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What: Bike Pensacola’s May Slow Ride

Where: Ride More Bicycles, 59 E. Gregory St., Pensacola

When: Friday May 10 6 pm

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 May our host and sponsor is Ride More Bicycles, a downtown Pensacola bicycle shop that opened in 2015 and does business at their iconic corner storefront at Gregory and Tarragona St. Ride More offers new bicycles and accessories for sale, along with a full suite of services to include tune ups, suspension services, electronic support, bike assembly and more. They also host group rides every Tuesday and Saturday.

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. 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, and no pets are allowed on the Rides. 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.

For much more information about the Slow Ride please visit Bike Pensacola on Facebook or call 850-687-9968 or bike@pensacolacan.org

Begin the Advent journey to Christmas when the Choral Society of Pensacola presents a joyous masterpiece by one of the world's greatest composers, Johann Sebastian Bach's "Magnificat." The program also features arrangements of two familiar carols and three selections from Handel’s "Messiah," including the "Hallelujah" chorus.

Artistic Director Peter Steenblik will lead the 100-voice chorus, chamber orchestra, and four soloists from Pensacola Opera’s Jan Miller Studio Artists program: soprano Rachel Fitzgerald, mezzo-soprano Camille Robles, tenor Micah Perry, and baritone Joseph O'Shea. Our soloists will be Pensacola Opera’s Jan Miller Studio Artists: soprano Rachel Fitzgerald, mezzo-soprano Camille Robles, tenor Micah Perry, and baritone Joseph O'Shea.

Pensacola sculptor Drew Rehwinkel’s solo show, THE AUDIENCE, featuring 23 ceramic masks and three bronze sculptures, is on view at Galerie du Sacre Coeur, a contemporary art gallery in the historic Sacred Heart Hospital, until January 18th. Gallery hours are 11am-4pm, Tuesday through Saturday and by appointment.

This March, for Women’s History Month, PenArts is presenting Jerrie Cobb’s story, THEY PROMISED HER THE MOON, at The Gordon Community Art Center. It is the inspiring story of one woman’s life and how she affected the future for all female astronauts.

In 1960, Life Magazine listed Geraldyn (Jerrie) Cobb as one of only nine women in their “100 most important young people in the United States", yet today, her story remains virtually unknown. In the pursuit of becoming an astronaut, Jerrie Cobb trained with the “Mercury 13” program (13 female astronaut trainees). She surpassed many of her male “Mercury 7” colleagues in the testing they all underwent as they trained for spaceflight. Yet just as she was heading to the next phase of training in Pensacola, FL, NASA decided not to include the “Mercury 13” program because Congress deemed that it was a waste of money for NASA to train women.

THEY PROMISED HER THE MOON is an inspiring, yet infuriating, tale of one woman’s powerful sense of purpose and her efforts that eventually opened the door for women to become astronauts nearly two decades later.

There are also two matinees at 2:30pm on 3/29 and 3/30.

Kids and Kritters Parade
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Registration, Fun Guest Kiosks open at noon
Pre-parade show at 1:30 p.m.
Parade at 2 p.m.
Casino Beach Parking Lot near the Pensacola Beach Visitor Information Center
No charge to attend
www.PensacolaBeachMardiGras.com for more.

Kids and Kritters Parade Features Mini Floats, Costumed Pets
Decorated wagons and costumed canines are all part of the fun at the Kids and Kritters Parade on Pensacola Beach Saturday, February 8 at 2 p.m. in the Casino Beach parking lot near the Pensacola Beach Visitor Information Center. You can be a spectator or a parade participant. The theme is “MARVELous Mardi Gras – A Super Celebration,” for the Mardi Gras walking parade for people and pets. There is ample, free parking and spectators are encouraged to attend. Bring a bag to haul your beads and trinkets home.

The fun begins at noon when the featured fun guests open their kiosks. Get ready to tap your toes at 1:30 p.m. when the talented troupe from Dancingly Yours headlines the pre-parade show. The Kids and Kritters Parade, starts at 2 p.m. Grand Marshals are Burma Davis and her horse Jesse, followed by Pensacola Beach’s Krewe of Kids’ Royal Court and krewe members.

The parade is open to anyone who would like to participate in this family-friendly event. Registration begins at Noon. To participate, you must wear a costume, and bring your own Mardi Gras throws. No candy nor paper coupons, please. Pets must be on a short, sturdy leash and under the control of the handler. Everyone must be on their best behavior. There is no entry fee for people and pets are just $10 each.

There will be prizes for the best costumed pets and the best mini-floats.
Mini floats can be made on strollers or wagons. Anything that can be pushed or pulled is allowed. Motorized and pedaled vehicles are not allowed. No skateboards, bicycles, battery powered vehicles.
The parade is hosted by Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras, Inc. and sponsored by Gulf Breeze Animal Hospital with the help of Island Times Newspaper. A special thank you to the Santa Rosa Island Authority and the Pensacola Beach Chamber for their support.

Additional details can be found at PensacolaBeachMardiGras.com. Questions may be directed to parade@pensacolabeachmardigras.com.

A gathering of former and present caregivers of family loved ones thru the various stages of the different dementias. Purpose is to share possible solutions, techniques, and exterior sources of assistance with each other from our personal experiences.

We're hosting our Third Annual Homeschool Science Fair! Both competitive and non-competitive divisions are available for participation. Students ages 6 and up are invited to participate in the fair; students must be able to present their experiments on their own for our judges. This is an excellent opportunity for all homeschool students looking to explore the various STEM disciplines. Light refreshments provided. Find details on the fair, sample projects, judging tips, and more on our website. Have questions? Email us at volunteer@ecscience.org.

Join us for an easy guided walking tour as we learn about the timber history of the Betty and Crawford Rainwater Perdido River Nature Preserve and current restoration efforts by The Nature Conservancy.

Children's Book Fair with hundreds of books for $1 each. Proceeds to benefit the N.B. Cook Elementary PTA.

Join us to kick off WOMEN BUILD 2025 at homes built by Women Builders in 2024! Five amazing homes will be open for tours, giving you the opportunity to see the results of the hard work from 2024 Women Builders and learn about the exciting plans and fundraising initiatives for this year.
Feel free to invite friends, colleagues, and other partners who may be interested in learning more about Women Build. Be sure to RSVP for the Open House by January 27th!
It's an open house - so come and go as you please between 9-11am!
We can’t wait to see you there!