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SUMMARY:Panama City Symphony Presents: Bella Notte
DESCRIPTION:Be part of a magical evening at Bella Notte\, a formal gala where elegance and artistry create an unforgettable experience. Begin with cocktails and live jazz in the Holley Rotunda\, followed by a gourmet dinner and a captivating performance by guest pianist Ilya Yakushev. Hosted by Music Director Sergey Bogza\, this black-tie-optional affair invites you to dress your best\, gather friends\, and support Panama City Symphony in a night of connection\, culture\, and inspiring music. \n\n\n\nFor tickets and reservations\, please call Operations Director\, Ellen Andrews\, (850)-785-7677. \n\n\n\nPanama City Symphony is seeking volunteers for their next event (Bella Notte) at FSU on Jan. 8th. \n\n\n\nSign up at  https://signup.com/go/YQuugGV
URL:https://bcc.grgs.dev/event/panama-city-symphony-presents-bella-notte/
LOCATION:FSU PC\, 4750 Collegiate Dr.\, Panama City\, Florida\, 32405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Panama City Symphony":MAILTO:operations@panamacitysymphony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250110T120000
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SUMMARY:Lynn Haven to name Chambers in honor of former Mayor
DESCRIPTION:On October 8\, 2024\, the Lynn Haven city commissioners approved naming the city hall commission chambers after former Mayor Walter T. Kelley. The City of Lynn Haven invites you to join us for a special dedication and naming ceremony to unveil the newly named chambers. Light refreshments and a reception will follow. \n\n\n\nMayor Kelley served as the Mayor of Lynn Haven from 1998 to 2015. His leadership and dedication have left a lasting impact on our community\, and we are thrilled to celebrate this historic milestone in the city’s history. \n\n\n\nMEDIA CONTACTS \n\n\n\nBlair Jennings\, Marketing & Communications Manager \n\n\n\nEmail: bjennings@cityoflynnhaven.com \n\n\n\nKate Nelson\, Marketing & Communications Coordinator \n\n\n\nEmail: knelson@cityoflynnhaven.com \n\n\n\nEbonee Burrell\, Marketing & Communications Coordinator \n\n\n\nEmail: eburrell@cityoflynnhaven.com
URL:https://bcc.grgs.dev/event/lynn-haven-to-name-chambers-in-honor-of-former-mayor/
LOCATION:Lynn Haven City Hall\, 825 Ohio Ave.\, Lynn Haven\, Florida\, 32444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="City of Lynn Haven":MAILTO:cityhall@cityoflynnhaven.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T210000
DTSTAMP:20240809T141349Z
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SUMMARY:Panama City Symphony Presents: Rachmaninoff and the Golden Age of Cinema
DESCRIPTION:The Symphony rolls out the red carpet to welcome back piano virtuoso Ilya Yakushev for a masterful performance of Rachmaninoff’s Concerto No. 2. Then follow the yellow brick road with the Symphony on a journey through the Golden Age of Cinema and a selection of Hollywood’s most memorable movie scores. It’s an evening of drama\, adventure\, and sweeping melodies worthy of an Oscar! \n\n\n\nhttps://panamacitysymphony.org/product/rachmaninoff-and-the-golden-age-of-cinema
URL:https://bcc.grgs.dev/event/panama-city-symphony-presents-rachmaninoff-and-the-golden-age-of-cinema/
LOCATION:Barbara W. Nelson Fine Arts Center\, 1200 Harrison Ave.\, Panama City\, FL\, 32401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Panama City Symphony":MAILTO:operations@panamacitysymphony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T163000
DTSTAMP:20240809T141636Z
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SUMMARY:Panama City Symphony Presents: Rachmaninoff and the Golden Age of Cinema
