Carrabelle Chamber of

Commerce
105 St. James Avenue (Hwy 98), PO Box DD Carrabelle, FL 32322
(850) 697-2585
chamber@nettally.com
The Pearl of the Panhandle
Join today!
Friday, August 31st, 2018 www.carrabelle.org

August Welcome New Member:

Fri 31st Deadline to Register for the Master Gardener program
at the Eastpoint Library, Information packets available at the
Circulation Desk. (see Sept 4th for more info)
September
Sat 1st License-Free Saltwater Fishing day. Free fishing days
provide an excellent opportunity for parents who don't yet
have licenses to take youth fishing, or avid anglers to introduce
a friend to fishing without having to purchase a license. On
these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for all
recreational anglers (residents and non-residents).
All other rules (e.g. seasons, bag, and size limits) apply.
Tues 4th Master Gardner Program by Les Harrison, County
Extension Director for Wakulla Extension Office. 10 am at the
Eastpoint Library. Register by 8/31-Packets available at
Circulation Desk at Eastpoint Library. Meetings held weekly on
Tues & Wed.
Fri 7th Quick Breads-Learn How to Make Delectable Breads
Without Yeast! 1:30 pm Carrabelle Library. Free & open to the
public. (850) 697-2366. Climate controlled storage units & commercial business space now available in
Sat 8th Exploring Nature: Evening at the Edge of the Sea 6- Carrabelle!
9 pm at the FSU Coastal & Marine Laboratory, St Teresa-$15 Need some climate control storage space? We have units in a variety of sizes to
per person, registration closes one week before the class, or until meet your needs from 3 x 3 to 10 x 20. All units are 8 feet high. Perfect for “fishing
full Call (850) 697-4120 or go to www.marinelab.fsu.edu for visitors” who need a secure climate- controlled environment to store their fishing
more info.
gear & electronics.
Tues 11th Getting Ready for Fall Gardening 1:30 pm at the
Carrabelle Library. Free & open to the public. (850) 697-2366 Are you an entrepreneur or business looking for commercial space? We have a
Wed 12th Franklin County Senior Center in Carrabelle-Election variety of commercial units available for your business, whether it’s retail or office
to Board of Directors. 2 pm. Any Franklin County senior (50+) space in the “Old Florida style” open mini-mall with plenty of parking for your
is eligible to serve on the Board. Please contact any Board customers.
Member at (850) 697-3760 before September 7th if you would Two units have already been rented to a photography studio (open now) and
like to be on the ballot as a potential Board Member. coming this fall, a drive-thru’ coffee shop with home-made breakfast and lunches
Wed 12th FCPL’s New Program: Anime Club 4 pm at the to-go and you can pre-order to save time!
Eastpoint Library. 9First meeting) Suggested ages 5th-12th. Lean For more information, contact Joe Cuffel (727) 452-0772 or Mary Cuffel (727) 452-
& explore anime style drawing haikus, and other aspects of 0882 or email: beforethebeachplaza@gmail.com.
Japanese culture. (850) 670-8151.
Thus 13th Marine Protected Areas: An Effective Tool For
Ocean Conservation? Lecture by Dr. Sarah Lester at the From Oyster Radio: Help protect your trash from bears!
FSUCML in St. Teresa 7 pm. Lecture followed by light
refreshments & conversation with the speaker. For more info, If you live in unincorporated Franklin County, you have the opportunity to
contact Durene Gilbert (850) 697-4095 or degilbert@fsu.edu
modify your trash can to be bear-resistant with a latching mechanism kit.
Sat 15th Franklin County Coastal Cleanup 8:30 am-11:30 am-
meet at various locations throughout the county. Call Ada Long BearWise Kits are Bear-resistant kits and will be available for pickup or
(850) 927-3776 or email adalong@uab.edu for more info. install at the Vrooman Park in Eastpoint on August 31 from 8:30 – 12:00. If
Sat 15th The Amazing Boat Poker Run Plus VIP After Party with you need help installing the kit, please bring your trash can with you. In
music, food & drinks. City boat ramp & Carrabelle Bistro & order to receive more information or kits please contact any of the
Marina on Timber Island, Carrabelle. Two separate events tied following:
together benefitting the Epilepsy Association of the Big Bend.
For more info & to purchase tickets, go to: Whitney Barfield (850)-653-9783 ext. 194
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eabb-presents-the-amazing- Fonda Davis (850)-899-4002
boat-race-and-poker-run-tickets-48041446259
Nicholas Deuel (850)-227-4453
Tues 18th Getting Ready for Fall Gardening 1:30 pm at the Franklin County Seahawks-CLIP 4 CASH: PTO Box Top Challenge from Aug.13-
Eastpoint Library. Free & open to the public. (850) 670-8151 Sept.28th. Please submit BoxTops to the front office or your child's teacher in
