Friday, July 19th, 2019

What’s Happening in July Welcome to our Newest Member:

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.
Tues 23rd Lunch and Paint with Joe Kotzman 1 pm-4 pm at the
“People make the difference and caring never goes to waste.”
Franklin County Senior Center. Come early, bring your lunch,
Waste Pro appreciates the opportunity to provide the residents of the City of
and dine with the artist beforehand. This is a Water Color
Carrabelle with the exceptional service they deserve. Waste Pro is a company
workshop, so bring your watercolors, paper, and paint. dedicated to building exceptional resource ecosystems that protect the
Thurs 25th Animal Tales Presents: Creatures of the Galaxy, Out environment and sustain our communities. Our company was founded in 2001
Of This World Animals. 2 pm at the Eastpoint Library-(850) 670- with three key objectives: to deliver excellent service, maximize recycling and
5151 & 4 pm at the Carrabelle Library-(850) 697-2366. Free & establish cost savings for our customers—and those principles continue to
open to the public. All ages welcome. underpin our business today. We are one of the fastest growing solid waste,
Thurs 25th OneBlood blood drive at Weems Memorial Hospital recycling, and environmental services companies in the southern United States
noon – 5 pm. ID required. Walk-ins welcome! with an established network of industry professionals who are able to design and
Thurs 25th Animal Tales Presents: Creatures of the Galaxy-Out deliver complete waste management services that work regardless of location or
of this World Animals. All ages welcome, free & open to the waste type. This means we are able to offer local expertise, conduct on-site
public. Eastpoint Library 2 pm (850) 670-8151; Carrabelle training, and carry out specialized services. For more information, please visit our
website at https://www.wasteprousa.com/
Library 4 pm (850) 697-2366
Fri 26th OneBlood blood drive hosted by the Forgotten Coast
Parrot Head Club. 10 am-3pm at the St. George Island
Lighthouse. Snacks & drinks will be provided.
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 For more info, contact the Lighthouse
@ (850) 697-2732 or carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com Tickets
are also available at the Chamber office.
What’s Happening in August
Fri 2nd & Sat 3rd Teen Driver Challenge by the Franklin County
Sherriff’s Office-See page 2 for details.
Sat 3rd & Sun 4th The 16th Annual Kingfish Shootout at C-
Quarters Marina to benefit the Leukemia Research Foundation.
For more information or to register online, go to www.c-
quartersmarina.com/shootout.html
Sat 3rd Super Saturday & Commodore Cookout at Gulf Coast
State College Advanced Technology Center. 10 am-1 pm. For
both prospective & current students. Public is invited 11 am –
Christie’s Cottage Living did NOT close after all!!
1 pm for free food, games & family friendly fun! Live music, rock
climbing wall, t-shirt tie-dye station, corn hole & more!
Sat 7th License-Free Saltwater Fishing Days-According to FWC, Effective July 7th, the store came under new management. Lewis and Celeda are
while the fishing license requirement is waived for all pleased to announce that Randy Lee agreed to assume management and control
recreational anglers (residents & non-residents), all other rules of the business. The new team will be Randy, Kirk and Sid. The store will remain
apply. operating as Christie’s Cottage Living and will continue to provide wonderful
Sat 7th Forgotten Coast Parrot Head Club-Monthy Gathering of finds, unique beach/cottage furnishings, clothing and gifts. Randy and staff look
the Phlock. 5 pm at Dock Myers Island Pub on St. George Island. forward to meeting our fans and customers and hope you continue the generous
Come on out & see why they’re the phun club with a community patronage you’ve shown us over the years! Located at 208 Marine Street in
service fixation! Fins Up!!! Carrabelle. Stop, shop, & meet the new team Wed-Sat 11 am-4pm; Sun 12-4 pm.
Sun 11th Songs of Summer-Join us for a Gospel Music Sing at 6
pm. Lanark Community Church, 171 Spring Street. Refreshments
will follow.
Mon 12th Students First day of School at the Franklin County
School 8 am-Watch for students at bus stops, school buses & extra
traffic. Let’s keep our students safe!
Sat 15th The 15th Annual Parrothead Phrenzy in Tallahassee to
benefit The Alzheimer Project, Inc. 6 pm- 11:30 pm (The Moon,
1105 E Lafayette St) Contact Penny (850) 321-0287 or
pennyj14@gmail with questions about sponsorship and the
Phrenzy.
