The Sand Sculpture contest on Pensacola Beach is one of the featured acitivities at the Fiesta Days Celebration, June 3-13. Thursday, June 3

Fiesta Days Celebration

The annual Fiesta of Five Flags event celebrates the founding of Pensacola as the first European settlement in the U.S. in 1559 by Spanish Conquistador Don Tristan de Luna with the Downtown celebration that runs through June 13.

Call (850) 433-6512 or see story on page 14 for more information.

Red, White and Blue Celebration on the Harbor

The Red, White & Blue Celebration at HarborWalk Village located on the Destin Harbor, is a weekly honoring of a local hero at 7 p.m. Local entertainment and a WWII replica flyover begin at 7:20 p.m. A spectacular fireworks display over the Destin Harbor at 8:30 p.m. Time & date subject to change.

Le Grande Cirque is a family-friendly live entertainment attraction, entertaining at Grand Boulevard in Destin during the month of June with 26 show dates. See page 11 for a full story on the exciting show. Call (850) 424-0600 for more information.

Friday, June 4

Boys & Girls Clubs Annual Golf Tourney

Shalimar Pointe Golf Club hosts the annual fundraising tournament. With a 1 p.m. shotgun start, this four-player scramble is a great way to spend a summer afternoon. All proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast.

For more details, please contact Lauren Von Bergen at lvonbergen(at)arc.net or (850) 862-1616.

First Friday Celebration

Come join the excitement in downtown Milton from 5 to 8 p.m. on the first Friday of the month! Historic Downtown Milton is the place to be if you want to join the fun at the unique stores, art gallery, cafes and restaurants that feature exciting art exhibits and free entertainment.

Call (850) 626-6246 or email to mainstreetmilton@ bellsouth.net for more information.

Saturday, June 5

National Trails Day Walk

To commemorate National Trails Day, join a National Park ranger who will lead a hike at 9 a.m., which will begin at western end of this national trail, located at the east side of the parking lot at historic Fort Pickens on Pensacola Beach. See related story on pages 6-7.

For additional information about this program, call (850) 934-2600 or visit www.nps.gov/guis.

National Cancer

Survivors Day

Join the fun and celebrate life, "Mardi Gras style," at the 6th Annual National Cancer Survivors Day Celebration from 9 a.m. to noon at the Westwood Retirement Resort, 1001 Mar Walt Drive, Fort Walton Beach.

To confirm your participation or for more information, please call (850) 864- 0213.

Charity Poker Tourney

The Save the Tatas Texas Hold 'em Tournament begins at 2 p.m. at Scully's on the Bayou in Fort Walton Beach. A $25 donation is needed for entry, with 100 percent of the proceeds donated to the Susan G. Komen foundation.

For more information, call (850) 420-5199.

Thursday, June 10

Special Collections Showcase Exhibit

There will be a special collections showcase exhibit on the first floor of the John C. Pace Library on the University of West Florida campus through June 25 in honor of Memorial Day. It will feature memorabilia from World Wars I and II, as well as other historic items. Admission is open to the public.

For more information, contact Dean DeBolt at (850) 474-2213 or ddebolt@ uwf.edu.

Friday, June 11

'Little Shop of Horrors' opens at PLT

Skid Row florist shop worker Seymour Krelborn has discovered a strange new plant that requires human blood for nourishment. See full story on page 10.

Performances for "Little Shop of Horrors" are June 11-13, 18-20, and 25-27. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday performances begin at 2:30 p.m.

Call (850) 432-2042 for tickets.

Fort Pickens stargazing

Join the Escambia Amateur Astronomers Association for a free stargazing session at the Battery Worth Picnic Area in the Fort Pickens section of the Gulf Island National Seashore. Weather permitting, the EAAA will have telescopes set up from sunset to 10 p.m. See stargazing article on page 23.

Call (850) 934-2600 for more information.

Saturday, June 12

First 'Blueberry Bash'

The Arc Santa Rosa, Inc, will be celebrating their blueberry harvest this year with their 1st annual "Blueberry Bash" from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It promises to be a fun-filled, family orientated event including local arts and crafts vendors, food, entertainment and a variety of children's activities. The Arc Santa Rosa is located at 6225 Dixie Road, approximately four miles south of NAS Whiting Field off Highway 87.

Please call The Arc at (850) 623-9320 if you would like more information.

'Band of the South' Air National Guard concert

The National Naval Aviation Museum aboard NAS Pensacola is hosting the Air National Guard Band of the South for a free concert at 2 p.m. It is open to the public.

