| Apr 1 Power of Business Luncheon-Real Estate |
April's Power of Business Luncheon is sponsored by Chi-Mar Construction and Beachy Beach Realty.
Our Speakers will be Royce Mitchell with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, PenFed Realty
Hiliary Farnum, Owner, Beachy Beach Real Estate
Sam Kinkaid, 2015 President of the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors
Carmela Bell, Managing Broker, ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals.
Lunch will be a Southern Buffet with
Fried or Grilled-on-the-Bone Chicken | Country
Gravy | Scalloped Potatoes | Baked Sweet Potatoes with
Brown Sugar & Butter | Green Bean Casserole | Mixed
Greens Salad with Ranch & Honey Mustard
Dressing | Baked Rolls & Butter | Baked Fruit Cobbler
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| Date: |
April 1, 2015 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Tops'l Beach and Racquet Club by Wyndham Vacation Rentals
Centre Court Ballroom |
| Contact: |
850-267-0683 |
| EMail: |
yvonne@waltonareachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, April 1
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$25.00 Members
$35.00 Members To Be
Preregistration is required |
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| Apr 2 Sandestin's New Welcome Center Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting |
Sandestin's New Meeting Place!
You're invited to join us for a Ribbon Cutting at 5 pm in front of the building under the Porte Cochere and then after for the Business After Hours at the Overlook on the 3rd floor of the Welcome Center located to the right as you come in the main gate of Sandestin.
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| Date: |
April 2, 2015 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Location: |
9300 US Hwy 98 W
Miramar Beach, FL 32550 |
| Contact: |
Mary Huey |
| EMail: |
mary@waltonareachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
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| Apr 2 Monthly Wine Tasting at 4C BBQ |
| Join us each month for a taste of wines from all over the world. Tasting includes wines, education, snacks and plenty of laughs! All for only $5 |
| Date: |
April 2, 2015 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.4cbbq.com |
| Location: |
4C BBQ Family Restaurant 1045 US Hwy. 331 South DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 |
| Contact: |
Teresa Ford |
| EMail: |
fourcbbq@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
First Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$5 |
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| Apr 4 Yaks Fighting Back Yard Sale benefitting North of the Bay Relay for Life |
Come score some great bargains while helping the Yaks kick Cancer to the Curb!
Location: 80 Azalea Trace
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
Date: Saturday, April 4th, 2015
Times: 7:00am until noon
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| Date: |
April 4, 2015 |
| Time: |
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Location: |
80 Azalea Trace, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 |
| Contact: |
info@krewedeyak.org |
| EMail: |
info@krewedeyak.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 4, 2015 from 7:00am until noon |
| Fees/Admission: |
free admission |
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| Apr 4 Arts & Craft Festival, Easter Egg Hunt & Car Show |
Arts & Craft Festival
Easter Egg Hunt & Car Show
April 4, 2015 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fun, Great Food,
Arts & Craft Vendors
Freeport Regional Sports Complex
At Hammock Bay
Sponsored by the
Freeport Town Planters Society
Proceeds go to benefit the
American Cancer Society/Relay for Life
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| Date: |
April 4, 2015 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Location: |
Freeport Regional Sports Complex
Hammock Bay
Freeport Florida |
| Contact: |
Judy Altman 850-835-1737 |
| EMail: |
judyaultman@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 4, 2015
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
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| Apr 7 WACC DeFuniak Springs Area Council |
| Chamber Master - bring your laptop, tablet or other device |
| Date: |
April 7, 2015 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.waltonareachamber.com |
| Location: |
Walton Area Chamber of Commerce Office
95 Circle Drive
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 |
| Contact: |
Mitzie @ 850-892-3191 |
| EMail: |
mitzie@waltonareachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. |
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| Apr 9 Covenant Hospice Alzheimer's Support Group |
Alzheimer's Support Group Monthly Meeting
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| Date: |
April 9, 2015 |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Location: |
Covenant Hospice Support Center
(Iron Horse Building)
1147 Hwy 90 W
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
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| Contact: |
Carolyn Williams, Facilitator (850) 598-1057 or AFS 866-478-7790 |
| Date/Time Details: |
Light Refreshments Provided |
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| Apr 10 - Apr 11 Marvel of Flight DeFuniak Springs |
| Save the Dates for Marvel of Flight in DeFuniak Springs! |
| Date: |
April 10, 2015 |
| Location: |
DeFuniak Springs Airport |
| Contact: |
Ryan at (850) 892-2000 |
| EMail: |
ryan@defuniaksprings.net |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 10 and 11 2015 |
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| Apr 10 WACC First Friday Breakfast Sponsored by Emerald Coast Association of Realtors |
Come to breakfast and meet a legend.
