Course Description: Fused glass creations are beautiful and easy to create. This is not stained glass or blown glass but is known as kiln formed glass. During the 2-hour tour we will make 2 projects with sheet glass, noodles, stringers and dots of glass. We will fire your projects within 2 weeks following the tour date. The art glass we are using is handmade, very unique and beautiful. It is very expensive glass, and we fire the pieces in the kiln for up to two firings that take almost 24 hours each. You will be amazed at what you create! A $30 fee will be collected on October 17 to cover materials and firing. We will meet on October 17 from 1:00 to 3:00.

Class Leader Bio(s): Anita Vasquez and Rosanne Painter Maas are lifelong crafters and love making things out of glass. You can see pictures at our website for Paradise Glassworks at paradiseglassworks.com.

Notes: A $30 fee will be collected to cover materials and firing. We will meet on October 17 from 1:00 to 3:00 at: Paradise Glassworks 2 David Street, Unit E Fort Walton Beach. Students need to wear close-toed shoes in the studio. Eyeglasses are required in the studio which we provide or you may use your own.

Course Description: This exclusive tour with the staff of NBSTCC will begin with Sweet Pea, the resident green sea turtle and continue in the Shanna Litterist Education portion of the center to meet other aquatic marine species, terrestrial and aquatic reptiles, and learn more about the unique natural resources of the Florida panhandle. This one-time tour will meet on Wednesday, October 22, 9:00 to 11:00.

Class Leader Bio(s): Cristen Weaver is the Outreach Coordinator for NBSTCC. Darby is the Volunteer Support Team member who will conduct the tour.

Notes: This one-time tour will meet on Wednesday, October 22, 9:00 to 11:00. Participants are to arrive no later than 8:30 at: Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center 8740 Gulf Blvd Navarre, FL

Course Description: This one-time class will meet on October 23rd at UWF. Ashley Bailey from the Crime Prevention Unit will discuss how AI is currently being used in frauds and scams and ways to prevent being a victim.

Class Leader Bio(s): 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 20 years educating citizens, business owners, and tourists in Okaloosa County. In addition, she started and continues to manage numerous programs and services for residents.

Notes: This one-time class will meet on Thursday, October 23, at 1:00 at UWF.

Course Description: Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) is growing! Join us for a terrific opportunity for an update and tour of the extended programs. 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 tour will meet on Wednesday, October 29 at 9:00 to 11:30.

Class Leader Bio(s): Jon Williams is the Okaloosa Technical College Director.

Notes: This one-time class will meet on Wednesday, October 29, 9:00 to 11:30 at: Okaloosa Technical School 1976 Lewis Turner Blvd Fort Walton Beach Parking for CLL Tour attendees will be identified and marked off.

Course Description: We are surrounded by water here. Have you ever wondered what is below the surface? Have you thought about scuba diving? Jeff Herman has over 6,700 dives all over the world and will share his pictures and stories to show you how it's done. Whether you want to learn to dive, vicariously tour the world’s oceans and bays, or just share your diving adventures with others, this class is for you. This one-time class will meet 1:00 to 2:30, on Thursday, October 30.

Class Leader Bio(s): Jeff has been diving for decades all over the world, operated a dive shop for 26 years, was a course director for Scuba Schools International, and taught divers for about 20 years. He brings a wealth of experience and will encourage everyone to enjoy the water.

Notes: This one-time class will meet 1:00 to 2:30, on Thursday, October 30.