Weekly Wave

November 22, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving, Elizabeth!

Our office is closing at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 23, and will remain closed until Monday, Nov. 28, at 9 a.m. We hope you have a happy Thanksgiving with family and friends!

Register and prepay for our 2023 breakfasts and lunches, and save $40! In 2023, we will have 10 breakfasts and two lunches. If you attend all of them, the total cost is $290. Prepay for the events by Jan. 31, and your total cost will be $250, saving you a total of $40. To register, please call (850) 837-6241 or email mail@DestinChamber.com.

Mark your calendars! In 2023, breakfast dates are Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, and Nov. 9. In lieu of breakfast, we will hold our Great American Cookout on July 11, and our Bowling for Business Tournament & Lunch on Dec. 1.

City of Destin to Host “Elf on the Shelf” Christmas Parade

The 38th annual “Elf on the Shelf” Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at 10 a.m. The floats will begin at the Downtown Destin Shopping Center and travel west down Harbor Boulevard (Hwy 98) to Stahlman Avenue. Spectators are asked to stand on the north side of Harbor Boulevard to watch the parade. For those who wish to participate in the parade, the application is available online at www.cityofdestin.com/DocumentCenter/View/15248/Christmas-Parade-Application.

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HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital Awarded Second ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group

BookingCentral.com Adds Features to Address Florida Boating Safety Act SB 606

Step One Automotive Group Selects OCSO Sheriff's Star Charity and Healing Hoof Steps as Hometown Charities

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Bowling for Business Tournament & Lunch

Friday, December 2 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Hurricane Lanes

Registration and payment required.

We will award prizes to top male, top female, and top team, and a perfect score will win a FREE 1-year Chamber business membership!

Military Affairs Council Meeting

Wednesday, December 7 | 12 - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.

James T. (Jim) Wood Jr., Lieutenant Colonel, USA (Retired), will discuss the US Army Patriot Air Defense Artillery System.

Tuesday, November 22 - Sunday, December 25

Grand Boulevard's Festival of Trees Benefiting 12 Local Charities

Tuesday, November 22

Grand Boulevard's Holiday Open House & Walk-About

Soleil to Host Thompson Winery Vintners Dinner Benefiting Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center

Wednesday, November 23

S'mores with Santa at AJ's Grayton Beach

Thursday, November 24

Holidays at the Henderson - Something for everyone!

Thanksgiving Buffet at 790

Thanksgiving Buffet at Brotula's Seafood House & Steamer

The Surf Hut - Blessings on the Beach

The Crab Trap - Thanksgiving on the beach

AJ's Welcomes All for a FREE Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving Feast at The Island Resort

Darts & Music at the American Legion Post 296

Friday, November 25

Destin Commons Presents A Jolly Jubilee

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Saturday, November 26

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Destin Commons Presents A Jolly Jubilee

Sunday, November 27

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Sunday Brunch at 790

Destin Commons Market

Destin Commons Presents A Jolly Jubilee

Light Up The Island Resort

Monday, November 28

Bingo Fundraiser at American Legion Post 296

If you would like your event listed here, please submit it to the Events Calendar at DestinChamber.com. Be sure to include your company name, as we only publish events of Destin Chamber members.