July 2017 - Page 18 of 21

Sherry Digmon

Celebrating freedom

It would be difficult to sit through the First Assembly of God Celebration of Freedom service and not be moved. Each year, the church holds a patriotic service on the Sunday nearest July 4th. This year, the celebration was held Sunday, July 2. It’s always a moving tribute to America, Old Glory and the men and women who have fought and continue to fight for our freedom. Celebration of Freedom…

Scout fun day planned

Amanda Gibbs of Boy Scout Troop 26 and Cub Scout Pack 275 is sponsoring a Scout Family Fun Day on July 22 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Boy Scout Hut and Ball Park on Carney and Craig streets. You’re invited to join them for lots of fun and activities. There will be displays showing what scouting is about, an information booth to answer your questions about scouting…

GECA rehearsal under way

The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts’ production of “Annie” is set for July 27-30 and August 3-6. Shown at a recent rehearsal, the “orphans” run through “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile,” one of their dance numbers. The orphans are, from left, first row, Aleah Livingston, Presley Johnson, Emma Mast; second row, Nevaeh Cox, Montana Carnley; third row, Sydney Mast, Summer Bondurant, Leah Miller; fourth row, Isabella Sanders,…

Deadline approaching in Patriotic Art Poster Contest

The deadline is less than two weeks away in the Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary to Post 7016 Summer Patriotic Art Poster Contest. Children ages 4-15 have the opportunity to compete for prize money in four age categories: 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, and 13-15. The winner in each age group will receive $25. This poster contest is a local follow-up to the National VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Scholarship Contest…

Absentee voting for US Senate special election

The following information was provided by John Robert Fountain, Escambia County Circuit Clerk. Any qualified elector may vote an absentee ballot by mail or in person at the absentee election manager’s office, if he or she makes an application in writing not less than five days prior to the election and meets one of the following requirements: The person will be out of the county or the state on Election…