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This Community Newspaper is a weekly publication of Escambia Santa/Rosa Bar Association Page 1 Vol. 15, No. 12 VISIT THE SUMMATION WEEKLY ONLINE: www.esrba.com March 24, 2015
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Spring Flings By Josh Newby
If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about Pensacola’s rich history, March offers the perfect opportunity to get engaged. The kickoff Archaeology Month event is Dash Through the Past, a run/walk scavenger hunt through Downtown that explores the history and archaeology of the area. Held Saturday, March 7 from 9 am to 12 pm, the hunt begins and ends at the Florida Public Archaeology Resource Center at 207 E. Main St. Single people or teams of two will receive a map and list of challenges to complete the hunt in the order they choose. First-place finishers and runners up will be awarded prizes and participants can get fun Destination Archaeology Resource Center swag. Every March, statewide programs and events celebrating Florida Archaeology Month are designed to encourage Floridians and visitors to learn more about the archaeology and history of the state, and to preserve these important parts of Florida’s rich cultural heritage. March will bring several lecture series, volunteer days, the grand reopening of Arcadia Mill, and even an Early American Traditional Music performance on March 24 at Old Christ Church at 6:30 pm. Plan to attend some of the many events throughout March by visiting flarchmonth.org. Feeling hungry? Attendees can sample the locals’ mouthwatering offerings for free and tip their favorites. New this year is a special VIP reception at the Lee House on Saturday from noon to 5 pm. Tickets are $60 per person or $100 per couple. “We’ll have a whole hog, specialty BBQ, shrimp, you name it, full spread,” says organizer Ivan Delabruere. “We’ll also have craft beer and wine in there, so it’s really a pretty cool deal for that whole afternoon.” Continued on page 3.
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Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association Calendar of Events
April 3
Good Friday Offices Closed: First Judicial Circuit Court Escambia Clerk of Court Santa Rosa Clerk of Court Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association
April 28
Law Day Luncheon Crowne Plaza Hotel 200 E. Gregory Street 11:30 A.M.—1:00 P.M.
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Judicial Reception Crowne Plaza Hotel 200 E. Gregory Street 5:00 P.M.—7:00 P.M.
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Spring Flings continued This year will also feature a rib-eating contest and a fish fry on Friday. Live entertainment including local superstar Chloe Channell, contests and a cornhole tournament are also a part of this foodcentric fete. While the event is free to attend, it’s organized by the Knights of Columbus and all proceeds from participation fees and tips for tastes will all go to two local charities. Leftover BBQ made by professional teams will also be served to local needy families, Delabruere says. Hungry attendees are welcome to come out from 12 - 9 pm on Friday and 10 am - 7 pm Saturday. Just a short jaunt over the Pensacola Bay Bridge will bring you to Gulf Breeze Celebrates the Arts Festival, held at Gulf Breeze High School March 28 and 29. The free, two-day art extravaganza is a juried show where participants compete for $7,000 in prizes, and attendees reap the benefits of the display with the opportunity to peruse and shop the many booths. More than 140 artists from 21 states across the country will be showing works of art including jewelry, textiles, ceramics, graphic art, mixed media and more. This year’s Gulf Breeze Celebrates the Arts judge is Lonnie Rich. Rich received a Master of Fine Arts in arts education University of Alabama and has worked as a private art instructor as well as an instructor, gallery director and art program chairman for over 25 years before retiring to focus full time on his own artwork. The weekend will also include a full festival atmosphere with performance and live music from acts like Sweet Prospect, the McGuire’s Pipe Band and the Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company. There will also be student artwork on display, activities for children and plenty of food options. This arts-centric event is also a community-minded event. Money raised from Gulf Breeze Celebrates the Arts goes toward providing student art scholarships totaling $60,000 in the last decade as well as donations to local school art programs. Get ready to get funky at this year’s third annual Funky Bike Fest, from 1 to 5 pm at 321 Devilliers St. on March 28. Participants can funkify their bikes with beads, stringers, bells, whistles, and any other manner of recycled or repurposed arts and crafts. Entering the competition is free, and there’s even prizes for best antique bicycle, most outrageous bicycle, best children’s bicycle and best in show. The fest was started by a local environmental group to educate the public about the benefits of biking as well as show that the public can have fun with sustainable life choices. “We want to make Pensacola bike-friendly for all the right reasons: health, the environment, clean fun and more,” said Christian Wagley, who helps host the event. Wagley suggests using recycled materials with a Pensacola focus in order to snag some of the prizes, which include gift certificates to local businesses and other regional goodies. Live music will also be presented on a stage that is powered entirely by pedal power. “We won’t plug into the power grid,” said Wagley. “We are run on human and pedal power. It’s a good time for the kids and adults and everyone learns something too.”
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As a way to give back to the community during Law Week, The Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association is partnering with the First Judicial Circuit Court Administration and Oneblood (formerly Northwest Florida Blood Center) to host a Pump-A-Print blood drive on Monday, April 27, 2015. The blood drive will take place in the Ernst E. Mason Law Library in the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome but you can also schedule an appointment by e-mailing Ana Eligio at ana.eligio@flcourts1.gov. Come show your support for our community as we celebrate Law Week – one pint at a time!