MILTON — Upcoming community events, announcements and activities by local organizations are as follows:
Free food giveaway
The King's Harvest and Cornerstone Christian Church will give away 65,000 pounds of food free of charge to Santa Rosa County residents. Registration (only one person per address) opens at 3 p.m. Sept. 1 and Oct. 2, with distribution starting at 5 p.m. at the church, 14047 Alabama St., Jay. Bring identification to register. Follow The King's Harvest Food Pantry on Facebook to stay updated on changes and other information.
Juana's Pagoda's events
Juana's Pagodas and Sailors' Grill, 1451 Navarre Beach Causeway, Navarre, will host the following events.
•The 12th annual Rubber Duck Derby and Mullet Toss is noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 2 at Juana's. The family-friendly event has a $300 first place prize. There will also be a cardboard boat regatta at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $5 each or 6 for $25. Mullet Toss costs $1 per toss. The duck derby begins at 3 p.m. and awards are at 4 p.m. Email contact@nkoj.org or purchase tickets the day of the race. All proceeds benefit the Navarre Krewe of Jesters Scholarship Fund and the Navarre Beach Mardi Gras Parade.
•The Juana Good Time Regatta 2019 is a multi-hull sailboat race scheduled Sept. 6-8. Register online at https://conta.cc/2H6hS8U.
•Stephanie Leigh Hall will perform 4 p.m. Sept. 20 at the pagoda.
Call 850-939-1092 for more information on these events.
Republican Club of Santa Rosa County meeting
The Republican Club's next meeting is 6 p.m Sept. 3 at Bistro 98, 5248 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. Doors open at 5:30 for attendees to order a "Dutch Treat (pay as you go) dinner. The featured speaker is Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson.
2019 Used Book Sale
The Pace Library will have a used book sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 6 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 7 at 4750 Pace Patriot Blvd. Books, magazines and other items will be for sale from 25 cents to $2. Funds support the library's year round and summer reading programs. Purchase of a Friends of the Pace Library membership also supports the programs. Costs range from $20 for individuals through $100 for businesses through Dec. 31. Those who join at the book sale will get a free tote bag.
Saltwater license-free fishing
Florida residents and visitors may enjoy a saltwater license-free fishing day Sept. 7. Try your hand at saltwater fishing Saturday, Sept. 7, without needing a saltwater fishing license. All bag limits, closed areas and size restrictions apply on these dates. To learn more, visit MyFWC.com/License. For fishing regulations and tips, visit MyFWC.com/Fishing. To renew or purchase a fishing license, visit GoOutdoorsFlorida.com.
4-H open house and awards showcase
A Santa Rosa 4-H open house and awards showcase is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 7 at the University of Florida extension office, 6263 Dogwood Drive, Milton. . Learn about the local 4-H program, meet the staff, and enjoy a cookout there. Call 850-623-3868 for details.
Red Shoe Book Club
The next meeting is 10 a.m. Sept. 16 at the Navarre Public Library, 8484 James Harvell Road. The study of U.S. First Ladies will conclude with a study of Melania Trup. Each person reads his or her own selected book or finds interesting facts to share. Contact Kathy Krafka, kkrafka@hotmail.com, for details. Bring a friend. This is not a library-sponsored program.
Navarre Beach Coastal Cleanup
Keep Santa Rosa Beautiful will participate in the International Coastal Cleanup in Santa Rosa County. Hours are 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 21 at Navarre Beach. Participants will meet at the pavilion east of the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier. Bring water and ware a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Trash bags will be provided. Visit www.srclean.org or www.oceanconservancy.org for more information. To schedule an alternate group date or location, call Santa Rosa Clean Community, 850-623 -1930; the Navarre coordinator at 939-6973; or email director@srclean.org.
Charity golf tournament rescheduled
The third annual Weekend Food Program Charity Golf Tournament originally scheduled in August has been moved to Oct. 25. The event is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 25 at The Club at Hidden Creek, 3070 P.G.A. Blvd., Navarre. Funds raised are used to feed over 450 children each week of the Navarre school year. Contact Michelle Abrams, 229-938-1821, for details.
Tobacco cessation class
Tobacco Free Florida will have a Tools to Quit class 5-7 p.m. Nov. 29 and Dec. 13 at 5527 Stewart St., Milton. Preregistration is required. Call 398-6965 to reserve a spot. The class is free. For those 18 years old, if medically appropriate, the Florida Department of Health offers free nicotine replacement patches, lozenges and gum. It also offers free community, worksite and clinic groups.
Florida Friendly Landscaping Principles Class
Learn about the right timing and methods for fertilizing and weed control, proper irrigation, and other lawn practices from Mary Salinas, Santa Rosa County Extension Office. No pre-registration is required.
Milton: Classes are 10-11 a.m. second Fridays at the SRC Extension Office, 6263 Dogwood Drive, Milton.
Gulf Breeze: Classes are 1-2 p.m. third Fridays at the Gulf Breeze Library, 1060 Shoreline Drive.
Call 850-623-3868 or email maryd@santarosa.fl.gov for details.
Blackwater Literary Journal seeks poems
The Santa Rosa County Writers’ Guild seeks poems for Issue IV of the Blackwater Literary Journal. For a limited time, the guild will accept poetry from county residents. To be considered, the poems should be pasted into the body of an email sent to SRCWG@mediacombb.net.
