ANNOUNCEMENTS
PASTORS AND CHOIR DIRECTORS: Panhandle Community Theatre will present, "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” Dec 1-4 at the Imogene Theatre. Doors open at 6 p.m. to make time for photos with Santa, refreshments and to enjoy the Girl Scouts caroling. "If you will email your information about your Christmas program (musical or drama) to us we will place an insert of your events as a gift to our community," an event spokesperson said. Include the church’s name and event date, time and a brief synopsis and send to panhandlecommunitytheatre2016@gmail.com.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 78 seeks student participants for the American Legion Oratorical Contest. Students in grades nine through 12 may participate as well as 4H, Future Farmers of America and home school. The contest will be 1 p.m. Dec. 3 at Avalon Baptist Church, 4316 Avalon Blvd., Milton. Details: Carl Scheel Jr., 626-7625.
PACE HIGH SCHOOL BAND BOOSTERS’ First Cajun Christmas Festival is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 10. A 4-6 p.m. benefit concert by Chloe Channell will follow. Vendors are needed; apply at www.cajunchristmasfestival.com or call 375-9243.
UPCOMING
SANTA ROSA COUNTY CREEK INDIAN TRIBE POW WOW: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 19 and 20 at 4750 Willard Norris Road in Milton. Features Native American drumming, dancing, flute playing and storytelling, and more than 40 vendors of Native American crafts and other items. Native American fry bread, roasted corn, hamburgers, hotdogs, sausage dogs and soft drinks will be available at affordable prices. There is no charge for admission or parking.
PANHANDLE COMMUNITY THEATRE POST-PRODUCTION PARTY AND MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: 5-8 p.m. Nov. 19, 4646 Woodbine Road Pace. Come dressed as your favorite character from a play in 2016 or one you would like to see performed. The event includes production awards, prize drawings and food provided by current PCT members. Beverages (soda, tea and water) provided or bring your own.
THE FLORIDA TRAIL ASSOCIATION’S WESTERN GATE CHAPTER has scheduled these events:
- Nov. 20: 8 a.m. wake-up hike at Blackwater Heritage Trail. (Meet at Milton Library, 5533 Alabama St., Milton, Pensacola).
- Nov. 27: Wake-Up Hike, 8 a.m. at Navy Point Walking Trail (Sunset Avenue and Syrcle Street parking lot) .
- Dec 1: 8 a.m. work on the Florida Trail. Meet at Blackwater River State Park (north parking lot of Deaton Bridge). Details: Ed Williamson, 474-5359.
- Dec. 4: 8 a.m. wake-up hike at Garcon Point Trailhead (State Road 281, Avalon Boulevard, Milton, just before Garcon Point Bridge) Details: Peggy Grantham, 982-9490.
- Dec 4: 11 a.m. Christmas party at Bear Lake Pavilion, Blackwater River State Forest (Highway 4, Munson). Bring a dish or two to share for this potluck luncheon. The group will hike around the lake (4 miles) at 11:30 a.m. and eat upon return. Details: Helen Wigersma, 484-0528.
- Dec 8: 8 a.m. work on the Florida Trail. Meet at Blackwater River State Park (north parking lot of Deaton Bridge). Details: Ed Williamson, 474-5359.
- Dec. 10: 7:30 a.m. introductory trail work in Blackwater River State Forest. Meet at the Milton What-A-Burger (5346 Stewart St., Milton). All members welcome. Details: Bob Browder, 910-1234.
- Dec 11: 8 a.m. wake-up hike at ECUA Bayou Marcus Wetlands (3050 Fayal Drive, Pensacola). Details: Peggy Grantham, 982-9490.
- Dec 15: 8 a.m. work on the Florida Trail. Meet at Blackwater River State Park (north parking lot of Deaton Bridge). Details: Ed Williamson, 474-5359.
- Dec 16: 6 p.m. dinner hike. Dine at Shah Kishi Restaurant (804 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze). Details: George Brinkman, 932-0125.
- Dec 18: 8 a.m. wake-up hike at Arcadia Mill (5709 Mill Pond Lane, Milton). Details: Peggy Grantham, 982-9490.
All activities are free except as noted, but donations from non-members are welcome. See http://www.meetup.com/ftawesterngate/ for more information on the group.
MICHAEL WAYNE SMITH CONCERT: 6 p.m. Nov. 26, Olivet Baptist Church, 5240 Dogwood Drive, Milton.Smith has been performing since 2009. He is well known for his song, “Everything’s Fine,” which helped jettison his career as a solo artist. This year he released his sixth studio album totaling 12 songs, seven of which are original compositions.
