Week three of Beaches to Woodlands tour kicks off

  • October 16, 2014
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The 11th annual Tour of Santa Rosa County will mark week three with several active events. “As we move into the month we see more people ready to enjoy the cooler weather and participate in outdoor activities including our Fenner Ride and Run for the Reef 5k & 10k,” said sixth-year tour coordinator Karen Harrell. “These events are fundraisers for great causes and we celebrate those who work so hard for others.” The beauty of the Blackwater River State Forest is one of the attractions of the Fenner McConnell/ Matt Wantz Blackwater Heritage Century Ride – also known as the “Fenner Ride.” Staged Oct. 18, cyclists of all abilities choose the distance they want to complete from 18, 40, 62 and 100-mile segments. The ride is a benefit for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northwest Florida and the Santa Rosa County Boys and Girls Club located in East Milton. The near-shore reefs are the focus of the sixth annual “Run for the Reef” 5k & 10k and Kid’s One-Mile Fun Run Oct. 18 at Navarre Beach while history plays a part in the Navarre Beach Car, Truck & Bike Show sponsored by the Navarre Area Board of Realtors with proceeds donated to Navarre High School programs. Boo at the Zoo 2014 will be staged two weekends including Oct. 18-19 and Oct. 25-26 at the Gulf Breeze Zoo. The always popular Chili Cookoff and Volleyball Tournament will be staged Oct. 19 at Juanas Pagoda at Navarre Beach. The event is a fundraiser for Caring and Sharing of Santa Rosa County. [sidebar]

Beaches to Woodlands highlights:

Oct. 18: 6th annual Run for the Reef 5k & 10k and Kid’s One Mile Fun Run - 8 a.m. Navarre Beach Pier. Features an out-and-back course along scenic Gulf Blvd. New this year is a 10k race. Event is a fundraiser to help “Make Navarre Snorkelicious,” a benefit for the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary. Details: 850-939-6973 or www.navarrebeachmarinesanctuary.com.

— Coastline 5k/10k, Coastline Calvery Chapel - 1122 Oriole Beach Rd, Gulf Breeze, 8 a.m. Details: Randy Pitman850.932.8197 or [email protected]

— Clear Creek Aquaponics Farming Tours Gardening Workshop, 6065 Clear Creek Road, Milton, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Reservations required. Details: [email protected] or visit clearcreekfarm.net.

Oct. 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 & Nov. 1: Haunted Hay Rides & Christmas Tree Tagging at Whispering Pines Christmas Tree Farms, 1603 Penton, Hwy. 89 North Penton Road, Allentown Community, Milton, Fl. Gates open at 6:30 p.m and rides start at dark. Details: Mike Kelly 850-304-1559. Details: 850-449-4316 or www.floridachristmastree.com.

— Annual Fenner McConnell/Mark Wantz Blackwater Heritage Century Ride. Cost: $45. Distance rides: 18, 40, 62 and 100. Day of registration at 7 a.m. and ride starts at 8 a.m. at the Milton Community Center 5629 Byrom St., Milton. The ride is through the Blackwater State Forest. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northwest Florida and the Boys and Girls Club of Emerald Coast. Details: Paula Shell (850) 433-5437 or 1-866-646-3518 or 850-433-5437 or bbbsnwfl.org

—14th Annual Navarre Beach Car, Truck and Bike Show - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Navarre High School, 8600 High School Blvd., Navarre. More than 100 historical cars from all decades are on display in this popular event. Features music, food and vendor booths. Details: Dana Shelley, (850) 939-3870 or www.navarrecarandbikeshow.com.

Oct. 19 — 21st Annual Charity Chili Cookoff and Volleyball Tournament, Juana’s Pagodas & Sailor’s Grill, 1451 Navarre Beach Causeway, Navarre Beach, Fla. Event is a fundraiser for Caring and Sharing of Santa Rosa County. $10 to enter a chili pot, commentate or the volleyball tournament. Ceramic chili mug for entry fee. Bring pots to set up between Noon to 2 with tastings from 2-4. Volleyball registration 10 am and tournament at 10:30. Raffle. Four person co-ed teams any skill levels. Will be paired according to skill level. Details: 850-336-2660 or juanaspagodas.com. Estimated attendance: 500

Oct. 18-19 and 25-26 — Boo at the Zoo 2014 - Trick-or-Treat with all your favorite animals at the Gulf Breeze Zoo! The Zoo's very special Trick-or-Treat Trail invites children to don their costumes and enjoy the zoo decked out for the Halloween holiday in a safe and not-so-scary environment. The event features over 25 candy stations, special animal encounters, daily costume contests, 3 bounce houses, face painting and balloon artists. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and children. The zoo is located at 5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., Gulf Breeze. For more information, (850) 932-2229 or visit www.GBZoo.com/zooboo.

Oct. 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 & Nov. 1 — Haunted Hay Rides & Christmas Tree Tagging at Whispering Pines Christmas Tree Farms 1603 Penton, Hwy. 89 North Penton Road, Allentown Community, Milton, Fl. Gates open at 6:30 p.m and rides start at dark. Details: Mike Kelly 850-304-1559. Details: 850-449-4316 or www.floridachristmastree.com.

Oct. 19 and 26 — Saltwater Fishing At Avalon Landing RV Resort, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. 2444 Avalon Blvd., Milton. Wendy Behnke, 995-5898 or www.Avalonlandingrvpark.com

[/sidebar] Also Oct. 18, Holley Hill Pottery and Kiln near Navarre will have a third open house with the theme “All About Dinnerware; the weekly lecture series continues that day at Arcadia Mill in Milton. Visitors are encouraged to learn about the Village of Bagdad’s rich history and to view some of the items donated by two-time Masters Champion Bubba Watson who grew in the small former mill town at the Bagdad Museum. Down the road, the annual Plein Air Paint Out is Oct. 25 and visitors are encouraged to watch the artists at work and later view the finished the results at the Dragonfly Gallery. Also, the popular Ghost Walk in Downtown Milton is Oct. 24-25; a Holloween Murder Myste ry Dinner Theatre is Oct. 24-25 and the first-ever farm-to-table event, UF/IFAS West Florida Research & Education Center Fall Harvest Dinner is Oct. 24 in Jay and includes entertainment by a comedian and a band. A new Halloween-themed run is Oct. 25, the 5K Dead Pirate Glow Run/Walk at Juanas at Navarre Beach. Farming events continue all month-long including the #bubbamaze at Sweet Seasons Farm (maze is designed in two-time Masters Champion Bubba Watson’s likeness,) Aquaponics Tours at Clear Creek Farm and a maze, peanuts and hayrides at Holland Farms. Also, fall season zipline tours continue at nearby Adventure Unlimited and Sundays there is free saltwater fishing at Avalon Landing RV Park. Event details are listed below and available at www.thebeachestowoodlandstour.com.  
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