Showing posts with label Wounded Warriors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wounded Warriors. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Our Top 10 Picks for April 18-20 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

5-4-3-2-1-It’s the weekend! This weekend it’s all about the BRUNCH! With Easter taking place on Sunday, April 20, many local restaurants are hosting delicious brunches. The Weather Channel at weather.com reports the weekend weather conditions to be in the low-60s for the low with a high in the mid-70s. The chance of rain varies throughout the weekend, so be sure to check weather.com or The Weather Channel for updates.

The Life’s A Beach crew wishes everyone a very safe and BEACHY Easter holiday weekend! Enjoy!

Friday, April 18, 2014:
City of FWB Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Fort Walton Beach Landing
139 Brooks Street SE
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 10 a.m.
Preschool-aged children up to age 5 are invited to attend this Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Please bring along a basket or container for collecting eggs. The Easter Bunny will be present to greet children. For more information, please call the Hedrick Recreation Center at 850.833.9576 or 850.833.9580.

Photo courtesy of FWBChamber.org
First Note Entertainment Announces Easter Weekend Shows
Seascape Resort & Conference Center
556 Seascape Drive
Miramar Beach, Florida
Doors open at 6 p.m.
First Note Entertainment announces the lineup for their next show, coming April 18-19, on the north end of the driving range at Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach. Each show features rising artists, performing musical genres like country, blues, soul and more. The shows set for Easter weekend will feature Joanna Cotton, Isaac Hayden, Sam Brooker and Sharif. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.FirstNoteEntertainment.com or call 850.460.9218.

Photo courtesy of First Note Entertainment
Legendary Marine Announces “The Royall Rumble” Cobia Tournament with Featured Guests, Wounded Warriors
Legendary Marine
4601 Legendary Marina Drive
Destin
Legendary Marine is hosting The Royall Rumble, a family-friendly cobia fishing tournament for the customers and friends of Legendary Marine. On Friday, April 18, Legendary Marine will host a Skeeter Demo Day from noon to 4 p.m., with boats in the water available for customers to test drive. The Captain’s Party for all registered teams is at 6:30 p.m., featuring a fish fry hosted by Skeeter. Fishing begins at First Light on Saturday, April 19, with weigh-ins from 1-4 p.m. at Legendary Marina. The post fishing party at Legendary Yacht Club will include fresh cobia on the grill, plus live poolside acoustic guitar music by Billy Royall.

Saturday, April 19:
Community Egg Hunt “Pirates Treasure”
Marler Park
Time: 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Marler Park on Okaloosa Island behind the Emerald Coast Convention Center
For a fun-filled event for the whole family, come out to the Pirates Treasure Egg Hunt this Saturday. Dress your children up as pirates, bring a basket and come enjoy the excitement! There will be prizes and Pirates, and an awesome Egg Hunt! Impact Life Church welcomes anyone who wants to participate in this community event.

Photo courtesy of Impact Life Church
Destin’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Morgan’s Sport Complex
4200 Indian Bayou Drive
Destin
The Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Destin is open to children 12 and under. There will also be a special egg hunting zone for crawlers and toddlers! There is something for everyone to enjoy at this festive event. For more information, please call 850.650.1241 or e-mail recreation@cityofdestin.com.

Sunday, April 20:
Easter Brunch at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
4000 Sandestin Blvd. S
Destin
Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The whole family can enjoy an extravagant buffet in the Emerald Ballroom. Indulge in chef-carved leg of lamb, baked stuffed grouper with tarragon cream sauce, chef attended omelet and waffle station, a magnificent display of desserts by a professional pastry chef and more! Kids will also enjoy their very own buffet. Reservations are highly recommended. The Easter Bunny will be at the brunch to take photos. Please call 850.267.9500 ext. 44 to reserve your spot today.

ArtWalk on the Harbor
HarborWalk Village
10 Harbor Blvd.
Destin
Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This grand, art event takes place along the Destin Boardwalk from HarborWalk Village to AJ’s, and features local and regional artists and vendors. The ArtWalk includes more than 40 artists and artisans from a variety of disciplines like painters, jewelers, soap makers, watch designers, photographers, sculptors and more. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact 850.424.0600 or e-mail info@harborwalk-destin.com. www.ArtWalkOnTheHarbor.com


Easter Explosion
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy.
Destin
Time: noon to 3 p.m.
The Village of Baytowne Wharf guests can skip, hop or jump their way to fun and enjoy visits with the Easter Bunny. The event entails kids’ crafts, an inflatable fun zone, a stilt walker that makes balloon animals, face painting and more. To find out more on this event, visit www.Sandestin.com/events.

Easter Brunch at Beach Walk Café
Beach Walk Henderson Park
2700 Scenic Hwy. 98
Destin
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Come out to Beach Walk Café for a delicious Easter Brunch. Just some of the brunch entrees are prime rib and honey baked ham carving station, braised leg of lamb and baked grouper. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 850.650.7100.

Photo courtesy of Beach Walk Cafe

Easter Sunday Brunch
Ruth’s Chris
15000 Emerald Coast Pkwy.
Destin
Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. & 5-8 p.m.

Easter Sunday Brunch menu starting at $25 with the full menu being served all day! Ruth’s Chris is located in front of the Silver Shells Resort just west of Henderson Beach State Park, South of Hwy. 98. For reservations, call 850.337.5108. www.RuthsChrisDestin.com.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

2012 Gulf Coast Challenge Ride 2 Recovery presented by UnitedHealthCare

Ride 2 Recovery is coming to the Gulf Coast. This bicycle fitness challenge produced by the Fitness Challenge Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, is designed to help improve the health and wellness of wounded warriors by providing a life changing experience that can impact their lives forever.

Come out and participate in the ride of a lifetime, while helping our nation’s wounded warriors. Beginning in New Orleans, LA the Gulf Coast Challenge will take you along the historic Gulf of Mexico all the way to Panama City, FL before taking a left hand turn to the Apalachicola National Forest and on to the State Capitol of Tallahassee. The last day will feature a tour of the Capitol City with state officials scheduled to take part in the ride. Whether you ride for one day, or multiple days, the Gulf Coast Challenge will be worth the ride.

There is a $50 registration fee which includes a one-day ride, t-shirt, giveaways, course refreshments, ride support, and lunch. You will need to arrange your own transportation back to the start.

If you’re interested in participating in the Gulf Coast Challenge, contact Jaime Magarity via email at jaime_magarity@uhc.com or by phone at 954.378.0606. You may also visit the Ride 2 Recovery website at www.ride2recovery.com/gulf-coast-challenge.

Ride Schedule
Date
Length
Starting Point
Ending Destination
March 4, 2012
75 miles
New Orleans, LA
Gulfport, MS
March 5, 2012
64 miles
Gulfport, MS
Mobile, AL
March 6, 2012
66 miles
Mobile, AL
Orange Beach, AL
March 7, 2012
66 miles
Orange Beach, AL
Fort Walton Beach, FL
March 8, 2012
58 miles
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Panama City, FL
March 9, 2012
100 miles
Panama City, FL
Tallahassee, FL
March 10, 2012
TBD
Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee, FL



A little bit about Ride 2 Recovery:
Ride 2 Recovery supports Spinning® Recovery Labs and outdoor cycling programs at Military and VA locations around the U.S. helping injured veterans overcome the obstacles they face.
Cycling is an important part of the recovery and rehabilitation program for two reasons:
1.)    Cycling is an activity that almost all patients with metal and physical disabilities can participate.
2.)    Participation in the Ride 2 Recovery Program helps speed up the recovery and rehabilitation process.