Mon 15th Full Moon & Sunset Lighthouse Climb at the Crooked The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office will host a Teen Driver Challenge on August
River Lighthouse 7:30 pm-10 pm. Cost is $8. Live music, and 2nd & 3rd. You must be between the ages of 15-19 with a valid drivers license or
s’mores around the fire pit (weather permitting.) Reservations learning permit. Also, per seat belt requirements, minimum height of 4 foot 9
appreciated, but not required. (850) 697-2732 inches to participate. We can only accept 10 for the class, so first come, first serve
Wed 21st Greek Night Dinner at the Crooked River Grill. Dinner Franklin kiddos!
is $ 25 per person & includes a glass of wine. Menu details to *Please make sure you can attend the class from 4-8pm on August 2nd at the
come. For reservations, contact Jessica Core (850) 697-9606/ FCSO and the 8am driving challenge at the Apalachicola Municipal Airport on the
jcore@kempersports.com 3rd.
Fri 23rd-Sun 25th Brew Bash at the Crooked River Grill. Join the Come to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office to fill out the form with a parent,
fun at their inaugural Brew Bash. Still in the planning process, but unless you’re 18 years of age. Message Facebook, call Christy Thompson at 323-
all you beer lovers & enthusiasts will want to save the dates! 2178 for further information or just stop by the office for the application
Wed 28th 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.
Programs on Multiple Dates:
FSUCML Evening on the Edge of the Sea Workshops-Learn about
the wondrous sea life along our pristine shores and shallows. July
13-27th .
Price $ 15. Register at:
https://marinelab.fsu.edu/outreach/nature-
workshops/exploring-nature-coastal-nature-workshops/evening-
at-the-edge-of-the-sea/ Crews will commence maintenance tree work along electric lines in the
Summer Programs for the Kids: Carrabelle/Lanark Village area during July-September of 2019. The tree crews
Summer Reading Challenge through July 31. Stop by either library will be cleaning all debris associated with their maintenance activities. As a
to pick up reading challenges and logs. Four winners (2 from each reminder, debris resulting from storm damage or other events unrelated to our
library) will be awarded with an HD Fire 8 Tablet. FCPL Summer maintenance activities is the responsibility of the homeowners. Part of the
Reading Programs are sponsored by Rock By The Sea and the pruning activity will occur on lateral lines, some which will require climbing in rear
Franklin County Friends of the Library. lot areas.
The NEST Wil be open June 10th - August 2nd for summer.
Trees are a leading cause of power outages. Duke Energy’s progressive tree care
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
practices help minimize outages during storms. Duke Energy Florida has been
Carrabelle - 807 Gray Ave. (850) 697-2177
recognized for its tree care practices with the distinctive Tree Line USA
Eastpoint - 317 Patton Dr. FUMC- (850) 670-1030
FREE Summer Meal Program for all children under the age of 18 designation from The National Arbor Day Foundation for 13 consecutive years.
Site Locations: (serving times subject to change) We work to balance the need for reliable electric power with sensitivity for the
Breakfast: 8am-8:30am; Lunch: 12pm-12:30pm environment and tree health. Tree crews use a technique known as directional
Carrabelle Nest: 06/10-08/02 Open Fridays pruning, which is endorsed by The National Arbor Day Foundation and the
Eastpoint UMC Youth Center: 06/10-08/02 Open Fridays International Society of Arboriculture. Qualified employees are supervised by
The SFSD strives to provide tasty, nutritious meals that your kids certified arborists.
will look forward to! Homeowners will receive a notification prior to planned trimming events. For
For More info on any Carrabelle Chamber Member events & activities further details or questions about the work, please feel free to contact me. To
See our website www.carrabelle.org under “Things to Do” Events
learn more about our tree care practices, please visit our website at www.duke-
Calendar or the Community Calendar
energy.com/trees
Events Further afield:
Nick Esposito, Duke Energy Florida, Sr Vegetation Management Specialist
Listen to WOYS 100.5 FM Oyster Radio or follow our Facebook Pages
www.oysterradio.com or www.forgottencoastline.com
ISA Certified Arborist IL-5284AUM, Commercial Applicator # CM24886
or www.floridasforgottencoast.com C: (727) 249-9881

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