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Wednesday, March 13th, 2013

...and Bid Farewell - We'll Miss You!

The next major fundraising event was the annual golf event, named in memory of Jack Kline and Lise Walsh, for the American Cancer Society. A portion of the entry fee for the 56 golfers went to the cause, and so did a generous amount of cash from the rest of the membership...
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Thursday, February 28th, 2013

Nearly 2,000 Destin Snowbirds Find Lots to Do

There are so many things to do here—this is a growing location for visitors seeking relief from the harsh winter climates of their northern homes. The Destin Snowbird Club strives to enhance the experiences for these folks. Of the 1,949 members this year, just over 27 percent were new to the club...
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Friday, February 15th, 2013

Destin Snowbirds Thank Local Businesses

The Destin Community Center is a hive of activity every Tuesday morning, from early January until mid-March. Weekly gatherings of the Destin Snowbird Club fill the gymnasium for lively sessions of entertainment, information and door prizes donated by the local community...
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Friday, February 1st, 2013

Winter Guests Give Back Big Time

Since its establishment in 1973, the Destin Snowbird Club has been a part of the winter activity here on the Emerald Coast. Today’s club, although different in many ways from its earlier structure, still has the same goal and purpose—to unite the winter visitors and support the local economy...
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Thursday, January 17th, 2013

Tons of Events Lined Up for Next Couple Months

On Monday, Jan. 7, the Destin Community Center was encircled with a ring of winter tourists patiently waiting to begin the season as members of the Destin Snowbird Club. It is all about the people who make this organization such a success. Representatives from 39 states and seven Canadian provinces currently make up the 1,391 registered members...
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Thursday, December 20th, 2012

Huge Registration at Destin Community Center 1.7.13

One of the club goals is to come together for camaraderie and entertainment. How do we go about doing this? From mid-November until mid-March, the club holds weekly gatherings, Tuesdays at the Destin Community Center on Stahlman Avenue. Here we enjoy a half hour of entertainment, a small sample of the local talent from this region...
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Thursday, December 20th, 2012

Our Favorite Folks from the Worlds of Art, Books, Music, Restaurants and Theater

One of the artworks from the series, “Elvis flies for K9 Air,” was chosen as the poster image for ArtsQuest 2012 and received a lot of attention during the event in May. “I continued to create artwork for the series all year and had a lot of success and sales with Andras on the Park, a small gallery in Seaside’s Ruskin place,” says Wiesneth...
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Friday, December 7th, 2012

Wishing Our Four-Legged Friends a Merry Christmas

It’s the holidays, and a good time to remember holiday safety isn’t just for humans. There are plenty of extra holiday dangers waiting for our four-legged friends, and by educating ourselves and keeping these few safety tips in mind, they’ll survive the holidays right along with the rest of us...