Community Corner
🌱 Holiday Crafting Day and 10 more events
Also, don't miss Midnight Motoring Madness on the Eglin AFB Patch calendar

Hey there, Eglin AFB! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Holiday Crafting Day
- Annual Holiday Crafting Day
- Winter Mixology at KT's Kraken Tiki Bar
... and check out 4 more events on the calendar!
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 59 and low of 42 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 52.
- Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
📸 Around Eglin AFB
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Eglin AFB
★ Featured events ★
- Midnight Motoring Madness
Eglin Hobby Shop, Foster Dr, Eglin AFB
12:00 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Holiday Crafting Day
Eglin AFB Community Library , Bldg. 843 , Eglin AFB
9:00 am - Annual Holiday Crafting Day
Eglin AFB Community Library , Bldg. 843 , Eglin AFB
9:00 am - Winter Mixology
KT's Kraken Tiki Bar , 100 Corlew Rd , Hurlburt Field
3:00 pm - It’s the Most Colorful Time of Year! | Movies & Coloring at the Library
Eglin AFB Community Library , Bldg. 843 , 403 W Hymes Rd , Eglin AFB
11:00 am - Eglin Composite Squadron Meeting
Eglin Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol , 502 Choctawhatchee Blvd Building 38 , Eglin AFB
6:30 pm - It’s the Most Colorful Time of Year! | Movies & Coloring at the Library
Eglin AFB Community Library , Bldg. 843 , 403 W Hymes Rd , Eglin AFB
11:00 am
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Art at the Library
Valparaiso Community Library , 459 Valparaiso Pkwy , Valparaiso
10:00 am - Nothing But Networking at AJ's on the Bayou
AJ's on the Bayou , 200 Eglin Parkway NE , Fort Walton Beach
11:30 am - Christmas on the Coast at Rockin' Tacos Grill & Tequila Bar
Rockin' Tacos Grill & Tequila Bar , 1450 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE , Fort Walton Beach
5:00 pm - Thursday Night Karaoke
Soundside Waterfront Bar , 189 Brooks Street , Fort Walton Beach
7:00 pm - The Fort Walton Woman's Club presents the 2nd Annual Festival of Trees ~ Holiday Tree Trek 2025
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce All round the towns of Fort Walton Beach, Mary Esther and Shalimar!
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CCS posted a job opening for Commercial Journeyman Pipe Fitters in Valparaiso. Apply here.
- Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Utility Worker in Fort Walton Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eglin AFB here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fort Walton Beach
- HOW I WORK: An inside look at how FWBHS's Courtney Barnes brings creativity, connection, and energy to every part of her day (getthecoast.com)
- Fort Walton Beach High School administrator receives prestigious award (wkrg.com)
- South Walton moves up, Destin finds home in FHSAA reclassification (nwfdailynews.com)
Destin
- Destin's original Alvin's Island is making a comeback (thedestinlog.com)
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