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Join us for a free social paddle to explore the marshes and oyster reefs along the downtown Pensacola waterfront. Paddleboards, kayaks—all paddlecraft are welcome.

We’ll launch at Bartram Park and paddle east around the Project Greenshores area, a habitat creation site that is attracting fish and birds to the area. Environmental education will be provided along the way by Healthy Gulf Florida-Alabama Coastal Organizer Christian Wagley. It's a great chance to learn more about seagrass, oysters, clean water and how to help protect local waterways.

Participants must provide their own paddle craft. Assistance will be available for those who need help carrying their craft from the parking lot to the launch area.
An event Facebook page with additional information can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1779401519347460?active_tab=about

For more details please email: christian@healthygulf.org or call 850-687-9968

Your voice matters — come be heard.

We’re hosting a public town hall with former Congressman David Jolly to discuss what’s most important to Escambia County. This isn’t a rally—it’s a conversation. Ask questions, share concerns, and hear direct answers.

Monday, Oct 27 | 5:30–7:00 PM
Molino Community Center, 6450-A Hwy 95A N
Hosted by If Not Us. Free and open to the public.

RSVP (optional): https://mobilize.us/s/hOfkCE
Find out more about the host: linktr.ee/IfNotUs

Let’s show what a constructive community conversation looks like.

Bubbles, Brews, and Bites, our annual fundraiser returns October 16. Sample creations by local chefs that highlight the science of color, the theme of the event this year.

In addition to chefs from local restaurants, we are also excited to have PSC and Escambia High School Culinary Academy students showcasing their work. Cooking is a science, and these students' creations will inspire your curiosity (and taste buds).

We will also share some of our intriguing hands-on activities that will get you thinking about color in a whole new way.

This event isn't just a fundraiser - it is a learning opportunity!

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the Rolfs Music Hall Artist Series at UWF featuring guest performer alto saxophonist Steve Williams. The performance will be held on Monday, Oct. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the UWF Pensacola campus.

With over 35 years of experience, Steve Williams, the son of Dr. Grier Williams, for whom the University of West Florida School of Music is named, has performed a diverse range of music styles across the United States. Beginning his career at the University of North Texas, where he received his bachelor's degree, Williams was a member of the famed jazz ensemble the One O'Clock Band. From there, Williams went on to join the United States Navy Band Commodores, the Navy's premier jazz ensemble, in 1994, eventually assuming the role of lead saxophonist and musical director of the ensemble.

Following his time with The Commodores, Williams joined the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra in 2014 as its lead alto saxophonist. In addition, Williams has explored many creative projects, appearing on multiple albums, including the Latin Grammy-winning “Caribbean Jazz Project/Afro Bop Alliance Big Band featuring Dave Samuels,” and has released his own big band Jazz album, “Steve Williams and Jazz Nation.”

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Jazz Ensemble and Combo featuring guest artist Steve Williams in concert. The performance will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the UWF Pensacola campus.

Join the UWF Combo and UWF Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Joseph T. Spaniola and special guest Steve Williams for an evening of small and large ensemble instrumental jazz at the University of West Florida. The Combo will present works by Kern and DeSylva, Kenny Dorham, Charlie Parker, Miki Matsubara and more. Pensacola native and United States Navy Band Commodores retired saxophonist, composer and arranger, Steve Williams, will join the Jazz Ensemble for the second half of the evening. The band will present the music of Phil Kelly, Pat Metheny, Chick Corea, Benny Carter and three works by Steve Williams.

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the Kamerman Piano Series at UWF featuring guest performer Matthew Graybil. The performance will be held on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 3 p.m. in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the UWF Pensacola campus.

Renowned as an “exceptional young artist” by the New Yorker and as a “major talent” by the Sarasota Herald-Tribune since making his orchestral debut at age 14, Matthew Graybil has gained an international reputation as a talented piano recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber musician throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Graybil’s solo career features performances in major music capitals of the world including Mexico City, New York, Paris and Toronto, in venues such as Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall, Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center, the Lincoln Center and more. Having studied music since age 6, earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The Juilliard School, Graybil’s career highlights works from the 20th and 21st centuries, reflected in his first solo album in which he “becomes so at one with the music that the line between performer and composer vanishes” marking him as “one of the most sensitive, poetic young pianists to debut on record in recent memory,” according to Fanfare Magazine.

🎀💗🌸 Join us for the 4th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon! A FREE community event filled with hope, connection, and support.
Thursday, Oct 16, from Noon–1 PM
Lake Butler Hospital
850 E Main St., Lake Butler, FL 32054

No one should face breast cancer alone. This luncheon is about sharing hope, learning from survivors, and supporting one another. Wear pink, bring friends and family, and be part of a community that stands strong together. 💕

Why join us:
✔️ Enjoy a free community lunch
✔️ Learn from survivors and experts
✔️ Find Encouragement, resources, and hope
✔️ Win prizes from businesses in our community
✔️ Be a part of a community united in strength and support

Save your spot today:
Hurry, seating is limited. RSVP at LakeButlerHospital.com/lunchforacure
Questions? Call (386) 496-2323

Join UWF Libraries on Monday, October 20th from 4-6pm for a Comics & Zines Panel Discussion and Zine-Making Workshop! Learn from UWF faculty and experts about the history and impact of comics and zines on art and pop culture. Free supplies and materials will be available. The event will be held in the 2nd Floor Pace Library Multipurpose Room (Room 215). All are welcome to attend!

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 October we are joining with The Last Mile to host a Kids' Slow Ride followed by a Bike Safety Rodeo. Kids will ride (and parents can join them) a little less than a mile to a nearby East Hill park and back, escorted by motorcycle officers of the Pensacola Police Department. Free snacks will be provided for kids following the Ride. No registration is required and the Kids’ Slow Ride is free.

After the Ride the Bike Safety Rodeo will take kids through a ride course setup in the Square to teach safe riding skills. The adult Slow Ride will also roll from Malaga Square at 12 noon. More information is available at https://www.bikepensacola.org/ or on Bike Pensacola’s Facebook page.

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 must be at least 10 years of age to ride their own bicycle, and ages 10 - 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 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. 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

Join us for a discussion on strategic initiatives to address vulnerabilities of coastal cities to extreme weather events and flooding. Our distinguished guests are Carrie Stevenson, Coastal Sustainability Agent for the University of Florida Extension in Escambia, and Dr. Haris Alibašić, Associate Professor in the graduate program in Public Administration at the University of West Florida. Both have extensive experience in community resilience planning.

This discussion will explore Florida's investments in coastal resilience, including the state's Resilient Florida Program, representing over $1 billion in state funding to prepare communities for flooding and extreme weather events. The program provides grants to local governments for vulnerability assessments and implementation projects. Florida's comprehensive Statewide Flood Vulnerability Assessment identifies critical infrastructure and communities most at risk, enabling data-driven resilience strategies.

For more information on this event, please visit the 350 Pensacola Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1795569951102115?active_tab=about

350 Pensacola and Healthy Gulf are cohosts for this event, both nonprofit organizations working on environmental and resilience issues along the Gulf coast.
For more information or questions, please contact Christian Wagley: christian@healthygulf.org or (850) 687-9968