Around Town: Annual Montessori Academy Yard Sale seeks vendors; Diabetes education classes tonight; Snowbird Open House; Free Tax Prep Assistance and more

► 2nd Annual South Walton Montessori Academy Yard Sale seeking vendors South Walton Montessori Academy will host it's Second Annual Community Yard Sale on March 6th from 8 AM to 2 PM. to raise scholarship funds for families of this county. Have something to sell?  Rent a table for $40. For further information, please contact Beth Brock at bethbrock@mac.com or call direct at 850-231-5955.

► Sacred Heart to Host Diabetes Education Classes starting today, Tuesday Feb. 9 Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast and Jenny Stuckey, registered nurse and certified diabetes educator, will host diabetes self management classes at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast on Hwy 98 in Santa Rosa Beach [MAP]. The classes begin today, Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. and will meet three additional evenings throughout the month. The classes are open to adults with diabetes who are looking for ways to manage their disease. The class will cover topics on exercise, medication, and nutrition for patients to reduce the symptoms of diabetes. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to join the classes or their diabetes support group, please call Jenny Stuckey at (850) 278-3683.

► It's that time again - time to start thinking about TAXES The Friends of the Coastal Branch Library want to remind everyone that the AARP are once again providing FREE tax preparation at the Coastal Library on Hwy 331 in Santa Rosa Beach [MAP].on Monday's from 1-6PM and Tuesday's 9:30AM-12:30PM.  You must make an appointment - no drops ins.  Call 850-267-2809 to schedule.

► 2nd Annual South Walton Montessori Academy Yard Sale seeking vendors South Walton Montessori Academy will host it's Second Annual Community Yard Sale on March 6th from 8 AM to 2 PM. to raise scholarship funds for families of this county. Have something to sell?  Rent a table for $40. For further information, please contact Beth Brock at bethbrock@mac.com or call direct at 850-231-5955.

► Sacred Heart to Host Diabetes Education Classes starting today, Tuesday Feb. 9 Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast and Jenny Stuckey, registered nurse and certified diabetes educator, will host diabetes self management classes at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast on Hwy 98 in Santa Rosa Beach [MAP]. The classes begin today, Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. and will meet three additional evenings throughout the month. The classes are open to adults with diabetes who are looking for ways to manage their disease. The class will cover topics on exercise, medication, and nutrition for patients to reduce the symptoms of diabetes. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to join the classes or their diabetes support group, please call Jenny Stuckey at (850) 278-3683.

► It's that time again - time to start thinking about TAXES The Friends of the Coastal Branch Library want to remind everyone that the AARP are once again providing FREE tax preparation at the Coastal Library on Hwy 331 in Santa Rosa Beach [MAP].on Monday's from 1-6PM and Tuesday's 9:30AM-12:30PM.  You must make an appointment - no drops ins.  Call 850-267-2809 to schedule.

► 2nd Annual South Walton Montessori Academy Yard Sale seeking vendors South Walton Montessori Academy will host it's Second Annual Community Yard Sale on March 6th from 8 AM to 2 PM. to raise scholarship funds for families of this county. Have something to sell?  Rent a table for $40. For further information, please contact Beth Brock at bethbrock@mac.com or call direct at 850-231-5955.

► Sacred Heart to Host Diabetes Education Classes starting today, Tuesday Feb. 9 Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast and Jenny Stuckey, registered nurse and certified diabetes educator, will host diabetes self management classes at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast on Hwy 98 in Santa Rosa Beach [MAP]. The classes begin today, Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. and will meet three additional evenings throughout the month. The classes are open to adults with diabetes who are looking for ways to manage their disease. The class will cover topics on exercise, medication, and nutrition for patients to reduce the symptoms of diabetes. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to join the classes or their diabetes support group, please call Jenny Stuckey at (850) 278-3683.

► It's that time again - time to start thinking about TAXES The Friends of the Coastal Branch Library want to remind everyone that the AARP are once again providing FREE tax preparation at the Coastal Library on Hwy 331 in Santa Rosa Beach [MAP].on Monday's from 1-6PM and Tuesday's 9:30AM-12:30PM.  You must make an appointment - no drops ins.  Call 850-267-2809 to schedule.

► 2nd Annual South Walton Montessori Academy Yard Sale seeking vendors South Walton Montessori Academy will host it's Second Annual Community Yard Sale on March 6th from 8 AM to 2 PM. to raise scholarship funds for families of this county. Have something to sell?  Rent a table for $40. For further information, please contact Beth Brock at bethbrock@mac.com or call direct at 850-231-5955.

