Community Happenings

All area codes are 850 unless specified.

America Recycles Day
Drop drink cans off at McDonald’s restaurants, Fort Walton Beach City Hall or Sam’s Club from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 14 and receive a coupon for a free ice cream sundae at McDonald’s if donating at least 15 cans.

Booksigning
Don Shroeder will sign copies of his book, “Air Raid Nights and Radio Days: Hanging on for Dear Life,” from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 14 at Eagles’ Wings Books and Gifts, 14071-F Emerald Coast Parkway in Destin.

Camellia Show
From 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 14 in the atrium of Westwood Retirement Resort, 1001 Mar Walt Drive in Fort Walton Beach. Admission is free.

Canine Carnival 2009
Alaqua Animal Refuge Carnival takes place Nov. 14 at Gulf Place in Santa Rosa Beach.

Community Yard Sale
From 7 a.m. to noon Nov. 14 at the Destin History and Fishing Museum, 108 Stahlman Ave.

Grand Giveaway
Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 14 at McCaskill & Company, 13390 U.S. 98 West. A $1,000 gift card will be given away. No purchase necessary.

Yard sale
Members and friends of the Arts & Design Society of Fort Walton Beach will hold their annual yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Art Center, 17 First Street.

Book Fair
Destin Elementary’s First Book Fair Weekend will be held Nov. 14 and 15 at Barnes & Nobles. The Media Center at the school will receive 15 to 25 percent of all sales. Mention DES when checking out.
Saturday events include dance lessons with Coach Watson and Coach Jacobson at 11 a.m.; Dr. Seuss Hour with principal Mrs. Gardner at noon; Dora stories with librarian Mrs. Clark at 1 p.m.; Cupcake decorating at 2 p.m.; arts and crafts with Abrakadoodle at 3 p.m. Girl Scout troops will wrap gifts and raffle drawings will be held throughout the day. Vote for favorite second grade puppet.
Sunday events include Santa’s arrival at 1 p.m. and music by harpists; face painting from 1 to 4 p.m.; cat clinic at 2 p.m.; and a Lego construction contest at 3 p.m. K Kids will wrap gifts. Vote for favorite second grade puppet.

dressbarn’s event for Destin teachers
dressbarn’s special V.I.P. (Very Indulgent Party) shopping event for educators will take place through Nov. 15. A special event on one of the four days will allow teacher to get tips on their wardrobe, be pampered with personal service and receive 15 percent off their purchases, Call 654-9705 for event day.

 Boating seminar
A boating seminar, Marine Radar, will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 16 at the University of West Florida Coombs Campus on Lovejoy Road in Fort Walton Beach. Call 315-0686 or 474-2914. Registration is available on-line at www.uwf.edu. Cost is $40. Call 315-0686.
•Nov. 23: Boat Handling Under Power
•Nov. 30: Knots, Bends, and Hitches

Bridgeway Senior Program
Bridgeway Senior Program will deliver the following meals the week of Nov. 16-20:
•Monday: Pepper beef steak.
•Tuesday: Glazed ham.
•Wednesday: Beef spaghetti casserole.
•Thursday: BBQ chicken patty.
•Friday: Savory beef strips.

Senior seminar
Sacred Heart Senior Services and Mainstay Financial Group, Inc. present a free seminar on the “Irrevocable Funeral Trust” at 10 a.m. Nov. 16 in the Suite 3 Resource Center conference room at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast. To register, call 278-3600.                                                            
Career workshops
The Career Resource Center at NWF State College will hold workshops from 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 327 at the NWFSC Fort Walton Beach Campus, 1170 Martin Luther King. Jr. Blvd.
The “Resume Writing” workshops are Nov. 16 and 17 and “Interviewing Techniques” workshops are Nov. 18 and 19. To reserve a seat, call 729-5227.
 
Holiday Job Fair
Silver Sands will host “Shop for a Holiday Job” from 1 to 6 p.m. Nov. 18. Visit Shopper Services, near Michael Kors, to fill out application. Call 654-9771, ext. 1.

Web conference
A free Web conference, The Best Care for Your Parents: Senior Care Solutions and Potential Pitfalls, will be offered at 7 p.m. (EST) Nov. 19 by Home Instead Senior Care. To register, visit  www.caregiverstress.com.

