Here’s what’s happening in local government and entertainment this week:
The following public meetings are scheduled this week:
Tuesday
What: Bay District School Board
When: 1 p.m.
Where: 1311 Balboa Ave.
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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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Here are some of the local entertainment options and community events this week:
Monday: MEDITATION & CHI TRAINING CLASS: 6:15-7:15 p.m. at The Zen Center, 3901 W. County 390 next to Dragon Dojo Martial Arts, with Brother Monk Dorje Jangbu Bodhisattva. Details: 248-8997
HISTORY OF THE GLENWOOD COMMUNITY:7 p.m. at the Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. Leon Miller, retired minorities coordinator at Gulf Coast State College, will present the history, along with displays of books, photos and other material from the archives of this historic neighborhood. Sponsored by the Historical Society of Bay County as part of Black History Month. Open to the public. Light refreshment will be served. Details: Bob Hurst at 785-6184, Glenda Walters at 832-0840, or BayHistory.org
PANAMA CITYBOP AND SHAG CLUB:7-7:30 p.m. social dance lessons followed by open dance until 9 p.m. at Grand Square Hall, 1105 Bob Little Road, Panama City. Details: Gloria, 234-5605, or Barbara, 319-9751
Tuesday: 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
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
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
MONEY BASICS:10-11:30 a.m. at the Bay County Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. Part of the UF/IFAS Extension Bay County “Good to Go: Household Management Program.” Learn about setting financial goals, tracking spending and more. Details and RSVP: Marjorie Moore or Doreen, 784-6105
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
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
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
CHARCOAL PENCIL DRAWING:1-4 p.m. at Gulf Coast State College, Panama City, Student Union East, Room 243. A guided demonstration of blending and shading with charcoal pencils. Bring a set of charcoal pencils (3 black and 1 white) and drawing or pastel paper, a good white eraser, one kneaded eraser, and stomp/tortillion (rolled paper blender tool). Registration: email Jim Barr at jbarr@gulfcoast.edu. Details: Jennifer Bonaventura at 319-1209 or jennifer@bonavstudio.com
ART AT THE OATFIELD: 1:30 p.m. at the Panama City Beach Senior Center, 423 Lyndell Lane, Panama City Beach. Theme: “The Gulf Coast.” Today: Pat Campbell, watercolor, “Seascape.” Costs, supplies and other details: 235-6374 or PCBSC.com
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 focuses on available resources for researching local history and genealogy. Details: 233-5055, nwrls.com
ELDER LAW WITH ATTORNEY JASON WHITE: 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 is a presentation on elder law by local attorney Jason White. Details: 522-2120, nwrls.com
ADULT TAP CLASS:5-6 p.m. at The Rehearsal Room, 105 S. Palo Alto Ave. Details: 252-0889, TheRehearsalRoomPC.com
AFRICAN/CARIBBEAN DRUM & DANCE PROJECT:6 p.m. at the Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. Interactive drum and dance performance by Global Arts Society. Sponsored by NW Florida Music Teachers Assoc. Details: 522-2118, nwrls.com
CITIZEN SCIENCE LECTURE:6-7 p.m. in the Gibson Lecture Hall, Student Union East building, Gulf Coast State College, 5230 W. US 98. Offshore fisheries research: integrating technology with management. Chris Gardner shares 3D models of fish habitat captured using video cameras attached to submersibles and remotely operated vehicles. Learn how fisheries biologist do their work right here in Panama City.
FREE COMPUTER CLASS:Connect U: Word Basics at 6 p.m. at the Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. Details: 522-2107, nwrls.com
DOWNTOWN DANCE: 7 p.m. at CityArts Cooperative, 318 Luverne Ave. with Russell Mace. Details: 769-0608, CityArtsCooperative.com
TODD ALLEN HERENDEEN LIVE - THE LEGENDS SHOW:7:30 p.m. at Boardwalk Beach Resort Hotel & Convention Center, 9600 S. Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach. Admission: $20 for dinner and show; $10 for show only. Doors open at 5 p.m. Details and advance tickets: 850-866-6901
Wednesday: 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.
BASIC WIRE WRAPPING TECHNIQUES FOR JEWELRY:9 a.m. to noon at Gulf Coast State College, Panama City, Student Union East Building, Room 243. Newbie to intermediate. Learn to make scrolls, wrapped loops, beaded wire links, clasp making and more. Techniques will help you make a pendant and finish a bracelet with a handmade clasp. Cost: $28 for a supply kit from instructor Leah Matthews. Registration: email Jim Barr at jbarr@gulfcoast.edu
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
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP:9:30 a.m. to noon at the Bay County Government Center, 840 W. 11th St., Panama City. The public is invited to discuss floodplain management strategies. Details: 248-8250 or wporter@baycountyfl.gov
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. Suggested ages K to 5th. Arts, crafts and freestyle fun. Details: 233-5055, nwrls.com
IN THE MOOD:3 p.m. at the Marina Civic Center, 8 Harrison Ave., Panama City. A 1940s musical revue. Details and tickets: MarinaCivicCenter.com or 763-4696
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: 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
HOMESTEADEXEMPTION 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
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
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
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
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
‘REDISCOVERING ANCIENT AMERICA’: 7 p.m. at the Arnold High School auditorium, 550 Alf Coleman Road, Panama City Beach. Presented by filmmaker Gray Warriner as part of the Bay County Audubon Society’s annual Travel Adventure Film Series. Tickets are $7 each, or free for students 18 and younger. Door prizes will be given out. Details: BayCountyAudubon.org or call (850) 871-1736
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE:7:30 p.m. at The Martin Theatre, 409 Harrison Ave., Panama City. This Tony Award-winning musical follows six over-achieving and awkward adolescents on their quest for the spelling championship of a lifetime. The show invites volunteers from the audience to participate in each performance. Details and tickets: MartinTheatre.com or 763-8080
Friday: 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
SEA NEEDLES: 10 a.m. at the Panama City Beach Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd. Knitting group invites all needle crafters to join in and knit as well as crochet, embroidery, and cross-stitch. Details: 233-5055, www.nwrls.com
FREE ART FRIDAYS:1-6 p.m. at CityArts Cooperative, 318 Luverne Ave. Details: 769-0608, CityArtsCooperative.com
THE FEST: 6-10 p.m. on the fourth Friday of the month through November at the Panama City Mall by J.C. Penney on U.S. 231 with classic and show cars, bike night, eating areas, local bands on stages, kid zone and merchandise; different non-profit featured each month.
