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Youth Explosion 2008
December 5, 2008
to December 7, 2008
Port St. Joe
A community wide youth event - for details go to www.gr8tnessnside.com
Churches throughout Port St. Joe and surrounding communities have come together to make a difference in the lives of the youth of our community. Dec. 5-7 of this year, young people of Gulf County from all races will experience Youth Explosion 2008. The theme for this event is "Developing the Greatness Inside". Kicking off the conference is a full concert featuring two outstanding bands. Seminars and workshops with topics including AIDS / HIV awareness, Drug, Alcohol & Tobacco awareness, Peer Pressure and a host of other topics, will fill the day on Saturday. International motivational speakers, youth groups from surrounding states and recording artist are all coming to our community to encourage our youth to be the best they can be. We are in need of the partnership of all churches, civic organizations, businesses and individuals to make this event a success. Please contact Troy White at 850-242-9274 to get involved. Or for more information log onto our website: www.Gr8tnessnside.com
Christmas on the Coast
December 6, 2008
Port St. Joe
Sat. Dec. 6.
Reindeer Run 5K ,
SaltAir Farmers' Market 10am - 2pm
Lighted Street Parade 6:45 pm,
photos with Santa,
After Parade street dance
- Lighted Boat Parade
SaltAirFarmers' Market
December 6, 2008 10:00 AM
- 2:00 PM
Downtown Port St. Joe
The Port St. Joe SaltAir Farmers' Market brings fresh seasonal produce from local small farmers and much more to Florida's Forgotten Coast. Throughout the growing season, regionally grown vegetables and fruit, locally harvested Gulf seafood, carefully crafted artisan goods, and educational opportunities highlight the market's. Located in downtown Port St. Joe, the SaltAir Farmers' Market serves as a community gathering place and cultural center where attendees can enjoy arts, workshops, live music, and exhibitions while shopping the market and Reid Avenue's retail district.
Christmas Celebration of Lights
December 7, 2008
Mexico Beach - Sunset Park
Forgotten Coast Builders' Assn. Christmas Party/December Meeting
December 11, 2008 6:30 PM
- 9:00 PM
Realtors' Assn. Of Franklin & So. Gulf Counties, Apalachicola
Forgotten Coast Builders Association
December Meeting/ Christmas Party
Next Thursday December 11, 2008
@ Gulf/Franklin Co Realtor's Assoc
in Apalachicola
Social Hour: 6:30pm Brief
Meeting: 7:00pm
(All times are Eastern)
Come enjoy dinner, drinks and Texas Hold Em' Tournament!!
**We are still accepting nominations for the 2009 Board of Directors,
nomination forms are enclosed in your newsletter.
Return it to us by mail or bring it to the meeting.
Howard Creek Christmas Parade and Party
December 13, 2008
to December 14, 2008
Fisherman's Landing, 7681 Doc Whitfield Rd.
Parade on Dec 13th - line up at 5pm.Parade @ 6pm CT. Christmas Party with Santa Clause Dec 14th 2-4CT.
Wewahitchka Christmas Parade
December 20, 2008
Lake Alice Park, Wewahitchka
Wewahitchka Christmas Lights in the Park When: 12/20/2008
Where: Lake Alice Park, Wewahitchka
The Wewahitchka Womens Club sponsors the annual Christmas Lights in the Park holiday festival on Saturday December 20 beginning at 10:00 am CT at Lake Alice. Children and Family entertainment will be available all day long at the park with live music, a 5K Jingle Bell Run, craft and food vendors. The City of Wewahitchka presents the Christmas Parade at dark (around 5:00) along Main Street and ending at Lake Alice Park where the trees wil be lit and children will share cookies and coco with Santa.
Contact the Wewahitchka Womens Club for details at 850-639-5588 or for parade information call City Hall at 850-639-2605.
BIKES FOR
BOYS & GIRLS
OF GULF COUNTY 2008
Sponsored by:
Gulf Correctional Institute
&
North Florida Child Development, Inc
Gulf Correctional Institute Warden Randy Tifft and North Florida Child Development, Inc, Executive Director Sharon Gaskin are entering into the second annual project of providing bikes for children who would not normally get bikes at Christmas.
Our goal last year was 100 and the goal this year is 200.
This is a grand opportunity for your organization to give back to the community!!
This event cannot occur without your monetary contribution
to purchase supplies needed in the restoration of 200 bikes.
The bikes will be given out at the Annual Event hosted by the City of Wewahitchka,
and Co-Sponsor the Wewahitchka Woman's Club, Inc.
Christmas Lights @ Lake Alice Park December 20, 2008
beginning at: 10:00 CST
at
Lake Alice Park in Wewahitchka, Florida.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO: Bikes for Boys & Girls, NFCD, INC,
P.O. Box 38
Wewahitchka, Florida 32465
Make your contributions payable to North Florida Child Development, Inc. (or NFCD, Inc.)