Friday, February 5th, 2021

What’s Happening in February , 2020

Month-long Special Exhibits this month (Free admission):

Camp Gordon Johnston WW II Museum “Africa-American

Soldiers in WWII” to honor our country’s African-American
Servicemen. Call 850-697-8575 for more info.

Gulf Coast State College Presents “A Place Within”, paintings by

Victoria Rose Phillips. Exhibit runs from Feb 8th – Mar 5th. The work
will be on display in the Amelia Center Gallery. For more info,
contact Pavel Amromin at pamromin@gulfcoast.edu or (850) 872-
3886.
Another Year of Spectacular Sunrises &
Fri 5th & Sat 6th Yard Sale in Lanark Village 8:30 am until…..On Sunsets!
Heffernan Dr across from Chillas Hall
Fri 5th Cody Barber Live at Two Brothers Dockside 6:30 pm till.. Have you seen the newest Carrabelle Video?
Fri 5th – Sun 7th Dearly Departed-A Panhandle Players Production
“Living Simply By the Sea on St. James Island, Carrabelle and Beyond!
Tickets available online at www.panhandleplayers.com
Sat 6th Country Market at the Crooked River Lighthouse 9 am-1
The Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page has this wonderful short
pm. Vendors may sign up at any time, cost is only $ 10. For more
video about Carrabelle pinned to the top of the page until the end of February.
info, call 850-697-2732.
If you go to YouTube, type in “Living Simply by the Sea Carrabelle” in the search
Tues 9th Webinar: Lawn to Wildflowers 2 pm Learn how to box and it should show up at the top of the list. Video was created by David
convert lawns to pollinator-friendly wildflower habitat. Stahler with photography by both David Stahler and Lisa Munson.
www.us02web.zoom.us
Thurs 11th Live on Zoom: COVID-19 Ask the Experts Panel. Visit
www.ow.ly/brKe50DnFHj to sign up. Welcome to our newest Chamber Member:
Sat 13th Semi-Annual Jack & Jill Golf Tournament. 8 am
registration & breakfast, 10 am shotgun start. Two-player
scramble format. Sign up early by calling (850) 697-9606 or email
mike at mrasmussen@kempersports.com
Sun 14th Happy Valentine’s Day!
Sun 14th Valentine’s Dinner at the Crooked River Grill. Call to
make reservations (850) 697-5050.
Thurs 18th Carrabelle City Commission Workshop: Mandatory
Garbage Service within Carrabelle City Limits 6 pm-7 pm The
workshop is open to the public & may be attended in person or
virtually on the “City of Carrabelle” Facebook page.
Sat 20th Country Market at the Crooked River Lighthouse 9 am-1
pm. Vendors may sign up at any time, cost is only $ 10. For more May 1st-7th, 2021
The St. George Island Paint Out is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Its
info, call 850-697-2732.
mission is to promote art, artists, and businesses in Franklin County; to bring
Sat 27th Live on Zoom: Virtual Volunteer Training to become a Big
awareness to our natural areas, low density, and to promote old style Florida
Bend Hospice Volunteer 9 am – 4 pm. Make a difference in your
as a premier painting destination for professional as well as amateur artists
community! For more info, contact Katie Mandell at (850) 933-
by offering workshops, demonstrations, and meet and greet exchanges. To
1878 or www.bigbendhospice.org/volunteers learn more about our organization and events, go to our website:
www.sgipaintout.com
Sat 27th The Birth of Carrabelle: A History Talk presented by the
Carrabelle History Museum. 10am-noon at C-Quarters Marina Free
& open to the public.
Sat 27th Snow Moon Crooked River Lighthouse Climb 6-8 pm.
Guests can climb to the top of the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten
Coast for breathtaking views of the bay. COVID protocols limit one
party at a time to climb. For more info, call 850-697-2732
Mark your calendars for March
Fri 5th & Sat 7th St. George Island Chili Charity Cook-off supporting
the SGI Volunteer Fire Department & it’s First Responders. Schedule
of events are posted on our website: www.carrabelle.org/Things-
To-Do/Events-Calendar
