what's [coming up] & other local [chatter] ...
..........................................................................................................................................................................[new today] Get Your Tickets! NINE-2-TEN Fashion Event to benefit the Cultural Arts Association of Walton County is happening September 2, 2010! Tickets are only $25 and can be purchased online HERE. Read >> FULL INFO.
The Final YOLO Stand up Paddle Board Race for the 2010 season is taking place this Thursday at the WaterColor Boathouse. Full info >> GO.
24th Annual Sandestin Triathlon is taking place this Saturday, August 21, 2010. Full info >> GO.
Watercolor Wednesdays and Thirsty Thursdays are offered every week from 1-4 p.m. at Donna Burgess Studio in Grand Boulevard [MAP]. The class level is Beginner-Advanced, so everyone is welcome! Cost is $75 if you bring your own supplies and $95 if they are provided for you. For a supply list and more information, visit www.artzbydonnaburgess.com or call (850) 837-1887.
Catch a Happy Hour or Dining Special today! Check out where on the weekly "Deals & Steals" column >> GO.
Registration is now on for the 2011 SEASIDE Half Marathon & 5K. This event sells out every year so don't wait. We heard they were still extending a local's discount, too, so be sure to inquire if you live in South Walton! Full information >> GO.
Call for Vendor's for the Annual Seaside Community Yard Sale coming in October! Full info >> GO.
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from the [music]
scene...
Catch some live tunes at these fine establishments around South Walton today. Visit the website or call for lineup.
Cabana Cafe - Miramar Beach, FL (850) 424-3574 - @8PM
Graffiti & Funky Blues Shack - Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin, (850) 424-6650 Chris Alvarado @930PM
Naked Grape Wine Station - Santa Rosa Beach, (850) 278-6532 Jericho Road Show @8PM
Pandora's - Grayton Beach, (850) 231-4102 - John Pittman @9PM
Red Bar - Grayton Beach, (850) 231-1008 - The Red Bar Jazz Band @7PM
Rum Runners Dueling Piano Bar, Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin - Show starts @9PM
Sally's Backside - Blue Mountain Beach, (850) 267-2016 - Redd Sings @630PM
Shorty's Surfside & Topside - Grayton Beach, (850) 468-0417 - Joleen Jones @6PM
Tommy Bahama's Restaurant & Bar - Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, (850) 654-1743 - Rudy Applewhite on the steel drums @4PM.
from the [beach] scene...
Today's surf conditions: RED >> SWFD.org.
Learn, share and connect with over 6,410 other concerned citizens in real time on our official Oil Spill and South Walton county/Scenic Hwy 30A Facebook Page.
recent [news headlines] from around the coast ...
- OIL UPDATE: More oil expected as storms continue >> Read story.
- WCSD: Schools to implement new security system >> Read story.
- Walton continues to relocate sea turtles as neighboring counties halt excavations >> Read story.
- Deputies Tase, arrest man for animal abuse at Baytowne >> Read story.
from the [yoga + fitness] scene...
Find your happy place today at a yoga and/or fitness class at one of these South Walton studios, clubs and classes:
- The Studio in Seaside current class schedule >> GO.
- Balance 30A in Seagrove Beach current class schedule >> GO.
- Grayton Beach Fitness current class schedule >> GO.
- Rosemary Beach Fitness Center current class schedule >> GO.
- WaterColor Workout current class schedule >> must call 850-534-5950
- Yoga in SEASIDE in June at Lyceum Lawn Stage- Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - 8:30-9:45AM: Join instructors Craig and Nancy McLaughlin for this outdoor yoga series. All levels are welcome to participate. Classes are $15/person. Mats and props are provided; please bring a towel and water.
- YOLO Paddlefit Standup Paddle Board classes now being offered! Every Tuesday and Thursday in July at 5PM. Call 850-259-1990 for pricing and location information.
- Pure Barre - Santa Rosa Beach is now open in WaterColor Crossing! "The Pure Barre Technique is a total body workout that burns fat and produces lifted seats, toned arms, thin thighs, and flat abs by fusing elements of ballet, pilates and weights in a 55 minute intense session." Full info and location >> GO.
