Niceville Valparaiso Chamber July Business After Hours featuring LJ Schooners and Bay Life!
Join the Bay Life staff and LJ Schooners for a fun after hours business gathering, Tuesday, July 16 at 5 p.m. at LJ Schooners in Bluewater Bay. The Chamber Business After Hours are a great networking opportunity. Members and guests are always welcome and there is no cost to attend. Bring a door prize to giveaway to promote your business! We look forward to seeing you there!
Music, Comedy and Fun at Mattie Kelly Arts Center this Summer!
This summer, the Mattie Kelly Arts Center (MKAC) presents a concert and comedian series you will not want to miss. Start off with an evening of Southern Rock when Atlanta Rhythm Section and Orleans take the stage on June 29 at 7 p.m. Purchase tickets at Mattiekellytickets.com or by calling 850-706-5206.
Continue the concert Series with Great American SoulBook, July 11, 7 p.m., which features more than 12 performers on stage performing Motown, R&B and other iconic Soulful favorites that inspired generations.
And finish the series with Tom Papa comedian, Friday, July 19, 7 p.m., who will have you laughing in the aisles. With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country, finding success as an actor, host, and author, in film, TV, radio and podcasts as well as on the live stage. Purchase July event tickets at mattiekellyartscenter.org or call the box office at 850-729-6000. Life Media looks forward to seeing you over the summer.
Support the WCSO Back-to-School Splash Bash Through Amazon Registry or Paypal Donation
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office’s annual Back-to-School Splash Bash is sending students back to school with a splash!
The Back-to-School Splash Bash is an annual event that provides backpacks and supplies to hundreds of families in need before students head back to the classroom.
This year, the event will be held at Wee Care Park in DeFuniak Springs on Saturday, July 27 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Walton County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community to come together to purchase supplies and backpacks for students either through Amazon Registry or PayPal donation. Scan a QR code to donate:
No student should go without as they begin a new school year. We appreciate all donations, big or small!
2024 Okaloosa County Candidate Forum
The Niceville-Valparaiso Chamber is partnering with the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors, Crestview and Destin Chamber to hold a 2024 Candidate Forum, Tuesday, July 9th, at 5 p.m. in the Niceville High School Auditorium, 800 John Sims Parkway. Candidates for School Board and County Commission all plan to participate.
The 13th Annual Bluewater Bay Marina Pinfish Grand Nationals will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, 10 a.m. at the Bluewater Bay Marina Complex. There will be an Anglers meeting at 9:45 a.m. before the tournament. Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places and also the Abram Sitcer Big Fish Award. Goody bags will be given to all registered teams. Junior Fisherman receives Tournament Shirt. Noah Detention Construction, Costa Enterprises McDonalds, Peoples National Bank, Gulf Shore Air, Ship’s Chandler, L4K Charters, West Marine and Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance are sponsoring and supporting the tournament along with Bluewater Bay Marina, LJ Schooners Dockside Restaurant & Oyster Bar and Bluewater High & Dry. Early registration is encouraged to secure t-shirt for Junior Fisherman. Early packet pick-up is Friday, August 2, from 6 – 8 p.m. at LJ Schooners Dockside Restaurant lobby. Rules: Timed tournament, fishing inside Ward Cove (BWB Marina) ONLY, two-person teams (Angler #1: 16+ yrs., Angler #2: 15 yrs & under), fishing pole use only. Teams provide their own fishing equipment and aggregate weight of 10 fish will determine the winner. Early registration—$25.00. Late Registration (August 2-3)—$30.00. For more information and for a registration form, call Bluewater Bay Marina at (850) 897-2821 or visit www.bluewaterbaymarina.com.
L.J. Schooners to host Casino Night for CALM, a fundraiser with winners, prizes and gift baskets, Saturday, August 17, 6-10 p.m. Dress in your best Casino attire to support CALM and win prizes. All proceeds from casino-themed games and 10% of food sales will help CALM provide childcare while moms are in class and electricity during these hot months.