DESCRIPTION:The Symphony rolls out the red carpet to welcome back piano virtuoso Ilya Yakushev for a masterful performance of Rachmaninoff’s Concerto No. 2. Then follow the yellow brick road with the Symphony on a journey through the Golden Age of Cinema and a selection of Hollywood’s most memorable movie scores. It’s an evening of drama\, adventure\, and sweeping melodies worthy of an Oscar! \n\n\n\nhttps://panamacitysymphony.org/product/rachmaninoff-and-the-golden-age-of-cinema-2
URL:https://bcc.grgs.dev/event/panama-city-symphony-presents-rachmaninoff-and-the-golden-age-of-cinema-2/
LOCATION:Barbara W. Nelson Fine Arts Center\, 1200 Harrison Ave.\, Panama City\, FL\, 32401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Panama City Symphony":MAILTO:operations@panamacitysymphony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T090000
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DTSTAMP:20241204T151352Z
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SUMMARY:A Roadmap to Small Business Funding
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “A Roadmap to Small Business Funding” and take the first step towards securing the financial foundation your business needs to thrive. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your journey\, this workshop provides actionable insights that will propel your business toward success. Don’t miss this opportunity to map out your path to small business funding excellence!\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\nKelly Massey\, Florida SBDC at UWF\n\nMarsha Asbury-Turner\, First Capital Finance & Florida First Capital Finance Corporation\n\nLyndsey Blanks\, Hancock Whitney\n\n\nPlease note\, this is a virtual event. We’ll see you online!
URL:https://bcc.grgs.dev/event/a-roadmap-to-small-business-funding-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Florida SBDC at UWF":MAILTO:sbdc@uwf.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T170000
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SUMMARY:Safety Action Plan Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Bay County was awarded a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant from the federal government to create a safety action plan for improving safety on county roads and will hold a public meeting on Thursday\, Jan. 16 about the initiative.
URL:https://bcc.grgs.dev/event/safety-action-plan-meeting/
LOCATION:Bay County Government Center\, 840 W. 11th St.\, Panama City\, Florida\, 32401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Bay County Board of County Commissioners":MAILTO:ES_SocialMedia@baycountyfl.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T090000
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SUMMARY:Coff
DESCRIPTION:A gathering of those interested in local history\, will again take place this month. Your host is the Historical Society of Bay County\, It will be held Friday\, August 16\, 9-11 a.m. at the Bay County History Museum\, 133 Harrison Avenue. Again\, a special artifact will be brought out for viewing on that day only. Emphasis this month will be on the Ritz/Martin Theatre\, which is due to be renovated starting next month! The public is requested to bring any memorabilia\, especially photographs\, on the theatre to share with the society and the City of Panama City.
URL:https://bcc.grgs.dev/event/coff/
LOCATION:Bay County Historfy Museum\, 133 Harrison Avenue\, Panama City\, 32401
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historical Society of Bay County":MAILTO:rrhurst16@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250117T183000
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DTSTAMP:20250106T160147Z
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SUMMARY:Two Free Dance Lessons!
