January 1 2010

23rd Annual Polar Bear Dip
Flora-Bama Lounge & Package
(850) 492-0611 or (251) 980-5118
www.florabama.com
Adhere to tradition by celebrating the New Year with an icy cold dip into the Gulf of Mexico. Festivites begin at noon on New Year's Day.

Polar Bear Plunge
Pensacola Beach, FL
(850) 932-1500
www.visitpensacolabeach.com
The emerald waters of Santa Rosa Sound are filled with those hardy souls who wade, swim and scurry to the finish line. Heaping bowls of black-eyed peas wait to warm them. Entry fee benefits the Chamber - Paradise Bar and Grill.

January 8 2010

Senior Snowbird Expo
Emerald Coast Conference Center
Fort Walton Beach, FL
(850) 244-8191
www.fwbchamber.org
The Senior Snowbird Expo is the area's largest Snowbird trade show featuring entertainment, food and fun. The event takes place at the Emerald Coast Conference Center from 8am to 12 noon. $1 admission.

39th Anniversary event of the National Seashore
Gulf Islands National Seashore
(850) 934-2600
www.nps.gov/guis/index.htm
At Naval Live Oaks Visitor Center. Encore presentation of the Public Broadcasting production of Gulf Islands National Seashore: The Treasure of the Gulf Coast.

January 17 2010

Gulf Coast Bridal Faire
Emerald Coast Conference Center
Fort Walton Beach, FL
www.gulfcoastbridalfaire.com
You are cordially invited to attend the Premier Bridal Event of the year! Come and plan your wedding in one day! Door prizes galore! 3 Give-A-Ways! Admission: $10 per person (children under 5 admitted free). A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Emerald Coast Chapter, ABWA Scholarship Fund. Tickets are available at the event only. Box office opens at 12:00 noon.