Emerald Coast Parent Magazine September+October 2013 by Rob Williams

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September+October 2013

contents

5 13 Articles Helping Your Child Out of Their Comfort Zone

Family Fun Guide Calendar of Events

Minimizing Stress and Fear During Hurricanes and Evacuations

Seasonal Events ��38 Sounds Fun ��39 Runs, Walks & More ��41 The Arts ��42 Recurring Local �� 44 Volunteer �� 44

5 37 12 Parenting Through the Storm! Local Spotlights Finding Success by Putting One 14 Foot in Front of the Other Resource Directory 4 5 Get Fired UP! 34 How to be an encouraging parent

Fred Astaire Dance Studios has been teaching the Emerald Coast to dance for nearly 30 years!

Paint Your Own Pottery—Art a la Carte

Get to know the people, places and things that make this coast special!

Community resources offer a wide range of information and services for you and your family!

Listings �� 45

Family Builders

Families are important. Spend time enjoying life together at home and on the go.

The Family Chatter Challenge �� 18 That’s Good to Know!—Information You Can Use �� 20 Show Her You Care, Show Him You Care �� 21, 22 Snacks—Recipes for Tasty Get-Togethers �� 24 Crafts—Get Creative with Your Kids �� 26 Teach Your Kids Something New �� 28

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Emerald Coast

parent It’s Your MagazineTM

This is your magazine! Welcome to Emerald Coast Parent magazine. We like to consider this your magazine. We look forward to hearing from local readers like you on a regular basis. Let us know how we might be able to participate in the continued improvement of this beautiful area where we all live and work. As busy parents ourselves, we place a high value on spending quality time with our children and are always looking for fun crafts, recipes, events and outing opportunities to add to our family calendars. If you have fun, easy and cost-effective ideas that you'd like to share with our community of readers, please feel free to email them to us at info@itsyourmagazine.com. Your ideas might just end up being featured in an upcoming issue! Here's a list of things we'd love to receive from you: • Personal stories and pictures of you and your family out and about, enjoying a favorite local attraction, restaurant or event • Recommendations and endorsements of local stores, services and restaurants • Ideas for fun crafts • Your family’s favorite recipes Let’s make this a great local magazine, together! Thanks, The EC Parent Team To advertise in Emerald Coast Parent, contact Nathan Wilson: nathanwilson@itsyourmagazine.com Phone: 503-710-1720 Publisher Nathan Wilson Creative Director Rob Williams Snacks & Crafts Editor Tasha Williams Contributing Writer Kristen J. Gough Contributing Writer Heidi Smith Luedtke Contributing Writer Kara Martinez Bachman Contributing Writer Kim Seidel Contributing Writer Joanna Nesbit Contributing Writer Jan Udlock Photography InsideOut Creative Arts © 2013 It’s Your Magazine. All rights reserved. Emerald Coast Parent content may not be used or reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopy, without the express written permission of the publisher. Emerald Coast Parent is not responsible for the loss of or damage to unsolicited manuscripts, unsolicited artwork, or any other unsolicited material. Unsolicited material will not be returned. It’s Your Magazine and its affiliates, contributors, writers, editors, and publisher accept no responsibility for errors or omissions with information and/or advertisements contained herein. It’s Your Magazine’s liability in the event of an error is limited to a printed correction. It’s Your Magazine does not assume liability for products or services advertised herein and assumes no responsibility for claims made by the advertisers.

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10 TIPS

TO B E IN G A

POSITIVE PARENT Discuss that success requires hard work and doesn’t happen overnight.

By Kim Seidel

Talk about confidence; it develops over time with a lot of practice and patience. Consider your child’s personality when selecting activities.

Help Your Child Out of Their

Discover your child’s interests and dreams by truly listening to him or her.

How to be an encouraging parent

Point out your child’s strengths as gifts to share with others.

Comfort Zone With more children overscheduled these days than not, many parents wouldn’t think the need to push children to get involved would be an issue. Surprisingly, that’s not the case. “The high pressure on children to succeed holds many kids back from trying in the first place,” says Kristy Braunreiter, a parent educator. “The pressure doesn’t always come from parents, but society in general.” The media, too, showcase perfect performances by athletes and entertainers that children can easily assume happen overnight. They’re too young to realize that success requires hard work, practice, and patience, Braunreiter says. “When children start a new activity, explain to them it will require hard work,” Braunreiter says. “This will help them to develop confidence over time.”

Considering your child’s personality The initiative to participate also depends on a child’s personality. Braunreiter knows her 9-year-old son’s Type A personality wants to be the best immediately. That causes Lars to shy away from new programs. To help encourage children, set aside time to talk with them about their interests, Braunreiter suggests. “As parents, we know our children the very best,” she says. Point out their strengths; tell them these are gifts to share with others. Another mom, Jessica Apfel Miller, recognized that her daughter Jada tended to have performance anxiety. At one point, her then 12-year-old daughter refused to consider joining show choir.

Visit with coaches and other parents to learn about specific programs. Attend a class or practice session with your child to determine if it’s a good fit. If it doesn’t work out, don’t rush your child into selecting another activity. Commit to the season. Don’t allow your child to quit when it gets difficult. Attend your child’s events and games as an encouraging parent, rather than a critical one.

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What do you get when you mix fresh local seafood, live music, beautiful weather, and 60,000 people? You get Destinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Seafood Festival and a whole lot of fun. As has long been the custom, the Destin Seafood Festival will kick off Destinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s month-long Fishing Rodeo during this three-day celebration of family fun on the Destin Harbor Boardwalk.

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Naturally, you would expect to find amazingly fresh, local seafood, which is always in strong supply. The mile-long boardwalk will be lined with vendors selling their delicious fare; each offering a different product from the others. In addition to seafood, visitors will also enjoy a wide variety of local and regional arts and crafts vendors. There are rides for the kids and activities to keep visitors of every age entertained. With three main stages and stages in every harbor restaurant, music will fill the air all weekend long with both local and out of state acts. Whatever you are looking for can be found as you meander down the Harbor Boardwalk. In the early days, the wives of the Destin fishermen formed an auxiliary to support the Charter Boat Association. They worked to meet the needs of families who were going through tough times and supported the fishing community in any way they could. It was these ladies who organized and put on the first Seafood Festival and paved the way for what we experience today. This huge event has come to be much more that the small community festival that was its beginning back in 1979. Today the Seafood Festival is a celebration of Destin, its rich history, and what makes this Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Luckiest Fishing Village so special. More than 500 local volunteers put in countless hours to ensure the success of the Annual Destin Seafood Festival. The lasting success of the festival can be attributed to the strong efforts of the local community. This year the Seafood Festival will take place on October 4, 5 and 6. Make your plans now to be in town for the 35th Annual Destin Seafood Festival, and experience the fun for yourself. v

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The Emerald Coast 2 Coast relay, hosted in Destin, Florida, on the Emerald coast is the perfect team relay for the passionate outdoors enthusiast or the individual who’s just out to get some exercise with friends. Most people fall in love with the relay after just one event. There is something exhilarating about running under starry skies as your team runs a distance that requires almost a full tank of gas to drive. This relay, in one of the most beautiful places on earth, Destin, Florida, also offers a special camaraderie that can’t be found in other running events. If you’re not all good friends when you start, you can be sure by the finish line you’ll have made 11 great friends for life. If you’re fond of running in costume or decorating your vehicle to show your team spirit, this

is your event. Finally, when it’s time to cross that ever-anticipated finish line, it’s tradition for your entire team to rally around the last runner and finish together. This race is perfect for those runners looking for a fun alternative to individual pursuit racing! Running a marathon, half marathon, 10-miler, a 10K or 5K race is fun and can be a challenge, but it is a solitary experience. If you are interested in social running, fun runs, team participation and distance races, you’ll love this relay run adventure! For more information, visit us online at:

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By Kara Martinez Bachman

Minimizing Stress and Fear During Hurricanes and Evacuations Parents who live in hurricane-prone regions have a laundry list of worries during late summer. Insurance payment: check. Generator fuel: check. Non-perishable food: check. Often overlooked—or at least, treated lightly—are the needs of our young children during the approach of a storm. For parents living along the Gulf Coast in Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, and Florida—or in the coastal areas of the Southeast, such as the coasts of Georgia or the Carolinas—the fear of storms can be very real. Experts believe, however, that parents can help minimize anxiety when aware and tuned-in to their children. Traci Dubuisson, mom from Metairie, Louisiana, says her daughter was too young to remember the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.

“My daughter was only two years old when Katrina hit, so she was pretty much oblivious,” said Dubuisson, whose home survived, but was located just a short drive away from the infamous 17th Street Canal breach in New Orleans. “She just loved being with family, especially her cousins, and it didn’t seem to matter to her where we were,” said Dubuisson.

For some, the fear of storms can be very real! Now that she is older, the girl—now aged ten—understands what a storm can mean for people in its path. “Her biggest fear is definitely flooding,” said Dubuisson, expressing a sentiment that’s common among children in low-lying coastal areas. “She knows enough about what happened in Katrina to know

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that the flood waters caused so much destruction. She would [now] worry about our house and her Grammy’s house being destroyed,” explained Dubuisson.

