Saturday Events: Yard Sale, Car Wash, Egg Hunts
April 11, 2009
A wide variety of events are planned today in and around North Escambia, including several Easter egg hunts, a softball clinic, a car wash to benefit Relay for Life.
Flomaton Easter Egg Hunt
The First Baptist Church of Flomaton will hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt at Flomaton Hurricane Park on Saturday, April 11 from 9 until 10:30 a.m. for children ages 2 through 10. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, an Easter basket and three plastic eggs. Other activities include a sack race and an egg-in-the-spoon race. Call the church at 296-2453 for more information.
Solutia Park Community Easter Egg Hunt
A Community Easter Egg Hunt will take place Saturday, April 11 at Solutia Park at 10 a.m. There will lots of candy, pizza, games, prizes and more fun. Sponsored by the Pine Forest Assembly of God Church.
Softball Clinic
A Charity Butler Softball Clinic will be held Saturday, April 11 at the Molino Ballpark. Directed by Charity Butler, former pro softball player with the Michigan Ice. Defensive and hitting drills, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; pitching 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.. Sign up from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. $25 for one session, $35 for both. Ages 14 and under. More info? Contact Donnie Nicholson at (850) 207-0663 or charitynbutler.com
Bratt Egg Hunt
An Easter Egg Hunt will take place at the Shiloh Freewill Baptist Church on North Highway 99 in Bratt at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11.
Cantonment Spring Fest
Greater Mount Pleasant African Methodist Episcopal Church at 71 Callaway Street in Cantonment will hold a Spring Fest, Saturday April 11th on the church grounds. Spring Fest begins at 11 a.m. with activities that include a Youth Department dinner sale and free games such as Moon Bounce, horseshoes, croquet and more. The public is invited.
Atmore Easter In The Park
Easter in the Park will take place Saturday, April 11 at Atmore Heritage Park on South Main Street. There will be photos with the Easter Bunny, arts, crafts and refreshments. The event will be from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m.
Huge Indoor Yard Sale
The Student Ministry at the First Baptist Church of Cantonment will hold a huge indoor yard sale on Saturday, April 11 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds will be used for student camp.
Saturday Easter Vigil
Saturday Easter Vigil will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Aldersgate Methodist Church in Molino.
Relay For Life Car Wash
The Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church Relay for Life team will hold a car wash on Saturday, April 11th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Advance Auto Parts in Flomaton. All proceeds will benefit the Century Relay for Life.
Greenes In Concert In Molino
The Greenes will be in concert at the Victory Assembly of God on Highway 29 in Molino on Saturday, April 11 at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend and hear this great Southern Gospel group.
Make Plans: Easter Sunrise Services
April 11, 2009
Easter Sunrise services will be held at several locations in and around North Escambia Sunday morning.
Molino Sunrise Service
Molino Community Sunrise Service, Easter morning, 6:30 a.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Highway 29 just south of Highway 97. Everyone invited. Service on the front lawn, weather permitting. Service will be in the sanctuary if cold or raining.
Century Sunrise Service
Abundant Life Assembly of God will hold and Easter Sunrise Service at The Moorer Place on Lake Stone at 6:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday. Pastor Jeff Dwenger will be ministering in the service and will also be administering communion. Everyone in the community is invited to come and enjoy this celebration of our Lord’s resurrection. For more information or for directions to the Moorer Place, please call the church at (850) 256-5227.
Flomaton Easter Sunrise Service
The Flomaton Ministerial Association will hold a Community Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. at the Little Escambia Baptist Church. Speaker will be Rev. Glen McCall of the First United Methodist Church in Flomaton. Worship will be led by Br. Buddy Goodman of the Little Escambia Baptist Church. Breakfast will follow. More info (251) 296-2777.
Atmore Community Easter Service
A community Easter Service will take place at the First Baptist Church of Atmore at 7 a.m. The church is located at 310 South Main Street, Atmore.
Cantonment: Big Yard Sale
April 11, 2009
Pictured above: The Student Ministry at the First Baptist Church of Cantonment will hold a huge indoor yard sale today from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds will be used for student camp. The church is located just off Highway 29 on Morris Avenue. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Molino House Fire
April 10, 2009
Fire stations from across the area responded to a wood frame house on Nicholson Drive just east of Highway 29 in Molino about 11:00 Friday night.
It is believe that the two story house was still under construction. The house was reported to be fully involved.
More details will be posted when they become available.
Flomaton Easter Sunrise Service
April 10, 2009
The Flomaton Ministerial Association will hold a Community Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. at the Little Escambia Baptist Church. Speaker will be Rev. Glen McCall of the First United Methodist Church in Flomaton. Worship will be led by Br. Buddy Goodman of the Little Escambia Baptist Church. Breakfast will follow. More info (251) 296-2777.
