You are cordially invited to attend a Holiday Open House at Lu Lu's Sweet Expectations. Hors d'oeuvres, door prizes, and a free gift bags for the first 75 attendees!
Live Music with Randy & Art Friday night at the Dockside Cafe.
We will be having our Christmas Open House on Saturday November 22nd From 9:00am-4:00pm Come by visit, enjoy the food and shop our beautiful Christmas Collection.Petals by the Bay Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 am until 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm
Come in and see our new store located at 306 Williams Ave. Between Donamelia and Sassy Nails in the Beautiful Two Story Yellow Building. Same Phone numbers 850-227-1564 and 850-229-2737
Need a Thanksgiving Centerpiece order and save 10%. Discount good thru November 22nd.
Exciting News!Coming in Jan/Feb 09 Petals by the Bay will be offering Bridal Registry.We will be offering Lenox, Nortake,and Wedgewood China and Crystal.
We are very excited about welcoming Something Blue from Panama City joining us and offering some new and exciting merchandise to our area. We will still be offering our great floral designs as well as wedding services which include full service wedding consulting.
The St. Joe Company's WaterSound community will host "Move your feet to the beat." a 5K run to benefit the Sacred Heart Foundation on Thanksgiving Day. Participants will receive a gift bag. There will be prizes for the top male and female runners and the top in the children's category. Post race refreshments will be served at Watersound's Village Commons. Runners may register at www.active run or contact Joan Luchese at jmluchese@bellsouth.net or 850-231-9941.
Studio Sale Friday and Saturday. Call 850-899-0243.
Kick-off the season with a parade, tree lighting, St Nick, and lots of festive entertainment all in downtown. Local merchants open for Christmas shopping 6pm Tree Lighting Ceremony,Christmas carol sing-along, 6:45pm Lighted Street Parade, photos with Santa, and an after the parade street dance on Reid Ave. 850-227-1223.
Christmas Open House November 29 from 9:00 - 2:00
BIKES FOR BOYS & GIRLS OF GULF COUNTY 2008 - Our goal last year was 100 and the goal this year is 200.
The bikes will be given out at the Annual Event hosted by the City of Wewahitchka, and Co-Sponsor the Wewahitchka Woman?s Club, Inc. "Christmas Lights in the Park" at Lake Alice Park December 20, 2008 beginning at: 10:00 CST at Lake Alice Park in Wewahitchka, Florida.
This is a grand opportunity for your organization to give back to the community!! This event cannot occur without your monetary contribution to purchase supplies needed in the restoration of 200 bikes.
Gulf Correctional Institute Warden Randy Tifft and North Florida Child Development, Inc, Executive Director Sharon Gaskin are entering into the second annual project of providing bikes for children who would not normally get bikes at Christmas.
Contributions Welcome Please Make Payable to: ?Bikes for Boys & Girls?, NFCD, INC, P.O. Box 38Wewahitchka, Florida 32465
Sponsored by: Gulf Correctional Institute & North Florida Child Development, Inc
Port St Joe will present the Reindeer Run 8:30 am and lighted boat parade 30 minutes past dark on December 6. The boat parade begins at the Port St Joe Marina and extends to Frank Pate Park returning to the Marina. Contact the Gulf County Chamber for details 850-227-1223.
Sunset Park is transformed into a beautiful wonderland. Please join us for carols, refreshments, and even Santa Clause. Please bring a toy for our toy drive.
On December 12 visitors are invited to climb the lighthouse one hour before sunset and one hour after sun down. Visitors should bring a flashlight and a camera. This will be an excellent photo opportunity.
Please note children will not be permitted to climb the tower during these hours. Contact Beverly Mount-Douds at 850-229-1151 for information.
The Wewahitchka Womens Club sponsors the annual Christmas Lights in the Park holiday festival on Saturday December 20 beginning at 10:00 am CT at Lake Alice. Children and Family entertainment will be available all day long at the park with live music, a 5K Jingle Bell Run, craft and food vendors. The City of Wewahitchka presents the Christmas Parade at dark (around 5:00) along Main Street and ending at Lake Alice Park where the trees wil be lit and children will share cookies and coco with Santa.
Contact the Wewahitchka Womens Club for details at 850-639-5588 or for parade information call City Hall at 850-639-2605.
Celebrate Safe-Celebrate Twice. No need to wait another 12 months to celebrate the next new year. Ring in the New Year twice. Start in the Eastern Time Zone in Port St. Joe, then travel west just 12 miles down the road to Mexico Beach and celebrate all over again an hour later in the Central Time Zone. The bus will be running from Port St. Joe to Mexico Beach, and everywhere in between. A list of stops will be provided shortly!
