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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real LivesaverAriana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When... Read more...Beginner Basket Weaving Class Offered at The Heritage Museumfrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaHeritage Alive! Traditional Basket Weaving Class offered at the Heritage Museum of Northwest FloridaPopular Heritage Alive! instructor, Lou Holt will teach beginner students to... Read more...Early African-American Education in Crestview, FL - Free Lunchtime Lecturefrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaHeritage Museum of Northwest Florida will honor Black History Month with History Sandwiched-In, a free lunchtime lecture on the “Early African-American Education in Crestview,... Read more...AAUW - Book Sale Bonanza at the Heritage Museumfrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaThe (AAUW) American Association of University Women, Niceville/Valparaiso Chapter, will hold their annual “Book Sale Bonanza” at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida. ... Read more...Museum Seeks Craft Vendors for 36th Saturday in the Park – April 21, 2012from:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaThe Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida seek artists and traditional craftspeople to demonstrate, display and sell unique, quality works of art at their annual Saturday in the... Read more...Pine Needle Basketry Class Offered In February, 2012 At The Heritage Museum Of Northwest Floridafrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaLearn a new skill, experience an age-old tradition and create something uniquely yours at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida! Early Native Americans in the region... Read more...Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Valparaiso, Florida with AmericanTowns Valparaiso Volunteer Guide!On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Okaloosa County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and... Read more...AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Valparaiso organization has never been easierIf your nonprofit group in Valparaiso is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when... Read more...Weekend Activities in and around ValparaisoGive yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy... Read more...Eat Local! Great Resources in the Valparaiso areaWhat’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Florida’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that... Read more...Winning the Real Estate Game in Valparaiso in a Tough MarketPurchasing a home in Florida is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk... Read more...Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida Seeks Volunteersfrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaThe Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida is seeking responsible community volunteers to assist with greeting and reception in the Museum’s Gift Shop. Flexible days and... Read more...Old-time Saturdays at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Floridafrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaThe Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida announces Old-time Saturdays for children and families. These innovative programs will engage kids by utilizing authentic historic museum... Read more...An Invitation to our Valparaiso Community: BLOG ON!Since this site is all about Valparaiso, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to... Read more...Heritage Museum Of Northwest Florida Announces The 2012 Board Of Trusteesfrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaValparaiso, FL---The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida announced at their annual General Membership Meeting in November, the 2012 Board of Trustees for the Heritage Museum... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough TimesBrandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give... Read more...
Military Widow and Children Help Mayor Light Valparaiso’s Christmas Treefrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaThe wife and children of a local Airman recently killed in Afghanistan helped Valparaiso's Mayor, Bruce Arnold, light the city's Christmas tree this past Saturday. LaShana... Read more...'Victorian Christmas'from:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaOld-time Saturdays for Children & Families!Does someone you know enjoy scrapbooking? I bet you didn't know that scrapbooking is a very old custom from the Victorian Age. The... Read more...Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in FloridaPining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Florida Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call... Read more...NW Florida Horticulture Studies Group Meeting at The Heritage Museumfrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest Florida“What’s in Your Garden, Friendly Natives or Exotic Monsters?”The Northwest Florida Horticulture Studies Group monthly meeting at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida.... Read more...Yule of Yesteryear at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Floridafrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaHeritage Museum of Northwest Florida presents Yule of Yesteryear, a traditional Christmas celebration and Holiday Victorian Tea.Come on out to the Heritage Museum of Northwest... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her StudentsTeaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach... Read more...
Valparaiso Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving... Read more...The Power of a Single Vote - Valparaiso Election Information and Polling PlacesPresidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Valparaiso elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all... Read more...
'Niceville: A Fish Story' - Documentary Filmfrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaDue to the overwhelming response, the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida will hold a 2nd showing of the documentary film, “Niceville: A Fish Story”. The film created... Read more...Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Florida FLFlorida Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Florida. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local... Read more...
Pine Needle Basketry Class Offered in November at The Heritage Museum of Northwest Floridafrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaLearn a new skill, experience an age-old tradition and create something uniquely yours at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida! Pine Needle Basketry (3-part class) Early... Read more...
Share and Celebrate Local Green InitiativesAmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Valparaiso and across the country. With... Read more...
