By Heather Bennett
Everyone, or at least almost everyone, has heard of Boy Scouts of America (BSA), but few may know about Venturing, a core program of BSA, or know we have our own local crew. I recently spoke to CJ Inman, a local scout and crewmember, about what Venturing...
Funds to Improve Imaging Services at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast
The Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation held its 2022 Charity Golf Classic on Friday, Sept. 23, at Burnt Pine Golf Club in Sandestin. The tournament raised $218,145 for a new CT scanner at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast to better...
The 27th Annual Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) Festival of the Arts held Oct. 29-30 in the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin featured exhibits of more than 100 artists from throughout the U.S. showcasing a diverse palette of artistic styles in nearly 20 different art mediums. Guest...
Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center is creating a toy room for their families and agency partners to “shop” for children from newborn up to 18 years old. Bring unwrapped gifts, and Christmas wrapping paper for the gifts, by Dec. 23. Check out gift ideas to purchase for all age...
Impact100 of Northwest Florida Inc. awarded five $100,000 grants to nonprofits in Okaloosa and Walton counties.
The 2022 grants are:
Arts & Culture
Stage Crafters Community Theatre Inc. – “The Show Must Go On…” Save Our Community Theatre’s Home
Education
Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless – The Impact Village Opportunity Zone (Phase One)
Environment,...
By Kenneth Books
One of the most solemn rituals of our civilization is the respectful burial of the dead. But some, whether for lack of family or loved ones’ lack of funds, are deprived of this final, sacred rite. The Lazarus Field Service provides these souls, whose bodies have been...
By Mary Chris Murray
The Harbor Rats Charitable Foundation, founded on giving back to its community, has chosen Alaqua Animal Refuge as one of its beneficiaries.
“As we were looking to expand our reach and choose another charity to add as a beneficiary, Alaqua was a clear and unanimous choice” said...
Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is pleased to announce that 16 Raider athletes have been named as members of the Florida College System Activities Association’s (FCSAA) 2021-2022 All-Academic Team.
The FCSAA is a statewide non-profit corporation that regulates, coordinates, and promotes intercollegiate activities in athletics, brain bowls, forensics, model united...
WEEK 13
Thursday, Dec. 1
Bills at Patriots, 7:15 p.m., Amazon
Sunday, Dec. 4
Steelers at Falcons, Noon, CBS
Broncos at Ravens, Noon, CBS
Packers at Bears, Noon, Fox
Jaguars at Lions, Noon, Fox
Browns at Texans, Noon, CBS
Jets at Vikings, Noon, CBS
Commanders at Giants, Noon, Fox
Titans at Eagles, Noon, Fox
Seahawks at Rams, 3:05 p.m., Fox
Dolphins at...
By Lauren Reho
Each year through the All Sports Association, the Taylor Haugen Foundation, presents a trophy to an athlete who best demonstrates a balance between academics, athleticism, leadership, community service and faith. The winner receives a $1,000 scholarship, a $1,000 donation to the athletic department of his or her...