End Date: December 10; Duration: 25 Days
Niceville Library Cookie Swap - The library will be hosting a Cookie Swap on Thursday, December 10 from 10:30 - 11:30am. You can pick up an information sheet at the library. Each person registered will be required to bring 5 dozen cookies. The number may be changed depending on the number of people registered. Coffee and tea will be provided. Registration is required. Please register by Saturday, December 5, 2009. For more information, call the Niceville Public Library at 850.729.4070.

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 729-4070
Event Time: 10:30 - 11:30am
Event Type: Food & Wine

The Florida Army National Guard Interactive Game Experience Exhibit, featuring the latest electronic games, is coming to the Northwest Florida State College Niceville Campus on Friday, November 20 from 10am - 6pm. The Interactive Game Experience features more than 30 of today's most popular electronic games (for the Ninetendo Wii, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles. Eighteen game consoles will be set up in the parking lot outside of the Raiders basketball gym.

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 377-2246 or8507296022
Event Time: 10am - 6pm
Event Type: Community Events

End Date: November 22; Duration: 2 Days
The Northwest Florida Ballet will perform "The Nutcracker" at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville November 21 at 7:30pm and November 22 at 2pm. 850.664.7787

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 664-7787
Website: www.nfballet.org
Event Time: See Above
Event Type: Performing Arts

Act4Murder presents "Mobbed Up for Murder" at Guglielmo's Italian Grill in Crestview on November 23 at 5:30pm. 850.682.2002

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 682-2002
Event Time: 5:30pm
Event Type: Performing Arts

End Date: November 24; Duration: 2 Days
The Destin Library will host Thanksgiving crafts for children at the library on 150 Sibert Avenue. Children ages 10 years and younger are invited to stop by and create a holiday craft (door hanger or pumpkin wreath). On November 23, 2:30 - 4:30pm ; on November 24 5:30 - 7:30pm. This event is free and is open to the public. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, call the Destin Library at 850.883.8572 extension 108.

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 883-8572 extension108
Event Time: see above
Event Type: Holiday Events, Kids Events

End Date: September 4; Duration: 99 Days
The Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park and Cultural Center, along with the Friends of the Museums, presents an original exhibit titled "Pirates: The Last Scourge of the Gulf" opening May 29, 10am - 4:30pm. The exhibit is scheduled to be on display all summer inside the Indian Temple Mound Museum Lazarus Education Center. The exhibit examines the real pirates who swept across the Gulf of Mexico in the early 19th Century and wreaked havoc on American shipping along the Gulf Coast from Texas to Florida. Coast is $5 plus tax for adults; $4.50 plus tax for seniors 55 and older and military personnel; and $3 plus tax for children 3 - 17.

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 833-9595

End Date: August 1; Duration: 48 Days
Come to Geana's Art Gallery and Custom Framing for art classes. Open to children ages 11 and up; and adults. All supplies are included in the $40 flat fee.

Additional Information
Email: ami_susi@hotmail.com
Phone: (850) 650-0779
Event Type: Arts & Crafts

End Date: August 28; Duration: 59 Days
The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida is pleased to announce "Patriotic Impressions", a new exhibit by Local Color Artists Group on view through August 28, Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm. This patriotic salute features original works of art in a variety of media created by ten local artists including collage, porcelain, acrylic, watercolor, oils and wood. The exhibit is one of a series of presentations by the Heritage Museum honoring Eglin Air Force Base's 75th Anniversary and local military heritage. All work is available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Museum. Admission is $2. Free for HMNF members and children under 4.

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 678-2615
Website: www.heritage-museum.org
Event Time: 10am-4pm
Event Type: Arts & Crafts

To be held at the Emerald Coast Conference Center. Tournament to be held from 9a-3p; High Rank Testing from 6p-9p. For additional information, please contact Kevin Mathis at the number listed below or go to their website.

Additional Information
Email: km360@aol.com
Phone: (850) 862-5558
Website: www.theamai.com
Event Time: See Above
Event Type: Sporting Events

The SUP JAM is a stand up paddle board event series open to the public. Through September, paddlers will race for prizes and bragging rights. Demonstration boards will be on hand for those who want to learn more about the sport.

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 259-5874
Website: www.watermagulfcoast.com
Event Time: 5:15pm
Event Type: Sporting Events