November 2011

United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots

www.toysfortots.org

As you know the Emerald Coast Toys for Tots has started and they are really gearing up.  The Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center is one of the many charities served by Emerald Coast Toys for Tots. 

November 17th:  FedEx will be hosting a Toys for Tots Cookout at their 106 Hill Avenue Location in Fort Walton Beach.  Bring a toy or donation and enjoy the cookout.

November 17th:  Women’s Council of Realtors Mistletoe Marketplace and Toy Drive.

November 19th:  Stuff the truck events will be held at the Destin Wal-Mart (POC will be Nicole Nolan 850-585-7918) from 10:00 to 3:00 and at the Niceville Wal-Mart (POC will be Susan Rood at 850-855-7411) location from 10:00 to 3:00.

November 19th:  DJ and Zumba Showcase “partying for a good cause benefiting:  Luces Navidenas and Toys for Tots at the Golden Dragon Restaurant and Lounge for more info call 850-368-3505.

They are planning a sort, count, bag and tag day on Sunday the 20th at our warehouse in Niceville from 2:00 to 5:00.  The warehouse is located at 203 John Sims Parkway, (next to Kentucky Fried Chicken) please join them as they help support our local community. 

For information on toy drop-off sites, or if you would like to schedule an event, you can visit http://www.toysfortots.org/and select Florida, then select Okaloosa or Walton County.  

Or just visit our Facebook Page – Emerald Coast Toys for Tots!

Please feel free to call, text, or email Susan anytime with questions.

Susan

Susan Rood (850) 855-7411

Emerald Coast Toys for Tots Coordinator

Email:  EmeraldCoastToysforTots@gmail.com

To Donate:  http://fort-walton-beach-fl.toysfortots.org

Emerald Coast Harley Owners Group Chapter #0672

Toys 4 Tots Run

November 20, 2011

8:30 a.m.

Sam's Club Parking Lot, FWB

$10 per person and a new toy or gift card

Silver Sands Factory Stores Evening of Giving

November 20, 2011, 3-8 p.m.

Silver Sands Factory Stores

For a list of 2011 Store Offers and Discounts, click here.

Get a jump start on your holiday shopping while helping local charities including the Center and organizations raise money at Silver Sands Evening of Giving.

Tickets may be purchased at Silver Sands Shopper Services for $5 with all proceeds going to participating charities and non-profit organizations. In-store fundraising events begin at 3 pm. The evening kicks off at 5 p.m. at the Courtyard in front of Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH with the first lighting of the Center’s tree.

Ticket holders receive exclusive discounts listed on the back of the ticket as well as enjoying live entertainment, in-store fundraising events, refreshments, a chance to win one of two $500 shopping sprees and much more. For a complete list of sales and events, call 850-654-9771.


Grand Boulevard Festival of Trees

November 22, 2011- December 17, 2011

5 p.m.

Come out and enjoy more than a dozen beautifully decorated Christmas trees on public display as the Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center vies to win cash prizes for Best of Show and People’s Choice awards. “Festival of Trees” is a Christmas tree decorating contest taking place at Grand Park during which the public can vote for their favorite decorated tree.

The public is invited to attend the kick-off on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. as all of the trees are “turned on” while Christmas music is performed by Pro Arte Chorale. The trees remain on display day and night and the public can vote once a day for their favorite tree at the Visitor Services Kiosk located at Grand Park. On Saturday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m., the contest winners will be announced in Grand Park while Pro Arte Chorale performs and hot chocolate and cookies are served. The public is invited to attend these free events.  The trees will remain on display through Christmas at Grand Park in Grand Boulevard.

 

 

WaterColor Community Association Old Florida Holiday and Winter Market

November 26th, 2011, 5- 9 p.m

WaterColor’s Town Center

As a joint event and will be an extreme holiday extravaganza complete with snow, carriage rides, bonfires, Santa, lighting of the tree, live music, beautiful lighting around Town Center and of course a winter market full of gifts, sights, smells and tastes of the season. This Saturday event is open to WaterColor residents, guests and the public and is free of charge for attendees. The Center will have a booth, so stop by and say hi to Santa!

