Summer Tours Set At Eglin
The Eglin Public Affairs office lists a summer tour program starting Wednesday June 6 for area visitors and residents. Tours run every Wednesday and Friday except June 8, 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Highlights include the McKinley Climatic Laboratory the flightline and the military working dog section. Free tickets from the Destin Chamber of Commerce and information at 882-3933.
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Eglin Public Affairs Office
McKinnley Climatic Laboratory
Destin Chamber of Commerce
Farmer's Market Opens For Season at Shrine Fairgrounds
The Fort Walton Beach Farmer's Market opens for the season Saturday June 2 at the Shrine Fairgrounds, serving farmers and consumers in a three-county area with fresh produce. The market will run Saturdays and Wednesdays from noon to 6 pm, with contact numbers for Okaloosa County Extension Service.
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Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Beach Shrine Fairgrounds
Okaloosa County
Genealogical Society to Host Photo Preservation Talk
The Genealogical Society of Okaloosa County meets June 7 at 7 30 p m in Fort Walton Beach at the School Administration Building 120 Lowery Pl SE David Shea owner of David Shea s Studio III will discuss preserving and copying old photographs Attendees may bring pictures for evaluation journals from other societies will be exchanged Forms and worksheets will be sold Public invited Beginners welcome with help before and after the meeting For more information contact Gary Cyr or Florence Lembeck.
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Okaloosa County
Lowery Pl
Fort Walton Beach
David Shea
Shea
Gary Cyr
Florence Lembeck
Library Starts Summer Hours Destin Library Summer Schedule
Destin Library begins summer hours on June 4. The library will be open 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, providing expanded weekday service and weekend access.
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Destin
Parade Offers Prizes for Billy Bowlegs Torchlight Parade
Parade Marshal Bob Gates announced $80 in cash prizes for the Billy Bowlegs Torchlight Parade on Monday June 4. Five area banks contributed funds. Awards go to best pirate costumes and floats, marching units, twirlers, and other categories, with total prizes listing specific amounts and participant expectations of 80 to 100 units.
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Gates
YMCA
Boys Club
Chamber of Commerce
Emerald Coast Tourist Council Plans June Meeting
The Emerald Coast Tourist Development Council will hold a general meeting Tuesday June 5 at the Destin Holiday Inn starting at 10 a.m. Gary Alden will announce Emerald Coast Photography Contest winners and a awards presentation will follow. Kathy Dove newly appointed executive director will attend to meet members and discuss goals.
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Emerald Coast Tourist Development Council
Destin Holiday Inn
Gary Alden
Kathy Dove
Billy Bowlegs
Photo Contest To Begin In Fort Walton Beach
Deadline for registration for the Fort Walton Beach Photo Contest Seascapes and Sunsets is Tuesday June 5 at 5 p m. Registrations are at the Docie Bass Recreation Center 54 Ferry Road Monday to Friday 8 a m to 5 p m. Judging is Thursday June 7. Entries may be submitted in Seascapes and Sunsets Children or Open up to five pictures per entrant. For details visit the recreation center or call 243 8911.
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Docie Bass Recreation Center
Ferry Road
Doce Bass Recreation Center
Destin Church of God to Host Services by Rev Alfredo Ortega
The Destin Church of God will hold special services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 3. The Rev Alfredo Ortega and his wife will sing in Spanish and English at both services. The church is on Highway 98 beside Senor Bob's Taco Restaurant. Grace Day and the congregation invite everyone to attend.
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Destin Church of God
Alfredo Ortega
Highway 98
Grace Day
Destin Seafood Festival Booths Open for 1984
Destin area exhibitors may request booth space for the Destin Seafood Festival 84 with general applications starting now. Non-local applicants from July 1. Food booth rates 100 dollars for Destin Chamber members and non profits, 125 dollars otherwise. Craft booths 50 dollars for Destin Chamber groups, 75 dollars non members. Festival runs Oct 6 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Oct 7 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Estimated attendance 60 000 to 70 000. Contact Destin Chamber of Commerce at 837 6241 for details.
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Destin
Destin Chamber
Evangelist Billy Hamlett to Lead Destin Church Revival
First Assembly of God in Destin hosts Evangelist Billy Hamlett for a revival starting June 3 through June 6. He will speak at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday and at 7 p.m. each night through Wednesday. Pastor David Rhodes invites the public to attend.
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