RECURRING
MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART: Chapter 566 and Auxiliary Unit 566 meetings have a new location in Pensacola. The meetings are noon to 2 p.m. third Saturdays of the month at Moose Lodge No. 557, 8851 Lewis St., Pensacola.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Chuck's Cycles, 5764 Stewart St., Milton. Call 850-381-9411 or 850-626-6637 for details. Website: AA.org.
MILTON PIECEMAKERS QUILT GUILD: 9:15 a.m. second Mondays at the Milton library, 5541 Alabama St. Open to those interested in quilting and joining the guild. This is not a library-sponsored event. Call 382-3952 for details.
AZALEA GARDEN CLUB OF PACE: 12:30 to 3 p.m. second Mondays of the month from September to May at the Pace Fire Department conference room, 4773 Pace Patriot Blvd. Meet and greet at 12:30 p.m. and meeting at 1 p.m., with a variety of guest speakers each month. Guests are welcome. Contact Margie, 850-983-9601, or Debbie, 850-736-8629, for more information.
THE RED SHOE BOOK CLUB: 10 a.m. third Mondays, the club meets to discuss the books they're individually reading about the nation's First Ladies. Each person reads their own selected book then shares interesting facts. If you have any questions, contact Kathy Krafka at kkrafka@hotmail.com.
MILTON GARDEN CLUB: meets 9:30 -11:30 a.m. second Tuesdays, September through May at the Garden Club, 5256 Alabama St., Milton. Starts with meet and greet followed by 10 a.m. program. Meetings are free and open to the public and includes an educational program. 850-626-2003 or miltongardenclub@yahoo.com.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY: TOPS meets 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at 4709 Keyser Lane, Pace. Weigh in 8:30-9:45 a.m. Details: 1-800-932-8677.
MILTON'S POET LAUREATE WORKSHOP: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Guy Thompson Community Center, 5629 Byrom St., Room 113. Milton poet laureate Marc Livanos hosts the poetry workshop for teenagers with probing weekly prompts on issues relevant to their daily lives.
CENTRAL SANTA ROSA REPUBLICAN CLUB: 5:30 p.m. meal and 6:30 p.m. meeting first Thursdays at Grover T’s Restaurant, Highway 90 in Pace. Visitors are welcome. Call 377-3976 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays for more information.
SANTA ROSA REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: meets every third Thursday of the month at Grover T's Restaurant, 5887 U.S. Highway 90 in Milton. Dnner at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6:30 p.m.
ALZHEIMER'S/DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: 1 to 3 p.m. second Thursdays, at Guy Thompson Community Center, 5629 Byrom St. in Milton. Caregivers often struggle alone to care for a loved one who is changing physically and mentally from the person they initially knew. Come and meet others who are walking that path.
SANTA ROSA BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION: 6 p.m. potluck dinner, 7 p.m. meeting on the third Thursday at the Santa Rosa County Extension office, 6263 Dogwood Drive, Milton. Visitors are welcome. Details: Clarence Prater, president, 623-776-7018, or Sandy Ashby, vice president, 529-5770.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. Fridays through Sundays at Chuck's Cycles, 5764 Stewart St., Milton. Call 850-381-9411 or 850-626-6637 for details. Website: NA.org.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. second and fourth Fridays at the Navarre Library, 8484 James M. Harvell Road. All materials are provided; there’s no charge to attend.
GULF COAST CALLIGRAPHY GUILD: meets second Saturdays of the month from 9 a.m. to noon. call 995-7056 for details and further information.
MILITARY ORDER OF PURPLE HEART MEETING: MOPH meets 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. third Saturdays at Ryan's Buffet, 4955 U.s. Highway 90, Pace (by Walmart). Contact Ann Smithson, 850-712-4745.
NAVARRE GARDEN CLUB: Declare your independence from yardwork! Buy bulbs and perennials. Plant once; they come back every year. NGC's Green Thumb Nursery has all kinds: cannas; amaryllis; agapanthus and more. Plants are locally grown, so will grow in your yard too. Support the club and beautify your yard. Details, Ginger, 396-5494.
FLORIDA TRAIL ASSOCIATION: The Western Gate chapter’s activities are free to participate in except as noted at www.meetup.com/ftawesterngate/.
HOLLEY NAVARRE SENIORS CENTER: Residents may join at age 50. The center is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 8476 Gordon Goodin Lane, Navarre, across from the library. Annual dues are $40. Free and paid activities available. COA lunches are served Monday-Thursday at a volunteer donation of $2. Call 850-936-1644 for details.
CONTINUING EDUCATION: Need a few credits to earn your high school diploma? Santa Rosa Adult School offers adult high school completion through earned credits. Classes are evenings in Milton and Navarre. Tuition is $30 per term. Call 983-5710 for details.
DRUG ADDICTION HELP: Narconon states fentanyl overdoses are on the rise nationwide. Fentanyl is estimated to be 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times stronger than heroin. Visit https://bit.ly/2EXGtLk for more on fentanyl abuse and how to help your loved one, or call 877-841-5509.
This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Santa Rosa Community Briefs