This Friday, October 17th, Pizza By the Sea is hosting TV Trivia Night. What could be better than trivia and a slice of pizza? Check it with some friends for a game night of good food and great fun.
TV Trivia Night!
October 15th, 2008Pier Park Hosts Boo at the Beach
October 14th, 2008
Do you like spooky stories and fun at the beach? Well, Pier Park is hosting Boo at the Beach on October 25th 10a.m.-4p.m. featuring frightful tales read in the park by creative characters, arts and crafts for children, and a hay bale maze. A city helicopter will be on the property for kids to explore and performances will be given by the Rosenwald cheerleaders, Arnold High School Choir and the Bay Haven Chorus.A commemorative celebration will also be held for the installation of the hand-painted children’s tiles at the Visual Arts Center.
Friday Night Artist: Rocky Hard
October 13th, 2008
As part of its Friday Night Artist Series, The Cultural Arts Association will present “Seeing in the Dark,” a special event showcasing award-winning jewelry artisan Rocky Hard on Friday, October 17 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Destin Chops 30-A in Seacrest Beach. The event is free and open to the public. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served, and Chops 30-A will offer happy hour drink specials from the bar.
To find out more call the CAA office at (850) 622-5970.
Halloween Fun!
October 10th, 2008
Alys Beach will be celebrating the season this month with a couple of fun events. October 24th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. there will be a Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade and Costume Contest at Fonville Press. They will have pumpkin painting, face painting, Howl-O-Ween treats, a costume contest with a winner in the Best Owner Dog Duo category and Entertainment by DJ Boog. Animals will be available for adoption and donations will benefit the Alaqua Animal Refuge. The following day on October 25th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. tours of the Courtyard Homes of Alys Beach will be available. That night from 8:00 p.m. to midnight Noche de los Muertos, a Costume Party–will be hosted at Caliza Pool. Alys Beach invites everyone to come out for a smashing good time. Tickets are $20 online or $30 at the door. Click here for more info.
Sacred Heart Helps Us Stay Healthy
October 9th, 2008
Sacred Heart recently launched a free monthly e-newsletter, which is completely customizable depending on your health needs and interests. Through the new program, you can access the new eReminders tool that allows you to keep track of and remember your important health exams, vaccinations and annual screenings. You’ll even be able to set up reminders for your loved ones for free! You will be kept up to date on the latest health news from Sacred Heart Hospital and from around the world concerning the topics you select as important to you from diabetes to cardiovascular care or women’s health. For women who are pregnant, mySacred-Heart also offers a special newsletter that provides timely information about the pregnancy process and provides tips for keeping you and your baby fit for a healthy childbirth. Please share this invitation with your family, friends and coworkers to help us build a healthier community.
This is a special offer so to get your personalized newsletter for FREE. To take advantage of it, visit http://my.sacred-heart.org/join to sign up and use this special promotion code: PUMPKIN08.
Stay Healthy!
The Taylor Haugen Foundation
October 8th, 2008 
Some of you may have already heard of Brian and Kathy Haugen’s loss of their son, Taylor. He was a 15-year old Niceville High School student who passed away on August 30, 2008. A sophomore wide receiver, he was injured in a collision with players from the Fort Walton Beach High School football team during the junior varsity half of the Eagles’ Kickoff Classic on August 29th. He died the following day from his injuries. His father said, “What made Taylor Haugen a truly exceptional person was his selflessness among his friends, his commitment to every activity he participated in and his devotion to Christ.†In memory of their son, Brian and Kathy have established The Taylor Haugen Foundation, a scholarship fund to be awarded annually to faith-based, outgoing, community-oriented, academically proficient athletes in the local community.
Pumpkin Extravaganza!!
October 8th, 2008
The WaterColor Inn & Resort is inviting families to come celebrate fall’s arrival and Halloween at its two events, Pumpkin Extravaganza and Haunted House. The Pumpkin Extravaganza will happen Saturday, October 18th 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. and promises to be a jam-packed afternoon of fun that includes pumpkin bowling, bobbing for pumpkins, face painting, seed spitting contest, pumpkin toss and greasy pumpkin relay. Children are invited to bring their own pumpkins to carve into a jack-o-lantern masterpiece! Refreshments will be served and children under 10 will need to be accompanied by an adult. Tickets will be $10 per person and can be purchased on site the day of the event.The family-friendly haunted house will take place Tuesday, October 28th- Friday, October 31st. From 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. the haunted house will be kid-friendly and from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. it promises to be the scare of your life! Tickets are $5 per person.
Both events will be hosted at WaterColor Inn & Resort’s Camp Watercolor in Santa Rosa Beach. For more information click here.
Art Show at Destin Chops 30A
October 7th, 2008
On October 11th and 12h artist Teresa Cline will be showcasing her newest series of paintings, Sand Sea Sky on the patio at Destin Chops30A near Rosemary Beach. Refreshments will be served from 2:00-6:30 p.m. Fine art and fine dining–what a pair! Anyone who appreciates a beautiful painting and delicious food is welcome to attend.
Pinktober!
