Here’s what’s happening in local government, public-service and organizational meetings and entertainment this week:
The following public meetings are scheduled this week:
Tuesday
What: Panama City Commission
When: 8 a.m.
Where: 9 Harrison Ave.
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What: Lynn Haven Commission
When: 4 p.m.
Where: 825 Ohio Ave.
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What: Callaway Commission
When: 6 p.m.
Where: 500 Callaway Park Way
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Thursday
What: Panama City Beach Council Calypso appeal
When: 4 p.m.
Where: 101 Arnold Road
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What: Panama City Beach Council meeting
When: 6 p.m.
Where 101 Arnold Road
Here are some of the local meetings and entertainment options this week:
Tuesday, Feb. 10: WINTER RESIDENTS PROGRAM: Monday through Friday at The Ark, 12908 Hibiscus St., Panama City Beach. Wood Shop – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Embroidery on Cards Beginners and Advanced Workshop – 9:30-11 a.m. Memoir Writing – 9:30-11 a.m. Wood Burning – 9:30-11:30 a.m. Line Dancing – 1-2 p.m. Swedish Weaving – 1:30-3:30 p.m. Clogging – 2-3 p.m. Details: 249-1980
AARP TAX-AIDE PROGRAM:9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bay County Fairgrounds, 2230 E. 15th St., Panama City. Free tax preparation, counseling and electronic filing for middle to low income taxpayers. Bring 2013 tax return, 2014 forms, SS cards, ID, health care forms and checkbook. Details: Rick, 774-2259 or Tom, 784-1452
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION ASSISTANCE: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Panama City Beach Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd., Panama City Beach. Get assistance from the Bay County Property Appraiser’s Office. Details: 233-5055, nwrls.com
PLEIN AIR TUESDAYS:9 a.m. to noon with Beach Art Group. Plein air painting focuses on learning to use and incorporate natural lighting. Bring your paints for a casual art session at a different location every week; arrive when you like and leave when you’re ready. Check BeachArtGroup.com for this week’s location and more information.
VITA:9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at A.D. Harris Learning Village, 819 E. 11th St., Panama City. The IRS-sanctioned program can prepare 2014 tax returns for those who earned $60,000 or less in 2014. Details: 628-4775
BOOK BABIES:9:30 a.m. at the Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. Suggested ages birth to 17 months. Details: 522-2118, nwrls.com
FREE COMPUTER CLASS:Excel, Part 1 of 2 at 9:30 a.m. at the Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. Details: 522-2107, nwrls.com
ART TUESDAYS: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Art sessions and studio tours in historic St. Andrews. Details: 249-9295, painterparker.com
BOOK BABIES:10 a.m. at the Panama City Beach Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd., Panama City Beach. Suggested ages 0 to 2 years. Details: 233-5055, nwrls.com
CLASSIC LINE DANCING:10-11:30 a.m. at the Frank Brown Park gymnasium, 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach. $2 per dancer. Details: 784-7780 or 233-5045
SCULPTURE CLASS:10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Visual Arts Center. Details: 769-4451
TERRIFIC TOTS:10:30 a.m. at the Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. Suggested ages 18 to 36 months. Details: 522-2118, nwrls.com
WOMEN’S CONNECTION:11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Olive Garden, 2397State 77, Panama City. Hosted by the Panama City Christian Women’s Club with guest speaker Meryl Bishop, originally from South Africa sharing the adventure and excitement she discovered when stepping out of her comfort zone and music by Neysa Semmler. $15. Details and reservations: Peggy, 271-1514
AARP CHAPTER 1315:noon at Oakland Terrace Park Clubhouse, 1900 W. 11th St., Panama City. This month’s speaker is Dr. Patrick M. Tamim, vascular surgeon. Details: busyday42@comcast.net
BAY BOOMERS ACTIVITY PROGRAM:1 p.m. at the Bay County Council on Aging, 1116 Frankford Ave., Panama City. Line dancing 1-3 p.m. Tai chi class 3-4 p.m. Details: Robin Khalidy, 769-3468
LYNN HAVEN GARDEN CLUB:1 p.m. on State 77 next to PoFolks. Program on container gardening.
