Tour Description: October is Fire Prevention Month. Come join us on this behind the scenes tour as we learn how our first responders provide protection of life, property and the environment from the effects of fires, medical emergencies and hazards with a tour the vehicles and the firehouse. Firefighters will be happy to answer all of your questions. You will depart with a new appreciation and understanding of our local fire station and firefighters.

Tour Host Bio: This Tour is conducted by local firefighters and first responders, providing valuable knowledge and insight on how they do what they do, and how you can help them and help yourself when emergencies arise.

Notes: We will meet at 10:00AM at the Fort Walton Beach Fire Station #6, 5 Hollywood Blvd. NE, Fort Walton Beach.

Tour 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. And, as a part of this tour, you will have the opportunity to purchase many of their incredible designs. This one-time class will meet on Friday October 9, at 10:00AM.

Tour Host Bio: 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.

Notes: This one-time class will meet at Niceville Slabs & Cookies, 207 Kelly Road, Unit B, in Niceville.

Tour Description: In this exclusive tour of the Air Force Armament Museum participants will explore and experience the legacy of military aviation through an extensive collection of aircraft and armament. You will dive into the stories behind the technology and bravery that shaped our skies. The museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation and exhibition of artifacts and memorabilia associated with the US Air Force. Their collection includes aircraft ranging from the WWII era to the present.

Tour Host Bio: Air Force Armament Museum guided tours are conducted by our veteran volunteers, who will gladly share their extensive knowledge of the artifacts, museum information, and possibly a few personal anecdotes from their own storied careers!

Notes: This tour will meet on Friday, October 16 at 9:30 at the Air Force Armament Museum, 100 Museum Drive, Eglin AFB, FL (Located off base,  NO pass required). This is a walking tour and will include both indoor and outdoor walking.

Tour Description: Ashley Bailey from the Crime Prevention Unit will discuss how AI is used in frauds and scams and ways to prevent being a victim.

Tour Host Bio: Ashley Bailey is the Crime Prevention Manager with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. She has been working for the Sheriff’s Office for over 21 years educating citizens, business owners, and tourists in Okaloosa County. In addition, she started and continues to manage numerous programs and services for residents.

Tour Description: Destin-FWB has the most active artificial reef program in the state having deployed over 500 reefs. Due to lack of natural bottom habitat and coral reefs in the northern Gulf, artificial reefs and structures are put on the sea floor to provide habitat for marine life and provide divers and fishers with known sites. This presentation will discuss the process of deploying artificial reefs and what materials can be used. Information about the SSUS will also be included.

Tour Host Bio: In March 2021, Jessica Valek became the Natural Resources Manager for the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Natural Resources Team where her main focus is running the County’s Sea Turtle Conservation and Nesting Program. She also manages marine debris removal efforts and assists the team with lionfish removal, research and restoration projects, as well as education and outreach efforts.

Tour Description: Frustrated with your computer? Notice how it slows down over time? Wondering why we have to keep buying new devices? It turns out the vast majority of headaches, security issues, tech expenditures, and e-waste are preventable. In this presentation, I'll de-mystify and explain the IT industry in Plain English.  

You'll learn: 

• Why Antivirus software is obsolete
• Why software becomes more complicated every day
• and much more!

This is the only self-defense class offered where you won't break a sweat!

Tour Host Bio: Marc-Anthony Arena is an honors graduate of both McQuaid Jesuit and RIT, and has worked in the computer industry since 2000. His books and podcast explain the industry's scams and scandals, and teach people how to protect themselves, all in Plain English. Many of the heartaches, headaches, and expenditures in this industry are completely preventable!

Tour 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 qualify our students to enter the workforce or continue their education.  CLL tour attendees will take a walking tour on Wednesday, October 28, from 9:00 to 11:30. A lunch provided by the Culinary Department will be available at the end of the tour for a cost of $10.  Please bring exact change.

Tour Host Bio: Tricia Sansom is the Community/Business Liaison for the Okaloosa Technical College.

Notes: We will meet at Okaloosa Technical College, 1976 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and shoes.