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Celebrating the theme "All In: We're Not Going Back!" our branch is excited to mark 76 years of dedicated service to the panhandle community. We take great pride in our rich heritage and the deep-seated relationships we've built within the community.

Our anniversary dinner is scheduled for October 11, 2024, at the Maui Ballroom, The Island Resort, 1500 Miracle Strip Parkway, situated on the picturesque Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The reception will commence at 5:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m. Attire for the evening is semi-formal.

This year, we are honored to welcome Mr. Carlton T. Mayers, II, Esq., the esteemed founder and CEO of Mayers Strategic Solutions, LLC, as our guest speaker. With over 15 years of experience advocating for criminal justice reform across more than 30 states and Washington D.C., Mr. Mayers champions the Community Empowerment-Centered® approach, collaborating with communities to envision a redefined public safety framework, and driving sustainable, positive transformations in practices, policies, and culture. We eagerly anticipate Mr. Mayers' insightful and unifying address.

The event is open to the general public.

While the Freedom Fund Banquet serves as our annual fundraiser, it also affords us the opportunity to recognize individuals, organizations and businesses who have played a key role in the betterment of our community throughout the year.

Come join us for a guided tour of the beautiful art pieces of the Living Art Museum at The 52 World hosted by renowned artist Anthony Liggins. Experience art like never before!

Anthony Liggins, a Florida-based artist whose works have been exhibited and collected throughout the world, will be explaining the inspiration for several of the pieces. More information about Anthony is available here: https://anthonyliggins.com/

* RSVP is required: https://the52.world/art-tours-at-the-52s-living-art-museum/
*The guided tour is free and begins at 6:30 PM
* Delicious bites from our food truck onsite until 9:00 PM
*10% off and special tasting at Fusion Wine & Spirits
*Exciting surprises all evening!
*Walking is involved, occasionally on uneven surfaces. Wear comfortable shoes.

Have you ever wondered how vulnerable your neighborhood is to climate impacts like higher temperatures, stronger storms and sea level rise? Join us as we learn how to use the Climate Vulnerability Index to assess the climate risk in your neighborhood, on issues ranging from environment and infrastructure to health and the economy.

This online tool breaks down climate vulnerability for each US county and ranks them. Importantly, this tool also includes demographic data, so users can see how certain communities are affected more than others, particularly communities of lower socioeconomic status. Our presenter is Bob Teague, a Pensacola-based Climate Reality Project leader who has been trained to communicate the science of climate change to diverse communities. Bob is a native of northwest Florida, professional musician and longtime supporter of environmental causes.

An additional portion of the event will feature a comparison of the climate and environment platforms of the two major candidates for president: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

This event is part of a regular presentation series on environmental issues sponsored by 350 Pensacola. Since 2010, 350 Pensacola has worked for climate education and action as the only climate-focused organization in northwest Florida. For more information: 350pensacola@gmail.com

Required Libraries notice: “This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the West Florida Public Libraries or Escambia County.”

Screen print the best holiday gifts ever!

Grab a pint and learn how to screen print at this event for ages 21 & up.

Select from several of our designs, including holiday prints and punny science slogans.

Check in begins at 5:45 p.m. so you can select your designs and grab your drinks before settling in at 6 p.m. to learn how to screen print!

We'll also have all museum exhibits and sciPad up and running for you to enjoy while you wait for your items to finish drying.

Come get crafty and print some truly original holiday gifts for your loved ones this holiday season.

It's finally that time again! Pumpkin Patch returns and we are thrilled to welcome everyone back to the FCAC campus for our 18th Annual Pumpkin Patch, October 4th-5th!

FIRST PICK PREVIEW PARTY TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE - VISIT THIS LINK https://bit.ly/4fu9Yoo TO PURCHASE

First Pick Preview Party tickets are $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Your ticket includes the opportunity to purchase 2 pumpkins PLUS enjoy (2) complimentary beers or wine (21+) at the First Pick Preview Party on October 4th from 5pm-8pm.

Guests have the opportunity to purchase up to 2 additional pumpkins at the Preview Party with a single $15 donation to FCAC. Member entry begins at 5pm, non-member entry will begin at 5:30pm

The General Admission Pumpkin Patch sale will take place on Saturday, October 5th, from 10am-2pm - unlimited pumpkin sales on Saturday!
We can’t wait to see you there!

