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The Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida will usher in the “Year of the Tiger” with its 28th annual Japanese New Year Celebration on Sat., Jan. 22, 2022, at the SCI Building in downtown Pensacola.

Due to the recent spike of Covid cases, this year’s event will be a free outdoor concert. The popular Matsuriza taiko drummers from Orlando, who regularly entertain at the Japan pavilion in Walt Disney World’s Epcot, will perform three sets between noon and 3 p.m. There will also be vendors selling Japanese food and crafts. Japan-America Society members will be eligible for prize drawings, including five $40 gift certificates courtesy of Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse.

Limited outdoor seating will be available, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs or picnic blanket.

This free concert is sponsored by the Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida, Bodacious Shops, Laverne and Dick Baker, and Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse. Donations and memberships help JAS continue its mission of fostering and promoting stronger ties of friendship and understanding between the U.S. and Japan. The SCI Building is located at 220 W. Garden St. in downtown Pensacola. For more information or to become a JAS member, visit jasnwfl.org or email info@jasnwfl.org.

Earth Day Pensacola hosts its 32nd annual festival on Saturday, April 23rd from 10 am - 4 pm at Bayview Park. The event showcases sustainable living through a fun day of environmental education, art, live music, local food, green products, and hands-on activities. Come join the fun!

You're invited to join us for a farm to table dinner at Waters Edge in Robertsdale on May 12!

Your $50 ticket includes:
-Dinner made with products from nine different local farms
-Two drink tickets for Alabama wine from Junavelli Winery LLC (can also be used for domestic beer)
-Take home gifts made by Southern Farms Honey, the Alabama Peanut Producers Association and the Alabama Pecan Growers Association
-Entertainment by Wylie Pete
-A night of making memories and supporting local

Don't delay! Buy your tickets now and join us: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/318890719727

Animal Allies non-profit cat rescue is sponsoring this event twice a month, starting at 7PM on Tuesdays. Dates for 2022 are: May 10 & 24, June 7 & 21, July 12 & 26, Aug. 9 & 23, Sept. 6 & 20, Oct. 4 & 18, Nov. 8 & 22, and Dec. 6 & 20

Scenic Hills Country Club
$10 for 10 games (3 cards per game)
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM, every day through May 24, 2022.

Two Tracks, One Empowering Day for People with Movement Disorders and their Loved Ones




When you’re a care partner or adult child, the questions you have about caring for and coping with your loved one’s movement disorder are different than the questions and concerns of your loved one. Our Renew! Retreat fills that gap, providing a two-track, in-person, FUN program that meets each person’s unique needs: care partners and adult children deep-dive into connection and knowledge in one room, while people with movement disorders learn in an uplifting environment in a separate “clubhouse” room.


This is your chance to interact with experts about your experience, ask your most pressing questions in a safe space, and connect with peers in a lively, playful gathering.

*Please park in Lot K. Parking is free, but the venue requires all vehicles parking to be registered in their system. You can register your car here: https://uwf.edu/finance-and-administration/departments/business-and-auxiliary-services/parking-and-transportation/event-parking-permit/ *

Arrivals and Exhibits: 9:00 AM MT
Program: 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM MT
Track One: People with Parkinson’s
Track Two: Care Partners and Adult Children


What’s In It for You:
Show up together. If you’re a care partner or adult child, your loved one with PD, or other movement disorder, will be supported in their program track. This is your safe space to talk about what matters most to you. Hear from and interact with expert speakers and experience a movement break that’s tailored to you, led by movement disorder wellness leaders. Spark connections with people who know what it’s like to be in your shoes. Talk about your most pressing concerns and listen to your peers share their concerns and experiences. Get access to the empowering resources you need. Feel renewed in your knowledge and your ability to take on PD or other movement disorder!

You’re invited!

Anyone impacted by a movement disorder is welcome at this FREE event.

We provide these events at no charge to you because you deserve to feel empowered.

FREE lunch is provided.

*For the wellbeing of our entire community, masks are recommended.

Meet some of the wildlife living around Navy Point's oyster reefs! Learn about PPBEP's plan to help our fish and wildlife by restoring and protecting our watersheds.

Parking is limited at the Navy Point Park.
If you are looking to get your steps in, additional parking can be found at the Navy Point Park car parking lot north of the bridge/Navy Point Boat Ramp. You can enjoy a scenic 1.5-mile, one-way walk along the waterfront until you see the Estuary Program tent just past the playground.

Discover the sizzling stories behind the constellations in this planetarium event for adults (21+). Explore Meso-American legends and mythology hidden in the sky as you take a trip through the cosmos during the ultimate planetarium adventure. Much like all our Sordid Secrets, this is an adult event, as those Mayan, Incan, and Aztec gods definitely didn't keep things rated PG!

Our Planetarium is an inflatable dome. Guests sit on cushions on the floor of the planetarium to view the show. Due to size, space is limited to 25 patrons at a time. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended for this reason. On show nights, please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled showing. In case of no-shows/late shows: reserved spots will be released at show time to make space for the next party.

Shows begin at 6 and 7 pm and last approximately 45 minutes.

Seating is limited and very popular. We encourage purchasing your tickets in advance, as this is a first come, first served event. Please call 850-664-1261, stop by the Science Center, or use our online ticketing option to purchase your tickets.

Animal Allies non-profit cat rescue is sponsoring this event twice a month, starting at 7PM on Tuesdays. Dates for 2022 are: May 10 & 24, June 7 & 21, July 12 & 26, Aug. 9 & 23, Sept. 6 & 20, Oct. 4 & 18, Nov. 8 & 22, and Dec. 6 & 20

Scenic Hills Country Club
$10 for 10 games (3 cards per game)
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM, every day through May 24, 2022.

Featuring music from our past concerts, and welcoming guest conductors Christal Bennett (Central School), Stuart Campbell (North Okaloosa Community Band and Baker School), Tony Denaro (Pace HS), Doug Holsworth (Pensacola Civic Band and Pensacola State College) and Nathan Frymire (Emerald Coast and Walton County Community Bands). Admission is free, instead we request non-perishable food items that will be donated to Manna Food Pantries.

Join hands with fellow residents, business owners, and tourists as we take our annual stand against oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and a transition to clean energy. Hands Across the Sand takes place on beaches around the world, as communities come together to send a powerful message of protecting the beaches and coastal areas we love.



We’ll meet at the Gulfside Pavilion for live music, education, and inspiring speeches about protecting our white sands and blue-green waters. At 6 pm we’ll walk to the water’s edge to hold hands in silent remembrance of the 2010 oil spill and in support of a transition to clean energy from the sun and wind.



Hands Across the Sand comes at a time when the longstanding Congressional moratorium on drilling in the eastern Gulf of Mexico near Florida is about to expire, leaving our state vulnerable. Yet the transition to the nearly infinite power of clean renewable energy is well underway, with explosive growth in solar and wind energy as Americans embrace the future.



Event partners include Healthy Gulf, 350 Pensacola. 850eco and Surfrider Foundation Emerald Coast. For more information visit Hands Across the Sand Pensacola Beach on Facebook or call 850-687-9968 or email christian@healthygulf.org