Course Description: At Traditions Workshop, the goal is to keep memories alive and restoring family heirlooms. Traditions Workshop is a hybrid shop, power tools can be found onsite, but you can also find can adze, hand planes, saws, scrapers, needle and thread. Our tour will consist of providing an overview of the Traditions Workshop crafts and classes offered such as blacksmithing, stain glass, drop spindle and more. This one-time Traditions Workforce tour, geared to introduction of restorations skills and availability, will meet on Tuesday, January 21.

Notes: This one-time Traditions Workforce tour, geared to introduction of restorations skills and availability, will meet on Tuesday, January 21.Traditions Workforce418 Green Acres Rd, Unit 4Fort Walton Beach, FL

Class Leader Bio(s): When Lt. Col. David Sandlin retired from the Air Force after a 22-year career as an A-10 and F-16 fighter pilot and 13 years as a software contractor, it didn't take long before he was ready for something new. And as it turned out, something new was actually something old, after forming his Traditions Workshop  furniture repair and restoration business. David believes that "Part of restoration is doing the blacksmithing work, because some of the pieces we get in are antique and you can't find the hardware anymore, so we have to make it".

Course Description: Take a walk on the wild side at Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge where you will meet wild animal ambassadors, learn facts about Florida’s native species, and see the magic of wildlife rehabilitation. The tour is on Friday, January 24 from 10:30 - 12:30.

Notes: This one-time tour will meet on Friday, January 24, 10:30 - 12:30 at: Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge3051 Cloptons CircleNavarre, FL

Class Leader Bio(s): ECWR Conservation and Rehab educator, Emma, will be our guide. For three years, she has been passionately inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards and connecting people of all ages to Florida’s native wildlife.

Course Description: The Magnolia Grill is located at 157 Brooks Street in downtown Fort Walton Beach and is equal parts museum and restaurant. The home was ordered from a 1910 Sears Catalog and then constructed in Fort Walton Beach. The home is filled with pieces of local and military history. Tom and Peggy Rice, the owners, have deep family roots which are evident at every turn. Tom Rice will lead you through the entire restaurant explaining the significance of many of the items. He will also walk you around the outside of the home to explain the unique construction. You will be amazed at how much you will learn from Tom about the history of our city. This tour will meet Tuesday, January 28 from 9:30 to 11:00.

Notes: This one-day tour of the Magnolia Grill (157 Brooks Street SE, Fort Walton Beach) will meet 9:30 to 11:00, on Tuesday, January 28. Following the tour, you are invited and encouraged to stay for a Dutch-treat lunch to meet other tour attendees and enjoy the vast and varied menu.

Class Leader Bio(s): Tom Rice is not only a restaurant owner but a pillar of the Fort Walton Beach community having won many awards for his civic contributions. To name just a few, he received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award by establishing the Fisher House of the Emerald Coast for veterans and their families, serves on the Board of Directors of Veterans Florida raising funds to construct the Veterans Tribute Tower at Beal Memorial Cemetery, and many more.

Course Description: Join Sundy for a special hands-on class in cookie decorating. Participants will learn techniques to produce your own designs as you create your cookie to take home. You can view Sundy’s artistry on Facebook and Instagram@Keichel Cookies. This one time class will meet on Friday, January 31, 10:00 to 11:30 at the UWF Classroom Café in the Library.

Notes: This one time class will meet on Friday January 31, 10:00 to 11:30 at the UWF Classroom Café in the Library.

Class Leader Bio(s): Sundy Keichel has been decorating and selling out of her artistic and delicious cookies for a decade, as well as offering classes for every season.

Course Description: Each student will build and take home their own cheese and charcuterie board with ingredients sourced and provided by The Board Chef. You will taste and cut a minimum of 8 cheeses, 3 charcuterie items, learn how to make salami roses and have an opportunity to play with added accoutrements such as dried fruits, olives and sweetie peppers. This tour will meet on Monday, February 3rd at 10:00 and last between 1.5 to 2 hours. Fee of $25 will be collected at the door to cover ingredient costs.

Notes: This one-time tour will meet on Monday, February 3, 10:00 to 11:30 or 12:00 at 322 Harbor Place SW, Fort Walton Beach. This is Annmarie’s residence. There is plenty of street parking available. A fee of $25 will be collected at the door to cover the cost of the ingredients. If you register for the tour and later realize you cannot attend, please email smcnairltc@gmail.com.

Class Leader Bio(s): Annmarie has been in the food industry since her first job at the age of 14 in a southern California pie shop. Since then, she has worked on every side of the amazing industry, not only as a Brands Manager for a national broad liner as a center of the plate specialist, but as a successful entrepreneur. She took a leap during Covid, took out every tool, called on every business relationship she had, made a plan, moved to Fort Walton Beach and started The Board Chef.

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.

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.

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.