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Coming up on the Eglin AFB Patch calendar: Planet 13 Destin-Miramar Celebrating 5 Years!

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Good morning Eglin AFB! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Planet 13 Destin-Miramar Celebrating 5 Years! at Planet 13 FL - Miramar Beach
  • Youth Center Gymnastics Classes – Preschool 2:45 PM at Eglin AFB Youth Center
  • Youth Center Gymnastics Classes – Preschool 3:30 PM at Eglin AFB Youth Center

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny, warm and less humid, with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 93, low: 70.
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday September 17
  • Homeschool Week at Gulfarium →
    Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, 1010 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach
    9:00 am
  • Business After Hours, sponsored by The GAB Spot
    The GAB Spot, 913 Beal Parkway, Suite J, Fort Walton Beach
    5:30 pm
    • Friday September 18
  • 13th Annual Hole-in-ONE Golf Tournament
    Raven Golf Club, 1199 Troon Drive North, Miramar Beach
    9:00 am
  • Lunch N Learn; Operational Growth Advisors; Why Is Our Business Getting Harder to Run?
    The Chamber Conference Room, sponsored by Eglin Federal Credit Union, 34 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE, Fort Walton Beach
    11:30 am
  • Concerts at The Landing with Saucy FuzZ →
    Fort Walton Beach Landing, 131 Brooks Street, SE, Fort Walton Beach
    6:00 pm
  • Experience the 3-Dimensional Art Exhibition at ADSO! →
    Arts and Design Society of Fort Walton Beach, 17 First Street SE, Fort Walton Beach
    6:00 pm
  • The Decades by Request - A DJ Hosted Events
    The Gulf Club Restaurant and Sports Pub, 960 Highway 98, Cinco Bayou
    8:00 pm
    • Saturday September 19
  • CALM Furniture Resale Store Open 9am -1pm, every Saturday of the month →
    Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, 34 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach
    9:00 am
  • Oktoberfest →
    Fort Walton Beach Elks Lodge #1795, Fort Walton Beach
    11:00 am
  • 6th Annual Burgers, Bourbon, & Beer Festival
    Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, 4325 Commons Dr. W, Destin
    1:00 pm

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  • Sherwin-Williams posted a job opening for Customer Service Specialist in Fort Walton Beach. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Fort Walton Beach

  • September 16-19: USBP Recruitment Event in Okaloosa County - Fort Walton Beach, FL (villanova.edu)
  • Fort Walton Beach hosts inaugural Rally On the Court fundraiser for childhood cancer (wkrg.com)
  • Repticon Exotic Animal Expo heading to Fort Walton Beach this October (newsradio923.com)

Destin

  • Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin Chalk and Art Festival. (30a-tv.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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