January raffle now live!
January raffle now live!
Start: 01/01/26
End: 01/31/26 (midnight)
Ongoing entry throughout January!
OUR JANUARY RAFFLE IS LIVE!
A Pensacola Perspective is turning up the energy in 2026 with a high-voltage community giveaway — and you’re invited to enter for your chance to win:
2 Tickets to Waka Flocka Flame & the Ying Yang Twins!
Live at the Pensacola Bay Center – February 12, 2026
Event link: Ticketmaster Event Page
Volunteer Time Submission Link: Submit Hours Here
Whether you're reliving the 2000s or discovering the hype for the first time, this concert is going to be unforgettable — and two lucky locals are going for free.
How It Works:
One-time entry = 31 chances to win
$1 donations = bonus entries
Volunteering = 10 entries per hour (submit hours by Feb 1 at 5 PM CST)
This raffle is only open to residents of and those employed in Escambia County, Florida. Residency and/or employment will be required to verify prize winners.
Winner will be announced on February 2, 2026.
Get your name in the mix, support your community, and maybe you’ll end up crowd with your squad!
Big ideas, real impact.
Checkout some volunteers events throughout this month (and score extra entries for our monthly donation raffle in the process).
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Link to county site with info about volunteer events for the month of January: https://myescambia.com/news/news-article/2025/12/30/escambia-county-to-host-volunteer-tree-planting-days-jan.-16-17-24
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For info on volunteering at the Escambia County Animal Shelter: https://myescambia.com/our-services/animal-welfare/animal-shelter/volunteer-information
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01/30/2026
Off of Bayou Blvd, next to Old Pottery Barn
8AM - 10AMJoin us for our monthly cleanup. We’ll be cleaning the side of the highway off of Bayou Blvd that’s next to the Old Time Pottery Barn in Downtown Pensacola. This is a high-traffic area for both people walking and vehicles. Full sun exposure, so please come prepared for the working environment!
Events in Pensacola & Surrounding Areas
Join the Conversation.
Share your perspective.
A Pensacola Perspective is launching a new monthly community forum that brings real people together to talk about real issues. From neighborhood concerns to national headlines, we’re creating space to listen, challenge, reflect, and connect.
Each month, we’ll focus on a different topic — and every voice at the table matters. Whether you're here to speak, listen, or simply be present, your perspective is part of the change.
We're especially looking for participants who represent all corners of our community. Some episodes may focus on specific age groups, experiences, or voices, but all are welcome.
Be part of our “A Little Change” segment as we explore what we want to see shift — and what we want to protect — in the place we call home.
Want to join the next conversation? Have a topic of conversation that you want to see discussed? Comment below and follow A Pensacola Perspective as we embark on this journey together.
Just A January Cleanup Event
01/30/2026
Off of Bayou Blvd, next to Old Pottery Barn
8AM - 10AM
Join us for our monthly cleanup. We’ll be cleaning the side of the highway off of Bayou Blvd that’s next to the Old Time Pottery Barn in Downtown Pensacola. This is a high-traffic area for both people walking and vehicles. Full sun exposure, so please come prepared for the working environment!
November Pop-Up
Please join us at the Mom2Mom event where we’ll be asking the community questions and raising funds for our locally held and sponsored events!
Play: Who Wants to Be A Millionaire (20 questions for $20)
Higher or lower: Try to guess higher or lower correctly 10x in a row for a prize (while supplies last!)
Are you smarter than a 5th grader? We’ll ask you and our resident 5th grader 10 questions. Earn bragging rights and a nifty pinnable badge that shows you’re smarter than a Pensacola 5th grader!
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Help us with our next event! We’ll be collecting a survey of 100 answers to 10 different questions about interesting topics, some of which are local to Pensacola-others are just a little fun or silly! This will help us put on a Family Fued style event, so we’ll need to hear from you to help supply the answers!
October Cleanup
Public Beach Access #1
13549 Sandy Key Dr, Pensacola, FL
Come hang out for a couple of hours and clean the beach, beach parking lot, and surrounding areas. 🚮
September Pop-Up
APP Pop-Up at the Mom2Mom Flea Market
Location: Five Flags Speedway
Date: Saturday, September 6
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Come stop by our booth at the Mom2Mom Consignment Flea Market for a fun and interactive pop-up experience! We’ll have games to play, merch to grab, and we want to hear from you—tell us what local issues matter most in your neighborhood.
Whether you're shopping, chatting, or just passing through, come say hi and help shape the future of Pensacola through real community conversations.
Let’s connect!
#APP850 #PensacolaEvents #APensacolaPopUp #CommunityVoice
August Cleanup Event - Sanders Beach
August Cleanup – Sanders Beach
Location: Sanders Beach, I St, Pensacola, FL
Date: Friday, August 29
Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Join us bright and early for a community cleanup along the beautiful shoreline at Sanders Beach! We’ll be working to clear litter and debris from the beach and surrounding areas to help protect our waters and public spaces.
We’ll provide:
– 5-gallon buckets
– Trash grabbers
– Gloves
– Trash bags
Please bring:
– Water bottle
– Sunscreen
– Tennis/running shoes
– Hat or sun protection
Let’s work together to keep our beaches clean so we don’t Stay Trashy, Pensacola.
Helping us out? Use some of these hashtags when showing up for your community.
#SandersBeachCleanup #StayTrashyPensacola #app850 #BeachCleanup #CommunityEffort
August String Art Workshop: Amigurumi Apples & Pencils
Join us for a fun and creative afternoon making adorable amigurumi apples and pencils! Whether you're a crochet pro or a curious beginner, this workshop is perfect for all skill levels.
Date: Friday, August 8
Time: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: WFPL, North Spring Street
All materials provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own. Come craft, learn, and connect! All levels of experience welcome.
Perdido Beach Cleanup: 2 fast, 2 furious
Cleaning up our public spaces so we don’t Stay Trashy, Pensacola.
Perdido Key Beach Cleanup
Cleaning up our public spaces so we don’t Stay Trashy, Pensacola.