Community Meetings 11-6
Audubon Society
The Choctawhatchee Audubon Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7 in Room 130 of the Student Services Center at the Niceville campus of Northwest Florida State College. Jeff Talbert, biologist and wildlife photographer, presents “Resource Management at Topsail Hill State Park.” The meeting is free and open to the public. Call 582-7064.
ECMS
John Voss, a retired air force officer who has been studying longevity for the last several years, will speak on “How to Live to 100” at the Emerald Coast Meditation Society meeting at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393 in Santa Rosa Beach. For information, email nancyjames@embarqmail.com.
Friends of the Destin Library
The Friends of the Destin Library’s meeting at 3 p.m. Nov. 8 will feature a performance by the Emerald Coast Theatre Company. This program is free and open to the public on a first come, first served basis.
American Legion
The house committee will meet at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 10 at American Legion Post 296, 311 Main St. in Destin. A Post Executive meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Call 837-3818.
B2B
Rob Brooks Realty, Black Tie Motorsport, Porsche of Destin and 654 Limo will host the third B2B meeting at Nov. 13 at Tuscany Italian Bistro in Destin. B2B marketing helped create Lead Generations for the community and members come together to share information, news, insights and knowledge of B2B marketing issues. Tuscany’s hosts the meeting the second Wednesday of each month. All businesses are invited.
Garden Club
Valparaiso Garden Club will meet at 9 a.m. Nov. 13 at Valparaiso Community Library. Bring items for a silent auction to benefit scholarships and plan to learn about gardening books and resources available at the library. Email marieharrison@valp.net.
Boy Scouts
A Boy Scout meeting will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at American Legion Post 296, 311 Main St.
Writers In Sandals
The Post Card — A Form of Communication will be the topic when Writers In Sandals meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 16 at the Destin Library.
FPRA
The Northwest Florida Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association will meet at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 19 at VUE on 30a. Kate Lunden, Zehnder Communications media supervisor, will present “Creating the Perfect Integrated Campaign.” Cost is $15/members, $12/students and $20/non-members. Make reservations by 5 p.m. Nov. 15 at Whitney@ProffittPR.com.
Embroiderers’ Guild
The Sand Dunes Chapter of Embroiderers’ Guild of America will meet from 9:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 21 at First United Methodist Church of Niceville. The night group meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call 496-3466.
Betterment Alliance
The Main Street Betterment Alliance meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the American Legion, 311 Main Street. Call 837-3818.
Destin Business Builders
Destin Business Builders Networking group meets from 7:15-8:45 every Wednesday at the Destin United Methodist Life Center. Call 651-1300, ext. 13.
Coffee and Cars
Emerald Coast Muscle Car Club hosts Coffee and Cars the last Sunday of every month in Uptown Station in Fort Walton Beach. For information, call 200-2465 or email dfureigh@fwb.org.
Food Buying Club
A small group interested in eating healthy and purchasing smart meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 125 Scottsdale Court in Mary Esther. On the second Tuesday, the group meets at Fountain Square in downtown Fort Walton Beach for the Growing Local film series. Call 863-4040.
Kiwanis Club of Destin
The Kiwanis Club of Destin meets every Thursday at 8 a.m. at the Destin Methodist Church Life Center on Beach Drive in Destin. The public is invited to attend the club’s weekly meetings.
Destin Rotary
The Destin Rotary meets at 7:15 a.m. every Tuesday at Rutherford’s 465. Call 269-1080.
Flotilla 1-4 USCG Auxiliary
Flotilla 1-4 USCG Auxiliary meets at 8 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month at Coast Guard Station Destin on Okaloosa Island. Anyone wishing to become a member is welcome to attend. Prior military duty is not required. Call 865-9130 or email www.flotilla14.info.
Optimist Club
The Destin Optimist Club meets at noon on the second Thursday of each month at The Lighthouse restaurant. Cost of lunch is $11. Call 650-2800.