News Briefs - Dec. 3, 2011
City of Milton meetings
City of Milton’s City Council will meet in Executive Committee Dec. 5 at 4 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Milton City Council will meet in regular session on Dec. 13 at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
For more information, contact the city manager’s office at 983-5411. All meetings are open to the public.
Operation Santa
The Bagdad Volunteer Fire Department is accepting stuffed animal donations for operation Santa, an event the station has carried out for years. You as members of the community can put a smile on the many faces of children by simply cleaning out a closet, toy box, shed or collecting from friends. Donations can be dropped off at the station or picked up by a member of the department by calling the station at 623-8111.
GCBMA monthly concert
The GCBMA November/December concert on Dec. 3 at PSC, Milton Campus, Building 4200 the Student Activity Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. and concerts start at 6 p.m. Performing the December concerts are Big Bend Bluegrass from Chipley, Fla., at 6 p.m. and High Cotton from Milton at 7 p.m. Public is welcome! The admission is $3 for GCBMA members and $5 for non-members. The PSC Alpha Beta Gamma Student Business Club offers dinners and refreshments starting at 5 p.m. After the concerts there are door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. For more information call, (850) 623-3325
Heritage Chapel Christmas Concert
Heritage Chapel at 3375 Garcon Point Road in Milton will host a Christmas Concert with Craig and Dianna Pippen on Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. The church is located at
Bagdad Heritage Tour 2011 – “Christmas Past”
The Bagdad Village Preservation Association will present the annual Bagdad Heritage Tour, on Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
- Capping off the evening at 5:00 will be the Milton City Singers, a choir of 80 plus middle school students singing as we light the tree in the Village Center.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 children 10 and under, and are available at the Bagdad Village Museum, the Copper Possum, Bagdad Village Homes and Land, and at the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce. The tickets include entrance to all tour venues, porch plays, and live music. Receive a free commemorative Christmas ornament with advance ticket purchase.
Tour patrons can purchase homemade soups, delicious bread pudding and other food items in the Dining Hall of the historic Bagdad Methodist Church or sweets at the Christmas Cottage in Brown’s Baber Shop.
For more information, contact 293-5349, 554-4669 or visit the association's web site at www.bagdadvillage.org.
Santa Rosa Republican’s meeting
The Republican Club of Santa Rosa County will hold its next monthly meeting and Dutch Treat Dinner at The Club at Hidden Creek, 3070 PGA Blvd, in Navarre, FL 32566 at 6:30 P.M. On Dec. 6. The featured speaker will be: Tim Wyrosdick, Superintendent of Schools for Santa Rosa County. For additional information please contact Morgan Lamb, President The Republican Club of Santa Rosa County, (850) 939 2409 or e-mail morganlamb@bellsouth.net.
Alzheimer’s Family Services offers Alzheimer’s support group
Alzheimer's Family Services provides monthly support groups for family members or friends coping with a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. A support group discussing “What You Need to Know Regarding Wills, Estates, and Power of Attorney” presented by Jason Waddell , Elder Law attorney will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Dec. 8 at the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce, located at 5247 Stewart St. The support group is free and respite care is available. Support Groups are a means for caregivers and others interested in learning more about Alzheimer’s disease to exchange ideas, gather information and discuss their concerns with others who are dealing or have dealt with the same issues. To register for this support group or for additional information, call 850-478-7790 or visit www.AlzFamServ.org.
NARFE Meeting
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), Chapter 917 will not have their regular monthly meeting in December. Chapter 917 will meet withe Pensacola Chapter 086 at the Bayview Senior Center, 2000 E. Lloyd Street, Pensacola on December 13, 2011, at 12 noon. This is the annual Christmas Party and a small gift to exchange would be appreciated. Lunch will be paid for Chapter 917 members. Please RSVP to Dorothy Griggers at 626 2569 by December 6. Also attending will be Blue Cross and Blue Shield representative.
Santa Rosa Bay Bridge Authority Meeting
The Santa Rosa Bay Bridge Authority Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday Dec. 14, in the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Conference Room C, at 5:30p.m. located at 6025 Old Bagdad Highway Milton, Florida. For further information call (850) 981-2718. Please use rear entrance.
Elks HOOP SHOOT Returns December 17
The Pensacola Beach Elks Lodge is proud to announce the return of the National Hoop Shoot Contest to Santa Rosa County. Invitations have been sent to all Santa Rosa County elementary and middle schools to have their Hoop Shoot teams ready for this years contest to be held Dec. 17, at Gulf Breeze High School gym.
Each school will hold their on contest to determine which boys and girls will represent their school in each of the three age groups (8-9 – 10-11 – 12-13) in the girls and boys division. Each team will go head to head at the local contest on Dec. 17.
The winners will form the Pensacola Beach Elks entry in the District contest also held at Gulf Breeze High School Gym on Jan. 14, 2012. The District contest will host teams from Elks lodges in Warrington, Navarre, Crestview, Destin, Tri City, as well as Pensacola Beach.
The District winners move on to the State North Regional in Live Oak on Jan. 28. The winners continue on to the State Championship in Umatilla on February 18. State winners next go to the National Southeast Regional in Valdosta on March 17 and the winners go to Nationals at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield MA on April 27-28.
National winners have their name added to the Elks Hoop Shoot winner’s plaque in the Basketball Hall of Fame
There is NO COST to any of the participants – the Elks pick up the cost of travel, food, and lodging for all participants and their families.
Al-Anon meetings
Al-Anon meets every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the portable behind Woodbine United Methodist Church. They also have a Spanish meeting at St. Rose of Lima Church every Friday at 10 a.m. in Room 2 of the Educational Building. Al-Anon is a support group for family members of people who have alcohol abuse issues.
