Photo Gallery: Santa Visits Molino Branch Library
December 15, 2017
Santa Claus made a special appearance this week at the Molino Branch Library for a pajama story time. The Jolly Old Elf also took the time to visit with the children and hear their Christmas wishes.
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Atmore Shops And Celebrates With ‘Santa On Main’ Event
December 15, 2017
Residents of Atmore and surrounding areas enjoyed downtown shopping and Christmas fun during Santa on Main Thursday evening in downtown Atmore.
The event featured photos with Santa, extended shopping hours and bargains from downtown merchants, a horse drawn carriage, caroling, free chili and more.
Pictured top: Visiting with Santa during Santa on Main in Atmore Thursday night. Picture below: Shoppers check out the unique finds at Southern Additions Antiques and Consignments. Pictured bottom: Carolers sing traditional Christmas songs at Vin-Tiques on Ridgely Street. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Take A Journey To Bethlehem In Bratt
December 13, 2017
Everyone is invited to take a journey to Bethlehem Saturday night in Bratt.
Journey to Bethlehem at First Baptist Church Bratt
The First Baptist Church of Bratt will hold their second annual “Journey to Bethlehem”, Saturday, December 16, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. The church is located at 4570 Highway 4 in Bratt. Everyone is welcome.
Pictured top: A preview of “Night in Bethlehem” to be held tonight at Highland Baptist Church in Molino. Pictured below: A scene from last year’s “Journey to Bethlehem” last year at the First Baptist Church of Bratt. Courtesy and NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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Bratt Elementary Names Students Of The Month
December 13, 2017
The following students were named Students of the Month for November at Bratt Elementary School.
Pre-K
Emma Snyder
Shaleigh Wesley
Kindergarten
Lucas Daniel
Linley Dunn
Anniston Salter
Angel Whisenton
Trevor Knighten
First Grade
Alexa Beasley
Kintley Flowers
Kyndal Hadley
Alexa Hardy
Second Grade
Makenzie McGhee
Emmalee Grimes
Braxton Dinc
Logan DIller
Camden Jacobson
Third Grade
Avery Stuckey
Logan Morris
Raleigh Warr
Fourth Grade
Samantha Minchew
Braylan Shelly
Tristan Johnson
Emily Jarvis
Fifth Grade
Noah Faulkner
Zakyla Smith
Callie Davis
Troy Ard
Emmalee Grimes and Callie Davis have been selected to represent Bratt Elementary as Students of the Month for Escambia County.
Get Help Wrapping Your Gifts From The Tate Band
December 12, 2017
The Tate Band Showband of the South will be wrapping gifts for donations at Walmart on Highway 29 in Ensley. Look for the big white tent and the Tate Showband trailer near the entrance.
Tate Band Gift Wrap Schedule:
- Tuesday, Dec. 12 — 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 15 — 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday Dec. 16 — 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 17 — 12:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, Dec. 19 — 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 20 — 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 22 — 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 23 — 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 24 — 11 am. – 5p.m.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Barrineau Park Historical Society Holds Annual Christmas Dinner
December 10, 2017
The Barrineau Park Historical Society held their annual Christmas Dinner Saturday night. The group enjoyed a great meal, singing and more. Guest speaker was Dr. Brian Rucker of Pensacola who talked about ordinary life in Pensacola before and after the Civil War. Photos by Bonnie Exner for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
A Father Lost – Help A Local Family In Need This Christmas
December 7, 2017
NorthEscambia.com enlisting the help of our readers to help a local family in need this Christmas.
Recently, the father died unexpectedly — and too late for the family to seek Christmas help from other local groups.The family’s need and situation have been vetted, and all items will be collected and distributed to the family by Ernest Ward Middle School, where some of the children attend.
Items from the list below or gift cards (no cash) can be dropped off at Ernest Ward Middle School by Wednesday, December 13. If you, your church or business would like to “adopt” a full person’s list, please email news@northescambia.com.
The family’s Christmas Wish List is as follows:
Mother
- Adult coloring books, colored pencils and crayons
- (Vallarta’s) Mexican food
- Clothing – size 6 pants, medium tops
- Alabama logo items
- Shower and bath gels
- Family board games
13-year old male (likes Alabama logo items, football, favorite color is green)
- Fishing gear
- Basketball
- Bookstore gift card
- Athletic (Nike) socks
- Camo coat
- Sizes: Medium coat, 28-28 pants, medium shirt, size 8.5-9 shoe
14-year old male (likes music, rap, radio, favorite color is black)
- MP3 player
- Bicycle
- Rip sticks
- Skateboard
- Camo coat
- Sizes: Medium coat, 28-28 pants, medium shirt, size 8.5-9 shoe
16-year old male (likes Alabama logo items, favorite color is red)
- Basketball shorts (Alabama logo)
- Basketball
- Skittles
- Color/drawing supplies
- Sizes: M-L coat, 33-32 pants, medium shirt, size 10.5 shoe
17-year old male (enjoys Playstation, basketball; favorite color blue)
- Michael Jordan basketball clothing
- Fishing gear
- baseball hats
- Sizes: large coat, 33-32 pants, large shirt, size 11 shoe
Fifth Annual Rotary Tree of Remembrance Project Gets Underway
December 4, 2017
The Fifth Annual Rotary Tree of Remembrance Project kicked off Sunday at Cordova Mall.
The Tate High School choir provided sounds of the season and honored guests included local Pearl Harbor survivors.
Benefiting several local charities, invites the families of our community to place ribbons bearing the names of loved ones and special messages of love and hope on the tree and to make a donation of their choice, which will support several local charities. Ribbons will be available from Dec. 3 through Dec. 24 at the tree.
Volunteers will be available at all times for assistance. Donations made at the tree will support The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart, Gulf Coast Kids’ House, Covenant Hospice, Simon Youth Foundation, Reading is Fundamental and Rotary’s Camp Florida.
In 2013, over $3,000 was collected when the area’s first Rotary Tree of Remembrance made its debut at Cordova Mall. In 2016, over $11,000 was collected with 1800 ribbons decorating the Tree during the holiday season.
This Rotary International community-service project is provided by the Rotary E-Club of South East USA and the Caribbean, Cordova Rotary Club and the combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola (CROP).
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Molino Holds Annual Christmas Parade (With Photo Gallery)
December 3, 2017
The annual Molino Christmas Parade was held Saturday morning on Crabtree Church Road. After the parade, Santa Claus met with lots of good boys and girls at the Molino Ballpark.
Sponsored by the Molino Recreation Association, proceeds from the parade are used to benefit needy children in the Molino area during the Christmas season.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: The annual Molino Christmas Parade Saturday morning. NorthEscambia.com by Jo Ann Hope, Haley Smith, Dara Estrin, Crystal Godwin and Kellie Odom, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Flomaton Christmas Parade
December 3, 2017
The annual Christmas Parade rolled through the streets of Flomaton Saturday morning. The parade featured floats, vehicles, the Flomaton High School cheerleaders and band, plenty of candy throws and Santa Claus.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
