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Join us for the 13th Annual Running of the Bulls Pensacola to benefit West Florida Roller Derby! Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Seville Quarter 9:00 AM! After party and awards to follow.


The Running of the Bulls Pensacola is modeled after the world-famous Festival of San Fermín in Pamplona, Spain. To maintain the thrilling spirit of the Pamplona bull run without the hazard of live animals, however, our “bulls” are skaters from West Florida Roller Derby and guest skaters from leagues far and wide! The menacing derby bulls will be equipped with roller skates, horns, and plastic bats, ready to lovingly tap runners along the roughly two-mile course. After party and award ceremony to follow at Seville Quarter.

Join us for an Ice Cream Social with special guest speakers University of West Florida President Dr. Martha Saunders and Vice President Howard Reddy. There will be additional presentations, door prizes, opportunities to meet fellow Leisure Learners and more. Bring a friend to receive a commemorative Leisure Learning gift!

Established in 1996, UWF Leisure Learning has been providing personal growth and engagement opportunities through a membership for individuals 55+ for nearly 30 years.

Joining Leisure Learning provides a lively membership of lifelong learners and keep your mind engaged with new ideas, peers and social activities. UWF Leisure Learning facilitates new relationships between retirement-aged individuals and the business and community organizations that shape Pensacola. The $40 annual membership fee covers twelve months from the date you join. Our diverse lineup of classes offers opportunities to explore Pensacola and the surrounding areas, discover exciting new research, learn new skills and meet new people.

Interested in STEM? Join us for an evening of inspiring presentations from local female STEM professionals followed by a panel Q&A. This is an excellent evening for all ages and genders looking to explore STEM opportunities right here in Okaloosa! Light refreshments provided.

The Women in Science Conference is a celebration of women in all STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) professions. Hosted by the Emerald Coast Science Center and BAE Systems, the evening will consist of inspirational presentations from professional women in STEM careers followed by a panel discussion where the audience can engage with speakers and ask questions. Proceeds benefit the Girls Empowered with Math and Science (GEMS) program held by the Emerald Coast Science Center.

All ages are welcome, especially middle school and high school students looking to discover careers in STEM. Guests will have a chance to mingle with the speakers and other guest professionals. This is an excellent event for all those looking to explore STEM opportunities right here in Okaloosa! Light refreshments provided.

This year, our speakers will discuss what inspired them to pursue careers in STEM fields, their role models, groundbreaking career moments, how they have overcome challenges as women in STEM, and offer advice to young women interested in STEM careers and educations. All speakers will be a part of a panel discussion toward the end of the event to take questions from the audience. This is an excellent event for students of all ages and genders to receive firsthand advice and information from local STEM professionals.

WHEN/WHERE
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
5:30-7:30 p.m.

The Place on Beal
100 Beal Pkwy NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Discover the sizzling stories behind the constellations in this planetarium event for adults (21+). Explore Mesoamerican mythology hidden in the sky as you take a trip through the cosmos during the ultimate planetarium adventure.

In this adults-only planetarium show we'll explore the Mayan, Incan, and Aztec myths that surround the sun, moon, and planets. You’ll hear crazy stories about ancient sensuality, mind-altering plants, and (of course) wild ways to use chocolate. You’ll also find out if it was better to win or lose the famous Aztec Ball Game. The night will conclude with an extra special constellation display of four constellation sets - Incan, Aymara, Aztec, & Nazca – to showcase the ancient Meso-American stories in the sky.

Our Planetarium is an inflatable dome. Guests sit on cushions on the floor of the planetarium to view the show. Due to size, space is limited to 25 patrons at a time. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended for this reason. On show nights, please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled showing. In case of no-shows/late shows: reserved spots will be released at show time to make space for the next party.

Shows begin at 6 and 7 pm and last approximately 45 minutes.

Seating is limited and very popular. We encourage purchasing your tickets in advance, as this is a first come, first served event. Please call 850-664-1261, stop by the Science Center, or use our online ticketing option to purchase your tickets.

