Friday, November 8th, 2019

What’s Happening in November

November is National Native American Month-Special exhibits

at both the Camp Gordon Johnston WW II & Carrabelle History
Museums all month.
Sat 9th Mobile Mammogram, Diabetic Eye Exams & other
Health Checks 9 am-2 pm (Free or Low Cost if Eligible) at the
Moose Lodge, 44 Jer-Be-Lou Blvd., Panacea. No appointment
necessary.
Sat 9th More Lighthouses of the Forgotten Coast: History
Program hosted by the Carrabelle History Museum at C-
Quarters Marina. 10 am-12 pm. Free program about the
Lighthouses of the Forgotten Coast featuring the St. George
Island & Cape San Blas Lighthouses. For more info, call (850)
697-2141.
Sat 9th Fish Fry at C-Quarters Marina 10:30 am-4 pm Meal
includes fish, slaw, beans, hushpuppies, & drink for only $ 7
donation. Fundraiser for Austin Glass to help cover cost of Last week, the Apalachee Regional Planning Council met with numerous
medical bills from vehicle accident. government agencies to begin planning for an upcoming project to explore ways
Sat 9th Audubon Florida Winter Shorebird Walk 4 pm at Bald to use natural habitats to help reduce erosion impacting a portion of Highway 98
Point State Park. Park admission $ 4, meet at parking are near in Franklin County between Carrabelle Beach and Eastpoint.
fishing pier. Walk is free & open to all skill levels. For more info: The first phase of the project, dubbed “Franklin-98” will be to conduct public
collette.lauzau@audubon.org workshops to better understand stakeholders’ vision and goals for this section of
Sun 10th InConcert-Bay Area Choral Society at the Carrabelle shoreline, with a focus on exploring green infrastructure options to help increase
Christian Center. Celebrate Veteran’s in the music of WW I & resiliency along Highway 98.
WW II. Doors open at 3:30 pm, concert starts at 4 pm. $5 cash The first public meeting will be held Tuesday, November 12th at 6:00 Eastern at
donation at the door, proceeds to benefit Bay Area Choral the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve (ANERR). We need your
Society and Camp Gordon Johnston WW II Museum. The input. Please come out and help shape the future of Franklin’s coast.
Museum will be open before the concert from noon until 4 pm.
Mon 11th Thank you to all our Veteran’s! (See separate list)
Mon 11th Veteran’s Day Camp Gordon Johnston WW II Museum
will be open Noon until 4pm
Mon 11th Video Release: Iraqveteran8888 Range Day-the
largest gathering around of gun insiders & companies that come
together to make social media content & network with each
other on future projects. Enjoy this video & others at:
www.youtube.com/channel/UCTJbJGDRqEzQyhuNzMIeq0w
Mon 11th Veteran’s Day: Crooked River Lighthouse open noon-
8 pm Plus Full Moon & Sunset Climb All events this day are free
for Veteran’s. (Cost for non-veterans for day climb is $ 5, full
moon climb/music $ 8) From 5-8 pm enjoy live music with the
return of Afro-Cuban drumming by Master Yazid along with
several of his fellow drummers. (850) 697-2732 Proceeds from the "Haunted Trail" will go to the purchase and implementation
Thurs 14th Be Someone’s Miracle: Donate Blood 12 pm – 5 pm of Project Lifesaver! Project Lifesaver is the premier search and rescue program
at George E. Weems Memorial Hospital. Walk-ins are operated internationally by public safety agencies, locally by the Franklin County
Welcome! ID required. To make an appointment, go to Sheriff's Office, and is strategically designed for “at risk” individuals who are
www.oneblood.org/donate-now & use sponsor code # 27900.
prone to the life- threatening behavior of wandering. The primary mission of
Thurs 14th Public Hearing on Health Care for Franklin County.
Project Lifesaver is to provide timely response to save lives and reduce potential
5:30 pm in the County Commission meeting room, 34 Forbes
injury for adults and children with the propensity to wander due to a cognitive
Street in Apalachicola. All are invited to participate in this open
discussion. Please note, one or more County Commissioner condition, such as Alzheimer's and Autism. It is also the Forgotten Coast Parrot
may be in attendance. Head Club's mission to raise enough money to provide the training of local
officials. We plan to provide the tracking bracelets for those directly affected as
well. Thank you to all the volunteers that helped in this fun event!
Thurs 14th Taking The Pulse Of A Changing Planet A 2019 fall
conservation lecture at 7 pm at the FSU Coastal & Marine Lab
Auditorium. Free & open to the public. Refreshments available
