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Opportunity Place to Host Fundraising Event

Opportunity Place, Inc. (OPI) is celebrating 15 years in service with a Harlem Nights Casino signature event on Saturday, November 18 at The Island Resort on Okaloosa Island.

Café Thirty-A to Host Annual Christmas Charity Ball on December 2nd

Café Thirty-A, located at 3899 East County Hwy 30A, will host its annual Christmas Charity Ball benefiting Caring and Sharing of South Walton on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

Beau Interiors Rings in the Holidays with Their Annual Christmas Open House

Beau Interiors invites the community to attend their Annual Christmas Open House on Saturday, November 11th from 10am-5pm. Guests will celebrate the season with festive treats and sweets, champagne, storewide sales, giveaways throughout the day, and much more. Attendees are invited to shop for a cause with a portion of the event proceeds benefiting Caring & Sharing of South Walton.

Registration Is Open for the 22nd Annual Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K

The Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K, presented by SEASIDE®, is back, launching its 22nd year of racing. Registration, presented by Visit South Walton, is now open for Race Weekend from February 16–18, 2024, further establishing this event as a signature running event and paramount fundraiser in Northwest Florida. Every year, athletes from around the world converge in Seaside, Florida, for this fundraiser benefiting The Seaside School.

Caring and Sharing of South Walton Launches Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program

Walton County remains one of the fastest growing counties in Florida. As our community grows, so do the needs of our community. In order to keep up with the increased needs of Walton County residents, Caring & Sharing of South Walton has launched a new fundraising program.

18th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction

The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) is pleased to announce that the 18th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by the Jumonville Family raised $3.5 million for children in need in Northwest Florida.

Hosted April 28 and 29 to a sold-out crowd of more than 600 guests, proceeds from the auction benefit DCWAF’s 16 partner children’s charities in Northwest Florida.

Dive Into Creativity with Cultural Arts Alliance

Art Month Walton County, an initiative led by the Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County and sponsored in part by Visit South Walton, will provide a full month of creative offerings in May, including the “Under The Sea” fundraiser for the Underwater Museum of Art, 35th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival, Longleaf Writers Conference, Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach, The Sound of Music at Emerald Coast Theatre Company, Open Mic Night with Emerald Coast Storytellers, Sinfonia Goes Pop in Alys Beach, events at The Foster Gallery, and more. All happenings take place in Walton County and are part of the Art Month mission to bring together communities, organizations and businesses to present quality and diverse arts entertainment.

Restaurant Paradis’ Seventh Annual Prohibition Repeal Dinner Raises $14,000 for Food for Thought Outreach

ROSEMARY BEACH, Fla. (January 16, 2023) – Restaurant Paradis is pleased to announce their seventh..

Emerald Ball Benefiting Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast

Tickets are now on sale for the Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation’s 2023 Emerald Ball to benefit Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast, the event is Saturday, February 4 at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Resort Golf and Spa and is presented by Howard Group, Grand Boulevard, and Silver Sands Premium Outlets.

The Friends of Chef Brannon Janca to Host Janca’s Jingle Bell Jamboree Dec. 17

A group of locals has come together to help Chef Brannon Janca, owner of Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. The holiday fundraiser, called Janca’s Jingle Bell Jamboree, will be held at Down Island on December 17, 2022 from 6-9PM and will include live music, a wine walkabout, local area chef demos, a large silent auction, a professional photo booth, and so much more.

Fore Her Announces Expanded Annual Pink Walk & 5K Jan. 28, 2023

The Pink Walk Benefiting Fore Her is back and better than ever! The event which takes place on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at The Village of Baytowne Wharf will introduce a timed 5k race in addition to the Survivor Stroll and annual Walk. The community is invited to walk or run with friends and family, wear pink, and have fun while raising funds for breast cancer patients in financial need.

Soleil to Host Thompson Winery Vintners Dinner Benefiting Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center

Chef Michael Sichel of Soleil in Destin, Florida will host another Chef’s Table Wine Dinner, only this time it will benefit the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center. The dinner will feature wines from Thompson Winery in Russian River Valley, CA. Guests will arrive and be seated at the Chef’s table for a five course dinner – each course paired with a Thompson Winery wine. Chef will walk guests through each course, describing the wines and why they were chosen to pair with the dish.