Happenings and Events by our Members, to Benefit our Community Nonprofits/Charities

Here are a few calendar listings of interest to the community - especially nonprofit, charitable organization events.  Does your event qualify for inclusion*?  Send it to Deb Miller!

Harbour Place Groundbreaking - November 20th, 11am; 8 Bobolink St., FWB; facility to serve the homeless of our area

2nd Annual Dirty Bird Reunion - November 22, 7pm, Emerald Coast Conference Center; $20, benefits Special Operations Warrior Foundation;  featuring Flashflood Band; www.DirtyBirdReunion.com

Doll and Teddy Bear Show - Ft. Walton Beach Creative Senior Center will host the 9th Annual NW Florida Doll and Teddy bear Show on Saturday, November 22, 9am - 3pm; $2 adults/ $1 children; food, door prizes, raffles; 31 Memorial Pkwy SW; for more information call 833-9586.

Silver Sands 4th Annual Evening of Giving - November 23, 5 - 8pm; purchase a $5 ticket to shop the merchants of Silver Sands Factory Stores, featuring special event discounts.  Ticket purchase benefits local charities.  www.silversandsoutlet.com/events/eveningofgiving

Christmas Tree Lot opens November 28th at 9am! - Benefits American Red Cross of Northwest Florida - 4100 S Ferdon, in Crestview; lot hours are  Mon-Fri 2pm - 8pm; Sat-Sun 9am - 8pm; 850-682-3356

City of Ft. Walton Beach announces holiday schedule - Tree Lighting, Saturday, December 6, Santa arrives 3:30, and Mayor Anderson lights the tree at 5:30pm; Holiday Parade, Monday, December 8, 6:30pm; for more information, contact Jo Main 833-9576

Christmas Open House at Camp Walton Schoolhouse - December 6, Noon - 3pm; musical entertainment, children's games and crafts, home-baked goodies, local history and more.; 139 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE; 850-833-9595

Santa Arrives at Sacred Heart - December 6 Santa arrives via Sacred Heart's AIRHeart helicopter at noon, followed by a parade for refreshments and photos with Santa.  Children dress in holiday costume.  Benefits Sacred Heart.

Okaloosa Arts Alliance Wine, Cheese, Dessert Reception -  Sunday, January 11, 2009, 2 - 4pm at Magnolia Grill; benefits OAA; info(at)okaloosarts.org

Choctawhatchee High School Chorus Pancake Breakfast - January 31, 8 - 10am at Magnolia Grill.  $5 to benefit Choctaw Chorus.

13th Annual Fare for Child Care - "Taste of the Bayou & Charity Auction" - February 27, 2009; 5 - 7pm, to benefit Okaloosa Walton Child Care Services; Bldg K of Northwest Florida State College in Niceville; for more information, call 833-9330; www.owccs.org

*This listing is provided as a service to members of the Greater FWB Chamber, and inclusion is limited to announcements of a nonprofit/charitable, educational, cultural or community improvement nature.  We reserve the right to select those announcements which best fit those criteria.