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CONTENTS

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Publisher’s Page Contributor's Page

The fantastic writers who make this magazine a reality!

Eating on the Go

12 Humility

A worthy virtue to be exercised daily.

16 Try Something New!

Challenge yourself to a new activity

20 All In For Cheer

This sport is taking off!

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“True humility does not know that it is humble.

If it did, it would be proud from the contemplation of so fine a virtue.”

– Martin Luther

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Yes...it does take planning!

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A local gem hidden in our midst.

28 Paging All Readers

This issues must reads for tweens & teens!

30 Summer Activity Guide

Summer classes, camps and fun for all ages!

40 Events 43 Making A Difference Emerald Coast Mud Run Little Black Dress Party Princess Ball

On The Cover

Gibson and Maguire Holahan getting ready for Summer 2016! Gibson is graduating from Niceville High School and heading to FSU. McGuire is graduating from Destin Middle School this year.

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As I drive up the 65 Freeway headed to Mother & Daughter Camp at Riverview Camp for Girls, I can't help but feel a bit sad. Don't get me wrong, of course I'm excited to be spending time at a place that is rich in tradition for my daughter and myself, but I'm sad too because she has now aged out of camp. After enjoying nine solid years, this part of her life comes to an end. We love Riverview and the family we have there. It's a tradition we have enjoyed and one both my daughter and I will treasure forever.

This particular camp weekend, I found myself really wanting to take everything in, to enjoy all the activities with my daughter in slow motion. Freeze frame. Remembering back over all the times we did these very same activities and how she has gotten better and better at them. I have watched her grow in skills and become much better at shooting her targets in both archery and riflery. She nearly gets bullseyes with almost every shot! My shooting, however, has gone from great to not so good and I can only blame that on my changing eyesight and age at this point. She climbs the towers with lightning speed while I can't make it up the entire way anymore. She whizzes up the zip line trees with ease and even closes her eyes as she walks across a suspended tree 25 feet in the air, while I take my time and move just a bit slower, watching carefully with every step I take. She is soaring in her skill levels and I am trying to keep up! I think this must be what they call “passing the baton.”

This time of nostalgia reminds me this is our last annual edition before summer starts and we move into another season, and before long, a new school year. I am also thinking about all our children and how many are graduating soon. Some are moving up from elementary to middle school, others from middle to high school, and then there are those who are graduating high school and moving onto college...and for many of us that means away

from us - the parents! How bittersweet is that? Yikes - I just want to push the pause button and hold it here...for a long, long while!

I have finally reached a point in my life of savoring time.

I am trying to hang onto the lasts and celebrate them. I don't want to look through a camera lens and record anymore; I want to be fully there, experiencing in whole, every step. It seems to me that time is so fleeting right now.

I've always been a good 10 or so years older than the moms of my children’s ages. I look at those other moms and feel that many just don't realize how fleeting this time is with our children.

How they do grow oh so fast as we have all heard from the moments of our babies’ births. It's hitting me hard this year as my daughter drives herself and her brother - and even me - places!

I feel so blessed to have been given this time with my children. I look forward to many more years. I imagine them graduating high school, college and then off to get married and have their own children...my grandchildren!!! I am told the joys of grandchildren are something to really look forward to - NOT that I want to rush that forward in any way either.

My point is, and you faithful readers have heard this before . . .

We need to slow down, savor each moment, be in each moment and enjoy the moment we are in. Life is crazy, hectic, non-stop busy. And if we let it, it will bring us down and steal our joy. I don't want any of our children to look back and remember a stressed out mom. I want them to remember the joy, laughter and love! Mother Teresa once wrote, "Joy is prayer; joy is strength: joy is love; joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls." That is my prayer for you dear readers. Whether you are here, On The Coast, or elsewhere, may you have joy and may that joy be your strength and love!

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Contributors

Denise Gates

Denise is a freelance writer and editor, the stay-at-home mother of two teenage boys, and a military wife whose husband’s career takes her all over the country but whose heart remains in Destin, FL. As any writer knows, a second set of eyes is essential before submitting an article for publication.

Denise is often asked to be that second set of eyes for us – to read over articles and make sure the Is are dotted and the Ts are crossed. Denise reviews articles and restructures them as necessary to make sure the writer’s message shines through. Writers put their passion down on paper, but we run it by Denise first.

Alexandra Brown

Alexandra lives in Destin and is married to Jerry Brown and has 2 daughters, Ellen (14) and Clara (12).

She has loved reading since the age of 3 and also loves snow skiing, hiking and mountain biking.

Paul Hunter

Paul Hunter, B.S., C.S.C.S, lives On the Coast with his wife and three teenagers infusing science with his playful style yielding astonishing results at Grayton Beach Fitness, voted Best Place to Work Out on 30-A.

Jen Floro Danielle Torley Danielle Torley lives in Destin with her husband, Rich, and two children, ages 1 and 3. Danielle works full-time in business development, is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP), and is on the Florida Board of the Association of Proposals Management Professionals. Raised in Michigan and having lived in Texas, Washington D.C., and Dubai, UAE, Danielle enjoys the beautiful local beaches and stays active through yoga, triathlon, fire dancing, and keeping up with her young children.

Marketing director for dental practice Smileology by day and “cheer mom” by night, honestly Jen Floro still isn't sure how she became a cheer mom. But as of the writing of this article, she has just completed her 8th year of cheering on her two all stars— Kaia, 12 and Ava, 9. She loves watching her girls and their friends advance as they tumble, jump, fly and stunt through each season. Their passion for the sport are why she sacrifices many of her weekdays for practices and weekends for competitions. Through all the ups and downs she wouldn't trade a moment of it for anything else.

Crystal Tingle

Crystal, along with her husband of 19 years and 3 boys, has been living in the Destin area since 2005. She is Founder of TheFitandHealthyLife.com which is a resource website created to teach and empower women to become the best version of themselves at any age through healthy food and fitness. Her passion to help women grew from her own transformation from frumpy mom to fit mom when she finally learned to stop comparing herself to others and focus on being the best that she could be…competing only with herself and all of this happened after 40!

Erika Scannell Erika Scannellis a busy wife and soccer mom of 5 beautiful Kiplets. When not writing or shuttling kiddos from endless activities or leading the local MOPS moms in crafts extraordinaire, she tries to squeeze in some reading, research and bible studies. Best place to find her is hiding from her children in her closet! Her first book, Struggle Of Will Part 1, can be found on Amazon and Kindle.

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Dr. Kurt L. Wheeler Ed.D Dr. Kurt L. Wheeler Ed.D is a track and field coach that specializes in pole vault. He is the 2014-2015 Cherokee county girls Track and Field coach of the year. He has coached numerous region, sectional, and state qualifiers.

He lives in Canton, Ga. with his wife Janet and two children Maddie and Eli. Along with his family he enjoys the white sands of Northwestern Florida, playing guitar, and riding motorcycles. When he retires he is looking forward to moving to Santa Rosa Beach.

Tiffany Toler Tiffany recently relocated with her newly wed husband and their dog from Eglin AFB to McGuire AFB in NJ. She enjoys contributing to On the Coast magazine doing research for all things including the event calendar, web editorial and newsletters.

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Healthy Fuel

On The Fly

by Paul Hunter

Summer is coming and for many that includes traveling either by car or plane. However you choose to travel, being away from home initiates a change in daily habits, even for the very disciplined and best intentioned. Sleep, activity and food are typically thrown out of rhythm. Often when we get away, we attempt to either sleep more or fit more of the activities intuit we yearn for when we are working or that we want to share with our children. Packing in all of these activities yields less sleep and focus on food time. For others, getting away means new sights, and new restaurants. Yes, you guessed it, more food in our bellies. More activity, more food and altered sleep in strange beds yields our daily rhythms out of whack.

Planning is one way to overcome or at least minimize the damages of traveling. It may take thinking outside

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the box or seeking the assistance of people who have been successful travelers to find success, but it is possible. Demise occurs when we throw all to the wind because we are already outside the normal patterns however, success does not equate to no fun or spontaneity.

These challenges can be approached a couple different ways: Detailed planning or principle-based planning. The first involves accounting for every moment, activity and meal. If you have traveled with this way it can be an exhausting, event filled time. Necessary for some trips but not all. If there is a list of extremely high priority meetings, etc, this type of planning may be necessary. When applied to your vacation or other fun intend trip, the fun may go away. Attempting to eat in a detailed manner when away can be stressful and unintentionally chaotic because our daily conveniences are no longer convenient away from our homes.

