Come to Johnson's Beach in the Gulf Islands National Seashore for a ceremony in honor of the life and sacrifice of Private Rosamond Johnson, Jr. a young black man who was the first Escambia County resident to be killed in action in the Korean War.  After joining the Army at age 15, Pvt Johnson made the ultimate sacrifice at age 17 as he successfully carried two wounded soldiers to safety before being fatally wounded while returning with the third.  Call the Chamber office at 850-492-4660 for more information.

This Saurday's Run for the Roses, the 139th Kentucky Derby, will be shown live on a high definition, big screen projector in the main room of the Flora-Bama Lounge & Package from 3-6 pm. For more information visit www.florabama.com.

PGA Pro Member 10:00 shotgun $70 and $50 for PBGC Members.  Call 850-492-1223 to sign up.

Spanish Reception honoring Bernardo de Galvez Wednesday, May 8 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the FloraBama.  For more information call 850-492-0611 or visit www.florabama.com.

8:00 am Perdido Bay Community Center

Stargazing Program at Fort Pickens, May 10, Sunset - 10:00 P.M., at Battery Worth Picnic Area, Fort Pickens.  

The program is free; however, there is an $8 entrance fee to Fort Pickens.  For additional information, call the Naval Live Oaks Visitor Center at 850-934-2600 or visit www.nps.gov/guis. 

May 11, 8PM - 12AM, featuring Joe Occhipinti's Continental Swing Orchestra.  Come early for a delicious steak dinner.  American Legion Post 240, 8666 Gulf Beach Highway, 850-455-6111.  See you there!

Jackson's will be serving Mother's Day Brunch from 10AM - 3PM. Featuring choice of appetizer & entree' from selections, $32 per person.  Offering bottomless Piper Sonoma Champagne for $10. Call 850-469-9898 or visit www.jacksonsrestaurant.com.

Mom's Brunch favorites including four versions of eggs Benedict, grits a ya ya, bananas Foster French toast, blueberry Belgian waffles, vegetable frittata, & lemon-infused olive oil poached salmon.  Bottomless champagne & Mimosas $4.95 & Bloody Marys $2. 600 S Barracks, Downtown Pensacola. Call 850-470-0003 or visit www.goodgrits.com.

Designed to help you get golf ready in 5 days, and will run from 5:00-6:30 PM each day.  A series of five introductory lessons conducted by PGA/LPGA Professionals in a small group environment for the incredibly low price of $99.  For more information or register, call Perdido Bay Golf Club 850-492-1223 or visit www.GetGolfReady.com.

The Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce invites all current and prospective chamber members to join us on May 15^th from 5-7pm at The Governor's Pavilion in Big Lagoon State Park 12301 Gulf Beach Highway Pensacola, Florida 32507 for a very special Chamber Business After Hours luau featuring live entertainment with authentic Polynesian dance, prize drawings including a Hawaiian Vacation and a weekend condo stay.  Park entrance fees will be waived for this event.  The Chamber will provide light refreshments and a free gift for all attendees. Please RSVP TODAY 850-492-4660 or by email events@perdidochamber.com

The Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) invites all local businesses and sports organizers in Pensacola and surrounding areas to participate in the first Sports Connection Expo. The event will take place at the Vickery Center, 2130 Summit Boulevard, Pensacola on May 15 from 10:00 AM to NOON. 

Any sports organization and businesses that could benefit from partnerships are welcome. Reservations are free and admittance is open to everyone. Space is limited.  Local sports organizations are asked to submit a request to PSA by 04/26 to reserve a table.

Food | Art | Music | Wine 4-7pm

13700 Perdido Key Drive | Pensacola, FL 
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Join us every Third Thursday of every month at the Villagio Shoppes.  Enjoy live music, local art, great shopping, fabulous food and drinks. Bring your friends and join in the fun at the Villagio! 

Customer appreciation night is Thursday 5/16 from 5:30-8:30. Lots of sales! Please come and enjoy this free meal including drink, desert & wine if you like. Plenty of parking in field to right of store for overflow. Please like us & check us out on Face Book at Franklin Antiques Flea Market (4 words). Lots of pics up for your viewing pleasure. If you have any questions please call 944-1003. Located at 6550 Mobile Hwy., Pensacola FL, 32526 (near fairgrounds) BRING YOUR FRIENDS!

Golf Channel Am Tour 10:00 Shotgun $110 Entry Fee.  Call 850-492-1223 to sign up.

Don't miss the Perdido Key Chamber Annual Spring Golf Tournament! The entry fee per indivual is $75 and $300 for a group of four and includes the green fee, cart, range balls, special prize holes and lunch. Check-in begins at 11:30am, lunch is at 12pm with a shotgun start at 1pm. The tournament will be held at Perdido Bay Golf Club located on Perdido Key at One Doug Ford Drive, Pensacola, Fla. To register, contact the Perdido Key Chamber at 850-492-4660 or email chamber@perdidochamber.com.

The event, in honor of Memorial Day, will include a uniformed re-enactment, living history encampment by Compant C, 3rd U.S. Infantry and ranger led tours. Admission: $8/person entrance fee. 1400 Fort Pickens Rd., Pensacola, FL. Details: 850-934-2600