Events for August 2014
Walton Area Chamber of Commerce
Jul 31 - Aug 4    The Back-to-School & Fall Preview Sale at Silver Sands Premium Outlets
Get ready to head back to school in style with Silver Sands Premium Outlets special Back-to-School & Fall Preview Sale.  From July 31 to August 4 enjoy extra discounts on top of the center’s everyday savings of 25%-65%.  Shoppers can save even more from August 1-3 with the Florida Sales Tax Holiday.  During this period, no Florida sales tax or local option tax will be collected on sales of clothing, footwear, and certain accessories selling for $100 or less per item and on certain school supplies selling for $15 or less per item.
Date: July 31, 2014
Website: http://www.premiumoutlets.com/silversands
Location: Silver Sands Premium Outlets
EMail: shopper@premiumoutlets.com
Date/Time Details: 7/31/2014-8/4/2014
Thursday-Saturday: 10am-9pm
Sunday: 10am-6pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Aug 1 - Sep 28    Sundown Savings Event at Silver Sands Premium Outlets
Silver Sands Premium Outlets is excited to announce the Sundown Savings Event where shoppers can find additional savings on top of every day discounts of 25%-65%.  Every Thursday through Sunday from August 1 - September 28 shoppers can enjoy an additional 20% off one-item from 4pm-close at participating stores including American Eagle Outfitters, BCBG Max Azria, DKNY, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Tommy Hilfiger and many more.  A full list of participating stores can be picked up at the Information Center or seen online at premiumoutlets.com/silversands.

Shoppers who present $250 in same-day receipts at the Information Center will receive a free print by renowned local artist, Donna Burgess.
Date: August 1, 2014
Website: http://www.premiumoutlets.com/silversands
Location: Silver Sands Premium Outlets
10562 Emerald Coast Parkway
Destin, FL 32550
Contact: 850-654-9771
Date/Time Details: Every Thursday through Sunday from August 1 - September 28 from 4pm-close.
Aug 8 - Aug 10    Mens Tennis Team Challenges
Consisting of a series of Team Tennis Events for men at various levels using the NTRP system, the Team Challenge offers an ideal chance to combine quality tennis with a memorable vacation at the beach. It is a great opportunity for a team to experience competition from a different geographical region without having to qualify. Three-night weekend tennis package includes accommodations, welcoming gifts, luncheon, team matches throughout the weekend, discounts in Sandestin's Tennis Shop, team photos and awards to finalists. Email tennis@sandestin.com or visit sandestin.com/tennis for more information.
 
Date: August 8, 2014
Website: http://www.sandestin.com/ tennis
Location: Sandestin Tennis Center
Contact: 850.267.6112
EMail: tennis@sandestin.com
Date/Time Details: Aug. 8-10, 2014
Fees/Admission: Based upon reservation
Aug 12    Walton County Board of County Commissioners
Date: August 12, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Santa Rosa Beach Courthouse Annex
Aug 13    Power of Business Breakfast August 2014
This month's Power of Business Breakfast is being sponsored by Children In Crisis. The Vue on 30A will host the event. Bruce Craul, COO of Legendary Inc. will be our guest speaker.
Date: August 13, 2014
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Location: The Vue
Santa Rosa Beach Golf and Beach Resort
 
Contact: Kristy Golden, Program and Event Coordinator
EMail: kristy@waltonareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday August 13
7 am - 8:30 am
Fees/Admission: Breakfast buffet.
$16.00 for members and $30.00 for non-members
Aug 14    Realtor Open House at Marina Village
ATTENTION AGENTS! - Please Join Randy Wise Homes for a Realtor Open House. You are invited to come tour our first homes in Marina Village. Thursday, August 14, ...2014 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at 47 Pintail Blvd., Freeport, FL. Lunch will be served. Please RSVP by Tuesday, August 12th to 850-543-8617.
Date: August 14, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 47 Pintail Blvd, Freeport, FL in Marina Village
Contact: 850-543-8617
EMail: beth@randywisehomes.com
Date/Time Details: 8/14/14 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fees/Admission: FREE - Please just RSVP by Wed., Aug 13th
Aug 14    Covenant Hospice Alzheimer's Support Group

Alzheimer's Support Group Monthly Meeting

Date: August 14, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:

Covenant Hospice Support Center
(Iron Horse Building)
1147 Hwy 90 W
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435

Contact: Carolyn Williams, Facilitator (850) 598-1057 or AFS 866-478-7790
Date/Time Details: Light Refreshments Provided
Aug 19    Ribbon Cutting for Mark Wichern for US Congress
Please join us for the Ribbon Cutting at Mark Wichern for US Congress.
Date: August 19, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 10065 US Hwy 98 W, Suite B-201
Miramar Beach
EMail: marianne@waltonareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday August 19
4 - 5 p.m.
Aug 20    Power Of Business Networking Luncheon
Join us for another delicious lunch at The Marigny!  This will be the last POBNL for 2014.  Last month's  Power of Networking Lunch had over 50 to attend.  This is a great way to meet other business owners and professionals and share ideas and information.
Date: August 20, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: The Marginy Creole Restaurant
306 Bald Eagle (just off East Hewitt)
 
Contact: Kristy Golden
EMail: kristy@waltonareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: August 20
11:30-1:00
Fees/Admission: $15 per person
Aug 21    Business After Hours
Business After Hours Sponsored by Insurance Zone, Rum Runners.

PRE-REGISTER for the IZ and Rum Runner's Business After Hours to avoid the lines on Thursday! Stop by Insurance Zone Monday thru Wednesday of theis week to register and pick up your wristband! Be sure to bring your business card with you to register. You will need the wristband the night of the BAH for your free food and drinks! Look forward to seeing you on Thursday to enjoy our 6th Annual BAH and to enjoy Rum Runner's new and expanded patio!!! Insurance Zone is located at 495 Grand Boulevard Suite 220. We are in the building where Regus is located right across from Mitchells and the Movie Theatre! Remember it won't be a PARTY without YOU!!! See More

Date: August 21, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Rum Runners in Baytowne Wharf
Contact: Kristy Golden, Programs and Events Coordinator
EMail: kristy@waltonareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Aug 21    Emerald Coast Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Kickoff
The American Cancer Society will host a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer kickoff rally and informational meeting at 6:00 pm on August 21st at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Ft. Walton Beach to share details about its upcoming community walk. Now is the time to get involved in the Emerald Coast walk, slated for October 18th and learn more about Making Strides and how to help finish the fight against breast cancer. To participate in the kickoff call Donna Fought at 850-585-9904 or email at donna.msabc@gmail.com.
Date: August 21, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Ft. Walton Beach
Contact: Call Donna Fought at 850-585-9904 or email at donna.msabc@gmail.com.
EMail: donna.msabc@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: August 21, 2014/6:00 p.m.
Aug 22    Nutcracker in SEASIDEĀ® Auditions! Aug. 22, 5-6PM, Seaside Assembly Hall
SEASIDE® is calling all local and regional dancers to audition for Act II of the 3rd Annual SEASIDE® Nutcracker on Fri., Aug. 22, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Seaside Assembly Hall. Dancers ages 8 to18 from the Northwest Florida regions are eligible to participate.

The one-time performance of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker in SEASIDE® is scheduled for Sat., Nov. 22, 2014, and will feature Act I and Act II. The performance will be free and open to the public. 

The workshops will be conducted Sat. and Sun., Aug. 23 - 24, from 10- 12 a.m. and 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Seaside Assembly Hall.

To register, go to seasidefl.com and click on the “Events” tab to download the application form or request an application form by emailing rose.barile@aol.com.

The Seaside Repertory Theatre (REP) will also conduct a casting call for Act I actors on Thurs., Aug. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Seaside REP Theatre, located in the back of the Holl Building, 30 Smolian Cir, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. For more information, please email Info@SeasideRep.org or call the office at (850)231-0733.
Date: August 22, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://www.seasidefl.com
Location: Seaside Assembly Hall (located across from Seaside Neighborhood School on Smolian Cir.)
Contact: Lori Smith - Dir. of PR and Marketing, Seaside, FL, lsmith@seasidefl.com Rose Barile - Nutcracker Director, rose.barile@aol.com
EMail: lsmith@seasidefl.com
Date/Time Details: Aug. 22, 2014 5-6PM
Fees/Admission: $25 registration fee; $150 total for workshops, rehearsals and costumes
Aug 22    6th Annual Vine to Wine Festival Wine Preview
Vine To Wine