Talking to children may help to alleviate stress before a storm! Marcia C. Barksdale, LPC, provider of counseling services through Islands Counseling in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, says that talking to children may help alleviate some stress before and during a storm. “Talk about what is going to happen, whether it is evacuating or preparations for staying. Knowledge lessens the fear,” said Barksdale. Continued on page 33 ItsYourMagazine.com • EC Parent Magazine Sept+Oct 2013 • 13

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Finding Success by Putting One Foot in Front of the Other! (With a Little Flair)

“I’ve always wanted to learn how to dance! It’s been a very enjoyable experience!” Michelle Patterson

“I wanted to dance at my wedding, and thanks to Luann and her patient staff at Fred Astaire, I did!” Jane Weston

Fred Astaire Dance Studio has been teaching the Emerald Coast to dance for nearly 30 years! Ft. Walton Beach native Luann Pulliam, a graduate of Ft. Walton Beach High School, always wanted to be a dancer. She even studied at Julliard in New York, returning to her homeon the coast shortly after. Upon meeting and later marrying her dance partner, she quickly made a name for herself as well as for her home town. Pulliam is a former 10 time Fred Astaire National Champion, 4 time world champion, and has even danced for the Queen of England.

For nearly 30 years now, the Ft. Walton Beach Fred Astaire Dance Studio has been ranked one of the top dance studios in the country, competing with studios in much larger cities such as New York and Chicago. Pulliam’s love of dance and professionalism are the driving force behind training and developing the former United States and World Cabaret Champions Eric Luna and Georgia Ambarian, the current United States and World Champion Cabaret couple

Kimalee Piedad and Justin Guilmette, and also the current World Mambo Champions Ronald and Katie Guillen. “Teaching is our passion at Fred Astaire,” says Pulliam. “Whether you want to learn to social dance, dance for an upcoming event, or even just learn to dance because you have always wanted to, The Ft. Walton Beach Fred Astaire Dance Studio is the only place on the Emerald Coast for you!” v

Dance Fantasy Regional Showcase will feature Fred Astaire Dance Studios throughout the panhandle area. FWB Civic Auditorium • 7:00 p.m., Sat. Sept. 21st. • For tickets or more information visit: fredastairefwb.com

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The Downtown FWB Merchants Association, in collaboration with Sharing and Caring, Sponsor the Annual Downtown FWB Zombie Walk! This family fun event is held every year and boasts adult, kids and even pets dressed in their very best Zombie costumes! This year, it will be held Sat., October 19th, 2013! The Zombies come to life as they walk the streets of downtown, playing games and accumulating stamps on the game board to enter to win amazing prizes! Last year some of the prizes consisted of, but weren’t limited to, an iTouch, skateboard from PLUS Skateshop, 1,000s of dollars in Downtown Merchant Gift Certificates and much more! Canned goods are recommended as your ticket to scare even the most unassuming humans! Candy and games are scattered throughout the merchants stores to make for an exciting walk among the “Dead.” In 2012, we raised over 1200 pounds of canned goods to stock the pantries of our local Sharing and Caring! The Downtown Merchants will have makeup stations to “Zombify” you, if you need help finishing up your costume. The Zombie Walk concludes with a Mass Dance of the hit song “Thriller” at The Landing Park in downtown. In order to prepare for 100s of people dancing in uniform to the smash hit “Thriller,” the Downtown Merchants’ hold Thriller Dance Classes throughout the month of October. There you will learn all the moves to dance Zombie-style at The Landing to “Thriller.” Visit us online: www.downtownfwb.com

Downtown Fort Walton Beach Florida

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FAMILY

BUILDERS School is starting and life is about to get a whole lot busier for most families. Now is the time to be purposeful in carving out family time from your hectic schedules. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to have fun now and then. Spend a little time talking to each other every day at the dinner table and take our Family Chatter Challenge. Have some messy fun in the kitchen or craft table making some of our featured Snacks & Crafts. Help your children develop healthy habits in life with our Teach Your Kids Something New section. Start preparing for Halloween by reading over our safety tips in our Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Good to Know section. Enjoy life TOGETHER!

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The

FamilyChatter Challenge

BY ROB WILLIAMS

Years ago, as I was about to become a new father, my mother gave me one particular word of advice that has always stuck with me: “Eat at the dinner table as often as possible.” This section is dedicated to my mother—whose advice at the time seemed like such a simple “no-brainer.” Nevertheless, as time went on (and our lives began to get scary busy), I realized that her words of wisdom were starting to look more like a challenge than simple advice. My wife and I decided to accept her challenge and do our best to carry on the “simple” timehonored tradition of eating dinner at the family table. So how have

Keep track of which questions you and your family have answered by marking them off as you go.

Who did you sit with at lunch? What did you talk about?

we done? Well, I have to admit that sometimes our family calendar blows away any and all attempts of establishing a “normal” dinner time and routine. In fact, just a few weeks ago, as the family all sat down for dinner, it dawned on my wife and me that it was nearing 9:00 at night! Was it a little later than normal? Sure, but we still took the time to talk to each other about our day and ask a few probing questions like the ones on this page. Take the challenge and try them at your dinner table. Enjoy!

If you could shrink any animal down to a mousesized pet, what animal would you choose?

What is your favorite song? Why?

Did you have a nickname? How’d you get it?

What are you proudest of in your life? (Kids ask an adult)

What three things could we do to make meals together more fun?

What was the best part of your day?

When did you first fall in love? What does your future hold?

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What words best describe who you are?

What has been your favorite childhood memory?

What is the silliest thing you’ve ever done?

Chatter Challenge Tips: Here are a number of places you can use these questions to spur on great conversations with your family!

What is the strangest sound you can make?

At the Kitchen Table In the Family Room During Commercials In the Back Yard On Road Trips in the Car Yell them out loud—out of the blue—just for fun!

Are you excited about the new school year?

Who are your favorite relatives? (Kids ask an adult)

(Kids ask an adult)

What are your dreams for me and my future?

Do you like your job?

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Proper Behavior

That’s Good to Know! Information You Can Use! This Edition:

Halloween Safety Trick-or-treating is meant to be fun for children of all ages. As parents, there are a number of steps you can take to ensure that your child not only enjoys going door-to-door, but also is safe while doing so. Below are some helpful things to remember.

Parent or Buddy

Some kids are focused on “tricks” more than “treats.” Make sure your child knows the difference between “funny” and “wrong.” Halloween is meant to be enjoyed by everyone. Their entertainment should not diminish someone else’s ability to enjoy a fun and safe Halloween.

Eat Before You Leave

Make sure your child has eaten a well-balanced meal before going out to trick-or-treat. Hungry children might be more tempted to eat their candy before bringing it home for you to check.

Strangers

Teach your kids never to get into a stranger’s car or talk to strangers, no matter what the person tells them. Explain to them that some adults are just bad people who might want to hurt them. Clarify that they should never go into someone’s house they don’t know— even haunted houses. Teach them to scream loudly if they ever feel threatened—and to run away as fast as they can to some place safe.

Street Smarts

Make sure your child knows how to cross a street properly. Teach them to always look both ways before crossing the street and only cross at corners or crosswalks. If you have younger children, teach them to hold onto the hand of someone older before crossing the street. Do everything you can to make Halloween a fun, safe and happy time for your kids so that it can continue to be enjoyed by generations to come. v

You might not remember trick-or-treating being anything but fun, but in some cities, it just isn’t safe to let kids wander the streets by themselves. Make sure an adult always accompanies them. If you’re not available, check to see if a friend or another family member can.

Know Their Route

If your child is going out alone with a friend, know the route they’ll be taking. Set rules for checking in with you every hour, by phone or in person. Communicate that they are not to deviate from their planned route so that you’ll know where they will be at all times.

Costumes

Help your young child choose a safe costume. Make sure they are able to easily move around in their costume, and that the eyeholes in any masks they might choose are large enough for good peripheral vision. If your child’s costume includes a prop, such as a sword, sticks or any other type of fighting weapon, take measures to ensure that the tips are not sharp enough to cause injury to themselves or anyone else.

People, Phone Numbers and Locations

If your child is planning to attend an activity, get the details. Know where this activity is taking place, who is hosting it, and how you can reach someone in charge if necessary. If they’re going to a friend’s house, introduce yourself to the parents before leaving when you drop them off. Communicate what time you expect your child to be home by. Tell them to call if they are not going to be home on time.

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Cut out this page. Then, cut it down the middle. He takes his half, she takes her half. Now it’s time for you both to do your part. Keep it simple. Don’t keep score. Just enjoy life and each other—as often as you remember!

Let’s face it, most of us could use a little jump-start now and then when it comes to relationships. That’s why we’ve included this section. Simple acts of kindness are a great way to say “I care about you.” Date nights are great, but when life gets busy, sometimes all that’s necessary are little reminders!

10 WAYS to sh w

R E H y u care Be especially helpful on days when she is feeling tired. Spend time talking with her! Make sure your children speak to her and treat her in respectful ways. Do something you think she would want done before she asks. Fix dinner for her sometimes. Go shopping with her and don’t sigh or look at what time it is even once. . how her affection without other S intentions. Find ways to help her know you are her partner in all areas of life.

Challenge yourself to complete all 10 ideas each issue. Don’t just focus on the easy ones!

Surprise her from time to time with a card and flowers or a little gift. Be creative when you express your love, either in words or actions.

Email us your ideas! Let us know how you go out of your way to SHOW HER YOU CARE! info@itsyourmagazine.com ItsYourMagazine.com • EC Parent Magazine Sept+Oct 2013 • 21

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10 WAYS to sh w

M I H y u care Let him sleep in on the weekend. Watch his favorite movie with him. .Initiate time together periodically. Brainstorm vacation ideas and how to save for them. . uy a gift certificate to his favorite B lunch spot and put it in his wallet. Tell him that he is your hero and you wouldn’t be happier with any other man in the world. Hide notes for him around the house where only he will find them. Try not to make sudden changes without discussion, giving him time to adjust.