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This is where “principle-based planning” comes in. I have found that principle-based planning allows for the most success with the least amount of intrusion into your trip whether it be for fun or business. Food is often the category that is lost in the schedule, even with the best planning. Eating by principle involves some discipline but affords a larger chance of success. Here are some basic eating/ “fueling” principles that can be used while on the road or in the air: Water: I recommend 1oz per kilogram (2.2lbs = 1 kilogram) of body weight. If you weigh 130 pounds that equates to about 60 ounces of water daily or almost 2 liters (67.6 ounces). Why water?

Check out these facts: 1. Your body is about 60% water and can get depleted quite easily especially of we are engaging in activities outside our norm.

2. We lose about 8 to 10 cups, or just over two liters of water per normal day through breathing, urine, perspiration and bowel movements.

3. As little as 2% loss in water content begins to cause the brain to lose alertness and the body to feel fatigued.

Why would you NOT drink water is a better question.

Yes, you can have some snacks or even your favorite foods. However, just remember the farther you stray from these “principles” the harder your body has to work for energy and the father you may be from your goals you had prior to leaving. Sticking to these principles will allow you some freedom whilst traveling and still provide a foundation for proper fueling to have more fun on vacation and more success on business.

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Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: Nutrient dense and packed with vitamins and minerals, this group of fuel typically yields minimal calories and maximum nutrients. Try eating one big salad a day. Second best? Go frozen if you have a cooler or fridge/ freezer available. If you’re saying in a condo, a blender may be available and frozen berries are a great sweetener in smoothies.

Lean Meats: Heart doctors often tell their patients to focus on animal with 2 legs or less.

Think… think… Yes, chicken and fish fit the bill here. Why? These sources are typically leaner (Read less fat, especially saturated) thus less calories and yield greater amount of protein per ounce.

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Humility

A Healthy Dose of

by Crystal Tingle

“True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.” ― C.S. Lewis

Humility.

What a quite misunderstood little word. Often perceived as a sign of weakness…don’t you get an image of someone walking around with a downtrodden face and a droopy head? When is the last time you heard, “Hang your head down low”? Never!

We are culturally programmed to say just the opposite, “Hold your head up high,” right? But what if? What if instead we said the ridiculous? What if we said, “Hang your head down low” when we muster words of comfort to someone who has faced defeat or disappointment?

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This actually makes me chuckle every time I read it because in some way it reminds me of Debbie Downer from Saturday Night Live, “Wah wah wah.” Just saying it seems like an oxymoronic statement to a modern culture that is so geared towards selfpromotion, competitiveness and getting ahead. Or, let’s entertain the opposite. What about the person who experiences too much success? (Is there such a thing?) What if we didn’t sing their congratulatory praises but rather told them to “hang your head down low”? Huh? The look on their face would be priceless!

What would people think if you said that to them regardless of whether they succeed or fail, win or lose! I chuckle again and can’t help but hear,”Wah wahhhh.” You know you just laughed as well. So where am I headed with this?

First of all, don’t take me literally.

I just thought it would be a funny thing to imagine. Seriously, let’s chat about humility. One of my favorite country singers has a new song about always staying humble and kind. And I would just bet that if you surveyed a dozen people around you and asked if they possessed those traits, most would say they do. I don’t doubt they are probably right to some degree, but character is always tested best and challenged when the pressure is on. And the truth is, we really are not geared with

a natural propensity toward humility. Not in today’s world where so much of who we are is measured and defined by what we have or look like or who we stepped on or over to get there.

A virtue such as humility and kindness just doesn’t make the cut in the recipe for success. (Or does it? Hold that thought!) As a matter of fact, it seems quite the contrary. Rather, humility often conjures up thoughts of weakness or apathy. Corporate America seeks the young and determined with the “eye of the tiger.” And there is nothing wrong with that.

But should more companies start hiring based on virtues such as humility as well? Humility is a very underestimated attribute in the success equation that actually comes with several emotional, mental, physical and social benefits. 17th century writer and artist John Ruskin summed up true success perfectly by saying,

The first test of a truly great man is his humility. By humility I don't mean doubt of his powers or hesitation in speaking his opinion, but merely an understanding of the relationship of what he can say and what he can do.

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The person who truly walks in humility is 1. Self Confident

That’s right! True humility is NOT a sign of weakness. Instead, it is a sign of strength. It’s a healthy confidence paired with a proper perspective of what you can accomplish and where your limitations lie, and then letting others help to fill in the gaps without feeling threatened, allowing their gifting to come forth in unison with your own.

2. A Great Leader

Would it surprise you to learn that humility and kindness are actually character traits that make the best leaders and CEOs? Studies reveal that leaders with these virtues actually build highly successful organizations because there is an atmosphere of trust. The leader is seen as someone who is about the highest potential of the group as a whole and not just a self-serving agenda.

3. A Better Learner

Self-awareness that you don’t have all the answers promotes an excellent learning environment that opens up your mind to different ways or possibilities of doing things.

4. A Healthier Person

With a healthy dose of humility, the quest for an intangible greatness takes backseat to team effort.

Importance and power become secondary to the humble when they learn to value themselves beyond an award or title. Stress and tension are eased which contribute to better rest and less anxiety.

5. More Socially Accepted

Humility fosters deeper and stronger relationships because the humble tend to be more considerate of others around them and also tend to be more generous givers. They are more outward-focused and aware of the needs of others rather than selffocused.

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I’ll be honest. I start squirming when I write these kinds of articles.

They are meant to challenge, you as well as me. I write and then I reflect.

As a wife, mother, and friend, I want to be spoken fondly of but not based on outward things. I want people who know me well and those I meet in passing to see me as someone who considers others. Someone approachable. Someone humble and kind. And again, we can all consider ourselves to have arrived but when we are tested, do we pass or fail?

Humility is learned through our experiences and the vehicle for this is most often through our trials. It reveals our strengths as well as our limitations and highlights our need and dependency on others who surround us either at home or work.

“Hang your head down low”

was just my way of trying to be funny about our wrong perception of what true humility actually is, but it does serve as a good reminder in those situations that may test us. Will we fight to be right? Will we see others next to us in the race to the finish? Will we turn around to help out the next person when it’s within our power to do so? Without a doubt, humility is a discipline that requires the unnatural from us, in our successes as well as our disappointments. But wouldn’t you agree that it’s a worthy virtue to be exercised daily? And if you need a reminder, just think of this: ”Hang your head down low!”

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by Danielle Torley

Imagine that you’re swimming underwater with dolphins, rays, manatees, and dozens of beautiful fish.

Or perhaps you’re stand-up paddling (SUP) on top of the water, practicing yoga, and watching the sun set over the horizon.

Or, you’re suspended in the air, gracefully hanging from two colorful silks.

You could be competing in a triathlon race – swimming through clear turquoise waters, cycling along the beach, and running under the shade of palm trees.

But perhaps you’d prefer speed and height, feeling the wind on your face as you maneuver your kite board across the ocean.

Now stop imagining, because you can experience all these amazing activities right here On the Coast!

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It can be so easy to get caught up in our everyday lives and routines and forget how incredibly lucky we are to live in a place that offers so much. Each morning, our alarm goes off, we go through our daily routing, work all day, grab some dinner, head to bed, and do it all again the next day.

If this sounds familiar, then it’s time to take advantage of the amazing activities offered right here On the Coast. Looking to slow down for a calming experience? Try SUP yoga. Need some more energy in your life? Head down to the Okaloosa Rugby Club or one of our local adult social leagues. Want to try something with your teens? Take a look at scuba diving or aerial silks. Can’t get a sitter but still want to get out of the house? Maybe stroller fitness classes are your answer. Read on for more information about our local offerings.

Aerial Silks. Have you ever marveled at the Cirque du Soleil aerialists gracefully climbing the silks? Then you’ll be excited to find out that we have aerial silk instructors and facilities here on the Emerald Coast! Instructors at the Destin Pilates Center utilize Pilates principles and work closely with beginners to develop upper body and core strength. Susan Dunnam, owner of Destin Pilates Center, says their instructors are fitness-based (not performance-based) and have worked with people from 4 to 85 years old, tailoring the stretches and poses to each person’s ability. Check out destinpilates.com for information on aerial silks and Pilates classes.

Adult sports leagues. Ever reminisce about those

days on the playground playing kickball and dodgeball?

