City Plans for 25th Anniversary

The City of Destin's 25th Anniversary Steering Committee has released preliminary details about its upcoming celebration during the month of November. The theme of the celebration will be "Destin Shines - Silver Jubilee 2009". The celebration has been scheduled for the week of November 1-7, 2009. Individual days have been named as follows

Sunday 11/1 – Community Day
Monday 11/2 – Leaders Day
Tuesday 11/3 – Business Day
Wednesday 11/4 –Volunteers & Partners Day
Thursday 11/5 – Beach Day
Friday 11/6 – Youth Day
Saturday 11/7 – Destin Harbor Day

Further details will be posted when information becomes available.

Wood Carving Exhibit

The Destin Library will feature a wood carving exhibit by winter visitor Gordon Haughton between January 14th and February 11th. Exhibits on display include pieces titled “Suggy”, “Sea Captain”, as well as carvings of an Egret and an Indian Head. Examples of both relief and round relief carving will be on display.
Haughton, who hails from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, learned his skill at the Destin Community Center (Carving Club) under the tutelage of Fred Cuddy and Wayne Bleith.
Gordon Haughton will be available to discuss his work with interested patrons on Tuesday, January 20th, at 2:00 PM at the library.
Individuals interested in learning the craft of wood carving are encouraged to attend the local wood carving workshop at the Destin Community Center (654-5184) on Fridays between the hours of 9:00 AM and 12 Noon. A nominal fee is charged for this workshop.