Here are a few calendar listings of interest to the community - especially nonprofit, charitable organization events.  Does your event qualify for inclusion*?  Submit  your event here!

Ronald McDonald House Fundraiser ("Kaps for Kids 2010") - Now through 2010.  Offered by Parthenon Healthcare of Fort Walton, 1 LBJ Sr. Drive, FWB).  Offering T-shirts for $12 (Sm, M, LG, XL), $15 (@x & 3X); caps and visors for $12.  $100 of proceeds go directly to Ronald McDonald House.  For more info, contact Tina Davis or Linda Gibson at Parthenon, 863-2066.

Volunteers from the Trauma Intervention Program of Northwest Florida (TIP) respond to calls from Emergency First Response teams that includ infant deaths, fires, rapes, and death notifications.  The Okaloosa County unit of the TIP organization is looking for volunteers to help provide this valuable service to the community.  Each applicant, once accepted, will take over 50 hours of training to prepare for this difficult and rewarding duty.  All it takes is a compassionate heart and a smidgeon of common sense!  Please call 850-934-6654 for more information.  Class begins August 19, 2010. 

The Northwest Florida Chapter of the American Red Cross is pleased to call Pensacola home once again and is celebrating with a ribbon cutting on Friday, July 23, at 10 am.  It will be followed by a picnic for the staff, volunteers and friends.  You are cordially invited to join them for the celebration at the new location at 222 N. Baylen Street in downtown Pensacola.  Contact Jerry Kindle at 850-791-2473 for more information.   

Stranger Danger and Child Lures Self-Defense Tactics Class, offered by the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office.  Saturday, July 24, 8 to 10 am.  Family of Faith Community Church, 428 NE Racetrack Road, Fort Walton Beach.  Master Joe Cayer will teach your child: self defense tactics, who is a stranger, what a stranger looks like, what should children do if a stranger approaches, go over "Family emergency plan" and how to listen and follow instructions in potentially dangerous situations.  All parents or guardians must sign a waiver.  For more info, contact Ashley Bailey, 850-651-7153. 

Free Women's Self Defense Class, offered by the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office.  Saturday, July 24, 10 am to Noon.  Family of Faith Community Church, 428 NE Racetrack Road, Fort Walton Beach.  Master Joe Cayer teaches women: how to reduce their risk of becoming a victim, learn awareness and streetwise tactical maneuvers, and topics of prevention and personal protection.  This is a great class for women 12 and up, especialy for teen girls.  Also, a great class for older ladies - bring your walkers or wheel chairs.  Dress comfortably in loose clothing and sneakers preferred.  Everyone must sign a waiver at the door.  For more info, contact Ashley Bailey, 850-651-7153. 

"Government Credit Cards - Do You or Should You Accept?", a workshop presented by the Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of West Florida (401 E. Chase Street, Suite 100, Pensacola).  Wednesday, July 28, 2010, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.  Learn what decisions need to be considered in accepting government credit cards.  Learn what agencies use credit cards and why.  Bring your lunch and learn.  The workshop is free; however, pre-registration is recommended.  To register, call Diane or Kilty at 850-595-0063.  Visit the PTAC website at www.fptac.org for more information.  

"Starting a Business," presented by the Small Business Development Center at the Univ. of West Florida (401 E. Chase Street, Suite 100, Pensacola).  Tuesday, July 27, from 9 am to Noon.  Attendees will learn about taxation, financing, insurance, and legal forms of business.  Attendance fee is $35 for the public and free for students and faculty members of the University of W. florida who present a Nautilus card.  Pre-registration is strongly recommended.  Call to register.  850-595-0063. 

"Business Planning for Success," a workshop presented by the small business Development Center at the University of West Florida (401 E. Chase Street, Suite 100, Pensacola).  Thursday, July 29, 2010, from 9 am to Noon.  Attendees will discover the basics of writing a business plan and will learn how a business plan impacts the lending decision and the success of a business.  The fee for attending this workshop is $40 for the public and free for students and faculty members of the University of West Florida who present a Nautilus card.  Pre-registration is strongly recommended.  To register, call 850-595-0063 or go to www.sbdc.uwf.edu and click on "training."

WPSM 91.1 is celebrating 26 years on the air.  They're having a Birthday Bash at The Landing in Fort Walton Beach on Friday, July 30, at 5 pm, with a free concert featuring Ayiesha Woods, Phil Stacey, Donald Woods, along with local favorites Without Silence featuring Adam and Paul Mills, plus talent search winner Chevon Corlew, and Nicevill's own Chris Cadenhead.  For more information, contact WPSM at 850-244-7667

Brown Bag Lunch Series, presented by the Small Business Development Center at the Univ. of West Florida (401 E. Chase Street Suite 100, Pensacola).  Wednesday, August 4, from Noon to 1 pm.  "Accounts Past-Due . . . How to Collect."  Pre-registration is strongly recommended.  Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch.  For further information, or to register call 850-595-0063. 

