Happy Friday the 13th! (There will
also be a full moon tonight!) This weekend is packed with all sorts of fun and
eventful activities and events to take part in. Just a handful of the happenings
this weekend are a nature hike, multiple golf tournaments, live concerts and a
summer art camp. For current weather updates,
be sure to reference Weather.com or tune in via television to The Weather
Channel.
The Life’s A Beach crew wishes everyone a
very safe and BEACHY weekend! Enjoy!
Friday,
June 13, 2014:
ERA American Golf Tournament
Shalimar Pointe Golf Club
Start time: noon
Topsail Hill Preserve
Nature Hike
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A
Santa Rosa Beach
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park will host a nature hike.
There are lots of things happening in the preserve—wildflowers blooming, birds
nesting, fledging chicks chirping and beautiful scenery dazzling that will
satisfy all of your senses. The hike will cover about one mile and will envelop
some of the major ecosystems located in the park. Entry fee into the park is $6
per vehicle. The hike will leave from Tram Stop 1 in the day-use parking area.
Please no open-toe shoes. Sunscreen and water are musts.
Concerts at the Landing – The Owsley Brothers
The FWB Landing
139 Brooks Street
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Bring a lawn chair, picnic and your friends out to this musical event on Friday evening. The Owsley Brothers will put on a show-stopping performance for all to enjoy. For more information, please visit 1021TheWave.com.
Rosemary Beach
Foundation Hosts 3rd Annual Walk Her Way
Rosemary Beach’s Town Center
Rosemary Beach
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Men, women and children of all ages are invited to don high
heels for Walk Her Way at Rosemary Beach’s Town Center on Friday, June 13. This
event aims to raise awareness of domestic violence. Will you walk in wedges?
Strut in stilettos? Prance in pumps? Whatever your preference, sign up for Walk
Her Way at WalkHerWay.com.
Saturday,
June 14, 2014:
Sculpting from Life
in Clay Workshop
Arts & Design Society of Fort Walton Beach Inc.
17 1st Street
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Arts and Design Society will offer a half-day, Life
Sculpture workshop. There will be no instructor. Participants will create
Marquette-sized, clay sculptures of a live model. The cost is $25 for members
and $30 for nonmembers, plus the live model fee. Advanced registration and
payment are required by calling 850.244.1271 or stopping by the ADSO office,
Tuesday through Friday from noon-4 p.m.
2014 Tee Up “FORE”
Life Golf Tournament
Shalimar Pointe Golf Club
302 Country Club Road
Shalimar
Time: 8:30 a.m.
The Tee Up Fore Life golf tournament is one of the
organization’s effective high-impact interventions, allowing individuals to
build skills and capacities which contribute to the healthy, positive and
productive functioning of homeless and/or pregnant women of all ages as well as
teens and children transitioning into adulthood. We address and provide all
services at no cost to our residents and individuals in the community.
Rock the Docks LIVE
HarborWalk Village
10 Harbor Boulevard
Destin
Time: 8-10 p.m.
Every Saturday night throughout summer, come out for great
concerts on the HarborWalk Village stage! All concerts are free and open to the
public. For more information, please e-mail info@harborwalk-destin.com or call
850.424.0600.
Mattie Kelly Arts
Foundation Summer Camp Series
Destin Elementary School
630 Kelly Street
Destin
The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Summer Camp from June 14-19
features “The Wizard of Oz” Theater Camp for students entering grades
third-eighth in the fall. MKAF is partnering with Emerald Coast Theatre Company
to produce this classic story. Students will experience group auditions and
casting (everyone gets a role), acting, theater games and prop construction in
a positive, team-building environment. Times are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 3
p.m., and Saturday 1-5 p.m. with a ticketed performance on Saturday at 6 p.m.
Registration fee is $150.
National Marina Day
Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance of NWFSC
109 Greenway Trail
Santa Rosa Beach
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Bluewater Bay Marina
In honor of National Marina Day, CBA has been invited to
Bluewater Bay Marina, a Florida DEP designated “Clean Marina,” to celebrate and
promote clean waterways. The CBA’s mission and objectives will be displayed,
and family oriented activities and crafts will also be present. The marina has
agreed to run specials on oysters to promote its recycling restoration program.
They will donate a percentage of the proceeds from these sales to CBA. Come
join in celebrating healthy and sustainable waterways with educational fun for
all ages!
Breakfast With a
Ranger
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A
Santa Rosa Beach
Time: 9-10:30 a.m.
You and your family are invited to have Breakfast With a
Ranger. Join the Rangers of Topsail Hill to learn about the park, its history
and to ask them all of the questions that you have about the park, its wildlife
and everything in between. To cover the cost of food, please bring $5, which
goes to Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park to enhance the park. Or,
you can choose to bring your own breakfast. Entry fee into the park is waived
for this event.
Sunday,
June 15, 2014:
Sunday Cinema at The
Village of Baytowne Wharf
The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway
Destin
Time: 8 p.m.
Celebrate Dad at the
Beach at Beach Walk Café
Beach Walk Henderson Park
2700 Scenic Highway 98
Destin
Executive Chef John Sallman has prepared an exquisite
Father’s Day creation that is sure to say ,“Thank you for all that you do. I
love you!” to the special man in your life.
Chateaubriand: A 16-ounce Chateaubriand for two. Carefully
roasted, with goat cheese, potato puree, honey-roasted baby snip carrots and
sauce Provence, a white wine, red wine and brandy reduction with a touch of
Dijon. The traditional dinner menu is also available. Reservations are needed
and can be made by calling 850.650.7100. $84/couple. BeachWalkCafe.com
Father’s Day Lunch
Cruise on the Solaris
SunQuest Cruises
Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort/Baytowne Marina
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway
Miramar Beach
Check-in: 12:15 p.m., Cruise: 1-3 p.m.
This unforgettable dinner cruise features a three-part meal,
with options that include hot garlic and herb bread knots, fresh Gulf fish,
vegetable lasagna and the chef’s special dessert. Iced tea and coffee included.
Reservations required at SunQuestCruises.com. Adults (11 and up): $55, Children
(3-10): $25, Infants (2 and younger): $15
ArtWalK on the Harbor
HarborWalk Village
10 Harbor Boulevard
Destin
Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This great art event along the Destin Harbor Boardwalk from
HarborWalk Village to AJ’s, features local and regional artists and vendors.
The walk includes more than 40 artists and artisans such as painters, jewelers,
soap makers, watch designers, photographers, sculptors and more! The event is
free and open to the public. For more information, please contact info@harborwalk-destin.com or call
850.424.0600. ArtWalkOnTheHarbor.com
