Friday, June 21st, 2019

What’s Happening in June Welcome to our Two Newest Members:

Fri 21st Learn How to Become A Franklin County Big Bend
Hospice Volunteer 10 am-2 pm at the Carrabelle Senior Center.
Contact Kate Davis to find out more or to TSVP at (850) 566-
7759 or CatherineD@bigbendhospice.org.
Fri 21st Justice on the Block 3-6 pm at the Eastpoint Public
Library. Attorneys will be available for free legal consultations
with individuals. Please be sure to bring any documentation or
paperwork related to your questions. (850) 701-3343.
Wed 26th Concealed Weapons Class at the Franklin County
Sheriff’s Office. Please call 323-2178 and speak with Christy to
sign up for the course. *This is only the class, state licensure is
an additional cost which you’ll pay at the Carrabelle Annex
Building after class completion.
What’s Happening in July
Mon July 1st Franklin County Recreational Scallop Season
Forgotten Coast Parrot Head Club
The FORGOTTEN COAST PARROT HEAD CLUB is, in the simplest terms, a group of
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folks who just like to have fun! BUT, in doing so, we also want to "leave things a
https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/bay- little better than we found them!" We are a phlock of people that believe in giving
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Save the dates for July 4th Celebrations and your surroundings, join us today!
The City of Carrabelle celebrates America’s FINS UP Y'ALL!!
Independence with Fireworks on July 5th at dark-30. To learn more, go to our website & “Like” us on Facebook:
4th of July Celebrations in Franklin County, Florida: www.carrabelle.org/chamber-members/associations-organizations/forgotten-
July 3, 2019, Wednesday: Fireworks in Apalachicola coast-parrot-head-club/1330/
July 4, 2019, Thursday: Fireworks on St. George Island
July 5, 2019, Friday: Fireworks in Carrabelle Debra Seidel, Weddings by Debbie
WOW – What a great County-Wide Celebration!
Tues 9th Birds & Butterflies 1:30 pm at the Carrabelle Library.
Learn how to bring nature’s beautiful butterflies & birds to your
yard & keep them coming back. Free & open to the public. For
more info, call (850) 697-2366.
Thurs 11th Archaeology Story Time Presents: A Sky Full of
Stories. 2 pm at the Eastpoint Library-(850) 670-5151 & 4 pm
at the Carrabelle Library-(850) 697-2366. Free & open to the
public. Suggested age group K-4.
Tues 16th Birds & Butterflies 1:30 pm at the Eastpoint Library.
Learn how to bring nature’s beautiful butterflies & birds to your
yard & keep them coming back. Free & open to the public. For
more info, call (850) 670-5151.
Wed 17th Polynesian Luau at the Crooked River Grill. Starting
at 6 pm, Call & reserve your table now (850) 697-5050. Great
food & fun for everyone!
Thurs 18th Tallahassee MoLAB Inc. Presents: “Sound Science”.
2 pm at the Eastpoint Library-(850) 670-5151 & 4 pm at the
Carrabelle Library-(850) 697-2366. Free & open to the public.
Suggested age group K-4.
Fri 19th Full Moon & Sunset Lighthouse Climb at the Crooked
River Lighthouse 7:30 pm-10 pm. Live music featuring Afro-
Cuban drumming. Guests can also enjoy s’mores around the
new fire pit (weather permitting). Cost is $ 8 per person.
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Museum & gift shop will also be open. All climbers must be 44
inches tall For more info, call (850) 697-2732. Reservations
appreciated, but not required.
Sat July 20th The 15th Annual C-Quarters Youth Fishing
Tournament-Open to all kids 16 years and younger. All entries
must attend a Friday evening Fishing Clinic. Rod & reels are
furnished by FishFloridatag.org. Nine categories with three places
in each category plus trophies! Lunch provided while officials
determine tournament winners. All participants must be
registered prior to the tournament. Call (850) 697-8400 or go to
www.c-quartrsmarina.com for more info.
Thurs 25th Animal Tales Presents: Creatures of the Galaxy, Out
Of This World Animals. 2 pm at the Eastpoint Library-(850) 670-
5151 & 4 pm at the Carrabelle Library-(850) 697-2366. Free &
open to the public. All ages welcome.
Sat 27th The 4th Annual Crab Cake Cookoff 6 pm-8 pm at the
Marine Street Grill. Live Music by Cat Braaten. Tickets are $8 in
advance, $ 10 at the door. Tickets will be limited this year & go
on sale June 15th. For more info, contact the Crooked River
Lighthouse (850) 697-2732 or carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com.
For those wishing to enter their crab cakes into the competition,
contact Kathleen (607) 353-9167.

