By Amy Harvey, Principal A. Gary Walsingham Academy is committed to offering students unique learning opportunities that are relevant, meaningful, and have a direct correlation to the real world. We believe this is a vital element for increasing student motivation, empowering students to take ownership of their learning, and igniting a passion for exploration. Our teachers are dedicated to providing rigorous and engaging instruction while maintaining a positive school culture in which students feel loved, welcomed, and safe. Teachers at Walsingham Academy collaborate with all stakeholders including parents, colleagues, and community members in order to meet the needs of every learner on campus. Analyzing data to determine specific areas of improvement or enrichment, and then using research-based strategies to deliver instruction are the foundations of what we do academically at Walsingham. In addition to the core subjects, we also place an emphasis on teaching core values and building positive relationships with students. The Walsingham Way is focused on treating others right, making smart decisions, and maximizing potential. Our theme this year at Walsingham Academy is “Making Waves, The Wahoo Way.” We are providing students opportunities to think outside the box, encouraging them to be curious about the world around them, and motivating them to take action to change our world for the better. Our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics), Music, and Enrichment programs are helping students expand their experiences beyond the walls of the classroom. In STEAM, students are using their science knowledge to engineer various projects using a... Read More

 UNwineD returns to Panama City Beach on March 31 and April 1 at Aaron Bessant Park. Spend the weekend tasting craft beer, wine, and spirits while sampling cuisine from renowned area chefs and local eateries. At its heart, UNwineD, presented by Publix, is a stylish garden party that showcases the best of the region. Friday Night Kickoff Party hosted by Southern Living and Visit PCB Friday, March 31, 2023 at 6 p.m. This one-of-a-kind night offers custom cocktails, live music, and more! Only 250 tickets are sold to the Kickoff Party and include admission to the entire weekend of events. Grand Afternoon Tasting Saturday, April 1 at 1 p.m. UNwineD officially gets underway with The Grand Afternoon Tasting. Wander from booth to booth while tasting the best craft beers, wine and spirits from around the world, and sampling delectable creations from leading chefs in the Northwest Florida area. Browse through Art & Vendor Row filled with local shops and boutiques, and be sure to also stop by the Southern Living tent for home decor, cookbooks, and more! Tickets are limited to this event. Concert in the Park Saturday, April 1 at 4:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and blankets! Following the Grand Afternoon Tasting, join us for a concert in the park with live entertainment by headliner Magic Giant and opening act The Collection. More information at www.visitpanamacitybeach.com/unwined. The post UNwineD March 31-April 1 appeared first on PCB Life | Panama City Beach News, Events and Community Information.  Read More

 By Meg Burns, Blush Beauty Lounge Are you ready for summer? The warmer weather, days at the beach or pool, gatherings with family and friends, whatever your summer season looks like for you…it will be here before you know it. Everyone wants glowy skin in the summer, and spring is the perfect time to get your skin ready! Here are a few tips from our amazing esthetician team at Blush Beauty Lounge. 1: Don’t skip your SPF. The sun is actually good for us. I know we have been told a lot of things over the years, but our body needs Vitamin D for our immune system, our mood, and more. To clarify, we are not telling you to go bake in the sun for hours without SPF. But what I am saying is that being out in the sun for a bit each day is actually really good for you! Simply adding an SPF for your face into your daily routine can help avoid pigmentation and premature aging in your skin. We love a mineral sunscreen that also blocks pollution and blue light (light from our devices). Enjoy your time outside… and don’t forget your SPF! 2: Book your wax appointment. If you want the benefits of waxing (finer hair regrowth, no shaving, fewer ingrown hairs) for the summer, then you need to start now. Book your leg, arm, bikini, or brazilian wax now and get it on your schedule for every 4 weeks. You will be so happy... Read More

 Whether you’re doing a remodel or building a new home, we’ve got you on the current trends – and it’s getting warm in here. Coastal trends will always have a touch of those cool tones but grey is making its way to the background as warm tones make it to the forefront of Coastal Design. This transition from greys to warm tones has been seen in hardware especially over the last few years as Honey Bronze, Satin Bronze, Champagne Bronze, and Brass hardware has become increasingly popular. The countertop industry is answering the call with new quartz colors utilizing those warm tones in exciting and fresh designs. Beckington, Everleigh, Berkshire Brass, Misterio Gold, Sonoma, and Shelbourne are a few of the designs released within the last year. Shelbourne is one of my favorites as it has a soft white background with a warm pattern and the texture is a beautiful matte finish, perfect for a coastal home. The current colors and stains of cabinetry are moving in a direction that accentuates these warm tones. A white monochromatic kitchen may cease to exist in a few years! As white will always be a strong cabinet color, dark colors and warm woods are making their way into the islands, shelving, and other areas where the white is becoming the accent. Dark Greys, Greens, and blues are beautiful with warm woods, warm hardware, and countertops with accents of warm tones, creating a cozy, coastal space. Sherwin Williams colors Cast Iron, Rock Bottom, Gale... Read More

 Is It Really Important? By Kerry Knight, Minister for the Emerald Beach Church of Christ I’ll never forget a conversation I had with someone while inviting them to our church services. Their response stopped me cold. “I don’t do church.” Like many others, he thought attending church was unnecessary. “I can have a relationship with Christ without church,” he mused. The Bible seems to always anticipate many of the ridiculous notions we come up with, and it offers an answer if we’re willing to listen. First, there is Ephesians 5:25 which states that “Christ died for the church.” How can anyone, in light of His sacrifice for building the church, view attendance as unimportant? Second, view carefully the wording of Hebrews 20:24-25. We come together in our church assembly to encourage one another as well as offering praise to God. Then the words become very forceful by condemning the “forsaking of the assembly,” which is our gathering together on the Lord’s Day. Collectively, we are the church. To say or even think that church attendance can be a weekly option is missing the point of true commitment. Those who neglect church attendance are typically seeking excuses to avoid their loyalty to Christ. It’s hard to miss the point of Matthew 6:33 which reminds us that we must “seek first the kingdom of God.” Emerald Beach Church of Christ is located at 301 Alf Coleman Road in Panama City Beach. The post A Minister’s Message: Rethinking Church Attendance appeared first on... Read More