Here is a look at upcoming events in Santa Rosa County and surrounding areas.
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Racial harmony video sessions
The Baha'i Community of Santa Rosa County will host a series of videos on advancing racial harmony in the community, which will be shown from 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays in June at the Milton Community Center on Byrom Street. A question and answer period will follow the videos. Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public. For more information: daffraneeze@gmail.com or 850-623-5315. EmeraldCoastBahais.org
Book club meeting
The Red Shoe Book Club meets 10 a.m. June 17 at TC's Front Porch in Navarre. Each person reads his or her own selected book or finds interesting facts to share about the topic, which is currently U.S. First Ladies. Hillary Clinton is the June topic. For more information, contact Kathy Krafka at kkrafka@hotmail.com Bring a friend. This is not a library-sponsored program.
Santa Rosa Democratic Party meeting
Santa Rosa Democratic Party's monthly meeting is 6 p.m. June 18 at Covenant Hospice, 6479 Caroline St., Milton (in the old United Way building). All interested parties are welcome. Contact Sarah Coutu, 850-375-2334; or Patty Overly, 850-723-0250.
Tobacco cessation classes
Tobacco Free Florida offers free tools and services to help you quit tobacco. 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.
Classes are at 5527 Stewart St., Milton. Preregistration is required. Call 398-6965 to reserve a spot.
- Quit Smoking Now classes are 5:30 p.m. May 30 to June 27.
- Tools To Quit classes are 5-7 p.m. Nov. 29 and Dec. 13.
Fish House Craft Beer Festival
The Fish House Craft Beer Festival for ages 21 and up is 3-6 p.m. June 19 on the deck of The Fish House, 600 E. Barracks St., Pensacola. Some proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida. Cost is $20 plus tax in advance, $30 plus tax starting June 1. Purchase at bit.ly/2Uh6lfk. Call 850-470-0003 or visit fishhousepensacola.com for more information.
Call for Farmers Market vendors
A Farmers Market and Craft Event is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 29 at the Holley Navarre Seniors Center, 8476 Gordon Goodin Lane, Navarre (across from the Navarre Library. Set-up is at 7 a.m. Outdoor spaces are 14 feet square, indoor spaces are 8 feet square, and cost is $20 per table. Tent and tables are required for outdoor spaces. Call 850-936-1644 or email Catherine at Catherinepacak1@gmail.com for a rental application. This will be a place for the whole family to shop.
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.
This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Santa Rosa Community Briefs