Bay County Veterans Day Parade in Panama City
Posted: 11/12/2012 - Continuing the recognition of local men and women in uniform, Bay County's annual Veterans Day parade takes place in downtown Panama City Monday.
On cold days some things like hot tea, a fire in the fireplace or snuggling under a new quilt seems to just warm your heart and your body just thinking about it.
Wednesday the Saint Andrews Bay Quilting Guild fulfilled one of those things.
Members of St. Andrew Bay Quilters' Guild presented more than 20 quilts to Diane Williams, the regional director of Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida for the Saint Barnabus House.
Prior to getting the new quilts, she gave a little in-sight about the house.
Williams said the quilts will go in the 8-bedroom transitional home which provides temporary housing to families, single parents with minor children and pregnant women. Many of whom are on their way to being self sufficient. The quilts were made by members of the Saint Andrews Bay Quilting Guild.
Each month the guild selects a different organization to receive the donated handmade quilts.
Posted: 11/12/2012 - Continuing the recognition of local men and women in uniform, Bay County's annual Veterans Day parade takes place in downtown Panama City Monday.
Updated: 07/13/2012 - Panama City - Sports camps are a favorite summer activity for thousands of kids across Northwest Florida, now drama camps are gaining popularity locally. Two dozen elementary and middle school students are busy putting the finishing touches on their presentation of "The Little Mermaid Jr."
Updated: 07/10/2012 - Panama City - It's certainly the opportunity of a lifetime! Sixteen-year-old Bailey Reese, of Niceville, carried the Olympic torch through Bisham Abbey in England Tuesday morning.
Updated: 07/10/2012 - Panama City - School doesn't start for another several weeks, but a Panama City Rescue Mission program that helps students in need get ready for the new year is already busy getting families signed up. New this year, "Klothes for Kids" is doing on-site registration at places like Girls Inc. and the Boys and Girls Club. That makes it even easier for families to get the help they need.
Updated: 07/05/2012 - Panama City - Alzheimers. By age 85, 30% to 50% of adults show signs of the disease. For family caregivers, dealing with Alzheimer's effects on their loved one can be heartbreaking and stressful. That's why a local in-home senior care provider is spreading the word about a new, and free resource for families. The online training module is called "CARE: Changing Aging Through Research and Education." It helps families better understand the disease and how to cope with it, as well as offer tips on how to care for the 60% to 70% of Alzheimer's patients still living at home.