Fri 5th Cody Barber at Two Brothers Dockside. Music starts 6:30 pm
Sat 6th Country Market at the Crooked River Lighthouse
Wed 17th St. Paddy’s Day at the Crooked River Grill 6 pm-9pm
Traditional Irish Dinner, Entertainment & green beer! Call (850) 697-
5050 for reservations.
Fri 19th-Sun 28th Forgotten Coast en plein Air. Events scheduled all
along the coast, Link to the schedule of events and location are
posted on our website: www.carrabelle.org/Things-To-Do/Events-
Calendar
• In Carrabelle: Sat 25th: Marine Street Panorama & Artist
Demonstrations 2 pm – 4pm & Carrabelle Artists’
Reception 4 pm-5 pm at the Marine Street Pavilion
Community Announcements:
NEVES MEDIA PUBLISHING ACQUIRES FOUR AREA NEWSPAPERS
Panama City, Florida - February 1, 2021
Neves Media Publishing announced today the purchase of weekly
newspapers the Washington County News, Holmes County Times-
Advertiser, Port St. Joe Star, and Apalachicola Times from Gannett
Media Corp.
Neves Media Publishing has plans to expand the media coverage in
the markets it serves with enhanced local reporting and news
partnerships that will “provide our clients and advertisers with real
time news and information that is important and impactful to their
daily lives,” said Neves.
105 St. James Ave. (Hwy 98) www.carrabelle.org chamber@nettally.com
News Briefs from Oyster Radio:
Franklin County is considering restarting its recycling program.
County solid waste director Fonda Davis said he is in discussions with different
groups to hopefully restart the program and with vendors to buy the recycled
material. Franklin County stopped its recycling program in February of 2020
because the program cost the county more money than its really worth. The
one exception was cardboard, which people can still recycle at various
locations around the county. The program faced a number of issues including
people dumping their household trash in the recycling bins which required
manpower to clean up. The recycling bins and trucks are aging and need to be
replaced which is another big expense. The biggest issue was that there is just
not much of a market for the recycled materials. The price of recycling has
dropped substantially in recent years because China is no longer accepting
recycled materials. Because of that the county was basically storing local
recycling with nowhere to sell it – and were facing a situation where they
didn't have enough space to keep it so it would have wound up in the landfill
anyway. Fonda said the discussions are ongoing but he is moving forward on
making recycling happen again.
2021 Amnesty Day Schedule at the Franklin County Landfill:
Wednesday, February 17th
Wednesday, March 17th
Saturday, April 24th
Wednesday, May 19th
Wednesday, June 16th
Saturday, July 24th
Wednesday, August 18th
Wednesday, September 22nd
Saturday, October 23rd
Wednesday, November 17th
Wednesday, December 15th
Accepted waste items are:
Yard Trash – limbs up to 18” in diameter, Pine straw & cones, leaves, and
grass clippings.
No mixed trash as bottles, cans, paper, etc. Yard trash will be accepted every
Monday of the month as well as Amnesty Days listed.
White Goods – Stoves, ranges, refrigerators, tin, iron and any household or
commercial items made of metal. No automobiles or vehicles.
Tires – up to TWO car or small truck tires, with or without rims, per resident.
Tires from wholesale or retail businesses will not be accepted free of charge.
Construction & Demolition Debris – wood, bricks, sheetrock, windows, carpet,
and any other debris which is brought in by the homeowner. DEBRIS WHICH IS
BROUGHT IN BY COMMERCIAL CONTRACTORS OR BUILDERS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED AS AMNESTY.
Excluded items during Amnesty Days are household garbage, clothing, and
restricted items already listed.
Hours of Operation
Winter Hours October 1 – March 31: 9am – 4:30pm
Summer Hours April 1 – September 31: 7am – 4:30pm
Closed on County Holidays and weekends except for scheduled Amnesty
Days on Saturday.