Consider joining Emerald Coast Social Sports or checking out the league offerings from the City of Destin. Prefer volleyball? Then keep your eye on the 850 Elite Volleyball Academy for their adult leagues starting this summer!

Barre classes. A few words you’ll hear repeated most

often during a barre class: “tuck,” “pulse,” and “lift.” A barre class provides a low-impact, total-body workout that focuses on small isometric micro-movements of muscles. Set to fun, energizing music, classes utilize a ballet barre and light weights to target the whole body.

Many people who consistently attend classes see results in the form of elongated muscles, strength, and flexibility.

Ashley Singleton, owner of Pure Barre in Destin, says, “Pure Barre offers strength and definition like you’ve never known.” Want to try it out? Check out purebarre. com for more information.

Frisbee golf. What better way to get the family outdoors this summer? Frisbee golf is great for younger kids and adults, testing out coordination and Frisbee skills in a fun setting. Frisbee golf courses are available at Morgan Sports Center in Destin and the Ferry Park in Fort Walton Beach.

Kiteboarding. Maybe you’ve driven across Okaloosa

Island, seen the kite boarders maneuvering their kites across the bay, and absentmindedly thought that you should look into it at some point. Why not this summer? Our location provides the perfect opportunity for beginners. Both XL Kites in Fort Walton and LTD WaterSports in Destin offer introductory classes where people can experience kite boarding in 1-3 lesson sessions.

Rugby. Want something to shake up your standard games on the beach? Check out the Okaloosa Rugby Club! Although rugby is popular overseas and the fastest growing sport in America, it’s still a sport that many people in the USA know very little about. In simple terms, rugby is a combination of American football and soccer.

Two teams play on a pitch, aiming to pass or kick a rugby ball into the opposing team’s end zone with a kick at goal for the extra points. The physical benefits from rugby are obvious – it’s fast-paced, with a lot of running and tackling involved. Interested? The Okaloosa Rugby Club plays both the 15-aside and 7-aside versions and are even hosting the inaugural Okaloosa Beach Rugby 7s tournament this summer! Contact Chris Mendonca, captain of the Rugby Club at okaloosarugby@gmail.com to learn more.

Sailing. Living On the Coast, we all love spending time on the water. But imagine sailing across the bay, connecting with the water and wind, without the sound of a motor or engine propelling you. If this sounds like an experience you’d enjoy, then consider sailing lessons with Emerald Coast Sailing Association. They offer lessons for children, teens, and adults that take place in nearby bayous and the bay. Beginners need only to bring a life jacket, water shoes, and confidence in the water. Visit www. ecsasailing.com to learn more!

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Scuba diving. You know that the oceans offer a whole new underwater world, but if you haven’t taken the plunge yet, why not? This summer is the perfect opportunity to give scuba diving a try! Although scuba diving is not considered a strenuous activity, being in the water while concentrating on slow, deep breathing is a huge stress reliever for many divers. And contrary to popular belief, first-time diving is not a long-term commitment. Dive centers such as Emerald Coast Scuba offer Discover Scuba classes to teens and adults in either the pool or the open water. Need something for the little ones? They also offer a snorkel camp for 5-7 year olds and a PADI Seal Team course for 8-12 year olds. Check out their website at www.divedestin.net for additional information.

Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) and SUP Yoga. Do

you enjoy paddle boarding? Interested in yoga? Or maybe you’re a yoga enthusiast who is new to paddle boarding?

Look no further than 30A Paddleboard Yoga! Shanda Beste, owner of 30A Paddleboard Yoga uses a progressive teaching approach to educate people on the proper paddling techniques and use of stabilizer muscles that are essential for paddleboard yoga. She works closely with people to set them up for success, whether on the bay, ocean, or intercoastal dune lakes. Visit www.30apaddleboardyoga. com for additional information.

Looking for some paddleboard action closer to Destin and Fort Walton Beach? Check out Paddle Tribe at www. paddletribecompany.com, a new addition to Lulu’s, providing paddleboarding and paddleboard yoga. Keep an eye on their website for new information on class times, tours, and special events!

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Stroller fitness classes. Sometimes it’s tough to fit in a workout when you have small kiddos or babies at home.

So, bring them with you to a StroLa Bliss fitness class!

StroLa Bliss is a fitness group where women can bring their children in a jogger stroller while they get a great workout that includes cardio, Tabata, and circuit and strength training. It's for every fitness level and a great support system for moms (sisterhood in motherhood). Think this would be a good fit for you? Classes are Mon-Wed and Fridays at Morgan Sports Center. Join the StroLa Bliss group on Facebook or contact Rebekah Thomas at strolablissec@ gmail.com for class times.

Triathlon. Are you a runner or cyclist looking for your

next challenge? The Emerald Coast offers triathlon races of varying distances from sprint to Ironman and even offroad XTERRA. Don’t be intimidated by the idea of training for a new challenge – Stephanie Woodard, a board member of the Emerald Coast Triathlon Club, says that beginners should find a local group to train with and not be afraid to ask questions. She notes that everyone was a beginner at one point, and that the Emerald Coast Triathlon Club has a great group of beginners and veterans who are excited to share their experiences with others. Learn more at ectriclub.org.

Waterskiing and Wakeboarding. Maybe you’ve lived in or visited a friend’s lake house, or spent time participating in watersports here on the bay. Chances are you’ve seen (or even tried!) to waterski or wakeboard. They can both be tough sports to master but did you know we have our very own state-of-the-art ski school? Pickos Waterski and Wakeboard School offers single, half-, and full-day lessons at the privately-owned facility with freshwater man-made lakes in Santa Rosa Beach. Check out www.skicory.com for more details.

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No Fear all star cheer A Parent’s Guide to Getting Started

By Jen Floro

You may have seen cheerleaders on the sidelines at your favorite sporting events energizing the crowd and getting the stadium pumped, but there’s another side of cheerleading growing in popularity along the Emerald Coast that you may not know much about—All Star Cheerleading.

All star cheerleading is a highly competitive and growing sport for boys and girls ages 4 and up that combines gymnastics-style tumbling, dance, jumps and stunting in a two-and-a-half-minute routine set to fast-paced energetic music. Kids compete against other teams based on their age and skill level. They do not cheer for other teams at games or lead crowds in chants, but rather they compete for the love of the sport.

“When my daughter, Skye joined all star cheerleading eight years ago, the thing that I liked most was each child plays an important role on the team that showcases their specific talents—no one sits on the sidelines,” Mandy Snyder said. “When you play softball, basketball or other sports, there’s usually a starting line-up and some kids may not play at all.

That’s not the case in all star cheer.

In all star cheer, every team member participates and plays a vital role at every competition.” continued on page 22

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Team placements for various gyms along the Emerald Coast for the 2016-17 year will happen in May. Locally, there are many options to choose from. Each offers various age and skill level options.

Regardless of your child’s current skill level, every child makes a team.

T h e local all star options include ACE Cheerleading Company (with 17 locations throughout the southeast including Ft. Walton Beach, Gulf Breeze, Panama City Beach, and Pensacola), AMPED Elite All Stars in Niceville, Beach Elite Cheerleading in Ft. Walton Beach, Cheer Intensity in Panama City Beach, Cheer Omega in Pensacola, Emerald City Gymnastics in Ft. Walton Beach, Flip Factory in Pensacola, Triple Threat Dance & Cheer in Crestview and World Class Athletics in Panama City Beach.

With so many options available, parents and athletes should research gyms online and visit with the teams and coaches. Talk with the coaches and returning parents, observe a practice or take a class. With tryouts in May, many gyms will have open practices or options to interact with the coaches ahead of tryouts. For instance, ACE Cheer Company is allowing potential athletes to attend some of their team practices during the month of April at no charge.

Beyond the banners and trophies you’ll see when visiting a gym, ask yourself: How long has the gym had an all star program? How have the teams and athletes progressed through the years? What team levels does the gym offer?

How long have the coaches worked at the gym? Are the coaches certified and to what level are they certified? How do the coaches work with the athletes? Is the gym clean and well-maintained? How many athletes return to the program each year? What type of classes and clinics do they have to help your child advance outside of regular practice?

“I took an interest in cheer because my older sister did cheer for Bruner Middle School. She started to teach me how to tumble because I was captivated by every single move, twist and flip. I have cheered for two years now and it changes you. It teaches responsibility, time management and discipline. Cheer has taught me to honor victories and failures,” LaDarius Marshall said.

