Society Briefs

Wedding band found

A wedding band, likely a man's, was found on 10th Street in Port St. Joe, not far from the nursing home.  The ring has three initials on the inside band. To claim the ring, please call Phillip (229-2679) with the correct three initials.  If he is not home, please leave a message.

Shiitake Mushroom Production Workshop

The Gulf County Cooperative Extension service with sponsor a Shiitake Mushroom Production Workshop, Thursday, Feb. 25 at the Wewahitchka Community Center, located at 314 N. Third Street, Wewahitchka.

The workshop will start at 6 p.m. CT.  There will be a registration of $10 to cover cost of materials.  Each participant will be able to carry an inoculated log home.  If possible please bring a portable drill and a 5/16 drill bit to expedite inoculation of your log.  If you don’t have a drill please come anyway we’ll provide you with a drill and drill bit.

If you need more information concerning this matter please contact the Gulf County Extension Service @ 639-3200, 229-2909 or email rlcarter@ifas.ufl.edu.

Coggins Clinic

The Gulf County Cooperative Extension Service will sponsor an Equine Coggins Clinic on February 27.

Dr. Carla Hubbard will administer the Coggins test Saturday, February 27, starting at 8 a.m. CT.  The cost for the clinic will be $30 and is mainly for the south of end Wewa, Port St. Joe and the general vicinity. This will be the last clinic hosted.

You must contact the Gulf County Extension Office at 850-639-3200 to be put on list for this clinic by February 25.

A negative Coggins test is mandatory in Florida if transporting horses. If you travel without a Coggins, you may face a hefty fine. A Coggins test should be done on an annual basis.

For more information contact the Gulf County Cooperative Extension Service at (850) 639-3200.

Stroller Talk Parenting Group

A Stroller Talk Parenting Group is being established through Healthy Start at the Gulf County Health Department. The group will discuss such aspects of parenting young babies as Infant Massage: “The Power of Touch,” the amazing talents of the newborn, stages of development and coping with crying. Learn all about the abilities of your newborn.

Talk with other parents, there will be open discussion about a host of topics you want to know about.

If you are interested in attending this group please contact 227-1276, ext. 150.

The date and time of meetings will be set later.

Bunco for the Library

The Fish House Restaurant in Mexico Beach will host a Bunco Tournament Fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. ET on March 1. All proceeds benefit the Gulf County Library in Port St. Joe.

Entry fee is $30, $20 to play and $10 for dinner (BYOB). Prizes will be awarded and there will be a donation drawing.

For reservations and tickets contact Dana Boyer at 227-3777, Barbara Radcliff at 340-0256, Nancy Swider at 227-3600, the Fish House Restaurant or the Port St. Joe Public Library.