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URL:https://bcc.grgs.dev/event/two-free-dance-lessons/
LOCATION:Grand Square Hall\, 1105 Bob Little Rd.\, Panama City\, Florida\, 32404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="PC Square & Round Dance Association":MAILTO:katriley55@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250120T160000
DTSTAMP:20250107T180600Z
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SUMMARY:Annual MLK Festival
DESCRIPTION:The community is invited to join the City of Lynn Haven to celebrate at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Festival on Monday\, January 20\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Sharon Sheffield Park. \n\n\n\nThis commemorative event will feature performances by local organizations and highlight the rich cultural tapestry that unites our community. The tentative schedule is as follows (*subject to change): \n\n\n\n10:00AM – 10:20AM – DJ ET – Music   \n\n\n\n10:20AM – 10:50AM – Family Wealth Moguls – Band   \n\n\n\n10:50AM – 11:20AM – It’s Up 2U Choir – Choir  \n\n\n\n11:30AM – 12:00PM – Welcome and Opening Ceremony   \n\n\n\n12:00PM – 1:00PM – Dionzia Santiago & Friends – Band  \n\n\n\n1:20PM – 1:50PM – Dance Kraze – Dance  \n\n\n\n1:50PM – 2:20PM – Sapphire Elite Cheer – Cheer   \n\n\n\n2:30PM – 3:30PM – True Soul – Band   \n\n\n\n3:30PM – 4:00PM – DJ ET – Music  \n\n\n\nAttendees can explore offerings from booth vendors\, purchase festival t-shirts at The City of Lynn Haven tent\, and enjoy the variety of over 20 food trucks on site. \n\n\n\nThis festival promises a day of reflection\, entertainment\, diversity\, and harmony\, and will reinforce the principles that Dr. King dedicated his life to seeing through.  City Manager Vickie Gainer shares her enthusiasm for the upcoming event\, “The City of Lynn Haven is excited to continue this heartfelt tradition in our community. Our goal is to grow this festival each year and we invite everyone to come out and remember the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We look forward to this celebration and hope to see everyone at Sheffield Park on Monday\, January 20th.” \n\n\n\nFor any questions or inquiries on the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Festival\, please contact the Marketing & Communications Department at communications@cityoflynnhaven.com\, or visit www.cityoflynnhaven.com. \n\n\n\nMEDIA CONTACTS \n\n\n\nBlair Jennings\, Marketing & Communications Manager \n\n\n\nEmail: bjennings@cityoflynnhaven.com \n\n\n\nKate Nelson\, Marketing & Communications Coordinator \n\n\n\nEmail: knelson@cityoflynnhaven.com \n\n\n\nEbonee Burrell\, Marketing & Communications Coordinator \n\n\n\nEmail: eburrell@cityoflynnhaven.com
URL:https://bcc.grgs.dev/event/annual-mlk-festival/
LOCATION:Sharon Sheffield Park\, 901 Ohio Ave.\, Lynn Haven\, Florida\, 32444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="City of Lynn Haven":MAILTO:cityhall@cityoflynnhaven.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T170000
DTSTAMP:20241213T212510Z
CREATED:20241213T212509Z
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SUMMARY:BBIA's The Great American Home & Recreation Expo
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re looking to build\, remodel\, landscape\, upgrade your home—or even add some fun recreational toys to your collection—this event is your one-stop shop! Connect with local\, licensed experts and get inspired over 2 days of non-stop excitement. Admission is free\, and while tickets aren’t required to enter\, registering in advance gives you a chance to win a door prize. Sign up today and we’ll see you at the Expo!  \n\nFriday\, January 24 – Saturday\, January 25\n(9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
URL:https://bcc.grgs.dev/event/bbias-the-great-american-home-recreation-expo/
LOCATION:Boardwalk Beach Hotel & Convention Center\, 9600 S Thomas Drive\, Panama City Beach\, Florida\, 32408\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="BBIA":MAILTO:info@baybia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T190000
DTSTAMP:20250116T163423Z
CREATED:20250116T163422Z
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SUMMARY:GCSC Visual & Performing Arts Presents “Burn the Midnight Oil” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:This sculptural exhibit uses a combination of animal forms with found objects as a metaphor for the human experience. In particular\, it focuses on the experience of living with\, supporting and assisting individuals with severe mental health issues. The title of the show refers to the hard work and dedication that is required in living situations like these. The sculpture­­­s represent the heartbreak\, the isolation\, the encouragement\, the motivation\, the knowledge\, and the physical/mental struggle that takes place within such a household. \n\n\n\nStacey Holloway is an associate professor of sculpture at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. In addition to teaching\, Holloway is an active national mixed media artist\, sculptor\, and fabricator that works within a variety of media\, including drawing\, printmaking\, sculpture\, ceramics\, and interactivity. Through the exploration of storytelling and ethology\, she creates work that communicates a universal societal connectivity. \n\n\n\n\nThe exhibit will be on display in the Amelia Center Main Gallery (Room 112)\, from Friday\, January 24 to Friday\, February 21\n\n\n\nOpening reception is on January 24\, 5:00p.m. – 7:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nGallery hours are Monday – Thursday\, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.\, and Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nAdmission to the reception and the gallery is free and open to the public.\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact Pavel Amromin at pamromin@gulfcoast.edu\, 850-872-3886.
