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 Workshop
When: Noon
Where: 3529 East Third
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Tuesday
What: Parker City Council
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: 1001 W. Park St.
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What: Bay County Commission
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Bay County Government Center, 840 W. 11th St.
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What: Special utilities meeting
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Bay County Government Center, 840 W. 11th St.
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Thursday
What: Panama City Code Enforcement Hearing
When: 2:30 p.m.
Where: 9 Harrison Ave.
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What: Tentative Lynn Haven Board of Adjustments
When: TBD
Where: 825 Ohio Ave.
The following local sporting events are on the docket:
Monday: College baseball: Black Hawk College at Gulf Coast 3 p.m.
Softball: Niceville at Rutherford 6 p.m., Bozeman at Liberty County 6 p.m., Rocky Bayou at North Bay Haven 5 p.m., Choctawhatchee at Arnold 6 p.m.
Baseball: Choctawhatchee at Rutherford 7 p.m., Bozeman at Marianna 6:30 p.m., Aucilla Christian at Arnold 6 p.m.
Tuesday: College softball: Darton at Gulf Coast, 2 p.m., 4 p.m.
Track and field: County meet Bozeman 1 p.m.
Baseball: Arnold at Bay 6:30 p.m., Liberty County at Bozeman 6 p.m., Mosley at Fort Walton Beach 6:30 p.m.
Softball: Cottondale at North Bay Haven 7 p.m., Arnold at Liberty County 6 p.m.
Tennis: Arnold at Bay 3 p.m.
Wednesday: College baseball: Northwest Florida at Gulf Coast 5 p.m.
Softball: County tournament at Bozeman
Tennis: Walton atBay 3 p.m.
Thursday: Softball: County tournament at Bozeman
Baseball: Enterprise at Rutherford 6:30 p.m., North Bay Haven at Pensacola Christian 5:30 p.m.
Boys weightlifting: Sub-sectional meet at Arnold 1 p.m.
Tennis: West Florida at Bay 3 p.m.
Friday: College baseball: Gulf Coast at Northwest Florida 2 p.m.
Softball: County tournament at Bozeman
Baseball: Mosley at Rutherford 6:30 p.m., Bozeman at North Bay Haven 6 p.m., Choctawhatchee at Bay 6:30 p.m., Port St. Joe at Arnold 6:30 p.m.
Tennis: Arnold at Rutherford 1 p.m.
Club La Vela #PCB2K15 concerts:
Monday - Lil Jon*
Tuesday - T-Pain
Thursday - Chainsmokers
Friday - Borgeous*
Sunday - Scooter & Lavelle
*afternoon show (doors open at 11 a.m., shows at 3 p.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. 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
ADVENTURES IN ALYS:10-10:30 a.m. at Fonville Press in Alys Beach. Free admission. Seaside Repertory actors create a new, one-of-a-kind story with the audience, and maybe even join in the stories yourselves. Details: LoveTheRep.com
BAYCOUNTY RETIRED EDUCATORS:10 a.m. at the Nelson Building. Lunch is at 11:30 a.m.; $8, reservations required. Details and reservations: 230-0599
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
‘THE COMMEDIA ROBIN HOOD’:5 p.m. each Monday through April 13 at the Seaside Amphitheatre. Tickets: Free; sponsored by the Seaside Merchants. Details: LoveTheRep.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
JEKYLL & HYDE, THE MUSICAL:7:30 at the Marina Civic Center, 8 Harrison Ave., Panama City. Details and tickets: MarinaCivicCenter.com or 763-4696
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
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:Computer Basics, 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
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, www.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
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
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: Heather Parker, acrylic on canvas, “Butterflies.” Costs, supplies and other details: 235-6374 or PCBSC.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
PLEIN AIR AZALEA TRAIL EDITION: 1-3 p.m. in the Garden Club district of Panama City, with live model dressed in antebellum style. Presented by Beach Art Group. Details: beachartgroup@att.net or call 850-541-3867
BEACH-NESTING SHOREBIRDS:2 p.m. at the Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. Presented by Audubon Florida. Tuesdays @ 2 is a series of programs for adults. No need to register. Details: 522-2120, NWRLS.com
BCPL BOOK & FILM CLUB:5:30 p.m. at the Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. Film based on White Oleander by Janet Fitch. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Bay County Libraries. Details: 522-2107, NWRLS.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.; 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
ANNUAL COMMUNITY PRAYER COFFEE:9 a.m. at the GFWC Woman’s Club of Panama City, 350 N. Cove Blvd., Panama City. Join the Woman’s Club and local dignitaries and clergy for coffee, prayer and fellowship. Details: Verna Payne, 265-2528
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 review a final draft of the plan. Details: 248-8250 or wporter@baycountyfl.gov
ADVENTURES IN ALYS: 10-10:30 a.m. at Fonville Press in Alys Beach. Free admission. Seaside Repertory actors create a new, one-of-a-kind story with the audience, and maybe even join in the stories yourselves. Details: LoveTheRep.com
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
‘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
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; 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
FREE COMPUTER CLASS:Computer Basics, 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
BAYCOUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS:9:45 a.m. at Mike Gavlak Stadium, 550 Alf Coleman Road, Panama City Beach. Come enjoy a day of sports and cheering on local athletes.
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
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
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
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
YE OLDE SPAGHETTI DINNER:4-7 p.m. at The Community Church of Santa Rosa Beach, 3524 W. U.S. 98, West Santa Rosa Beach. Enjoy spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert and drinks for a suggested donation of $8 for adults, $3 for children 6 to 12 and free for kids 5 and under. Eat in or take out. Tickets can be purchased at the door or ahead of time in the church office. Details and tickets: 850-267-2599
THE BIKE NIGHT:5-9 p.m. at Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach, 14700 Panama City Beach Parkway. With burnout and loudest pipe contests, live music by Within Reason and Whiskey Dix, classic and show bikes, food, family fun and more.
INAUGURAL BAY COUNTY CHAMBER BED RACES AND BLOCK PARTY:5 p.m. at the Bay County Chamber of Commerce. Prizes will be awarded. Food, drinks, live entertainment by True Soul, and games for the kids. Arrive early to receive a complimentary commemorative T-shirt by InkTrax in exchange for a school supply item for the Junior League of Panama City. Call to register or for more information: 850-215-3761
Friday: 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
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., 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
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE: 1 to 3 p.m. at the Panama City Beach Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd., Panama City Beach. Level 2 (Intermediate) and Level 3 (Advanced) pronunciation and conversation classes. Details: 233-5055, NWRLS.com
THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB:7:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. Five college swim team members meet at the beach for four reunions over 33 years, supporting and relying on each other through life’s challenges. Details and tickets: 265-3226 or kt-online.org
COMEDY NIGHT:9 p.m. at St. Andrews Coffee House & Bistro, 1006 Beck Ave., Panama City; starring NYC comedian Jen Remauro from Sirius/XM, NBC and MTV, Tallahassee comedians Noah Waters and Jesse Schober, and locals Dan Luther and Nick Knight. Tickets: $20; available at St. Andrews Coffee House & Bistro. Details: 850-303-1584