Challenge yourself to complete all 10 ideas each issue. Don’t just focus on the easy ones!

Make him his favorite meal. Honor him in front of the children Email us your ideas! Let us know how you go out of your way to SHOW HIM YOU CARE! info@itsyourmagazine.com 22 • EC Parent Magazine Sept+Oct 2013 • ItsYourMagazine.com

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SNACKS & CRAFTS What do glue, glitter, sugar and fruit all have in common? Spend a little time in the kitchen or at the craft table and you’ll find out quickly— they’re all you need for a little family fun!

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Apples in a Bucket INGREDIENTS • Large Pretzels • Red Melting Chocolate • Your Favorite Brand of Fruit Leather • Gummy Worms • Chocolate Bar • Waxed Paper • Kitchen Shears DIRECTIONS • Cut the fruit leather into pieces that look like leaves. • Cut the chocolate candy into chunks that look like stems. • Heat the melting chocolate according to the directions on the package. Add cooking oil to thin if necessary. • Dip pretzels in melting chocolate and place on waxed paper. • Quickly, before the pretzels dry, add leaves and stems to the “apple.” • Arrange in a cute bucket for a Fall Party or a Teacher Gift. These make great thank-you gifts for your favorite teachers—just in time for a little back-to-school treat!

Witches’ Hats INGREDIENTS • Circle Cookies with a Chocolate Bottom • Hershey’s Kisses® • Frosting • Food Coloring • Frosting Syringe DIRECTIONS • Place a small amount of white frosting in a bowl. Add orange food coloring until it reaches desired color. • Fill frosting syringe with orange frosting. • Place the chocolate cookie on a plate with chocolate side up (as shown in picture). • Using the frosting syringe, pipe a circle of orange frosting around the circle about the same diameter of the base of the Hershey’s Kiss. • Peel foil off the Hershey’s Kiss and place kiss onto the orange frosting.

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Creepy Apple Smiles INGREDIENTS • Red Apples • Creamy peanut butter • Mini-marshmallows • Spreading Knife DIRECTIONS • Cut the apple into strips, representing lips. Be sure to remove the core. • Spread peanut butter smoothly across each apple slice. • Place 5-6 marshmallow teeth on top of the peanut butter on one apple slice. • Place the second apple slice on top of the marshmallows to form an Apple Smile.

These are great snacks to make with little children. They’re easy to make and healthy to eat!

Candy Corn Marshmallow Ghosts INGREDIENTS • Large Marshmallows • Melting Chocolate in Orange and Yellow • Black Decorating Gel • Waxed Paper DIRECTIONS • Lay down wax paper to cover the entire work area. • Heat the melting chocolate in the microwave according to the directions on the package.* • Dip the marshmallow in orange melting chocolate and place on waxed paper. Allow the ghost to dry completely before dipping in yellow. • When the orange is completely dry, dip the ghost in yellow melting chocolate and place on waxed paper. Allow to dry. • Dot eyes onto ghosts with black decorating gel. * We found that adding a little bit of cooking oil makes the melting chocolate more manageable.

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Terracotta Apple MATERIALS • 3 Inch Terracotta Pot and Saucer • Spray Primer • Red, Black, Brown and White Acrylic Paint • Paint Brushes-Large and Fine • White Glue, Glue gun or Epoxy • Thumb Tack • Artificial Leaves (from the floral section of the craft store) • Wire Cutter, File, or Dremel Tool INSTRUCTIONS • Spray the outsides of the pot and saucer with primer. • Using the large brush, paint the pot red. Repeat this step as necessary until the desired color and coverage is achieved. • Using the wire cutter, snip the metal part off of the thumbtack. File excess metal until smooth.* • Paint thumbtack “stem” brown. • Attach stem and flowers using your choice of glue. White glue or glue gun may be faster, but we suggest epoxy for a stronger hold (Follow directions on the package). • Paint front of “apple” with black and brown paint to look like a chalkboard. • Add ABCs and 123s or a teacher’s name as desired with fine paintbrush.

*Use a dremel tool, if you own one, instead of wire cutters and a file for step three.

Glow in the Dark Lantern MATERIALS (FOR ONE BALL) • Empty Glass Jar • Black Spray Paint • Glow Sticks • Scissors INSTRUCTIONS • Spray paint the lid of the jar black. • Crack and shake each glow stick vigorously so that it starts glowing. • Cut off each end off the glow stick. This can splatter a bit and get messy, so be sure to lay something down under the entire area that can get dirty. • Shake the contents of the glow stick into the jar. We used about 5 glow sticks to get the desired effect. • Close the lid of the jar and shake the contents to disperse evenly. • Turn off the lights and watch your lantern glow. Make multiple lanterns using different colors or experiment with mixing colors to see what happens. These make great Halloween decorations!

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Cheesecloth Ghost MATERIALS • Approximately 24” x 36” Rectangle of Cheesecloth • Fabric Stiffener • (2) 20mm Googly Eyes • Black Felt • 20 oz. Plastic Water Bottle • (2) Pencils

*Use plenty of fabric stiffener to ensure that your ghost stands up straight and tall.

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2 ½ Inch Styrofoam Ball Plastic Wrap A Large Crafting Bowl Glue Gun Decorating Supplies Such as Chain (plastic) and Pumpkins

INSTRUCTIONS • Poke pencils through the sides of the water bottle and position them as arms. Place a styrofoam ball on top of water bottle and then drape plastic wrap over entire form as shown in the small inset photo. • Drape dry cheesecloth over the form to decide on correct dimensions, and cut to size. Then pour a good amount of fabric stiffener in the bottom of the large bowl and place cheesecloth in the bowl. Massage stiffener throughout the entire length of cheesecloth. • Stretch out the cheesecloth and drape carefully over the mold. Allow to dry overnight. • Once dry, carefully remove ghost from its form. • Use the glue gun to adhere eyes, mouth, chains and decorations (We suggest using plastic chain and light decorations, as heavy things will cause the form to collapse).

Candy Corn Wreath MATERIALS • 10 Inch Styrofoam Wreath • Large Bristle Brush • Black Acrylic Paint • Glue Gun • Candy Corns • Orange Ribbon DIRECTIONS • Using the large bristle brush, paint the entire surface of the wreath with black acrylic paint by working the paint into the porous texture of the wreath. • Allow to dry overnight. • Glue candy corns onto wreath using the glue gun. Avoid laying down too much glue at once—work in short segments at a time. Alternate candy corn row by row as shown. • Allow all the glue to dry. • Tie an orange bow onto wreath and hang in desired location. Hang in a dry location—candy corn tends to break down fairly quick when it’s exposed to moisture.

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Teach Your Kids Something New!

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HEALTHYHABITS Help Your Children Discover the Importance of Establishing Healthy Habits in Their Lives! Like an air captain in control of a flight, parents are the pilots of their families. “The flight of that airplane is, I believe, the ideal metaphor for family life,” writes Covey in his book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families. “It doesn’t make any difference if we are off target or even if our family is a mess. The hope lies in the vision and in the plan and in the courage to keep coming back time and time again.”

“These aren’t quick-fixes; they’re habits.” Incorporating the seven habits of successful families begins with a commitment to do so, says Patti Correll-Syring, a parent educator. Covey acknowledges that each family is unique. “That means there’s no one correct way of beginning or approaching the use of the habits,” Correll-Syring says. “We as parents know our families unlike anyone else. We need to know and respect our own unique family situation, as well as the individuals within that system.” Following are the basics of the seven habits and some ideas to incorporate them into your family. As you read about the qualities of productive families below, keep in mind these aren’t “quick fixes” but “habits”—established patterns of thinking and acting that all successful families have in common.

Habit One: Be Proactive Each family and its members hold responsibility for their choices. They have the freedom to choose based on principles and values rather than on moods or conditions.

In other words, effective families operate from the “inside-out.” They don’t rely on their emotions or society to dictate their beliefs and actions. To be proactive, start building an emotional bank account, rather than withdrawing from it. Families make withdrawals by putting members down, acting rude, criticizing, complaining, holding grudges and other negative behaviors. Make deposits by being kind, apologizing, being loyal to your family even when they’re not with you, forgiving and making and keeping promises. It’s said that for every withdrawal, three deposits are needed to rebuild the depleted emotional bank account.

Habit Two: Begin with the End in Mind Happy families shape their futures by creating a mental vision and purpose for any project, no matter the size. Covey advocates writing a family mission statement to help people define their destination as a family. It’s vital to seek input from each member about values and goals. Parents can make this process fun for their children. Go over your family’s mission about once a year to make any needed changes. Hang your family’s statement where everyone can see it daily, such as in the kitchen or living room.

Habit Three: Put First Things First Organize family life around top priorities, rather than being at the mercy of outside forces. Two powerful ways are to schedule weekly family activities and one-on-one bonding times with a parent and a child, as well as husband and wife dates. “From the time our first child was born, we implemented this habit—without knowing about it,” says Patti, the mother of two daughters. “At the root of this habit is to start with the assumption that family time is non-negotiable.” This involves being flexible about your work, volunteer and hobby time to improve your family life. Continued on page 31

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Habit Four: Think “Win-Win” Move from a “me” to a “we” attitude. At the center of a “win-win” attitude is an abundance mentality, meaning that there is more than enough to go around for everybody. This requires working as a team. There is power in older children helping younger siblings to ride a bike, toilet train, practice math or whatever they’re learning at the time. Desire what’s best for everyone involved—though it may not always be a well-received decision. “Parenting is not about being popular and giving in to every child’s whim and desire,” Covey says. “It’s about making decisions that truly are win-win—however they may appear to the child at the time.”