before the lecture. For more info, go to www.marinelab.fsu.edu.
Sat 16th Eco-Education Outing: Bluffs Hike at Torreya State Park
-2 hours Our volunteer-led eco-outings are fun and memorable.
Group size is limited, and registration is required. Trips are Coastal Realty Group:
donation based. Schedule subject to change based on river and Thanks to our loyal clients and hard-working agents for making Coastal Realty
weather conditions. Please contact us at Group NUMBER ONE in total sales on The Forgotten Coast for the month of
outreach@apalachicolariverkeeper.org to register or call 850- October with $6,770,000 in total sales. And we remain The Forgotten Coast Sales
653-8936. Registration closes Thursdays prior to trip. Leader YTD with total sales of $64,264,020. We look forward to finishing the year
Sat 16th & Sun 17th No-See-Um Tournament at St. James Bay Golf strong and starting off a great recovery year for 2020.
Resort. Three-man scramble & includes a Friday selection party
with dinner, cash payout, extra events to boost the payout &
special rates lodging. Call (850) 697-9606 for more info or to Congratulations! Gulf Coast State College has been selected as an #AspenPrize
register. top 150 community college for community college excellence & is now eligible to
Mon 18th Video Release: Cobia & Mahi-Eanes Family, a trip on compete for $1million in prize funds! The $1 million Aspen Prize for Community
the Gulf full of Snapper & Cobia plus a race between the fisherman College Excellence focuses on rewarding & shining a spotlight on community
& the barracuda to see who can get the tasty Mahi-Mahi first! colleges with both strong & improving student outcomes. With a singular focus
Enjoy this video & others at: on student success, the Aspen Prize assesses institutional performance in four
www.youtube.com/channel/UCTJbJGDRqEzQyhuNzMIeq0w areas: student learning, certificate & degree completion, high rates of
Mon 18th Video Release: Barracuda Boys Catch the wonder that employment & earnings for graduates, & equity in access & success for students
comes every time the rod bends & something different comes up.
of color & low-income students.
Never a dull day deep-sea fishing. Enjoy this video & others at:
www.youtube.com/channel/UCTJbJGDRqEzQyhuNzMIeq0w
Tues 19th Concealed Weapons Class at the Franklin County
Sheriff’s Office. Please call 323-2178 and speak with Christy to sign
Save the Date:
up for the course. *This is only the class, state licensure is an
additional cost which you’ll pay at the Carrabelle Annex Building
after class completion.
Wed 20th Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors
Meeting 4 pm Episcopal Church of the Ascension. Members
welcome!
Mon 25th Video Release: Lines & Leaders to Catch Anything This
video shows what lines, leaders, & hooks are needed to catch
basically anything that swims. Enjoy this video & others at:
www.youtube.com/channel/UCTJbJGDRqEzQyhuNzMIeq0w
Thurs 28th Happy Thanksgiving! Chamber/Visitor Center will be
closed.
Fri 29th Downtown Apalachicola Christmas Celebration 4 pm- 8
pm The streets will be lined with luminaries & filled with holiday
spirit! Merchants will be open late & the sounds of carolers will
echo through the streets filling the evening with the Holiday Spirit.
Santa will arrive via shrimp boat at 4 pm at Riverfront Park on
Water Street to hear all the children’s Christmas wishes. Food,
booths and many other activities, so join them for an old-
fashioned Christmas celebration!
Sat 30th Small Business Saturday 10 am-5pm As the
“Neighborhood Champion” for this national event, the Carrabelle
Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating our small businesses
that make up our community. This event is free, and all attendees
can participate in our “Passport” game to win prizes. Remember,
Buy Local & Shop Small. For more info, call the volunteer event
organizers: Cher Novaria (850) 559-1900 or Sheri Wesson (706)
536-6938
Sat 30th License-Free Saltwater Fishing Days-According to FWC,
while the fishing license requirement is waived for all recreational
anglers (residents & non-residents), all other rules apply.

For More info on any Carrabelle Chamber Member events & activities
See our website www.carrabelle.org under “Things to Do” Events Calendar or
the Community Calendar
Events Further afield:
Listen to WOYS 100.5 FM Oyster Radio or follow our Facebook Pages
www.oysterradio.com or www.forgottencoastline.com
105 St. James Ave. (Hwy 98) www.carrabelle.org chamber@nettally.com
or www.floridasforgottencoast.com