Science Friday Seminar
The Science Friday free seminars hosted by the Science Department at Northwest Florida State College presents “Fossil Hominins: Evidence for Human Evolution” at 11 a.m. Nov. 20 in the Robert E. Greene, Jr. Science building on the Niceville campus in the main lecture hall, room S-110. Call 729-5376.    
 
Florida Trail Association
The Florida Trail Association will hold the following events. Visit http://westgate. floridatrail.org or call the listed number.  
•Nov 20: A 3 or 6 mile hike on the Dunes Trail on Pensacola Beach, 8 a.m. Call 932-0125.
•Nov 21: Canoe or kayak for a 7 mile paddle on Pine Log Creek, 9 a.m. Call 974-2078.
•Nov 24: Monthly meeting at Bayou Blues in Niceville, 6 p.m. Visitors welcome. Call 682-6098.
•Nov. 25-27: Celebrate Thanksgiving camping, hiking, and bike riding at Bear Lake, 8 a.m. Pot luck lunch on Thanksgiving Day. Call 682-6098.
        
Covenant Hospice Garage Sale
The annual Covenant Hospice Garage Sale will be held Nov. 20-21 at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds in Fort Walton Beach. Items needed include furniture, housewares, appliances, jewelry, books, toys, etc. No clothing will be accepted. Big ticket items are also needed such as cars trucks, boats and RVs. All donations are tax-deductible and the proceeds benefit Covenant Hospice patient and family services in Okaloosa and Walton counties. To donate, call 729-1800.

Booksigning
Charlotte Satter will sign copies of her children’s book, “Learning Colors is Fun,” at 9 a.m. Nov. 28 at Fitz and Emme Children’s store at the Market Shops of Sandestin. Call 267-2868.

DC Kid’s Club Read & Grow
Destin Commons’ Kids Club will feature Read ‘n Grow, geared to children from 3- to 6-years old from 10 to 11 a.m. Dec. 3 at the Playground.
Kids can use their imagination to design their own snowman inspired by the work of Norman Rockwell.

Kids in the Kitchen
Sarah K’s Gourmet and 30a Media Inc will film a regular segment featuring local children ages 4 to 14 who aspire to be chefs. Segment will teach nutrition, cooking skills and math skills while showcasing a young chef.
Send recent picture of child along with age, contact information and age appropriate recipe to Sarah K’s Gourmet, 34940 U.S. 98, Suite 183 Destin FL 32541.
The recipes must meet be 10 ingredients or less, simple and fresh ingredients, family friendly and age appropriate cooking processes.

Destin Library
The following events are held regularly at the Destin Library. Call 837-8572
•Tai Chi for Arthritis: At 7 a.m.  Wednesdays. Cost is $5/class.
•Cuddlers & Toddlers Storytime: From 3 t 3:45 p.m. Tuesdays and 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Thursdays for ages 4 months to 4 years.
•Independent Film Series: Independent and foreign films shown at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month.
•Friends of the Destin Library: Monthly meeting held at 10 a.m. the second Friday of each month.

Destin Community Center
All activities are at the Destin Community Center, unless noted. Call 654-5184 for information and to register. Persons with disabilities who require assistance are asked to notify the center 48 hours in advance.
•Brazilian Martial Arts: Offered at 8 p.m. Mondays.
•Ballroom dance classes: Learn swing, Latin and ballroom dance from 7 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday. Cost: $10/person.
•Chair yoga: 10 a.m. Thursdays. Cost: $2.
•Dodgeball: 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays for ages 17 and up.
•Duplicate bridge: At 9:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays and 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Entry fee: $5. No partner needed.
•Fencing: From 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 678-9190.
•Game room: Open to children 10 and older and under 10 accompanied by adult from 1 to 9 p.m. Monday-Friday.
•Intermediate party bridge: At 12:45 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at Buck Destin Park. Call 837-1967.
•Jazzercise class: 6 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
•Line dancing: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays for beginners and intermediates Begins Nov. 4. Cost $5.
•Low impact aerobics: 9:15 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Begins Nov. 2. Bring water and a towel. Cost $3.
•Table tennis: 8 to 11 a.m. Thursdays.
•Volleyball: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays.
•Walk to music: From 8 to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday.
•Woodcarving: Coastal Wood Carvers meet at 9 a.m. Fridays. Fee: $3 per class.
•Zumba: Dance fitness at 11 a.m. Thursdays. Cost: $6.