St. Joe Bay Preserve Center, Plate: $10. Great Food, and Educational Information. Memberships Available. Call 229-1787
Don't miss this annual fundraiser to promote and protect these aqautic and land preserves. Friends of the St. Joe Bay Preserve host the Shrimp Boil for only $10.00 a plate. Enjoy Great Food, Music, and Educational Information. Memberships Available.
Contact the Buffer Preserve for more information at 850-229-1787.
Wedding planning is made simple for area and visiting couples at the Bridal Expo. Hosts Petals by the Bay and Panache Tent & Event Rentals have everything for the destination or traditional wedding. 850-227-1564 or petalsbythebay@gtcom.net.
The Northwest Regional Center of the Florida Public Archaeology Network will be holding an Archaeology Day at the T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula Park. The public is invited to meet professional archaeologists and bring artifacts from their personal collections to be examined. The event is part of the Northwest Region's celebration of Florida Archaeology month. It will last from 10:00 am-2:00 pm, is free and open to the public. Contact: Mary Furlong 850-595-0050 x 103, or e-mail mfurlong@uwf.edu.
The Port St. Joe SaltAir Farmers' Market brings fresh seasonal produce from local small farmers and much more to Florida's Forgotten Coast. Throughout the growing season, regionally grown vegetables and fruit, locally harvested Gulf seafood, carefully crafted artisan goods, and educational opportunities highlight the market's. Located in downtown Port St. Joe, the SaltAir Farmers' Market serves as a community gathering place and cultural center where attendees can enjoy arts, workshops, live music, and exhibitions while shopping the market and Reid Avenue's retail district. There is no better place to be on a Saturday Morning.
The Market is open the first and third Saturday each month from April through November.
The Junior Service League of Port St Joe hosts this annual Easter Egg Hunt for children of all ages with games and prizes at the 8th Street Park. Everyone is welcome!
Don't miss this year's excitement. Athlete's will run, bike, and swim in a raceof speed and endurance. After the race the fun continues at the Beacon Hill Park in St Joe Beach with food to celebrate the day.
Gulf Alliance for Local Arts hosts a music and art reception the first Friday of each month during the summer with a little bit of everything as the sun goes the down. First Fridays May 1st, June 5th, July 3rd, and August 7th.850-227-4960.
Sponsored by the Junior Service of Port St Joe.
Plein Air artists document landscapes in a "paint-out" of Gulf County including: Downtown Port St Joe, SaltAir Farmers' Market, Windmark Beach, Cape San Blas, Indian Pass, and the Dead Lakes. The public may view the artists at work in several venues. Contact The Gulf Alliance for Local Arts for more information 850-227-4960.
A wonderful event just for kids! This children's fishing tournament is for kids 3-16 where each registered child receives a FREE rod & reel, tackle box, t-shirt, and goody bag! Fish from anywhere and bring your catch to weigh in. Prizes are awarded in several categories. Contact 850-227-1099 for details.
The annual Wewahitchka Tupelo Honey Festival celebrates this local delicacy. The honey festival features live music, food, arts & crafts, children's activities, and Honey. Contact the City of Wewahitchka for more information 850-639-2605 or gwenexley@gtcom.net.
The Tournament is a three-day event set on Father's Day Weekend. It is a rodeo format featuring multiple species in four divisions for competitive fishing for Juniors to Pros. The Bend Saltwater Classic is the Fishing Family?s place to be on Father's Day Weekend in North Florida.
Anglers hunt for the biggest Flathead Catfish and compete for prizes. Contact the City of Wewahitchka 850-639-2605 or citywewa@fairpoint.net.
Fireworks celebration at the park sponsored by the City of Port St Joe and the Chamber of Commerce 850-227-1223.
Two days of fun, vendors of all kinds from all over the South and beyond and of course Scallops! info@gulfchamber.org or 850-227-1223.
Annual Catfish Festival with men's , women's, and children's (14 and under) divisions. For more information call 850-639-2605 or citywewa@fairpoint.net.
The Kingfish Tournament host, Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association, is dedicated to artificial reef deployment, research and public education. Prizes awarded in several categories. Learn more about this great local tournament online or call 850-648-4354.
A race of speed and endurance this bi-annual event is not to be missed. Athletes will run, bike, and swim in this exciting course. After the race stay at the park and enjoy the fun with food to celebrate the day's achievements.
