Friday, January 17th, 2020

What’s Happening in January The Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce would like to Welcome our
Fri 17th (8 am)-Sat 18th (5 pm) The 10th Annual Apalachicola Newest Board Members:
Oyster Cook-off Downtown Apalachicola at Riverfront Park.
Silent auction, oysters galore, shrimp and many more goodies Sarah Kirkland, manager of The Georgian Hotel in Carrabelle. “I believe with the
to eat. Live music, kids activities, dancing performances….to help of all the Franklin County business’s, we can build up our communities’ value
learn more, go to: http://carrabelle.org/things-to-do/events- and reputation for being a great vacation spot.”
calendar/apalachicola-oyster-cook-off/877/ Fundraiser for the
Apalachicola Volunteer Fire Department. Randy Lee, Christie’s Cottage Living. “My goal is to be deeply involved in the
Fri 17th The FAMU Jazz Quartet 8 pm at Rio Carrabelle. Enjoy community”
their diversity of music in a performance of Jazz Standards,
Blues, and Bebop. Doors open at 7:30 pm. BYOB. Tickets are We appreciate the new ideas and energy of our newest Board Members! A
$ 20 per person. Seating is limited, so reservations are required Chamber of Commerce is a team effort in providing services to our Members,
and can be made online at www.riocarrabellecom visitors, and the community as a whole. Big plans for 2020 so stay tuned!
Sat 18th Weems Medical Center East in Carrabelle, FL will be
hosting Kelly Williams of Big Bend Hospice as she shares
information about their volunteer program. If you are Results of the Camp Gordon Johnston Golf Tournament are in!
interested in learning about the Big Bend Hospice Volunteer Last month St. James Bay Golf Resort hosted the Museum’s event which raised
program in Franklin County and how you can help, please come $ 1,500 for the Camp Gordon Johnston WW II Museum.
anytime from 8-12 pm. A total of 10 teams played, with a tie for first place as two teams scored a 44.
Sat 18th Stop by our farmer's "country" market at the Crooked This year’s winning teams were:
River Lighthouse! Featuring local vendors from our community
offering a little of everything from locally made goods, veggies,
baked goods, coffee, art and more. Every 1st and 3rd Saturday
starting from 9 am-1 pm at the Crooked River Lighthouse Park.
New vendors are always welcome. If you are interested in
participating, please call the lighthouse for more information at
850-697-2732
Sun 19th Vastra 3 pm at Cat Pointe Music, 29 Island Dr.
Eastpoint. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the performance.
BYOB is allowed & encouraged. Admission to all performances
is $ 15 per person. To purchase advance tickets and to learn
more about the performers, go to their website:
www.catpointemusic.com Greg Bowers, Lee Harper, Bob Heide and Paul Riegelmeyer
Fri 24th-Sun 26th Butts & Clucks Cook-Off on the Bay, a
sanctioned event by the Florida BBQ Association, in Battery
Park, Apalachicola. Sponsorships still available,& appreciated!
For more info, call (850) 653-9419.
Sat 25th Sawmills of Franklin County at C-Quarters Marina 10
am-noon. Entertaining Historian Gibby Conrad will tell
fascinating tales of the most prosperous times in our county, &
the hard- working families who worked the mills. Free program
presented by the Carrabelle History Museum. For more info,
call (850) 697-2141.
Sat 25th Spaghetti Dinner at Chillas Hall in Lanark Village.
Delizioso Italian dinner including your choice of several different
sauces, with or without meatballs, salad, bread, beverage &
dessert for an $ 8 donation. Dinner served between 5-7:30 pm.
Benefits the restoration & maintenance of the non-profit golf Mike Rasmussen, Larry Hatfield, David Walker, and Skip Kemp
course & the only medical helipad site in this area.
Sat 25th Tocamos Mas 8 pm at Rio Carrabelle. South of the The top six teams each won a round of golf at area golf courses such as
border meets Forgotten Coast when traditional Latin & Cuban Southwood, Summerbrooke and Bay Point.
music fills the stage. Tap your toes to favorite Mambo, Thank you to all who participated, volunteered and, of course, hosted this fun
Merengue, Bolero, & Cha Cha tunes. Doors open at 7:30 pm. event for such a great cause. See you on the course………
BYOB. Tickets are $ 20 per person. Reservations required.
Sat 26th Eco-Education Outing: Kayak, Chattahoochee to
Ocheesee-12 miles/3 to 4 hours Our volunteer-led eco-outings
are fun and memorable. Group size is limited, and registration is
required. Trips are donation based. Schedule subject to change
based on river and weather conditions. Please contact us at
outreach@apalachicolariverkeeper.org to register or call 850-
653-8936.
