Page 12A – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, October 29, 2015 www.thewakullanews.com The Creature from the Black Lagoon in 3D, live music, a monster party, drink specials and dinner in the Lodge. Costumes optional!
Oct. 22 - Oct. 24 Thurday, Oct. 29 • TRICK OR TREAT STORY WALK at Azalea Park will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for childen ages 2 to 12. Enjoy a storybook walk, candy, games and prizes, dance party, haunted house and temporary tattoos. Hosted by the Wakulla Library and Parks & Rec. • WINE AND WHISKERS Wine and Beer Tasting will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bay Leaf Market. Tickets are $7 each and proceeds will benefit PAWS of Wakulla, Inc. Trap Neuter and Release Program. Your ticket will also serve as a $2 off coupon towards any beer or wine purchase the night of the event. • BUSINESS BASICS: Want to start your own business but don’t know where to begin? TCC’s Wakulla Environmental Institute and FAMU Small Business Development Center will offer FREE business basics workshop from 6-7 p.m. at the TCC Wakulla Center located at 2932 Crawfordville Highway. Topic: Marketing - How to create a business brand, use social media to advertise and engage with customers, and discover free/low cost marketing resources. For more information, contact WEI at 922-6290. Friday, Oct. 30 • BLACK LAGOON BALL will be from 7 to 11 p.m. at Wakulla Springs State Park. Enjoy
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• CHILI COOKOFF hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Wakulla County and the Wakulla Chapter of the Tallahassee Board of Realtors will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Senior Center. Tickets $10 each includes all-you-can-taste chili, drinks and raffle tickets. Join for an evening of fun, great food, wine and cold beer! • MIKE RYCHLIK AND WARREN SUTTON will perform live at From the Heart Recording Studio in Sopchoppy. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets $20 at the door. Saturday, Oct. 31 • HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Songbird subdivision closed to thru-traffic. • WAKULLA MOOSE LODGE #2510 will have on Halloween a Classic Car show from 1 to 5 p.m. Hamburgers and hotdogs for purchase. Halloween Haunted House from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with candy for the kids. Wear your costume. D.J. provided by Rockulla at 7 p.m. Dinner from 6-8 p.m. Handcut ribeyes, cooked to order with sides. Moose Lodge 2510 at 44 Jer-Be-Lou Blvd. just off 98 in Panacea. For more information please call: 850-984-2510 • SOPCHOPPY OPRY welcomes the the Pickin’ & Grinnin’ Band! 13 members strong, Pickin’ & Grinnin’ entertains with a large repertoire. South Bound Band will join Pickin’ & Grinnin’ for what maybe the very best show of the year! Call 962-3711 to reserve tickets or purchase at the door. Tickets are $13. Come early and dine in the Opry Café before the show. Ticket office and café open at 5:30 on show date. • YARD SALE of furniture and house items
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The Pickin’ n Grinnin’ band has been playing music for over 40 years in Wakulla County. They started jamming at the livestock pavilion in Crawfordville over 40 years ago then moved to the Shadeville School where they played for a while. The next move was to the Wakulla library and finally they settled in at the Wakulla Senior Citizens Center in Crawfordville, about 10 years ago, where they play every Tuesday and Friday from 10 AM to noon. The sessions are very informal with 10 to 12 regulars showing up to play every week. They have been in many parades in Crawfordville, Panacea and Sop-
• HANDEL’S MESSIAH rehearsals begin at 2:30 p.m. at Sopchoppy United Methodist Church. Messiah will be performed by Wakulla Community Chorus on Dec. 20. Open invitation for interested singers to participate. For information see the Wakulla Community Chorus Facebook page or email Director Reba Mason at windyhammock@centurylink.net. Monday, Nov. 2 • ANTI-FRACKING PRESENTATION will be given at the BOCC meeting in commission chambers at 5 p.m. This is an opportunity to weigh-in on a no-fracking resolution for Wakulla County. • SWINE SHOW meeting at the Wakulla Livestock Pavilion on Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m., where it will be decided if the show will continue. The pavilion is located at 84 Cedar Ave. Ages 6 to 21 and alumni can participate. • WAKULLA COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS THRIFT SHOP in Sopchoppy will have a brown bag sale – FILL till FULL for $3 Monday through Saturday. The Thrift Shop does not have a phone but the hours will be 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Upcoming Events Wednesday, Nov. 4 • TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Fall Job Fair 2015 will be from 9 a.m. to noon at the Student Union Ballroom. Bring your
• THE SOUTHSIDE GROUP of AA meets six days a week at the Station House, located at 3106 Shadeville Rd., in Wakulla Station. The following are the meeting times: Sunday – 6 p.m.; Monday – 6 p.m.; Tuesday – None; Wednesday – 8 p.m.; Thursday – 8 p.m.; Friday – 8 p.m.; Saturday – 8 p.m. For more information about meetings, contact Michael C. at 850-661-4961. • CRAWFORDVILLE AA meets at 54 Ochlockonee Street in Crawfordville. Sunday: Discussion meetings at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday: Discussion meeting at noon, Women’s meeting at 6 p.m., Men’s meeting at 8 p.m. Tuesday: Discussion meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Book study meeting at noon, Beginner/Newcomer meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday: Book study meeting at 6:30 p.m. Friday: Discussion meeting at noon, Discussion meeting at 8 p.m. Saturday: Discussion meeting at 6:30 p.m. All meetings are non-smoking and wheelchair accessible. Play room for children. Call 545-1853 for more information. • OCHLOCKONEE BAY AA meets Wednesdays at noon. United Methodist Church 27880 Surf Road. Call 984-0127 for information. • REGIONAL MEETING info: www. intergroup5.org.
• DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD banquet hosted by the Rotary Club of Wakulla, will be at the Senior Center. Social hour at 6 p.m., dinner served at 7 p.m. Former Superintendent David Miller is the guest of honor. Tickets $50, tables $500. All proceeds benefit Wakulla student scholarships. For tickets call Jerry Evans 926-7145. • COWBOY COUNTRY CHURCH presents Fortress, a gospel singing group from Hosford led by Judge Ken Hosford, will perform at 7 p.m. The concert is free and everyone is welcome. Cowboy Country Church is located in the green barn at 3Y Ranch at 195 Harvey Young Farm, Crawfordville. Saturday, Nov. 7 • WAKULLA COUNTY VETERANS CELEBRATION sponsored by VFW Post 4538 at Hudson Park. Pancake breafast from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Parade line-up begins at 9:30 a.m., and the parade begins at 10 a.m. Festivities kick-off after the parade at 11 a.m. in the park. • EMPTY BOWLS will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Center. This local food bank charity event features all-you-caneat homemade soups, and a hand-painted bowl to keep for $15. Kids $5. • BACONFEST at Pelican Place – from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy the musical stylings of Randall “Big Daddy” Webster and Belmont & Jones. Look for the giant mastodon and pelican at 1357 Martin Luther King Rd. Blues and bacon while it lasts! Email events to nzema@thewakullanews.net
Trick or Treat Story Walk
Paws Wine & Whiskers wine and beer tasting
Black Lagoon Ball movie, entertainment
Happy Halloween! Event at Moose Lodge
Azalea Park 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Bay Leaf Market 5 to 8 p.m.
Wakulla Springs 7 to 11 p.m.
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choppy and in 2009 they won the Presidents trophy in the Springtime Tallahassee Parade. This will be the bands first appearance on the Sopchoppy Opry stage however several members have performed guest appearances there. Senior area musicians who would like to play on Tuesday’s or Friday’s are encouraged to drop over to the senior center to sit in with the band. “We always have a great time pickin’ and grinnin’ together”, says Dick Bickford, the band’s leader and spokesman. “The band is looking forward to the Opry appearance! It’s the best place in the area to showcase our group’s musical and vocals skills. The audiences are always great and love good music.”
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• DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ends at 2 a.m. Set clocks back 1 hour.
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Pickin’ n Grinnin’ will make Opry debut Oct. 31
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resume and dress to impress. Business attire is required. 444 Appleyard Drive in Tallahassee.
The Pickin’ & Grinnin’ Band will join Opry house band, South Bound for an evening of classic country, bluegrass and Gospel music on the stage of historic Sopchoppy High School Auditorium. The Sopchoppy Opry, now in its 16th year, has provided family oriented entertainment since July 2000 and has produced 200+ shows over the years. All net proceeds from the Opry are used toward the restoration of historic Sopchoppy High School, a facility on the list of the National Register of Historic Places. The restoration effort is a joint project of the Wakulla County School Board and the Sopchoppy High School Alumni Association.
