Friday, September 27th, 2019

What’s Happening in September

Fri 27th National Estuaries Day 1:30-5:30 pm at the Apalachicola
National Estuarine Research Reserve in Eastpoint. Free fun for
the whole family! (850) 670-7700.
Sat 28th Book Signing “Keep it Simple: Let’s Cook” with Cherry
Lowery Rankin 11 am-1:30 pm at the Carrabelle Library. Recipe
samplers will be provided. (850) 697-2366.
Sun 29th Dog Days of Summer Concert Series Presents: Celtic
on the Half Shell 3 pm at Cat Pointe Music, 29 Island Dr.
Eastpoint. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the performance. In conjunction with Smithsonian's Museum Day, the Camp Gordon Johnston
BYOB is allowed & encouraged. Admission to all performances Association dedicated the New Museum Building across from Carrabelle Beach
is $ 10 per person. To purchase advance tickets and to learn
at 1873 Hwy 98 West in honor of Sidney A. Winchester. Family, friends, local to
more about the performers, go to their website:
state dignitaries, and other visitors packed the Museum before the ceremony
www.catpointemusic.com
with light refreshments available inside. The dedication ceremony was standing
Sun 29th Carrabelle Church of God’s Harvest Festival 4-6 pm
room only and was a moving tribute to Mr. Winchester's life. We appreciate all
This event has something for the entire family, make plans now
our veterans and thank them for their service!
to attend this year's Harvest Festival. There will be Bounce
Houses, Games, Prizes, and Much, Much More!!!! 1478 Hwy 67,
Carrabelle (850) 720-1065
Sun 29th The Panhandle Players Season Kick-Off Party! 4-6 pm
at the Chapman Theatre in Apalachicola. Free event with food,
music & more.

