Summer Programs and Camp at Compass Rose Academy Compass Rose Academy in Sandestin is offering a slew of enrichment and camp programs for children in Kindergarten to 5th grade. Check out all the information and download the proper forms on their website. They are also enrolling for the 2009-2010 school year. For more information, call (850) 622-1791 or email CompassRoseAcademy@yahoo.com.
Related Link: Schools in South Walton
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New Yoga Class Being Offered Wednesday Mornings in Point Washington Join certified yoga instructor and local resident Krista Squiers Wednesday mornings at 8:15am to “illuminate your inner beauty with an inspiring hour of graceful vinyasa yoga” at Point Washington United Methodist Church in the new Family Life Center located at 1290 N County Highway 395, a few blocks past Bay Elementary School. Doors open at 8am and cost is $10/per person. Some mats and props will be available. All levels welcome. Questions? Email krista@illuminatinghearts.com. Related Link: Yoga in South Walton
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South Walton Turtle Watch Seeks Volunteers The 2009 sea turtle season is about to begin - it lasts from May 1 through October 31 - and South Walton Sea Turtle Watch needs volunteers to "walk" the beaches at least once a week in the morning or at night to look for signs of nesting. For more information please contact Sharon Maxwell (850) 897-5228 or email: swturtlewh@cox.net.
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Happy Doggie Adoption Stories What a breath of fresh air it is to hear about abandoned and abused pets who were given a second chance with a new forever family. Thanks to the amazing efforts of local artist Teresa Cline in helping to facilitate the process, you can now follow along with real adoption stories with happy endings on her Going To The Dogs Blog. Have a happy adoption story you would like to share? Email all the fine details to adoptions@goingtothedogsfl.com.
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It's Barbeque Madness Part-time resident Carol Spinnelli informed me that Barefoot BBQ is opening tomorrow, Wednesday, April 21 in a tricked out Airstream trailer in Seaside's town center on Scenic Hwy 30A. James and Jennifer Murphy will be opening the walk-up barbecue joint and will be serving hormone-free, steroid-free beef and pork, ribs and chicken.
BBQ Master Scott Alderson of JamBone Beachside Barbeque and Raw Bar informed me that he is opening "JamBone Express" in Grayton Corners at the corner of Scenic Hwy 30A and Hwy 283 in Grayton Beach on May 17th. Open daily from 11am-9pm, they will be serving up BBQ sandwiches, burgers, wings and all their meats and sides packaged in "to go". On April 17, JamBone will be offering their full menu as delivery, too, from Mack Bayou Road to Eastern Lake. Stay tuned on SouthWaltonDiningScene.com for full information in the coming weeks.
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So You Think You Can Cook? Fundraiser The Friends and Families of Saint Rita Preschool in Santa Rosa Beach invite you to join them for their Spring Fundraiser called "So You Think You Can Cook?" - A Culinary Competition, on Saturday, April 25, from 7-10pm at Fonville Press at Alys Beach on Scenic Hwy 30A. A silent auction will include hand-painted children’s furniture and many more fabulous items graciously donated by local/regional artists and businesses. $25.00 tickets includes drinks and a tasting sampler. All proceeds will benefit the Preschool Scholarship Fund & Fine Arts Program. Information or questions? 850-830-5679 or email: stritacookoff@yahoo.com
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