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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1983
Page
6
Destin seniors 60 plus invited to a monthly meeting October 11 at 9:30 a.m. at the American Legion Hall. Helen Hunter speaks on her trip to Scandinavian countries. Future activities planned. Transportation via senior van available. call 837-3891 for details.
Choctawhatchee Audubon Society hosts its annual Recycle Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. October 15 at the southwest corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Eglin Parkway. Funds support local and national projects including summer camp for a local student, an American bald eagle at the Raptor Center, films, lobbying, and conservation programs.
A Bike-A-Thon and Fish Fry at the American Legion on Main Street Saturday Oct 15 donate all proceeds to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Riders pledge per mile, receive free snacks, tee shirts, and prizes including bicycles bonds and watches. Contact Joe Moore at 837-2464 for sponsor forms and details.
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Department offers women only firearms classes at FOP Firing Range Lovejoy Road. Four hour sessions run 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm Monday through Friday Oct 10-14 with additional 1pm-5pm class today Oct 8 and next Saturday Oct 15. Equipment provided. Instructor Jim Matz. $10 fee. To sign up call 651-2611.
The African Violet Society of Fort Walton Beach will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Oct 11 at 107 A Fir Street Eglin Air Force Base the home of Ken McGowan. A program on Hybridizing by George Starr of Pensacola will follow the business session and refreshments.
A 29 minute film A Matter of Choice presents both sides of abortion science ethic and policy. Viewers decide their stance after screenings at Destin Community Center on Tuesday Oct 11 at 4 30 5 30 and 7 p m.
Seascape Resort in Destin hosts an Oktoberfest week from October 17 to 22 with traditional German dishes by Chef Raymond Drews who brings over 30 years of experience. Seafood specialties are also featured on the special menu for the entire family.
Destin Library shifts to winter schedule starting October 3, with hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday.
Destin Rotary Club sponsors Boy Scout Troop 504 inviting boys aged 11 to 18 and their families to an Open House on Tuesday October 11 at 7 PM at Destin United Methodist Church Beach Drive. Learn how to join and become a Scout. contact Allen Phillips or Bill O’Connor for details.
The GED test for a Florida high school diploma will be given at Okaloosa Walton Junior College on October 17 and 18 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Room E-043. Applicants must be 18 or older, with 14.50 dollars due by October 12.
The fifth annual Festa Italiana starts at 9 30 a.m. in Fort Walton Square under the big top. Sponsored by Joseph B. Franzalia Lodge 2422 of the Order Sons of Italy in America, the festival features authentic Italian foods and pastries. Entertainment includes Freckles The Clown Tarantella Dancers and lodge members in costume. Proceeds aid charity and scholarship funds. General chairman is Tom Bevino, First Venerable of the lodge.
Short term fall semester classes at Okaloosa Walton Junior College begin October 20 and run to December 16. Registration is weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at multiple OWJC locations including the Registrar's Office and OWJC UWF Fort Walton Beach Center. Information on class schedules available at listed sites and local outlets. For more info call 678-5111 ext 221. Crestview and Walton County residents have local numbers.
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