Independent News‘Caring’ Archives
Outstanding Citizen Diplomats honored
The Gulf Coast Diplomacy Council recognized four women who have volunteered their time and energy to the International Visitor Leadership Program: Pensacola Councilwoman Maren DeWeese; Elaine Mager, Pensacola City Council executive assistant; Sena Maddison, Protocol Officer for Escambia County [...]
Flip Flop Fling
The American Red Cross of Northwest Florida will be holding its largest fundraising event of the year, the Flip Flop Fling on Thursday, May 10 at the Pensacola Country Club. Break out your Hawaiian gear for the luau-themed evening featuring an exclusive dinner created by nationally renowned [...]
For whom the Marine Bell tolls
Press Release: Marine Memorial Bell to Arrive in Pensacola on Saturday (April 27, 2012) Following a bell casting ceremony on Thursday in Cincinnati, the memorial bell for the Marine Aviation Marine Memorial Bell Tower is on its way home to Pensacola. At the Thursday ceremony, Pensacola Mayor [...]
Like This
Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz, PLLC is teaming up with the Southern Youth Sports Association (SYSA). Starting Monday, April 23, the law firm will donate $1 for every ‘like’ it receives on Facebook within a two-week period. “Our firm supports many community enhancing programs, [...]
Volunteers Needed
The Special Olympics Escambia/Santa Rosa is looking for volunteers to become a part of the local team. Volunteers offer sports training and competition while helping the athletes grow and showcase their skills. Volunteers also benefit by gaining a greater understanding of and appreciation for [...]
Stamp Out Hunger
Escambia and Santa Rosa County letter carriers are joining forces to Stamp Out Hunger in the community. This is the 20th year for Stamp Out Hunger and is the nation’s largest single-day food drive. In 2011, drive organizers in Escambia and Santa Rosa communities collected more than 200,000 pounds [...]
Run for Their Lives
Lakeview Center’s annual fundraiser, “Run for Their Lives,” is a 5k run/walk race that won’t slow down. Now it its fifth year, the race is held in April in recognition of Sexual Violence Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 1.3 million women are [...]
Chocolate Lovers Unite
Tickets are now available for Chocolate Fest 2012. Advance tickets are $10 and are available at Gulf Coast Kid’s House, Sandy Sansing Dealerships, the downtown Gulf Coast Community Bank, Sam’s Club and online. Tickets are $15 at the door. The Chocolate Fest will be Saturday, April 21 from 12 [...]
IN Rising Star Jessica Jensen awarded grant
Jessica Jensen, an IN 2010 Rising Star, has been awarded a grant by the Challenged Athletes Foundation® to purchase a new racing bike for the pursuit of qualifying for the 2014 Paralympic Games in Brazil. Jessica is a cancer survivor and amputee. She was diagnosed in 2007 with an "Epithelial [...]
StarFest 2012
StarFest 2012, the annual telethon for United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Florida will be tapes at Cordova Mall, Saturday, April 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. The filming is open to the public. The show will be hosted by Pat Windham, Bobby Likis, Buzz Ritchie, Brent Lane of Cat Country and more. Acts such [...]
Blue to Better
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and to raise awareness to the cause the Gulf Coast Kid’s House is having its first “Blue Out” Day as part of the From Blue to Better campaign. GCKH is asking local businesses, churches and civic organizations to recognize how the community can help [...]
Amazing accomplishment of Pensacola Bay Area Impact 100
Last week,I had the privilege of attending the announcement event of the Pensacola Bay Area Impact 100. What started nine years ago as casual discussion at a party has grown to 728 members. With each member giving $1000 and there being no paid staff, Impact will hand out this fall seven grants of [...]