Summer Programs for the Kids:

A Universe of Stories: Free Summer Reading Programs on We will remember Chuck Spicer -- Franklin County's biggest promoter.
Thursdays at the Franklin County Public Libraries. Eastpoint 2
pm. (850) 670-8151; & Carrabelle 4 pm (850) 697-2366.
Chuck was on top of it. He was a go-gitter. He attended most every event
June 27th Space Exploration (ages 6 – 14) and festival in Franklin County and reported on events and activities in
July 11th Florida Public Archaeology (K – 4) Gulf and Wakulla Counties. He hosted fundraisers, ran auctions, emceed
July 18th Tallahassee MoLAB (K – 4) events, acted as Master of Ceremonies, dressed in costume, created and
July 25th Animal Tales (All ages) was the editor of the Forgotten Coastline monthly newspaper, and
(Program ages are suggestive only)
adored singing the 1950s & 1960s tunes of Frank Sinatra and Dean
Summer Reading Challenge through July 31. Stop by either library
to pick up reading challenges and logs. Four winners (2 from each Martin. In the May 2019 issue of "Chuck Spicer's Forgotten Coastline,"
library) will be awarded with an HD Fire 8 Tablet. FCPL Summer Chuck "took the opportunity to bid a fond farewell to all" and thanked
Reading Programs are sponsored by Rock By The Sea and the everyone for their countless well wishes. We will remember Chuck as the
Franklin County Friends of the Library. individual most responsible for the branding of "Florida's Forgotten
Franklin County School is offering a STEM Enrichment Camp from
Coast" more than 20 years ago. Even the Franklin County Tourist
June 5th-27th for all incoming 8th graders. Breakfast & Lunch
provided. Transportation is available at Carrabelle, Eastpoint &
Development Council has adopted the slogan to so well describe and
Apalach locations. Please register by contacting the FCS Front promote our coastline. Chuck Spicer will not be "forgotten".
office @ (850) 670-2800. By Greg Kristofferson
The NEST Wil be open June 10th - August 2nd for summer.
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Carrabelle - 807 Gray Ave. (850) 697-2177
Eastpoint - 317 Patton Dr. FUMC- (850) 670-1030 For More info on any Carrabelle Chamber Member events & activities
FREE Summer Meal Program for all children under the age of 18 See our website www.carrabelle.org under “Things to Do” Events
Site Locations: (serving times subject to change)
Calendar or the Community Calendar
Breakfast: 8am-8:30am; Lunch: 12pm-12:30pm
Carrabelle Nest: 06/10-08/02 Open Fridays Events Further afield:
Franklin County School: 06/04-06/27 Closed Fridays Listen to WOYS 100.5 FM Oyster Radio or follow our Facebook Pages
Eastpoint UMC Youth Center: 06/10-08/02 Open Fridays www.oysterradio.com or www.forgottencoastline.com
ABC School: 06/10-07/18 Closed week of 7/4
Project Impact: 06/10-07/18 Closed week of 7/4
Learning Center: 07/08-07/18 Closed Fridays
The SFSD strives to provide tasty, nutritious meals that your kids
will look forward to!

105 St. James Ave. (Hwy 98) www.carrabelle.org chamber@nettally.com