Habit Five: Seek First to Understand— Then Be Understood Challenging areas found within the family can be transformed if people take the time to understand one another. This involves letting go of the need to be heard and listen first. The need to judge and to control can be left at the doorstep to make way for more understanding.

Focus on positive parenting! Along with practicing genuine listening and understanding, learn about what’s happening physically, mentally, and emotionally at your child’s age and stage. This leads to more positive parenting, which benefits the entire family.

Habit Six: Synergize Synergy is the “magic” that occurs when everyone harmoniously works together. Synergy is not just teamwork or cooperation. “Synergy is creative teamwork, creative cooperation,” Covey says. “Something new is created that was not there before.” The key to creating synergy in your family life is to show respect, value and celebrate the differences in each person.

Habit Seven: Sharpen the Saw Every effective family takes the time to renew itself in what Covey describes as the “four key areas of life”—physical, social, mental and spiritual. Take time for personal and family renewal in those areas. Among the careers, chores, and other responsibilities, it’s very easy to get sidetracked from fun and relaxation. Sharing family activities and one-on-one times, creating traditions, celebrating birthdays and holidays and eating dinner together are wonderful ways to “sharpen the saw.” “To those who would say, ‘We don’t have time to do these things’, I would say, ‘You don’t have time not to,’” Covey says. “The key is to plan ahead and be strong.” v Kim Seidel is the mother of two daughters, ages 15 and 11.

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“Children are observant, and what they hear from their peers is typically worse than anything a parent will tell them.” Surrounding children with favorite and familiar things can help alleviate anxiety during uncertain times. “Always bring a treasured stuffed animal or toy,” said Barksdale. “Let the child pack a special small box...let that be their task to keep them occupied and to assure that should the worst happen, their treasures are with them...all of this is comforting when away from home.” Dubuisson relaxes her daughter during storm evacuations by bringing comfort items and giving her child something positive to look forward to. “We bring her pillow and her favorite stuffed animals,” said Dubuisson. “Evacuation usually means a trip to visit her cousins, which she enjoys, so we focus more on that than the approaching storm.” Alabama mom Chris Begg now lives in Birmingham, but has owned property in the storm-prone regions of both Louisiana and Mississippi; she is no stranger to storm evacuations. For Begg, assuring children of the safety of their dogs, cats, birds, goldfish, hamsters, or other beloved animals is important.

Surrounding children with favorite and familiar things can help alleviate anxiety during uncertain times! “Kids worry about pets,” said Begg. “Plan to evacuate with animals...make sure you own an appropriate pet carrier.” Remembering to check early for pet-friendly hotels in advance of an evacuation is critical; having plans for pets that can be clearly outlined for children can bring solace.

Watching televised news updates about the storm or listening to radio broadcasts is part of being a wise and informed adult. However, exposure to news coverage may be detrimental for children.

“Absolutely keep kids away from TV during broadcasts while the storm is occurring and after, if it is destructive,” suggested Barksdale. “A child can suffer from nightmares just from hearing parents or commentators talking about the destruction.” How do parents know when a child is not dealing well with storm stress? The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, assists parents in helping kids cope with hurricane fear or loss. The website at nctsn.org provides guidelines for parenting after natural disasters, with specific instructions for hurricanes. Most important post-storm, however, is being attuned to what is “normal” for your child. “Stress usually presents in children by way of nightmares, bedwetting, and misbehavior, when these were not present previously, “ said Barksdale. “It can also present in clinginess, inability to concentrate, a drop in grades, and disinterest in activities.” Although taxing for parents who may be dealing with their own hurricane-related problems, focusing on any changes in the child in a supportive way is more critical than ever. “Patience, love, and checking on their own reactions to the stress are the first response,” said Barksdale. “When all else fails—and the situation is not improving with time—checking with a professional counselor is a good idea.” Children can sometimes place magical value on special belongings, such as blankets or books. Should a storm cause damage, it is important to acknowledge any feelings of loss, but also to emphasize that people are the true treasures. Barksdale has personal experience with this situation. “After Katrina, my six-year-old niece, while walking through my totally decimated house, repeatedly told me how lucky I was to have found one of her princess tea cups,” said Barksdale. “I readily agreed with her in the midst of the ruins of my house, because my treasure was standing beside me.” v

Kara Martinez Bachman is a freelance writer and editor. She is fortunate that her ten-year-old daughter has no memory of Hurricane Katrina, and that her son--aged 13--remembers it as being similar to “a really long camping trip.” ItsYourMagazine.com • EC Parent Magazine Sept+Oct 2013 • 33

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Fired Up—Paint Your Own Pottery—Art a la Carte Children love art, yet most adults would rather eat a crayon than use one. Is it because we think our creations would be met with a roll of the eyes or maybe even contemptuous laughing? Maybe it’s because we remember that B-minus on our report cards with the teacher’s comment, “needs improvement.” Or, have we just gotten lazy and don’t like to get messy or make a mess? “Take heart!” encourages Oclla Marie Oliver, owner of Fired Up, Paint Your Own Pottery Studio. “Both experienced artist and artistically challenged can create something VERY special here . . . without anyone laughing or being graded on following instructions,” states Oliver. Here’s how it works: Choose from over 200 styles of bisque (unglazed pottery)—anything from a kitchen tile, to a dolphin sculpture, garden gnome, coffee cup, plate, bowl, or giant serving platter. Then select your colors and supplies (brushes, sponges, stencils, stamps) and get creative at one of the many tables. You design and decorate your piece while chatting, sipping coffee (or bring your own favorite beverage), and listening to music. Helpful staff are on hand to get you started and offer tips and encouragement. “Inspiration can come from a number of different sources,” adds Oliver. “It can be

your dining room wallpaper, a favorite saying or painting, a sports team logo, or just a personal sentiment on a piece for a wedding, birthday, or newborn’s hand and/or footprints. We also have lots of idea books in the studio,” she adds.

Choose your piece. Choose your color. Then get creative ! Once you’ve completed your masterpiece, the staff applies the clear glaze, then fires it in one of the kilns on premise. When you pick up your finished piece a few days later, it is dishwasher, microwave, and food safe. “This is a wonderful activity for families, friends, and even dates,” Oliver explains. “The relaxing eclectic atmosphere of the studio encourages all ages to explore the artist within, while spending quality time with loved ones.” Fired Up also loves to party, according to Oliver. “Children’s birthdays, bridal and baby showers, office parties, church and school outings . . . you name it, we’ll throw a party!” The contemporary ceramic studio concept has taken both coasts by storm. Well-known

celebrities even indulge in the industry. Gabrielle Cartereis, talk show host and former 90210 actress, owns her own studio. So does Josie Bisset of “Melrose Place.” The cast of “Friends,” Demi Moore’s family, as well as Arnold Schwarzenegger’s are all frequent visitors painting at their studios. A recent article in New York Newsday said this about the trend: “A great substitute for the boring business lunch . . . it’s a great way to entertain a client,” “you can do all the painting and designing without having to worry about the technical aspects of making ceramics,” and “if your date is a disaster, at least you get a pot out of it!” Ceramic pieces range in price from $8 to $80 and your studio time is included in the price as well as all glazes, supplies, and firing. Happy painting, future artists!!! v

Fired Up—Paint Your Own Pottery Studio Fort Walton Beach, Florida For more information call the studio at (850)325-0202, or visit us online at www.firedupfwb.com.

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FUN GUIDE CALENDAR OF EVENTS Welcome to a More Exciting Life! No matter how busy you find yourself these days, you might want to make your to-do lists in pencil rather than pen. With the Emerald Coast’s year-round sunshine and laid-back lifestyle, the stage has been set once again for an abundant year of festivals, concerts and special events. We live on a beautiful coast that has so much to offer, and we’re here to make sure you know what’s going on in your own backyard. Don’t miss out on life just because you didn’t know what was happening. Enjoy!

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Mullet Festival Pageant

Sat., September 14th, (2 p.m.) - Niceville High School Auditorium The Mullet Festival Pageant will be on Sat., September 14th at the Niceville High School Auditorium. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.; 0-5 years 2:00 p.m. and 6 years and up 6:00 p.m. Deadline Entry: September 7th at noon. Rehearsal: Thurs., September 12th at 6:00 p.m. Entry forms can be picked up at the Chamber office. For more information call 850-974-0220.

Destin Seafood Festival

Fri., October 4th - Sun., October 6th Destin Harbor and the Harbor Boardwalk See highlighted area for details.

6th Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival Fri., October 18th - Sat., October 19th The Village of Baytowne Wharf

This popular festival features 40 on-site craft brewers, over 200 domestic and international beers, seminars and samplings and live music. Beer novices to beer lovers will be able to sample domestic and international options, including specialty, seasonal and not-yetreleased beers. For more information, visit www.baytownewharfbeerfestival.com.

Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival

Fri., October 18th - Sun., October 20th Intersection of Hwy 85 N and College Blvd, Niceville Welcome to the 2013 Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival, recently named one of the USA’s top 12 food festivals by Parade Magazine. The 37th

Annual Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival will be held October 18-20, 2013 in Niceville, Florida - The nicest little city in the South! Entertainment includes country music legend Vince Gill, and country chart-toppers Justin Moore and Thompson Square, among others. In addition to top name entertainment, the 2013 Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival promises mouth-watering foods, snacks and refreshments, high quality arts and crafts, a huge selection of clothing, jewelry and other goods, collectibles and merchandise, carnival rides, attractions and booths, cartoon characters and fun for all. For more information, visit www. mulletfestival.com or call 850-729-4545.