October 6th, 2008
In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Hard Rock Cafe Destin will rock out in the fight against breast cancer. On Saturday, October 11 at 2:00 p.m. Hard Rock Cafe Destin will host a fashion show with models from Sacred Heart Hospital’s Women’s Diagnostic Center displaying the most current Hard Rock merchandise, with proceeds from Pinktober merchandise benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This stop is part of Hard Rock International’s Pinktober campaign, a month long initiative committed to raising awareness and funds for breast cancer research. The Pinktober campaign includes a series of live music events at Hard Rock venues around the world that feature both established and emerging artists rock’n for a cause. Hard Rock properties will also offer a limited-edition 2008 Hard Rock Breast Cancer Awareness Pin, T-shirt and key chain and feature a line of special Pink drinks. Proceeds from the sale of special limited-edition 2008 Hard Rock Pinktober merchandise will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Positive Economic News
October 6th, 2008
Couldn’t we all use some positive economic news right about now? We stumbled across this website called just that and liked their outlook on things so we thought we would share. Here are some excerpts from the site manager:
“I’ve grown tired of mainstream media looking for, finding, and feeding us primarily negative news about our economy. WE are our economy, and we’re better than that! We drive the economy with consumption, here and abroad. My feeling is that the more negative news we’re fed, the less likely we are to consume goods and services, resulting in layoffs, which in turn further reduces consumption! While it must be tempered with preparing for the worst, we must not get caught up in the “sky is falling” mentality, or it is my belief that we will fulfill our own prophesy of doom for our economy and our prosperity.
Click here to learn more about Positive Economic News.
Charity Event for Children in Crisis
October 6th, 2008
In the Spring 2008 issue of VIE-People + Places, we published an article about a wonderful organization making a difference in the community, Children in Crisis. Today Tommy Bahama in Miramar Beach hosts The First Annual Tommy Bahama White Sands Charity Golf Classic. A $250 donation will include green fees, cart, lunch at the course, Tommy Bahama refreshments, Tommy Bahama gift bag, Tommy Bahama silk shirt ($125 value), and dinner at Tommy Bahama Tropical Cafe. All proceeds from the event will go to feed and clothe children in need through the Children in Crisis organization at The Children’s Neighborhood. Click here to find out more.
Poetry Corner
October 3rd, 2008VIE would like to extend an invitation to all area poets, be they well established or burgeoning young talent just beginning their exploration of the written word. Please submit samples of your poems to us at info@vie-peopleplusplaces.com or use the Contact Us form on our website www.vie-peopleplusplaces.com and use the drop down menu to find the “poetry submissions” category. Submissions will be consideration for publication in our Winter 2009 issue of VIE-People + Places or on our VIE Blog. Many thanks and best of luck!
Poetry is just the evidence of life. If your life is burning well, poetry is
just the ash. ~Leonard Cohen
Poetry is a mirror which makes beautiful that which is distorted.
~Percy Shelley
Poetry is nearer to vital truth than history. ~Plato
Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world. ~Percy Byshe Shelley
Poetry is the language in which man explores his own amazement. ~Christopher Fry
PINK Ribbon Auction for a Cure at The L2 Gallery
October 3rd, 2008
Breast cancer: two words that no one wants to hear.
Two words that affect so many people.
Two words that need an antonym: A CURE.
You can help.
In our lifetime, statistics show each of us will personally know at least one family member who will encounter a fight against breast cancer as one in eight women are diagnosed in the US. Perhaps you or someone you love has fought breast cancer. Imagine your daughter or mother having to fight this ravaging menace. Finding a cure now means our daughters and granddaughters can be spared from this unforgiving disease.
We want to let you all know that The L2 Gallery in Seaside, FL is hosting the PINK Ribbon Show: Art for A Cure and they will be holding a silent auction tonight October 3, 2008! Sorry for the short notice. The silent auction on art, jewelry and many things “pink” is open to the community and will run from 5-8 p.m. Food and wine will be provided by Modica Market.All the proceeds go to Susan G. Komen for The Cure & The Breast Cancer 3 Day and National Philanthropic Trust, funding important breast cancer research, education, screening, and treatment. Come out and support a great cause. Find out more here.
Autumn Tides
October 3rd, 2008
Comprised of fourteen adjacent communities on twenty six miles of Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, this upscale and unique area is a favorite fall destination. Autumn Tides events showcase the area’s culinary, cultural, historic and natural amenities that make Beaches of South Walton unique. Fall is a quieter, more sophisticated season in Beaches of South Walton. Cooler temperatures, warm water, fewer children, shorter lines, and the natural beauty of the season provide a greater sense of tranquility than is typically experienced during the spring and summer months. The fall is also complemented by Autumn Tides, an unforgettable season of fall events.In addition to enjoying popular celebrations, such as the Flutterby Festival, celebrating the colorful migration of the Monarch butterfly through the region, visitors will enjoy spectacular fall sunsets, comfortable temperatures and exceptional seasonal rates. Learn more here.
Specials for Taste of THE Beach!
October 2nd, 2008
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We’re getting excited about all of the Taste of THE Beach events that will be dotting the Emerald Coast next month (refer to earlier post on Taste of THE Beach). If you’re planning to come into town for the event and need a place to stay, VIE has become aware of several great packages offered by area resorts and we thought we would let you know about them. Check them out here.