Marshall started his all star career at ACE Cheerleading Pride Warriors in Panama City Beach and now cheers for the ACE Cheerleading Wild Warriors in Jackson, Mississippi, a level 5 Worlds Championship team. Marshall recently threw a very complicated tumbling pass at Cheersport Nationals in Atlanta, Georgia.

His team hit a zero deduction, technically perfect routine at the competition. “I hit my most complicated pass at Cheersport this year-- a punch front, round off, full, half twist step out to kick double.”

Teams practice year-round with a focus on new skills throughout the summer and competitive routines in late summer/fall. Teams then typically compete from November through April. Most competitions take place within a few hours of the gym, but may also take athletes to Dallas, Orlando or Las Vegas. Skill levels range from level 1 to 5 for athletes under 18 years old and are based on the athlete’s tumbling, stunting and jump sequence skills.

Holly King, an elite level 5 athlete with ACE Cheerleading Company Pride Warriors in Panama City, likes that she and her teammates can do something most other people can’t do. “We practice as a family and win as a family.” The Pride Warriors will be representing our area in May at the Cheerleading Worlds, a bid-only competition regularly featured on ESPN. While athletes may move, competitions are a chance to reunite with old friends. continued on page 46

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Tucked off of Highway 98, into the woods, and one block away from Choctawhatchee Bay lies the humble abode of the Ryland Pole Vault facility.

Driving onto the compound through the shade of fruit trees of citrus, fig, and banana, past the organic garden plots of edible greens, roots, and vegetables set amidst pole vault pits and Florida sun-bleached asphalt runways, the athletes and parents arrive. Barefooted and wearing a straw hat, Daniel Ryland emerges from around the corner of the chicken coop to greet his guests.

When arriving at the world-famous Ryland Pole Vault camp, it’s difficult to not be initially underwhelmed. It is not because the facilities are subpar; they are not. It is simply that people are not expecting a plain metal building without heat or air conditioning. Garage bay doors open, allowing for a sun-drenched elevated wooden runway topped with green outdoor carpet to extend into the driveway. It is an eclectic place run by a renascence man.

It is here where Daniel, much like Albus Dumbledore of Harry Potter fame, turns athletes from lead into gold. Daniel churns out an amalgam of science and people skills to create the perfect alloy for the exact application. The physics of pole vault - mass, velocity, gravitational pull and height - are joined with the art of coaching the heart of the athlete. This is the recipe for magic that comes from Daniel. He oversees the journey and growth of each athlete. He is a master craftsman with the juxtaposition of organic farming, science, and the art of pole vaulting and coaching. This is his approach to sport.

Daniel is a world-renowned pole vaulter and coach. He honed his coaching skills at the world famous Bell Athletic Camp in Arkansas and coached at the prestigious IMG Academy. He holds a personal pole vault record of 19’2.25” and his resume includes 11 National Championships; 2x Olympic Trials qualifier in pole vault; 2x Junior National Champion, Decathlon; Junior World Championship competitor in the Decathlon, Team USA; Pan American Championship competitor in the Decathlon, Team USA; and Louisiana State high school 100meter sprint, 110 hurdles, and Pole Vault Champion.

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Notable Elite Pole Vaulters that have been to Ryland Pole Vault Earl Bell 19' 3" 3x Olympian 1976 1984 1988 World Record in 1976 Jeff Hartwing 19'9" 2x Olympian 1996 2008 American Record Holder Greg Duplantis 19' 1" HS national record 1984 4x Olympic trails Qualifier Mark Hollis 19'2" 3x National Champion

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Notable local students that have studied at Ryland Pole Vault Kat Ogle (Sea Coast) 2015 AAU National Champion and Florida Middle School State Champion (10'6") Braden Porter (Pensacola Christian Academy) 2015 Middle School Champ Ryan Short (South Walton) 2015 Florida High School state runner up Darin Meeker (Maclay) 2015 FL High School runner up Trenton Porter (Pensacola Christian Academy) 2014 Middle School State Champ Van Carter (Ohana) 2014 worlds top 7 year old pole vaulter Kyle Weaver State Champ

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continued from page 25 However, people who know Daniel would say that he is first and foremost a family man. He is married to Catherine Ryland and they have a daughter named Scout. When asked about the unique combination of organic farming and pole vaulting, Daniel replies, “The greatest people I’ve ever known have been farmers and pole vaulters. So what better environment for me to raise Scout in? There is no better environment.”

Beyond that he is a man of friendship and a man of community who believes in servant leadership, putting others first by pouring his life into others.

He has managed the Seaside Market and volunteered his services in many capacities.

Daniel has influenced thousands of vaulters both locally and from around the world. Kobe Babin of Destin Middle School is currently ranked the #1 middle school vaulter in Florida and 2nd in the nation in his age group. Journey Washingtonhigh from Liza Jackson Middle School is ranked 2nd in the state of Florida and tied at 7th in the nation.

Other success stories include Georgia’s State Champion Alexa Johnson and

runner-up Kennedy Williams, both of whom are on pole vaulting scholarships.

The Ryland Pole Vault camp is the place where young people from all over the world come to learn about how planting seeds, fertilizing, and developing solid root structure yield consistent fruit. The metaphor is obvious. Each discipline supports the other. Great plants don’t come about by accident - neither the organic nor the pole vault kind.

Alexa Johnson was so committed to getting insight from Coach Ryland that she slept in a truck at a local primitive campsite and ate dinner from can by campfire light. People are willing to go to extreme measures to be there.

It is not uncommon to hear vaulters talk about how they want to live at the camp during the summer and work for a place to stay in order to train and be immersed in that environment and culture of positive influence. Beginners to Olympic veterans have sought out Daniel for insight.

Camp experience When the camp begins, Daniel takes his place on the catwalk observation deck.

Barefooted and sporting a shaved head,

he observes intently as a young man in the 8th grade traverses the elevated runway from outside, transitioning into the shadow of the former diesel garage, planting the 13-ft. pole into a metal box, driving off of the ground into an inversion, and sailing over the cross bar set at 12 ft., landing softly into the padded pit. Daniel leans over and whispers, “Watch this! This kid is going to be great…the real deal!”

Throughout the camp, classic rock, rap, country, and punk music can be heard wafting through the Ryland compound. Every day different students play their music over the sound system while they vault.

Daniel seems unfazed and unaware of everything but each individual vaulter. He has the focus and concentration of an eagle perched to get its dinner from a nearby lake. He is purposeful and intent with each athlete and every vault. There are no wasted runs into the pit.

Refrains of “how did that feel?” and “do you think you were under or out?” echo off the metal wall. He takes notes continuously to give specific feedback to each athlete. It is not uncommon for him to personally demonstrate the proper techniques. At times he will jump from his perch and land eight feet below into the landing zone of the pole vault pit. His brother, John Ryland, an incredible vault coach, comes alongside campers and does individual work to analyze and hone in on different aspects of vault. Daniel and John both are more than willing and able to grab a pole, run out to the elevated wooden runway, rock back onto the left heel, takes six strides, and erupt into an inverted position to demonstrate the move. Just as quickly as they swoop down they will ascend back to a perch, and practice continues. John’s assistance is an integral part of camp.

A coach’s perspective of a Ryland Pole Vault experience “I had been sending my vaulting athletes to Daniel Ryland for a year before I ever got to experience it for myself as a coach,” says Coach Kurt Wheeler, Ed.D. “From the first people I ever sent to him, he was telling me that I needed to come and see what he did so that I would be fully aware of his techniques and camp experience.

“He is very laid back, welcoming, and encouraging. He accepts the vaulter exactly as they are but cares too much to let them stay like they are. It is a baptism of full immersion into the vaulting culture. Like other sports, the language in pole vault is

different. Steps are not steps. Strides and steps are different.

Expressions like out and under, roll it up, drive leg, trail leg, punch, etc. can take the novice by surprise.

“Daniel’s approach is genius in that he has an ability to get off the written page of physics and geometry and performance and reach deeper into the athlete. He addresses what needs to be corrected, while at the same time he affirms what the vaulter does correctly. He is not teaching out of a book, nor does he force-feed the athletes ‘The Ryland Method.’ Oddly enough, I would describe his coaching techniques as organic and fluid.

Daniel reaches a deeper and different place in the athlete, a place where he instills confidence and trust. The athlete in turn generates more ‘buy-in’ which leads to more confidence to stand into new disciplines and techniques. It is amazing what someone will do when they know that someone with Daniel’s vaulting pedigree believes and invests in them. I see Daniel more as a mentor to not only the athletes but coaches as well.”

