It’s
weekend time and that means time for back-to-back days of entertainment on the
Emerald Coast! With Mardi Gras behind us, a variety of other events like runs, fundraisers, festivals and concert series are taking place this weekend. Temperatures
are reported by www.weather.com to be in the low-50s for the low
and the mid-60s for the high. The chance of precipitation is very slight.
As
always, have a BEACHY weekend!
Friday,
March 7, 2014:
WEAR
ABC TV 3 Hosts Pre-St. Patrick’s Day Blood Drive
OneBlood
4900 Mobile Highway
Pensacola
7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Each year, WEAR ABC TV 3 along with Subway and
Pensacola KIA Autosport thank blood donors who attend this event to save lives.
Each blood donor will receive a wellness check and a cholesterol screening.
Donors will also receive a “Blood Donors are Lucky Charms” T-shirt. Subway
sandwiches will be served from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Generally, healthy people ages
16 and older who weigh at least 110 pounds can donate blood. Donors save
countless lives every day.
30A
Wine Festival to Benefit the Children’s Volunteer Health Network
Alys Beach
Throughout this weekend-long event, enjoy wine
seminars, walkabouts, after parties, live music and so much more! There will
also be bourbon and beer tasting paired with barbecue, and pork and pinot
featuring croquet.
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| Photo credit: 30AWineFestival.com. This photo was taken at last year's 30A Wine Festival. |
Oyster Reef Construction - Volunteer
Opportunity with Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA)
Placid Drive
Fort Walton Beach
(Meet at the end
of Harrelson Drive)
From 9 a.m. – 1
p.m., volunteers will help the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
and the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance move and place bagged oyster shells at
the reef site. Wear gloves, clothes and close-toed shoes that you don’t mind
getting dirty and wet. Bring a towel, sunscreen, bug spray and a hat. Bring
refillable water bottle and snacks. To RSVP, contact Gwinr@nwfsc.edu.
Horizons of Okaloosa County & Act4Murder
present Killer in the Kitchen
Wyndham Garden of
Fort Walton Beach
573 Santa Rosa
Blvd.
Fort Walton Beach
Act4Murder will
perform one of the fantastic interactive productions along with dinner, a cash
bar and a silent auction. Tickets are $55 per person and all proceeds benefit
Horizons. Bring your best detective skills and ready yourself for fun, food and
surprises! This year’s performance is titled “Killer in the Kitchen” (think
reality cooking show) and just might have an appearance by a celebrity chef!
For more information, find Act4Murder on Facebook.
Saturday, March 8, 2014:
37th Annual McGuire's St. Patrick's Prediction Run
McGuire's Irish Pub
600 E Gregory Street
Pensacola
From 8 a.m. - noon, everyone is welcome to run/walk in the McGuire's St. Patrick's Prediction 5K Run/Walk. The run begins and ends at McGuire's Irish Pub in Pensacola. Don the color green and come on out for a fun time!
https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Pensacola/McGuiresStPatricksDayPrediction5KRun
37th Annual McGuire's St. Patrick's Prediction Run
McGuire's Irish Pub
600 E Gregory Street
Pensacola
From 8 a.m. - noon, everyone is welcome to run/walk in the McGuire's St. Patrick's Prediction 5K Run/Walk. The run begins and ends at McGuire's Irish Pub in Pensacola. Don the color green and come on out for a fun time!
https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Pensacola/McGuiresStPatricksDayPrediction5KRun
Run
For the Health of It 5K/8K
Saint Mary Parish Life Center
165 Coral Ave.
Fort Walton Beach
Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner and show begin at 7 p.m.
The second annual
Run For the Health of It 5K/8K run/walk will be hosted by Saint Mary Parish
Life Center on March 8. The race is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Participants
of all ages and athletic abilities are welcome. The run will help raise funds
to provide healthcare services and education to our local community via the new
White-Wilson Community Foundation.
The Rat Pack is Back – Special NFSO
Fundraiser
Mattie Kelly Arts
Center
100 College Blvd.
E
Mainstage Theater
Northwest Florida
State College
Niceville
“The Rat Pack is
Back!” presents a special performance March 8 at 7:30 p.m. to benefit the
Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra (NFSO). This smash-hit show is in its 14th
successful year in Las Vegas. Relive the great songs and terrific voices of the
original Rat Pack: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Joey
Bishop. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact 850.729.6000
or www.MattieKellyArtsCenter.org.
Home School Fridays
Heritage
Museum of Northwest Florida
115
Westview Ave.
Valparaiso
March 7
will be the next Home School Friday. The month of March features “Can you ‘Dig
It?’ ” During these classes, questions such as “What is an archaeologist?” and
“What is the process for unearthing and recording historical objects?” will be
answered and explained. Participants will discover important vocabulary terms
related to archaeology. You will also get to work together with the teachers
with digging, investigating, observing, and collecting and recording data. This
hands-on learning experience is one-of-a-kind, so come on out and explore!