WATERCOLOR & ACRYLIC PAINTING: 1-3 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. at the Palms Conference Center, 9201 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach. Details: 541-3867, beachartgroup@att.net
BEACH BOOMERS:2 p.m. at the Panama City Beach Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd., Panama City Beach. Series of programs for adults. Today’s topic features Panama City Beach Mosquito Control with Cindy Muller. Details: 233-5055, nwrls.com
LOCAL HISTORY AND GENEALOGY: 2 p.m. at the Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. Tuesdays @ 2 is a series of programs for adults. Today’s topic focuses on available resources for researching local history and genealogy. Details: 522-2120, nwrls.com
WINTER RESIDENT SENIOR PROM:4-9 p.m. at Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort, 11212 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach. A fun tradition for winter residents to get out their dancing shoes. The 2015 theme is "Under the Starry Skies." Details: VisitPanamaCityBeach.com
ADULT TAP CLASS:5-6 p.m. at The Rehearsal Room, 105 S. Palo Alto Ave. Details: 252-0889, TheRehearsalRoomPC.com
THOUGHT TECHNOLOGY:6 p.m. at Capstone House, 1713 Beck Ave., Panama City. With Dr. Tali Cluxton. Details: 747-9224
DOWNTOWN DANCE: 7 p.m. at CityArts Cooperative, 318 Luverne Ave. with Russell Mace. Details: 769-0608, CityArtsCooperative.com
SHOJI TABUCHI:7:30 p.m. at the Marina Civic Center, 8 Harrison Ave., Panama City. Details and tickets: MarinaCivicCenter.com
Wednesday, Feb. 11: WINTER RESIDENTS PROGRAM: Monday through Friday at The Ark, 12908 Hibiscus St., Panama City Beach. Wood Shop – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Miscellaneous Crafts –1-3 p.m.; Round Dancing – 1-2 p.m.; Square Dancing – 2-3 p; Darts – 7-9 p.m. Details: 249-1980
AARP TAX-AIDE PROGRAM:9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bay County Fairgrounds, 2230 E. 15th St., Panama City, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd., Panama City Beach. Free tax preparation, counseling and electronic filing for middle to low income taxpayers. Bring 2013 tax return, 2014 forms, SS cards, ID, health care forms and checkbook. Details: Rick, 774-2259 or Tom, 784-1452 for the fairgrounds or Elaine, 708-1060 for the library.
VITA:9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at A.D. Harris Learning Village, 819 E. 11th St., Panama City. The IRS-sanctioned program can prepare 2014 tax returns for those who earned $60,000 or less in 2014. Details: 628-4775
TODDLER TIME WEDNESDAYS:10-10:45 a.m. at CityArts Cooperative, 318 Luverne Ave., Panama City. Art class for ages 2-4. $20 per class. Details and reservations: SmudgeMyArt@gmail.com
FEARLESS ART WATERCOLOR:1-3 p.m. at CityArts Cooperative, 318 Luverne Ave., Panama City. Beginner to advanced level class with Jan Benicoff. Details and registration: 769-0608
SENIORS SOFTBALL: 1 p.m. each Wednesday through March 11, atFrank Brown Park, 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach. Non-competitive softball for ages 55 and older; just bring your glove. Details: 238-0549
BEACH KIDS:3 p.m. at the Panama City Beach Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd., Panama City. Suggested ages K to 5th grade. Arts, crafts and freestyle fun. Details: 233-5055, nwrls.com
WATERCOLOR & ACRYLICS: 3-5 p.m. at Palms Conference Center, 9201 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach. Details: 541-3867, beachartgroup@att.net
GULFCOAST SOFTBALL OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION:6:30 p.m. at Oakland Terrace Softball Complex in Panama City. Weekly meetings held through March. Anyone interested in officiating softball at Oakland Terrace should attend. Details: James Wood, 773-3024 or Daryl Shines, 850-819-2670 or City of Panama City Recreation Department, 872-3199
POOL TOURNAMENT:7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 375, 6937 N. State 77, Southport. Details: elysse.samillano@comcast.net
