After a couple months hiatus, the Havana Garden Club has resumed choosing its yards of the month. For March, the residential yard of the month was awarded to Betsy Coxen of 505 E. 9th Avenue. “It was hard to get a good photo of this yard because there were so many colorful things blooming in…
The Havana Volunteer Fire Department Held its annual Pilau fundraiser on Thursday, March 7. The drive-thru event was held in Havana Community Park, where eager diners were able to purchase plates of pilau, coleslaw, green beans, and crackers at $10 per serving. Volunteers from the town, including firemen, police officers, citizens, and at least one…
Champs Chance held its 2024 Pups and Pals Poker Run fundraiser on Saturday, March 2, an all day event that served to benefit the volunteer organizations efforts to help dogs with special medical needs, and hopefully find their forever homes. The event began at the Tallahassee Harley Davidson store, where motorcycles and other vehicles gathered…
More than 100 people gathered at the Havana Community Development Center for the annual Black History Program. The festive event included honorable keynote speakers, friendly vendors and ole’ fashioned soul food, which served as a testament to the richness of this quaint community. The program kicked off with a vibrant choir singing, “This Little Light…
Gadsden County wrapped up its month-long annual celebration of Black History Month with a weekend full of festivities. This year’s theme was “Celebrating African Americans and the Arts.” On Thursday night the Black History Month Reception, emceed by Gretna Mayor Gary Russ, was held at The Gadsden Arts Center. During the reception, the following four…
Proof of the mid-day hard breeze trailing through the air was evident through the tugging at several tents. Playfully, blowing hard enough, removing the cap from one vendor’s head, landing a few feet away. The frequent wind rush were to blame for the flap of several tents. Despite the forceful gust, the handful of vendors…
On Friday, February 9, Havana Main Street brought the casino experience home to Havana with Casino Royale, a Vegas-themed fundraiser benefiting upcoming projects for the organization. Casino Royale was held at Havana Springs resort, located at 200 Coca Cola Avenue, and featured table games, live music and dancing, a cash bar, a silent auction,…
On Friday, February 9, Havana Main Street will be holding a special casino-themed fundraiser to benefit current Main Street projects. Casino Royale will take place at Havana Springs resort, located at 200 Coca Cola Avenue, and will feature table games, live music and dancing, a cash bar, a silent auction, and prizes. The event will…
Over the past school year, the Havana Garden Club has worked with middle school students at Havana Magnet School, teaching them the fundamentals of growing, nurturing, and making use of plants, along with some essential life skills that reach beyond the walls of the garden. Meeting for twenty minute classes every Tuesday and Thursday at…
Weezie’s Cottage, a well-known Havana business, with a shop located in the downtown historic shopping district, will soon be closing the doors of its Tallahassee showroom in the Market Square shopping center. Those who rely on Weezie’s for their furniture and home decor need not worry, however, as Louise “Weezie” Heidenreich, who owns the business…