For more information, call (850) 453-2389.

Perdido Key Wine

and Art Festival

The festival takes place from noon - 7 p.m., in the Villagio Parking lot in Perdido, 13700 Perdido Key Drive. Get out and enjoy live music, art, food and prizes.

For more information, contact (850) 492-4660.

Sunday, June 13

VIP Day at Big Kahuna's

Big Kahuna's has again partnered with the Ronald McDonald House of Northwest Florida to raise funds to support local families in their time of need. You can help support these and other families by donating $35 to attend VIP Day at Big Kahuna's. A special donation of $10 is available for those with 2010 Big Kahuna's season passes.

Tickets are available by contacting Kim Henderson at (850) 678-7243 or owb@rmhpensacola.org.

Autism Fundraiser

Fashion Show Dinner

From 3-5:30 p.m., the "Beauty by the Bay" Fashion Show/Dinner features Pensacola's own "Celebrities of Style", "First Ladies of Fashion," and "Women of Distinction." Join them for an afternoon of fun, delicious food and entertainment. Proceeds will benefit activities such as "Kids for Camp."

The event is held at the Sanders Beach-Corrine Jones Community Center,

913 North "I" Street Pensacola.

For more information, call (850) 944-9408.

Friday, June 18

'Art Gone Wild'

A silent auction featuring wildlife paintings by local artist Paula Payne will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Seville Quarter in Downtown Pensacola to benefit the Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida.

The rehabilitated wildlife and the permanent wildlife residents have been the basis and inspiration for the paintings to be auctioned.

For more information, call Dorothy Kaufmann at (850) 433-9453 ext. 4 or visit www.pensacolawildlife.com.

Casino Night

Casino Night, which benefits Horizons, will be held at the Ramada on Okaloosa Island. The funfilled evening of entertainment, food, drinks and fabulous prizes begins at 6 p.m.

Contact LA Woodall at (850) 259-4142 for more information.

Saturday, June 19

Latin Salsa Festival

This celebration of the culture of the Caribbean is presented by Northwest Florida Boricua Ausentes, Inc. on Saturday, June 19 from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. This will be held at The Landing in Fort Walton Beach. Experience a day full of family fun with food, music and art.

For more information, call Renee at (850) 543-9658.

Sunday, June 20

Flight Path and the works of Owen Mundy

The culminating show of the 2009-2010 season in the McIlroy Gallery and the works of Owen Mundy in the Mattie Kelly Arts Center's Holzhauer Gallery runs through July 25. See full story on page 8.

For more information, call (850) 729-5382.

Thursday, June 24

‘Dinner with

Strings Attached’

There are two seatings for this event – 5 and 7:30 p.m. Jackson's Steakhouse – 400 South Palafox Street, Pensacola – is proud to partner with the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra as the Symphony Orchestra enters its 85th season. It is dedicated to ensure that beautiful symphonic music reaches as many listeners as possible.

For more information, call (850) 433-2582.

Friday, June 25

Light of the Moon Tours

On June 25 and 26, from 8-10:30 p.m. at the Pensacola Lighthouse, watch the moonlight dance across the waters of Pensacola Bay. Listen to ghostly tales from the long history of the Lighthouse. Tours start at 8, 9:15, and 10:30 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early! Reservations are required.

For more information or to make reservations, call (850) 457-7095 or email pcolalighthousereservations@ g mail.com.

Saturday, June 26 PBS Kids Sprout Day

at Gulf Breeze Zoo

From 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., kids and parents can participate in a themed scavenger hunt in the Gulf Breeze Zoo! Kids search for specific animals and get their Passports stamped when they find the exhibit! Upon completion of the scavenger hunt, kids receive a Certificate of Completion and PBS KIDS Sprout Goodie Bag full of stickers, coloring pages, and other fun stuff. Barney, the one and only Purple Dinosaur, will be on hand to entertain the kids for three performances! Bring a current Mediacom statement and receive a $2 discount for each member of your family.

For more information, call (850) 932-2229.

Hands Across the Sand

The Destin Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us and others across the nation, as we join 'Hands Across the Sand' to protest offshore drilling. The gathering place for the Destin area will be James Lee Park at noon. Similar gatherings are planned along the Gulf Coast and across the country.

All those who join the protest are asked to wear black to symbolize an oil spill across our white sandy beaches.

For more information, please call (850) 837-6241 or visit www.handsacrossthesand. com.