Wed 19th Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce’s Board of groups of 50 inside small ziplock bags. Help support our PTO and our students!!
Directors Meeting noon-1:30 pm Carrabelle Library
Wed 19th International Talk Like a Pirate Day Come to either
the Eastpoint (850-670-8151) or Carrabelle Library (850-697-
2366) at 4 pm dressed as a buccaneer for Crafts, Puzzles, Snacks
& ‘LOOT’ Bags (ages 5 + suggested)
Fri 21st Rock by the Sea Golf Tournament at St. James Bay Golf
Resort- Call (850) 697-9606 for more info.
Sat 22nd 4 -H Meeting: Learn about Photography 10:30 am-
11:30 am New members always welcome, ages 8-18. For more
info, call (850) 653-9337 or email franklin@ifas.ufl.edu
Sat 22nd American Safety & Health Institute First Aid Course
9am-4 pm at the Nature Reserve in Eastpoint. The cost is $ 20
& will include first aid, AED, and CPR. Participants will earn a
2-year certificate. To register, go to:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-aid-training-with-cpr-and-
aed-tickets-48606087115
Sat 22nd American Safety & Health Institute First Aid Course
9am-4 pm at the Nature Reserve in Eastpoint. The cost is $ 20
& will include first aid, AED, and CPR. Participants will earn a
2-year certificate. To register, go to:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-aid-training-with-cpr-and-
aed-tickets-48606087115
Sat 22nd The 14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day
10 am-5 pm FREE admission at all three Carrabelle Museums:
Camp Gordon Johnston WW II Museum, Carrabelle History
Museum, and the Crooked River Lighthouse. Special activities
planned at each location. For more info, go to:
http://carrabelle.org/things-to-do/events-calendar/14th-
annual-smithsonian-magazines-museum-day/973/
Sat 22nd Exploring Nature: Evening at the Edge of the Sea
Rep. Beshears will be in Franklin County on Thursday, September 20th at 7:30
6-9 pm at the FSU Coastal & Marine Laboratory, St Teresa-$15
per person, registration closes one week before the class, or until am at El Jalisco Restaurant in Eastpoint. This is an informal gathering with no
full Call (850) 697-4120 or go to www.marinelab.fsu.edu for agenda. It is an opportunity to chat about any topics you might like to discuss
more info with the Representative. The meeting will be open to the public as well as
Fri 28th Estuaries Day at the Nature Center (ANERR) in elected officials. Please feel free to spread the word. We would love for you
Eastpoint 1:30 pm-6 pm. A free & fun afternoon filled with to attend if your schedule will allow. Please don’t hesitate to contact our office
activities for the whole family. For more info, go to: with any questions.
Vicky Summerhill, District Chief Legislative Assistant, For State
http://carrabelle.org/things-to-do/events-calendar/estuaries-
Representative Halsey Beshears
day-2018/1260/
Vicky.summerhill@myfloridahouse.gov
Sat 29th Dinner to honor George Jackson and his lifetime Tallahassee Office: (850) 717-5007
commitment to community service. Franklin County Senior Apalachicola Office: (850) 508-3207
Center, doors open at 6 pm, dinner at 7 pm. Prime Rib & fixin’s.
$ 20 in advance, $ 30 at the door IF space is still available. For For More info on any Carrabelle Chamber member events & activities
more info or advance tickets call (850) 697-3760. See our website www.carrabelle.org under “Things to Do” Events Calendar
or the Community Calendar
Events on Multiple Dates:
Let’s go Birding! At the St. Marks Wildlife Refuge, meet at the
Visitor Center Parking Lot, 1255 Lighthouse Rd, Crawfordville. Executive Board
The emphasis of the tour is on birds, but plants, butterflies & all President-Cher Novaria/At Your Service Concierge
other wildlife are subjects of interest. Bring bug spray &
Vice President- Lewis Christie/Christie’s Cottage Living
binoculars. (limited number available to borrow at VC). Space
Secretary- Dr. Lois Mendez Catlin- Phoenix Family Health Care
is limited, so please RSVP (850) 925-6121. For more info:
http://carrabelle.org/things-to-do/events-calendar/lets-go- Treasurer- Paul Marxsen/Roberson & Associates, P.A.
birding/1259/ Directors
Sun, Sept 2nd; Mon Sept 17th, Wed Oct 3rd; Sun Oct 1st Lisa Lance/FC Public Library-Carrabelle
Wild Week Guided Tours-Fall activities on St. Vincent NWR. Skip Frink/Old Carrabelle Hotel
Oct 9th-12th. For more information, go to: carrabelle.org/things- Sheri Wesson-Carrabelle History Museum
to-do/events-calendar/wild-week-guided-tours/1257/ To sign Downtown Improvement Committee:
up, go to: http://bit.ly/FriendsSignUp Skip Frink/Old Carrabelle Hotel
They are also having a talk at ANERR on 19 September at 2PM Lewis Christie/Christie’s Cottage Living
about the Refuge. Come join us and learn why we have the best Executive Director-Lisa Munson
little Refuge ever!
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