URL:https://bcc.grgs.dev/event/gcsc-visual-performing-arts-presents-burn-the-midnight-oil-exhibit/
LOCATION:GCSC Amelia Center Theatre\, 5230 W. Hwy. 98\, Panama City\, Florida\, 32401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="GCSC VPA":MAILTO:jmcatee@gulfcoast.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T200000
DTSTAMP:20240403T152424Z
CREATED:20240403T152423Z
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SUMMARY:Inspired for Excellence
DESCRIPTION:Girls Mentoring Group providing leadership skills\, exciting activities\, cooking classes\, and more! \n\n\n\nFor more information contact: ebudd@ewellsol.com or 850-821-2126
URL:https://bcc.grgs.dev/event/inspired-for-excellence/
LOCATION:Effective Wellness Solutions\, 730 Jenks Ave.\, Panama City\, Florida\, 32401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Effective Wellness Solutions":MAILTO:ebudd@ewellsol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T120000
DTSTAMP:20250114T160232Z
CREATED:20241202T191648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T160232Z
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SUMMARY:Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:So you’ve got that business idea. You may not know the first steps\, or you may want some guidance on if you’re taking the right steps. Let’s work with the ideas that have been forming in your head and see if we can make them into a tangible\, feasible small business. In this three-hour workshop\, we’ll take a deep dive into the following aspects of setting up a successful business:\n\nIs there a need for your product or service?\nCan you make money at it?\nAre you the right person to bring this to market?\nIs this business compatible with your personal goals?\nWhat rules\, laws\, and licensing apply to your business?\nWhat are funding options for your business?\nWhat about marketing strategies\, legal structures\, and taxation?\nWhat are your available resources?\n\nAlso\, after attending this workshop you’ll have access to a Florida SBDC Business Consultant to assist you at no cost as you create your business plan and move toward your goals!
URL:https://bcc.grgs.dev/event/starting-a-business-6/
LOCATION:TechFarms\, 7543 Holley Cir\, Panama City Beach\, 32408
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Florida SBDC at UWF":MAILTO:sbdc@uwf.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T130000
DTSTAMP:20250117T211723Z
CREATED:20250117T211719Z
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SUMMARY:Mobile Office Hours
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URL:https://bcc.grgs.dev/event/mobile-office-hours-3/
LOCATION:Bay County Chamber of Commerce\, 235 W. 5th Street\, Panama CIty\, Florida\, 32401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T190000
DTSTAMP:20250107T174638Z
CREATED:20250107T174637Z
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SUMMARY:BUSINESSES THAT SHAPED OUR TOWN
DESCRIPTION:This event celebrates some of the businesses that built our town’s foundation. This roundtable storytelling event will feature local icons sharing the origin stories of their family businesses\, including: \n        Carolyn and Jimmy Branch – Speedy Car Wash\, Jimmy’s Car Wash\, Chicken Box\, Jimmy’s Drive-In\, and Tallyho Drive-In\n•	Carolyn Cramer – Tommy Thomas Chevrolet\n•	Lee Casey – Boyette and Casey\n•	Paul and Lana Jane Lewis Brent – Junior Food Stores and Sunshine Food Stores\nEach guest will share humorous and heartfelt stories about running family businesses\, complete with photos and anecdotes that capture the essence of our community. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own stories to share about these businesses—it’s a night to remember and celebrate the small businesses that sponsored our youth sports teams\, supported local charities\, and wove the fabric of the community we cherish.\nCome laugh\, share\, and honor the businesses that have shaped Panama City. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://bcc.grgs.dev/event/businesses-that-shaped-our-town/
LOCATION:Bay County Public Library\, 898 W 11th St.\, Panama City\, Florida\, 32401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Historical Society of Bay County":MAILTO:rrhurst16@comcast.net
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