March 31, 2017
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Golf tournament supports NMCRS The 17th annual Pen Air Charity Golf Tournament benefiting the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) is scheduled for today, March 31, at A.C. Read Golf Course aboard NAS Pensacola. For more information, contact Melissa Dandridge, public relations specialist, by phone at 5053200, ext. 7773, or by e-mail at dandme@penair.org or go to www.penair.org/home/about/communerosity/golf_tournament?.
Flight Academy offering spring cruises The National Flight Academy, located aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, has announced spring break three-day cruise programs. Registration is open for fifth-grade through 12th-grade students through tomorrow, April 1. Subjects will include aerodynamics, meteorology and physics. Programs are scheduled for April 9-11 and April 16-18. The cost is $399 per student. For registration information, call 308-8948 or go to www.NationalFlightAcademy.com.
Models wanted for NEX fashion show A Spring Fling event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow, April 1, at the Navy Exchange (NEX) Pensacola Mall, 5600 Highway 98 West. Activities will include a celebration of the NEX’s 71st birthday. Visits from the Easter Bunny will take place from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. A fashion show is scheduled for noon. For more information, call 458-8258.
Language test appointments available The Navy Foreign Language Testing Office NASP Testing Lab is accepting appointment request from personnel interested in taking the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB), and the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) for foreign languages. Tests are administered from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the testing lab in Bldg. 634 (former NAS Navy College Office Building). Test appointments are accepted by e-mail only. For appointments and language testing counseling, contact languagetesting@navy.mil.
Antarctic explorers scheduled to meet
Members of the Gulf Coast Group Chapter of the Old Antarctic Explorers Association (OAEA) will meet at noon tomorrow, April 1, at Rico Mexican restaurant, 830 North Navy Blvd. Social time will take place from11 a.m. to noon. No guest speaker is scheduled. All members, family, or interested parties who have been to Antarctica or who may have an interest in Antarctica are welcome. For more information, call 456-3556.
Run scheduled for April 1 in Navarre
The 11th annual Michele Hill Raider Run is scheduled for April 1 in Navarre. The cost is $25. The 10K run, 5K run/walk/baby jogger/wheelchair event starts and ends at the Navarre Youth Sports Association, 8840 High School Road. Proceeds from this event will be used to fund scholarships for area students to attend college. Register at www.eteamz.com/michelehillraiderun or www.active.com/navarre-fl/running/distance-runningraces/michele-hill-raider-run-2017. For more information, contact Joe Hill at (850) 582-2946 or joehill@raiderrun.com.
Kidney Walk scheduled for April 1
The third annual Kidney Walk is scheduled for tomorrow, April 1, at Pensacola Beach. The event calls attention to the prevention of kidney disease and the need for organ donation. This year’s presenting sponsor is Fresenius Kidney Care. The walk is being held to remember Nancy Grigsby, one of the dedicated committee chairs that was instrumental in bringing the Kidney Walk to Pensacola. For more information contact Savanna Pitard at the National Kidney Foundation of Florida spitard@kidneyfla.org, call (407) 894-7325 or go to www.floridakidneywalk.org.
Blue Wahoos returning to Pensacola
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos players and coaches are set to return April 2 from Spring Training and fans are being invited to welcome the team at 3:20 p.m. at the Pensacola International Airport. Admission to the public parking lot is free. Before the team opens the 2017 season April 6, an open practice is scheduled for 2 p.m. April 5 at Blue Wahoos Stadium. The first game of the 2017 regular season at Blue Wahoos Stadium is scheduled for April 6 against the Tennessee Smokies. For more information, go to BlueWahoos.com.
Women’s group plans retreat April 8 The annual ladies retreat presented by the Protestant Women of the Chapel at Naval Air Station Pen-
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Memorial Day essays wanted The Veterans Memorial Park Foundation will be accepting submissions for the Memorial Day essay and art contest from April 1 to May 12. Elementary to high school age students can participate. Artwork must be no bigger than standard poster board. Any medium is allowed (paint, pencil, markers, collages etc.) The essay prompt is: “Many people have sacrificed their life in service for our country. How does this effect you, your friends and family today?” Elementary (K-5) submissions should be one to two pages and can include artwork. Middle school (grades 6-8) submissions should be one to two pages typed. High school (grades 9-12) submission should be two to three pages typed. Retired Navy Cmdr. Lisa Rawson is the contest administrator. Judging criteria is originality, thoughtfulness, creativity and a demonstration that the writer understood the prompt and stayed on topic. The essay should also demonstrate love of country and patriotism. Contest winners will be notified May 22. Entries can be submitted electronically at veteransmemorialparkpensacola.org.
sacola is scheduled for April 8 at the Pensacola Yacht Club, 1897 Cypress St. Guest speaker will be Caitlin Gibson, a military wife and Christian speaker. Registration and refreshments begin at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $20 and includes continental breakfast and lunch. To register, text or call Linda Hawthorne at 2216050 or Wanda Roberts at 291-4545.