September 2011

Walton County Tax Collector's Office Raffle to Benefit the Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center

Tickets: 1 for $3, 3 for $5

Contact Lyvonnica Green 850-865-5946 by September 30 to purchase your tickets.

Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Events

Blind Wine Voyage

September 22, 6- 9 p.m.

Call 850-650-2519 to purchase your team's tickets. 

For more information please visit: www.dcwaf.org/events

October 2011

Food Drive

October 15- December 15, 2011

Please drop off your non-perishable food items at the Center (401 McEwen Drive, Niceville, FL) for distribution to our famiies throughout the holidays.

3rd Annual Yard Sale to Benefit the Center

October 21-22, 2011

Please drop off any items you would like to donate for us to sell in our yard sale starting October 1.

August 2011

2011 AGLA Bass Tournament and Family Fun Day!

Presented by Sports Radio The Ticket

August 6, 2011

First Light- 5 p.m.

$3,000 First Place Prize Money for Big Fish

$110 per Boat to Register

Catch the Latest Event Information and Updates on WTKE The Ticket 100.3 FM

Can't Make It Out to the Event?  Watch It Live at: www.neighborvision.com

Register for the Bass Tournament at: www.aglabass2011.eventbrite.com

For information Quality of Life...Insurance visit:

www.agla.com or www.facebook.com/AGLAinsurance

Emerald Coast Foundation Poker Run

August 13, 2011

For more information please visit: www.emeraldcoastpokerrun.com

Klosings 4 Kids

May 1- August 31, 2011

Click here to make your pledge to Klosings 4 Kids by completeing your commitment form today!

Realtors, Agencies, Title Companies compete for bragging rights and our traveling trophy in this annual event to raise awareness and funds for the Center.  Participants commit to donating to the Center for each closing they have during the summer. The Center send a notecard on the participant's behalf to their client letting them know a donation has been made in their honor.  Program includes advertising and recognition.

facebook.com/klosings4kids

Thank you to our Klosings 4 Kids supporters:

Emerald Coast Association of Realtors

Homes & Land of the Emerald Coast

May 2011

Emerald Cultural Entertainment International Music Festival

May 29, noon- 'til

Northwest Florida State College Amphitheater
$25 Stage/ $20 Lawn / Kids Under 12 Free

Come on out and enjoy a family friendly day of live entertainment and great food!

Click Here for more Information

Contact Lawford for vendor and sponsorship information: 850-855-9148.

Klosings 4 Kids

May 1- August 31, 2011

Click here to make your pledge to Klosings 4 Kids by completeing your commitment form today!

Realtors, Agencies, Title Companies compete for bragging rights and our traveling trophy in this annual event to raise awareness and funds for the Center.  Participants commit to donating to the Center for each closing they have during the summer. The Center send a notecard on the participant's behalf to their client letting them know a donation has been made in their honor.  Program includes advertising and recognition.

facebook.com/klosings4kids

Thank you to our Klosings 4 Kids supporters:

Emerald Coast Association of Realtors

Homes & Land of the Emerald Coast

 

April 2011

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Throughout the month of April visit your Costa Enterprises- McDonald's in Okaloosa or Walton County and purchase a paper pinwheel for $1.  All proceeds will benefit the

Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center!

National Exchange Club 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run

April 9, 2011

7:30 a.m. Registration

8 a.m. 5K starts

9:15 a.m. Kids 10 and Under Fun Run starts

Niceville Children's Park, Niceville, FL

T-shirts for the 1st 150 registered runners

A Very Special Thank You to our Race Sponsors

City of Niceville, National Exchange Club, Northwest Florida Track Club, American Athletic Uniforms, Tommy Hilfiger, Goldring Gulf Distributing and Costa-Enterprises- McDonald's

Call Dorothy Miller for more race information 850-678-4984

Click Here to Download a Race Registration Form which includes detailed information on the Course

Annual Child Abuse Prevention & Investigation Conference

April 13-14, 2011

8 a.m.- 5 p.m. each day

This conference features speakers nationally recognized speakers addressing various issues of child abuse, neglect, bullying and drug endangerment.

