. at the WaterColor Boathouse with a reception and screening of The Myth of the American Sleepover. Writer-director David Robert Mitchell and other members of the production will attend. Admission is free.

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.

Groovin’ On The Green

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

Tuesday, Aug. 10

Student orientation

South Walton High School will have Orientation from 1 to 3 p.m. Students may pick up their schedules for the 2010-2011 school year and meet their teachers.

Financial Seminar

A Wine and Cheese Small Group Financial Seminar, hosted by Arbor Wealth Management, will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at 8955 Emerald Coast Parkway,
Suite 104,
in Miramar Beach. Call 608-6121 to reserve seating.

Workshop

The City of DeFuniak Springs will hold a workshop regarding the facility planning update at 5:30 p.m. at the Chautauqua Building, 96 Circle Drive in DeFuniak Springs.

Wednesday, Aug. 11

Van R. Butler student orientation

Van R. Butler Elementary School will host student orientations for the 2010-2011 school year. Kindergarten students and their parents are invited to attend “Sneak-Peek” for a chance to meet their teachers and become familiar with the school. Sneak Peak will last from 9 to 11:15 a.m. and is only for kindergarten age students. Teachers for other grade levels will not be available during this time.

Students in grades 1-5 can stop by the school on the same day between 1:30 and 3 p.m. to meet their teachers. Class rosters for all grades will be posted just prior to orientation.

Students planning to attend Butler for the first time are encouraged to register for school as soon as possible to insure appropriate plans are made for our student enrollment. The school office is open during the summer from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Music in Grand Park

Local musician and performer Cheryl Jones plays from 5 to 8 p.m. 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 Roy Schneider Duo from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Plaza on main stage at The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin.

Seaside Summer Concert Series
The Seaside Summer Concert Series presents Moreland & Arbuckle at 7 p.m. at the Seaside Amphitheater.

Florida Trail Association

Hike in downtown Pensacola at 6 p.m. with dinner following. Call 207-7390.

Thursday, Aug. 12

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.

Friday, Aug. 13

The Sandestin Music Festival
Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort presents for the first time The Sandestin Music Festival Aug. 13 and 14. The event is free and open to the public.

Scheduled performers include:

Aug. 13:

•6 to 8 p.m.: Marty Dodson & Kree Harrison — Hammerhead’s Bar & Grille
•8 to 10 p.m.: James Slater & Lauri White — Rum Runners Dueling Piano Bar

•10 p.m. to midnight: Delbert McClinton & Jeffrey Steele — Funky Blues Shack
Aug. 14:

•7 to 10 p.m.: Steve Cropper, Delbert McClinton, Lee Roy Parnell and Band plus special guests — Village of Baytowne Wharf Events Plaza Stage

Florida Trail Association

Camp/bike/hike/swim at Falling Waters State Park Aug. 13-15. Call 434-8861.

Saturday, Aug. 14

Endless Summer Fling

The Band of Oz will headline the Endless Summer Fling from 6 to 11 p.m. in the Magnolia Ballroom at the Village of Baytowne Wharf. Ticket price of $75 includes entrance to the event, a buffet dinner and an opportunity to bid on items through both a silent and live auction. All proceeds benefit Children’s Volunteer Health Network, Children in Crisis and the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation. To make reservations, call 864-4242.

Florida Trail Association

Bring your canoe or kayak for a float trip down Yellow River from Milligan to Gin Hole Landing at 9 a.m.  Eglin permit required. Call 682-6098.

CAA jewelry workshop
Learn how to make a Cha Cha bracelet made entirely with sterling silver and beads when the Cultural Arts Association of Walton County presents a daylong jewelry workshop with artist Mary Yates. Cost is $60/CAA members, $70/non-members plus a $25 supply fee. To register, call 622-5970.

Topsail tour

Ask the Rangers questions at breakfast at 9 a.m. at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach. To cover the cost of food, bring $4, which goes to Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park to enhance the park, or bring your own breakfast. Call 267-8330.

American Red Cross 
The American Red Cross will hold a CPR/AED, Adult and child and CPR, Infant class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in DeFuniak Springs. Call 882-5848.