No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town is the motto of a volunteer-driven, non-profit charity group called Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Founder Luke Mickelson started making beds in his garage about 10 years ago and now there are more than 300 chapters in more than 44 states making and delivering beds for children…
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…
Quincy PorchFest is back. Spend the day in Quincy, Florida, Saturday March 16, strolling the beautiful historic district and enjoy the music of nineteen of North Florida’s best groups playing on porches and other venues throughout the downtown district. Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of Quincy’s locally-owned restaurants, or sweets from several bakeries and…
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…
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,…
Last week, the Carver Heights Senior Center in Havana held a Valentine’s Ball. The event was held Friday, February 9 th from 10:30am-1:00pm. There were approximately 75 senior citizens in attendance who enjoyed fun, food and door-prizes. Music was provided by DJ Chuck, and he kept folks on the dance floor. With the entire building…
Havana native Demarien Hawk has opened a funeral home in his hometown. Located at 115 S. Main Street, Hawk’s Funeral Home and Cremations celebrated an open house and ribbon cutting on Sunday, Feb. 11. Hawk grew up attending Gadsden County Public Schools, and graduated from East Gadsden High School with honors in 2012. He worked…
Last week’s FHSAA District Tournament left the Sneads Varsity Boys Basketball Team short of win by six points. The Bozeman Bucks took a 49-44 triumph back home to Panama City and will be preparing to play the Cottondale Hornets this week. While falling to the Bucks was a disappointment for the Pirates, they are still…
Robert F. Munroe Day School had an awards ceremony to recognize all the elementary students that had earned either all A’s or the A/B honor roll for the first semester of the year. The students received a certificate as well as coupons for free food from Texas Roadhouse. The following students were recognized… Head of…
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…
