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🌴 WHAT’S UP IN APALACHICOLA & THE FORGOTTEN COAST: SEPTEMBER 14–20

September is rolling right along, and this week gives us a little bit of everything: local government, library fun, live music, history, a farmers market and a chance to roll up your sleeves and help clean up the coast. Saturday is especially busy, so maybe don't make too many plans for sleeping in.

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🏛 COMMUNITY & CITY

🏛 P & Z Board Workshop & Meeting: Monday, Sept. 14, 5 & 6 p.m.
Apalachicola's Planning & Zoning Board holds a workshop at 5 p.m., followed by its regular meeting at 6 p.m. at the Commission Meeting Room, 74 6th Street.
Source: https://www.cityofapalachicola.com/events/

📚 Library Board Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 15, 5 p.m.
The Apalachicola Library Board meets Tuesday evening at the Commission Meeting Room, 74 6th Street.
Source: https://www.cityofapalachicola.com/events/

💰 First Budget Hearing & Special Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 15, 6 p.m.
The city holds its first budget hearing and special meeting to tentatively adopt the millage rate and budget.
Source: https://www.cityofapalachicola.com/events/

🌳 Tree Committee Meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 5 p.m.
Have an interest in Apalachicola's tree canopy and greener side? The Tree Committee meets Wednesday at the Commission Meeting Room.
Source: https://www.cityofapalachicola.com/events/

⚽ Parks & Recreation Meeting: Thursday, Sept. 17, 5:30 p.m.
The city's Parks & Recreation Committee meets Thursday evening at 74 6th Street.
Source: https://www.cityofapalachicola.com/events/

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📚 LIBRARIES & LEARNING

🧠 Brain Builders: Monday, Sept. 14, 4 p.m.
Kick off the week at the Eastpoint Branch Library with Brain Builders, one of the library's free community programs.
Source: https://fcpl.wildernesscoast.org/upcoming-programs

🧶 Crochet Workshop: Monday, Sept. 14, 4:30 p.m.
Grab some yarn and head to the Carrabelle Branch Library for a free crochet workshop. No library card is required for the week's Friends of the Library programs.
Source: https://www.carrabelle.org/events/month/2026-09/

💻 Tech Help: Tuesday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m.
Need your phone to stop winning the argument? Carrabelle Branch Library offers free Tech Help for those everyday digital questions.
Source: https://fcpl.wildernesscoast.org/upcoming-programs

🀄 Mahjong Open Play: Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1–4 p.m.
The tiles hit the table again at the Eastpoint Branch Library. All players are invited to join the open Mahjong session.
Source: https://fcpl.wildernesscoast.org/upcoming-programs

✍️ Writer's Forum: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 1 p.m.
Writers can gather at the Eastpoint Branch for the monthly Writer's Forum: a nice midweek excuse to talk words, stories and the writing life.
Source: https://fcpl.wildernesscoast.org/upcoming-programs

🎨 Adult Crafternoon: Thursday, Sept. 17, 2:30 p.m.
The Carrabelle Branch hosts an afternoon craft session for grown-ups. Sometimes you just need an excuse to make something with your hands.
Source: https://fcpl.wildernesscoast.org/upcoming-programs

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🎨 HISTORY & CULTURE

⭐ Carrabelle Museum Day: Saturday, Sept. 19
Carrabelle's three museums open their doors free of charge for a day celebrating local history: Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum, Carrabelle History Museum and Crooked River Lighthouse Museum.

Editor's Choice: Three museums, one Saturday and free admission make this one of the week's best little Forgotten Coast road trips.
Source: https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/museum-day/

🎖️ Operation Market Garden: A Bridge Too Far: Tuesday–Saturday, Sept. 15–19, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum continues its special exhibit exploring the massive 1944 Allied operation in the Netherlands. Admission is free, with donations appreciated.
Source: https://www.carrabelle.org/event/special-exhibit-on-operation-market-garden-a-bridge-too-far-2/2026-09-01/

🏛 Foundations of Freedom: Carrabelle's Role in America's Story: Sept. 17–20
Carrabelle History Museum continues its special exhibit exploring the community's place in America's story. It runs through the end of September.
Source: https://www.carrabelle.org/events/month/2026-09/

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🌊 OUTDOORS & LOCAL FLAVOR

⭐ International Coastal Cleanup: Saturday, Sept. 19, morning
Apalachicola Riverkeeper, Keep Franklin County Beautiful and community partners are calling for volunteers to help remove trash and debris from local waterways, beaches and communities. Cleanup supplies are provided. Editor's Choice: Here's one where a few hours of your Saturday can leave the Forgotten Coast a little better than you found it.
Source: https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/international-coastal-cleanup/

⭐ Country Farmer's Market: Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Shop local vendors, food and handmade treasures at the foot of the Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle. Editor's Choice: Pair this with Museum Day and you've got yourself a full Carrabelle Saturday.
Source: https://www.carrabelle.org/events/month/2026-09/

🐕 Yappy Hour at the Beer Garden: Thursday, Sept. 17, 3–6 p.m.
St. James Bay gives the four-legged crowd a reason to socialize, too. Bring your pup and enjoy a laid-back afternoon at the beer garden.
Source: https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/events/month/2026-09/

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🎶 LIVE MUSIC & LOCAL FUN

🎷 Chris Godber: Thursday, Sept. 17, 6 p.m.
Saxophonist Chris Godber is listed for a Thursday evening performance at Pomodoro Italian Grill and Bar. Dinner and a little live sax sounds like a pretty civilized Thursday.
Source: https://www.bandsintown.com/c/apalachicola-fl

🎶 Live Music Saturday at Crooked River Grill: Saturday, Sept. 19, 6–9 p.m.
After the market and museums wind down, Crooked River Grill keeps Saturday going with dinner, drinks and live entertainment.
Source: https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/events/month/2026-09/

🧠 Trivia Tuesday at Crooked River Grill: Tuesday, Sept. 15, 6–7:30 p.m.
Grab your smartest friends, or at least the ones who confidently pretend to know everything, for Tuesday night trivia in Carrabelle.
Source: https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/events/month/2026-09/

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🧘 APALACHICOLA AFTER HOURS

🧘 Yoga at Apalachicola Library: Monday, Sept. 14, 6–7 p.m.
Kathy Jansen leads a donation-based yoga class shortly after the library closes. Bring your own mat if you have one, although some equipment is available.
Source: https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/yoga-apalachicola-library/2026-09-14/

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🚗 SATURDAY GAME PLAN

If you're looking for one easy plan this week, Saturday, Sept. 19 is the day: start by helping with the International Coastal Cleanup, swing over to the Country Farmer's Market, make the rounds for Carrabelle Museum Day, then finish with live music and dinner.

That's a pretty respectable Forgotten Coast Saturday. 🌊🧤🏛️🎶

Dates and times may change — verify before heading out.

That's what's up around Apalachicola and the Forgotten Coast this week. Help clean the coast, learn a little local history, find something good at the market or just follow the music. 🌴🌊🎶

Happy exploring!