We are honored to welcome very special guest speaker Sonny Everett. Combining his broadcast abilities with an inherent knowledge of aviation, Sonny is the USA's foremost color-commentator of air shows and aviation events. Sonny currently contributes to and announces for charitable special events and devotes much of his time to music and writing for a variety of aviation journals. He will be speaking about Marvel of Flight as well as his past experiences.
And
Mr. Billy Looper, Director of Criminal Justice at Northwest Florida State College and a Realtor, will be a featured speaker. He will be giving tips on staying safe while showing and viewing properties.
And Secretary Barfield from the FDOT is scheduled to come by and update us on what’s new!
You don't want to miss this extraordinary opportunity!
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| Date: |
April 10, 2015 |
| Time: |
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
| Location: |
Hammock Bay Lakeclub
1850 Great Hammock Bend
Freeport, FL 32459 |
| Contact: |
Mitzie at 850-892-3191 |
| EMail: |
mitzie@waltonareachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
7:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$8 Members
$10 Non-Members |
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| Apr 14 Coastal Area Council Meeting |
| The Coastal Area Council will meet to discuss and organize the Chamber's new and exciting events coming up. This group will be the volunteer and planning base and we need members that enjoy being on the ground floor and working with us all the way up to and during the events. You can be involved in any area that you like and have a great time making new connections and being a part of a fun event. Please join us as we lay out our plans for the 2015! |
| Date: |
April 14, 2015 |
| Time: |
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM |
| Location: |
TBA |
| Date/Time Details: |
8:15 9:15 am |
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| Apr 14 Word Fundamentals Class |
| Word Fundamentals Class- Using Microsoft Word |
| Date: |
April 14, 2015 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Location: |
Goodwill Career Training Center 1651 US Highway 331S (Across from Burger King) |
| Contact: |
Laura Jo Hust- 951-1268 |
| EMail: |
defuniakctc@goodwillbigbend.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 14, 2015 9am-12pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE |
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| Apr 14 Ribbon Cutting - Holiday Inn Express Open House and Ribbon Cutting |
Come and tour our beautiful new facility and help us celebrate with our ribbon cutting. You can tour the property, and have a light snack while listening to live entertainment. Stay and chat with us a while and you will see why we are so excited to bring Holiday Inn Express to DeFuniak Springs.
Ribbon Cutting at 11:15 am
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| Date: |
April 14, 2015 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/defuniak-springs/vpsds/hoteldetail?qRef=sr&qDest=DeFuniak+Springs%2C+FL%2C+USA&qRpn=1&qChld=0&qSrt=sDD&qSHp=1&qSmP=3&qGRM=0&qLng=-86.1152&qRdU=1&qRms=1&srb_u=1&qAdlt=1&qPSt=0&qRtP=6CBARC&qLat=30.721&qRRSrt=rt&qRad=30&qRpp=12&qBrs=ic.cp.in.vn.hi.ex.rs.cv.sb.cw.ul.6c&qWch=0 |
| Location: |
Holiday Inn Express
326 Coy Burgess Loop
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
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| Contact: |
Mike 850-520-4660 |
| EMail: |
michaelj5549@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Ribbon Cutting - 11:15 am
Open House - 10:00 am-2:00 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Apr 14 Walton County Board of County Commissioners |
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| Date: |
April 14, 2015 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Location: |
Santa Rosa Beach Courthouse Annex |
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| Apr 16 Brookdale Senior Living Ribbon Cutting |
| Crystal Bay Senior Living is becoming Brookdale Senior Living and they are celebrating the new branding with a ribbon cutting. Stop by and congratulate them! |
| Date: |
April 16, 2015 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
2400 Crystal Cove Lane
Miramar Beach, FL
(850) 267-1606 |
| Contact: |
Mary Huey |
| EMail: |
mary@waltonareachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 16th