Sailing regatta to take place April 8 The Navy Yacht Club of Pensacola (NYCP) will celebrate is 86th anniversary with a regatta April 8 in Pensacola Bay. The NYCP also will participant in the newly established Pensacola Bay Championship Series. Registration is available via the Regatta Network (www.regattanetwork.com) and is mandatory. For more information, go to www.navypnsyc.org and click on the racing program tab. Registration also will be open at Bayou Grande Marina starting at 9:30 a.m. April 8. Entry fee is $35 with US Sailing membership and $40 for non-members. The skipper’s briefing will be at 10:30 a.m. April 8. For those who can’t attend, information will be passed along on VHF radio channel 69 at 11:45 a.m. The race start is scheduled for noon. Post race activities will be at Bayou Grande Marina. For onshore information, contact Jim Parsons at 384-4575 or jimparsons@bellsouth.net. For race information and docking availability, contact Ken Pyle at (479) 651-0292 or kpyle1968@gmail.com.
Poet plans April 4 book signing event Dr. Henry Langhorne, former Poet Laureate of Northwest Florida and a longtime member of the West Florida Literary Federation, will read from his latest book of poetry, “Light Is Life,” April 4 at Christ Episcopal Church, 18 West Wright St. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the reading will begin at 7 p.m. Langhorne will sign books followed the reading. For more information, call 723-2112.
Author to speak at branch library Patricia Peters Martin will present a discussion of her new book “Liars, Cheats and Creeps: Empowering Women to End Violence in our Communities” at 6 p.m. April 6 at the Southwest Branch Library, 12248 Gulf Beach Highway. She will sign and sell copies of her book. Martin is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Georgetown University and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from Purdue University. The event is sponsored by The Friends of the Southwest Branch Library. For information, call 453-7780 or go to mywfpl.com.
American Legion car shows planned
American Legion Post No. 240, 8666 Gulf Beach Highway, is presenting a series of car show from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. the first Sunday of every month until November. The events are open to the public. Cars, trucks, motorcycles and rat rods can be registered for a donation of $5. The events will also feature fried catfish beginning at noon until the fish runs out. For more information, contact Trent Hathaway at trentdhathaway@gmail.com.
All expectant families or families of recently adopted infants from all branches (active-duty, retirees and their dependents) are welcome to attend Budget for Baby classes offered by the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS). Class participants can register to receive a handknitted blanket and learn how to develop and implement a savings plan to meet the needs of their new families. They will learn about local resources, financial assistance and volunteer opportunities, and they will have fun while attending. Eligible families will also receive a baby layette. Classes are scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon April 13 and May 11 and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 8. at the NASP NMCRS office, 91 Radford Blvd., Bldg. 191. For more information or to register, call 4522300.
College funds available from AFCEA Local high school students pursuing advanced education in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) are eligible for new funding in the form of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) scholarships. The AFCEA Blue Angels Pensacola Chapter is making $10,000 in college funds available to local high school graduates as a result of sponsor support of CyberThon 2017. The AFCEA Pensacola board of directors will award up to 10 scholarships of $1,000 each. Additional information, application documents and submission instructions are available at http://afceapensacola.org/scholarships. The deadline for application submission is April 20, with awards announced by May 15. In addition, CyberThon funds will support cybersecurity summer camps presented by the AFCEA Pensacola Chapter and other STEM teaching grants made to local elementary and middle schools.
City’s Easter event planned for April 8 The City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department will present the annual Easter Egg Hunt from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 8 at Roger Scott Athletic Complex. Activities will include carnival games, photos with the Easter Bunny, a Bunny Hop (cake walk) and a bubble station. Admission is free with a donation of a non-perishable food item for Manna Food Pantries. For more information, call 436-5670 or visit PlayPensacola.com.
Reunion planned for underage veterans
The national reunion of the Veterans of Underage Military Service (VUMS) is scheduled for April 2426 at the Ashton Hotel in Pensacola. If you are interested in attending the reunion or want more information about the organization, contact Al Brandon, VUMS Southeast regional commander, at 542-7595.
ROWWA to elect new officers April 13 The Retired Officers’ Wives and Widows Association (ROWWA) will meet for lunch April 13 at Franco’s, 523 East Gregory St., for the annual election of officers. Guests are invited to attend. A social gathering will start at 11 a.m. Luncheon cost is $20. To make reservations, contact Mary Chase at 995-4466 no later than Jan. 9. For membership information, contact Molly Werner at 292-9756.
Event combines music and barbecue St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 140 West Government St. will present the Blues and BarBQ event from noon to 7 p.m. April 29 and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. April 30. This is the second year for the event, which supports the parish’s free medical clinic and food and clothing ministries. This year, there will be more bands, barbecue, silent auction items and arts and crafts. For more information, contact Linda Radomski at 932-8584.
Kiwanis Club plans golf tournament For the 18th year, the Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon is presenting a golf tournament to support the Take Stock in Children scholarship program. The tournament is scheduled for April 8 at the Perdido Bay Golf Club. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch at 11 a.m. A shot gun start is schedule for noon. For more information, call 4503387 or 501-0605 or go to www.facebook.com/ biglagoonkiwanis.
Commissary to be open on Easter Pensacola Commissary, 5800 West Highway 98, will be open regular hours (8 a.m. to 7 p.m.) on Easter, April 16. A Pensacola Commissary customer appreciation case lot sale is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 28-29 and 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30. For more information, call 452-6880.
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