Finally Leadership guru John Maxwell writes that a great leader “knows the way, shows the way and goes the way.” Daniel is that type of leader. Santa Rosa, the pole vault community, the Florida panhandle, the southeast, the US and the world is a better place because of Daniel and his commitment to people and the sport. The Santa Rosa, Seaside, Sandestin, and Ft Walton communities must be proud. No a/c, no heat. bare bones, no frills. When it comes to facilities, what you see is what you get. And what you get is one of the best pole vault coaches in the sport and experiences of a lifetime. In an age of glitz and glamour, Daniel runs counter to current culture which is refreshing.

So parents, if your athlete is looking to try a new sport or your pole vaulter needs to improve, give Daniel a call. The Ryland Pole Vault camp could be the place for them, where Daniel can take them from ground lead to gold soaring on wings like that of an eagle. www.rylandpolevault.com Tell them you saw it in ON THE COAST Magazine • 27

R E A D I N G

It’s summertime once again – which means it’s time to keep up that reading and summer reading is so incredibly important. The American Library Association has stated that “Children who don't read over the summer experience summer learning loss. That's right -- kids don't just feel like they've forgotten some of what they've learned -- they actually do forget it.”

While we want to stress the importance of summer reading to our kids, we also want to make it an enjoyable experience, not stressful.

I have tried my best to include some books that are fun to read that hopefully your kids will find enjoyable. You may find them enjoyable as well, and what a better way to set an example for your kids by reading along with them? Most of these books are available in paperback so feel free to grab one and toss it in your beach bag!

First is a book I believe you should place at the very top of your “must read” list. “I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two Lives” by Martin Ganda and Caitlin Alifirenka is the true account of the amazing friendship that grew as a result of a simple school assignment.

Two school students were randomly matched to be pen pals. One student was Caitlin, a typical American middle school girl, and the other was Martin, a 14 year old boy living in a Zimbabwean slum. Caitlin thinks nothing of the things she has available to her as a normal middle school kid in America. Martin has trouble even find enough money to pay for postage for a letter to Caitlin. Through their notes, which begin stiffly and grow into encouraging heartfelt letters, each of them learn about life outside their culture and the result is an eye opening book for every reader. Do not miss this one.

I recommend it highly for everyone ages 12 and up.

Second for this month is “Hattie Big Sky” by Kirby Larson. This story is a historical novel set in 1918 where the main character is Hattie, a 16 year old orphan who has spent her entire life being shuttled between relatives. When she unexpectedly inherits a homestead parcel in Montana, Hattie decides she has had enough of being dependent on others and decides to settle the homestead parcel on her own. In this harsh yet beautiful setting we see Hattie

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not only persevere but begin to thrive into an amazing young woman. This book is based on the author’s family stories of her great grandmother homesteading by her herself in Montana. The result is a book you won’t wish to miss. The great thing is that if you like the story enough there is a sequel – “Hattie Ever After.” This book is suited for anyone ages and up.

Next I recommend another historical novel “The Boys Who Challenged Hitler: Knud Pedersen and the Churchill Club” by Phillip Hoose. The book is a true story that reads like an action novel. During WWII, the government of Denmark chose not resist German occupation. A band of middle school boys, led by Knud Pedersen, decide that this is shameful and begin a resistance movement that begins small and quickly gains ground. This book a great way to see another view of an often written about time in history and for the boys that really like war stories this one will be a favorite. I recommend this one for boys ages 12 and up.

Now for the slightly younger set I recommend “Audacity Jones to the Rescue” also by Kirby Larson. Audacity Jones is an eleven year old who wants to shake up life at “Miss Maisie’s School for Wayward Girls.” Audacity is a smart and resourceful girl and she pretty much runs the place until a wealthy businessman shows up wishing to adopt an orphan.

While it seems that this story is going to quickly turn into a Little Orphan Annie knock off, the story takes an adventurous twist and Audacity finds herself trying to foil a plan to abduct the president of the United States. This book is a lot of fun and your child will enjoy every page of it! This is planned to be a series so hopefully your child will enjoy it enough to look forward to the new releases. This book is targeted for ages 8 and up.

I wish all of you a wonderful summer. Wear sunscreen and read!

As always, any recommendations or comments can be forwarded to kidzonthecoast@aol.com. Happy reading!

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Christian Camps Your Kidz Will Never Forget

Registration is now open for Summer Camps! weekly sessions throughout the summer for children K-5th grade.

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for groups of 15 or more.

Please call for more information.

Come discover the difference a hands on encounter with science can make 31 SW Memorial Parkway, Fort Walton Beach • 850.664.1261 • www.ECScience.org

Recreational Soccer for Ages 3-18 Separate boys' and girls' teams U8 + Special teams for children with disabilities Open to children throughout the area

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(850) 586 - 8264

www.nicevillepalsoccer.org Contact: Howard Hill • 850-678-2182 • howard_hill@cox.net

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Open Art Studio

• Birthdays • Ladies Night • Youth Groups Or Any Special Event!

Tuesday - Friday 10am-3pm 850-279-3434 117 N. Cedar Ave. Niceville, FL 32578

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KIDS ON CAMPUS Northwest Florida State College

Office: 850-729-6086 www.nwfsc.edu/KidsOnCampus

Registration Now Open!

Summer Activity Guide

Summer Time Art For Kids and Adults

Painting Parties For All Ages!

Northwest Florida State College presents Kids on Campus a unique opportunity for summer enrichment and fun learning in a college environment for children entering 3rd - 8th grades.

Classes include: athletics, theater, hands-on science, STEM, academics, arts and crafts, dance and lots of FUN!

Kids On Campus • Niceville campus Session I: June 13-23 • Session 2: July 11-21 Kids On Campus & MKAF All Kinds of Art DeFuniak Springs campus • July 25-29

An Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Institution

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RISE DANCE CENTER

CAMPS AGES 3-5 INCLUDE: Frozen • Princess • Super Hero • Hip Hop • & MOREi CAMPS AGES 6-12 INCLUDE:

Full schedule and registration available April 20 at www.RiseDanceDestin.com

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HALF DAY CAMP

JUNE 13 - AUGUST 5 9am - 12pm (ages 5 - 12)

Register at The Destin Community Cen Center

BASKETBALL CLINIC Wednesday Nights Starting in June

4th Of July CELEBRATION

Bike Parade 5:45pm July 1st Concert 6:15pm at Mattie Kelly Arts

BIG TRUCK DAY August 5th 9:00-11:00am

SUMMER CAMPS

Golf, Tennis, Tumbling, Baton, Gardening, Cooking and Serving, Dodgeball, Volleyball, Pickleball, PingPong, Sand Art, Basketball, Cheerleading, and Dance

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Swim

Gulf Coast Swim School Youth Swim Lessons

Bernie’s Bull Sharks ages 5-17

3 sessions 8 lessons $65 per session Start dates

June 6th- June 20th- July 11th

2016 Summer Swim Team Mon, Wed and Friday 8-9am

$100 per child June 6-July 30

Register at the Bernie R. Lefebvre Aquatic Center at 1127 Hospital Rd, FWB, FL www.ecfitnessfoundation.org

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Splash alongside dolphins, snorkel with rays, or receive a kiss from a seal! Space is limited so reserve now for an unforgeeable experience.

SUNSET CAMP

Kids will enjoy an evening at the park meeeng dolphins, playing educaaonal games, exploring the beach, and eaang dinner next to the seals!

www.gulfarium.com . 1010 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach . Open Daily at 9am . 850-243-9046

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ANIMAL ENCOUNT ERS

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May 1 FWB Magnolia Grill David Ott Trio 6pm $40 dinner & show 850-302-0266

May 7 Destin Lulu’s Lion Fish Tournament Noon $25 includes Dinner 850-678-5001

Niceville MK Arts Center Celtic Woman World Tour 3pm $67 850-729-6000

Miramar Beach EC Golf Club The Derby Party 3-7pm $55 850-269-7234

May 1- 6 Destins Week of Blessings Sunday - Blessing of Families Monday - Day of Prayer & Fasting Tuesday - Community Prayer Team Wednesday - Blessing of the Marketplace Thursday - Blessing of the Fleet Friday - Blessing of the Youth www.destinblessings.com

OK Island EC Convention Center.

