American Institute of Architects Florida Northwest partners with Manna for PensaCan 2022
The American Institute of Architects Florida Northwest is partnering with Manna again for this year’s PensaCan: Demolish Hunger, Design Hope.
PensaCan is a competition where architectural firms and community amateurs create impressive structures made entirely out of full cans of food. Following a week-long display of the structures at Cordova Mall, all food is then donated to Manna for distribution to the hungry of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Each participant’s food structure will be displayed at Cordova Mall in the common area between Dillard’s and center court Friday through Oct. 7.
Through donations of food and financial gifts, PensaCan events have provided more than 41,230 healthy meals for those in need.
Visit mannahelps.org/events/pensacan for details.
Carver Park hosts Reimagine Cantonment outreach event
Reimagine Cantonment takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Carver Park, 208 Webb St., Cantonment.
Reimagine Cantonment is an outreach event whereby churches, businesses, ministries and community agencies come together for a few hours to bless those who feel a bit hopeless.
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The festival will have children's activities, including inflatables, face painting, games, popcorn, coloring contests, carnival rides, free haircuts and more. The event also will give away 20,000 pounds of food, in addition to baby diapers and clothing. Free HIV testing will be offered, and free lunch will be served.
Visit reimagineworldwide.org for details.
Community to walk for loved ones living with, lost to Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Pensacola area residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This year’s event will mark the 10th year of the walk and a decade of community action to raise awareness and funds.
The walk will kick off with registration at 2 p.m. followed by the opening ceremony at 3 p.m. Sunday at Community Maritime Park. Parking will be available at the Blue Wahoo Stadium.
While past events were mainly virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alzheimer’s Association is moving forward with hosting this year’s Pensacola Walk in person.
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. On walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony – a mission-focused experience that signifies their solidarity in the fight against the disease. The colors of the Promise Garden flowers represent participants’ connections to Alzheimer’s disease and their personal reasons for walking.
Visit alz.org/Pensacola for details.
Magdalene's celebrates anniversary with opening of Magdalene's House
Madgalene’s Gifts and Gathering’s first anniversary celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Organizers will also be celebrating the opening of Magdalene’s House, a long-term residential home for adult women survivors of sexual exploitation.
On Nov. 14, 2019, a Pensacola operator of multiple massage parlors pled guilty to charges of human trafficking. One of those locations was in Gulf Breeze. On April 1, 2021, Magdalene’s Inc. took possession of that building. The community rallied to Magdalene’s cause and donated more than $50,000 for renovations, furnishings, equipment, inventory and supplies, as well as countless hours of the time and energy of local volunteers. On Saturday, organizers are celebrating the one-year anniversary of the opening.
Visit magdalenes.org for details.
Escambia County Animal Welfare hosts Adoptapalooza
The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare will host an Adoptapalooza event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Animal Welfare and Adoption Center, 200 W. Fairfield Drive.
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This free event is open to the public, their pets, and anyone who has been considering adopting. Enjoy food, games and activities for both kids and dogs. Free pet adoptions will also be offered. Staff will be available to help match families with their perfect pet.
Visit 24PetConnect.com to see a full list of adoptable pets at the Animal Welfare and Adoption Center.
Florida Licensing On Wheels mobile office coming to Century
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, has partnered with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to bring the Florida Licensing On Wheels mobile office to Century from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Billy G. Ward Century Courthouse, 7500 N. Century Blvd.
FLOW is a standalone mobile office with technology to provide most motorists’ needs. The mobile unit provides a convenient method to renew a driver license, obtain a replacement driver license, convert or reciprocate an out-of-state license, change a name or address on a current driver license or identification card or get a first-time identification card.
In addition to licensing services, the mobile unit also provides an opportunity to renew or replace a vehicle registration and apply, renew or replace disabled parking placards. Written and driving tests are not available from the FLOW unit.
Visit EscambiaTaxCollector.com for details.
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