Popular Torchlight Film Series continues this Saturday, December 5 at WaterColor Resort This Saturday, December 5, as part of the successful on-going film series presented by FSU’s Film School and the St. Joe Community Foundation, Seaside, Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach, the WaterColor Boat House [MAP] will play host to the Torchlight's Emerging Filmmakers Program, presented by Paul Cohen, director of The Torchlight Program. The audience will screen three short films created by new writers and directors whose work is regarded as exceptional by film industry professionals. Admission is free of charge. Questions? (850) 534-5000.
SCHEDULE: 7:00 pm Cocktail Reception (cash bar) and 7:45 pm Screening and Discussion
Valerie Scoon, former Director of Development for Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Pictures and whose credits include The Great Debaters and Beloved, will moderate a discussion with the filmmakers after the screening. Ms. Scoon mentored all three filmmakers through the creative development process of their films.
Launched this past October and continuing for a full year, The Torchlight Program began screening exciting contemporary feature films in partner communities, and has brought in guest filmmakers and cinema experts to talk about film. The idea was first hatched in a meeting that Frank Patterson, dean of The Film School, had with Robert Davis, Seaside’s founder and the father of the New Urbanism design movement, as well as leaders of the St. Joe Community Foundation.
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2nd Annual SWFD Family Elf Ride down Scenic 30A from 1-3PM is happening this Sunday, December 6 The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) will be hosting the 2nd Annual Elf Ride Down 30A on Sunday, December 6, 2009. Children and parents should meet at the Seaside, Florida Post Office at 1PM and everyone will bicycle or walk to the South Walton Fire District Station 2/WaterColor (approximately 1.5 miles) on Hwy 395. Please bring a toy (wrapped) and labeled with “boy” or “girl”, age and toy description to benefit the Angel Tree, which SWFD also hosts at Station 3/Headquarters.
Along with tours of Station 2 and fire trucks, there will be hot chocolate and holiday treats for all! Wear your Santa or Elf hat and join us for a very worthwhile cause and a wonderful, heartwarming afternoon. Get festive, use your imagination and decorate your bicycles. For further information, please contact Diane Brown, Executive Assistant at 850-267-1298.
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Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort is offering FREE golf on Sunday, December 13 in exchange for Toys & Gift Cards! Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort today announced an unprecedented event, “Tee Off for Toys,” to support the Harvest House and children and families in need this holiday season.
On Sunday, December 13, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort will offer complimentary golf at all three of its public courses, Raven Golf Club, Baytowne Golf Club and The Links Course.
In exchange for the complimentary green and golf car fees, people are asked to donate new, unwrapped toys or gift cards with a value of $15 or more. All toys and donations will be given to Harvest House for their Hope for Holidays program. Local residents, guests and visitors are welcome to participate. Tee times are available all day and can be made by calling 850-267-8155.