Our planetarium is powered by FPL

Join us on Saturday, August 17th from 10 am – 2pm for the Clean Water Festival at The Landing in downtown Fort Walton Beach. The intent of the event is to educate the public on our different water resources and they ways in which we can protect and conserve them.

Some of the participating vendors include: Emerald Coast Science Center, Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches program, Coastal Community Clean-up, Florida Department of Environmental Protection Aquatic Preserves. The event will have live music and a few food trucks.

We are also including the arts into the event. Our poetry and short story contest winners will be given a monetary prize and have the opportunity to read their piece at the event. We are now currently hosting a photo contest until July 31st where folks can be vote on line for their favorite piece and the winner will be announced at the Festival and will receive a $50 gift card.

This is a free family friendly event.

Join Bike Pensacola for the most popular bike ride in town—the Slow Ride! Each month we explore the quiet, scenic streets of Pensacola's many historic neighborhoods for a fun and leisurely ride among friends.

For July our host is the City of Pensacola and the Slow Ride is part of “Party in the Park." The Party is a series of events at Hollice T. Williams Park to receive public input to inform the Park's Equitable Development Framework Plan (Equity Plan). The Equity Plan will consist of 5-8 community driven values or principles that promote equitable and just development practices in and around the park.

The community engagement will include taking a short survey and interacting with three project boards both before and after the Ride. Additionally, Geosyntec, the Hollice T. Williams Stormwater Park Design Consultant, will be present to take any feedback about the park design process.

And there will be food trucks to help feed us!! Plus, the Skatepark is hosting a skate game and will have a live DJ for entertainment. Fun fun fun!
Because most cyclists are “self taught,” each month we offer information about bicycle laws, safety tips, and addressing different bicycling skills that will help keep rides safe and enjoyable. There is no charge for the ride and no registration required.

The ride will be about one hour and ten minutes long, at a casual pace. Nobody will be “dropped” or left behind. Children ages 10 - 16 must be accompanied by an adult; no kids under 10 on their own bicycle. Cyclists under 16 must wear a helmet by law; ages 16 and up helmets are recommended but are not required by law. And we will enjoy a ride escort by officers of the Pensacola Police Department.

You can produce your own family history or any other printed work using Kindle Direct Publishing.

Attend in person at the Downtown branch of the Pensacola Public Library or join us via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsfuyqrDlpHNaj_Y6n0zhXuQ8NOiSpSl6

Presented by the West Florida Genealogical Society. Brief meeting followed by the program. Free and open to the public.

Green Acres Rescue, Inc. is a non profit dog rescue. We are sponsoring a multi-dog rescue event on September 8, 2024 at the Equestrian Center in Pensacola from 10am to 4pm.

There will be food trucks, vendors, kids activities, raffles from local vendors and Chewy.com, beer/wine at the concession, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka (Vodka for Dogs) is a sponsor among other local sponsors.

There will be several dog rescues with adoptable dogs looking for forever homes or foster families.

The Pensacola Historic Preservation Society presents its 28th Antique Appraisal Fair at Garth’s Auction Gallery, 3930 Navy Boulevard, Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This will be an opportunity for the public to bring items for area antique dealers and experts to appraise. Tickets are $5.00 per person, which allows you to have one object appraised. Additional objects may be appraised for $3.00 apiece.

Tickets will be available at the door. For additional information, contact Beverly Stagg at 850-393-3091.

Sponsored by the Pensacola Historic Preservation Society, Inc. to benefit the Society's historical outreach programs including the Quina House Museum, 204 S. Alcaniz St.

Please visit www.pensacolahistoricpreservationsociety.com and "Quina House Museum" on Facebook.

Discussion group meeting at Milton Community Center monthly to share experiences and solutions of care givers involved in the process of understanding, supporting, and caring for a loved one. Loved ones all along the dementia spectrum of mental and physical decline. The meeting is actually monthly on the second Thursday of every month.