Calendar of events for the week of July 4

Thursday, July 4

  • INDEPENDENCE DAY – Government offices and many businesses will be closed for the holiday.
  • The City of Sopchoppy is holding its 50th annual Fourth of July Celebration with a parade downtown at 10 a.m. and the festival at Myron B. Hodge City Park beginning at 11 a.m. Fireworks will begin at dark.
  • St. Marks is holding its Fourth of July Celebration from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 815 Port Leon Drive. Fireworks will begin at dark, around 9 p.m.
  • The VFW Auxiliary Bingo Night will be held at 7 p.m. at 475 Arran Road in Crawfordville, every Thursday. There are concessions and raffles.
  • Yin Yoga at 6 p.m. with Nellie every Thursday. Classes are $12, at New Posh on 3079 Crawfordville Hwy. RSVP to newposh3079@gmail.com or text/call at (850) 528-5838.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at 54 Ochlockonee St.

Friday, July 5

  • Alcoholics Anonymous meets at noon and 8 p.m. every Friday at 54 Ochlockonee St.

Saturday, July 6

  • The Panacea Community Garden Farmer’s Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in Panacea.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 6:30 p.m. every Saturday at 54 Ochlockonee St.

Monday, July 8

  • Planning commission meets in the commission chambers beginning at 6 p.m.
  • The Sopchoppy City Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
  • Crawfordville Woman’s Club monthly meeting is the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at 64 Ochlockonee St., in Crawfordville. Call (850)566-5727 for more information.
  • The Wakulla Caregiver Support Group will meet at Lake Ellen Baptist Church at 9:30 a.m. every second Monday of the month.
  • The Wakulla Respite Program will be available for anyone with memory impairment at no cost from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lake Ellen Baptist Church every Monday.
  • Yoga 101 with Nellie at 6 p.m. Classes are $12, packages available at New Posh on 3079 Crawfordville Hwy. RSVP to newposh3079@gmail.com or text/call at (850) 528-5838.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at 54 Ochlockonee St.

Tuesday, July 9

  • The Wakulla Sun is holding its first candidate forum at the Wakulla County Public Library at 6 p.m. for candidates for sheriff, property appraiser and county commission.
  • Sopchoppy community dinner is held every week at the Towles House at 6:30 p.m.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 6:30 p.m. at 54 Ochlockonee St.
  • Yoga Flow with Nellie at 6 p.m. Classes are $12, packages available at New Posh on 3079 Crawfordville Hwy. RSVP to newposh3079@gmail.com or text/call at (850) 528-5838.

Wednesday, July 10

  • A line dance class is held at 1 p.m. at the Wakulla Senior Center every Wednesday.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous meets at noon and 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday at 54 Ochlockonee St.
  • Gentle Yoga and Stretching Class, every Wednesday, 11 a.m. Wakulla Community Center. Bring a mat. Come early to sign in. Chair Yoga participants welcome. $2 per class.

UPCOMING

Thursday, July 11

  • Palaver Tree Theater is showing Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” at 8 p.m. 50% of proceeds go towards WHS’s Dramatis Personae Theater Group. $15 a carload.

Tuesday, July 16

  • The Wakulla Sun’s second candidate forum will be held at the Wakulla County Public Library at 6 p.m. for candidates for superintendent of schools and school board.

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