Let’s take your guns

Dear editor,
Again, immediately [following a mass shooting], getting rid of your legally owned gun is the solution — leaving the only guns left in the U.S. in the hands of criminals.
But never me…

Santa Rosa County Faith Calendar

MILTON — Here is a list of scheduled faith-based services and events. UPCOMING FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF PACE: These events take place at 4540 Chumuckla Highway, Pace, unless otherwise noted: Saturday, Nov. 11: 8 a.m. men’s breakfast; Megan's Love, 11 a.m. — picnic with the homeless Contact 994-5608 or church@pacefumc.org to learn about more… Continue reading Santa Rosa County Faith Calendar

Santa Rosa Community Cleanup

MILTON — These cleanup opportunities are available year-round. Buckets, grabbers, gloves and trash bags supplied. Dress for the weather and bring water, bug spray and sunscreen as needed.   OCEAN HOUR VOLUNTEERS CLEAN NAVAL LIVE OAKS NATIONAL PARK: Dec. 2. Sign in at 8:45 a.m.; clean from 9-10 a.m. at Naval Live Oaks Headquarters on Highway… Continue reading Santa Rosa Community Cleanup

Santa Rosa County library events

MILTON — These library events are scheduled throughout Santa Rosa County. In observance of Thanksgiving, libraries will close early at 5 p.m. Nov. 22 and will be closed Nov. 23-25. Libraries will resume normal business hours Nov. 27.  UPCOMING GAME NIGHT: 3-6 p.m. Nov. 21, Jay Library, 5259 Booker Lane. Bring games from home or… Continue reading Santa Rosa County library events

Gulf Islands National Seashore’s November, December ranger programs

Gulf Islands National Seashore’s fall (November through December) ranger programs are as follows.    FORT BARRANCAS AREA: Open Thursdays through Mondays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Advanced Redoubt: Legacy in Brick & Mortar — Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m.; meet at the entrance to Advanced Redoubt. Fort Barrancas: Bastions on the Bluffs — Saturdays… Continue reading Gulf Islands National Seashore’s November, December ranger programs

What's Happening in Santa Rosa County

MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County events and activities are as follows.  FOO FOO FESTIVAL WRITER EVENT: Through Nov. 12. The West Florida Literary Federation presents “Writing on the Funny Side of Florida” Nov. 9 featuring three authors: Pensacola native Craig Pittman, humor columnist Erik Deckers of Orlando and writer and comedian Leanna Conley of… Continue reading What's Happening in Santa Rosa County