Santa Rosa Beach, FL – The Witches of South Walton is an organization devoted to assisting the Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN) with their mission, is hosting their annual Witch Ride, now in its 12 year on the morning of Friday October 30th 2015 at 6:30am. The registration cost for this year’s event is $30.00 which includes access to the Gathering Brunch and (3) tickets for Mimosas and raffle tickets are $5.00 with the proceeds going to CVHN.
This year’s event will feature:
The Witches Brew
This year we are introducing the ability to R.S.V.P. in advance with your intentions to join in on the fun of our ride and brunch. Direct access to R.S.V.P. can be done through our www.WitchRide.com address. Access to R.S.V.P. will begin at Noon (CDT) on Friday September 18th 2015 to Midnight (CDT) on Saturday October 24th 2015. This will help La Playa in planning for all those attending.
The in person registration event will take place on Thursday October 29th 2015 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at La Playa in Gulf Place on the Town Center Loop side of the restaurant. We are currently only accepting Cash or Checks for registration and raffle tickets. Checks can be made out to Children’s Volunteer Health Network.
Each individual MUST sign the liability waiver in order to participate in any of our 2015 Witch Ride Events. You may not register any other participants for the event. If you cannot make the Witches Brew we ask that you arrive extra early at or before 6:30am the morning of the ride to sign the waiver and pay your registration fee.
Witches will be given wristbands at registration and MUST be worn during the event. If you are not wearing the wristband you will be asked to leave and WILL NOT be allowed to participate. If you forgot your wristband you will be asked to go retrieve it or pay and additional registration fee.
Wake Up Witches We are happy to report that Paris Janos will be back at the Green at Gulf Place reporting LIVE for the News Channel 7 Today morning show broadcast from 5:00am to 7:00am. All witches are encouraged get up early and join us.
The 12th Annual Witch Ride
We are asking all Witches to gather at the Green at Gulf Place for any final announcements in the morning. We will be leaving promptly at 7:00am.
The length of the ride has been slightly modified this year with the Witches riding to the Dune Allen Regional Beach Access. This location allows for us to easily handle the increasing number of Witches riding and the ability to wave from both sides of the road.
The Gathering Brunch
The post ride brunch and raffle will again take place on the patio at La Playa starting around 8:30am. There will be lots of donated raffle items from some of our areas wonderful and supportive business. Brunch and (3) tickets for Mimosas only are INCLUDED in the registration fee this year. In addition La Playa will have a cash bar with other options.
’WE GET LOTS OF HONKS AND GIVE LOTS OF CACKLES’
More information on the event can be found on our website www.WitchesOfSouthWalton.com or on Facebook www.Facebook.com/WitchesOfSouthWalton We will be updating these as the final details are all worked out or if there are any important changes. You can also find a link to our Witchy Store for great gift ideas and wallpaper downloads for your iPhone & android phones.
2014 Witch Ride:
Last year was remarkable; we had just over 200 Witches participating in the event and raised over $5500.00 for Children’s Volunteer Health Network.
Many Thanks
The Coven:
Carol Stafford Erin Chekaoui Stephen Brinker
Le Thompson Matthew Jones
About Children’s Volunteer Health Network, Inc: Children’s Volunteer Health Network, Inc HEALTHY HAPPY KIDS, is a faith-based 501(c) 3 organization established in 2005 to enhance the lives of uninsured and underinsured school-aged children by facilitating free, immediate access to medical, dental and mental health care. For more information please visitwww.cvhnkids.org.
About The Witches of South Walton: The Witches of South Walton is a group of women founded by Carol Stafford and Lee Thompson dedicated to raising money for the Children’s Volunteer Health Network with their annual ride, brunch and raffle. For more information on where to glimpse the witches in their glory or to join this bewitching group, please visit www.witchesofsouthwalton.com.
Schedule of Events:
Thursday, Oct. 30 | 5-8pm | Witches Brew
Come out to La Playa in Gulf Place for witch drink specials, fun, and live music with Forrest Williams Band. Everyone’s invited to attend this evening. Register at the Witches Brew and purchase raffle tickets.
Friday, Oct. 31 | 6:30am | Witches Ride
Meet at Gulf Place. Coffee sponsored by Sunrise Coffee Co. At 7am sharp, witches will fly west on their bikes!
Friday, Oct. 31 | 8:30am | Witches Brunch
After the ride, meet up at La Playa for breakfast and mimosas ($15 plates / cash bar). Raffle prizes and awards for best costume, best bike decor, and best cackle!
Help support CVHN, have your bike tuned up and decorated, put on your witch costume, and join the Witches of South Walton for a frightful time this Halloween on Scenic 30A. For more information visitwww.witchesofsouthwalton.com and be sure to like the Witches of South Walton on Facebook www.facebook.com/WitchesOfSouthWalton.