News Briefs - May 22, 2010

Come on out to the Centennial today!

The Rock Holiness Church will be celebrating its centennial year on May 22, 2010. In 1910, the land for the church was donated to three brothers, Lee, Will, and Seabern Golden, who wanted to build a Free Holiness church. The brothers were joined by Henry Presley and Frank Sunday to build the church on Upper Creek Road in Flomaton, Alabama. Many descendants of The Rock founders live throughout the Jay, Milton, and Bagdad areas of Florida and Flomaton and Brewton areas of Alabama. Descendants include William Lee Golden of the The Oak Ridge Boys and Curtis Golden, former State Attorney of the First Judicial Circuit of Florida. A full day of events is planned, including a bluegrass band, speakers, and gospel singing. The Friendship Fire Department will be selling plate lunches and drinks. You are invited to come in period dress and bring a lawn chair for your comfort. Come and enjoy the centennial celebration of The Rock Holiness Church and Cemetery on Upper Creek Road in Flomaton, Alabama.

Pace High presents their Spring Finale concert

The Pace High School  will present their Spring Finale Concert at the UWF Mainstage Theatre on Saturday, May 29 beginning at 2 p.m.  The Pace High School Concert Band will be conducted by Jarod Leddy, the Symphonic Winds will be conducted by Amanda Leddy. Percussion Ensembles will also perform. There will be a 2 p.m., 4 p.m. (Patriot Choirs) and a 6 p.m. concert. Admission is free for all concerts, but seating is limited. Doors will open 30 minutes before each concert begins. The Pace High School Visual Arts department will be presenting their 2010 Exhibition in tandem with the finale concerts. The Gallery exhibiting hundreds of student’s artwork will open at 12 noon and will remain open until the conclusion of the concerts.

Immanuel Baptist to host a Reception

The Immanuel Baptist Church will a special reception on Sunday, May 23, for Interim pastor, Dr. Jerry Passmore for his service here at Immanuel. He will preach his last sermon on May 30, as Pastor Ronnie Coleman will begin his ministry on the following Sunday. Immanuel Baptist Church is located in Pace at 4187 Highway 90 in Pace.

Free Fish Fry and Concert

First Baptist Church of Bagdad will be having a free fish fry today, Saturday, May 22, from 5 to 6 p.m. At 6:00 p.m., Christian Connections and First Baptist Church of Bagdad presents a free concert for the community featuring 5 regional Christian based bands: Falling Down Broken, F.A.C.E., Lil Royalty, Twelve Gates, and Road To Damascus. Concert is free but bringing a canned good is suggested to help with the church food pantry. Concert will go till 10 p.m. at the church, located at 4529 Forsythe Street in Bagdad.

Leavins in Concert

Christ United Methodist Church will host Stephanie Leavins in concert on Sunday, May 23, at 11 a.m.  The church is located at 5983 Dogwood Drive in Milton. Everyone is invited to attend this special service. For more information, call 623-8820 or 626-0696.

City of Milton Holiday Garbage Route schedule

City Hall will be closed to allow employees to observe the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 31. Garbage routes will be picked up as follows: Monday route picked up on Tuesday; Tuesday route picked up on Wednesday; Thursday & Friday route picked up as scheduled. City Hall’s Public Works desk and accounting window will resume operation on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 7:30 a.m.

Birds, Bees, Bugs & Butterflies Open House

The Milton Garden Club will be presenting their award-winning Birds, Bees, Bugs & Butterflies on Saturday, June 5 from 9 a.m.. to noon. This is an Open House with exhibits, hands on projects and giant bugs. It is for children under 12 years of age. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. There will be hands-on projects and each child will receive two plants to take home with them. Birds, Bees, Bugs and Butterflies received the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs top award for Environmental programs for youth. The competed with all garden clubs in the state of Florida to win this award. Admission is free. For more information, call Sandra at 850/623-6321.

Opera performance at Holley-Navarre Primary School

You are cordially invited to From Words to Music: “Walter the Baker.”

This is an opera written and composed by second grade students at Holley-Navarre Primary School. In partnership with the Pensacola Opera, based on the story “Walter the Baker” by Eric Carle, the opera will be May 27 in the morning at 8:10 and 9:10 a.m. It will also be in the evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Holley-Navarre Primary School Cafeteria, 8019 Escola Street in Navarre.

Stroke Prevention Seminar scheduled

Sacred Heart Hospital’s SENIORSpirit! Program will present a free seminar entitled, “Stroke Prevention: Steps You Can Take to Reduce Your Risk” on Thursday, May 27, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in the Rehabilitation Center at The Club in Gulf Breeze. Seminar will be presented by Dr. Terry Neill, a board certified critical care neurologist and the medical director of the Sacred Heart Regional Stroke Center. As seating is limited, pre-registration is encouraged. Please call 850/416-1620 or 1-877-416-1620. Location is The Club, 1230 Crane Cove Blvd., Gulf Breeze.

SBDC at UWf offers workshop

The Small Business Development Center at the University of West Florida, 401 E. Chase Street, Suite 100, is presenting a Brown-Bag Lunch on Wednesday, June 2 from noon to 1 p.m., entitled, “BFF’s (Best Friends Forever) in Government Procurement.” Who are your BFFs in the federal government and why? The seminar is free. Pre-registration is required. Presentation is by Laura Subel, Florida PTAC Coordinator/Counselor. Since our funding agency requires a minimum number of attendees, we cancel workshops that don’t meet these requirements. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. To register call 850/595-0063. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch.

SRC Home Community Educators’ Cultural Arts Exhibit

Santa Rosa County Home Community Educators held a Cultural Arts Exhibit at their monthly meeting on May 6. Articled for judging were shown by HCE members.

4-H Project assistant Lauren Pace set up the exhibit of artistic and other articles made by 4-H members of the county. Judges of the cultural arts were Leanne Connell and Joy McDonald, active members of the Santa Rosa 4-H program. The following are the winners listed by category: Crocheting—1-Baby Afghan, Melba Barley; 2-Afghan, Melba Barley; 3-Cancer hats, Beverly Norton. Embellishment—1-Sweatshirt Jacket, Melba Barley, 2-Sweatshirt Jacket, Beverly Norton, 3-“Stick it Again”, Virginia Reddoch. Clothing—1-Child’s Crayon Bib, Lucy Sanders; 2-Women’s Craft Apron, Lucy Sanders. Painting—1-Virginia Reddoch. Machine Stitchery—1-Wall Hanging, Louise Taylor, 2-Bag Holder, Louise Taylor, 3-Tissue Box Holder, Louise Taylor. Jewelry Making—1-Crochet-Braided Necklace and Earrings, Virginia Reddoch, 2-Crochet Necklace, Virginia Reddoch, 3-Pink Beaded Bracelet, Melba Barley. Miscellaneous—1-Sun Visor, Virginia Reddoch. Overall Best in Show went to Melba Barley for her Sweatshirt Jacket.

Public Works/Physical Plant Committee to meet

The City of Milton’s Public Works/Physical Plant Committee will meet on Thursday, May 27 at 8 a.m. in Conference Room B of City Hall, 6738 Dixon Street. All meetings are open to the public. For more information, call 983-5411,