Thursday, Feb. 12: WINTER RESIDENTS PROGRAM: Monday through Friday at The Ark, 12908 Hibiscus St., Panama City Beach. Wood Shop – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Pine Needle Weaving – 10 a.m. to noon; Golf Ball Carving and Walking Sticks – 1-3 p.m.; 3D Paper Tole Workshop – 1-3 p.m.; Stained Glass – 1:30-3:30 p.m.; Karaoke – 7-9 p.m. Details: 249-1980
AARP TAX-AIDE PROGRAM: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bay County Fairgrounds, 2230 E. 15th St., Panama City. Free tax preparation, counseling and electronic filing for middle to low income taxpayers. Bring 2013 tax return, 2014 forms, SS cards, ID, health care forms and checkbook. Details: Rick, 774-2259 or Tom, 784-1452
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION ASSISTANCE: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Panama City Beach Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd., Panama City Beach. Get assistance from the Bay County Property Appraiser’s Office. Details: 233-5055, nwrls.com
VITA: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at A.D. Harris Learning Village, 819 E. 11th St., Panama City. The IRS-sanctioned program can prepare 2014 tax returns for those who earned $60,000 or less in 2014. Details: 628-4775
FREE COMPUTER CLASS: Excel, Part 2 of 2 at 9:30 a.m. at the Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. Details: 522-2107, nwrls.com
CLASSIC LINE DANCING: 10-11:30 a.m. at the Frank Brown Park gymnasium, 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach. $2 per dancer. Details: 784-7780 or 233-5045
BCPL BOOK CLUB: 10 a.m. at the Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. This month’s book is “The Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II” by Denise Kiernan. Details: 522-2107, nwrls.com
PCB STORYTIME: 10 a.m. at the Panama City Beach Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd., Panama City Beach. Suggested ages 3 years and up. Details: 233-5055, nwrls.com
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: 10:30 a.m. at the Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. Suggested ages 3 to 5 years. Details: 522-2118, nwrls.com
ARTISTS IN ACTION : 1-6 p.m. at CityArts Cooperative, 318 Luverne Ave. Free. Details: 769-0608, CityArtsCooperative.com
CHESS: 1 p.m. at the Panama City Beach Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd., Panama City Beach. Players and boards are welcome. Details: 233-5055, nwrls.com
FEARLESS OIL PAINTING: 1-3 p.m. at CityArts Cooperative, 318 Luverne Ave., Panama City. Classes with instructor Jan Benicoff. Details and registration: 769-0608
PAINTING FOR BABIES: 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Palms Conference Center, 9201 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach. Bring a snack and a favorite drink and paint in support of Healthy Start. $35 per person. Details and reservations: Helen, 541-3867
BAY BOOMERS ACTIVITY PROGRAM: 3 p.m. at the Bay County Council on Aging, 1116 Frankford Ave., Panama City. Tai chi class. Details: Robin Khalidy, 769-3468
“THE MIND OF THE CONSUMER: WHEN ‘GOING GREEN’ GETS GRAY”: 5:30-7 p.m. at FSU Panama City Holley Lecture Hall, 4750 Collegiate Drive, Panama City. Dr. Jeannine Stratton discusses making good choices in an era of greenwashing, a marketing ploy in which a product is deceptively advertised as healthy and eco-friendly. Details and registration: 770-2302 or ehoward@pc.fsu.edu
55+ DANCE CLUB: 6 p.m. Thursdays at Daffin Park Community Center in Millville. Coffee and punch served. Music starts at 7 p.m. $5 per person. Details: 481-6383
ADULT BALLET CLASS: 6-7 p.m. at The Rehearsal Room, 105 S Palo Alto Ave. Details: 252-0889, therehearsalroompc.com
AMERICANA UNDER THE STARS: 6-8 p.m. at the amphitheater at Topsail Hill State Park, 7525 W. County 30A, Santa Rosa Beach. Free admission into park and a suggested donation of $5 goes to the Friends of Topsail Hill. Bring a chair, your favorite beverage and enjoy some music in the park. This event is family/ pet friendly and fun for all ages. Details: 267-8330
BASIC POTTERY CLASS: 6-8 p.m. A six-week beginner course at the Visual Arts Center. Details: 769-4451, vacnwf.org
