Santa Rosa Community Briefs

MILTON — Here's a look at upcoming events in Santa Rosa County and surrounding areas.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Santa Rosa Neighborhood Softball League

SANTA ROSA COUNTY — Tim Sousa is organizing a neighborhood softball league. Sousa and organizers are looking for coaches and players to represent their neighborhoods and communities during the spring and early summer months.

The league would consist of neighborhood teams who will compete against one another in a friendly team environment. Email timesousa76@gmail.com for more information.

UPCOMING

Annual Padgett Reunion

WESTVILLE — The annual reunion of the decendents of Elijah Padgett will be held at Leonia Baptist Church in Holmes County on June 16 at 10 a.m.  Extensive research has been conducted to identify descendants of all 16 of Elijah's children and printouts of information will be available at the reunion.  All relatives and friends are invited to attend. Please bring food of your choice.

Allentown/Central High School Alumni Gathering

MILTON — The Allentown/Cental High School Alumni Association will hold its annual alumni gathering at 5 p.m. June 16 at the Central High School lunch room. All graduates and attendees are welcome to attend. Bring a dish and come reunite with classmates and friends. The class of 1968 will be honored. 

AARP Smart Driver's Class 

MILTON — Seniors 55 and older who attend an AARP Smart Driver class can receive a discount on their auto insurance.

Class will be conducted 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 18 at Santa Rose Medical Center, 6002 Berryhill Rd in Milton.

Cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members. Call to register at 293-4902. 

Milton Job Fair

MILTON — CareerSource Escarosa and Pensacola State College will host a Summer Job Fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 21 from at the Pensacola State College Milton Campus, Johnson L.I.F.E Center, Building 4000 located at 5988 Highway 90.

A special feature of this year’s annual event will be an area dedicated to careers in the construction trades. This state-wide initiative to create awareness about opportunities in the construction industry will connect area construction employers with individuals seeking employment in the construction sector.

In addition to construction, over 50 area employers will attend hoping to fill their vacancies in healthcare, information technology, cyber security, aerospace, hospitality, customer service, retail, communications, governmental, manufacturing, corrections, and more.

This no-cost event is open to the public. To reduce their time in line, job seekers should pre-register at http://careersourceescarosa.com/job-fair-registration.

Christian Band to Perform

PACE — Multi-Dove Award winning and Grammy nominated recording artist, The Nelons will perform at 5 p.m. June 30 at the Pace Assembly of God, located at 3948 Highway 90 in Pace. There is no cost to attend.

Navarre July 4 celebration

NAVARRE — The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce presents the first Hometown 4th of July Parade and Celebration on Navarre Beach co-hosted by the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office on  July 4 in Navarre Beach Park.

The event will kick-off with a Picnic in the Park via Navarre Chamber member food trucks dishing out all kind of great street eats while everyone enjoys a beautiful day and evening on Navarre Beach. 

Babies, toddlers and children up to age 12 can take part in the children's parade. Parade Registration begins at 5 p.m. and is $5 per family. Pre-registration is not necessary. Children may dress up and use bicycles, wagons, strollers, small battery motorized play vehicles or walk, and they are encouraged to be creative. The parade and an all the fun begins at 6 p,m. There will be an old-fashioned candy store and photo booth.

Radio Control Flying Park

JAY — The grand opening of the Santa Rosa County Fallen Hero Memorial Radio Control Flying Park takes place 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 22. There will be helicopters, planes, drones and cars as well as hot dogs and hamburgers and drinks with a donation suggested. There will be static displays, instructions, radio control air shows, military vehicles and hot rods. Location is at the Jay Transfer Station Road off 89 South of Jay. The Northwest Florida Modeler, Inc. is hosting this event. Contact Frank Papasavas at 899-1888 for more information.

Relay for Life

The signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, Relay For Life for the Milton and Pace area takes place 6 p.m. to midngiht Nov. 16 at the Pensacola State College Milton campus, 5988 Highway 90. For more information or to register visit www.RelayForLife.org/miltonpacefl. You can also contact Gina Bitetti at gina.bitetti@cancer.org or call 404-329-5113

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