5th Annual Zombie Walk

Sat., October 19th - Downtown FWB The Downtown FWB Merchants Association in collaboration with Sharing and Caring Sponsor The Annual Downtown FWB Zombie Walk! This Family Fun event is held every year and boast Adult, kids and even pets dressed in their very best Zombie costumes! This year, it will be held Sat., October 19th, 2013! The Zombies come to life as they walk the streets of downtown, playing games and accumulating stamps on the game board to enter to win Amazing prizes! Last year some of the prizes consisted of, but weren’t limited to an Itouch, skateboard from PLUS Skateshop, 1000’s of Dollars in Downtown Merchant Gift Certificates and much more! For more information see page 16.

Destin Seafood Festival

Fri., October 4th - Sun., October 6th - Destin Harbor and the Harbor Boardwalk Welcome to the 35th annual Destin Seafood Festival. The Seafood Festival is hosted along the beautiful Destin Harbor and the Harbor Boardwalk right on the water. With the action of the Destin Fishing Rodeo right in the heart of the Festival, there is lots of excitement along the docks. This is a tribute to the rich history of the Destin Harbor and the Fishing community. The Festival was started by the Destin Charter Boat Association’s Women’s Auxiliary in 1978 as a fund raiser for the local fishing fleet and to help bring people to Destin in the fall. Today the Destin Charter Boat Association has teamed up with the local business community and Destin Restaurants and Seafood Markets to bring this much loved community tradition to the community. Come join us along the Boardwalk for a great weekend of seafood, live music, arts & crafts and family fun. More than 60,000 locals and visitors are expected to attend and we are ecstatic to host this event. This three day festival will be full of arts, crafts, music, food, entertainment, fireworks, and excitement for all! It will showcase the Best that Destin has to offer on the Harbor. For more information on this free event, call 850-428-7783.

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Wed., September 4th, (5:30 - 7 p.m.) - Elephant Walk at Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

Monster Paddle at Harry T’s

Sat., October 26th, (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.) HarborWalk Village The only costumed stand up paddle poker run in the United States! You can paddle anything you want... SUP, kayak, canoe, outrigger, dragon boat, row boat, coffin...anything! Get the highest ranked poker hand and win a huge prize! For more information call 850-424-0600.

Pumpkinpalooza

Sat., October 26th, (5 -11 p.m.) HarborWalk Village Think innovation-because the winning stakes for most creative costume are high with HarborWalk Village as your destination for costume contests for both the little goblins and grown-up ghouls! There will be plenty of drinks and live entertainment to savor at this thrilling and chilling Halloween bash. Children can Trick or Treat with Merchants during business hours all day. Pumpkin decorating, free crafts, and face painting! For more information call 850-424-0600.

Pumpkinpalooza Kids’ Day

Sun., October 27th, (12 - 7 p.m.) HarborWalk Village Put your costume to the test with our annual kids’ costume contest. Create your own spooky arts and crafts and trick or treat throughout HarborWalk Village during this day of spooktacular family fun! For more information call 850-424-0600.

Trick-or-Treat off the Street

Thurs., October 31st, (10 a.m. - 9 p.m.) Silver Sands Premium Outlets Calling all goblins and ghosts, families with children 13 and under are invited to stroll the sidewalks at Silver Sands Premium Outlets in costume to collect goodies from each store. Look for the pumpkin sign in the window of participating stores. For more information call 850-654-9771.

Trick-or-Treat Street

Thurs., October 31st, (6 -8 p.m.) - The Village of Baytowne Wharf Friends, fireworks, and frights! Come experience this family friendly Halloween event.

Blueprint Health Studio of Destin is launching a new program to host fit camps that benefit local charities. Matt Staver, owner of Blueprint Health Studio, has developed this program to benefit four local charities in the area including Children in Crisis, EMERGE with the Emerald Coast Autism Society, Shelter House and Sacred Heart Foundation. The event is open to the public, and will be a casual mix and mingle style happy hour with light hors d’oeuvres. A representative from each charity will speak about the vision for their programs and what they plan to use their funds toward. Staver will also explain how the Fit Camp program works and answer any questions that guests may have. For more information call 850-502-1652.

View from the Stage - Auditions

Sat., September 7th, (6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) Journey Java Connection, Crestview View from the Stage will hold auditions for its third production, a holiday musical adaptation of “A Christmas Carol,” on Sept. 7 at 6:30pm and Sept. 8 at 5:00pm in the Journey Java Connection, 269 N. Main St. Actors, age 7 and up, are asked to come prepared with CD or sheet music and 16 bars of a song that demonstrates vocal range. You will also be asked to read. (British “upper crust” and Cockney accents are a plus.) Please provide a current photo and, if you have one, a resume of experience. Those interested in assisting on the various production crews are also welcome to attend. Production dates are Dec. 12-15. For more information visit the Crestview Community Theater Facebook page or call 850-420-6723 for further details or to become a production sponsor,

Emerald Coast Bridal Expo

Sun., September 8th, (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Ramada Plaza Beach Resort Showcase of local wedding services and professionals. For more information, please call 850-243-9161.

Emerald Coast Boat Show

Fri., September 13th - Sun., September 15th, (8 a.m. - 3 p.m.) - Emerald Coast Convention Center The Emerald Coast Boat Show will be bigger, better, and stronger for 2013. The new layout will not only include the parking lot of the Emerald Coast Convention Center, but it will also include the exhibit space inside. The additional space will be used to house

more boats and vendors, as well as better food opportunities for all attendees. The new layout will attract additional vendors to include marine electronics, engines, marinas and boating accessories that were not able to attend before. In water slips will now be available and made possible by the newest sponsor, Jet Dock. Jet Dock has provided over 400’ in state of the art portable floating docks. These docks will be installed at Mariners Park located behind the Emerald Coast Convention Center. The 2013 Emerald Coast Boat Show will be a full service boat show, offering everything from 16’ runabouts to over 60’ yachts. For more information, stay tuned to emeraldcoastboatshow.com for all of the new details as they become available. For more information, please call 941-780-0538.

FWB BBQ Festival

Fri., September 20th, (5 p.m. - 10 p.m.) - Sat., September 21st, (11 a.m. - 4 p.m.) - The Landing You know the truth—you’ve long envied our neighbors in Crestview and Destin for their wonderful BBQ cookoff events. Well, we have one of our very own right here in Fort Walton Beach, thanks to the combined efforts of the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Florida Panhandle BBQ Society, and the City of Fort Walton Beach. The FWB BBQ Festival will take place at the Landing on Fri., September 20, from 5 to 10 pm, and on Sat., September 21, from 11 am to 4 pm. This is the second annual event. Last year’s inaugural Festival was such a success that the Chamber and other sponsors decided to “double the fun” and offer our community twice the opportunities to sample some awardwinning entries. Come watch the cooking teams scramble to get their entries turned into the judges on time. Select teams will want your vote for the People’s Choice Award, so make sure you bring your appetite. The event is family friendly with activities for the kids. For more information, please call 850-244-8191

Fred Astaire Dance Fantasy Regional Showcase Sat., September 21st, (7 p.m.) FWB Civic Auditorium

Dance competition featuring Fred Astaire Dance Studios throughout the panhandle. For more information, call 850-244-4480.

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Be a Cowboy for a Day

Sun., September 29th, (2 - 6 p.m.) - Old Warrior Ranch, Crestview

9th Annual Hurricane Party

Fri., September 27th, (7 - 10 p.m.) - Bud & Alley’s Restaurant Mark your calendars and save the date for the 9th Annual Hurricane Party at Bud & Alley’s Restaurant in Seaside from 7-10 pm! This limited-ticket signature event benefits Children’s Volunteer Health Network and is one you won’t want to miss with delicious heavy hor d’oeuvres from Bud & Alley’s as well as a live and silent auction during the event. Tickets are $60 in advance and $75 at the door. Visit CVHNKids.org to purchase tickets. All proceeds from the event will help CVHN carry out its mission of facilitating medical, dental, vision and mental healthcare for uninsured and underinsured children. Purchase tickets: http:// www.xorbia.com/e/cvhn/hurricane-party/ or visit www.cvhnkids.org. For more information, please call 850-622-3200.

His “Tour”ical Tour of Okaloosa County Fri., September 27th, (8 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Emerald Coast Convention Center

Start the day at the Emerald Coast Convention Center and then spend the day visiting local attractions. You will experience the Gulfarium, the Destin Fishing Museum, the Destin Harbor, Heritage Park & Cultural Center, the Emerald Coast Science Center, Magnolia Grill, the Air Force Armament Museum, Historical Downtown Crestview and the Heritage Museum of NW Florida. Tickets are $25 until seats are sold out and lunch is included. For more information, please call Tammy’s Journeys at 850-243-3809.

4th Annual Destin Beer Festival to benefit Children in Crisis Sat., September 28th - Outside Chan’s Wine World in the Paradise Key shopping center See highlighted area for details.

66th Anniversary Air Force Ball

Sat., September 28th, (6 - 10 p.m.) - Emerald Coast Convention Center Come celebrate the Air Force’s 66th Anniversary Birthday Ball on September 28, 2013! This year’s theme is “Tradition of Service—Family and Airmen.” Attire for military is mess dress/semiformal and formal for civilians! This event is open to Military, Veterans, Retirees, and Civilians. Be prepared for an eventful evening

Family fun cowboy activities to benefit our local YMCA! Come to the Old Warrior Ranch for horse and pony rides, swimming, archery, petting zoo, fishing (bring your pole!), and food - hot dogs, baked beans, cookies, and a drink! For more information call 850-689-2999.