► Sacred Heart to Host Diabetes Education Classes starting today, Tuesday Feb. 9 Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast and Jenny Stuckey, registered nurse and certified diabetes educator, will host diabetes self management classes at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast on Hwy 98 in Santa Rosa Beach [MAP]. The classes begin today, Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. and will meet three additional evenings throughout the month. The classes are open to adults with diabetes who are looking for ways to manage their disease. The class will cover topics on exercise, medication, and nutrition for patients to reduce the symptoms of diabetes. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to join the classes or their diabetes support group, please call Jenny Stuckey at (850) 278-3683.

► It's that time again - time to start thinking about TAXES The Friends of the Coastal Branch Library want to remind everyone that the AARP are once again providing FREE tax preparation at the Coastal Library on Hwy 331 in Santa Rosa Beach [MAP].on Monday's from 1-6PM and Tuesday's 9:30AM-12:30PM.  You must make an appointment - no drops ins.  Call 850-267-2809 to schedule.

► 2nd Annual South Walton Montessori Academy Yard Sale seeking vendors South Walton Montessori Academy will host it's Second Annual Community Yard Sale on March 6th from 8 AM to 2 PM. to raise scholarship funds for families of this county. Have something to sell?  Rent a table for $40. For further information, please contact Beth Brock at bethbrock@mac.com or call direct at 850-231-5955.

► Sacred Heart to Host Diabetes Education Classes starting today, Tuesday Feb. 9 Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast and Jenny Stuckey, registered nurse and certified diabetes educator, will host diabetes self management classes at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast on Hwy 98 in Santa Rosa Beach [MAP]. The classes begin today, Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. and will meet three additional evenings throughout the month. The classes are open to adults with diabetes who are looking for ways to manage their disease. The class will cover topics on exercise, medication, and nutrition for patients to reduce the symptoms of diabetes. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to join the classes or their diabetes support group, please call Jenny Stuckey at (850) 278-3683.

► It's that time again - time to start thinking about TAXES The Friends of the Coastal Branch Library want to remind everyone that the AARP are once again providing FREE tax preparation at the Coastal Library on Hwy 331 in Santa Rosa Beach [MAP].on Monday's from 1-6PM and Tuesday's 9:30AM-12:30PM.  You must make an appointment - no drops ins.  Call 850-267-2809 to schedule.

► 2nd Annual South Walton Montessori Academy Yard Sale seeking vendors South Walton Montessori Academy will host it's Second Annual Community Yard Sale on March 6th from 8 AM to 2 PM. to raise scholarship funds for families of this county. Have something to sell?  Rent a table for $40. For further information, please contact Beth Brock at bethbrock@mac.com or call direct at 850-231-5955.

► Sacred Heart to Host Diabetes Education Classes starting today, Tuesday Feb. 9 Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast and Jenny Stuckey, registered nurse and certified diabetes educator, will host diabetes self management classes at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast on Hwy 98 in Santa Rosa Beach [MAP]. The classes begin today, Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. and will meet three additional evenings throughout the month. The classes are open to adults with diabetes who are looking for ways to manage their disease. The class will cover topics on exercise, medication, and nutrition for patients to reduce the symptoms of diabetes. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to join the classes or their diabetes support group, please call Jenny Stuckey at (850) 278-3683.

► It's that time again - time to start thinking about TAXES The Friends of the Coastal Branch Library want to remind everyone that the AARP are once again providing FREE tax preparation at the Coastal Library on Hwy 331 in Santa Rosa Beach [MAP].on Monday's from 1-6PM and Tuesday's 9:30AM-12:30PM.  You must make an appointment - no drops ins.  Call 850-267-2809 to schedule.

► 2nd Annual South Walton Montessori Academy Yard Sale seeking vendors South Walton Montessori Academy will host it's Second Annual Community Yard Sale on March 6th from 8 AM to 2 PM. to raise scholarship funds for families of this county. Have something to sell?  Rent a table for $40. For further information, please contact Beth Brock at bethbrock@mac.com or call direct at 850-231-5955.

