Here’s what’s happening in local government, sports and entertainment this week:
The following public meetings are scheduled this week:
Monday
What: Panama City Planning Board
When: 4 p.m.
Where: 9 Harrison Avenue
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Tuesday
What: Panama City Commission/CRA
When: 8 a.m.
Where: 9 Harrison Avenue
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What: Lynn Haven Commission/CRA
When: 4 p.m.
Where: 825 Ohio Avenue
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What: Callaway Commission
When: 6 p.m.
Where: 500 Callaway Park Way
Wednesday
What: Bay County Economic Development Alliance
When: 8:30 a.m.
Where: Florida State University Panama City
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What: FWC red snapper workshop
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Gulf Coast State College Student Union East conference room
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Thursday
What: Panama City Port Authority
When: 3 p.m.
Where: 5321 U.S. 98
The following local sporting events are on the docket:
Monday: College baseball: Kankakee at Gulf Coast 3 p.m.
Baseball: North Bay Haven at Freeport 5 p.m., Choctawhatchee at Arnold 6:30 p.m.
Tennis: Arnold at West Florida 3:30 p.m.
Softball: Mosley at Rutherford 6 p.m.
Tuesday: College softball: Wallace-Dothan at Gulf Coast
College baseball: College of Lake County at Gulf Coast 3 p.m.
Baseball: Bay at Mosley 6:30 p.m., Rutherford at Gulf Breeze 6:30 p.m., South Walton at Bozeman 6 p.m., Arnold at Marianna 5 p.m.
Tennis: Gulf Breeze at Rutherford 3:30 p.m., Bay at West Florida 3 p.m., Walton at Arnold 3 p.m.
Softball: Bozeman at South Walton 6 p.m., North Florida Christian at North Bay Haven 4 p.m., Mosley at Bay 6 p.m., Arnold at Choctawhatchee 6 p.m.
Wednesday: College baseball: Vincennes at Gulf Coast 3 p.m.
Softball: Vardaman (Miss.) at Rutherford 6 p.m.
Tennis: Bay at Rutherford 3:30 p.m.
Thursday: Baseball: Arnold at Rutherford 6:30 p.m., Bozeman at Liberty County 5:30 p.m., Holmes County at North Bay Haven 6 p.m.
Boys weightlifting: County meet at Mosley 3:30 p.m.
Track and field: Walton 3 p.m.
Softball: Bozeman at Franklin County 6 p.m., John Paul II at North Bay Haven 4 p.m., Arnold at Bay 6 p.m.
Tennis: Gulf Breeze at Arnold 3 p.m.
Friday: Softball: Rutherford at Mosley 6 p.m., Blountstown at Bozeman 6 p.m., North Bay Haven at Freeport 6 p.m., Arnold at Chipley 6 p.m.
Baseball: Choctawhatchee at Mosley 7 p.m., Gulf Breeze at Bay 6:30 p.m., Bozeman at Franklin County 5 p.m.
Club La Vela #PCB2K15 concerts:
Monday: Waka Flocka*
Tuesday: Cash Cash
Thursday: Borgore
Friday: Pegboard Nerds*
Sunday: Vicetone* & Caked Up
*daytime concert
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. Bridge – 1-30p.m. Details: 249-1980
PICKLEBALL:8:30 a.m. at Frank Brown Park, 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach. Free lessons and beginner/low intermediate games start at 8:30 a.m., intermediate to advanced games at 10 a.m. $3 per person. Details: Carl, 314-304-6032
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
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
STORIES BY THE SEA:3:30-4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Seaside Lyceum Archway. Free admission. Repertory actors present an interactive, one-of-a-kind storytelling experience for children of all ages. Details: LoveTheRep.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
‘LET US ENTERTAIN YOU’ GUEST NIGHT: 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Hiland Park Baptist Church, 2611 US 231, Panama City. Featuring motivational speaker David Curry and live music by local gospel group Undivided. Details: 722-7196 or 866-4122
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. Wood Burning – 9 a.m. to noon. Bridge – 1-3 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
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
GETTING ONE’S HOUSE IN ORDER: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 what needs to be done to prepare the family in case of untimely accidents or death. Details and RSVP: Marjorie Moore or Doreen, 784-6105
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
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH:12:30 at Gulf Coast State College’s Sarzin Lecture in the Language and Literature Building. Gulf Coast State College’s Honors Program is celebrating Women’s History Month with guest speaker Dr. Maura Furey, a nationally recognized research scientist. Details: Jennifer Hamilton at jhamilton@gulfcoast.edu or 769-1551 ext. 5850
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
LYNNHAVEN GARDEN CLUB:1 p.m. on State 77 next to PoFolks in Lynn Haven. Program covers butterflies.
