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Tour of Alaqua Animal Rescue

$10

with Tess Johnson

Calendar Feb 7, 2025 at 11 am, runs for 1 week

Course Description: Alaqua rescues everything fromdogs, cats and farm animals to nativeFlorida wildlife. The visit will include a tour of the property and zone talks with the animal care staff to learn about the daily rehabilitation of the animals after their rescue, readying them for adoption. (Please note that the Rehabilitation Center will not be included as part of this tour, as it is not open to the public.) Optional contributions are encouraged. A wish list can be viewed athttps://alaqua.org/how-to-help/wish-list/. This one-time tour will meet on Friday February 7, from 11:00 to 12:30, at:Alaqua Animal Refuge155 Dugas WayFreeport FL.

Notes: This one-time tour will meet on Friday February 7, from 11:00 to 12:30 at:Alaqua Animal Refuge 155 Dugas WayFreeport FL.

Class Leader Bio(s): Tess Johnson has been rescuing animals for a year with Alaqua as a program coordinator and fund raiser.

Tour of Wildwood Garden Shoppe and Nursery

$10

with Sydnee Anderson

Calendar Feb 10, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Course Description: We will tour the grounds of the nursery and learn about indoor, landscape and garden plants best for this area, workshops, event venue, terrarium bar, and their selection of botanically themed gifts all supervised by Mr. McGregor, the Shoppe cat. This one-time tour will meet on Monday, February 10, 10:00- 11:00, at the Wildwood Garden Shoppe and Nursery at 6 10th Avenue in Shalimar.

Notes: This one-time tour will meet on Monday, February 10, 10:00- 11:00 at: Wildwood Garden Shoppe and Nursery 6 10th AvenueShalimar, FL

Class Leader Bio(s): Sydnee Anderson, a 2017 graduate of Texas A&M Horticulture Department, will speak and answer any specific questions for your garden and landscape needs.

Basic Pottery B -- Feb 11 - Mar 4

$20

with Sherry Cooler

Calendar Feb 11, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 4 weeks

Course Description: You will be making a “Wind Chimes”. This is a double session 4-weeks course.

Notes: There is a $40 non-refundable supply fee to cover materials. This is a double session 4-week class meeting February 11, 18, 25 and March 4. Only sign up for one Pottery Class, as both 4-week sessions are the same.

Class Leader Bio(s): Sherry Cooler has been a potter and instructor for 28 plus years. She loves hand-building and creating pottery with found objects as well as sharing what she knows. Pat Basque will be the co-leader for this course.

Tour of the City of Fort Walton Beach Fire Station #6

$10

with Jeremy Morgan

Calendar Feb 12, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Course Description: This one-day tour of Fort Walton Beach Fire Station #6 is your opportunity to learn how the missions to provide protection of life, property and the environment from the effects of fires, medical emergencies and hazards is accomplished through training, highly technical equipment and the dedicated men and women who serve as firefighters. Firefighters are trained paramedics often arriving on the scene before the EMS to instantly begin medical attention to save lives. Following this tour, you will depart with a new appreciation and understanding of our local fire station and firefighters. This tour will meet on Wednesday, February 12, 10:00 to 12:00.

Notes: This one-time tour will meet on Wednesday, February 12, 10:00 to 12:00, at the FWB Fire Station #6, 5 Hollywood Boulevard. Park in the Fort Walton Beach Police Station parking lot which is adjacent to the Fire Station. Use the parking lot walkway, walk to the west and enter through the door into the Fire Station receiving area.

Class Leader Bio(s): Fort Walton Beach Fire Chief Jeremy Morgan began his career with the department over 22 years ago. He oversees two fire stations and approximately 40 personnel. During his career he served in Okaloosa County’s Special Operations Unit which included rope-based rescue and hazmat response teams. Chief Morgan has been a paramedic for 20 years and has earned numerous state certifications and multiple fire science degrees.

Acrylic Painting - Still Life Flowers

$20

with Pat Roberts

Calendar Feb 13, 2025 at 9:30 am, runs for 4 weeks

Course Description: With help from the instructor, you will create several acrylic paintings of landscapes and seascapes. No experience is necessary. This is a 4-week double session class meeting February 13 - March 6.

Notes: $40 supply fee, non-refundable due at first class. Double session 4-week course meeting February 13, 20, 27 and March 6.

Class Leader Bio(s): Pat Roberts is a local artist. She is an active member of the Arts and Design Society and Okaloosa Public Arts. Pat exhibits as well as teaches at ADSO and HH Arts.

Full Course

Tour of Niceville Slabs and Cookies

$10

with Genevieve Burgess

Calendar Feb 17, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Course Description: Do you know that the only source of quality wood products on the Emerald Coast can be found at Niceville Slabs and Cookies?They provide custom woodworking, sawmill services, kiln drying, and domestic and imported wood. It all started with owner Michael DeShay’s renovation business and a passion for woodworking. If you’re working on a project and need some cuts or other work done consider visiting Niceville Slabs and Cookies. You will have the opportunity to purchase many of their incredible designs. This one-time class will meet on Monday, February 17, at the Niceville Slabs & Cookies located at 207 Kelly Road Unit B in Niceville.

Notes: This one-time class will meet on Monday February 17 at:Niceville Slabs & Cookies207 Kelly Road Unit B Niceville, FL

Class Leader Bio(s): Genevieve Burgess is a Jill of all trades and veteran of the Air Force. Genevieve has been woodworking since 2018, when she attended Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, Wisconsin for Wood Manufacturing Technology.

Tour of Queen of Flavor

$10

with Lasheeda Perry

Calendar Feb 18, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Course Description: Chef Lasheeda will show you how to make this delicate pastry dough used in many pastries. Each guest will have the opportunity to taste a delicious cream puff that’s filled with pastry cream and topped with craquelin. This one time cooking class will meet on Tuesday, February 18.

Notes: This one-time cooking class will meet on Tuesday February 18 at:Queen of Flavor119B Racetrack Rd NWUnit 119-BFort Walton Beach

Class Leader Bio(s): Chef Lasheeda Perry is known as the Queen of Flavor. She is a pastry chef by profession and a dessert queen by heart. She has worked as a pastry chef at various Four Seasons throughout the country. She appeared on the Food Network, where she Beat Bobby Flay. She has been featured in a number of publications, including the LA Times, The Atlanta Tribune, Food Network Magazine, and the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Full Course

Tour of Okaloosa Technical College

$10

with Jon Williams

Calendar Feb 19, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Course Description: Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) is growing! Join us for a terrific opportunity for an update and tour of the programs extended. OTC offers quality post-secondary programs featuring state-of-the-art training facilities and professional, industry-experienced instructors. OTC programs provide nationally recognized industry certifications that will qualify you to enter the workforce or continue your education. CLL tour attendees will take a walking tour of the on-site programs OTC currently offers and plans for future programs. This one-time class will meet on Wednesday, February 19 at Okaloosa Technical School located at 1976 Lewis Turner Blvd in Fort Walton Beach. LUNCH will be offered (at a minimal cost) by the OTC Culinary Department immediately following the tour.

Notes: This one-time class will meet on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Okaloosa Technical School located at 1976 Lewis Turner Blvd in Fort Walton Beach. Parking for CLL Tour attendees will be identified and marked off.

Class Leader Bio(s): Jon Williams is the OTC Director





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