"Understanding Your Financial & cash Flow Statements," a workshop presented by the Small Business Development Center at the University of West Florida (401 E. Chase Street, Suite 100, Pensacola).  Tuesday and Thursday mornings, August 10 & 12, 2010, from 9 am to Noon.  Attendees will learn how to create and use profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to manage a small business.  The fee for attending this workshop is $45 for the public and free for students and faculty members of the University of West Florida who present a Nautilus card.  Bring a calculator.  Pre-registration is strongly recommended.  To register, call 850-595-0063 or go to www.sbdc.uwf.edu and click on "training."

"How to Do Business with the University of West Florida," a workshop presented by the Small Business Development Center/Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Program at the University of West Florida (401 E. Chase Street, Suite 100, Pensacola).  Wednesday, August 11, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.  Find out how to do business with the University of West Florida.  You are welcome to bring your lunch and eat during the presentation.  The workshop is FREE, however preregistration is recommended.  To register, call 850-595-0063 or go to www.fptac.org.  

Softball Tournament, sponsored by Goodwill/Easter Seals "Walk With Me."  August 20-21, 2010.  Double elimination or Round Robin.  Team Registration Fee, $150.  Municipal Softball Complex, Fort WAlton Beach.  For more information, contact Dana Maloy, 850-243-7118 (office) or email at defproduction3@gmail.com.

"Business Planning for Success," a workshop presented by the small business Development Center at the University of West Florida (401 E. Chase Street, Suite 100, Pensacola).  Tuesday, August 24, 2010, from 2 to 5 pm.  Attendees will discover the basics of writing a business plan and will learn how a business plan impacts the lending decision and the success of a business.  The fee for attending this workshop is $40 for the public and free for students and faculty members of the University of West Florida who present a Nautilus card.  Pre-registration is strongly recommended.  To register, call 850-595-0063 or go to www.sbdc.uwf.edu and click on "training."

"Starting a Business," presented by the Small Business Development Center at the Univ. of West Florida (401 E. Chase Street, Suite 100, Pensacola).  Thursday, August 26, from 9 am to Noon.  Attendees will learn about taxation, financing, insurance, and legal forms of business.  Attendance fee is $35 for the public and free for students and faculty members of the University of W. florida who present a Nautilus card.  Pre-registration is strongly recommended.  Call to register.  850-595-0063. 

"How to Do Business with Pensacola Junior College," a workshop presented by the Small Business Development Center/Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Program at the University of West Florida (401 E. Chase Street, Suite 100, Pensacola).  Wednesday, August 25, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.  Find out how to do business with Pensacola Junior College.  You are welcome to bring your lunch and eat during the presentation.  The workshop is FREE, however preregistration is recommended.  To register, call 850-595-0063 or go to www.fptac.org.  

Fifth Annual Charity Car Show in Grand Boulevard, Saturday, Sept. 11, 11 am to 4 pm.  at Grand Park in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin.  Organized by the North Florida Region of the Porsche Club of America to benefit the Sacred Heart Foundation.  The main street of Grand Boulevard's Town Center will be lined up with 135 of the finest cards around, including Porsches, Lamborghinis, Lotus, Ferraris and motorcycles.  Hosted by Destin Porsche Club in Conjunction with Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, the event will benefit the future expansion of Heart and Vascular Services at Sacred Heart Hsopital on the Emerald Coast.  Admission is free and will include live music by Cheryl Jones and food and beverages available for purchase.  Anyoen interested in registering their Porsche, exotic car, or motorcycle for the vent should contact Russ or Scott at 850-585-3002.

Florida State H.O.G. Rally, presented by the Harley Owners Group of Florida.  To be held in Destin/Fort Walton Beach on October 20 - 23.  There will be many activities involving Chamber member businesses.  For more information, check the event website at www.flstatehogrally.com. 

Annual Freedom Fund Banquet, sponsored by the Okaloosa County Branch, NAACP.  November 13, 2010, at the Emerald Coast Conference Center.  This year's annual banquet will feature the Chair of the NAACP National Board of Directors, Ms. Roslyn M. Brock.  Sponsorship opportunities are available and tickets will go on sale in July.  For more information, please call Sabu Williams, 850-376-1346.

*This listing is provided as a service to members of the Greater FWB Chamber, and inclusion is limited to announcements of a nonprofit/charitable, educational, cultural or community improvement nature.  We reserve the right to select those announcements which best fit those criteria.

 

 

rd at 10 a.m. It will be followed by a picnic for our staff, volunteers, and friends.  You are cordially invited to join us for this celebration at our new location at 222 N. Baylen Street in downtown Pensacola.  For more information, contact the Red Cross at 850-432-7601.  "The Gulf Speaks" assembly on Saturday, July 24, 10 am to Noon.  At multiple locations along Highway 98 from Pensacola to Panama City.  In FWB on Highway 98 (near IHOP toward Downtown); in Destin, at east end of Destin Bridge to Harbor Docks.  Rallies for legsitlative offices for July 22 and 23.  Go to www.panhandlepatriots.com for more information.  (The Gulf Speaks is a coalition of concerned citizens from the five Gulf states, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.  They believe that political agendas and poor leadership are contributing to an environmental and economic disaster of unimaginable proportions.)