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 Senegal by Taxi with Victor Breedon. Details: 233-5055, NWRLS.com
UPPITY WOMEN IN HISTORY: 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. Today’s presentation is a celebration of Women’s History Month. Details: 522-2120, www.nwrls.com
ADULT TAP CLASS:5-6 p.m. at The Rehearsal Room, 105 S. Palo Alto Ave. Details: 252-0889, TheRehearsalRoomPC.com
BAYCOUNTY REPUBLICAN ROUNDTABLE:6 p.m. at the St. Andrew Bay Yacht Club, 218 Bunkers Cove Road, Panama City. With special guest Blaise Ingoglia, chairman of the Florida Republican Party. Details and reservations: 252-947-0105 or RepublicanRoundtable.com
REMEMBERING BUDDY, A JAZZ TRIBUTE:6:30 p.m. at The Place, 425 Harrison Ave., Panama City. Pensacola clarinetist Bob Maksymkow, Miami pianist Mike Levine, bassist Steve Gilmore and drummer Charles Pagano perform music associated with the late Buddy DeFranco’s storied career. $10 for Gulf Jazz Society members, non-members $12. Details and reservations: Larry or Amy at 784-2106, Bob at 258-4022 or Judy at 769-5494
DOWNTOWN DANCE: 7 p.m. at CityArts Cooperative, 318 Luverne Ave. with Russell Mace. Details: 769-0608, CityArtsCooperative.com
Wednesday: LUKE BRYAN: Free all-ages Spring Break shows at Spinnaker Beach Club, 8795 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach to coincide with the release of Bryan's last Spring Break album, "Checkin' Out."
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.; Acrylic Painting Workshop – 1-3 p.m. Details: 249-1980
PICKLEBALL:8:30 a.m. at Frank Brown Park, 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach. Beginner/low intermediate games start at 8:30 a.m., intermediate to advanced games at 10 a.m. $3 per person. Details: Carl, 314-304-6032
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
USCITIZENSHIP CLASS:1 p.m. at the Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. Details: 522-2100, NWRLS.com
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
BEACH KIDS:3 p.m. at the Panama City Beach Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd., Panama City Beach. Suggested ages K to 5th. 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
BEACH KIDS:3:30 p.m. at the Panama City Beach Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd., Panama City Beach. Arts, crafts and freestyle fun for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. Details: 233-5055 or nwrls.com
SLEEPING BEAUTY:5 p.m. each Wednesday through April 8 at North Barrett Square in Rosemary Beach. Tickets: Free; sponsored by the Merchants of Rosemary Beach. Details: LoveTheRep.com
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: LUKE BRYAN: Free all-ages Spring Break shows at Spinnaker Beach Club, 8795 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach to coincide with the release of Bryan's last Spring Break album, "Checkin' Out."
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; 3D Paper Tole Workshop – 1-3 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
BCPL BOOK CLUB: 10 a.m. at the Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. This month’s book is The Weight of Water by Anita Shreve. Details: 522-2107, NWRLS.com
INTRO TO IMPROV:10-10:30 a.m. each Thursday through April 9 at Fonville Press, Alys Beach. Free for all ages. Have fun and learn to think on your feet with actors from the Seaside Repertory Theatre. Details: LoveTheRep.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
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE: 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
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
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE: 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
55+ DANCE CLUB: 6 p.m. Thursdays at Daffin Park Community Center in Millville. Coffee and punch served. Music starts at 7:30 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: 271-8716