‘Orphan’ Thanksgiving has a record year
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‘Orphan’ Thanksgiving has a record year

They call it the “orphan” Thanksgiving because every Turkey Day for the last several years in Apalachicola, there’s been a get-together to bring friends and strangers together, those who otherwise might not have a place to eat, to mark that great American holiday. Originally, it was a labor of love put together by hospitality people,…

Nest gives thanks for program success
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Nest gives thanks for program success

Earlier this year, things didn’t look so good for the scores of students taking part in Apalachicola’s Project Impact after-school program. The program, which was run under the auspices of a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant that had been awarded to the city of Apalachicola, had come up short in points awarded when it…

Winter wonderland
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Winter wonderland

The Christmas season opened with a breath of fresh air from the North Pole, as temperatures dropped as low as 41 degrees in Apalachicola Friday. But the cold didn’t deter an enormous crowd to gather in Apalachicola’s Riverfront Park in the afternoon for the annual arrival, the day after Thanksgiving, of Santa Claus aboard a…

War museum looks at Pearl Harbor, wartime Christmas
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War museum looks at Pearl Harbor, wartime Christmas

The Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum in Carrabelle is presenting two special exhibits throughout December.  The focus of one exhibit will be on commemorating the anniversary of Pearl Harbor and the focus of the other will be on exploring Christmas During the War. These two exhibits opened Dec. 3 and will be on…

Yard sale Saturday at golf club
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Yard sale Saturday at golf club

Hi Y’all, I hope that all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. On the night before Thanksgiving, Camp Gordon Johnston American Legion Post 82 served their members and the members’ immediate families. It was a wonderful night with good food, and great music by John Jeremiah. The community of Lanark is so lucky to have…

Songwriter to perform Saturday afternoon at Holy Family
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Songwriter to perform Saturday afternoon at Holy Family

The Elder Care Community Council and the SGI United Methodist Church Coffee House Concerts present singer-songwriter Pierce Pettis on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. ET at the Holy Family Senior Center.  After a lifetime of crafting finely-wrought, heart-touching songs, Pettis feels that he’s finally found his comfort zone. “The biggest change has been getting…

Holiday Events in Franklin County
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Holiday Events in Franklin County

Here is a rolling list of holiday happenings taking place in Franklin County this year. Know of an event that should be added to this list? Message us at The Apalachicola Times on Facebook with details or email dadlerstein@nevespublishing.com. Apalachicola Downtown Christmas Celebration  Friday, Nov. 29, 3- 8 p.m. Experience the holiday spirit early, at…

Getting your penny’s worth
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Getting your penny’s worth

The Penny’s Worth thrift shop at 195 Avenue E in Apalachicola, an outreach of Trinity Episcopal Church, is getting ready for the Christmas holiday with a complete assortment of festive gifts for family and friends to go along with its usual offerings of gently used clothing, and lots of items for home and kitchen. In…

Porch Fest promotes childhood literacy
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Porch Fest promotes childhood literacy

Members of the Porch Fest Apalach committee, from left, Heidi Nippe, Mick Barlament, Bonnie Kellogg, Cameron Baxley, and Marti Hoffman present Bring Me A Book Forgotten Coast’s Karen Kessel, second from right, with a check for $14,691 to support children’s literacy in Franklin and Gulf counties. (Not pictured is Liz Perkins). This money was raised…

Quilters host Holiday Bazaar Saturday
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Quilters host Holiday Bazaar Saturday

Hi Y’all,  Happy Thanksgiving! I am so thankful for my family, my home, my friends, and the life God has given me.  On Saturday, Nov. 30, the Lanark Village Wandering Star Quilters will have its Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET at the Lanark Village Boat Club, 2364 Hwy 98. The quilting…