Wakulla county Upcoming chamber and community events

Upcoming Chamber and Community Events, it's going to be a busy month in Wakulla! View this email in your browser Coming to Wakulla in June! To sponsor or participate contact Herb Donaldson. Scene in Wakulla begins with an OPENING NIGHT PARTY in the downstairs and courtyard areas of Best Western Plus / Wakulla Inns & Suites (Official SCENE in Wakulla sponsor). WHEN: Thursday, June 20 at 6:30pm WHERE: Best Western Plus / Wakulla Inns & Suites COST:  $10  The weekend is followed by packed two day schedule of directing for film and acting workshops, on camera performance workshops, readings and panel discussions. Visit www.palavertreetheater.org to find out more and to view this year’s line-up of workshops and performances, writers, actors, directors and filmmakers. 6th Annual Run for Wakulla Springs May 18, 2013 Wakulla Springs State Park Experience the primal beauty of the old growth southern forest as you run through the sanctuary at Wakulla Springs State Park.  Special arrangements have been made to open this rarely accessed area for this event. For more information, visitwww.wakullasprings.org. 8:00 am – One mile fun run; 9:00 am 5K run Children’s Fishing Tournament May 18, 2013 Open to boys and girls ages 3 to 15. The tournament is free to all children and lunch will be provided to all participants from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Woolley Park. Games, rides and exhibitions will be in the park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and trophies and prizes will be awarded after the weigh-in is completed. Fish for Freshwater fish which includes: bass, pan fish and catfish. OR Fish for Saltwater species including: white trout, Speckled trout, Spanish mackerel, redfish, flounder and whiting. All anglers will receive a tournament t-shirt at the registration table. 2013 Wakulla Children’s Fishing Tournament Fish out of Panacea Harbor Marina from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. with last tournament fleet boat leaving at 8:30 a.m. Weigh-In from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Woolley Park in Panacea. No weigh-ins taken later than 2 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS Tour – Saving Wakulla Springs May 18, 2013   Join noted biologist Jim Stevenson on this fascinating tour and exploration of the spring basin that examines the quantity and quality of water flowing from the Florida capital to world famous Wakulla Spring.   Learn how the astonishing connection of underground caves conducts groundwater through the remarkable Floridan Aquifer. See the watery windows to this underground wonder. Experience the scenic basin area of Wakulla Springs set against the attractive backdrop of native flora and wildlife. Jim will share his remarkable knowledge acquired as chief naturalist of Florida’s state parks for 20 years, so don’t miss this opportunity! $18 per person includes admission to Wakulla Springs State Park. Over 60% of your fee is donated to the Friends of Wakulla Springs State Park & the Wakulla Springs Alliance. Car caravan tour departs from Tallahassee with nine stops of interest including lakes, sinkholes, and the waste water treatment plant on our travel to Wakulla Springs. For complete details & tour registration call 850-926-3376 or visit http://www.palmettoexpeditions.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=95 Sharks and Chablis Come out Sunday, May 19 from 2-7PM and Support Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory at their annual Sharks & Chablis Benefit!! Tickets are $35 per person to enjoy an exciting afternoon of Live Music, Exhibitors, Wine Tasting, Seafood Dinner, and silent auction! For Ticket sales and more information, please call(850)984-5297. Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory is a non-profit organization promoting environmental education, knowledge, and curiosity with their exhibits of many touch tanks and aquariums. Visit our website at Gulfspecimen.org.  222 Clark Drive Panacea, Fl 32346. flyer Big Bend Hospice to Break Ground for Jean McCully Family House May 21, 2013 Community leaders, elected officials and medical professionals will gather at Big Bend Hospice on Tuesday, May 21, for a dedication ceremony and groundbreaking event designed to expand the organization’s ability to serve those in the community with life-limiting illnesses. The ceremony and groundbreaking for the new “Jean McCully Family House” will take place from 10 – 11:30 a.m., along with an