MILTON — Here's a look at upcoming events in Santa Rosa County and surrounding areas.
UPCOMING
Historical presentations
MILTON — August is History Month in 2018. In celebration, the Santa Rosa Historical Society invites the public to a series of free historical presentations. All presentations are free and open to the public. The Imogene Theatre is located at 6866 Caroline St. The Milton Train Depot is located at 5003 Henry St. All presentations start at 3 p.m.
- Aug. 19 at the Milton Train Depot: The History of the L&N Train Depot by Art Tuttle, President of the West Florida Railroad Museum
- Aug. 26 at the Imogene Theatre: Arcadia Homestead, History of the Simpson House by Adrianne Walker, Site Manager, Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site, University of West Florida
For more information, please contact the Santa Rosa Historical Society at 516-0338.
Upcoming Imogene Theatre shows
MILTON — Upcoming performances at the Imogene Theatre, 6866 Caroline St include comedian Greg Fitzsimmons, veteran of country music Collin Raye and psychic medium Ericka Boussarhane. Purchase tickets online at www.theimogenetheatre.com/buy-tickets-online.
Greg Fitzsimmons
Date: Aug. 24
Doors and showtime: 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Tickets: $30 presale
Ericka Boussarhane
Date: Aug. 31
Doors and showtime: 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20 presale
Collin Raye
Oct. 13
Doors and showtime: 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Tickets: $45 presale
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. Sept. 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