SEVENTHANNUAL BAY BREEZE PERFORMING ARTS INVITATIONAL:6 p.m. at Bay High School’s Cobb Gymnasium, corner of 13th Street and McKenzie Avenue in Panama City. Winterguards, dance teams and more from area schools perform. Details: 767-4625
TASTE OF THE RACE:6-8 p.m. in Seaside. Join host Emeril Lagasse and enjoy cuisine and drinks from the Gulf Coast’s best restaurants. Proceeds benefit the Seaside School Foundation. Tickets, $99, are available at TasteOfTheRace.eventbrite.com
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE:7:30 p.m. at The Martin Theatre, 409 Harrison Ave., Panama City. This Tony Award-winning musical follows six over-achieving and awkward adolescents on their quest for the spelling championship of a lifetime. The show invites volunteers from the audience to participate in each performance. Details and tickets: MartinTheatre.com or 763-8080
‘TWELFTH NIGHT’:7:30 p.m. at the Amelia Center Theatre, Gulf Coast State College, Panama City. Admission: $20 general admission; GCSC students, faculty and staff admitted free with valid ID. Tickets: GulfCoast.edu/arts
HEART:8 p.m. at the Marina Civic Center, 8 Harrison Ave., Panama City. Details and tickets: MarinaCivicCenter.com or HessEntertainment.net
Saturday: GRAND LAGOON WATERFRONT FARMERS’ MARKET: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Capt Anderson's on Thomas Drive. Enjoy the region's finest makers, bakers and growers at PCB's year-round farmers' market. Live music, free tastings and family fun. Details: WaterfrontMarkets.org or 763-7359
ST. ANDREWS WATERFRONT FARMERS MARKET:8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Smith Yacht Basin beside the Shrimp Boat Restaurant, 12th Street and Beck Avenue. Rain or shine. Vendors, live music, Kids Craft table. Bring a fishing pole and stay for the day. Details: HistoricStAndrews.com/market or 872-7208
VITA:8:30 a.m. to noon 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
11TH ANNUAL WEATHER, COASTAL WATERS AND NAVIGATION SEMINAR:9-11:30 a.m. at MarineMax, 3605 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach. Learn about coastal water management and deriving useful information from the buoy system, weather relating to boating and fishing and navigation and charting with instructors Dr. Wil Hugli with the Fort Walton Sail and Power Squadron and Mark Wool and Emma Weston with NOAA. Details and RSVP: Cassie Anderson, 708-1317 or cassie.anderson@marinemax.com.
FSU PANAMA CITY OPEN HOUSE DAY:9 a.m. to noon at the FSU Panama City Holley Academic Center, 4750 Collegiate Drive, Panama City. Prospective students and parents can mingle with students, faculty and staff, learn about academic programs and financial aid and tour the campus. The event will include free food, live entertainment and giveaways. Details: 770-2316 or pc.fsu.edu
SEASIDEFARMERS MARKET:9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Seaside Amphitheatre. Fresh produce, baked goods, dairy products and other unique offerings, cooking demos and activities. Year-round event. Details: SeasideFL.com
FLORIDAMOPARS 6TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. rain or shine at TGI Friday’s, 1022 W. 23rd St., Panama City. Open to all makes and models. Entry Fee: $20 ($10 for second car by same owner). Dash plaques and goody bags for first 100 entries. Great music, cool cars, lots of door prizes, 50/50 raffle. A portion of proceeds benefit the Animal Rescue Center of Bay County. Details: (850) 866-8964, Facebook.com/FloridaMopars, or email FloridaMopars@gmail.com
GRILL AND CHILL:11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Harley-Davidson, 14700 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach. Enjoy fresh barbecue and live music by Jace Smith. Details: PCBHarley.com
ARTISTS IN ACTION: 1-6 p.m. at CityArts Cooperative, 318 Luverne Ave. Free. Details: 769-0608, CityArtsCooperative.com
FREE WINE TASTING:1-4 p.m. every Saturday at Carousel Supermarket, 19440 Front Beach Road in Panama City Beach. Details: 234-2219
WORLD SWORD SWALLOWERS DAY:2 p.m. at Ripley’s Believe It or Not, 9907 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach. Sword swallower Harley Newman performs death-defying feats in this celebration of the ancient art. Details: 230-6113
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE:7:30 p.m. at The Martin Theatre, 409 Harrison Ave., Panama City. This Tony Award-winning musical follows six over-achieving and awkward adolescents on their quest for the spelling championship of a lifetime. The show invites volunteers from the audience to participate in each performance. Details and tickets: MartinTheatre.com or 763-8080
‘TWELFTH NIGHT’:7:30 p.m. at the Amelia Center Theatre, Gulf Coast State College, Panama City. Admission: $20 general admission; GCSC students, faculty and staff admitted free with valid ID. Tickets: GulfCoast.edu/arts
WOMEN OF IRELAND:7:30 at the Marina Civic Center, 8 Harrison Ave., Panama City. Details and tickets: Panama City Music Association, 236-1260