January 22, 2016
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Awards banquet scheduled for Jan. 26
The Pensacola Chapter of Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge will present its annual awards banquet at 6 p.m. Jan. 26 at Heritage Hall at Seville Quarter, 130 East Government St. 2015 award recipients include AO1 Alexanna C. Williams, for community volunteerism and leadership; retired Navy Capt. Lee Little Hansen, for The Global Corner School Passport Program; and Chief George Burton “White Antelope” Dodge Sr., for advocacy for Native Americans, veterans and community. The Heroes Among Us speaker series and “Seaplane, An All American Musical” also will be recognized, and John Appleyard will receive a lifetime achievement award. Cost for the banquet is $25 per person. Reservation were required in advance. For more information, contact Jackie Young 438-4401.
Red Cross volunteers serve at hospital
The American Red Cross could use your help if you have four hours a week to be of service to the patients, families and staff of Naval Hospital Pensacola. Duties include transporting patients in wheelchairs, answering the phone and giving directions to the hospital or inside the hospital. To sign up as a volunteer or for more information, call 505-6036 (from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday trough Friday).
Baseball player holding meet-and-greet
Pace native and Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell is scheduled to speak about his life and the journey from Pace to the big leagues Jan. 24 at Unlimited Training Academy, 3881 Pasco St. The meet-and-greet event is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and includes dinner prepared by Travis Wilson, the chef for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. A Pace High School graduate, Russell was drafted in 2012 by the Oakland Athletics in the first round. In July 2014, he was traded to the Chicago Cubs. Russell, who made his major league debut in April 2015, was sidelined in the playoffs due to a hamstring injury. Tickets are $50 and a limited number are available. For more information, call 434-2189 or go to www.unlimitedtrainingacademy.com.
Free STEaM activities offered Jan. 23
Episcopal Day School of Christ Church Parish (EDS) is presenting STEaM (science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics) activities from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 23. The event is free. Activities for rising preK3 through kindergarten children will be at the EDS Hilton-Green Campus, 601 North Palafox St. Activities for rising first to eighth grade children will be at the south EDS campus, 223 North Palafox St. As space is limited, RSVP is requested. Parents should confirm their attendance by contacting EDS Director of Admissions Lisee Sherrill at lsherrill@edscc.org.
School announces Jan. 31 open house
St. John Catholic School, 325 South Navy Blvd., has scheduled an open house for 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 31. Teachers, parents and students can take tours of the preK-3 through 8th grade campus and discussing the opportunities for the 2016-17 school year. Applications for registration, tuition assistance and scholarship information also will be available. For more information, call 456-5218 or go to www.stjohnpensacola.com.
Chili cook-off scheduled for Jan. 29
Escambia Christian School will present its 17th annual ECS Cougar Chili Cook-off from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 29 at Escambia Christian School Gymnasium, 3311 West Moreno St. Advance tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children. Costs is $7.50 for adults and $5 for children at the door. Ticket price includes chili, dessert, crackers and cornbread. Soft drinks are not included. For more information, call 433-8476.
Bag some used books at Jan. 30 sale
A Blowout Book Sale is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 30 in the large meeting room at the downtown library, 239 North Spring St. You can purchase all the used books you can fit in a bag for $5. Bags will be provided The free event is being sponsored by the Friends of West Florida Public Library. For more information, call 494-1326.
Medical examiner to speak at library
Dr. Gary Cumberland of Pensacola will be talking about and signing his new book, “My Life With Death: Memoirs Of A Journeyman Medical Examiner,” at the West Florida Public Library, 239 North Spring St., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 1. Copies of his book will be available to purchase. The free event is being sponsored by the Friends of West Florida Public Library.
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Air Force band to perform Feb. 7 The United States Air Force Band of the West is scheduled to perform a free concert at 2 p.m. Feb. 7 at the National Naval Aviation Museum. Featured soloists will be A1C Alicia Cancel and Staff Sgt. Kathleen Keese. The band is a 45member ensemble that represents the Air Force by performing for formal military ceremonies, educational clinics and public concerts throughout the southern United States. Tickets are available at www.band ofthewest.af.mil or call MWR at 452-3806. Cumberland has performed hundreds of autopsies in the course of the past 30 years. In his book, he uses actual cases to explain basic principles and procedures used in death investigation. For more information, call 494-1326.
Gospel play to be presented Feb. 6-7
PCARA Productions will present a gospel play, “Don’t Make Me Lose My Religion!,” Feb. 6-7 at the Jean and Paul Amos Performance Studio at Pensacola State College. Showtimes are 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. each day. For more information, call Leroy Williams at 293-5345 or e-mail willroy85@aol.com.
Get your tickets for Senior Follies show
“Orange Blossom Special” all about Florida, is the theme for the 19th annual Pensacola Senior Follies production scheduled for Feb. 19-21 at the WSRE-TV Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio. The Pensacola Senior Follies is a non-profit volunteer group that puts on an annual song, dance and comedy review with proceeds going to support various senior programs in the community. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 19 and 2 p.m. Feb. 20 and Feb. 21. Tickets are $12 for the general public and free for active-duty military. Tickets can be purchased at Bayview and West Escambia senior centers and are valid for any performance. Tickets can also be purchased at the box office one hour prior to each show. Ticket information is also available by calling 453-3016 or 417 -7736.