4 pm - 5 pm |
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| Apr 16 - Apr 19 29th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival |
| Uncork Some Fun in the Sun at the 29th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival, April 16-19 at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, the #1 resort on the Emerald Coast. The Sandestin Wine Festival, voted Best Annual Event in Destin, is a picture-perfect event, complete with white tents, flowing wine, food, ladies strolling in hats and live music. Affectionately called the ?Kentucky Derby of Wine Festivals,? attendees will enjoy wine tastings showcasing hundreds of domestic and international wines. The event is one of the best of the year and draws thousands of people to the Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin. Sandestin offers nearly 1,300 accommodations from the beach to the bay. The resort features a winning combination of accommodations, events, activities, dining and shopping, unmatched by any other vacation destination. To thoroughly enjoy the events surrounding the Sandestin Wine Festival, stay steps or a simple tram ride away when you book at Sandestin. Save up to 25% off accommodations & even more on your ticket with promo code WINE15. Don't miss this very popular event April 16-19. Plan your spring getaway today! Visit www.sandestinwinefestival.com for details or call 866.91.BEACH. |
| Date: |
April 16, 2015 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 11:00 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.sandestinwinefestival.com |
| Location: |
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort |
| Contact: |
info@sandestinwinefestival.com
866.912.3224 |
| EMail: |
info@sandestinwinefestival.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 16-19, 2015 Wine Dinners ? Thursday evening Grand Wine Tasting ? Friday 5-8 p.m. Saturday 1-5 p.m. Mind. Body. Beach. ? Saturday 7 a.m. Retail Tent ? Friday 2-9 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Brunch on the Bay ? 10 a.m.-2 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Friday Tasting ? $55. Saturday Tasting ? $85. Brunch ? $48. Mind. Body. Beach. ? $25. |
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| Apr 16 Business After Hours |
| Sponsored by The Bay |
| Date: |
April 16, 2015 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Location: |
The Bay |
| Contact: |
850-267-0683 |
| EMail: |
yvonne@waltonareachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
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| Apr 18 Spring Style Event at Silver Sands Premium Outlets |
Silver Sands Premium Outlets will host a Spring Style Event on Saturday, April 18 from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Shoppers are invited to enjoy this fun event that will feature a fashion show, food, Abrakadoodle art project for kids, Facetime PhotoBooth, prize drawings and more. The first 50 to check-in at the event will also receive a free Premium Outlets signature shopping tote. The event will be held in the space to the left of Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th next to Rack Room Shoes.
Attendees will get to preview spring fashion trends at a fashion show hosted by guest bloggers Jami Ray of 30A Street Style and Jessica Fay of Lipstick, Heels & A Baby. These fashion trendsetters will bring their expertise to the event by exclusively styling looks for the fashion show and hosting the live event.
Attendees can also enjoy a taste of Silver Sands Premium Outlets with delicious samples from an array of eateries at the center including Pino Gelato Café that will offer samples of Italian coffee, gelato and their famous Ferrari Flatbread Sandwich. The event is sponsored by Southern Vacation Rentals. |
| Date: |
April 18, 2015 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/silversands |
| Location: |
Silver Sands Premium Outlets |
| Contact: |
Silver Sands Premium Outlets |
| EMail: |
katiejohnson@simon.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, April 18 from 12pm-3pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Apr 21 FTRI |
Are you Deaf or Hard of Hearing? Do you need a phone just for you?
Are you age 3 or older? Do you live in Florida? Do you have a landline?
Florida Telecommunications Relay Inc. has a phone for you.
These phones are lent to you for as long as you need it. And it is FREE!
Come see Montressa on April 21st.
