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09/15/2026 · Bay County
The Tiny Note That Keeps Your Brain From Chasing Every Rabbit
Focus is not about becoming a person who never gets distracted. It’s about giving distractions somewhere to go besides the front seat of your mind.
The Snowy Pause That Makes Frost’s Poem Last
Robert Frost’s “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” is not really about getting lost in the woods. It’s about the tiny, stubborn pause we allow ourselves before duty comes knocking again.
09/13/2026
The Radical Skill of Paying Attention
Simone Weil believed attention was more than concentration, politeness, or productivity. She saw it as a moral act—and her advice for practicing it begins with getting something wrong.
09/13/2026
The Country’s Biggest Bill Comes Due
Washington keeps selling short-term fixes for long-term problems, and voters keep paying the invoice. Tariffs, housing costs, immigration fights, and artificial intelligence all point to the same question: who absorbs the damage when leaders chase applause?
09/13/2026
Stop Projecting Van Gogh on the Walls and Let Paint Be Weird Again
The immersive Van Gogh show has turned one of art’s most complicated painters into a giant screensaver with excellent marketing. It’s time to rescue him from the laser projector.
09/13/2026
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Façade Improvement Program The Callaway Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) developed the Façade Improvement Program to provide funding for qualified commercial and residential property owners within the CRA area towards exterior improvements to building facades. These are matching grants, which means the City will reimburse an applicant for half of what was spent, up to the maximum; Residential Façade Improvement Grants are up to $2,500 and Commercial Façade Improvement Grants are up to $5,000. If you are interested in this program call the Planning Department at (850) 871-1033. Commercial Façade Application Residential Façade Application
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Our mission is to provide wholesome recreational, cultural, and leisure activities for the City of Callaway residents and our visitors. In doing so, we: Make every effort to be conscious of our environment and to be good stewards by implementing best management practices, which in many ways protect our water resources and provide a safe, natural habitat for fish and wildlife. Serve to meet the recreational needs of children and adults of all ages and abilities. Take pride in applying up-to-date procedures, maintenance, and operations to provide safe, aesthetically pleasing sports fields and recreational facilities. The City of Callaway Leisure Services Department has concluded its Pre-Season Meeting with all recreational leagues. During this meeting, City staff reviewed the policies and procedures utilized by the City of Callaway, with primary emphasis on the implementation of Level 2 background screenings as mandated by Florida Statutes, effective January 1, 2026. As discussed, the City of Callaway has implemented a comprehensive Background Screening Policy applicable to all City employees and volunteers who work with or around youth, vulnerable populations, and the general public. This policy reinforces the City’s ongoing commitment to delivering safe, secure, and well-managed programs, facilities, and services to residents and visitors. Background screenings are conducted through a reputable third-party provider and are designed to promote transparency, accountability, and public trust. Please find the supporting documentation attached, including the Standard Operating Procedure for the Background Screening Policy and the Press Release, which will be distributed to local news outlets regarding the background screening requirements for employees and volunteers. Should you have any questions or require additional information or clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out. City of Callaway Background Screening Policy - Press Release Recreation League Background Screening - Standard Operating Procedure Available Recreational Opportunities: Callaway Youth Baseball & Softball League Youth baseball and softball league available for players ages 3-16. Callaway Youth Soccer Youth soccer league available for players ages 3-15. Spring 2026 Calendar, click HERE Spring 2026 Game Schedule, click HERE Callaway Rebels Youth Flag Football, Tackle Football, and Cheerleading league available for players ages 4-12: (850) 819-1020 or (850) 866-9867 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Protects and manages Florida's fish and wildlife resources while balancing the needs of residents and visitors. National Recreation & Park Association NRPA's mission is to advance parks, recreation, and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people. Florida Recreation & Park Association FRPA us the professional home for Florida's park and recreational leaders. View Leisure Service's Facebook Page HERE for Live Update
Callaway Community Center
The Community Center was built in 1955, formerly known as the Callaway Men’s Club. This is a great place for meetings and social events. It has a covered patio overlooking Callaway Bayou. Meeting space (approximately 1,500 square feet, 30’ by 50’) Full kitchen with stove/oven, microwave, and refrigerator Indoor restrooms Covered patio 20 6’ rectangular tables and 80 chairs Playground and picnic tables adjacent to the patio For more questions and availability, please call (850) 874-0031. Rental Information CCC Rental Packet (PDF)
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