Molino Sunrise Service
April 10, 2009
Molino Community Sunrise Service, Easter morning, 6:30 a.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Highway 29 just south of Highway 97. Everyone invited. Service on the front lawn, weather permitting. Service will be in the sanctuary if cold or raining.
No Charges In Case Of Century Man Shot By Off-Duty Cop At Bar
April 10, 2009
No charges will be filed against the off-duty Foley police officer that shot a Century man late last year outside a Pensacola bar.
Assistant State Attorney David Rimmer said in a report released Thursday that Foley Officer Maurice Wiley acted in self-defense when he shot Johnny Cloud of Century in the abdomen on December 27 outside Boomerzz Lounge on New Warrington Road. On January 18, Cloud died at Baptist Hospital from complications related to the gunshot wound.
“It’s my opinion that Mr. Wiley was justified in shooting Mr. Cloud,” Rimmer wrote in his report.
Wiley, who is black, entered the lounge about 2:30 a.m., and three white men began making racial slurs, according to a news release from the Foley Police Department. Wiley decided to leave bar after one of the three men said he was going to get a pistol, but he was confronted by the three men in the parking lot, according to the Foley release.
Cloud allegedly tried to sneak up behind Wiley with a knife. That’s when Wiley identified himself as a police officer, and ordered Cloud to drop the knife. When Cloud continued toward Wiley, Wiley fired a single shot that hit Cloud in the abdomen, according to authorities.
Escambia authorities say several witnesses confirmed Wiley’s story. Wiley was placed on paid administrative leave by the Foley Police Department. He was later cleared by the Foley Police Department of any wrongdoing.
Cloud had a long arrest record, according to Rimmer’s report, with over 40 arrests for burglary, aggravated assault, aggravated stalking, felony battery, kidnapping and harassing phone calls.
Easter Bunny, Egg Hunt At Century Library
April 10, 2009
The Easter Bunny made an early stop the Century Branch Library Thursday afternoon. Dozens of kids and kids at heart had the chance to meet Peter Cottontail himself, hear an Easter story, compete in a spoon race and take part in a big Easter Egg Hunt. For a complete photo gallery from the event, click here. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Trail Ride Benefits Murder Victim’s Family
April 10, 2009
A benefit trail ride in memory of Cheryl Cain was held Saturday.
The body of Cheryl Renee Cain, 29, of Cantonment, was found in a dumpster at an abandoned gas station at the corner of Burgess Road and Highway 29 on March 25. There have been no arrests in the murder, but Escambia County deputies said they have possible suspects the case.
The trail ride will beganSaturday morning at the Circle Feed and Tack Store on Highway 90 in Holt and ended about 15 miles away in Baker at this past weekend’s Baker Rodeo.
“It’s about a five hour ride with a long lunch,” said Jimmy Kennedy, one of the ride’s organizers and longtime Cain family friend.
Kennedy said he was helping to organize the ride because Cain was such a great person.
“I’ve known her and her family for many, many years. She was a good friend, and they are all really good people,” he said.
Funds from the trail ride will go to the family to use as reward money as the search continues for Cain’s killer. There was a requested $5 donation to ride, but larger donations were accepted.
Riders met at the Circle Feed and Tack Store on Highway 90 in Holt.
To donate to the fund, contact Jimmy at (850) 516-6850 or Darryl at at (850) 516-6652.
Good Friday: Egg Hunts, Worship Services And More
April 10, 2009
Many events are scheduled across North Escambia for this Good Friday. The events are listed below.
For the rest of the Easter weekend events across the area, including egg hunts and sunrise services, click here. To submit an event, use the comments form at the bottom of this page, or email news@northescambia.com.
Huge Indoor Yard Sale
The Student Ministry at the First Baptist Church of Cantonment will hold a huge indoor yard sale on Friday, April 10 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and again on Saturday, April 11 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds will be used for student camp.
Bratt Good Friday Service
A Bratt Community Good Friday Service will be held at the Bratt Assembly of God on Highway 4 at 7 p.m. April 10. Speaker will be Bro. Gary Wieborg from the First Baptist Church of Bratt.
Good Friday Service
Good Friday – Solemn Reproaches of the Cross service at Aldersgate Methodist Church in Molino, Friday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. Saturday Easter Vigil at 6:30 p.m.
“The Passion of the Christ” Movie
New Life Baptist Church will present the movie “The Passion of the Christ” on Good Friday, April 10 at 7 p.m. The church is located at 700 East Hecker Road in Century. Call (850) 256-5696 for information.
Good Friday Service, Atmore
A Good Friday worship service and communion will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 10 at the First Baptist Church of Atmore, 310 South Main Street.
Pictured: Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino held an Easter Egg Hunt Friday morning. NorthEscambia.com will have a complete photo gallery Saturday morning. Northescambia.com photo, click to enlarge.