AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Valparaiso Florida. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/valparaiso 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/valparaiso http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:47:33 -0600 Eglin Chapter of the Air Force Association Supports Heritage Museum for Vietnam Veterans Wall Memorial Steve Czonstka with the Eglin Chapter of the... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/valparaiso/news/eglin-chapter-of-the-air-force-association-supports-heritage-museum-235475 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/valparaiso/news/eglin-chapter-of-the-air-force-association-supports-heritage-museum-235475 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Sherry Harlow, Marketing Director of Eglin Federal Credit Union, presents a check for $2,000 to Michelle Severino, Executive Director of the Heritage... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/valparaiso/news/eglin-federal-credit-union-supports-heritage-museum-for-vietnam-veterans-wall-memorial-235477 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/valparaiso/news/eglin-federal-credit-union-supports-heritage-museum-for-vietnam-veterans-wall-memorial-235477 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida presents Annual Yule of Yesteryear Holiday Celebration and Victorian Tea Valparaiso - Enjoy old fashioned... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/valparaiso/news/heritage-museum-of-northwest-florida-presents-annual-yule-of-yesteryear-235528 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/valparaiso/news/heritage-museum-of-northwest-florida-presents-annual-yule-of-yesteryear-235528 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Florida Humanities "Road Scholar" and National Public Radio's "space expert" Pat Duggins will lecture on Florida's impact on NASA... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/valparaiso/news/pat-duggins-to-speak-at-northwest-florida-state-college-230385 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/valparaiso/news/pat-duggins-to-speak-at-northwest-florida-state-college-230385 Schools and Libraries Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida and Northwest Florida State College will host Vision Bear, a Native American artist, visionary and healer at... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/valparaiso/news/heritage-museum-and-nwfsc-host-native-american-visionary-cultural-program-on-power-of-creativity-229173 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/valparaiso/news/heritage-museum-and-nwfsc-host-native-american-visionary-cultural-program-on-power-of-creativity-229173 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Florida (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/baker/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-okaloosa-county-227909 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/baker/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-okaloosa-county-227909 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Tradewinds restaurant owners, Tom and Terry D’Eufemia invite you to “Help Save History”. Come for the Annual Tradewinds Wine Tasting to... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/valparaiso/news/annual-tradewinds-wine-tasting-to-benefit-the-heritage-museum-of-northwest-florida-220263 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/valparaiso/news/annual-tradewinds-wine-tasting-to-benefit-the-heritage-museum-of-northwest-florida-220263 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Pioneer Day 2009, a free, family-oriented event, is scheduled at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park.   Activities will include... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/valparaiso/news/pioneer-day-at-rocky-bayou-state-park-218805 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/valparaiso/news/pioneer-day-at-rocky-bayou-state-park-218805 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Friends of Emerald Coast State Parks was recently awarded a grant from the Florida Humanities Council to sponsor speakers for Pioneer Day... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/valparaiso/news/humanities-grant-awarded-to-friends-of-emerald-coast-state-parks-218808 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/valparaiso/news/humanities-grant-awarded-to-friends-of-emerald-coast-state-parks-218808 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Florida corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/find-florida-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-florida-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217123 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/find-florida-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-florida-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217123 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Genes, Genetics and Genealogy Presented by Charlene H. Grafton, RN, BS, NS, CCM How can history transform your family’s future?  Visit the... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/valparaiso/news/heritage-museum-offers-lecture-genes-genetics-and-genealogy-215184 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/valparaiso/news/heritage-museum-offers-lecture-genes-genetics-and-genealogy-215184 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Heritage Museum Interns Delve into Prehistoric Past - Heritage Museum Spring Internship Program Deadline Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida intern... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/valparaiso/news/interns-experience-prehistoric-discoveries-at-the-heritage-museum-of-northwest-florida-212628 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/valparaiso/news/interns-experience-prehistoric-discoveries-at-the-heritage-museum-of-northwest-florida-212628 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Presented by H. Dann Wallis The Civil War history is littered with ironies: President Lincoln is revered in history as the great Emancipator; yet... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/valparaiso/news/ironies-of-the-great-american-civil-war-211556 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/valparaiso/news/ironies-of-the-great-american-civil-war-211556 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Home School Days Are Here Again!  Be a pioneer for a day, experience life at sea and hear legendary fish tales and travel back in time to learn... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/valparaiso/news/heritage-museum-of-northwest-florida-announces-home-school-history-education-classes-fall-2009-209319 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/valparaiso/news/heritage-museum-of-northwest-florida-announces-home-school-history-education-classes-fall-2009-209319 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-valparaiso-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-valparaiso-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600