Chamber Members aren't "falling back" on the next month's activities! - The Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter for September 27th
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Chamber Members aren't "falling back" on the next month's activities! - The Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter for September 27th
Fri 27th National Estuaries Day 1:30-5:30 pm at the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve in Eastpoint. Free fun for the whole family! (850) 670-7700. Sat 28th Book Signing “Keep it Simple: Let’s Cook” with Cherry Lowery Rankin 11 am-1:30 pm at the Carrabelle Library. Recipe samplers will be provided. (850) 697-2366. Sun 29th Dog Days of Summer Concert Series Presents: Celtic on the Half Shell 3 pm at Cat Pointe Music, 29 Island Dr. Eastpoint. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the performance. In conjunction with Smithsonian's Museum Day, the Camp Gordon Johnston BYOB is allowed & encouraged. Admission to all performances Association dedicated the New Museum Building across from Carrabelle Beach is $ 10 per person. To purchase advance tickets and to learn at 1873 Hwy 98 West in honor of Sidney A. Winchester. Family, friends, local to more about the performers, go to their website: state dignitaries, and other visitors packed the Museum before the ceremony www.catpointemusic.com with light refreshments available inside. The dedication ceremony was standing Sun 29th Carrabelle Church of God’s Harvest Festival 4-6 pm room only and was a moving tribute to Mr. Winchester's life. We appreciate all This event has something for the entire family, make plans now our veterans and thank them for their service! to attend this year's Harvest Festival. There will be Bounce Houses, Games, Prizes, and Much, Much More!!!! 1478 Hwy 67, Carrabelle (850) 720-1065 Sun 29th The Panhandle Players Season Kick-Off Party! 4-6 pm at the Chapman Theatre in Apalachicola. Free event with food, music & more.
What’s Happening in October
Tues 1st Lantern Making Workshop 1-4 pm at the Carrabelle Senior Center. Cost is $ 8 per person. Participants are then encouraged to bring their glowing creation to the Lantern Fest September 23rd You Tube Channel Premier "More Than Just Fishing" at the Crooked River Lighthouse on October 19th. For more info, with USCG Capt. Tim ‘SGT’ Peterson contact carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com of (850) 697-2732. Monster Amberjack caught by the smallest dude on the boat Wed 2nd Forgotten Coast Parrot Head Club-Monthy Gathering In this episode, I take Team Treejob on a fishing adventure off the coast of the Phlock. 5 pm at Dock Myers Island Pub on St. George of St George Island leaving from Apalachicola, FL. We got to our spot and Island. Come on out & see why they’re the phun club with a immediately hooked up on a keeper Amberjack that was about 30lbs. community service fixation! Fins Up!!! Shortly after, we hooked into a dozen smaller ones which we let go and Thurs 3rd Concealed Weapons Class at the Franklin County then a 50-pounder hit one of our jigs. After a long fight that included Sheriff’s Office. Please call 323-2178 and speak with Christy to sign up for the course. *This is only the class, state licensure is nearly losing it because of a tangle with another AJ, we boated the beast. an additional cost which you’ll pay at the Carrabelle Annex Then the fight of a lifetime started. Rafael fought an Amberjack for what Building after class completion. seemed like an hour before we saw it. It was so big he thought it was a shark. Sat 5th Carrabelle Farmers Market 9 am-1 pm at the Crooked https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hTbg8cspA0&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=I River Lighthouse. Call (850) 697-2732 if you are interested in wAR1g798zfO_kQ-OVaxULfUzr8-dwojRXWzSe_18Q-9QEOpfPOI4X62vZJcI participating. Mark your calendars so you don't miss upcoming video releases: Mon 7th Audubon Bird Walk on McKissack Beach in Carrabelle 9-30-10 Fishing with Iraqveteran8888's Eric Blanford 6 pm. A leisurely 1.5-hour stroll to observe the many breeding 10-7-19 The Swiss Army Knife of Fishing Rods & migratory shorebirds that rest & recover here before 10-14-19 More than just fishing embarking across the Gulf of Mexico for the winter. Free & 10-18-19 Top secret shenanigans episode with Iraqveteran8888's Eric open to all. RSVP Collette.Lauzau@audubon.org Tues 8th-Sat 12th RiverTrek 2019 to support the continued work Blanford of Apalachicola Riverkeepers. A group of volunteer kayak 10-21-19 Kaizen Fishing paddlers will travel the 107-mile length of the Apalachicola Many of these videos have the same amount of content in a 30-minute River in 5days. You can support individual(s) or the whole team TV show minus commercials. by going to www.apalachicolariverkeeper.ort/rivertrek/ or Here is the link to my channel: mailing your check to PO Box 8, Apalachicola, FL 32329. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TiHxxkktGc Happy Birthday! (612) 222-0178 www.captsgtpetersons.com Thurs 10th Floods, Droughts, & River Food Webs A 2019 fall VISIT FLORIDA President and CEO Dana Young met with approximately 50 local conservation lecture at 7 pm at the FSU Coastal & Marine Lab business owners and tourism professionals in Franklin county on Thursday, Auditorium. Free & opent to the public. Refreshments available September 12. It was the finale to a 12-stop Town Hall series of meetings that before the lecture. For more info, go to www.marinelab.fsu.edu. the state tourism agency sponsored to discuss the positive impacts of Florida’s Sat 12th & Sun 13th Battle at the Bay Golf Tournament. St. James number one industry and the ways VISIT FLORIDA can drive more visitors to area Bay Golf Resort. 