EOD Ball Speaker Lt Col Oliver North 5:15pm $75 850-729-2336

May 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 FWB Okaloosa Island Nightime Educational Beach Walks 7pm FREE reservations required Email: ECTurtleWatch@gmail.com

May 5-8 Destin Commons Burning up the Beaches All Day $80 for two 850-376-1037 May 5 Destin Mattie Kelly Arts Concerts in the Village The House Rockers 7-9pm $12 Kids under 12 Free 850-376-1037 Topsail Hill State Park Americana Under the Stars Frank Lindamood 6:30-8pm FREE Park Admission - $5 Donation 850-267-8330 Watercolor Movies in the Park May 5 Hotel Transylvania 2 7:30-9:30pm FREE 850-534-5975 May 5-6 HarborWalk Village 7pm - 1am Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl 850-424-0600

Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Sinfonia Bravo Beat 5K 8am $30 plus 850-460-8800 Sandestin Grand Boulevard Farmers Market 9-1pm 850-499-4697 Seaside Amphitheater Farmers Market 8-Noon 850-231-6107 Seaside Amphitheater Joffrey Ballet Concert Group 6pm FREE 888-732-7433 Valpariso Heritage Museum Mother's Day Victorian Tea 2 PM $16 $13 for Members - Reservations required.

850-678-2615 May 7-8 Sandestin Grand Boulevard Arts Quest 10-7pm Saturday 10-5pm Sunday 850-654-5929 May 8 Destin Emerald Grande Mother's Day Brunch 10-2pm Adults $29.95 Kids $14.95 850-424-0622

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Rosemary Beach Farmers Market 9-1pm Sandestin Silver Sands Outlet Mothers Day Delight 1st 100 shoppers to visit info ctr receive exclusive delight package 10-6pm 850-654-9771 May 10 Destin Lulu’s PaddleTribe Board Demos FREE 5-7pm 850-797-2232 Niceville NWFL State College Candidate Fair 4:30-6:30pm FREE 850-729-5397 May 11 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Wednesday Concerts 7-9pm FREE 850-267-8000 May 12 Destin Lulu’s EC Live Final 7pm FREE 850-710-5858 May 12 Destin Palms of Destin Conf. Ctr One Heart One Voice Women 6-8pm FREE 1-850-366-3550

Topsail Hill State Park Americana Under the Stars Brian Smalley 6:30-8pm FREE Park Admission - $5 Donation 850-267-8330 Destin Mattie Kelly Arts Concerts in the Village Moos Brothers 7-9pm $12 Kids under 12 Free 850-376-1037 Ok Island EC Convention Center An evening with Chris Jenson 4pm Beer and BBQ 6:30-9pm Chris Janson Concert $25-$75 850-609-3800

Watercolor Movies in the Park Home 7:30-9:30pm FREE 850-534-5975 May 12-13 Niceville NWFL State College Northwest Fest 6pm $10 850-729-5397 May 13 Crestview Library Lapsit Storytime 9:15 & 10:15 850-682-4432 Crestview Mainstreet Crestview through the Century Noon FREE 850-678-2615 FWB Civic Auditorium A Salute to Broadway 7:30-10pm $10-$15 850-862-7139 Niceville NWFL State College Stars of Tomorrow Meet Beethoven 7:30pm $25/$18 850-729-5397 May 13-14 Niceville Eglin Golf Course Bob Hope Memorial Golf Classic Fri 12:00pm start Sat 8:30am $150 per or $600 Team 850-651-3766 May 14 Alys Beach Digital Graffiti 8-11pm $65 Adults - $20-20 & under 850-213-5500 FWB ADSO Starving Artists Sale 9-3pm FREE Admission 850-244-1271 FWB Uptown Station Spring Fling VW Style 1-4pm FREE 850-301-0757 Niceville Mattie Kelly Arts Ctr Mother of all Burger Battles 3-7pm $20 850-729-6000

OK Island EC Convention Ctr Celebrating the One We Love - Jesus 11-4pm FREE 1-855-91-JESUS Sandestin Marketshops Cattle Baron Pig Roast $50 6-9pm 850-266-2285 Seaside Farmers Market 8-Noon 850-231-6107 Seaside Amphitheater Ballet Pensacola 6pm FREE 888-732-7433 Shalimar Billy Bowlegs Poker Run 10-2pm $40 Single $140 Crew 850-499-2804 Valparaiso Heritage Museum Gala in Paradise Gardens 2-4pm 850-678-2842

May 20 Gulf Shores, AL Hang Out Festival 11am-11pm $249 and up www.hangoutmusicfest.com

May 19 May 15 Destin Mattie Kelly Arts FWB Landing Concerts in the Village The Craftathon Emerald Gold Beer Tastings, Music, Food Pairings 7-9pm 12-4pm $12 Kids under 12 Free $25-$35 850-376-1037 850-664-5731 May 17 Destin Community Center Dodgeball 5:30-7:30 Ages 13-16 7:30-9pm Ages 17 and up $2-$3 850-654-5184 Destin Lulu’s PaddleTribe Board Demos FREE 5-7pm 850-797-2232 Mary Ester Mall Family Night 5-9pm Carousel Rides Free 850-244-2172 Seaside Bud & Alleys Nashville Songwriters Tour 8pm FREE 850-231-5900

FWB Emerald Coast Science Center Planetarium Nights 5-8pm $7 Child $9 Adult 850-664-1261

Gulf Place Wine Walk About $20 5-7pm 850-267-8458

Rosemary Beach Walk Her Way 6:30-8pm $30 and up 850-231-7382 Seaside Amphitheater Central Square Cinema 8pm FREE 850-231-6107

South Walton The Bay Nashville Songwriters Tour 8-10pm FREE 850-622-2291

SRB The Hub Nashville Songwriters Tour 8-10pm FREE 850-213-0782

Topsail Hill State Park Americana Under the Stars Lucky Mud 6:30-8pm FREE Park Admission - $5 Donation 850-267-8330

SRB Williams Backyard Boogie 6:30pm $20 850-502-6448

Watercolor Movies in the Park The Land Before Time 7:30-9:30pm FREE 850-534-5975

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May 21 Crestview Library Read to Dozer 10-11am FREE 850-682-4432 FWB Chans Wine World Craft Beer & Spirits Festival 1-4pm $25 per person 850-654-2546 FWB First City Bank Little Pirates Parade 9-11am FREE 850-244-8191 FWB Landing OK Arts & Culture Fest 10-5pm FREE 850-499-8335 Grayton Beach Trash Bag Clean-up 7:30-9am 850-203-0215

May 21-22 OK Island Boardwalk Emerald Coast Volleyball Juniors Open Sat 7:30-2pm Sun 7:30-2pm $35 per player 850-243-2555

May 22 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Sunday Cinema Stuart Little 8-10pm FREE 850-267-8000 May 23 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf HydroFlight Mondays 7pm, 8pm, 9pm FREE 850-267-8000

Topsail Hill State Park Americana Under the Stars Elaine Mohan 6:30-8pm FREE Park Admission - $5 Donation 850-267-8330 Watercolor Movies in the Park May 26 Cinderella 7:30-9:30pm FREE 850-534-5975 May 27 Niceville Community Center Princess Ball 6-8:30pm $10 per person 850-863-1530

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Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Concert in the park 7-9pm FREE 850-267-8000 May 29 Alys Beach Sinfonia Goes Pop 7:30pm FREE 850-460-8800 Destin HarborWalk Memorial Day Concert Celebration 5pm Flash Flood 7pm Departure 9pm Fireworks FREE 850-424-0600

May 24 Destin Lulu’s PaddleTribe Board Demos FREE 5-7pm 850-797-2232

Eglin AFB Unity Park Gate-to-Gate 4.4 Mile Run/Walk 7am $25 Milton Ferris Hill Baptist Church 850-882-7500 Family Fun Day

10-2pm Rosemary Beach Western Green FREE Kids Rock the Block Party 850-623-3500 6-8pm FREE Niceville NWFL State College 850-348-8952 MudRun 7:30am Sandestin Baytowne Wharf $49and up Boomin Tuesday 850-678-9008 7-9pm FREE Niceville MK Arts Center 850-267-8000 Michael Lein performs in solo recital.

