Who Needs Reindeer? Santa Arrives In Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet
December 3, 2017
Who needs Rudolph and those tiny little reindeer when you have a Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet? The U.S. Navy and Marine Corp welcome Santa and his helpers to Pensacola to spend time with Blue Angels families on Saturday. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Crowds Enjoy An ‘Evening in Bethlehem’ (With Photo Gallery)
December 2, 2017
The Eighth Annual Evening in Bethlehem was presented Friday and Saturday nights at Gonzalez United Methodist Church.
The church recreated the town of Bethlehem, with more than 15 stops representing the inn, blacksmith shop, manger and other aspects of the Biblical city. Guides led visitors on an entertaining tour of the city to experience the Nativity story as if they were a part of it.
For a photo gallery from Friday night’s presentation, click here.
Pictured: “Evening in Bethlehem” Friday night at the Gonzalez United Methodist Church. Above, the manger scene with Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus. Pictured below: The innkeeper announces that there iis no room at the Bethlehem Inn. Pictured bottom: An angelic choir shares the good news of child born in Bethlehem. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Clubs Go Caroling (With Gallery)
December 1, 2017
Members of three Northview High School clubs went Christmas caroling Thursday at Byrneville Elementary School, the Century Health and Rehabilitation Center and Bratt Elementary School.
The group included students from Northview’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes, BETA Club and Student Government Association. Pictured: The Northview Christmas carolers spread a little Christmas cheer for the residents at Century Health and Rebab Thursday morning.
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Northview Beta Club Creates Living Poinsettia Christmas Tree
November 30, 2017
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the main hallway at Northview High School. The Northiew Beta Club sold 150 potted poinsettias as a fundraiser to create this living poinsettia tree. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Molino Library Names Turkey Coloring Contest Winners
November 29, 2017
The Molino Branch Library held a Thanksgiving turkey coloring contest, with prizes awarded to the top art in each age category. Picture above (L-R), with the artwork below in the same order, are contest winners (Name not submitted), age 12; Camden, age 8; Megan, age 5; and Georgia, age 3. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Lathram Chapel UMC Says Goodbye To Pastor Of 14 Years
November 27, 2017
Pastor Pam Avery presented her last sermon Sunday at Lathram Chapel United Methodist Church on Jack’s Branch Road. After nearly 14 years at Lathram Chapel, Avery has been appointed the assistant pastor at Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church. Avery is pictured top and inset. Pictured below: Avery’s last meeting with the Lathram Chapel Tuesday Morning Bible Study group. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Walnut Hill Girl Named Junior Rodeo Queen
November 26, 2017
Leila Ann Mason of Walnut Hill was recently crowned the 2017-2018 Alabama Junior Rodeo Association Queen. Mason, 11, is a sixth grader at Ernest Ward Middle School. The Alabama Junior Rodeo Association is a non profit organization that promotes the sport of rodeo to youth from kindergarten to 8th grade. The association promotes sportsmanship, good character and the rodeo life style. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Register Now For Molino Christmas Parade
November 25, 2017
The 15th Annual Molino Christmas Parade is set for next Saturday, December 2 at 11 a.m.
The parade route starts at the west end of Crabtree Church Road and ends and the Molino Ballpark were Santa Will be waiting to visit with all the good little boys and girls.
To participate in the parade, preregister at Jimmy’s Grill or register the day of the parade and be in line by 10:15 a.m.. Registration fees are $30 for floats; $20 for vehicles, motorcycles, tractors or golf carts; and $10 each for horses. No 4-wheelers or go-carts. All proceeds go directly back to the community to help children in need.
For more information, contact Karen Odom at (850) 281-4748 or Jimmy’s Grill at (850) 754-0041. Donations such as toys and non-perishable foot items can be dropped off at Jimmy’s Grill.
The rain date will be Sunday, December 4 at 2:30 p.m.
Pictured: Scenes from the 14th Annual Molino Christmas Parade in 2016. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Sunset Over Sunn Hemp (And What Exactly Is Sunn Hemp?)
November 24, 2017
North Escambia farmers sometimes turn to fields of a yellow-flowering crop to prevent soil erosion between regular crops like corn.
It’s called Sunn Hemp (that’s Crotalaria juncea L for the scientific types).
Sunn Hemp is a semi-tropical plant that is grown as a cover crop in the southeast. It’s a legume, growing in a variety of locations and returning nitrogen to the soil. It can also be used as a biomass to produce biofuels.
Pictured above: A golden setting sun Thanksgiving evening over a field of sunn hemp in Walnut Hill. Pictured below: A closer look at the sunn hemp flowers. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Camp Fire Century Presents Thanksgiving Play (With Photo Gallery)
November 23, 2017
The Camp Fire Century Youth Learning Center held their annual Thanksgiving Play last week.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery of the cutest Pilgrims and Indians around, click here.
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