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Join Winterfest in celebrating the holiday season with fun activities for the whole family. Take pictures with Santa and the Grinch. Experience the Polar Express come to life with must-see singing and tap dancing performances and warm cups of hot cocoa. Board a trolley to the Historic Pensacola Village and hear Papa Noel tell the story of The Cajun Night Before Christmas. And more! Purchase tickets and learn more at https://pensacolawinterfest.org/

The Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program (PPBEP) is pleased to announce the installation of three litter capture booms. The installation is part of an EPA grant funded project to engage the community in trash removal and prevention, engaging local businesses, existing grassroots efforts, and area schools to reduce water-borne trash and improve the safety, health, and beauty of local creeks. The project will target Jones, Carpenter, and Pond Creek. What happens upstream does not stay upstream. Trapping litter upstream with a litter boom will prevent the negative impacts of litter in downstream locations such as the bayou, bay, and beaches.

The public is invited to watch as the first litter boom is installed at Jones Creek (Lexington Terrace Park) and participate in a creek cleanup on July 31st from 9am to noon. Jones Creek is a 4.5-mile-long freshwater tributary flowing east through the Brownsville and Warrington communities of Escambia County before emptying into the southern arm of Bayou Chico.

The cleanup will occur via land and water. Individuals with kayaks or canoes are invited to paddle the creek and clean areas that are hard to reach from land. There is limited space for paddle crafts and interested individuals should specify if they intend to bring a paddle craft when they register. Volunteers can register online or e-mail Emerson Cheney at edcheney@ppbep.org. The Estuary Program is also looking for long-term volunteers to monitor the boom and collect data on the trash being captured. This data will help the Estuary Program identify sources of trash and develop targeted strategies to reduce the inflow of trash into local creeks.

Individuals that cannot attend the cleanup can still help the Estuary Program to name the three litter capture booms. Name suggestions can be submitted online. Estuary program staff will review and select the final names for the litter capture booms that will be deployed in Jones, Carpenter and Pond Creek. The submitters of the top three winning names will receive a prize.

The Estuary Program is grateful for the support of partners from the Warrington Revitalization Committee, Escambia County, Keep Pensacola Beautiful, Ocean Hour, and Visit Pensacola that are coming together to help support this community cleanup. Closed-toed shoes are required and long pants, sunscreen, hat, bug spray, etc. are recommended. Water will be provided but please bring a reusable water bottle. Volunteers under 18 must have signed parental or legal guardian permission to participate and minors 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Are you smarter than a 5th grader? Test your wits at Trivia Night! Teams (maximum of 6 people per team) are invited to come nerd out with us and decide once and for all who's the brains of the group.

The winning team will receive one $25 gift certificate to the center, good for admission, workshops, gift shop purchases, planetarium events, and more. Have a drink, come up with a ridiculous team name (E = MC Hammer, anyone?), and start the weekend off right with a fun trivia challenge!

Cost:
$12 for nonmembers
$10 for members
Ticket price includes two beverages (alcoholic and nonalcoholic options available) and light appetizers Theme General Science Trivia Ages 21 & up only for this trivia event, but future family-friendly trivia nights are in the works!

As part of Earth Ethics monthly Environmental Education Series we welcome guest speakers Dara Hartigan, Save Our Soundside and Elizabeth Majors, Master Naturalist, who will discuss the environmental issues that have been taking place in Santa Rosa County, FL.


In addition, they will discuss what actions have taken place with the land development code (LDC), the development explosion, and what we can do to help moving forward to ensure that development occurs in a sustainable manner. You do not have to be a resident of Santa Rosa County to participate in this meeting or be engaged in any actions. Visit https://fb.me/e/2rnsnB3QS for more details.

Join us via Zoom on Monday, August 9th beginning at 6 p.m. at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8080699215... Meeting ID: 808 069 9215; Passcode: 779032

Discover items of all kind! Items range from kitchenware, DVDs, furniture, clothing, and more! Stop by to discover your new favorite find. Prices are firm.

All proceeds of our yard sale with benefit the animals of the Emerald Coast Science Center.

Pieces Adrift is an art show and silent auction that takes an interactive approach to educating our community on the beauty of upcycling and the dangers of litter and pollution in our waterways.

Each piece displayed at the exhibition is comprised of at least 50% trash, litter or secondhand materials and made by local artists of all levels! All proceeds benefit Keep Pensacola Beautiful’s programming initiatives for the upcoming year.

Tickets include a sampling of heavy hors d'oeuvres, one complimentary beverage ticket, and entrance into the art show.

The Part-Time Job Fair is a great opportunity to recruit candidates for all part-time, internship and seasonal opportunities in the Pensacola area. This event is scheduled strategically during the second week of classes, providing students enough time to begin searching for positions that will work with their class schedules! Historically, the Part-Time Job Fair has been our highest attended event each year, averaging 300 student attendees! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to highlight your organization and opportunities.

Registration Fee:
Non-Profit: $125
For-Profit: $150 (+ tax)

Registration Deadline: August 25, 2021

Register here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/24553/employer_preview?token=ZCCrdWABNBqMXVjQyl4ZJlKEZqRcJ3HJPgDs8ikBphapRR2bpqOysQ

Shalimar United Methodist Church, LIBERTY Dental Plan of Florida, and other community partners invite elementary, middle, and high school students to the Back-to-School Drive-By on Sunday, Aug. 1, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

The event is free and includes backpacks, school supplies, and food giveaways. LIBERTY Dental Plan will give out free dental kits and information to help keep young smiles healthy and bright.

Stops in Florida panhandle will include:

PENSACOLA, FL – Saturday, Oct. 2 – The Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon welcomes the WAA Mobile Education Exhibit from 10am to 5pm at Pensacola Veteran’s Memorial Park.

DESTIN, FL – Sunday, Oct. 3 – The West Florida Chapter NSDAR will host the WAA Mobile Education Exhibit for free tours to the public located at 20001 Emerald Coast Parkway Destin, FL 32541 (Fudpuckers Restaurant) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

NAVARRE, FL – Tuesday, Oct. 5 – Navarre Beach Chamber of Commerce welcomes the WAA Mobile Education Exhibit from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. This event is presented by Emerald Coast Wreaths Across America FL0832 and will take place at Navarre United Methodist Church, 9474 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre, FL 32566.

FORT WALTON BEACH, FL – Wednesday, Oct. 6 – Fort Walton Beach welcomes WAA Mobile Education Exhibit from 9:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. This event is presented by Emerald Coast Wreaths Across America FL0832 and will take place at 135 Perry Avenue SE (Union Fidelity Bank).The goal of the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit is to bring local communities and our military together with education, stories and interactive connections.


The goal of the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit is to bring local communities and our military together with education, stories and interactive connections.

The 48’ exhibit is equipped with a 24-person screening room that showcases the different aspects of the WAA mission through video. To the front of the exhibit there are three interactive computers to showcase locations, trucking supporters, and general wreath sponsorship questions. Also, in the front is an education wall of information on the different areas of WAA and where the mission will be going in years to come.

The purpose of the Mobile Education Exhibit is to not only Teach the next generation about service and sacrifice, but to share stories of patriotism and love of country to communities around the United States.

Adult Events (16 and over) & High School Division Events 8 A.M. - 3 P.M. - *Compass and Pacing * Knife Throw * Standing Chop Axe Throw * And more! Vendors & Food Trucks - Children Events (12 and under) *Face Painting Coloring *Crafts *Outdoor Activities

Free Admission - Accepting donations of can food items - Competition Cost
*Free for senior citizens, high school students and PSC students * $5 for everyone else - Event Schedule * 7:30 A.M. - 3 P.M.