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| Date: |
April 21, 2015 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Location: |
Goodwill Career Training Center 1651 US Hwy 331S (across from Burger King) |
| Contact: |
Laura Jo Hust 951-1268, Susan Foster 850-595-5566 |
| EMail: |
defuniakctc@goodwillbigbend.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE |
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| Apr 22 WCHIP Health Summit |
| WALTON HEALTH SUMMIT DOH-WALTON R.S.V.P. ? Brandi.Gill@flhealth.gov or 850-892-8040 x1136 Summit Purpose: to identify and prioritize public health and medical issues in Walton County and to refine the Community Health Improvement Plan. We are looking for dedicated people who want to make a difference in the health of Walton County?s citizens. |
| Date: |
April 22, 2015 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Location: |
362 STATE HIGHWAY 83 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL |
| Contact: |
R.S.V.P. ? or 850-892-8040 x1136
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| EMail: |
Brandi.Gill@flhealth.gov |
| Date/Time Details: |
APRIL 22, 2015 900 ? 1100 A.M. |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE |
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| Apr 23 - Apr 26 South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival |
| South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival is an annual charity event held the last weekend of April. The festival features a stunning showcase of the best wines the world has to offer. Celebrity wine producers and chefs present fine wine and food pairings from the world’s most famous appellations. The Savor South Walton Culinary Village offers a sumptuous array of foods to taste, wines to pair, as well as wine and food tasting seminars and live entertainment. The event is a major fundraiser for Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, which benefits children in need in Northwest Florida. For more information, including a list of attending winemakers and to purchase tickets, visit SoWalWine.com. |
| Date: |
April 23, 2015 |
| Website: |
http://www.sowalwine.com |
| Location: |
Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, 600 Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach, FL 32550 |
| Contact: |
(850) 837-3099 |
| EMail: |
stacey@grandboulevard.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 23-26 |
| Fees/Admission: |
Friday, Craft Beer & Spirits Jam: $50 Saturday, VIP Tasting: $165 Saturday, Grand Tasting: $85 Sunday, Grand Tasting: $85 |
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| Apr 23 WACC BAH DeFuniak Springs |
| Come savor some good BBQ and quench your thirst with a cool drink as we Celebrate the End of Tax Season with this Networking Mixer |
| Date: |
April 23, 2015 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.waltonareachamber.com |
| Location: |
4C's BBQ
DeFuniak Springs |
| Contact: |
Mitzie at (850) 892-3191 |
| EMail: |
mitzie@waltonareachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free to Members |
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| Apr 27 WACC DeFuniak Springs Area Council Quarterly Networking Luncheon |
| Networking with the local business community. Join us at one of Walton County's most beautiful locations. |
| Date: |
April 27, 2015 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Location: |
Live Oak Landing
229 Pitts Avenue
Freeport, FL 32439
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| Contact: |
Mitzie (850) 892-3191 |
| EMail: |
mitzie@waltonareachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$15 for Chamber Members
$20 Non-Members of the Chamber |
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| Apr 28 Walton County Board of Commissioners |
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| Date: |
April 28, 2015 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
DeFuniak Springs Courthouse |
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| Apr 28 PowerPoint Fundamentals Class |
Are you impressed by the PowerPoint presentations you see at events? Come and learn how to do it yourself! Microsoft PowerPoint
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| Date: |
April 28, 2015 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Location: |
Goodwill Career Training Center 1651 US Highway 331S ( Across from Burger King ) |
| Contact: |
Laura Jo Hust 951-1268 |
| EMail: |
defuniakctc@goodwillbigbend.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 28 2015 9am -12noon |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE |
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| Apr 29 2015 Women's Symposium |
2015 Annual Women's Symposium
"Finding Your Personal and Professional Balance"
Join us again this year for another fantastic women's event. We have two wonderful ladies for our featured speakers, Debbie Siebers - author and motivational speaker and Ann Margaret Kelly , career coach and speaker. Both of them are going to motivate and inspire you! In addition, we have 6 break-out classes from you to choose from. Topics are;
* "How to Look Good on Social Media" - Laura Holloway
* "Redefining Rosie the Riveter for the Modern Woman Entrepreneur" - Bess Grasswick
* "Wise Women Know More" - Amanda Keegan
* "Taking Control of Your Life Through Fitness" - Karen Katzenbach
* "The Awakening of Genuine Balance: An East Asian Medical Perspective" - Drew Smith, D.O.M.
* From Corporate to Cocktail" - Melissa Chiverton & Abbie Vaniece
Space is limited, so don't wait too late to register for your seat at this year's Women's Symposium!
For Complete Speaker's bios, click this link;
http://cloud.chambermaster.com/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/885/File/Mary/SpeakersBios.docx
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| Date: |
April 29, 2015 |
| Location: |
Hilton Sandestin |
| EMail: |
mary@waltonareachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Tickets - $69
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| Apr 30 Chick-Fil-A Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening |
| Join us in welcoming the new Chick-Fil-A to our community! We will have a ribbon cutting and grand opening at their location across for Silver Sands Premium Outlets. |
| Date: |
April 30, 2015 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Location: |
52 Scenic Gulf Drive
Miramar Beach |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 30th
9 am. |
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