GULF COAST CHORALE CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Cokesbury Methodist Church, 5725 N. Ninth Ave., Pensacola. Theme: “That’s Christmas to Me.” Admission: $10 for adults and $5 for children and students. Details: www.gulfcoastchorale.org
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF MILTON HOLIDAY FAIRE: Noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 2 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3, in and around the fellowship hall at 5203 Elmira St. Features a silent auction, vendors offering handcrafted gifts, and direct sales. The church will sell food and drinks, with sandwiches for lunch and homemade chili for supper on Friday and homemade soups for lunch on Saturday. All funds raised from food and drink sales benefit My Father’s Arrows, a nonprofit organization that helps local foster children. Silent auction proceeds go toward restoration of First Presbyterian’s 148-year-old sanctuary building. Details: 623-2510 or fpcmiltonspecialevents@gmail.com.
EMERALD COAST BEAD SOCIETY ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 3 at 80 E. Wright St., Pensacola. The show features a distinctive selection of artisan jewelry, embellished work, gemstones, one-of-a-kind items, beads (including lampwork) and findings. Free Admission. Details: Mary Jordan: 982-7633, nona2kandc@gmail.com or emeraldcoastbeadsociety.com.
STORYTIME — for children ages 3-5 and including stories, finger plays and action rhymes — is set as follows through Dec. 9:
•11-11:30 a.m. Mondays at the Jay Library
•11-11:30 a.m. or 1-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Navarre Library
•11-11:45 a.m. Wednesdays at the Milton Library
•11-11:45 a.m. Wednesdays at the Gulf Breeze Library
•11-11:30 a.m. Fridays at the Pace Library
RECURRING
GENEALOGY RESEARCH ASSISTANCE: 9 a.m. to noon Mondays, Milton Library, 5541 Alabama St. Details: 981-7323.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY WRITER’S WORKSHOP: 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Coffee Break, 4620 Woodbine Road in Pace.
GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB: Regularly meets 5 p.m. third Tuesdays at the Milton Library, 5541 Alabama St. Graphic novel enthusiasts discuss the book of the month. Speak with a library staff member to sign up.
BIBLIOBABBLERS TEEN BOOK CLUB: Ninth- through 12th-graders who are 14 to 18 years old can discuss the read-of-the-month with friends. Bibliobabblers meet 6 p.m. on the last Tuesday of every other month in the Gulf Breeze Library’s meeting room, 1060 Shoreline Drive.
SANTA ROSA BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION: 7 p.m. third Thursdays at the Bay Area Vineyard Church, 5163 Dogwood Drive, Milton. Visitors are welcome. Details: Bill Blankenship, president, 232-6005, or Clarence Prater, vice president, 623-776-7018.
THE GULF COAST CALLIGRAPHY GUILD meets 9:30 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at the Courts of Praise Church on the corner of Johnson Avenue and Davis Highway, Pensacola. A presentation and practice time follow each meeting. Details: 995-7056.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
BAGDAD ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY BOARD: 8:30 a.m. Nov. 23, Public Services Conference Room, 6051 Old Bagdad Highway, Milton
PARKS AND RECREATION: 5:30 p.m. Nov. 23, County Administrative Center Board Room, 6495 Caroline St. in Milton
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: 8:30 a.m. Nov. 28, Navarre Visitor Center, 8543 Navarre Parkway, Navarre
MILTON GENERAL EMPLOYEE PENSION BOARD 10 a.m., Nov. 28 at City Hall, 6738 Dixon St.
MILTON POST-RETIREMENT MEDICAL BOARD: 11:30 a.m., Nov. 28, at or after adjournment of the General Board meeting in Conference Room B at City Hall, 6738 Dixon St.
LEAP COMMITTEE: 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, in Conference Room “B” at City Hall, 6738 Dixon St., Milton
YOUTH COUNCIL: 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 6738 Dixon St., Milton
MILTON CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION: 5 p.m. Nov. 29, Council Chambers of City Hall, 6738 Dixon St. Council will appoint a resident to fill the vacant position in Ward 4, Seat 1.
MILTON SUNDIAL UTILITIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS: 4 p.m., Dec. 5, Council Chambers of City Hall, 6738 Dixon St.
MILTON CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION: 4 p.m., Dec. 5, after the Sundial Utilities board of directors meeting, Council Chambers of City Hall, 6738 Dixon St.
This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: What's Happening in Santa Rosa County