Santa Rosa’s disaster preparedness guide available 

Santa Rosa County Emergency Management's latest all-hazards disaster guide is now available online and, starting the week of May 29, at county offices and libraries, local chambers of commerce and local retailers including Walmart, Winn-Dixie and Publix.

This year's 40-page guide includes new and updated information on Text-to-9-1-1, AlertSantaRosa, tsunamis and what to do before, during and after a wide variety of disasters that could affect our area. Churches, civic groups and businesses may request multiple copies at no charge for distribution as supplies allow by calling emergency management at 983-5360.

Following the tips found in the latest disaster guide will reduce the stress of last-minute preparations and can save lives, money and help reduce damage to homes, boats and businesses. Residents are also encouraged to learn what hurricane evacuation zone they live in by visiting www.SantaRosa.fl.gov/KnowYourZone. 

Navarre Garden Club sets annual Flower Show 

NAVARRE — The Navarre Garden Club’s annual Flower Show, this year themed “Islands, Near and Far,” returns June 2 and 3 at the Navarre Library. The event is free to attend.

The show, starting at 9 a.m., will feature well over 100 examples of locally grown horticulture. Additionally, the ‘Far’ Islands Division will display 24 designs interpreting various island themes.

This year’s show will also include a Division of Artistic Crafts titled “Fantasy Islands” and several Educational Displays. 

Florida Master Naturalist Program begins in June 

MILTON — Want a firsthand look at Northwest Florida's coastal habitats?

Then join Escambia and Santa Rosa County Extension agents for a hands-on learning experience through the Florida Master Naturalist Program. The 40-hour class is held primarily on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 6 through July 11.

Registration costs $275 and includes field trips, classroom training and materials.

The Coastal Systems Module includes classroom instruction, field trips and practical interpretive experiences related to the general ecology, habitats, vegetation types, wildlife and conservation issues of coastal systems in Florida.

Field trips include, among others, Navarre Beach, Gulf Islands National Seashore, the EPA Gulf Ecology Lab on Pensacola Beach and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium.

Register before May 31 at www.masternaturalist.ifas.ufl.edu and click on current course offerings.

For more information, contact Chris Verlinde, chrismv@ufl.edu or 623-3868, or Rick O'Connor, roc1@ufl.edu or 475-5230.

Council on Aging West Florida to discuss services 

MILTON — The Milton Parks Department will host the Council on Aging West Florida as the guest presenter for Lunch and Learn.

During the event, from 11 a.m. to noon June 7 at the Guy Thompson Community Center, Alesia Ross will talk about services available from the council. These include the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion programs.

Free lunch is available; those interested in the presentation should RSVP by calling 983-5466 or 983-5220.

The Guy Thompson Community Center is located at 5629 Byrom St., next door to Rhodes Elementary School in Milton.

Gulf Breeze clinic sets free child behavior classes 

GULF BREEZE — Turning Point is offering free behavioral classes for parents.

A board-certified behavior analyst will teach classes from 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday from June 13 to Aug. 31 at the Turning Point clinic in Gulf Breeze, 3182 Gulf Breeze Parkway.

Classes will cover basics of Applied Behavior Analysis and strategies to increase skills and strategies for behavior change.

Register by calling 932-8021 or 1-800-676-5130 or email begail@turningpointbehavior.com.

PENSACOLA — Applications are open for the Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival Emerging Artists program.

The program, developed in partnership with Artel Gallery, gives new artists a chance to be a part of the Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival and guides them on what is involved with arts festival participation. The GGAF is Nov. 3, 4 and 5 in Seville Square in downtown Pensacola.

Applications are open to artists who are residents of Escambia or Santa Rosa counties and have limited experience participating in arts festivals.

See www.ggaf.org for more information and an application.

This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Santa Rosa Community Briefs