30th Northwest Florida Tri-County Fair Fine arts show

Sat., October 4th - Sun., October 5th - C.H. Bull Rigdon Fairgrounds & Recreation Complex, formerly The NW Florida Fairgrounds The Arts and Design Society is calling all artists to participate in the upcoming 30th Northwest Florida Tri-County Fair Fine arts show. Artists must turn in works for the show on Fri., October 4, noon-5 pm, and Sat., October 5, 8 am-noon. Entry fee for adults is $25/up to 5 pieces; high school and middle school students, $2/piece, up to 5 pieces. C.H. Bull Rigdon Fairgrounds and Recreation Complex, 1958 Lewis Turner Blvd (Rt. 189), Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547. A copy of the entry form with details is available on the website: http: // artsdesignsociety.org. For more information call 850-582-1329.

wine, food and public television presented. Three events covering an array of essential wine and food experiences are set for October, 18, 19 and 20 at various Pensacola Beach venues. To kickoff the Wine & Food Weekend, the new Pensacola Beach restaurant Red Fish, Blue Fish will host the “Opening Night Sunset Salute Reception and Tasting” from 5-8 p.m. on Fri., October 19. A more casual affair, the evening features our traditional walkabout tasting inviting guests to savor the gastronomical delights prepared by past Wine & Food chefs. Tickets are $50 per person. For more information call 850-484-1211.

Rocky Horror Picture Show

Fri., October 25th, (7-11 p.m.) - HarborWalk Village Relive the classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show” on the HarborWalk Village stage. Props will be provided. Costumes are expected. Doing the Time Warp is mandatory. For more information call 850-424-0600.

Beach Meets Fashion at South Walton Fashion Week Fri., October 11th - Sun., October 13th Grand Boulevard

South Walton Fashion Week will be coming to Grand Boulevard from Oct. 11—13. The event is a large-scale, multi-day event along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast that celebrates high fashion by featuring rising regional designers and models, chic local boutiques, runway shows, retail shopping experiences, and VIP parties. SWFW is presented by Visit South Walton and produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County in partnership with Monark Events and Grand Boulevard. Net proceeds benefit the Arts in Education Program of the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County. For more information visit swfw.org, or call 850-837-6241.

WSRE’s 25th Annual Wine & Food Classic Fri., October 18th - Sun., October 20th Pensacola, FL

WSRE is celebrating 25 years of legendary Wine & Food Classic fund-raising events with an entire weekend of festivities for lovers of

4th Annual Destin Beer Festival to benefit Children in Crisis

Sat., September 28th - Outside Chan’s Wine World in the Paradise Key shopping center There will be over 300 beers to sample and over 60 breweries in attendance. Proceeds will benefit Children in Crisis. The event will also offer various culinary stations, a VIP Tent, live entertainment and a merchandise booth. Some of the biggest names in the craft brewing industry will be exhibiting at this event. Tickets can be purchased online at destinbeerfestival.com or at any Wine World location. For more information call 850-864-4242.

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RUNS, WALKS & MORE to 5 mile events will help bring a lifetime of change for people facing breast cancer and their families. Every Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event is an incredible and inspiring opportunity to unite as a community to honor breast cancer survivors, raise awareness about what we can do to reduce our breast cancer risk, and raise money to help the American Cancer Society fight the disease with breast cancer research, information and services, and access to mammograms for women who need them. Sign up today and let’s finish the fight against breast cancer. Since 1993, more than 9 million cancer charity walkers across the country have raised more than $528 million through Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events to help fight breast cancer. Last year alone, dedicated supporters like you raised $68 million nationwide to help the American Cancer Society save more lives to help finish the fight against the disease. For more information call 850-244-3813 ext. 3556.

2nd Paddle at the Porch - The Destin SUP Cup Sun., September 15th, (10 a.m.) - The Back Porch Seafood & Oyster House

On Sun., Sept. 15, the second Paddle at the Porch - The Destin SUP Cup will be held in the beautiful emerald green waters behind one of Destin’s most loved restaurants, The Back Porch Seafood & Oyster House. The event features a one mile recreational race, three mile recreational race, and a six mile elite race, to be followed by awards (including $1,500 in cash prizes!), food, and fun! To register, go to www.active.com; you may also download our race brochure at www.destinchamber.com, complete, and return to Destin Area Chamber of Commerce, 4484 Legendary Drive, Suite A, Destin, FL 32541 or call 850-837-6241.

Fisher House 6th Annual “Fairways for the Fisher House” Golf Tournament and Gala Thurs., September 19th, (1:30 - 6 p.m.) Kelly Plantation

Fisher House of the Emerald Coast to Host 6th Annual “Fairways for the Fisher House” Golf Tournament and Gala. Each year Fisher House of the Emerald Coast serves over 600 guests free of charge. The mission of the Fisher House is to provide a safe, comfortable lodging facility for military families and veterans undergoing medical treatment in the local area. Join L-3 Crestview Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, Michles & Booth and Anderson Columbia Co in sponsorship of the upcoming Fairways for the Fisher House Golf Tournament and Gala. Sponsorships are still available, ranging from $200 to $15,000. Please join us for what is expected to be a wonderful event honoring America’s finest. The golf tournament will take place the 19th of September with a 1:30 PM, shotgun start at Kelly Plantation. The gala event will take place the 20th of September from 6pm-9pm at the Eglin Bayview Club with dinner, entertainment by the Mulligan’s, and a fabulous silent auction. Participants in the golf tournament receive gala tickets with their entry fee. Individual gala tickets may be purchased in advance for $50 or $1000 for a reserved table for ten. This event will sell out, so get your tickets now! For more information contact Kim Henderson at kim@fisherhouseemeraldcoast. org or call 850-259-4956.

2013 Okaloosa Walton Heart Walk

Sat., September 28th, (8 a.m.) - Northwest Florida State College The Okaloosa Walton Heart Walk is a noncompetitive walk that encourages people to take steps toward a heart-healthy lifestyle. This is an opportunity for individuals and corporate teams to improve their health by walking while simultaneously raising funds to help fight heart disease and stroke. The Heart Walk is free to attend and is open to the community. For more information please visit www.OWHeartWalk.org and click on Resources & Tools or Event Info on the middle of the screen or call 800-257-6941 ext. 6086.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of the Emerald Coast Sat., October 26th, (8 a.m.) - Village Baptist Church

The fight to end breast cancer starts with a single step. Take that step with us at one of our American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks. Just a few hours of your time at one of the non-competitive, 3

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GUITAR RECITAL—Featuring Kevin Manderville

Wed., September 4th, (7:30 p.m.) - Mattie Kelly Arts Center, Tyler Recital Hall The Northwest Florida State College Fine & Performing Arts Division presents a classical guitar recital in the Tyler Recital Hall of the Mattie Kelly Arts Center featuring Dr. Kevin Manderville of Montgomery, Alabama. An active solo recitalist, chamber musician, teacher and scholar, Manderville has appeared in major cities and festivals throughout North America and Europe, including Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, and has won top prizes at several international competitions. Donations will support the NWF State College music programs. For more information, call 850-729-5382.

PIANO RECITAL - NFSO Guest Artist Recital featuring Alon Goldstein Mon., September 9th, (7:30 p.m.) - Mattie Kelly Arts Center, Tyler Recital Hall

The Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra presents a special fund-raising recital Mon., September 9 at 7:30 p.m. with guest pianist Alon Goldstein, who recently made a superb debut as soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra. The recital features the works of Beethoven, Liszt, Ravel, Schubert and Ginastera. Tickets are available now through the Arts Center Box Office for $25 each. For a contribution of $100, patrons may receive two (2) recital tickets as well as an invitation to a wine reception the following evening, Tues., September 10th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. to meet this wonderful guest artist. For more information or tickets, visit www.mattiekellyartscenter.org or call 850-729-6000.

Backyard Boogie for the Arts

Fri., September 20th, (6:30 - 9 p.m.) - Williams Backyard Boogie at 1921 Chat Holly Road in Santa Rosa Beach Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast and the Forrest Williams Band are teaming up for a “Backyard Boogie for the Arts” on Fri., Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. in Santa Rosa Beach. Proceeds from the event will benefit Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast’s Arts in Medicine program. Tickets can be purchased for $30 in advance and $35 at the door.

Tickets will be on sale at the Sacred Heart Gift Shop beginning Aug. 1. The outdoor concert will be held at Williams Backyard Boogie at 1921 Chat Holly Road in Santa Rosa Beach. The public is encouraged to bring their own chairs, beverages and food; additional food will be available for purchase. Door prizes will be awarded at the event. For more information about the event, please contact Sharon Abele with Sacred Heart at 850-278-3081 or sabele@shhpens.org.

Harvest of Harmony

Sat., September 21st, (7 p.m.) - Niceville High School Auditorium Barbershop Harmony Show will feature: Choruses and Quartets from 5 Barbership Chapters. Including Youth Participants, you will hear the amazing 100-man Panhandle Chorus. Tickets are $10 at Bayou Bookstore in Niceville or available at the door the night of the show.

Northwest Florida Ballet - The Little Mermaid Sat., September 21st - Sun., September 22nd Mattie Kelly Arts Center See highlighted area for details.