2 Divisions, 2 Formats, & all cash payout. Entries are due by Thurs, Oct 10th. For more info, call (850) 697-9606. businesses. Sun 13th Full Moon & Sunset Lighthouse Climb at the Crooked River Lighthouse 8 pm-10 pm. Cost is $8. Visitors can climb to the John Solomon of the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce also hosted a top of the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast to see meeting of the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals, NW Region on breathtaking views of the bay under the glow of the sunset & the August 29th. Elizabeth Smith of the Bay County Chamber gave an in-depth post- rising full Hunter’s moon. (850) 697-2732 Michael presentation concerning disaster preparedness & recovery. A Wed 16th Chamber Board of Directors Monthly Meeting 4 pm Roundtable discussion was held lead by Patrick McGaughey on issues facing Episcopal Church of the Ascension, Members are welcome too. Executive Directors concerning non-dues revenue, recruitment & retention of Sat 19th Lantern Fest at the Crooked River Lighthouse 6-10 pm. members, and chamber trends. Lunch was sponsored by Gulf Power from the A night of magical history, glowing lanterns, music, dance & night- Apalachicola Seafood Grill. time tower climbs. Admission $ 5 adults $ 1 for children. The Keepers House Museum & Gift Shop will be open, food and Thank you, John Solomon for bringing both these organizational meetings to desserts can be purchased on site from the Marine St. Grill and Franklin County. Beacon Bistro. Call (850) 697-2732 to learn more. Wed 23rd Murder Mystery Game Night at the Crooked River Grill. Starting at 6 pm guests will enjoy a friendly, murder mystery game & dinner. $ 50 per player. Spaces for 50 people to participate, so please reserve your spot before Oct. 14th by calling (850) 697- 9606. Fri 25th-Sat 26th PLUS Halloween Oct 31st-Ghosts on the Coast! 7:30 pm at the Crooked River Lighthouse. Come out to the haunted trail……. Call (850) 697-2732 for more info. Fri 25th-Sun 27th The Panhandle Players present “The Boarders” at the Chapman Theatre in Apalachicola. Tickets are on sale now, seating will be limited for each performance, so get your tickets now at: www.panhandleplayers.com Sat 26th Sock Hop at the Franklin County Senior Center 6-10 pm. Pull out those dancing shoes & enjoy an evening of 50-60’s Music From the Friends of the Governor Stone: by DJ Gregg. $ 10 Advance, $ 15 at the door, BYOB (850) 697- The grants process is moving forward, albeit slowly. The goal is to get through 3760. the process, have it done right the first time, and get the best result possible for Sat 26th Chillas Hall Halloween Party & Dance in Lanark Village. our venture to restore this historic Schooner to pre-Hurricane Michael condition. Doors open at 7 pm. Come in costume or not….but come! BYOB Please be assured that any grant funds received will not be enough. On August and a snack to share. Dance to music by James Schumacher. $ 16th the “Hurricane Michael: Reshaping Florida’s Past” display opened at the 6 donation at the door. Sun 27th Eco-Education Outing: Donar Landing to Bristol, 3.5-4 Florida Public Archeology Network Coordination Center in Pensacola. The plight hours/8 miles of kayaking. Explore your river and basin with us! of the Governor Stone is a major focus of the exhibit, as it documents the effects Our volunteer-led eco-outings are fun and memorable. Group of the hurricane on coastal historic sites. This exhibit will be on display through size is limited, and registration is required. Trips are donation the end of the year & may then be available as a free traveling exhibit. Thanks based. Schedule subject to change based on river and weather to the ingenuity & expertise of Don Hardy, we also have the story of the Governor conditions. Please contact us at Stone & Hurricane Michael in a convenient display box. It will be at the Publishing outreach@apalachicolariverkeeper.org to register or call 850- 653-8936. Registration closes Thursdays prior to trip. Museum in St. Andrews when not in use at the Market and other events. Mon 28th Audubon Bird Walk on McKissack Beach in Carrabelle Share in the honor of refloating the Governor Stone. To find out how you can 5:30 pm. A leisurely 1.5-hour stroll to observe the many breeding help, please visit our website: www.GovernorStone.org & migratory shorebirds that rest & recover here before embarking across the Gulf of Mexico for the winter. Free & open to all. RSVP For More info on any Carrabelle Chamber Member events & activities Collette.Lauzau@audubon.org See our website www.carrabelle.org under “Things to Do” Events Calendar or the Community Calendar Make sure you mark your calendars for Events Further afield: Fri, Nov 1st & Sat, Nov 2nd for the Listen to WOYS 100.5 FM Oyster Radio or follow our Facebook Pages 56th Annual Florida Seafood Festival www.oysterradio.com or www.forgottencoastline.com in Apalachicola or www.floridasforgottencoast.com
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