WEEKLY & MONTHLY EVENTS MONDAYS • FREE RESPITE DAYCARE at Lake Ellen Baptist Church from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch, snacks and social group therapy provided. For info call Pat 9845277 or Mary 926-9032. • CONGRESSWOMAN GWEN GRAHAM’S office will hold regular mobile office hours the first Monday of each month from 3 to 5 p.m. at the County Commission Complex, Administrative Conference Room, 3093 Crawfordville Hwy. • CAREGIVER SUPPORT meetings with Recie Culpepper the first Monday of the month. Call for time & location 566-2553. • YOGA with Cassi McFarland at New Posh will be held on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Contact newposh3079@gmail.com or phone 528-5838 to reserve a space. TUESDAYS • PANACEA WATERFRONTS Florida Partnership meetings are the second Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m. at Posey’s Restaurant, 1506 Coastal Highway. • YOGA with professional Kripalu Yoga teacher Dolly Moody – all levels and ages of yoga are welcome (time change) 6 to 7:15 p.m. at Christ Church Anglican, 3383 Coastal Hwy. in Medart. $10 per class. First time students: arrive 10 min. early to register. Check out the Facebook page or email: Focusyoga01@gmail.com or call
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See Mike Rychlik & Warren Sutton live Oct. 30
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Mike Rychlik and Warren Sutton will perform live at From the Heart Recording Studio on Friday, Oct. 30. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. And the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 (cash or check); pay at the door. This event is BYOB. Songwriter Mike Rychlik has been singing, writing and performing in the north Florida Panhandle for the last forty years. During this time, he has written and co-written several hundred songs. Since 1972 every band he has played with has performed a majority of original material. A songwriter with eclectic influences, Mike dabbles in jazzy blues, funky country, pop ditties, and beautiful ballads. His lyrical approach is steeped in storytelling, history, and humor. Since the early 70s, Mike has been a fixture in Tallahassee, playing in groups such as Labamba, Flipside, Muffin
228-380-0140. • V.F.W. POST 4538 BINGO! Early Birds 6 p.m., Regular Birds 7 p.m. 475 Arran Road 850-926-4538 • FREE 100 B&W COPIES FOR TEACHERS at Amazing Mail Solutions offered every Tuesday. For info call 9262995 or visit www.ams-florida.com. 2671 Crawfordville Hwy. WEDNESDAYS • YOGA with Dolly Moody 10 to 11 a.m. at Christ Church Anglican. $10 per class. • KNITTING GROUP meets at the public library from 4 to 6 p.m. For information, call 491-1684. • WAKULLA COUNTY MAH JONGG CLUB meets from 1 to 3 p.m. at the PCT. 7 Meeting House, Whidden Lake Road (first left after Walmart heading north). All are welcome – especially newcomers. Info: 559-0832. THURSDAYS • BINGO AT WILDWOOD Country Club from 7 to 9 p.m., hosted by Dr. Norm and Melody Griggs. Come play for the dogs – enjoy food, drinks, good company and cash prizes, benefitting Wakulla’s Cauzican Animal Rescue. • DEPT. OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES assists clients in navigating the self-service application and answer general questions on the first and third Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wakulla Library. No appointment necessary. • YOGA with Cassi McFarland at New Posh will be held 5 p.m. Contact new-
Men, and Harvest Gypsies. Guitarist Warren Sutton has been a singer and songwriter in the Capital City since ‘73 when he moved from Michigan to become a founding member of Labamba. When that popular jazzy pop band broke up after almost ten years, Warren became a founding member of Riverbreeze which was hands down was the most popular jazz fusion group in north Florida for over 25 years. Over the last two years, these two old friends have been appearing as an acoustic duo, playing new material, along with some Labamba, Flipside and Riverbreeze staples. From The Heart Recording Studio is located at 55 Rose St. in Sopchoppy. For reservations: 850-9625282 or sopchoppyriver@gmail. com. For more information: www. facebook.com/FromTheHeartRecordingStudio
posh3079@gmail.com or phone 528-5838 to reserve a space. • AFRICAN DRUM CIRCLE with “Yazid” William Johnson will be hosted at New Posh every other Thursday at 6:30 p.m. To reserve a space in the Circle, contact newposh3079@gmail.com or call (850) 528-5838. -$15 FRIDAYS • THE QUILTERS’ GUILD of Wakulla County meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Wakulla County Library. For more information, please call Kay at 926-1437 or email skpsky2000@comcast.net. • YOGA with Cassi McFarland at New Posh will be held on Fridays at 9 a.m. Contact newposh3079@gmail.com or phone 528-5838 to reserve a space. SATURDAYS • CAREGIVER SUPPORT meetings the second Saturday of each month with Sharon Fox. Call for time & location 590-6227. SUNDAYS • BIG BEND FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN FIREFIGHTERS Chapter meets the third Sunday of each month at the Wakulla County Community Center from 7:30 to 9 a.m. for free breakfast and fellowship open to all emergency responders. • SECOND SUNDAY SING at 6 p.m. at Woodville UMC the second Sunday of each month. To add your recurring event to this list, email it to: reporter@thewakullanews.net