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The Inflation Reduction Act was just passed by the U.S. Congress, representing the nation’s largest-ever investment in confronting climate change. Join us as we learn more about the Act and how it will impact Gulf coast communities, from the municipal to the individual level. Our presenters are four NW Florida residents who work on issues of climate change, energy and the environment:

Mark Jackson, City of Pensacola
Larry Chamblin, 350 Pensacola
Paige Plier, international sustainability consultant
Christian Wagley, Healthy Gulf

A Facebook event page with additional information is available on the Healthy Gulf Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/993719281448490/

Early registration is now Open for the 2022 Fenner Ride! This ride takes cyclists from the historic city of Milton, all the way to the woodlands of the Blackwater Forest, and back again. Along the way, the winding course gives a unique chance to experience Northwest Florida’s native wildlife, natural environments, and beautiful scenery. A ride for all cycling levels, you choose 18, 42, 62, or 100 miles. All routes are the same peaceful nature experience and is part of the Beaches to Woodlands Tour that occurs in Santa Rosa County, Florida each year.
The ride starts at Clyde L. Gracey Community Center at 5629 Byrom Street, Milton at 7:30 a.m. on October 29, 2022.

The Inaugural HOT CARS FOR SOCKS CATS is an Open Car show with ALL Cars/BIkes welcome. This is a people's choice car show. It's all about having fun and raising money for this amazing organization. There's a $20 entry fee for participating cars/bikes. Registration is from 8 to 10 am, spectators welcome 10am to 2pm, trophy presentation at 2:30 Pm. This event will be at the Santa Rosa Mall, Dillard's side entrance across from Surge. For more info call SOCKS at 850-863-5756.

Mark your calendars for September 16th - 25th for the first ever Brews for the Bays!

Visit any of the six participating breweries and purchase their signature Brew for the Bays during National Estuaries Week to support our work. Partnering breweries include Gary's Brewery and Biergarten, Perfect Plain, Coastal County Brewing Company, A Little Madness Brewing Company, Beardless Brewhaus, and St. Michael's Brewing Company.

Beer trail passports will be available at each of the participating breweries. You can also visit us at the the Downtown Pensacola Gallery Night on September 16th to snag your passport early. Stay tuned to learn more about prizes and how you can earn one!

Registration is open for the 6th Annual Ministry Village Clay Shoot. The Clay Shoot is a fundraiser for the programs of Ministry Village at Olive, including the Charis House, a faith-based residential recovery program helping women gain freedom from addiction, and Ministry Village at Olive. Ministry Village at Olive is a local nonprofit organization whose mandate is to express the love of Christ to all people through acts of service.



The Ministry Village Clay Shoot will be held Saturday, October 8, 2022 at the Santa Rosa Shooting Center, 6950 Quintette Road, Pace, Florida. This year’s event will also feature Pro-Shooter Gebben Miles - a multi-time professional tour, world and national champion.



Check-in begins Saturday morning, October 8, at 7:30 AM. At 8:00 AM, Gebben Miles will speak on life as a professional world champion shooter, and how he has woven his sharp-shooting skills and his faith together to glorify God. The safety meeting will immediately precede the start of the clay shoot at 9:00 AM. Teams or single shooters are welcome and shells are provided. Our Saturday event will also include a silent auction, live raffle, door prizes, and lunch immediately following the conclusion of the shoot. Gebben will give shooting tips at the most difficult target to help participants improve their skills. Participation is limited to the first 120 shooters.



All proceeds benefit the programs of Ministry Village at Olive, Inc., including the Charis House. Register online at www.ministryvillage.org/clayshoot. Donations can be made online and sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Join us on Saturday, October 29th for a special needs Spooktacular Trunk or Treat at the Pearl Nelson Center’s parking lot. This location offers an enclosed parking area and will feature over 20 trunks, a fall-themed photo booth, and playground. The event is free to attend and open to the public.

Pearl Nelson Child Development Center is located at 916 E. Fairfield Drive, Pensacola, FL 32503

“RALLY 2022” is produced by WSRE in cooperation with both the League of Women Voters Pensacola Bay Area and the League of Women Voters of Okaloosa & Walton Counties. The purpose of “RALLY” is to give Northwest Florida voters an unbiased look at the people running for office and an opportunity to hear each candidate’s responses to questions on current issues. WSRE provides the broadcast as a public service and encourages all citizens to vote.
Mollye Barrows is the producer and co-hosts the programs with WUWF’s Sandra Averhart.
The “RALLY 2022” broadcasts the general election program at 7pm Thursday, Oct. 20. Races to be covered include U.S. Congress District 1, State Senator District 1 & 2, State House of Representatives 1 & 2.
NewsRadio92.3 | AM 1620 simulcasts the programs, and WSRE also offers a live stream at wsre.org/live.

Semi-annual $1 Book Sale to raise money for the Open Books Prison Book Project. Thousands of books will be on sale for $1 each.

Fall book sale to support programs at the Milton Public Library

The Humanists of West Florida are holding their Annual Shoe Drive from November 1-15. The homeless at Alfred-Washburn Day Center will benefit. HWF proudly welcomes a new community partner, Taste of Jerusalem at 2805 W Cervantes, as a drop-off location. You can also drop items at Roger Scott Tennis Center at 2200A Summit Blvd or Open Books at 1040 N Guilemard. The greatest need is for any size, new or used, sturdy shoes for men or women. New socks, underwear, blankets, coats, gloves, and scarves will also be accepted. Financial donations can be made at humanistsofwestflorida.org. (indicate shoe drive)