Posted: 11:00 AM Professional tennis players from all over the Globe are headed to Florida's Capital City to play in the USTA Tallahassee Tennis Challenger. This is a one of a kind event where you can get closer to the athletes than any other tournament. All of the proceeds go right back into the community through multiple endowments.
Posted: 8:02 AM Spring is in full bloom in the Capital City and what better way to celebrate than with a festival and parade? Springtime Tallahassee kicks off on April 1st with a downtown getdown. The fun continues on April 2ND with a grand parade and a day full of festivities in the downtown parks.
Posted: 9:54 AM Lace up your running shoes or get ready for a nice stroll through downtown Thomasville the 34Th annual Rose City Run events are about to kick off. The Rose City walk will be held April 16Th and a week later is the Rose City Run. These events are the perfect ways to get an up close and personal view of the city in full blossom.
Posted: 8:46 AM It's a Red Tie Affair and you're invited! Join the Red Cross for a night under the stars of dinner and dancing. This red carpet event will make you feel like a celebrity while raising money for Red Cross Efforts.
Updated: 8:44 AM Folks in Bainbridge want to knock out cancer and also encourage folks to get screened for cancer early. Conquerors! A Cancer Benefit Concert will raise money through music and will educate people on early detection.
Posted: 11:23 AM The stylists at Synergy salon in Tallahassee want to introduce you to the fashion hair and fashion trends for Spring while raising money to help out our furry friends.
Posted: 8:38 AM Folks in south Georgia will experience spring fever at an arts and crafts show. Coming up in the spotlight.. Money raised from ticket sales will go toward the Sunbelt Ag Expo.
Updated: 11:00 AM Looking to buy a new home? Now is the perfect time.....
THE 2011 Home buyers Showcase will have vendors on hand, Realtors and lenders available to answer questions and provide pertinent home buying information
Posted: 11:39 AM March is National Nutrition month and dietitians around the Capital City are going to be hosting grocery store tours to promote healthy eating. The 2011 theme of National Nutrition Month is "Eat Right with Color" - remember to include a colorful variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and dairy on a daily basis.
Posted: 10:17 AM Dog Breeds of all shapes and sizes will be on display at the Ochlockonee River Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show on February 26Th and 27Th. There will be an obstacle course for the pups to compete and vendors will be selling all kinds of doggie goodies.
Posted: 10:13 AM The 4Th annual Black History Program highlighting local "heroes" will be Saturday February 26Th from 2-5pm. The event will take place at the Lawrence-Gregory Community Center and will have performances from the Marching 100, Black on Black Rhyme, TCC's African Dancers and Drummers and more.
Posted: 11:16 PM Georgia may be making budget cuts. But a bipartisan group of House legislators wants to extend a tax break on jet fuel that saves Delta Airlines and other carriers around $25 million a year in state taxes every year.
Posted: 10:58 AM Come hungry and leave knowing you've helped out others- that's what you can do at this year's Capital City Chili Cook-off. The Capital City's finest break out their slow-cookers to get the perfect chili simmer in hopes of winning over your taste buds. All of the proceeds will be divvied up amongst some smaller charities that don't always get the support they need.
Posted: 11:38 AM The Florida Wine Festival kicks off March 18Th in Kleman Plaza. The folks at the Brogan Museum have certain restaurants around town offering a Flight of Wine to give people a taste of Italy and a taste of the events before March 18Th. This is also to highlight the Baroque exhibit that is coming to the Brogan. Some of the art pieces that will be on display have not been seen by the public for hundreds of years.
Posted: 10:30 AM To kick off Sprintime Tallahassee there will be a chicken Pilau and a Golf Challenge. The newest feature of Springtime Tallahassee is the foundation and both of these events will raise money to benefit the Foundation's charities. The Chicken Pilau is on February 26th and the Golf Challenge is on February 28th.
Posted: 10:26 AM Folks with CHADD are hosting a series of events to help folks of all ages living with Attention Deficit Disorder. The first event will be in February and brings a renowned speaker to the area to help people learn to work with ADD. Ability 1st and CHADD are also working together for a few parent to parent workshops where people can find out how to help children with ADD succeed.
Posted: 10:34 AM Folks in Lake City, Florida will be traveling back in time and they invite you to join them! The Battle of Olustee reenactment and festival takes place February 17th-20th and offers old fashioned fun for people of any age.
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The 3rd annual Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Fest puts a new spin on the common festival. This "crab fest" offers more interaction for the kids and allows them to become completely amerced in the culture of the local fishing village. Folks can also show off their culinary skills in the Swamp Water Cook-off.
Posted: 10:05 AM Does your pooch have what it takes to be Tallahassee's Top Dog? The Folks at Be The Solution, Inc. are now taking entries for the Tallahassee Top Dog contest. They will be accepting digital photos of Fido at their "Love my dog day" on February 12th at the Tallahassee Mall. You can also receive information about spaying and neutering your pets at the event.
Posted: 8:42 AM The Girl Scouts of the USA are about to start selling those tasty treats known as Samoas and Thin Mints and they are hosting a run to kick of cookie season. The Run for the Cookies event will be at TCC's lifetime sports complex on February, 12th. You can lace up your shoes, run for the cookies and then chow down!
Posted: 8:39 AM The Apalachee Beekeepers Association is buzzing with excitement about an upcoming event! They are going to teach people the basics of beekeeping and hopefully help someone find a new hobby or passion. The event offers a variety of information, tools and hands on experience to get you hive-hyped.
Posted: 12:21 PM For the 13Th straight year 7 Days of Opening Nights will take over the Tallahassee area. The goal of the program is to bring world class artists to the Capital City and this year they are bringing in some big names. Anyone heard of Bill Cosby? Check out the line-up for more information on performances!