Sip-N-Shop on island Sunday
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Sip-N-Shop on island Sunday

The Cape St. George Lighthouse Gift Shop will host their 8th annual Holiday Sip ‘N Shop on Sunday, Nov. 24 from noon until 5 p.m. ET, featuring jewelry, holiday cards, ornaments, and décor; toys, games, puzzles; and crafts from local artists. Light refreshments, beverages and/or wine. For more information, call the Lighthouse Gift Shop at…

Festival gives Apalachicola airport a lift 
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Festival gives Apalachicola airport a lift 

I t all started when Phil Shelly, who heads up the Experimental Aircraft Association chapter at the Apalachicola Regional Airport, got together with Franklin County Commissioner Ottice Amison several months ago to discuss scheduling a modest fly-in to the airport. Later at the annual Chef’s Sampler in early spring, the two would meet with Steve…

Bay Area Choral Society to perform at Carnegie Hall 
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Bay Area Choral Society to perform at Carnegie Hall 

Members of the Bay Area Choral Society will travel on Friday, Nov. 29, to New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall.  The group will participate in two half-days of rehearsals and clinics on Saturday and Sunday with the performance on Monday, Dec. 2.  The society will be part of a 200-member choir and will…

Carrabelle Food Pantry recognizes Millender Seafood
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Carrabelle Food Pantry recognizes Millender Seafood

Most people know Millender & Sons Seafood as a fixture in the Carrabelle community, having provided quality seafood to its customers since 1942. But what they may not know is Millender & Sons Seafood has also been a great supporter of the Carrabelle Food Panty for over 20 years, by allowing the pantry to use…

Pixie Mathis to present Coffee House Concert
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Pixie Mathis to present Coffee House Concert

The Elder Care Community Council of Franklin County, along with St. George Island Methodist Church, will present the next Coffee House Concert at Apalachicola’s Holy Family Senior Center auditorium on Friday, Nov. 22 at 11 a.m. Born and raised in Apalachicola, Mary Mathis, known as Pixie, will sing pop and blues numbers. All are invited…

Local organizations need support to vote in boards
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Local organizations need support to vote in boards

Hi Y’all: Things are getting busy around Lanark and not many snowbirds have returned yet. The Lanark Village Boat Club Pancake Breakfast was a great success. This is an event that you will want to put on your calendar for every third Saturday of each month. The American Legion has started DJ Hope’s Karaoke. That…

Freedom Festival at airport Saturday
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Freedom Festival at airport Saturday

The Apalachicola Regional Airport will host the Forgotten Coast Freedom Festival this Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Free admission and parking, with live music, car show, kids Funzone, military aircraft, county auction, food and vendors. For $75, rides will be available in a Vietnam-era Bell UH-1H Unicorn helicopter, subject to…