Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN) is once again hosting their unique fundraising event November 9-30, 2013. Now in its sixth year, the annual Cottages for Kids takes place on the East Long Green in Rosemary Beach.
Harbor Docks recently hosted their 28th Annual Caddyshack Classic Golf Tournament and Annual Auction, which proved to be the most successful event to date raising $59,805 for local charities - Take A Kid Fishing Day and Destin Harvest. The two-part fundraiser began on Friday, August 23, 2013, with the Caddyshack Classic 18-Hole Golf Tournament at Emerald Bay Golf Club and continued through Saturday, August 24, 2013, with the 28th Annual Auction on the Big Deck at Harbor Docks.
Hard Rock Café of Destin will host a fundraiser on Setptember 27 at 6:30 to benefit Building Homes for Heroes. This event will help to provide a local wounded veteran, Air Force Master Sgt. Joseph Deslauriers and his family with a new home. Attendees will enjoy food by Hard Rock Café, music by the band Continuum and a silent auction. Special guests include Retired Ranger PFC Todd Blackburn who served in Operation Restore Hope in Somalia (Blackhawk Down) and Maryann Makekau, author of When Your Dad Goes to War, Inspirational Speaker, and Founder of Hope Matters.
The Back Yard of Love is a beautiful and quaint little hidden gem in Grayton Beach. Situated on the grounds of Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse, under a canopy of old, majestic oaks, this cozy spot is the perfect place to enjoy Sunday brunch, a cold mimosa, and some sweet tunes.
If you have visited South Walton, then you have likely seen Fine Pearl & Leather Jewelry by Wendy Mignot®, sold at La Vie Est Belle in Seaside. Wendy's jewelry beautifully represents the laid-back lifestyle of SoWal by combining leather with South Sea pearls. Since the opening of the store in 2008, a lot has happened, but the beauty and quality has remained the same.
The Artists at Gulf Place kick off a new event called the “Artist Bazaar” beginning on September 7, occurring every week on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Artist Bazaar at Artists at Gulf Place will be a marketplace of local artists, craftspeople and artisan vendors. The weekly event will be held throughout the entire year, and seeks to highlight the art and culture of the colorful community of Gulf Place to both locals and visitors of South Walton.
Make plans to join friends in Rosemary Beach for an evening with James Farmer - Southern author, gardener, floral and interior designer, cook and garden-to-table lifestyle expert. James is a young, fresh voice for his generation with expertise about incorporating elegant seasonal garden living into your life, either on a grand scale or modest budget. James is Editor-At-Large for Southern Living Magazine and has appeared on NBC’s Today.
Watercolor Tennis and Seaside Tennis are teaming up to hosting the Third Annual Love All Round Robin Tennis Tournament benefiting Food For Thought Outreach. The tennis tournament will be held on the courts of both resorts on Saturday, September 21.
Last year, the Love All Round Robin gained a lot of traction and in addition to raising thousands of dollars for FFT in just a matter of hours, helped bring awareness to an organization that not only serves Walton County, but also most recently expanded to help children in the Destin area.
Our chic coastal town of Rosemary Beach has one of the most popular events of the year every October. The fourth annual “Rosemary Beach Uncorked,” a unique open-air food and wine event, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 2 - 5 p.m. Net proceeds from the event will benefit two local charities - Food For Thought Outreach and Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center.
The newly established Spine Center at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast provides comprehensive care for patients receiving spine surgery. The spine plays a critical role in giving the body mobility and stability, but it is extremely vulnerable to injury and prone to wear and tear over the years.