Stroll along and sip award winning wines while enjoying delicious food pairings from the fine dining establishments located in beautiful South Walton. This enchanting evening of wine & food is sure to delight the most discriminating connoisseur…
Date: August 22, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://tasteofthebeachfl.com/events/
Location: Seascape Golf, Beach & Tennis Resort Conference Center
Contact: Chamber Office 850-267-0683
EMail: wendy@waltonareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, August 22
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $55.00
Aug 23    28th Annual Sandestin Triathlon
The 28th Annual Destin Triathlon (formerly the Elephant Walk Triathlon) will lure 700 participants for a half-mile Gulf of Mexico swim, a 20-mile bike along the coast, and a 4-mile run through Sandestin’s beach and bayside community. Proceeds benefit Sacred Heart Hospital of the Emerald Coast. www.SandestinTriathlon.com
 
Date: August 23, 2014
Website: http://www.sandestin.com
Location: Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Contact: 877-276-8860
EMail: sandestintri@sandestin.com
Date/Time Details: August 23, 2014
Fees/Admission: www.SandestinTriathlon.com
Aug 25    YP @ The Beach Networking After Hours
Networking After Hours at Bruno's Pizza
Mark your calendar and plan to join us at Bruno's Pizza for a networking event with YP@TB members and friends! Grab your business cards and a friend, and we will see you there! More details coming soon.
Date: August 25, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: http://www.ypatthebeach.com/
Location: Bruno's Pizza
 3723 E County Highway 30a
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Contact: Shaye Smith
EMail: ShayeSmith@sandestin.com
Date/Time Details: September 25, 2014
5:30 pm- 7:30 pm
Aug 26    Walton County Board of Commissioners
Date: August 26, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: DeFuniak Springs Courthouse
Aug 28    Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Coastal Skin Surgery & Dermatology

Coastal Skin Surgery & Dermatology invites you to attend the grand opening of their medical spa, Meritage, located in their Miramar Beach office location. The open house festivities will include hors d'oeuvres,  raffle prizes, special prices on spa services, product samples, and a meet and greet to introduce dermatologist, Dr. Layne Fielder who will be working with their practice.

Date: August 28, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: 12469 Emerald Coast Pkwy
Miramar Beach
Contact: kristy@waltonareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, August 28
5:00 Ribbon Cutting
5:30 - 7:30 Open House
Aug 28    YP @TB 5th Anniversary Celebration at Emerald Grande
Join us in celebrating another great year for the Young Professionals at The Beach!  The 5th Anniversary Celebration will take place at the Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village on the Sunset Deck. Be sure to stay for the Grand Finale Firework Display over the Harbor!  
 
Date: August 28, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.ypatthebeach.com/event-1735537
Location: Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village on the Sunset Deck.
66 Harbor Blvd
Destin, FL 32541
 
Contact: Shaye Smith
EMail: ShayeSmith@sandestin.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday August 28, 2014
6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Fireworks to follow at 9:00 pm
Fees/Admission:
YP@TB Members -Free
Non-members- $10.00
Aug 29 - Sep 1    Labor Day Sale at Silver Sands Premium Outlets
Shop the annual Labor Day Sale at Silver Sands Premium Outlets and enjoy extended shopping hours and extra discounts on top of the center's savings of 25%-65% every day.
Date: August 29, 2014
Website: http://www.premiumoutlets.com/silversands
Location: Silver Sands Premium Outlets 10562 Emerald Coast Parkway Destin, FL 32550
Contact: Phone: (850) 654-9771
Date/Time Details: August 29 - September 1 Friday: 9am-9pm Saturday: 9am-9pm Sunday: 9am-7pm Monday: 9am-9pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Aug 29 - Aug 31    Baytowne Wharf Art Walk
The Village of Baytowne Wharf welcomes the fresh fall season under the moonlight with a weekend good for the art and soul with world-class art and live music in the Village Events Plaza. Exceptional artists featured in the area’s leading galleries from across the southeast will gather for this three day festival featuring the best of the best in the world of art. For more information, visit www.sandestin.com/events.
 
Date: August 29, 2014
Website: http://www.sandestin.com/events
Location: The Village of Baytowne Wharf
EMail: media@sandestin.com
Date/Time Details: August 29-31, 2014; 5-10 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free