Niceville Community Center, Niceville, FL

Contact Joy Hudson for more information or to register 850-833-9237 x256.  CEU Credits are available.

Pinwheel Ceremony

April 15, 2011

10 a.m. Niceville McDonald's, 1090 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, FL

2 p.m. East Destin McDonald's, 12830 Emerald Coast Parkway, Miramar Beach, FL

Please join us for a ceremony on preventing child abuse.  At each of these ceremonies we will "plant" pinwheels to encourage every one in our community to make a difference in the life of a child and help prevent child abuse by joining the winds of change. www.ounce.org Both ceremonies are open to the public and will last approximately 30 minutes each.

Belk Charity Sale

April 16, 2011

8 a.m. -10 a.m.

Shop at Belk and receive an in store discount by purchasing a coupon for $5.

Costa Enterprises- McDonald's 10% of Sales donated to the Center

April 21, 2011

5 p.m. -8 p.m.

1090 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, FL

Nuggets?  Wild Berry Smoothie? Oatmeal?  Big Mac?  No matter what you're craving, eat at McDonald's on the 21st from 5-8 p.m. and 10% of Sales will be donated to the Center.

Volunteer Appreciation Day

April 26, 2011

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

401 McEwen Drive, Niceville, FL

THANK YOU to all of our volunteers.  We couldn't do what we do without you.  Please stop by for our Open house and enjoy some delicious barbeque from 98 Bar-B-Que in Santa Rosa Beach!

Klosings 4 Kids Kontest Kickoff

April 27, 2011

noon

401 McEwen Drive, Niceville, FL

Come find out more about our Kontest for Realtors, Title Companies and Lenders. 

Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation

Wine & Dine in Paradise

April 29- May 1, 2011

Visit www.dcwaf.org for more information or to register for a Patron Dinner Package or Restaurant Dinner Package.  The weekend will feature celebrity chefs and vintners, live entertainment, auctions and plenty of delicious wine and food!

Twin Cities Woman's Club

Book Sale

April 30, 2011, 8 a.m. -2 p.m.

May 1, 2011, 12 p.m. -3 p.m.

401 McEwen Drive, Niceville, FL

The TCWC annual Book sale benefits many local charities in clouding the Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center and helps to fund scholarships at Northwest Florida State College.

February

The Emerald Coast Disc Golf Ice Bowl

February 12, 2011

10 a.m.

Ferry Park, FWB

$25 plus 5 non perishable food items to register

www.icebowlhq.com for more information

Novice to Pro Players welcome to play.  Proceeds to benefit the Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center and Catholic Charities hunger relief.

12th Annual Carnevale & Golf Classic

presented by Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort

What: Carnevale

When: February 26

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Where: Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, Linkside Center

Cost: $50 per person

Cocktail Attire-- For guys that means jackets and slacks, no ties.

Masks Encouraged

Three Course Steak Dinner included, live entertainment provided by in.di.go sol, carnevale games, blackjack tournament, live and silent auctions.

What: Golf Classic

When: February 27

Time: 9 a.m. registration, 11:00 a.m. in carts for opening remarks and prayer, 11:30 a.m. shotgun start

Where: The Raven Golf Club at Sandestin

Cost: $350 per golfer

(includes 2 tickets to Carnevale, brunch provided by Another Broken Egg, Back Nine Break by Acme Oyster House, 19th Hole Celebration by Carrabba's Italian Grill, golfer gifts and hole-in-one opportunities)

If you'd like to be added to our wait list for tickets for any last minute cancellations, please call Jen at 850-974-2773.

For special room rates at the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort Bayside Inn, please visit www.sandestin.com or call 800-320-8115 and use the Group Code: 22K2UG