Independent News‘Caring’ Archives
Bridges to Circles hosting informational session for the public
The public is invited to attend a one-hour informational about Catholic Charities Bridges to Circles initiative and learn how to get involved. Attendees can choose the session that best fits their schedule from the following list: Monday, November 12 from 5:30-6:30 pm; Tuesday, November 13, 2012 [...]
Weekend news roundup: trial, Airbus, Impact, new website
1. Last trial on Okaloosa County Sheriff kickback schemes Former Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office employee Randall Holcombe faces court today in Pensacola charges for racketeering and grand theft charges--the last trial involving Sheriff Charlie Morris' bonus kickback schem. Morris’ [...]
Raining pizzas tonight for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Papa Murphy’s Pizza is going to make it rain --pizzas --- tonight 6 p.m. at Tiger Point Golf and Country Club. They are dropping about 250 parachutes and pizzas from the sky – kids with the local non-profit, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida will be catching their dinners tonight. [...]
Marine helps boy finish Pensacola Triathlon
CNN has reported that during the 2012 Sea Turtle Triathlon in Pensacola, a young boy's prosthetic limb broke during the run. Local Marines who had volunteered to help monitor the course picked him up and carried him the rest of the way to the finish line. There weren't very many dry eyes in the [...]
Spirit Works: New comprehensive program to help locals find work
By Shelby Smithey... Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida is launching a new program that will help people struggling to find work get back on their feet. Spirit Works, a regional jobs initiative, will assist people in Pensacola and surrounding counties find and retain employment. The [...]
Reunion for Panhandle Girl Scouts set for Oct. 13
By Shelby Smithey... Former and current Girl Scouts are encouraged to attend the Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle’s reunion Saturday, Oct. 13 at the UWF Conference Center to celebrate the organization’s 100th year. Hosted by UWF President Judy Bense, former Girl Scout and 2011 Women [...]
Beating Hearts at Pensacola Museum of Art
Beating Hearts: Stories of Domestic Violence is a collection of photographs and text that reflect the individual experiences of victims of abuse. The stories were documented by Louisiana residents Kate Sartor Hilburn and Terrie Queen Autrey, both of [...]
20th Annual Wreaths Across America
Press Release: On September 26, the Three Rivers Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution announced its partnership with Wreaths Across America to double the number of wreaths at Barrancas National Cemetery this Christmas as part of the 20th Annual Wreaths Across America. “The [...]
Halloween Spooktacular Bowl-A-Thon
Get your family and friends together for some Halloween FUN to support Special Olympics athletes! The Halloween Spooktacular Bowl-A-Thon will take place on Sunday, October 21st at 3 p.m. at Liberty Lanes bowling alley in Pensacola. Enjoy two hours of fun-filled bowling with music, food and [...]
2nd Annual Arrogant Steak Cook-Off
The 2nd Annual Arrogant Steak Cook-Off will be held October 4th at Seville Quarter beginning at 5:30 p.m.. Competitive cooking teams will be serving up New York Strip steaks for ticket-holders to sample and each attendee will get to vote for their favorite steak. At the end of the night we will [...]
Think Beyond moves two initiatives forward
Press Release: A diverse group of experts, entrepreneurs, business and community leaders came together on September 27th at the Pensacola Museum of Art to move sustainable ideas forward in the community. The gathering was the third quarterly meeting of Think Beyond Pensacola, a not-for-profit [...]
Be A Part of GCKH Panhandle Charitable Open
Gulf Coast Kid’s House is seeking golfers, sponsors and silent auction donations for the upcoming Panhandle Charitable Open. The 11th Annual Panhandle Charitable Open (PCO) Golf Tournament will be held on Friday and Saturday, September 28th and 29that the Marcus Pointe Golf Club. This Two [...]