NORTHWEST FLORIDA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - “An Austro Hungarian Journey” Concert

Sat., September 28th, (7:30 p.m.) - Mattie Kelly Arts Center, Mainstage Theater The Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra presents its season opening concert on September 28 at 7:30 p.m. with a guest

performance by pianist Asiya Korepanova of Russia. The “Austro-Hungarian Journey” concert of NFSO features acclaimed Wideman International Competition Gold Medal winner Korepanova performing Johannes Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2.The concert also includes dance-inspired music of the Waltz King, Johann Strauss, Jr., Overture to Die Fledermaus, followed by a suite of Hungarian dances, Dances of Galanta, arranged by Zoltan Kodaly. Tickets to NFSO concerts are $22.50 each for adults, and $16 each for Active Duty Military and youth age 18 and younger. For more information or tickets, visit www.mattiekellyartscenter.org or call 850-729-6000.

Sinfonia Gulf Coast and Seagar’s Present: “An Evening with Broadway’s Morgan James”

Thurs., October 10th, (5:30 p.m.) - Seagar’s Prime Steaks and Seafood Sinfonia Gulf Coast enters its eighth season of innovative musical programming on the Emerald Coast with a special performance on Thurs., Oct. 10, featuring Epic Records recording artist Morgan James. James, one of the most sought-after singers on the music scene today, returns to the Sinfonia stage following her debut at last season’s “Broadway Holiday.” The setting will be the recently renovated Seagar’s Prime Steaks and Seafood, which is the event’s presenting sponsor. The award-winning restaurant, located at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, will be transformed into an intimate cabaret

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Northwest Florida Ballet - The Little Mermaid Sat., September 21st - Sun., September 22nd - Mattie Kelly Arts Center

T H E A RT S theater. The evening will include a champagne toast and four-course dinner featuring the classic steakhouse cuisine for which Seagar’s, Northwest Florida’s first AAA Four Diamondrated restaurant, is known. Tickets are $150 and include food, wine, gratuities and the performance. The evening starts at 5:30 pm. For more information or tickets visit www. SinfoniaGulfCoast.org or call 850-269-7129.

THIS IS THE 60’s - National Touring Concert Event & NWFSC 50th Anniversary Gala! Sat., October 12th, (7:30 p.m.) - Mattie Kelly Arts Center Enjoy a national touring live concert experience at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Northwest Florida State College with “This is the 60’s” on October 12 at 7:30 p.m. Relive the generation that altered everything from hairstyles to human rights! Multi-media imagery and high concept stage design combine with national vocalists and the timeless music of the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Jefferson Airplane, Supremes, Monkeys, Janis Joplin, Temptations, Cream, Mama & Papas, Simon & Garfunkel & more! Come dressed in funky 1960’s garb for even more fun! Tickets to this show include two options: $50—Includes VIP reserved show seating for the 7:30 p.m. show and a 50th Anniversary Gala reception prior to the show from 6:00—7:30 p.m. in the Arts Center Galleries (Gala ticket required for admittance). $35—Includes show reserved seating for the 7:30 p.m. show. For more information or tickets, visit www.mattiekellyartscenter.org or call 850-729-6000.

MAMMA MIA!—National Tour Broadway Series

Tues., October 15th, (7:30 p.m.) - Mattie Kelly Arts Center

The enchanting story by Hans Christian Anderson of a beautiful young mermaid and a handsome prince brought together by fate and torn apart by the evil sea witch. Set to the music of Antonin Dvořák and choreographed by Katia Garza, audiences of all ages will love this beautiful tale. Performances will be held at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center September 21st at 7:30 pm & September 22nd at 2:30 p.m. For more information or tickets, visit www.mattiekellyartscenter.org or call 850-729-6000.

The national tour of the global smash hit “Mamma Mia!” appears October 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center of Northwest Florida State College in Niceville. The Broadway Series musical is based on the songs of the pop group ABBA. Celebrating 12 years and 5,000 performances in New York, the official national touring production of this romantic comedy will delight! Seen by over 50 million people worldwide, “Mamma Mia!” has premiered in more markets worldwide faster than any other musical in history! A mother and her daughter -- three possible dads -- and a walk down the aisle you’ll never forget! Hits include “Super Trouper”, “Lay All Your Love On Me”, “Dancing Queen”, “Knowing Me, Knowing You”, “Take A Chance On Me”, “Money, Money, Money”, “The Winner Takes It All”, “Voulez Vous”

and “SOS”. “This high-energy musical brings happiness wherever it goes!”—Time Magazine. Season package sales start August 16, 2013 (packages of 5 or more national touring shows receive a discount). Individual tickets are $49 each and are available by web starting August 30 at 5:00 p.m. and by phone or in-person starting September 3 at 10:00 a.m. A group discount of $5 off per ticket is available for groups of 10 or more. Group sales are by phone or in-person only. For more information or tickets, visit www.mattiekellyartscenter.org or call 850-729-6000.

JAKE’S WOMEN- NWF State College Fall Theatrical Production of Neil Simon Comedy Wed., October 23rd - Sat., October 26th, (7:30 p.m.) - Mattie Kelly Arts Center, Sprint Theater

Northwest Florida State College presents its production of the Neil Simon comedy “Jake’s Women” on October 23 to 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sprint Theater of the Mattie Kelly Arts Center on the college’s Niceville campus. Jake, a novelist who is more successful with fiction that with life, faces a marital crisis by daydreaming about the women in his life. The wildly comic and sometimes moving flashbacks played in his mind are interrupted by visitations from actual females. Jake’s women include a revered first wife who was killed years earlier in an accident, his daughter who is recalled as a child but is now a young woman, his boisterous and bossy sister, an opinionated analyst, his current wife who is leaving Jake for another man, and a prospective third wife. Call or click for tickets by phone or web starting September 3. Tickets are $15 adults and $10 for youth age 18 or younger. Box Office phone and in-person hours are Mon. to Fri. from 10:00 am to 4:00 p.m. The Box Office also opens at 6:00 p.m. each night of the play for any available at-the-door tickets, subject to availability. For more information or tickets, visit www. mattiekellyartscenter.org or call 850-729-6000.

BEYOND GLORY - National Tour Artist Series Mon., October 28th, (7:30 p.m.) - Mattie Kelly Arts Center

A unique exhibition of original sideshow, freak show, and circus banners from the 19th and 20th centuries showcases a form of entertainment from a by-gone era. Selections come thanks to the generosity of private collectors, Howard and Robin Marks of Sanford, Florida. The exhibit appears in both the Holzhauer and McIlroy Galleries and is free of charge. For more information or tickets, visit www. mattiekellyartscenter.org or call 850-729-6000.

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education mission. Admission is $10 per adult and children under 12 are free and MKAF members are $5. For more information visit, www.MattieKellyArtsFoundation.org or call 850-650-2226.

Silver Sands Premium Outlets Pink Event

All Month - October 1st - October 30th, (10 a.m. - 9 p.m.) - Silver Sands Premium Outlets Silver Sands Premium Outlets will team up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure to support breast cancer awareness, outreach, research, and treatment programs in local communities. Shoppers who donate $10 to support the cause receive a discount card entitling them to exclusive offers from participating merchants through October. Cash or credit donations will be taken at the Information Center, located between Michael Kors and DKNY. For more information call 850-654-9771.

Twin Hills Drum Circle

1st & 3rd Sun. of each month, (4 - 6 p.m.) Twin Hills Park on Hwy 90, Crestview

Pre-School Story Time

Every 1st & 3rd Tues. of each month, (1:30 p.m.) - Fort Walton Beach Library Let your child explore the magic of books: 3-5 year olds.

Wed. Night Concert Series

Every Wed. night, (7 - 9 p.m. in September) (6 - 8 p.m. in October) - Village of Baytowne Wharf Enjoy the continuation of the free Wed. Night Concert Series through the months of September and October. We’ll be tantalizing your musical taste buds with an array of musicians to entertain all of our guests.

Thurs. Night Concert Series - Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Concerts in the Village

Every Thurs. night, (7 p.m.) - Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village, Destin Held at the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in the heart of Destin and enjoy use of new permanent stage, the Dugas Pavilion, and Village Green. Concerts in the Village feature unique amenities for all ages, creating an enjoyable cultural experience. The Picnic Supper Club is a benefit to sponsors and available MKAF members who wish to purchase a season table to host friends, family or clients in a cultural atmosphere. Local featured restaurants alternate weekly serving fresh, affordable cuisine prepared on-site, and even offer a kid’s menu. Concert fans are welcome to bring their own picnic and wine or beverage of choice. Bottled water and soft drinks are available to purchase on-site with proceeds to benefit the MKAF’s cultural and

This is a fun music filled group for the community out at the park every 1st and 3rd Sun. of the month. It is a great chance to break out the drums and feel the beat or sit and relax and take a load off your feet! We play all types of percussion from hand drums, to djembes, to wooden sticks to buckets. All our welcome, including the kids. For more information call Tiffany at 772-323-6029.

Poetry & Music Jam

Every 2nd Tues. of each month, (6 - 7:45 p.m.) Crestview Public Library Poets and musicians are invited to bring their work and instruments to a free-form openmic poetry reading and jam session. For more information call Esther at 850-682-4432 or Rick at 850-585-6399.

Stargazing Basics

Every 3rd Tues. of each month, (6:30-8 p.m.) Crestview Public Library Tom Haugh with the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association will be at the Crestview Public Library from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every third Tues. to answer astronomy questions and help beginners get started stargazing. For more information visit www.nwfastro.org The library also has a telescope available for one-week checkout thanks to an NFAA donation. For library information call 850-682-4432 or go to www.cityofcrestview.org/library.php.

Opportunity Place

Contact CC Fearson at 850-659-3190.

Socks

Contact Nikole Wood at 850-863-8999.

PAWS

Contact Alicia Sikes at 850-243-1525.

Salvation Army

Contact Lisa Martinez at 850-243-4531.

