New Mural Brings Bold and Exciting Energy to Niceville
Congratulations to the City of Niceville on the unveiling of its new mural and ADA-Accessible Kayak Launch at Turkey Creek! Designed by Niceville-based artist and Francis Roy Agency Art Director Janae Erickson, it is one of the artists’ largest art installations to date, visible from John Sims Parkway at Turkey Creek Park. Janae partnered with The City of Niceville to create an expansive mural highlighting the history and vibrance of our community—a historical masterpiece that residents and visitors will enjoy for many years to come.
Janae is a Graphic Designer and Illustrator with more than 10 years of experience. She establishes design styles to reflect each client’s branding story. She has created award- winning comprehensive brand identities for J. Leon Gallery and Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation. In addition to building brand identities, Janae creates ad campaigns, social media graphics, animations, websites, magazines and illustrations in various styles to fit the client’s needs. She enjoys problem solving to help clients accomplish their goals from a visual perspective.
Before working at Frances Roy Agency, Janae spent six years at Marc-Michaels Interior Design as a Graphic Artist. She provided visual renderings of room interiors and floor plans as well as creating web content and magazine ads. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Fine Arts.
Impact100 NWF Announces 2022 Grant Finalists
Impact100 of Northwest Florida, Inc. has selected 10 organizations as finalists to receive grant funding this year. At its November annual meeting, members will select from the finalists five nonprofits that will each receive a $100,000 grant award.
Arts & Culture: Stage Crafters Community Theatre Inc. – “The Show Must Go On…” Save Our Community Theatre’s Home and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast – Sea Breeze Wind Ensemble.
Education: FloridaOne DMAT Inc. – Training First Responders and Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless – The Impact Village Opportunity Zone (Phase 1).
Environment, Recreation & Preservation: Friends of the Freeport Public Library – Words on Wheels: Stocking the Walton County Bookmobile and Pyramid, Inc. – Outdoor Recreation Equity for Individuals with Disabilities.
Family: The Salvation Army – Mobile Kitchen for Disaster & Community Assistance and Healing Hoof Steps – Expanding Access to Alternative Mental Health Treatments.
Health & Wellness: Healing Paws for Warriors – Save a Veteran, Rescue a Dog: Mobile Support and Heart of the Bride – Emerald Coast CarePortal: Rescuing Families in Crisis.
The Freeport Republicans will host a Republican booth at Bay Fest, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free campaign yard signs will be available as well as T-shirts and a variety of flags available for suggested donations. They will also meet Wed., Nov. 9 in Freeport, at the Hammock Bay Clubhouse. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.; meeting 6-7 p.m. November’s speaker is Bruce Cosson, Walton County Historian, who will speak on the founding and early history of the Freeport area to include the Civil War.
The Walton County Republican Executive Committee (REC) will meet Nov. 21 at the Hammock Bay Clubhouse in Freeport. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.; meeting 6-7 p.m. Open to Republicans in Walton County.
The Sand Dunes Chapter of Embroiderers’ Guild of America celebrates various forms of hand embroidery Sun., Nov. 13 & 20, 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Parish Hall, Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 1200 Valparaiso Blvd, Niceville. Visitors are welcome. Call 850-496-3466.
Terri Steadman has become the President of the Board of Directors for Crisis Aid for Littles and Moms (CALM) Organization, Inc. An avid CALM volunteer, House Manager and Life Skills trainer, Terri has been with the organization since before the official beginning of the 501c3 non-profit. She was also elected to the Executive Board as Vice President and Treasurer. Terri is a wife and mom and a leader of the Single Mom Group at Crosspoint Niceville and at South Crestview. Contact her at president@nicevillecalm.com.
HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital Auxiliary will hold its annual Christmas Sale on Nov. 1 and 2 in the hospital Gift Shop. Open at 7 am., on that Tuesday, there will also be a bake sale in the hospital lobby. All funds raised will fund scholarships for students pursuing a degree in the medical field. 2190 Highway 85 N. Niceville.
