Here’s what’s happening in local government, sports and entertainment this week:
The following public meetings are scheduled this week:
Monday
What: Springfield Commission
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where:3529 E. Third St.
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Tuesday
What: Parker City Council
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: 1001 W. Park St.
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What: Lynn Haven Planning Board
When: TBD
Where: 825 Ohio Ave.
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What: Bay County Commission meeting
When: 9 a.m.
Where: 840 W. 11th St.
The following local sporting events are on the docket:
Monday: Tennis: West Florida at Arnold 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday: College softball: Gulf Coast at Wallace-Dothan
Softball: Arnold at Rutherford 6 p.m., Gulf Breeze at Mosley 6 p.m., South Walton at Bozeman 6 p.m., Bay at Choctawhatchee 6 p.m.
Baseball: Rutherford at Bay 6:30 p.m., West Gadsden at Bozeman 3 p.m., Rocky Bayou at North Bay Haven 3 p.m., South Walton at Arnold 6:30 p.m.
Track and field: Bozeman 3:30 p.m.
Tennis: Gulf Breeze at Bay 3 p.m.
Wednesday: College baseball: Grand Rapids at Gulf Coast 3 p.m.
Baseball: Mosley at Pensacola Catholic 6:30 p.m.
Thursday: Baseball: Franklin County at Bozeman 5 p.m., South Walton at North Bay Haven 6 p.m.
Softball: Port St. Joe at Bozeman 6 p.m., Bay at North Bay Haven 6 p.m. (Oakland Terrace), Mosley at Choctaw 6 p.m., Gulf Breeze at Arnold 6 p.m.
Boys weightlifting: at Bay
Friday: College baseball: Lewis & Clark at Gulf Coast 1 p.m.
Softball: Rutherford at Choctawhatchee 6 p.m.
Baseball: Gulf Breeze at Mosley 6:30 p.m., Rutherford at Choctawhatchee 7 p.m., Bozeman at Vernon 6 p.m.
Tennis: County tournament at Bay 8 a.m.
Here are some of the local entertainment options and community events this week:
Monday: WINTER RESIDENTS PROGRAM: Monday through Friday at The Ark, 12908 Hibiscus St., Panama City Beach. Wood Shop – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Creative Writing – 9:30-11 a.m. Darts – 7-9 p.m. Details: 249-1980
AARP TAX-AIDE PROGRAM:9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Ave., 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: Elaine, 708-1060
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
HISTORY CLUB:10 a.m. at the Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. Featuring “The Good Earth” by Pearl S. Buck. Details: 522-2107
PHOTOGRAPHY AS ART:10 a.m. to noon at Gulf Coast State College, 5230 W. US 98, Panama City. A three-week course in seeing the elements of a great photo and how to translate ideas into image. Details: 872-3823 or gulfcoast.edu/CorpCollege
BAY BOOMERS ACTIVITY PROGRAM: 1-4 p.m. at the Bay County Council on Aging, 1116 Frankford Ave., Panama City. Learn to play Mexican Train Dominoes and hand and foot card games. Details: Robin Khalidy at 769-3468
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE:2 to 4 p.m. at the Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. Level 3 (Advanced) conversation class. Details: 522-2100, NWRLS.com
DR. SEUSS’S BIRTHDAY PARTY:3 p.m. at the Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. Crafts, games, fun, entertainment, and refreshments as we celebrate Read Across America day! Sponsored by the Gulf Coast Woman’s Club. Details: 522-2118, NWRLS.com
IRISH STEP DANCE:4 p.m. at CityArts Cooperative, 318 Luverne Ave. with Teresa Kane. Details: 769-0608, CityArtsCooperative.com
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
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
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
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
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE:classes at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. Level 1 (Beginners) conversation class. Details: 522-2100, NWRLS.com
LYNN HAVEN FARMERS MARKET: 10 a.m. until dusk at Sheffield Park in Lynn Haven with fresh seasonal produce, plus honey, jelly, baked goods, plants and handcrafted items for cooking. Details: LynnHavenMainStreet.com or 265-2961
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
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE: classes at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. Level 2 (Intermediate) conversation class. Details: 522-2100, NWRLS.com
WATERCOLOR & ACRYLIC PAINTING: 1-3 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 Uppity Women in History in celebration of Women’s History Month. Details: 233-5055, NWRLS.com
COOKING WITH HERBS:2 p.m. at the Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. Tuesdays @ 2 is a series of programs for adults. No need to register. Details: 522-2120, NWRLS.com
DRAWING CLASS: 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Palms Conference Center, 9201 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach. Details: 541-3867, beachartgroup@att.net
GRAPHIC NOVEL PETTING ZOO: 4 p.m. at the Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. Presented by Kat Kan. All ages welcome. Details: 522-2118, NWRLS.com
ADULT TAP CLASS:5-6 p.m. at The Rehearsal Room, 105 S. Palo Alto Ave. Details: 252-0889, TheRehearsalRoomPC.com
16TH ANNUAL DEATH BY CHOCOLATE: 5-8 p.m. at the Marina Civic Center, 8 Harrison Ave., Panama City. Sample bite-sized desserts from local restaurants and catering services and enter a raffle for a one-of-a-kind jewelry piece from Creative Gems. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Hosted by Emerald Coast Business Women’s Association Inc. Details and tickets: ecbwa.com
DOWNTOWN DANCE: 7 p.m. at CityArts Cooperative, 318 Luverne Ave. with Russell Mace. Details: 769-0608, CityArtsCooperative.com
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.
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
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
WATERCOLOR & ACRYLICS: 6-8 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: 271-8716
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
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
ARTISTS IN ACTION: 1-6 p.m. at CityArts Cooperative, 318 Luverne Ave. Free. Details: 769-0608, CityArtsCooperative.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
FULL MOON CLIMB:6:30-8 p.m. at St. George Lighthouse Park on St. George Island. Climb to the top of the Cape St. George Light to watch the setting sun and the rising moon. Light hors d’oeuvres are accompanied by a sparkling cider toast to the full moon. Reservations recommended; call the lighthouse gift shop at 927-7745
BINGO NIGHT:7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 375, 6937 N. State 77, Southport. Details: 271-8716
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
FREE ART FRIDAYS:1-6 p.m. at CityArts Cooperative, 318 Luverne Ave. Details: 769-0608, CityArtsCooperative.com
FOURTH ANNUAL 30A WINE FESTIVAL:6-9 p.m. at Kelly Green in Alys Beach. The festival kicks off with a night of bourbon, beer and barbecue tastings. Featuring distilleries from across the country, local breweries and barbecue from local pitmasters, attendees can eat and drink while listening to live music from singer-songwriter Eric Lindell. Admission is included in the purchase of a weekend pass or individual tickets can be purchased for $60. Details and tickets: 30AWineFestival.com
FRIDAY FEST:6-10 p.m. the first Friday of each month through November along Harrison Avenue in downtown Panama City with bands, classic cars, extended business hours and vendors. Details: PCFridayFest.com
‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY’:7 p.m. at the Marina Civic Center, 8 Harrison Ave., Panama City. A new musical comedy presented by the Mosley High School drama department. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Details and tickets: marinacivcicenter.com or 763-4696