What's Happening, July 25

USDA FOOD GIVEAWAY: Saturday at 10 a.m. at New Beginnings Church, 412 West James Lee Boulevard, Crestview. Details: contact Jimmy Smith at 689-2988. New Beginnings Church is an equal opportunity provider.

SHELTER WORKERS WANTED: The Red Cross recruitment drive will be held Saturday at New Beginnings Church in Crestview. They are seeking to train volunteers to staff hurricane shelters if a storm threatens our area. This is an opportunity for you to make a real difference in lives of your neighbors and the community.
The church is located at 412 W. James Lee Blvd. on U.S. Highway 90.
Orientations will be held at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Volunteers should plan to stay two hours to complete volunteer registration, shelter assignment, and a shelter operations workshop.
To register or for details, visit www.yourredcross.org or call 800-773-7620.

PET BAKERY OPENS: On Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m., 3 Dogs & a Chick Dog Bakery at 128 Miracle Strip Parkway in Fort Walton Beach have its grand opening.
Panhandle Animal Welfare Societywill hold a microchip and rabies shot clinic from 3 -5 p.m. Microchips are$10 and rabies shots are $5.Animals will also be available for adoption.
Visit http://www.3dogsandachick.com online.

CRESTVIEW HIGH REUNION: The Class of 1968 is looking for classmates for their 40th reunion. Call 682-9673 or 683-3994.

FREE SENIOR ADULT FINANCIAL WORKSHOP: There will be a free educational workshop for retirees on Monday, July 28 at 1 p.m. at the Robert Sikes Public Library in Crestview.
Nationally known speaker Brad Bradford will present topics including: how to avoid nursing home spend-down; mistakes that IRA owners make; learning options to get a higher interest rate on investments; find out if your money is safe with your bank.
This free meeting is open to the public; booklets will be provided. For more information, call 582-0633.

LYNDSEY JOHNSON CONCERT: To celebrate her success and the support of this community, Lyndsey Johnson will be giving a recital on Sunday, July 27 at 3 p.m. at Tyler Recital Hall located at the Mattie Kelly Performing Arts Center on OWC Niceville Campus. There will be no ticket charge, but donations will be accepted. Details: (850) 951-5384.

AUG. 1 DEADLINE FOR BUNDT CONTEST: Nordic Ware – maker of the iconic pan – is hosting its third-annual recipe contest inviting bakers to submit their most creative, best-tasting Bundt creations.
Each recipe entered into the contest will be judged on originality, taste, texture, visual appearance, use of ingredients and an essay describing how the entry represents one of America’s popular holidays.
Because there is a Bundt pan for every season, bakers will be encouraged to make good use of one of the many seasonal Bundt designs from Nordic Ware. Bakers will be required to capture the essence of the Bundt cake, meaning no elaborate use of frostings. Entrants have less than a week to meet the contest’s registration deadline of Aug. 1.
Entries must include an essay of 50 words or less describing how your Bundt recipe best represents the holiday you have selected from the list of eligible holidays and a photo. Entries will ONLY be accepted online at www.nordicware.com, which has a complete list of rules/guidelines, please visit www.nordicware.com.

SACRED HEART REUNION: Calling all preemies! Were you or loved one cared for in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital?
Children’s Hospital is looking for all patients who “graduated” from the NICU since its opening in 1972 for an upcoming reunion and celebration at Sacred Heart Hospital.
The 2008 NICU Reunion will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Greenhut Auditorium at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.
If you or a loved one is a Sacred Heart NICU graduate, please call Cat Outzen at (850) 969-1372.

PAWS JULY 31 WORKSHOP: A staff workshop is scheduled for July 31 at 6 p.m. to discuss recent audit findings concerning the animal control contract with the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society. The workshop will be held in the commission conference room (3rd floor) at 1804 Lewis Turner Boulevard in Ft. Walton Beach. The public is invited to attend.
PAWS is audited annually by a certified accountant firm which provides a copy of that audit to the county. The County Clerk of Court’s office recently began a thorough internal audit of PAWS’ operations and processes, including the handling of fines and fees, to insure that all laws and statutes are followed. Suggestions for improved processes will likely be a result of this audit as well.
Details: www.okaloosafl.com or call 651-7105 or 689-5007. PAWS may be contacted at 243-1525.

ADVENTURE CLUB: Sunday, 27 July, 9 a.m. Bike ride in the Naval Point area of Pensacola. Meet in the parking lot of the Food World grocery store at 4051 Barrancas Ave. Lunch afterward at a nearby restaurant. Honcho: Bob Sauer (cell 850-377-0171) and Bobbi Serpico (cell 850-499-4404). Tuesday, 29 July, 5 p.m. Bike ride on Pensacola Beach and after the ride enjoy the free Bands on the Beach concert. Bring a folding chair and picnic supper. Honcho: Clarice Hebinck (581-4591) Thursday, 31 July, 5 p.m. Vaparaiso bike ride. Meet at the strip mall at the intersection of John Sims Parkway and U.S. Highway 85. Dollar General Store and Beall’s Outlet are in this strip mall. Supper afterwards at a nearby restaurant. Honcho: Maria Bayes (897-6756). For more details on club activities, call Clarice Hebinck at (850) 581-4591.

HOLLARN AT FWB LIBRARY: The Fort Walton Beach Public Library welcomes Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections, Pat Hollarn for “Voting Information 101.” Join the library for this free, informative program on Tuesday, July 29 at 6:30 pm in the library meeting room. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the election process followed by a Q&A session. For more information, call the library at 833-9590.
The library is located at 185 Miracle Strip Parkway, in downtown Fort Walton Beach at the corner of Eglin Parkway. Parking is on First Street to the North and Ferry Road to the East.