Sertoma Club posts record-setting HogFest benefitting Pathways for Change and ReadyKids!
The Northeast Pensacola Sertoma Club recently announced a record-setting HogFest event benefiting local charities Pathways for Change and ReadyKids!
The annual event is a partnership between the three nonprofit organizations and Harley-Davidson Pensacola to throw a “party for a purpose” and raise awareness and funds for these important missions.
The 21st annual HogFest drew a crowd of 1,000 attendees and raised over $105,000 through ticket sales, live and silent auctions, and a 50/50 raffle. In addition to live music by True Blue Band and a food court of many favorite local restaurants, the reverse raffle featured one lucky winner — Michael Bradley — leaving with a brand-new Harley Davidson motorcycle.
HogFest is made possible by presenting sponsor Stevenson-Klotz Injury Lawyers, Harley-Davidson Pensacola and every Northeast Pensacola Sertoma Club member.
Visit northeastsertoma.com, pathwaysforchange.org or ReadyKidsFL.org for details.
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ACE Pensacola announces eligibility checklist for general operating grants
Art, Culture, and Entertainment Inc. (ACE) is accepting eligibility checklists from arts, culture and entertainment organizations throughout Escambia County to apply for ACE Full General Operating Grants for 2023.
Eligibility Checklist for ACE Full General Operating Grants
The deadline to submit your eligibility checklist and required documentation is 5 p.m. June 30 and organizations applying must have been in existence for at least 24 months prior to submitting and be classified as a 501(c)(3). Only those organizations applying for ACE Full General Operating Grants are required to submit an eligibility checklist.
Applications Open
Applications for the Full General Operating Grant will open on July 24 and will close on Aug. 21 at 5 p.m.
Application Voting
The Full General Operating Grant panel will review and score all applications in person on Sept. 11. A representative from each submitting organization is required to attend the grant scoring in order to be considered for funding. Scoring will take place on the fourth floor of the Pensacola Chamber of Commerce, 418 W. Garden St., Suite 401, at 5:30 p.m. The ACE board will vote on grant funding approval on Sept. 12.
The operating grants are focused on providing art, culture and entertainment organizations with stabilizing operating support. These grants provide a source of funding that promotes the viability and vitality of the Pensacola community.
Visit acepensacola.org for details.
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SRCAS to participate in Petco Love Statewide Mega Adoption Event
Santa Rosa County Animal Services is joining forces with Petco Love, a national nonprofit working to lead and inspire change for animals, BOBS from Skechers, and animal welfare groups across the state of Florida on a shared mission to find homes for 5,000 dogs and cats in shelters. The Petco Love Florida Mega Adoption Event will take place June 23 through 25 in Petco Pet Care Centers and local animal shelters.
All adoption fees will be waived for pets at the Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter at 4451 Pine Forest Road, Milton. The shelter will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 23 and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 24.
According to the most recent nationwide data, Florida ranks 46th in the nation when it comes to saving the lives of pets in shelters. In 2021, nearly 22,616 dogs and cats were killed in animal shelters across Florida. With help from Petco Love, local animal shelters are aiming to close that gap by finding homes for 5,000 pets in three days.
This event is the first of its kind for Florida, with participation from 50 organizations across 31 counties. Thousands of pets will be available for adoption. All pets will be spayed or neutered and up to date on vaccinations. All adoption fees will be waived, some exclusions may apply.
Visit www.santarosa.fl.gov/animals to view current adoptable animals.
City Parks and Recreation seeks programming for Movies in the Park Series
The city of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department is seeking live performers and organizations to participate in the pre-show activity segments for Movies in the Park Series dates scheduled for June 23 and July 28 at 6 p.m. Participants are asked to host programming on a volunteer basis that celebrates the themed national awareness observances taking place that month.
Performers and organizations interested in participating may email Parks and Recreation special events supervisor, Nikki Gray at ngray@cityofpensacola.com or call 850-436-5671.
For more information about City of Pensacola parks, playgrounds and locations, visit playpensacola.com or contact the City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department at 850-436-5670.
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