7:30pm May 25 $20 Rosemary Beach 850-729-6000 Stinky Cheeseman 6:30pm Rosemary Beach FREE The Pearl Rooftop 850-231-0733 Cocktails & Classics

7pm May 26 FREE Destin Mattie Kelly Arts 850-588-2882 Concerts in the Village Supernatural, Santana Tribute Band Sandestin Linkside Hall 7-9pm Little Black Dress Party $12 Kids under 12 Free 6pm 850-376-1037 $90 and up 850-863-8112 Inlet Beach 30A Avenue Boukou Groove Concert Seaside Amphitheater 6-9pm Joffrey Ballet Concert Group FREE 6pm 850-231-1127 FREE 888-732-7433 Okaloosa Island Conv Ctr Worlds Greatest Baby Shower Time: 5:30 PM - 8 PM FREE 850-833-9284

Destin HarborWalk Memorial Day Concert Celebration Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute 7pm FREE 850-424-0600

Pensacola Spanish Trail Craft Fair 6-6:30pm FREE 850-484-0900 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Fireworks 9:15pm FREE 850-267-8000 Watercolor Marina Park Concert 5-8pm FREE 850-534-5975 Seaside Amphitheater Central Square Cinema 8pm FREE 850-231-6107 May 27-29 Crestview Craver Hill May Day Fest Fri - Fellowship Night 6pm Sat - Parade at 9am Sun - Gospel Singing 3pm FREE 850-682-4003

May 28 Crestview Davidson Middle School Drone-A-Polooza Expo 9-3pm 850-682-3212 Crestview Fairgrounds May Day 2-10pm $20 850-390-1242

May 30 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Veterans Program 7pm FREE 850-267-8000 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf HydroFlight Mondays 7pm, 8pm, 9pm FREE 850-267-8000 May 31 Destin HarborWalk Fat Tuesdays Parade 7 PM - 9 PM FREE 850-424-0600 Destin Lulu’s PaddleTribe Board Demos FREE 5-7pm 850-797-2232 Continued On Page 44

Emerald Coast Mudrun For Orphans, May 21st Would you get muddy to do good? Let me explain. The Emerald Coast MudRun For Orphans is May 21st, and it’s a 5K Fun Run (yes it includes mud) that benefits orphans around the world. This is the fifth year that Heart of the Bride Ministries (HOB) has put on the event. HOB is a Niceville, Florida-based 501c3 founded in 1997, through one family’s desire to directly participate in caring for the helpless and poor in the greatest places of need around the world. We realized that we wanted to offer people the opportunity to do good in a fun and different kind of way. We came up with the idea to offer a “MudRun”. We started five years ago with this idea and boy did it take off. Our first year we had around 1,700 mudrunners. Our second year we grew to around 3,700 and last year we had close to 4,300 mudrunners. Last year we were able to raise just over $100,000.00 for orphan care. That’s right, a one with six zeros behind.

WOW!

So now I’ll ask you the question again, would you get muddy to do good? Race day is May 21st. and the event is held in Niceville at the North West State College campus. This is a family event. We have several 5K Fun Runs throughout the day. We even have a 10K and 5K competitive in the morning to you competitors out there. For the rest of us we will enjoy the fun runs where you run at your own pace and the obstacles are optional.

Did I mention we will have a “Kids Zone” for your children and we offer 1 Mile Kids Fun Runs. I told you we had something for the whole family. Ok, so come on challenge yourself and challenge a friend and register for the Emerald Coast Mudrun For Orphans. Use coupon code ”ONTHECOAST” and SAVE 10% off of registration.

You can register at www.emeraldcoastmudrun.com

7th Annual Little Black Dress Party There is no doubt that a little black dress never goes out of style and is always something to celebrate. For the 7th year, women across the Emerald Coast will be slipping into their LBD to support women’s health in our community. Don’t let the name fool you; the event is a favorite among both men and women. Voted Best Local Event on the Emerald Coast in 2015, the Little Black Dress Party will be back again on May 21.

The Sandestin Linkside Center will be transformed as guests enjoy an elegant Night at the Opera.

The evening will feature dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, games and live performances. All proceeds will support the White-Wilson Community Foundation’s women’s health initiative. The nonprofit works to raise awareness about the importance of preventive care and increase access to life-saving health services.

Tickets for the Little Black Dress Party, A Night at the Opera are currently on sale. Tables for 10 are $850 and individual tickets are $90. Tax-deductible sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information, visit lbdparty.com or call 850-863-8112.

Princess Ball

An “Enchanted” Night for All Princesses at a Father-Daughter Ball

The 3rd Annual Emerald Coast Father-Daughter Princess Ball will be held Friday, May 27, 6-8:30 p.m., at the Niceville Community Center, 204 Partin Dr. North, Niceville, FL. Princesses, singing, dancing and all things royal will be featured at this magical event specially geared toward children, with the added enchantment of helping local children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This Ball is sponsored and hosted by Superior Residences of Niceville and Emerald Coast Hospice, and all proceeds will benefit The Arc of the Emerald Coast.

Princesses are invited to grace the Ball accompanied by their father, grandfather or favorite uncle or family friend! Music will be provided by Celebrations by the Sea with local DJ Zoran along with special live entertainment. Southern Belle Photography will capture the moment with a complimentary photo, plus guests can create their own great memories in the photo booth. Shirley Temples will be served along with delicious food and delectable treats prepared by Superior Residences’ Chef. There will even be a candy station!

This event is for girls ages 3-12 years old. Reservations are required at a cost of $20 per couple and $10 per extra child; a military discount is available. Reservations can be made at www.arcemeraldcoast. org (scroll down to Upcoming Events). The deadline to RSVP is May 25. Find the Emerald Coast Father-Daughter Princess Ball on Facebook for the link and more On the Coast Magazine is a proud media sponsor of local charitable information.

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June 1 Alys Beach Summer Concerts The Scratch Tones 7-9pm FREE 850-213-5500 Seaside Amphitheater Summer Concert Series 7pm FREE 850-231-6107 June 2 Crestview Library Read to Dozer 10-11am FREE 850-682-4432 Destin HarborWalk Red, White & Blue Celebration 7-9pm FREE 850-424-0600

June 5 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Sunday Cinema Big Hero 6 8-10pm FREE 850-267-8000

June 8 Alys Beach Summer Concerts Beach Mice 7-9pm FREE 850-213-5500

June 6 FWB Downtown Billy Bowlegs Parade 7pm FREE 850-244-8191

Rosemary Beach The Stinky Cheese Man 6:30pm FREE 850-231-0733

FWB HS Track Billy Bowleg Kids Sunset Run 5k 9pm $10 - $15 850-803-9110 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf HydroFlight Mondays 7pm, 8pm, 9pm FREE 850-267-8000 Seaside Amphitheater Children Theater 5pm FREE 850-231-6107

FWB Downtown Watercolor Marina Park Little Scallywags Pirate Walk Concert 5-8pm 6:30-8pm FREE FREE 850-244-8191 850-534-5975 FWB Landing June 7 Party with the Pirates Alys Beach Summer Reels 6pm Minions FREE 8-10pm 850-244-8191 FREE 850-213-5500 Inlet Beach 30A Avenue Kyle Lamonica & Ben Friedman Crestview Library 6-9pm Dance - It’s History & Beauty FREE W/Mia Batson, Ballet & Barre 850-231-1127 10:30-11:30am FREE Watercolor Movies in the Park 850-682-4432 7:30-9:30pm FREE Destin HarborWalk 850-534-5975 Fat Tuesday Parade 7-9pm June 3 FREE FWB Landing 850-424-0600 Billy Bowlegs Festival 3pm Destin Lulu’s FREE 850-244-8191 PaddleTribe Board Demos FREE 5-7pm Seaside Amphitheater 850-797-2232 Central Square Cinema 8pm Watercolor Camp Pool FREE Dive-In Movie 850-231-6107 6pm FREE June 4th 850-534-5975 FWB Landing Billy Bowlegs Festival 11am FREE 850-244-8191

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Seaside Amphitheater Summer Concert Series 7pm FREE 850-231-6107 June 9 Destin HarborWalk Red, White & Blue Celebration 7-9pm FREE 850-424-0600 Inlet Beach 30A Avenue Fearless Heights Concert 6-9pm FREE 850-231-1127

June 13 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf HydroFlight Mondays 7pm, 8pm, 9pm FREE 850-267-8000 Seaside Amphitheater Children Theater 5pm FREE 850-231-6107 June 14 Alys Beach Summer Reels Shaun the Sheep 8-10pm FREE 850-213-5500 Crestview Library Poetry & Music Jam 6-7:45pm FREE 850-682-4432 Destin HarborWalk Fat Tuesday Parade 7-9pm FREE 850-424-0600