Sun 26th Riely OConner & Molly B. Moon 3 pm at Cat Pointe
Music, 29 Island Dr. Eastpoint. Doors open 30 minutes prior to
the performance. BYOB is allowed & encouraged. Admission to
all performances is $ 15 per person. To purchase advance tickets
and to learn more about the performers, go to their website:
www.catpointemusic.com
Sun 26th INCONCERT Presents: Benjamin Sung & David Kalhous,
Beethoven Sonatas. 4 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church in
Apalachicola. $ 10 Admission per person at the door (cash only).
Students free. Open seating. Reception held at Trinity’s Benedict
Hall following the performance.
Fri 31st Dueling Pianos Show: The Barry & Gary Show at the
Crooked River Grill. A buffet-style dinner served at 6 pm, show
starts at 6:30 pm. $ 35 for an unforgettable night of food &
entertainment. Get your tickets today by calling (850) 697-5050.
What’s Happening in early February
Black History Month at the Camp Gordon Johnston WW II
Museum Special exhibits commemorating the anniversary of the
Iwo Jima Battle & African-American Servicemen. For more info,
go to: http://carrabelle.org/things-to-do/events-calendar/black-
history-month-at-camp-gordon-johnston/1399/
Sat 1st Farmer's "country" market at the Crooked River
Lighthouse 9 am- 1 pm Featuring local vendors from our
community offering a little of everything from locally made goods,
veggies, baked goods, coffee, art and more. New vendors are
always welcome. If you are interested in participating, please call
the lighthouse for more information at 850-697-2732
Sun 2nd Douce Ambiance: Jazz with a gypsy Flavor! 3 pm at Cat
Pointe Music, 29 Island Dr. Eastpoint. Doors open 30 minutes
prior to the performance. BYOB is allowed & encouraged.
Admission to all performances is $ 15 per person. To purchase
advance tickets and to learn more about the performers, go to
their website: www.catpointemusic.com
For More info on any Carrabelle Chamber Member events & activities
See our website www.carrabelle.org under “Things to Do” /Events
Calendar or the Community Calendar
The Franklin County Sheriff’s
Office has opened the
substation in Carrabelle, 710
SE Ave B. The office hours are
Tuesday and Thursday from
10am until 4pm. If you’re in
the area and have questions
or need assistance, stop by
and see a staff member.
105 St. James Ave. (Hwy 98) www.carrabelle.org chamber@nettally.com
Highlighted below are a few of our 2019 accomplishments and on-going
projects. These are all possible because of generous supporters like you. Over
the past year Apalachicola Riverkeeper:
• Boosted our River Patrol efforts and stepped up our visual survey reports.
• Secured funding for a Water Quality Monitoring Program. After Hurricane
Michael, we recognized the need for responsive water quality testing, including
collecting baseline data. Microplastics sampling was also launched this year.
• Removed 6 tons of trash and debris in a single day from the shores and water
of the Apalachicola River and Bay alongside 375 volunteers during the annual
International Coastal Clean-Up.
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• Led our 12 Annual RiverTrek public outreach and fundraising campaign. This
dynamic group of kayaking volunteers spent months working in their respective
communities raising both funds and awareness for the protection of the
Apalachicola River. Additionally, the support crew volunteers energized us all
with their seamless assistance.
• Joined advocacy forces with 13 other Florida Waterkeepers. Waterkeepers
Florida has formed to work collaboratively to improve the state’s water quality
policies, especially in the areas of pollution prevention and pollution violation
enforcement.
• Built the framework for a multi-year Slough Restoration Project to begin in
2020. You can follow our blog and e-news to get updates on this major project.
• Continued the legal challenge to the Army Corps of Engineers’ Environmental
Impact Study (EIS). The flawed EIS guides the Corps’ updated Water Control
Manual which is used to manage the freshwater flow from upstream reservoirs.
• Worked with regional stakeholders and conservation allies to bring continued
attention to the potential and lasting impacts of oil and gas drilling on rivers,
streams and groundwater of the Apalachicola River watershed.
• Led monthly eco-educational hiking and kayak outings throughout the
Apalachicola River Basin for community members with emphasis on regional
history and ecology.
• Continued work with University of Florida researchers on the Vegetation
Restoration Research Project.
• Conducted numerous educational motorboat trips for community leaders,
elected officials, media members and others to demonstrate the connectivity of
the Apalachicola River and Bay system. This advances the understanding of the
inextricable connection of the region’s ecology and economy.
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As you can see, Apalachicola Riverkeeper remains actively committed
to its mission. Please consider a contribution to support our continued
work. Gift memberships are also a thoughtful way to recognize a special
occasion. Your timely, tax-deductible gift will further our efforts to protect
the Apalachicola River Basin. Again, thank you for your steadfast
support. In 2020, let’s continue our work together to protect Florida’s
Apalachicola River and Bay. On behalf of the staff and board of directors,
we wish you and yours a joyous New Year. And we all hope to see you on
the water in 2020! For the River and Bay, Georgia Ackerman, Riverkeeper
and Executive Director