ECCAC Gala & Golf Weekend 2022
The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) is hosting its annual Gala & Golf Weekend, this year presented by Jim & Tammy Pierce. The Gala features a cocktail hour starting at 5 p.m., with dinner being served at 6 p.m. on Sat., March 12, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. Guests, in coastal chic attire, will enjoy dinner and live entertainment by popular local musicians, The Will Thompson Band, as well as live and silent auctions. The Gala is an energetic, yet important ECCAC fundraiser to benefit children by providing services at no cost to help identify, treat and support child victims in abusive situations.
The Golf Tournament, also to benefit ECCAC, will take place on Sun., March 13, at Kelly Plantation Golf Club with registration and brunch from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. for a tournament shot gun start at 12 p.m. Tournament cost is $400, which includes two tickets to the Gala. Gala tickets only are $250 per couple. Please make reservations online at https://cbo.io/eccac/tickets. Sponsorships are still available. Contact Mary Fomby at 850-833-9237, Ext. 283, or email her at Mary@eccac.org.
Mac & Cheese Festival
Thought macaroni and cheese was just for kids? Think again! Join us at the 4th Annual Mac & Cheese Festival presented by Cox Media on Sunday, March 6 at the Destin Commons! This family-friendly event will feature gourmet, chef-inspired twists on the South’s favorite comfort food. Local restaurants will compete for the best mac in town. Be there to sample everything for yourself and cast your vote! All proceeds from this event will go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast, which works in our community to promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging, and influence through its programs focused on academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. Sponsorships for this event are available. To learn how your business can be involved, please contact hello@francesroy.com. Tickets are $45 for VIC (Very Important Cheese tickets); $25 for adults; $15 for kids (5-16 years). V.I.C. (Very Important Cheese) tickets include (1) beverage ticket and a t-shirt.
Wild Game Dinner for Taylor Haugen Foundation
The ‘Real’ Forrest Gump, Medal of Honor Recipient Sammy L. Davis, will be the special guest speaker for the Taylor Haugen Foundation’s Wild Game Dinner & Auction on Saturday, March 12 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Walton Plantation. Individual tickets for this exclusive event are $250 at TaylorHaugen.org.
Buggin’ Out: A Vintage VW Festival and Car Show
Vintage Volkswagen lovers, start your engines and head to The Island Resort March 11-13—the 2nd Annual Buggin’ Out Festival is a weekend full of spectacular vintage cars, poolside fun, live music and more!
On Friday, March 11, festival guests are invited to a pool party at the grotto pool, with drink specials, a live DJ, and more. Saturday, March 12, is the main event! From Noon to 4 p.m., more than 60 vintage cars will be on display, along with live music, local vendor booths, groovy cocktails, kids’ activities and more. Attendance Saturday is free. All vintage vehicles are welcome in the car show, but only Volkswagen buses and bugs will be judged and eligible for awards. All vehicles must be registered in advance, as space is limited and on a first come, first served basis. Registration includes attendance at Friday’s pool party, confirmed space for your vehicle in the car show, breakfast at Fish House and complimentary drink tickets to be used at any of the four bars on The Island Resort. To register: https://850tix.com/events/buggin-out-a-vintage-vw-festival-and-car-show-3-12-2022.
Tea in the Garden
Join Fore Her for Tea in the Garden fundraiser presented by Emerald Coast Hospice on Sun., March 6, 12 to 3 p.m. at Clay 30A. Guests are encouraged to dress up and join friends for an afternoon of tea, light bites and rosé in support of Fore Her’s mission to raise funds for those battling breast cancer. Guests will enjoy light bites sponsored by Corcoran Reverie, a complimentary glass of Good Clean Wine rosé, cookies from Sweet Henrietta’s and tea in the garden. The event will include a silent auction, live music and a photo booth sponsored by Own At the Beach Team. Hats are encouraged for a chance to win the “Best Hat” prize. Tickets are $50 per person and $45 for breast cancer survivors. Gather your friends and join Fore Her for this signature fundraiser!
Soirée On The Bay
Enjoy a lavish gathering with fine wine, food and spirits benefiting Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN). Presented by the Dugas family, the Soirée will take place on their stunning family estate overlooking the Choctawhatchee Bay in Santa Rosa Beach. The main event is Sat., March 19. Starting at 3:30 p.m., guests will enjoy a mix and mingle style event featuring small bites, wine samples, and live music from the Tip Tops Band. A sunset toast during the ceremonious shooting of the cannon and fireworks complete the evening. For tickets: www.cvhnkids.org/soiree-on-the-bay. VIP – $1,000 per person. Includes Friday’s event, Saturday’s VIP Party and Main Event. Main Event – $300 per person. Proceeds from this event benefit CVHN’s second mobile dental clinic, providing free restorative dental services to children in need throughout Okaloosa and Walton counties.
A Bed 4 Me Expands Into Walton County
A Bed 4 Me is now serving families in Walton County while continuing to serve in Okaloosa. A Bed 4 Me serves children ages two to 18 from low to middle income families. After a referral and introductory visit are completed, a new bed to include a twin bed frame, mattress, sheet set, comforter and pillow are provided to each child. A Bed 4 Me serves children who do not have beds due to economic struggles and lack of financial resources as well as displaced families starting over due to domestic issues.
A Bed 4 Me is hosting an informational social for anyone interested in volunteering or supporting the mission. The social will be held Monday, March 7, 2022 at the Hammock Bay Lake Club, 1850 Great Hammock Bend, Freeport, Fl, 32439. Social starts at 5:30pm, information session starts at 6:00pm. Light refreshments will be available. RSVP diane@abed4me.org.
Information about A Bed 4 Me is available at abed4me.org. If you would like to attend the informational social, please email diane@abed4me.org.
