COMMUNITY
- COMMUNITY HOME
- County Judge Brian Miller is sworn-in
- Human remains found in the refuge
- Exploring with SUNFISH
- School bus wreck leads to minor injuries
- Valentine Festival cancelled
- WCT’s variety show a success
- Wakulla Wonderful celebration returns on March 11
- ON THE HORIZON
- LIBRARY NEWS
- BUCKHORN NEWS
- WAKULLA STATION NEWS
- CHAMBER NEWS
Library News
UPCOMING EVENTS!Thursday, February 16
Veteran’s Meetup 11am
The Parks HOA Covenant Review 6:30pm
Wakulla Amateur Radio Club 7pm
Friday February 17
Quilting Guild 9:30am
Saturday, February 18
Library Closed
Monday, February 20
American Legion 6:30pm
Tuesday, February 21
Book Bunch 10am
Memoir Writing 10am
Dungeons & Dragons 2pm
Lego Club 4pm
Republican Women’s Group 5:30pm
Tobacco Free FL Stop Smoking Class 5:30pm
Sarracenia Chapter of the Native Plant Society 6:30pm
Wednesday, February 22
Book Babies 10am
Knitting Group 4pm
Virtual Reality Coding Sign Up 5pm
Library After Hours Speaker Series 6:30pm
Thursday, February 23
Understanding File Management 9am
Microsoft Excel: Beyond the Basics 11:30am
Best FREE Online Sources for Genealogy 2pm
Advanced Kids Coding Sign Up 5pm
Friends of the Library General Meeting 6pm
Wakulla Democratic Executive Committee 6pm
AFTER HOURS SPEAKER SERIES
All programs will take place at the Library at 6:30 p.m.
• Monday, February 13th – Michelle Hearn, Senior Curator for the Museum of Florida History, presents “The Florida Highwaymen – African American Landscape Painters”
• Wednesday, February 22nd – Michelle Hearn, Senior Curator for the Museum of Florida History, presents “Civil Rights in the Sunshine State”
TECHNOLOGY CLASSES!
Our technology classes are FREE and open to all Wakulla County residents. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please call 850-926-7415 to register. All classes are taught by instructor Deanna Ramsey.
• Understanding File Management (Windows Users) Thursdays, February 23 & March 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30th from 9-11am (Six-Part Class)
• Microsoft Excel Beyond the Basics - Thursdays, February 23 & March 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30th from 11:30am – 1:30pm (Six-Part Class)
• Best FREE Online Resources for Genealogy – Thursdays, February 23 & March 2 & 9 from 2-4pm (Three-Part Class)
ANNUAL MARDI GRAS FUNDRAISER BALL
The Annual Friends of the Library Mardi Gras Fundraiser Ball will take place on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Wakulla County Community Center. This year’s ball will feature catering by Harry’s Seafood, live music provided by the Thursday Night Music Club, and amazing cocktails served up by the Yard Bar.
Tickets are $50 per person and tables are available for sponsorship at different funding levels. Special Date Night two top tables which will include prime seating, a bottle of champagne, and two souvenir champagne flutes will be available for $150.
Tickets and tables can be purchased at the Wakulla County Public Library via cash or check.
SPRING OPEN HOUSE AND COMMUNITY PARTNER FAIR
Join us for a day of fun and learn all about your library! Explore the library, get a library card, meet the staff, enjoy refreshments, get your face painted, play some games, make a craft, and so much more! Also, don’t miss the opportunity to meet some of our other Community Partners and learn about all of the activities and services they have to offer. Saturday, March 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interested in setting up a table or booth as a Community Partner? Email rdrummond@mywakulla.com for more information.
UPCOMING HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
• Saturday, February 18th, for President’s Day
• Friday, April 7th and Saturday, April 8th for Easter