October 17, 2009, the North Escambia Bee Association (NEBA) will be hosting a one day Fish Fry and Mini Workshop for beginners with Laurence Cutts and David Westervilt as the speakers. There will be a short course on building boxes and frames. We will have a demonstration on the equipment needed to get started keeping bees for the beginner.

We will have a question and answer period with lots of time to talk to the experienced beekeepers one on one. Beekeepers are known for being sociable and we like to talk about bees, honey, wax, and anything else that effects the industry.

If you wish to fish, then bring your tackle and bait. We will be within 50 yards of the river.

We can get the park opened Friday evening for those of you who wants to bring a tent, camper, or travel trailer and stay 1, 2, or 3 nights. We have to vacate by Monday morning at 10:00. The only rules are: 1) All generators are to be turned off by 10:00 at night and cannot be turned on before 7:00 in the morning. [This is for the other camping areas in the neighborhood], 2) No loud music at any time, and 3) must leave the camp ground as clean or cleaner than you found it.

If you wish to just come on Saturday, we will be starting around 8-9 o’clock in the morning.

The cost will be $0 for NEBA members and $7. per person for non members. If you wish to be a member, then the cost will be $10.00 for the whole family. Could be cheaper to belong.

Directions: Coming from Pensacola, go North on US 29 to Mystic Springs RD (this is just South of McDavid), turn right (East) on Mystic Springs Road. Follow Bee signs.

Coming from Century, go South on US 29 to just south of McDavid and turn left (East) on Mystic Springs Rd.

Please, Members and non-Members, Pre-Register by October 14th, by calling any of the numbers above or by sending your check to NEBA 8735 Doris Ave. Pensacola, FL 32534 to be here by the October 14th. This will help us to know how much fish to buy. Waste not, want not. Thanks.

If you have questions, you can call Wayne and Pauline Miller at 850-467-3220 or Walter and Diane Miller at 850-968-2676.

Please come and socialize, have fun, and learn about this amazing little bug called the Honey Bee.

See you there.