Archive for the ‘Events’ Category

Book Signing at Fonville Press

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

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Sister Schubert will be signing copies of her new cookbook, Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters, at Fonville Press at Alys Beach on Saturday, November 28, from noon until 2 p.m.

Alys Beach is actually pictured in the cookbook in photos from the Second Annual Change the World Fundraiser held in 2007 around the new Caliza Pool, which benefited The Barnes Family Foundation, created in 2001 by Sister and her husband George. The fundraiser, founded by Gina Shiflett, owner of Salon Twist, and organized that year by Lisa Burwell, president of Cornerstone Marketing & Advertising, raised funds specifically to establish Sasha’s Home, an orphanage in Gorlovka, Ukraine. Sasha’s Home is the primary beneficiary of net proceeds from Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters. An alternative to overcrowded state institutions, Sasha’s Home provides a warm and loving temporary home for 40 abandoned children while they await adoption by their “forever families.”

“The Alys Beach community is honored to be hosting Sister Schubert again,” said Kelli Arnold, Alys Beach’s Events Coordinator. “Not only do we get to experience culinary art through her delicious recipes, but we are also afforded the unique opportunity to continue our support for her efforts in the Ukraine.”

Although the proceeds from her book benefit the Barnes Family Foundation, Sister has also decided to contribute a portion of the proceeds from the book signing at Fonville Press to local charity, the Children’s Volunteer Health Network.

Konstantino Trunk Show

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

new-image1McCaskill & Company in Destin will host a Konstantino Trunk Show this Friday and Saturday featuring the extraordinary collection of jewelry from Greece known throughout the world for unique designs and remarkable artisanship. All Konstantino adornments are still individually crafted in Athens and are created from sterling silver and 18 karat gold. Collections are inspired by the art, architecture, mythology, and people of Greece as fused through the creative genius of Konstantino Sioulas. As part of the two-day event, McCaskill & Company will host a drawing for a $500 gift certificate for Konstantino jewelry. There is no purchase necessary to participate. The event is free and open to the public.

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Evening of Giving   

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

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On Sunday, November 22, 2009 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Mattie Kelley Arts Foundation (MKAF) will be hosting an Evening of Giving at Silver Sands Factory Stores featuring Gail Pittman’s dinnerware and pottery. The event opens at 3pm with entertainment leading up to the tree lighting at 5:00 p.m. Enjoy delicious appetizers compliments of Carrabba’s Italian Grill and wine provided by Beef O’Brady’s from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Guests will have the chance to enter a raffle to win beautiful Gail Pittman pottery and dinnerware items and kids will enjoy making fall arts and crafts projects.

Tickets can be purchased for $5 that will allow you to enjoy extra savings and values at over 70 participating stores. For more information, call the MKAF at 850.650.2226.  100% of the ticket proceeds collected by MKAF will benefit our educational programs and cultural events.

Hombre Hosts PGA TOUR Qualifying School

Monday, November 16th, 2009

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For the 16th Year, Hombre Golf Club Will Host the 2nd Stage of the PGA TOUR Qualifying School.  The School will begin with practice rounds today, November 16th and Tuesday  November 17th. The tournament will start Wednesday, November 18th and conclude Saturday, November 21st with a rain date of Sunday, November 22nd. The PGA TOUR National Qualifying Tournament — otherwise known as q-school — is not a school in the traditional sense of the word, but the lessons learned while competing certainly can be life-changing. In reality, q-school is a survival test of as many as three tournaments that will eventually determine the players who earn their PGA TOUR cards for the 2010 season.

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Holiday Celebration at Baytowne Wharf

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

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Over Thanksgiving weekend Baytowne Wharf will be ringing in the holiday season!

Friday, November 27

Experience a magical fireworks show over the lagoon as Santa makes his grand entrance at 6pm. Help Santa light the Christmas tree and stick around to give Mr. Claus your Wish List. ??They will have a choir to get you in the holiday spirit as they sing your favorite Christmas songs on the Events Plaza stage.

Saturday, November 28

Begin your Christmas season at the Village with a movie at 7pm.  Polar Express will be showing in 3-D! Grab a blanket and go enjoy a holiday favorite at the Village!