NMCRS fund drive to kick off Feb. 17 Event supports rape crisis program The 2016 Active Duty Fund Drive for the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) will kick off with a breakfast for local command representatives Feb. 17 at the Mustin Beach Club. Donations will be collected beginning in March. Contributions will enable your fellow Sailors and Marines to solve problems, overcome crises and find relief. If you are willing to give of your time and resources in coordinating fundraising events, contact Lt. Cmdr. Charles Mayfield at 452-6736, ext. 293, (e-mail, charles.mayfield@navy.mil), or his executive assistant, CTM1 Blake Phelps, at 452-6813 (e-mail, blake.phelps@navy.mil).
The Feminist Society of Pensacola, in partnership with STRIVE, is presenting Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at Artel Art Gallery, 223 Palafox Place, as part of V-Day Pensacola. An art sale and cocktail hour, starting at 6:30 p.m., will precede the show. Tickets will be available at the door for $10. V-Day campaigns, which take place around the world, raise funds and awareness for community anti--violence groups. All proceeds from V-Day Pensacola will benefit the Rape Crisis Trauma Recovery Program at the Lakeview Center. For more information, go to facebook.com/ vdaypensacola.
Submarine veterans meeting Feb. 13
Soccer programs open to young players
The United States Submarine Veterans Inc. (USSVI) Drum Base chapter meets at 11 a.m. the second Saturday of each month in Pensacola at various locations. The group’s next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 13. USSVI is a national organization made up of active, retired and veteran submariners, officer and enlisted, who have qualified to wear the submariners Dolphin (undersea warfare badge) insignia. Local and national dues are $25 per year. For more information, contact the Drum Base Commander Larry Mueller by phone at 723-3479 or by e-mail at ftcmssusnret@aol.com.
Resiliency retreat offered Feb. 19-21
A Personal Resiliency Retreat is scheduled for Feb. 19-21 at Perdido Beach Resort, 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd., in Orange Beach, Ala. The Personal Resiliency Retreat (PRR) fosters physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual aspects of personal growth. The all-inclusive, no-cost retreat begins at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 19 and concludes at noon Feb. 21. Lodging, food, information and inspiration will be provided. You need to provide transportation, but if that is a problem contact the organizers. The workshop is open to active-duty and reserve and family members only. For more information or to register, contact NASP CREDO Facilitator Tony Bradford at 452-2093 or by e-mail at tony.bradford.ctr@navy.mil.
Free Shakespeare showcase planned
Celebrations around the world will mark the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death in 2016, and The Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company is planning a free performance at the West Florida Public Library downtown branch at 7 p.m. Feb. 1. The showcase will feature members the company, ages 13-18, performing material from works including “The Merchant of Venice,” “Antony and Cleopatra” and “The Two Gentlemen of Verona.” Admission is free. The company is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing teens in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties with instruction and performance opportunities. For information, go to www.setsco.org.
Event features a Mardi Gras theme
The Point Restaurant, 14340 Innerarity Point Road, is sponsoring a Pardi Gras Charity Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 6. The Mardi Gras festival will feature live bands, family friendly games, a New Orleans style walking parade, a gumbo cookoff and local arts and crafts vendors. A percentage of the proceeds will go to the Innerarity Point Volunteer Fire Department. For more information, call 377-5603 or 492-3577 or go to http://point-restaurant.com/pardigras.
Perdido Bay Futbol Club (PBFC) has several programs for young soccer players. Players can be evaluated for the boys or girls academy (U7-U10), pre-select (U11-U12), or select (U13-U15) programs. Registration is now open for the spring season. For more information, go to www.perdido bayfc.com.
Opportunities to play soccer available Area players can join Allied Forces Soccer for training, pick-up or league play. Whether you are interested in playing soccer recreationally, competitively or even co-ed, there is room for you. There will be 11-a-side and 7-a-side teams that play in the local adult leagues. Area pick-up soccer at various locations as well as friendly matches are open to all. For more information, go to the Allied Forces Soccer Facebook site or contact Lt. Cmdr. David Toellner by phone at 3825494 or by e-mail at kiwi_soccer@yahoo.com.
Kiwanis Club plans pancake breakfast
The Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon has announced a pancake breakfast and baked goods sale from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Feb. 13 at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church Family Center, 10650 Gulf Beach Highway. Proceeds support local area youth programs involving military dependents. Cost for breakfast is $6 for adults and $4 for children younger than 12.
Color Vibe 5K scheduled for Feb. 27
The Pensacola Color Vibe 5K is scheduled for 9 a.m. Feb. 27 at the Vince J. Whibbs Maritime Park Amphitheater. Participants will be splashed with colored powder, and everyone is invited to stick around for a dance party after the run. Runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate. Children 12 and younger can participate for free. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the local American Diabetes Association office. For more information, go to www.the colorvibe.com or send an e-mail to support@ thecolorvibe.com.
Soical media topic for business lunch
The Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of West Florida is presenting a lunch-and-learn event entitled “Social Media Marketing” from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Greater Pensacola Chamber, 117 West Garden St. The event will focus on how to use social media to market a business and how to push traffic to social media pages. There is no fee, but pre-registration is recommended as seating is limited. Attendees are encouraged to bring lunch. For more information or to register, call 474-2528 go to www.sbdc.uwf.edu and click on “Training Opportunities.”
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