Watercolor Movies in the Park 7:30-9:30pm FREE 850-534-5975

Destin Lulu’s PaddleTribe Board Demos FREE 5-7pm 850-797-2232

June 10 OK Island EC Conv Ctr The Mulligans Concert 6-10pm 850-609-3800

Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Boomin Tuesday 7-9:30pm FREE 850-267-8000

Seaside Amphitheater Central Square Cinema 8pm FREE 850-231-6107

Watercolor Movies in the Park 7:30-9:30pm FREE 850-534-5975

June 11 Destin Commons Arts & Crafts 1pm $25 - $55 850-337-8700

June 14-15 Seaside REP Stage Awkward Oxen Improv Hour $7 10pm 850-231-0733

Destin LuLu’s Anniversary Bash 5pm FREE 850-710-5858

June 15 Alys Beach Summer Concerts The Rips 7-9pm FREE

Destin HarborWalk Rock the Docks 7-9pm FREE 850-424-0600

Crestview Library Summer Stories Ages 6-8 FREE 850-682-4432

June 12 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Sunday Cinema Inside Out 8-10pm FREE 850-267-8000

Seaside Amphitheater Summer Concert Series 7pm FREE 850-231-6107

June 16 Destin HarborWalk Red, White & Blue Celebration 7-9pm FREE 850-424-0600

June 21 Alys Beach Summer Reels Barnyard 8-10pm FREE 850-213-5500

Destin Library Anna Moo Kids Concert 6-7pm FREE 850-837-8572

Destin HarborWalk Fat Tuesday Parade 7-9pm FREE 850-424-0600

FWB Emerald Coast Science Center Planetarium Nights 5-8pm $7 Child $9 Adult 850-664-1261

Destin Lulu’s PaddleTribe Board Demos FREE 5-7pm 850-797-2232

South Walton The Bay Nashville Songwriters Tour 8-10pm FREE 850-622-2291 Watercolor Movies in the Park 7:30-9:30pm FREE 850-534-5975

Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Boomin Tuesday 7-9:30pm FREE 850-267-8000

June 17 Seaside Amphitheater Central Square Cinema 8pm FREE 850-231-6107 June 18 Destin HarborWalk Rock the Docks 7-9pm FREE 850-424-0600 FWB Landing Latin Fest 10-7pm FREE 850-240-4417 Grayton Beach Ed Walline beach Trash Bash Beach Clean Up 7:30-9am FREE admission 850-203-0215 June 19 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Sunday Cinema Minions 8-10pm FREE 850-267-8000 June 20 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf HydroFlight Mondays 7pm, 8pm, 9pm FREE 850-267-8000 Seaside Amphitheater Children Theater 5pm FREE 850-231-6107

Watercolor Movies in the Park 7:30-9:30pm FREE 850-534-5975 Watercolor Camp Pool Dive-In Movie 6pm FREE 850-534-5975 June 22 Alys Beach Summer Concerts The Currys 7-9pm FREE 850-213-5500 Seaside Amphitheater Summer Concert Series 7pm FREE 850-231-6107 June 23 Destin HarborWalk Red, White & Blue Celebration 7-9pm FREE 850-424-0600

Seaside Amphitheater Central Square Cinema 8pm FREE 850-231-6107

Seaside Amphitheater Summer Concert Series 7pm FREE 850-231-6107

June 24-25 Chipley Watermelon Festival 850-638-6180

June 30 Destin HarborWalk Red, White & Blue Celebration 7-9pm FREE 850-424-0600

June 25 Destin HarborWalk Rock the Docks 7-9pm FREE 850-424-0600 June 26 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Sunday Cinema Rango 8-10pm FREE 850-267-8000 June 27 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf HydroFlight Mondays 7pm, 8pm, 9pm FREE 850-267-8000 Seaside Amphitheater Children Theater 5pm FREE 850-231-6107 June 28 Alys Beach Summer Reels The Muppets 8-10pm FREE 850-213-5500 Destin HarborWalk Fat Tuesday Parade 7-9pm FREE 850-424-0600 Destin Lulu’s PaddleTribe Board Demos FREE 5-7pm Demos 850-797-2232

Inlet Beach 30A Avenue The Rips Concert 6-9pm FREE 850-231-1127

Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Boomin Tuesday 7-9:30pm FREE 850-267-8000

Watercolor Movies in the Park 7:30-9:30pm FREE 850-534-5975

Watercolor Movies in the Park 7:30-9:30pm FREE 850-534-5975

June 24 Destin Library Animal Tales 3-5pm FREE 850-837-8572

June 29 Alys Beach Summer Concerts Continuum 7-9pm FREE 850-213-5500

Inlet Beach 30A Avenue Cheryl Jones & Co. 6-9pm FREE 850-231-1127 July 1 Seaside Amphitheater Central Square Cinema 8pm FREE 850-231-6107 Destin HarborWalk Rock the Docks 7-9pm FREE 850-424-0600 Sandestin Grand Boulevard Farmers Market 9am 850-654-5929 Seaside Farmers Market 9am 850-231-6107 July 3 Destin Commons Smoke on the Coast 5-9pm $1 & Up samplings 850-337-8700 Gulf Place Summer Concert Series 5-8pm FREE 850-267-8458 Rosemary Beach Farmers Market 9-1pm 850-499-4697 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Sunday Cinema Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 8-10pm FREE 850-267-8000 July 16 Choctawhatchee Bay Okaloosa 3rd Annual Fudpoker Run 40-70 mile jet ski run $20 per captain $20 passenger 850-862-4622 We want to know about your events!

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“I love traveling to competitions so I can cheer on my old friends and see how much they have improved. At Amped, we work together as a team to get our stunts up. Teamwork and friendships are so important to me and my team,” Maddie Roberts, an Amped Elite All Stars Krewe of Ruckus athlete, said.

Alyssa Patton agrees with Roberts. Patton is a Junior Surge athlete with Beach Elite Cheerleading. She loves the excitement of getting on stage with all her friends and performing.

Many gyms also offer classes and clinics year-round. The classes can help athletes develop new skills and prepare for school and all star tryouts.

Coach Terry Weeks, a 20-year veteran coach from U.S. Gold Gymnastics and Cheerleading in Destin and Crestview, says, "I really enjoy seeing the kids progress from toddlers in our gymnastic classes into National Champions from our local high school cheerleading programs! We have been fortunate enough to train NCAA cheerleaders from FSU, Alabama, Troy and my favorite - the University of Florida. Go Gators!"

As a traveling sport, all star cheer involves a significant commitment. When considering joining a team, ask about the costs. Typically, there’s tuition, competition fees, uniforms, practice gear and other fees. Ask about scholarships, sibling discounts, male athlete discounts and referral discounts to make the sport more affordable. While it is an investment like most travel sports are, many parents appreciate the role cheerleading has in improving other areas of their kids’ lives.

Emerald City Gymnastics has both a competitive and a performance cheerleading team. This year they competed as a level 2 Junior squad. The all star squad, the Jewels, competed in 3 local competitive events and against numerous regional teams.

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“The Jewels are charismatic, hardworking and love the challenge of their workouts. This year’s team traveled to Mobile for the first time to compete at the WSA Mobile and will compete in 2 more events, the Athletic Grand Championships and the Beach Nationals,” owner Jean Lowery said.

During their yearlong commitment, the Emerald City Jewels also enjoy performing in local parades and at events.

Most teams wrap up their seasons mid-April; however, some win regional competitions earlier in the year that have earned them bids to finals competitions. These finals give teams an opportunity to compete against other awardwinning top-tier programs. For instance, the Golden Arrows from ACE Cheer Company in Ft. Walton Beach, a Youth level 1 team, received fully-paid bids to both the U.S. Finals and The One Finals this season.

“I like the camaraderie and teamwork that my kids’ teams exhibit,” says Nate Burks, cheer dad of two. “I’ve seen my son’s agility and flexibility improve greatly in cheer which has helped him be a better football and baseball player. They’ve both learned valuable leadership skills that have helped in other areas of their lives.”

Visit these websites for information on all star tryouts, classes and clinics: ACE Cheerleading Company www.acetribe.com AMPED Elite www.getapac.com Beach Elite Cheerleading www.beachelitecheerleading.com Cheer Intensity www.cheerintensityfl.com Cheer Omega www.cheeromega.com Emerald City Gymnastics www.emerladcitygymnastics.com Flip Factory www.flipfactorypensacola.com

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