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Saturday, October 10, 5:00 – 10:00 P.M.

Join the Washington County Historical Society and the Friends of Falling Waters at the Falling Waters State Park for the annual Legends in the Fall festival.  Here is the line-up of entertainment:

5:00 ~ Welcome from sponsor representatives with Perry Wells as Master of Ceremonies

5:15 ~  The Grace Notes featuring an eclectic array of songs

5:50 ~ Winona VanLandingham with stories from Chesnut Hill

6:10 ~ To Be Announced

6:45 ~ Sho Nuf Roxie telling “A Day in the Life of Sharecroppers”

7:20 ~ Florida Public Archaeology Network

7:40 ~ Max Wells singing about local places and happenings

8:00 ~ Gator Brown telling ” How NOT to Catch A Gator”

8:35 ~ Ernest Toole singing songs and stories of old

9:10 ~ Debra Bush telling of  Clan Fire, Rascally Suka (Opossum) and Sushutke  (White Heron)

It sounds like a great night of music storytelling!

Panhandle Historic Preservation Alliance (PHPA) members attending will be the Florida Public Archaeology Network, Friends of Eden Gardens State Park, Friends of the Governor Stone, Walton County Heritage Association, and Washington County Historical & Preservation Society.

Falling Waters State Park is located 3 miles south of Chipley. From State Road 77, turn left on State Park Road and follow it to the park’s entrance. From I-10, take the Chipley exit south on State Road 77 and follow the signs to the park.

Saturday, April 25, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in Perrine Park and at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida in Historic Old Valparaiso.

Saturday in the Park is a free community festival featuring artists, craftspeople, and live entertainment, including country, blues, jazz and ethnic music, a variety of cultural dance troupes, storytellers, children’s crafts, petting zoo, historical exhibits, traditional trade demonstrations, museum tours, and food vendors. There will also be a Kid’s Country Corner, featuring old fashioned games & toys, bubble gum blowing, watermelon eating contests, folk art crafts and more!

The Panhandle Heritage 5K & Kids’ 1 Mile Fun Run will kick off the festival at 7 a.m. with a run around old Valparaiso. See the Heritage Museum’s website for registration information.

April 16th, 17th & 18th

Panhandle Pioneer Settlement will be having its annual Folk Life Days April 16th, 17th & 18th.

There will be demonstrations relating to homelife, including biscuit-making, soap-making, quilting, knitting, crocheting, and washing clothes. Other features relating to life on the farm include beekeeping, blacksmithing, woodcarving, making crackling, churning butter, and using a saw mill. There will be hayrides and music throughout the day. All cabins will be open and manned by volunteers. Admission is $3. For additional information and/or directions, call 850-674-2777 or visit www.ppmuseum.org.

The official dedication of the Cape St. George Light in St. George Lighthouse Park at mid-island begins on Saturday, April 4, at 10 A.M. The ceremony will be followed by free climbing at the lighthouse, and a fundraiser including a chicken barbeque, music, and a silent auction. The idea is to “dedicate” in the morning, and “Party” in the afternoon.

The University of West Florida will host its annual Festival on the Green this Friday and Saturday. The majority of events are scheduled between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Friday’s activities include a Crafts Fair, live entertainment, a Fine Arts Show, a Library Book Sale, a Native American Village, and a time Portal to the Past, featuring Spanish Explorers and French Occupational Soldiers!

Saturday will bring a Children’s Festival, a Classic Car show, a Dog Sports Exhibition, Sporting Events, Trolley Tours, and more live music! Be sure to check the schedule before you go, so you don’t miss anything!

Join the Destin History & Fishing Museum for their 4th Annual Old Fashioned Fish Fry Fundraiser this Saturday, March 21, from 11:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. Live music will be provided by Hal Aiken and Southern Jam. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children.