Holly Fair

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

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This weekend, November 12- 15, be sure to check out the Junior Service League’s annual Holly Fair at Boardwalk Beach Resort for some early holiday shopping and photos with Santa!

A Grand Giveaway!

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

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‘Tis the season to give and receive and who couldn’t use some free jewelry around the holidays? In celebration of the fast-approaching festivities, McCaskill & Company is hosting their first ever ‘Grand Giveaway’ promotion on Saturday, November 14th.  The premier jewelry and watch retailer will give away a $1,000 gift card to one lucky guest! Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and the drawing for this special one-day giveaway will take place at 5:30 p.m. (There is no purchase necessary to participate.)

Santa at Destin Commons

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

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The jovial Destin Commons Santa is ringing in the season this year on Saturday, November 21, at 6 p.m. with a remarkable transformation to unveil a nostalgic and memorable Norman Rockwell Holiday throughout the center. America’s favorite artist, Norman Rockwell, branded the American Christmas tradition with his nostalgic art gracing the covers of Saturday Evening Post magazines for over half a century.

In his annual high style, the Destin Commons Santa will arrive at 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, in a fire truck accompanied by a police escort into Center Plaza. Santa will magically light the enormous 50’ Christmas tree along with a live song and dance show. “Dreams Come True: A Fairy Tale Christmas”, features professional Broadway actors from New York City in Holiday costume as Snow White, Cinderella, Peter Pan and Aladdin.

An Evening with Andy Andrews

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

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On November 13, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Good News United Methodist Church in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida will be hosting internationally known speaker and novelist and New York Times best selling author Andy Andrews for a special speaking engagement.

Andy Andrews has spoken at the request of four different US presidents and ever single minute one of his books is sold somewhere in the world! He has helped corporations, associations, civic groups and even entire cities that have invited him to address their group. His impressive client list includes the US Air Force, AAA, AT&T, Bank of America, Microsoft, Honda, OnStar, Wachovia Securities, Publix, Wells Fargo and many more. Throughout his career, Andy Andrews has spoken to over 5,000,000 people and now he is coming to our community. The New York Times has hailed him as a “modern-day Will Rogers who has quietly become one of the most influential people in America.” The presentation he will give, which is specifically geared for service organizations, was recently called “Stunning! Simply stunning!” by a TV Guide report.

The event is free and open to the public on a first come basis. Childcare will be offered during the event and refreshments will be offered after the event.

Book Signing at Grand Boulevard

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Our favorite Southern cook and roll-maker extraordinaire, Sister Schubert, is once again gracing the Gulf Coast. On November 13 at 6:00 p.m., Sister will be signing copies of her new book, Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters, at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. As the special guest for Grand Boulevard’s Restaurant Week, Sister will be announcing the winner of the $1,000 shopping spree at 7:30 p.m. in Grand Park. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Advocacy Center. You won’t want to miss this wonderful event!

Silver Sands Midnight Madness Event

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Silver Sands Factory Stores is going to make this holiday season a little merrier for six people this year during Silver Sands Midnight Madness event on Friday, November 27. In addition to the entire Center opening at midnight on the day after Thanksgiving and incredible door buster deals, Silver Sands will be giving away a $1,000 Silver Sands shopping spree every hour from 1 – 6 a.m. Guests can register at Shopper Services, located at the median near Michael Kors, and must be present to win. There is no purchase necessary to participate.

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Funky Fun at CVHN’s Fifth Annual “Hurricane Party”

Friday, October 30th, 2009

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Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN) will host its fifth annual Hurricane Party on Friday, November 13, from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. The bay-front party will be held at “Bentley’s on the Bay,” and feature the rootsy, funky, jazzy, Latin dance music of Jose Conde (www.olafresca.com).

CVHN is a local faith-based non-profit organization that provides free medical, dental and mental health care for uninsured and underinsured children in Okaloosa and Walton counties.

“We are changing the Hurricane Party up this year with an old style Havana Cuban theme,” said CVHN board member Reynolds Henderson. “This is going to be a very unique music experience for the people of South Walton, and the bay-front venue at Bentley’s is just perfect for this kind of party.”

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