announcement about the upgrading of the Margaret Z. Dozier Hospice House facility. Expected speakers for the groundbreaking event are: Cathy Adkison, Chief Executive Officer and President, Big Bend Hospice Nigel Allen, Executive Director, Big Bend Hospice Foundation Steve Mindlin, Chairman, Big Bend Hospice Ron Tate, Chairman, Big Bend Hospice Foundation Sen. Bill Montford Leon County Commissioner Kristen Dozier Tallahassee Mayor John Marks Marjorie Turnbull, Campaign Chair, Big Bend Hospice Jean McCully The construction of the Jean McCully Family House will provide much-needed space for families and friends of patients in a family-centered environment. Additionally, Big Bend Hospice will add bedside oxygen and suction in all patient bedrooms in the Margaret Z. Dozier Hospice House... more May Networking Luncheon May 22, 2013 Ms. Dorothy is excited to host our monthly networking luncheon Wednesday, May 22,  Ouzt’s Too Oyster Bar & Grill May 22 from noon – 1:15pm. RSVP - reply to this email or call 926.1848 MENU 17th Annual Captain Jack’s Fishing Tournament May 25, 2013 Venue:Alligator Point Fire Station Ready to fish? Come on out to the 17th annual Captain Jack’s Fishing Tournament! Proceeds go to the Capital Area Chapter Red Cross (www.tallyredcross.org) and the Alligator Point/St. Teresa Fire Station.  Visit our Facebook Page athttps://www.facebook.com/CaptJackFishing or email captainjacktournament@gmail.com for more information. WORKFORCEplus Power Hour WORKFORCE plus invites you to attend our quarterly Lunch and Learn Series – Power Hour. This quarter’s topic is “All About Jobs.” Being held on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 11:30 am, this informative workshop will take a brief look at data for the Big Bend region that is helpful to employers in making hiring decisions. Please review the included flyer and RSVP to reserve your spot today! RSVP towfp@wfplus.org or via phone at (850) 414-6085. flyer Upcoming Golf Tournament - Registration Deadline May 31, 2013 Franklin & Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office Golf Tournament June 7, 2013 Venue:St. James Bay Golf Course Address:151 Laughing Gull Lane, Carrabelle Franklin County Sheriff Mike Mock and Wakulla County Sheriff Charlie Creel both invite you to participate in this golf tournament at St. James Bay Golf Course benefiting Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches and youth programs in Franklin and Wakulla County. Deadline for sponsorships and individual/team entries is May 31, 2013. RegistrationJune 7, 2013 at 7:00 am, shotgun start at 8:00 am. Lots of prizes and cash payouts! Sponsorship and golf entry forms are posted below Golf entry form       Sponsorship form Join Covenant Hospice Award-Winning Volunteer Team   Covenant Hospice is seeking individuals and groups to join its award-winning volunteer team. A training workshop will be held from [9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 1st] at the Wakulla County Library, located at [4330 Crawfordville Highway] The workshop is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. Covenant Hospice Volunteer Training will present an overview of hospice care and volunteer choices. Individuals and groups are needed to provide support for Covenant programs including office work, community outreach, and fundraising. Patient and family support volunteers are needed press release Wakulla County Sheriff Department Raising Funds for Project Graduation The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office is selling tickets for a chance to win two pieces of original artwork created by Deputy Katie Deal. Copies of the artwork is linked below  and is photographic work of an alligator at Wakulla Springs and hummingbirds in Costa Rica. The tickets are available from Susie Bowen and others at the WCSO. They are $10 each for a chance at the two pieces of artwork. The money raised is being put toward the Wakulla High School Project Graduation celebration at Wakulla Springs State Park on Thursday, May 30. Only 250 tickets will be sold and the artwork is valued at $325. The winning ticket will be selected that night. Gator Hummingbirds Disclaimer: The Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce provides this calendar of events as a service to its members and a convenience in the community.  No endorsement of the scheduled events or organizations by the Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce is either expressed or implied.

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