It's finally that time again! Pumpkin Patch returns and we are thrilled to welcome everyone back to the FCAC campus for our 18th Annual Pumpkin Patch, October 4th-5th!

FIRST PICK PREVIEW PARTY TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE - VISIT THIS LINK https://bit.ly/4fu9Yoo TO PURCHASE

First Pick Preview Party tickets are $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Your ticket includes the opportunity to purchase 2 pumpkins PLUS enjoy (2) complimentary beers or wine (21+) at the First Pick Preview Party on October 4th from 5pm-8pm.

Guests have the opportunity to purchase up to 2 additional pumpkins at the Preview Party with a single $15 donation to FCAC. Member entry begins at 5pm, non-member entry will begin at 5:30pm

The General Admission Pumpkin Patch sale will take place on Saturday, October 5th, from 10am-2pm - unlimited pumpkin sales on Saturday!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Enjoy UWF’s beautiful 1,600-acre campus and celebrate the University’s recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree Campus Higher Education on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Edward Ball Nature Trail. This event is free and open to the public. Parking will be available in Lot G.

Free Native Varieties of Fruit-bearing Trees made possible by event partners, International Paper and the UWF Alumni Association. Tree varieties include Persimmon, Flatwoods Plum, Southern Crabapple, Redbud, Red Maple, and Pecan. Limit two trees per household, while supplies last.
UF/IFAS Extension Escambia County – Information and advice from Master Gardeners on native plants and Florida-friendly landscaping.
Florida Forest Service – Forest land management recommendations, help identifying individual tree issues and forestry education.
Guided Nature Trail Walking Tours.
West Florida Fire & Nature Festival – UWF along with partners, Longleaf Alliance and Florida Forest Service, are hosting the inaugural West Florida Fire & Nature Festival in conjunction with UWF Arbor Day Market. This event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Edward Ball Nature Trail and features food trucks, live animals, plant vendors and more. Live Burn Demos at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. at Pate Street trail entrance. Shuttles to demo available from UWF.
UWF Arbor Day Market is presented by the University of West Florida in partnership with International Paper, the UWF Alumni Association, UF/IFAS Extension Escambia County, the Florida Forest Service, the UWF Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, and the Longleaf Alliance.

The mission of the Chaddah Dance Company is to use the power of dance to shed light on the atrocities of human trafficking, educate the public on how to identify and prevent trafficking, and collaborate with local organizations to support victims and prevent future incidents.

We firmly believe that through the message of hope, we can keep this at the forefront of need and make a meaningful impact in this fight against human trafficking.

Our signature production, "Encounters of Hope," showcases real stories of human trafficking survivors through the medium of dance and multimedia presentations. By sharing these stories, we aim to engage and educate audiences on the realities of human trafficking and inspire them to take action.

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the Rolfs Music Hall Artist Series at UWF featuring guest violinist Shannon Thomas. The performance will be held on Monday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the UWF Pensacola campus.

Violinist Shannon Thomas is an acclaimed performer and educator known for her compelling artistry and passion for nurturing young musicians. A 2025 Fulbright Scholar finalist, she currently serves as associate professor of violin at Florida State University and directs the Gabriel Del Orbe Violin Program in the Dominican Republic. Praised for her “expressive, dynamic playing,” Thomas has appeared throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia with recent performances including appearances at the Kennedy Center, Garth Newell Music Center, Steinmetz Hall, Bolivia’s Centro Sinfónico and Banff Centre. She is a member of the Rothko Trio and regularly performs with ProMusica Chamber Orchestra and IRIS Collective. She has recorded for Blue Griffin Records, celebrating music of Lera Auerbach, Ellen Zwilich and Jennifer Higdon; an upcoming recording with the Rothko Trio will feature works by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts, Libby Larsen, Joan Tower and Latin Grammy nominee Miguel del Águila. Thomas earned a DMA at the Cleveland Institute of Music, where she was Paul Kantor’s assistant; she also holds degrees from Yale and Vanderbilt universities

Fast-talking detectives. Dangerous dames. A priceless statue everyone’s willing to kill for.

Experience The Maltese Falcon as audiences did in the golden age of radio—performed live with actors at the microphone, musicians creating mood and menace in real time, and sound effects crafted before your eyes.

This immersive theatre-in-the-round production on Thursday, March 26 at 6 p.m. at the Museum of Commerce pulls back the curtain on radio storytelling, inviting the audience to see—and hear—how suspense was built using nothing but voices, music, and imagination.