Museum open exhibit showcasing wartime artist
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Museum open exhibit showcasing wartime artist

Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit in recognition of Black History Month honoring Charles Henry Alston, a celebrated African American artist and activist whose impactful work during World War II mobilized the African American community.  This exhibit will open Tuesday, Feb. 4 and will be on display…

Jenny Odom to perform Feb. 6 at library
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Jenny Odom to perform Feb. 6 at library

Local favorite artist and musician Jenny Odom will open the Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library’s Winter Music and Art Series on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. Odom, who has worked as an independent artist for over 20 years, previously owned and operated Iggyart at Bowery Station, and subsequently JOBA until its closing in 2021,…

Speaker to explore ties between Florida plants and people
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Speaker to explore ties between Florida plants and people

The Carrabelle History Museum will present a program “Flora Fusion: Exploring the Connection Between Plants and People” on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon at C-Quarters Marina, 501 St James Ave (Hwy 98), in Carrabelle. This free program will feature Barbara Clark, a regional director with the Florida Public Archaeology Network, who will…

Gulf Franklin to host financial aid night Tuesday
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Gulf Franklin to host financial aid night Tuesday

Gulf Coast State College is hosting Financial Aid Night this Tuesday, Feb. 4 at the Gulf/Franklin Campus. High school seniors and prospective college students are encouraged to attend this free event, from 5 to 7 p.m.. for guidance on completing the FAFSA and applying for scholarships. This is a valuable opportunity to get answers to…

Apalachicola library offers free tax help
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Apalachicola library offers free tax help

Need help filing your 2024 taxes? The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is here to help. The Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library, at 80 12th Street, will serve as a site for the VITA program, which has operated for over 50 years. The site offers free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing…

Chili Cookoff Saturday at Chillas Hall
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Chili Cookoff Saturday at Chillas Hall

Hi Y’all,  I need my warm sun back, the vitamin D pills just aren’t the same. We had great times in Lanark last week, with the Lanark Village Golf Club having their annual fundraiser spaghetti dinner. They sure had plenty of food and people to enjoy it. Thank you to the community for supporting this…

Violin, piano duo to open 40th anniversary year
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Violin, piano duo to open 40th anniversary year

The Lopez Tabor Duo returns to Apalachicola for the 40th anniversary of the Ilse Newell Concert Series this Sunday, Jan. 26 at 4 p.m. ET at Trinity Episcopal Church, 79 Sixth Street. The duo of violinist Alfonso Lopez, and pianist Michelle Tabor, have performed as part of the concert series every few years for many…

Legionnaires back Carrabelle Food Pantry
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Legionnaires back Carrabelle Food Pantry

Hi Y’all, the cold seems to be ghosting us. We have had some nice days, according to the snowbirds, but Lanark full-time residents don’t see it that way. I want my warm weather back. There were a few errors in my article in last week’s newspaper and website that I would like to correct. I…

Warm up with soup, bread and books in Eastpoint
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Warm up with soup, bread and books in Eastpoint

The Friends of Franklin County Public Libraries invite everyone to a fun-filled Souper Celebration, a soup, bread, and book sale event on Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Eastpoint Branch Library.  The public is welcome from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET, while members of the Friends have exclusive early access to the soup sale starting…

Learn about Florida’s pirates Saturday
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Learn about Florida’s pirates Saturday

The Carrabelle History Museum will present a speaker program Saturday, Jan. 18 about the Pirates of the Florida West Coast.  This free program, from 10 a.m. to noon ET at C-Quarters Marina in Carrabelle, will feature Robert Jacob, author and historian, who brings over 50 years of experience in living history portrayals and a passion…