Christmas Heritage Open House

View our latest exhibits, and watch folks dressed in 1800′s Period Clothing. Refreshments will be served.                                    Those who can are asked to bring a ‘giving box’ donation for Promise Land Ministries.  Men’s toiletries needed (laundry detergent, razors, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, and the like). More Christmas Heritage Open House

Posh Java Presents “A Celtic Christmas”

Posh Java presents “A Celtic Christmas” with Aisha Ives (violin), Katie Geringer (violin), and Aaron O’ Rourke (guitar) on Saturday, December 17th at 8pm. Tickets are $10 each.

A concert of Celtic tunes and Christmas carols by some of the area’s finest musicians.  Award winning fiddlers Aisha Ivey and Katie Geringer met two years ago and have enjoyed playing music together ever since.  They also play separately and in different bands and have played at festivals and special events around the state.  They also teach classical violin and Celtic fiddle styles.

Aaron O’Rourke is a talented multi-instrumentalist and adds just the right touch with his Irish guitar accompaniment.

Reservations are suggested.  Call Posh Java at (850) 962-1010 or email poshjava@gmail.com .  Posh Java is located in downtown Sopchoppy on the corner of Rose Street and Winthrop Avenue.

Tallahassee Lenders’ Consortium (TLC) Announces $300,000 in Expansion Grant from NeighborWorks America

For Immediate Release

November 17, 2011

Contact: Libby Lane, 850-222-6609, extension 104, llane@tallahasseelenders.org

Tallahassee Lenders’ Consortium (TLC) Announces $300,000 in Expansion Grant from NeighborWorks America

Grant will enable organization to expand its services and reach

Tallahassee, Florida – Today TLC announced $300,000 in grant funding over the next three years that will enable TLC to expand its service area into Wakulla, Gadsden, Jefferson and Madison Counties.  The grant will be used to establish satellite offices in each of these four counties and to provide free housing services to low-income families, including pre-purchase counseling, credit counseling, budgeting, homebuyer education and delinquency counseling. The grant is part of $3.65 million in expansion grant funding awarded to TLC and other local members of the NeighborWorks network by NeighborWorks America.

“We are excited to be able to expand our service area and help more low income families realize their dreams of homeownership,” said Libby Lane, TLC’s Executive Director. “TLC equips families to make proactive decisions on such issues like priority spending that reduces the possibility of future mortgage delinquency and default. We are so proud to be part of the process of building stronger communities, one family at a time.” TLC’s low foreclosure rate of 1.56% for clients who have received both counseling and down payment assistance through the program TLC administers for the City of Tallahassee is well below Florida’s average of 14%.  TLC also provides delinquency counseling for families facing foreclosure. More Expansion Press Release 11-17-11

Christmas in Sopchoppy

Take a step back in time and stroll through the streets of quaint Sopchoppy.  Santa will be there at 11:00 a.m.  Live musical performances featuring Christmas music, food, and arts and crafts galore!  Avoid the hustle and bustle and get a jump on your Christmas shopping!

Annual Wakulla Democratic Gala

“Wakulla Democrats will hold Democratic Gala December 10^th at Wakulla Springs Lodge”

Crawfordville, Florida -  Wakulla Democratic Executive Committee Chair Rachel Pienta announced today that the Wakulla Democratic Party will co-host the 2011 Democratic Gala with the Wakulla Democratic Women’s Club on Saturday December 10at the Wakulla Springs Lodge. The event will begin at 5:30 pm with a VIP Reception in the Edward Ball Room overlooking the grounds of the Lodge and continue at 6 pm with a silent auction and “Candidate Meet and Greet” in the historic downstairs lobby.  The main dinner event will begin at 7 pm.

Wakulla DEC Chair Rachel Pienta commented on the Democratic Party’s upcoming event, “2012 is almost here – and we are going to need your help to elect Democrats in Wakulla County.   Keeping with our tradition of great speakers, we are hosting Wisconsin State Senator Jessica King.  Senator King is newly elected during the special post recall elections in Wisconsin and is coming to share with us a first hand account of the struggles they are facing, which mirror our own experience here in Florida.” More Annual Wakulla Democratic Gala

Holiday Crafts Bazaar

The Crawfordville Woman’s Club will host a Holiday Craft Bazaar on Saturday, December 10, 2011 from 9am to 3pm at the Woman’s Club located at 64 Ochlockonee Street in Crawfordville (behind Hudson Park).

A Preview Party will be held on Friday, December 9 from 6pm to 9pm.  Preview Party tickets are $10 each and can be purchased in advance from any Crawfordville Woman’s Club member.  Wine and hors d’ oeuvres will be served.

All proceeds from the event will be used for the Women’s Club Scholarship Fund and for needed upgrades to the Woman’s Club facility.

Annual Christmas in the Park

The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office Volunteers will host their annual “Christmas in the Park” on Friday, December 9, 2011 at Azalea Park in downtown Crawfordville from 5pm to 8pm.

Santa and his helpers will arrive at 6pm and parents are invited to bring their cameras and take a picture of their child with St. Nick.

There will be spin art, train rides, entertainment, vendors, door prizes and food and beverages available.  Bicyles and helmets will also be given away to a few lucky children.  Don’t miss this annual holiday tradition in Wakulla County!

This event is also sponsored by Capital City Bank and the Wakulla County Parks and Recreation Department.

December 2011 Chamber Newsletter

December 2011 newsletter

Florida Virtual Entrepreneur Center

Looking to start, grow or relocate your business? Log on to www.flvec.com for a free library of entrepreneurial resources. More…Virtual Entrepreneur Center

Pet Picture Day