Space is limited. Please pre-register by calling 850.678.2615.
Tequila and Taco Fest
HarborWalk
Village
10 Harbor Blvd.
Destin
1-5 p.m.
Tequila and
Specialty Taco Tastings from HarborWalk Village restaurants and other local
venues. Live entertainment, raffles, Lick ‘em, Shoot ‘em, Bite ‘em and Eat ‘em
Contest and more. VIP After Party at Crab Island will include Reserve Tequilas,
live entertainment and more. Proceeds benefit The Salvation Army. Price is free
to attend/$10 Tasting Armband/$25 VIP After Party ticket.
ADSO Life Sculpture Workshop
Arts & Design
Society of Fort Walton Beach, Inc.
17 1st
Street SE
Fort Walton Beach
9:30 a.m. – 2:30
p.m.
Participants will
create Marquette-size clay sculptures of a live model during this half-day
sculpture workshop. Cost of workshop: $25 for members, $30 for non-members, plus
a tip for the model. Cost may change, depending on the number of artists. Clay,
firing and model fee are included in the cost. Advance registration and payment
are required. Please call 850.244.1271 or visit the ADSO office Tuesday-Friday
from noon – 4 p.m.
Texas Hold ‘em Poker Shoot Out
Elks Lodge #1795
on Okaloosa Island
1335 Miracle
Strip Pkwy.
Fort Walton Beach
The top 10
finishers in this 3rd Annual Poker Tournament will be awarded
prizes. Tickets are sold in advance and at the door. All proceeds to benefit
American Cancer Society and Relay for Life of the Emerald Coast. For more
information, contact Poker Director Bea at sadie220@yahoo.com or via phone at 850.225.5679.
Spring Break 2014 Concert Series
HarborWalk
Village
10 Harbor Blvd.
Destin
Saturdays, March
8, 15, 22 and 29
All guests and
locals are invited to HarborWalk Village to enjoy a free Spring Break concert
on these Saturday nights on the Destin Harbor. Concerts are free and open to
the public. March 8: Gypsy Riot 2-5 p.m. (part of Tequila and Taco Fest), March
15: Continuum TBD (part of 6th Annual Irish Street Festival), March
22: Gypsy Riot 7-9 p.m. and March 29: Gypsy Riot 7-9 p.m.
Saturday Latin Night at Crab
Island Cantina
Crab
Island Cantina
2 Harbor
Blvd. #100
Destin
Every
Saturday Night is Latin Night with “DJ Vasco.” From 9 p.m. – 2 a.m., dance to Bachata,
Merenque, Salsa, Reggaeton and top 40. Drink specials all night.
2014 Emerald Coast Football
Combine
4200
Indian Bayou Drive
Destin
The 2014
Emerald Coast Football Combine is set for March 8 at the Morgan Sports Complex
in Destin. Current and former college and high school coaches will be on hand
to participate. The goal of this organization is to get scholarships for as
many kids as possible. For more information, please call 850.240.0693.
Coconut Kids and Toys &
Treasures to Join Forces in Village of Baytowne Wharf
The
Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
9300
Emerald Coast Pkwy. W
Destin
The
Sandestin Retail Shops are combining two of their most popular stores to
provide guests and locals with the ultimate children’s shopping destination.
Coconut Kids, a children’s boutique featuring brand names for the little ones,
will be joining Toys & Treasures in an expansion project to become the
shopping experience unlike any other, catering to children of all ages. The
Grand Reopening (seven days of fun) will take place March 9-15 in The Village
of Baytowne Wharf.
Sunday, March 9, 2014:
Sunday Brunch at Crab Island
Cantina
Crab
Island Cantina
2 Harbor
Blvd. #100
Destin
Enjoy an
awesome Sunday Brunch with one of the best views of the Destin Harbor. Drink
bottomless Margaritas, Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. with the
purchase of an entrée. View the menu online. www.CrabIslandCantina.com/Events.html
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| The view of Crab Island Cantina from the water. |
“So You Think You’re Funny?” at
Crab Island Cantina
Crab
Island Cantina
2
Harbor Blvd. #100
Destin
Crab
Island Cantina on the Destin Harbor hosts a comedy competition every Sunday,
beginning at 6 p.m. with sign up at 5 p.m. Sixteen weeks of competition with
weekly winners to compete for the grand prize of performing at the world famous
Comedy Store on Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, California. The overall winner
will receive two round-trip tickets and a three-day, two-night stay at Wyndham
Resorts. For more information, please contact Ed Joseph at 321.230.0487.
Sunday Brunch at Harry T’s
46
Harbor Blvd.
Destin
Come
out to Harry T’s for a delicious Sunday Brunch on the Destin Harbor. Brunch
items are served with fresh fruit, a fresh bakery basket and your choice of
fried potato, hash browns or cheese grits. Bottomless champagne with entrée
purchase from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
http://www.harryts.com/.
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