FIGURE DRAWING: 6:30 p.m. with Heather Clements at CityArts Cooperative, 318 Luverne Ave. Register by noon the day of: Heather, 703-915-0615 or HeatherArt@hotmail.com
BINGO NIGHT: 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 375, 6937 N. State 77, Southport. Details: elysse.samillano@comcast.net
Friday, Feb. 13: WINTER RESIDENTS PROGRAM: Monday through Friday at The Ark, 12908 Hibiscus St., Panama City Beach. Wood Shop – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sewing/Quilting – 9:30-11:30 a.m. Details: 249-1980
VITA: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at A.D. Harris Learning Village, 819 E. 11th St., Panama City. The IRS-sanctioned program can prepare 2014 tax returns for those who earned $60,000 or less in 2014. Details: 628-4775
ABA JOB FAIR: 10-11:30 a.m. at FSU Panama City’s Holley Academic Center, 4750 Collegiate Drive, Panama City. More than 20 agencies, including many founded by Florida State alumni, are on hand to recruit Florida State ABA students. Details and registration: 770-2302 or ehoward@pc.fsu.edu
SEA NEEDLES: 10 a.m. at the Panama City Beach Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd., Panama City Beach. Knitting group invites all needle crafters to join in and knit as well as crochet, embroidery and cross-stitch. Details: 233-5055, nwrls.com
ABA LUNCH AND PANEL DISCUSSION “I’M EDUCATED…#NOWWHAT?”: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at FSU Panama City Holley Lecture Hall, 4750 Collegiate Drive, Panama City. Four Florida State alumni will discuss entrepreneur opportunities in the Applied Behavior Analysis field. Lunch is free for FSU students, $15 for the public. Details and registration: 770-2302 or ehoward@pc.fsu.edu
FREE ART FRIDAYS: 1-6 p.m. at CityArts Cooperative, 318 Luverne Ave. Details: 769-0608, CityArtsCooperative.com
PCB MARDI GRAS & MUSIC FESTIVAL: 4 p.m. at Pier Park. Fun for the whole family includes a Mardi Gras Kidz Zone, float tours, Fat Tuesday Street Fair, parade and live music, including a headlining performance by Aaron Neville of the Neville Brothers. Details: VisitPanamaCityBeach.com or DYKrewe.org
FOURTH ANNUAL ST. GEORGE ISLAND TOUR OF HOMES: 6-8 p.m. at the Jay Abbott Fire Station, 324 E. Pine Ave., St. George Island. Tour kickoff party with refreshments, door prizes and special presentation by Kaitlin O’Connell Goode of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission about the bear population in Franklin County. $5 for general public; free for Tour of Homes ticketholders. Details and tickets: 927-7745 or SGITourofHomes.com
SHELLS AND TALES FESTIVAL: 6-8 p.m. EST at Haughty Heron, 117 Sailors Cove, Port St. Joe. “Liar’s Challenge” – bring your best story to break the mermaid’s curse and win cash prizes. Details: VisitGulf.com
THE BRITISH INVASION TRIBUTE: 7:30 p.m. at The Martin Theatre, 409 Harrison Ave., Panama City. Hear live perform-ances of songs from classic British groups The Beatles, The Zombies, The Moody Blues, Dave Clark Five and Herman’s Hermits; then memorable hits by American groups like The Monkees, The Turtles, The Mamas & The Papas, and Tommy James & The Shondells. Details: 763-8080 or MartinTheatre.com
SADIE HAWKINS VALENTINE'S DANCE PARTY: 7:30-10 p.m. at the Barn at the Wicked Wheel, 10025 Hutchison Blvd., Panama City Beach. New heated venue features a 9-piece swing band, Mr. Big & The Rhythm Sisters, heavy hors d’oeuvres and prizes for best dancer, best costume and who traveled the farthest. Tickets: $20 per person or $35 per couple. Purchase tickets at TheWickedWheel.com
THERE’S A BURGLAR IN MY BED: 7:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. Complications arise when two unhappily married people simultaneously plan romantic trysts in their “unused” beach house – with someone else, of course. Details and tickets: 265-3226 or kt-online.org
WINDBORNE'S THE MUSIC OF THE EAGLES: 7:30 p.m. at the Marina Civic Center, 8 Harrison Ave., Panama City. The Panama City POPS perform with Windborne lead singer Terry Brock. Details and tickets: PanamaCityPops.org