Community Briefs for the week of May 11

DragonflyArt Gallery

The Macramé and Beads May class will be taught by Valorie Clifton.  It will be a little different with macramé  instruction included.  The class will be held May 16 at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.   Cost will be $30 for non-members and $25 for members. For more information call 981-1100.

The Retired Officers' Wives and Widows Association (ROWWA)

The Retired Officers' Wives and Widows Association (ROWWA) will meet Thursday, May 14  at 11 a.m. at the Sailing Center of Pensacola Yacht Club, 1897 Cypress St., Pensacola.  Officers for 2015/16 will be installed.  We are "Ladies Who Lunch" and share experiences with the military.  Guests are invited to attend. Membership is open to officers' wives, widows and retired women officers of all military services.  Casual attire is encouraged as we enjoy an indoor picnic atmosphere overlooking PYC's beautiful yacht harbor.  There is ample parking and handicapped accessibility.  For luncheon reservations please call Mary Chase at  995-4466  or send your check to Mary's  address in the membership directory prior to Monday, May 11. For new member information contact Molly Werner 292-9756.  As a reminder, after the May meeting ROWWA will not meet again until September 10, 2015.

PSC Kid’s College

The 25th Annual Kid’s College at PSC will begin June 8 through August 14 from 8 a.m. until 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday on the Pensacola campus. Geared for children 6-12 years old, courses are offered in three age-appropriate categories during one-week and two-week sessions. Cost varies from $29 to $175 per course, depending on selections. For more information call 484-1797.

US Military Appreciation Day USO Tennis Clinic

The USO invites all to a tennis clinic at Bayview Tennis Center May 16 from 8 a.m. to noon. The fee for the four-hour clinic is $10 or love offerings. This fundraiser not only benefits the USO but honors the casualties of the Navarre Beach helicopter crash. For details, contact Mario Alvarez with USPTA/USPTR at 346-3405.

Milton Garden Club

The Milton Garden Club is seeking vendors for our 3rd Annual Plant and Yard Sale.  Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.  Setup begins at  8 a.m.  Outdoor ($15) and indoor ($20) spaces available.  Space limited so register early.  Send check to Milton Garden Club, 5256 Alabama Street, Milton FL 32570.  Additional info at 626-2003.

Genealogical Society of Santa Rosa County

Genealogical Society of Santa Rosa County meeting date is Saturday, May 16th,  at 10 a.m. at the Milton Public  Library, 5541 Alabama Street., Milton. Janice Malone will present our program this month. She will speak on colonial life. Her insights on life in colonial topics are ones many will want to hear.

The Genealogical Society of Santa Rosa County, is a nonprofit organization that meets on the third Saturday of the month. Our meetings are open to the public and free of charge. For additional information email pwariner@bellsouth.net or call 623-5160.

Santa RosaBridges Biannual Rummage Sale

Spring cleaning?!  We are ready to help you out!!  Beginning this week and continuing every Tuesday and Thursday through June 11th between the hours of 2 and 4 p.m. we would love for you to bring your cast-offs to Millie’s Antiques.  Why?  Because Santa Rosa Bridges is having a Yard/Rummage Sale on Friday, June 12th from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, June 13th from 7-1 p.m.  Proceeds from this yard sale go to benefit Santa Rosa County Bridges/Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’-By-World Classes. 

Questions regarding donations should be directed to Jim Marcombe at 623-4678 or by email to jmarcomb@bellsouth.net. 

This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Community Briefs for the week of May 11