True, the summer may be half-over, but the fun factor's just getting heated up here at Alys Beach! Be sure to note these upcoming events on your social calendar:

Book Signing at Fonville Press

Saturday, July 18th (2-4pm)

Join Bob Bertolet at Fonville Press as he talks about his book The Justice Lovers Case. To learn more about Bob's work, please visit www.bobbertolet.com

Designer Show House for the Arts

Every Wednesday through Sunday, now thru July 26th (Noon-5pm)

A Designer Show House benefit for the Cultural Arts Association is being held at 35 Lady Bug Court. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children under 13. You can purchase tickets online at www.culturalartsassociation.com or at the door. Gorgeous rooms have been designed by Bohlert-Massey, Carol Murphy Design, Design, Dragonfly Design, Eastern Lake Nursery, Holly Shipman, Pizitz Home and Cottage, Spy, Tracery Interiors and World Six. Come out and tour the very special home that they have collectively created!

Sandcastle Building Lessons July 15th, 22nd and 29th (9-11am)

Join local master sand sculptor Mark Flynn and learn how to build towers, walls and arches like a sandy pro.

Blood Drive July 28th (1-5pm)

The Northwest Florida Blood Center will be hosting a blood drive in front of Fonville Press in Alys Beach. Appointments are available every twenty minutes from 1pm-4:40pm. Please call 866.481.8390 for additional information.