What’s Happening in October

Tues 1st Lantern Making Workshop 1-4 pm at the Carrabelle
Senior Center. Cost is $ 8 per person. Participants are then
encouraged to bring their glowing creation to the Lantern Fest
at the Crooked River Lighthouse on October 19th. For more info,
contact carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com of (850) 697-2732.
Wed 2nd Forgotten Coast Parrot Head Club-Monthy Gathering
of the Phlock. 5 pm at Dock Myers Island Pub on St. George
Island. Come on out & see why they’re the phun club with a
community service fixation! Fins Up!!!
Thurs 3rd 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.
Sat 5th Carrabelle Farmers Market 9 am-1 pm at the Crooked
River Lighthouse. Call (850) 697-2732 if you are interested in
participating.
Mon 7th Audubon Bird Walk on McKissack Beach in Carrabelle
6 pm. A leisurely 1.5-hour stroll to observe the many breeding
& migratory shorebirds that rest & recover here before
embarking across the Gulf of Mexico for the winter. Free &
open to all. RSVP Collette.Lauzau@audubon.org
Tues 8th-Sat 12th RiverTrek 2019 to support the continued work
of Apalachicola Riverkeepers. A group of volunteer kayak
paddlers will travel the 107-mile length of the Apalachicola
River in 5days. You can support individual(s) or the whole team
by going to www.apalachicolariverkeeper.ort/rivertrek/ or
mailing your check to PO Box 8, Apalachicola, FL 32329.
September 23rd You Tube Channel Premier "More Than Just Fishing"
with USCG Capt. Tim ‘SGT’ Peterson
Monster Amberjack caught by the smallest dude on the boat
In this episode, I take Team Treejob on a fishing adventure off the coast
of St George Island leaving from Apalachicola, FL. We got to our spot and
immediately hooked up on a keeper Amberjack that was about 30lbs.
Shortly after, we hooked into a dozen smaller ones which we let go and
then a 50-pounder hit one of our jigs. After a long fight that included
nearly losing it because of a tangle with another AJ, we boated the beast.
Then the fight of a lifetime started. Rafael fought an Amberjack for what
seemed like an hour before we saw it. It was so big he thought it was a shark.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hTbg8cspA0&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=I
wAR1g798zfO_kQ-OVaxULfUzr8-dwojRXWzSe_18Q-9QEOpfPOI4X62vZJcI
Mark your calendars so you don't miss upcoming video releases:
9-30-10 Fishing with Iraqveteran8888's Eric Blanford
10-7-19 The Swiss Army Knife of Fishing Rods
10-14-19 More than just fishing
10-18-19 Top secret shenanigans episode with Iraqveteran8888's Eric
Blanford
10-21-19 Kaizen Fishing
Many of these videos have the same amount of content in a 30-minute
TV show minus commercials.
Here is the link to my channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TiHxxkktGc
Happy Birthday! (612) 222-0178 www.captsgtpetersons.com
Thurs 10th Floods, Droughts, & River Food Webs A 2019 fall VISIT FLORIDA President and CEO Dana Young met with approximately 50 local
conservation lecture at 7 pm at the FSU Coastal & Marine Lab business owners and tourism professionals in Franklin county on Thursday,
Auditorium. Free & opent to the public. Refreshments available September 12. It was the finale to a 12-stop Town Hall series of meetings that
before the lecture. For more info, go to www.marinelab.fsu.edu.
the state tourism agency sponsored to discuss the positive impacts of Florida’s
Sat 12th & Sun 13th Battle at the Bay Golf Tournament. St. James
number one industry and the ways VISIT FLORIDA can drive more visitors to area
Bay Golf Resort. 2 Divisions, 2 Formats, & all cash payout. Entries
are due by Thurs, Oct 10th. For more info, call (850) 697-9606. businesses.
Sun 13th Full Moon & Sunset Lighthouse Climb at the Crooked
River Lighthouse 8 pm-10 pm. Cost is $8. Visitors can climb to the John Solomon of the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce also hosted a
top of the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast to see meeting of the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals, NW Region on
breathtaking views of the bay under the glow of the sunset & the August 29th. Elizabeth Smith of the Bay County Chamber gave an in-depth post-
rising full Hunter’s moon. (850) 697-2732 Michael presentation concerning disaster preparedness & recovery. A
Wed 16th Chamber Board of Directors Monthly Meeting 4 pm Roundtable discussion was held lead by Patrick McGaughey on issues facing
Episcopal Church of the Ascension, Members are welcome too. Executive Directors concerning non-dues revenue, recruitment & retention of
Sat 19th Lantern Fest at the Crooked River Lighthouse 6-10 pm. members, and chamber trends. Lunch was sponsored by Gulf Power from the
A night of magical history, glowing lanterns, music, dance & night- Apalachicola Seafood Grill.
time tower climbs. Admission $ 5 adults $ 1 for children. The
Keepers House Museum & Gift Shop will be open, food and Thank you, John Solomon for bringing both these organizational meetings to
desserts can be purchased on site from the Marine St. Grill and Franklin County.
Beacon Bistro. Call (850) 697-2732 to learn more.
Wed 23rd Murder Mystery Game Night at the Crooked River Grill.
Starting at 6 pm guests will enjoy a friendly, murder mystery game
& dinner. $ 50 per player. Spaces for 50 people to participate, so
please reserve your spot before Oct. 14th by calling (850) 697-
9606.
Fri 25th-Sat 26th PLUS Halloween Oct 31st-Ghosts on the Coast!
7:30 pm at the Crooked River Lighthouse. Come out to the
haunted trail……. Call (850) 697-2732 for more info.
Fri 25th-Sun 27th The Panhandle Players present “The Boarders”
at the Chapman Theatre in Apalachicola. Tickets are on sale now,
seating will be limited for each performance, so get your tickets
now at: www.panhandleplayers.com
Sat 26th Sock Hop at the Franklin County Senior Center 6-10 pm.
Pull out those dancing shoes & enjoy an evening of 50-60’s Music From the Friends of the Governor Stone:
by DJ Gregg. $ 10 Advance, $ 15 at the door, BYOB (850) 697- The grants process is moving forward, albeit slowly. The goal is to get through
3760. the process, have it done right the first time, and get the best result possible for
Sat 26th Chillas Hall Halloween Party & Dance in Lanark Village. our venture to restore this historic Schooner to pre-Hurricane Michael condition.
Doors open at 7 pm. Come in costume or not….but come! BYOB
Please be assured that any grant funds received will not be enough. On August
and a snack to share. Dance to music by James Schumacher. $
16th the “Hurricane Michael: Reshaping Florida’s Past” display opened at the
6 donation at the door.
Sun 27th Eco-Education Outing: Donar Landing to Bristol, 3.5-4 Florida Public Archeology Network Coordination Center in Pensacola. The plight
hours/8 miles of kayaking. Explore your river and basin with us! of the Governor Stone is a major focus of the exhibit, as it documents the effects
Our volunteer-led eco-outings are fun and memorable. Group of the hurricane on coastal historic sites. This exhibit will be on display through
size is limited, and registration is required. Trips are donation the end of the year & may then be available as a free traveling exhibit. Thanks
based. Schedule subject to change based on river and weather to the ingenuity & expertise of Don Hardy, we also have the story of the Governor
conditions. Please contact us at
Stone & Hurricane Michael in a convenient display box. It will be at the Publishing
outreach@apalachicolariverkeeper.org to register or call 850-
653-8936. Registration closes Thursdays prior to trip. Museum in St. Andrews when not in use at the Market and other events.
Mon 28th Audubon Bird Walk on McKissack Beach in Carrabelle Share in the honor of refloating the Governor Stone. To find out how you can
5:30 pm. A leisurely 1.5-hour stroll to observe the many breeding help, please visit our website: www.GovernorStone.org
& migratory shorebirds that rest & recover here before embarking
across the Gulf of Mexico for the winter. Free & open to all. RSVP For More info on any Carrabelle Chamber Member events & activities
Collette.Lauzau@audubon.org See our website www.carrabelle.org under “Things to Do” Events Calendar or
the Community Calendar
Make sure you mark your calendars for
Events Further afield:
Fri, Nov 1st & Sat, Nov 2nd for the
Listen to WOYS 100.5 FM Oyster Radio or follow our Facebook Pages
56th Annual Florida Seafood Festival www.oysterradio.com or www.forgottencoastline.com
in Apalachicola or www.floridasforgottencoast.com

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