Habitat for Humanity

Contact Mark McEnaney at 850-685-0686.

Florosa Fire Department

Contact Tom Peele at 850-581-2900.

VFW

Contact Harvey Eckoff at 850-244-3834.

Goodwill

Contact John at 850-837-8516.

Destin Community Center

Contact Lisa Firth at 850-654-5184.

Waterfront Rescue Mission

Contact Tina or Sharron at 850-244-2726.

Destin History & Fishing Museum Contact Kathy Blue at 850-837-6611.

Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge

Contact Susan Leivelle at 850-650-1880.

Boys & Girls Club

Contact Rita Cummins at 850-862-1332.

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DIRECTORY Planes, trains & automobiles . . . and everything else in between! The Emerald Coast has a wealth of attractions for all those who visit or call the coast home. It's amazing just how much there is to do if you embrace your adventurous spirit and simply explore your own backyard. Whether you're looking to plan a field trip or just a fun family outing, there's always something to look forward to on the Emerald Coast. Here are just a few ideas for places to visit. And don’t forget to send us your favorites! info@itsyourmagazine.com

Wesley Mansion Welcome to Eden Gardens State Park The focal point of this 161-acre park is the beautifully renovated, two-story Wesley house with its elegant white columns and wrap-around porch. The moss-draped live oaks and ornamental gardens inspire visions of hoop skirts and landed gentry. Named after a wealthy Florida timber family, the park is part of the family's estate. The house holds the second largest known collection of Louis XVI furniture in the United States. Visitors can also take a stroll along the grounds and enjoy the picnic area. 181 Eden Gardens Road Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459 850-267-8320 www.floridastateparks.org/ EdenGardens/

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EMERGENCY NUMBERS Sheriff & Police Okaloosa County Sheriff �� 850-651-7400 www.sheriff-okaloosa.org

Walton County Sheriff �� 850-892-8186 www.waltonso.org

Bay County Sheriff ��850-747-4700 www.bayso.org

Escambia County Sheriff �� 850-436-9580 www.escambiaso.com

Santa Rosa County Sheriff �� 850-983-1100 www.santarosasheriff.org

Ft. Walton Beach Police �� 850-833-9546 www.fwb.org

Panama City Beach Police �� 850-233-5000 www.beachpolice.org

Florida HWY Patrol �� 800-665-2794 www.flhsmv.gov/fhp

Florida Poison Control �� 800-222-1222 www.fpicn.org

US Coast Guard ��850-244-7147 www.uscg.mil/d8/stadestin

Fire Department Destin ��850-837-8413 www.destinfire.com

Ft. Walton Beach �� 850-833-9565 www.fwb.org/fire

South Walton ��850-267-1298 www.swfd.org

Navarre �� 850-939-5236 www.hnfd.org

Niceville ��850-897-3689 www.northbayfd.org

Crestview �� 850-682-6121 www.crestviewfl.org

Panama City Beach �� 850-872-3053 www.pcbfire.com

Medical Centers & Hospitals Destin Emergency Care ��850-837-9194 www.fwbmc.com/our-services/destinemergency-care-center.dot

Ft. Walton Beach Medical �� 850-863-7610 www.fwbmc.com

N. Okaloosa Medical Center �� 850-689-8100 www.northokaloosa.com

Libraries Destin ��850-837-8572 www.readokaloosa.org/details_destin.html

Ft. Walton Beach �� 850-833-9590 www.readokaloosa.org/details_destin.html

Walton ��850-267-2809 www.focbl.com or www1.youseemore.com/ walton/about.asp?p=22

Navarre �� 850-981-7323 www.santarosa.fl.gov/libraries

Crestview �� 850-682-4432 www.cityofcrestview.org/library.htm

Niceville �� 850-279-4863 www.cityofniceville.org/library.html

Chambers of Commerce Destin ��850-837-6241 www.destinchamber.com

Navarre ��850-939-3267 www.navarrechamber.com

Ft. Walton Beach �� 850-244-8191 www.fwbchamber.org

Walton County ��850-267-0683 www.waltonareachamber.com

Niceville �� 850-678-2323 www.nicevillechamber.com

Crestview �� 850-682-3212 www.crestviewchamber.com

Pensacola �� 850-438-4081 www.pensacolachamber.com

Panama City Beach �� 850-235-1159 www.pcbeach.org

Museums Air Force Armament �� 850-651-1808 www.afarmamentmuseum.com

Destin History & Fishing ��850-837-6611 www.destinhistoryandfishingmuseum.org

Indian Temple Mound Museum �� 850-833-9595 www.trailoffloridasindianheritage.org

Heritage Museum of NW FL �� 850-678-2615 www.heritage-museum.org

Walton County Heritage ��850-951-2127 www.waltoncountyheritage.org

Wesley Mansion �� 850-231-4214

White Wilson Medical-Destin ��850-837-3848 White Wilson Medical-Ft. Walton �� 850-863-8100

Post Offices

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Sacred Heart �� 850-278-3000 www.sacredheartemerald.org

Emerald Coast Urgent Care �� 850-654-8878 www.emeraldcoasturgentcare.com

Niceville Twin Cities �� 850-678-4131 tchospital.com

Navarre Baptist �� 850-939-4888 www.ebaptisthealthcare.org/BMPNavarre

Experience the feeling of swimming in the Gulf of Mexico with an awardwinning exhibit of fish caught in Destin. View a large collection of antique fishing rods and reels. The most unique is constructed of split bamboo with an original Penn Reel that belonged to Ernest Hemingway. Enjoy vintage photographs of early Destin settlers, boat captains and much more. Tues. 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Wed. 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Thurs. 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Fri. 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Sat. 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Admission Fees: Adults $5 Seniors & Military $4 Children $3; Children under 6 are Free Destin History & Fishing Museum 108 Stahlman Ave. Destin, FL 32541 850-837-6611 www.destinhistoryand fishingmuseum.org

www.floridastateparks.org/EdenGardens

Emerald Coast Science Center �� 850-644-1261

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Destin History & Fishing

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Destin ��850-837-6312 Ft. Walton Beach �� 850-244-2625 South Walton �� 850-269-1186 Navarre �� 850-939-0381 Niceville �� 850-678-2021 Crestview �� 850-682-2634

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Public Transportation

Delta �� 800-221-1212

Okaloosa County Transit ��850-833-9168 www.rideoct.org

Mid Bay Bridge ��850-833-7562 www.mid-bay.com

United Airlines �� 800-864-8331

Movie Theaters

AMC Destin Commons 14 ��850-650-4579 At the Destin Commons Mall

Cinema Plus ��850-302-0129 Downtown FWB

Lively 10 ��850-654-2992 Off of Hwy 98 in Destin

Regal Sun Plaza ��850-244-4252

Air Force Armament Experience the aviation warfare armament from the early days of World War I right through to today's high tech planes and bombs. Inside, you'll find an extensive collection of weaponry and interactive displays that will amaze and intrigue. Outside displays include vintage military aircraft including the fastest plane ever built - the SR-71 Blackbird! Admission is FREE and all are welcome! Mon. 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Tues. 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Wed. 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Thurs. 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Fri. 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Sat. 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Sun. Closed Air Force Armament Museum 100 Museum Dr. Eglin AFB, FL 32542 850-651-1808 www.afarmamentmuseum.com

www.delta.com Service may be provided by Delta or a Delta Connection carrier. Provides nonstop service daily to Atlanta, GA (ATL).

Mary Esther Cutoff

UA Santa Rosa 10 ��850-243-5260 At the Santa Rosa Mall in FWB

Radio Stations

www.united.com Express Jet provides nonstop service to Houston, TX (IAH).

US Airways �� 800-428-4322 www.usairways.com Provides non-stop daily service to Charlotte, NC (CLT) and Washington, DC (DCA).

Southwest �� 1-800-I-FLY-SWA / 800-435-9792 www.southwest.com Provides non-stop flights daily to and from Baltimore, MD (BWI), Houston, TX (HOU), Nashville, TN (BNA), and Orlando, FL (MCO) with connecting service to international destinations.

AirTran ��800-Air-Tran / 800-247-8726

1120 AM – Progressive Talk 1260 AM – Fox News Talk 1340 AM – ESPN Sports 91.1 FM – Contemporary Christian 92.1 FM – Oldies 93.3 FM – Adult Contemporary 95.3 FM – Talk Radio – Local Crestview 98.1 FM – Country 99.5 FM – Rock 102.1 FM – Classic Rock 103.1 FM – Adult Contemporary 105.5 FM – Country 106.3 FM – Smooth Jazz 107.3 FM – Classic Rock

www.airtran.com 3 Daily Flights to Atlanta with 351 seats.

Rental Cars

Avis ��800-331-1212 Enterprise ��800-261-7331 National �� 877-222-9058 Budget �� 800-527-0700 Hertz ��800-654-3131

Airports NW Florida Regional Airport – VPS ��850-651-7160 www.flyvps.com

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport–Panama City Beach ��850-763-6751 www.iflybeaches.com

Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional ��850-436-5000 www.flypensacola.com

Destin Airport ��850-651-7160 www.flydts.com

Crestview Airport – Bob Sikes ��850-651-7160 www.flycew.com

Airlines American Eagle ��800-433-7300 www.aa.com Provides non-stop service to Dallas, TX (DFW).

It’s our goal to make this guide as useful and complete as possible. If we have omitted any resource you feel could be useful to our community of readers, please feel free to send us your recommendations at: info@itsyourmagazine.com

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Ft. Walton Beach, Florida (Near Uptown Station, Off of Hospital Dr.) Destin

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