► Sacred Heart to Host Diabetes Education Classes starting today, Tuesday Feb. 9 Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast and Jenny Stuckey, registered nurse and certified diabetes educator, will host diabetes self management classes at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast on Hwy 98 in Santa Rosa Beach [MAP]. The classes begin today, Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. and will meet three additional evenings throughout the month. The classes are open to adults with diabetes who are looking for ways to manage their disease. The class will cover topics on exercise, medication, and nutrition for patients to reduce the symptoms of diabetes. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to join the classes or their diabetes support group, please call Jenny Stuckey at (850) 278-3683.

► It's that time again - time to start thinking about TAXES The Friends of the Coastal Branch Library want to remind everyone that the AARP are once again providing FREE tax preparation at the Coastal Library on Hwy 331 in Santa Rosa Beach [MAP].on Monday's from 1-6PM and Tuesday's 9:30AM-12:30PM.  You must make an appointment - no drops ins.  Call 850-267-2809 to schedule.

► 2nd Annual South Walton Montessori Academy Yard Sale seeking vendors South Walton Montessori Academy will host it's Second Annual Community Yard Sale on March 6th from 8 AM to 2 PM. to raise scholarship funds for families of this county. Have something to sell?  Rent a table for $40. For further information, please contact Beth Brock at bethbrock@mac.com or call direct at 850-231-5955.

► Sacred Heart to Host Diabetes Education Classes starting today, Tuesday Feb. 9 Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast and Jenny Stuckey, registered nurse and certified diabetes educator, will host diabetes self management classes at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast on Hwy 98 in Santa Rosa Beach [MAP]. The classes begin today, Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. and will meet three additional evenings throughout the month. The classes are open to adults with diabetes who are looking for ways to manage their disease. The class will cover topics on exercise, medication, and nutrition for patients to reduce the symptoms of diabetes. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to join the classes or their diabetes support group, please call Jenny Stuckey at (850) 278-3683.

► It's that time again - time to start thinking about TAXES The Friends of the Coastal Branch Library want to remind everyone that the AARP are once again providing FREE tax preparation at the Coastal Library on Hwy 331 in Santa Rosa Beach [MAP].on Monday's from 1-6PM and Tuesday's 9:30AM-12:30PM.  You must make an appointment - no drops ins.  Call 850-267-2809 to schedule.

► 2nd Annual South Walton Montessori Academy Yard Sale seeking vendors South Walton Montessori Academy will host it's Second Annual Community Yard Sale on March 6th from 8 AM to 2 PM. to raise scholarship funds for families of this county. Have something to sell?  Rent a table for $40. For further information, please contact Beth Brock at bethbrock@mac.com or call direct at 850-231-5955.

► Sacred Heart to Host Diabetes Education Classes starting today, Tuesday Feb. 9 Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast and Jenny Stuckey, registered nurse and certified diabetes educator, will host diabetes self management classes at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast on Hwy 98 in Santa Rosa Beach [MAP]. The classes begin today, Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. and will meet three additional evenings throughout the month. The classes are open to adults with diabetes who are looking for ways to manage their disease. The class will cover topics on exercise, medication, and nutrition for patients to reduce the symptoms of diabetes. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to join the classes or their diabetes support group, please call Jenny Stuckey at (850) 278-3683.

► It's that time again - time to start thinking about TAXES The Friends of the Coastal Branch Library want to remind everyone that the AARP are once again providing FREE tax preparation at the Coastal Library on Hwy 331 in Santa Rosa Beach [MAP].on Monday's from 1-6PM and Tuesday's 9:30AM-12:30PM.  You must make an appointment - no drops ins.  Call 850-267-2809 to schedule.

► Snowbird Open House at the Hilton - Sandestin this Sunday, February 14 The Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa is opening its doors to snowbirds looking to plan their next winter vacation. On Sunday, February 14, they will host their Snowbird Open House from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Emerald Ballroom.  Guests will receive complimentary drinks and light Hors d’oeuvres and enjoy music, guided hotel tours, and demonstrations from Serenity by the sea as well as samplings from Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood.  To RSVP or for more information, please email jbeavers@hiltonsandestinbeach.com, or call (850) 267-9500, ext. 3005.

► This Week's Call For Artists One of the unique things about South Walton is the amount of artists that reside here.  Just drive down Scenic Hwy 30A to get a first hand look at the creativity of the community found around every turn. Here are the current "Call for Artists" around town:

• Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach 2010 >> Info.

• Architects and Builders, Children's Volunteer Health Network "Cottages for Kids" >> Info.