Documentary, 'Niceville: A Fish Story' Showing at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Floridafrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest Florida“Niceville: A Fish Story” a documentary, will be shown at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida. The film created by Stray Dog Productions, reflects on the history of... Read more...Free Lunchtime lecture - The 4 Gs and The Importance of Your Family’s Health Heritagefrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaFree lunchtime lecture “The 4 Gs and the Importance of Your Family’s Health Heritage” at the Heritage Museum of Northwest FloridaThe Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida... Read more...Find Florida Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Florida haunted Halloween corn maze this season!Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Florida corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have... Read more...History Sandwiched-In Free Lunch-Time Lecture At The Heritage Museum Of Northwest Floridafrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaThe Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida will host a free lecture, “Destin History and the Evolution of the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village”, with Jean Melvin, Executive... Read more...Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida Seeks Volunteersfrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaThe Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida is seeking responsible community volunteers to assist with greeting and reception in the Gift Shop. Flexible days and times are... Read more...Old-Time Saturdays At The Heritage Museum Of Northwest Floridafrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaThe Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida announces Old-time Saturdays for children and families. These innovative programs will engage kids by utilizing authentic historic museum... Read more...
Local Businesses Receive Golden Image Award from the Florida Public Relations Associationfrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaDestin Interactive, Inc. and the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida received the Golden Image Award from the Florida Public Relations Association during their annual state-wide... Read more...
Military Memories Exhibit Opening Reception at Heritage Museumfrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaValparaiso, FL -- The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida will hold the official opening reception with refreshments and an education program for their new exhibit, Military... Read more...
Volunteers Recognized At The Heritage Museumfrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaThe Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida honored their volunteers at a Lunchtime Smorgasbord recently, with contributions from Woody’s Hog Heaven, Beef O’Brady’s, Food... Read more...Heritage Museum Yard Sale Spectacular Scheduledfrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaValparaiso, FL -- The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida will host its popular community Yard Sale Spectacular with the Niceville-Valparaiso Kiwanis.Clean out your garage,... Read more...
Pine Needle Basket Classes in August at The Heritage Museum of Northwest Floridafrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaLearn a new skill, experience an age-old tradition and create something uniquely yours at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida! Pine Needle Basketry (2-part class)Early... Read more...Night at the Museum - A Guided Tour and Wine Tasting Experience at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Floridafrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaValparaiso, FL - Want something different to do this summer? The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida will hold a Night at the Museum – A GUIDED TOUR and Wine Tasting... Read more...
Boy Scouts Earn Merit Badge at Heritage Museumfrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaBoy Scouts Serve their Community and Earn Merit Badge Boy Scouts Matthew Nelson (left) of Troop 52 and Riley O’Brien (right) of Troop 71, earned their Citizenship in the... Read more...Archaeology Day at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Floridafrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaEveryone is invited to stop by the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida and chat with archaeologists from the Florida Public Archaeology Network, Northwest Florida State College,... Read more...
Boy Scouts Earn Historic Carpentry Badge and Serve Veteransfrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaAMVETS Post 78, BSA Troop 52 members earned Historic Carpentry Merit Badges. The badge was reintroduced in celebration of 100 years of Scouting. The scouts built (4) benches... Read more...
35th Saturday In the Park and Heritage 5K and Kids’ Fun Runfrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaPlanned at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida.Spring is in the air and plans are underway for the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida’s 35th Annual Saturday in the Park... Read more...Make a difference in Valparaiso! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunityYou want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Valparaiso area and around... Read more...
Braxton Memorial Established at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Floridafrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaOn behalf of the Board of Trustees and staff of the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida, Trustees and GSOC (Genealogy Society of Okaloosa County) members, Beverly Gross and Ken... Read more...
Pine Needle Basketry Evening Classes In March At The Heritage Museum Of Northwest Floridafrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaLearn a new skill, experience an age-old tradition and create something uniquely yours at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida! Pine Needle Basketry (4-part class) ... Read more...Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida Seeks Volunteersfrom:Heritage Museum Of Northwest FloridaThe Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida is seeking professional volunteers in the following areas:- Clerical/Administration- Computer Technology- Docents- Events- Gift Shop-... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Bev Yoakum Provides a Foundation for Children to GrowBev Yoakum doesn't want to keep the spotlight shining on her. After being recognized as a hero for her work in creating a unique early childhood education opportunity for the... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Troy Yocum Returns HomeOn April 17th 2010 Iraq War veteran Troy Yocum began his hike across the United States to raise awareness of military families in need. On September 3rd, 2011 Troy and Emmie, the... Read more... |
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