Calendar of Events July 2 - 9
All area codes are 850 unless specified.
Saturday, July 2
Fundraiser
Children will host a lemonade stand from 3-5 p.m. July 2 at Gigi's Fabulous Kids' Fashions and Toys in Rosemary Beach to raise money for Alaqua Animal Refuge. EmJane Miller will have a birthday cupcake stand with money raised going to Alaqua.
Seaside Farmers Market
Get your pick of fresh produce, baked goods, dairy products, native plants and other unique offerings during Market from 8 a.m. to noon in the Amphitheatre behind Raw & Juicy. Enjoy special cooking demos and activities.
Topsail tour
Learn about the common critters that call Topsail Hill home at 1:30 p.m. at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa. A $6 park entrance fee is required. Call 267-8330.
Sunday, July 3
Biophilia Center
The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays; and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $5/person, $2/children 6-12, and children 5 and under are free. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Monday, July 4
Groovin' On The Green
Bring a beverage, chairs, blankets and coolers to a free concert with Emerald County Line at 7 p.m. on the Village Green in Carillon Beach. Call 234-7819.
Topsail tour
A presentation on seashells, how to identify, collect, clean and preserve them, 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.
Magical Mondays
Join magician Rick Moore from 7-9 p.m. on the Events Plaza at the Village of Baytowne Wharf for an evening full of laughs and illusions.
Stories by the Sea
Join the Seaside Repertory Theatre at 4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays for a one-of-a-kind storytelling experience for children of all ages.
Tuesday, July 5
Beach Clean Up
Be part of The South Walton Independence Day Beach Clean Up at 7 p.m. at one of the following beach accesses: Miramar, Dune Allen, Blue Mountain Beach, Ed Walline Park, Grayton Beach, Butler, between Seaside and WaterColor, Seagrove Beach, Pompano Point and Inlet Beach. Trash bags, gloves and bottled water will be provided. Call 314-3749.
Friends of Scenic 30-A
The Friends of Scenic 30-A and The 30A Foundation, Inc. will meet from 5-6 p.m. at 70 Logan Lane in Grayton Beach. The meeting is open to the public.
Seaside Rep
The Seaside Repertory Theatre presents “How I Became a Pirate” at 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 2 at WaterColor in the Marina Park Amphitheatre.
Mini Gras & Boomin' Tuesdays
An evening of fun and merriment with special children’s activities takes place from 7-10 p.m. Tuesdays in the Events Plaza at the Village of Baytowne Wharf. Each week, the Village will crown a king and queen to throw moonpies and candy to the crowd. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. over the lagoon. Event is free. Enjoy the Bouncy Castle and other inflatables with purchase of a $10 wristband.
Knot Kamp
Yards N Yarn in Freeport will host summer three-day knot sessions for any age from 10 a.m. to noon, 1-3 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Cost is $35 and includes project and items. Call 880-6404.
Marina Beach Luau
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort brings back old-fashioned summer fun and adds a hint of tropical flare with its Marina Beach Luaus from 6:30-9 p.m. at the marina beach at Baytowne Marina. Enjoy tropical music, a bon fire, and tropical foods, a cash bar and more, while children enjoy canoe rides, a tiki flamethrower, limbo dances and hunting for crabs on the beach. MaryAnn and Gilligan, the resort’s resident parrots, put on a show as they dance, talk and greet all of the luau guests. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. Call 267-7775.
Herman Lodge
Herman Lodge #108 Free and Accepted Masons will meet at 7 p.m. on Madison Street in Freeport. Call 835-2314.
Wednesday, July 6
Seaside Rep
The Seaside Repertory Theatre presents The Commedia Pinocchio at 6 p.m. in North Barrett Square at Rosemary Beach.
Seaside Summer Concerts
The Seaside Summer Concert Series presents a free concert with The Black Lillies at 7 p.m. at the Seaside Amphitheater.
Chamber of Commerce
The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Power of Business Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Linkside Conference Center, Sandestin. Legislative updates will be given from Senator Don Gaetz, Rep. Marti Coley and Rep. Matt Gaetz. Cost is$20/members.
Wednesday Night Concert Series
The Village of Baytowne Wharf presents Dread Clampitt from 7-9 p.m. in the Events Plaza. Call 267-8186.
Thursday, July 7
Sunset Cinema
Watch the family movie Shrek Forever After under the stars at 8 p.m. at the Village of Baytowne Wharf.
Pier Park Summer Concert Series
Bring your beach chairs or blankets for a concert with Heritage at 7 p.m. at the Aaron Bessant Amphitheater at Pier Park in Panama City. Small coolers and pets on a leash are permitted.
Moonlight & Movies
Bring a blanket for Scooby Doo: Curse of the Lake Monster, a free movie at 8:15 p.m. on the Western Green in Rosemary Beach.
Seaside Rep
The Seaside Repertory Theatre presents Alice's Adventures in Wonderland at 6 p.m. at the Alys Beach Amphitheatre.
Sand Sculpting
Seaside offers free sand sculpting lessons by sand master Mark Flynn from Sand Odyssey from 1-3 p.m. Thursdays. Pick up your wristband from Seaside Beach before the event, as space is limited.
Seaside Rep
The Seaside Repertory Theatre presents Around the World in 80 Days at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. Tickets: $25.
Rotary Club of South Walton
The Rotary Club of South Walton meets for breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at the Embassy Suites, Scenic Hwy. 98 in Miramar Beach. Visiting Rotarians and their guests are welcome. Call 267-2929.
SHRM Chapter
Society of Human Resource Management Chapter in Walton County will meet at 8 a.m. at TJ’s Table in Freeport. The group is is open to all individuals involved in any aspect of human resources. Email rpazik@jobsplus02.com or call 892-8668, ext. 215.
Friday, July 8
Central Square Cinema
Grab your blankets and head to the Seaside Amphitheatre for blockbusters and classics alike under the stars at 8 p.m.
Hilda McDonald
Pianist Hilda McDonald plays mellow melodies at 6 p.m. Fridays at Christiano’s in Santa Rosa Beach.
Eastern Star
The Order of the Eastern Star #281 meets at 7:30 p.m. at Herman Lodge on Madison Street in Freeport. Call 835-2314.
Saturday, July 9
Topsail tours
Breakfast with a Ranger at 9 a.m. at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach. Bring $4, which goes to the Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, or bring your own breakfast. Hike and learn about the coastal dune systems and uncover the mysteries of the “Mountains of Florida” at 10:30 a.m.
West Indies Markets
Browse this popular, open-air market and discover booths filled with paintings, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, woodcarvings and other handcrafted items from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Rosemary Beach.
Banner signing
Area residents are invited to sign congratulations messages on a banner for Special Olympian Greg Floyd in honor of his recent trip to participate at the 2011 World Special Olympics in Athens, Greece. The banner will be available for signing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Winn-Dixie, 1030 U.S. Hwy. 331 S in DeFuniak Springs.
Florida Trail Association
Volunteers needed for trail maintenance on Eglin near Navarre at 8 a.m. Call 736-7534.
