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| Apr 28th, 2008 (Mon) -- May 3rd, 2008 (Sat) |
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Festival of Murals and Street Fair in Downtown Dothan
Location: in Downtown Dothan
a variety of cultural events (performance and visual arts); something for everyone from Gospel, Bluegrass, Country and Jazz to dance and museum activities, free activities for children, pet costume contest, arts and crafts vendors, food and much more; for more information, visit www.themaineventweb.com or call (334)699-1475 |
| May 1st, 2008 (Thu) |
7:00 PM |
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Former Governor of Arkansas Mike Huckabee to Speak at Wiregrass Children's Home Benefit
Location: Dothan Convention Center, 4106 Ross Clark Circle North
Mike Schmitz Automotive Group is sponsoring this casual event with Governor Mike Huckabee as Keynote Speaker, plus musical entertainment; general admissoin tickets are $10; $250 VIP tickets include a reception with photo opportunity with Gov. Huckabee and a signed copy of his latest book; tickets may be purchased at Impact Fitness, all Mike Schmitz Automotive Group locations, and Toyota of Dothan, or call (334)794-6716. |
| May 2nd, 2008 (Fri) |
5:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
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Cinco de Mayo
Location: Aviators' Landing Dawn Patrol Lounge, Fort Rucker
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Aviator's Landing Dawn Patrol Lounge. Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of Mexico’s victory over France in the battle of Pueblo. There will be free food beginning at 6:00 p.m. so don’t miss out. Door prizes will be given away at 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 p.m. You must be present to win. For more information, call (334) 598-2426 or go to www.ftruckermwr.com. |
| May 3rd, 2008 (Sat) -- May 4th, 2008 (Sun) |
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"Town and Country Gardens of the Wiregrass" Tour
Location: 11 Gardens thorughout the Wiregrass Area
Take a stroll thorugh 11 beautiful gardens throughout the Wiregrass area on Saturday, May 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 4 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person through May 2nd; $15 per person on tour days; children 12 and under no charge. . Proceeds benefit the Dothan Area Botanical Gardens. For more information, call the DABG at (334)793-3224 or visit www.dabg.com |
| May 3rd, 2008 (Sat) |
10:30 AM |
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First Saturday Family Day
Location: Wiregrass Museum of Art & Conference Center
This is a program that provides entertainment for the whole family. Children and their families can enjoy a different fun-filled activity each month. The program is free and open to children of all ages who are accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact the Museum at (334) 794-3871. |
| May 5th, 2008 (Mon) |
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
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NxLevel Business Planning Series
Location: Troy University Dothan Campus
NxLeveL is designed to enhance entrepreneurial skills and assist in creating a comprehensive business plan. The program is designed to teach the skills needed to creat, develop and strengthen successful business ventures - the philosophy is "learn it tonight - use it tomorrow".
Seating is limited and reserved for the first 25 paid attendees. The series cost is $150 which includes all ten sessions, books and materials. Contact the Troy-SBDC at (334) 670-3771 or email jcallin@troy.edu for more information. Second location in Enterprise, Alabama TBA |
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5th Annual Johnny Mack Brown Film Festival
Location: Landmark Park on U.S. Highway 431 North, two miles from the Dothan traffic circle
Old Johnny Mack Brown movies shown throughout the day with continuous entertainment including roping, shooting, dancing and wild west shootouts. For more information, call (334)699-1475 or visit www.themaineventweb.com |
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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Location: Your Mailbox
The National Association of Letter Carriers, in conjunction with the United States Postal Service, will collect non-perishable food items on Saturday, May 10, to help families in need in our community. You can help by placing your food donation at your mailbox on May 10 before your letter carrier arrives. It will be taken to the Post Office and then delivered to the Food Bank. For more details, visit www.helpstampouthunger.com. |
| May 13th, 2008 (Tue) |
6:15 PM |
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Health Chats - Candida Yeast Syndrome
Location: Dothan Christian Fellowship, 2054 John D. Odem Road
Sponsored by Carnes Chiropractic & Wellness Center. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (334) 794-2225. |
| May 13th, 2008 (Tue) -- May 17th, 2008 (Sat) |
7:30 PM |
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SEACT Presents "The Wizard of Oz"
Location: Dothan Opera House
Contact the Box Office at (334) 615-3175 for ticket prices and more information |
| May 15th, 2008 (Thu) |
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
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Art After Hours
Location: Wiregrass Museum of Art in Downtown Dothan near the Civic Center
What do you get when you mix together a shot of live music, a splash of fine art and stir in a whole lot of fun? Dothan's finest after hours event. |
| May 15th, 2008 (Thu) |
6:30 PM |
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Grounds & Grace Women's Ecumenical Bible Study Group
Location: Foster Street Coffee House, 150 North Foster Street in Downtown Dothan
The group will continue their study of Bruce Feilor's New York Times Bestseller: "Abraham, A Journey to the Heart of Three Faiths". All women are welcome. Bring a Bible. For more information, contact Tara Wilson at (334)718-6240 or call
Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church(ELCA),2643 Murpht Mill Road in Dothan, Alabama at (334)671-8282. |
| May 16th, 2008 (Fri) -- May 17th, 2008 (Sat) |
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Parade Of Homes 2008
Since the mid-sixties, the Home Builders Association of Dothan and the Wiregrass have offered a wide selection of houses to fit the taste and needs of families in the Wiregrass area.
On May 16, the opening of the Parade of Homes will take place at 11:00 a.m. at 105 Hedgerose Lane in Grove Park. The public is invited to attend. Approximately 60 houses will be open from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16; from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 17; and from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on May 18. |
| May 16th, 2008 (Fri) |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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Lean Manufacturing 101 Course
Location: Ozark Aviation Campus of Enterprise-Ozark Community College
Alabama Technology Network will present concepts that will increase your company’s bottom line. Cost is $195/per person and includes lunch. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call (334) 556-2452. |
| May 16th, 2008 (Fri) |
6:00 PM |
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Associate's Night
Location: Quality Inn
Presented by the Dothan Circle City Chapter of the American Business Women's Association, this is a time for interested business women to come out and see what the ABWA is all about. Guest speaker is Velma Tribue, Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors chair and Velma Tribue State Farm Insurance. Come enjoy a great dinner, wonderful company and door prizes. Cost is $12/person. For more information, call (334) 618-0703. |
| May 16th, 2008 (Fri) -- May 17th, 2008 (Sat) |
6:00 PM - 6:00 AM |
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American Cancer Society's "Relay For Life"
Location: Houston County Farm Center, on the Ross Clark Circle at the Cottonwood Road
Information about how to form a team or become involved in Relay For Life is available from the American Cancer Society's local office at (334)794-0600 |
| May 17th, 2008 (Sat) |
10:00 AM |
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"Smokin' in the Wiregrass" - Tri-State BBQ Festival
Location: National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds, U.S. Highway 231 South
Taste a variety of BBQ from competitors from throughout the Southeastern United States competing for over $10,000 in cash prizes. Also,enjoy the Kids Zone with water activities (bring a swimsuit and a towel); plus entertainment throughout the day including live music, arts and crafts and more. Adults: $10; Children 12 and under: Free; for more information, call (334)699-1475 or visit www.TriStateBBQ.com |
| May 17th, 2008 (Sat) |
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
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American Cancer Society's Diamonds and Denim Ball
Location: Landmark Park Stokes Activity Barn, U.S. Highway 431, north of the Dothan traffic circle
The evening will include food, drinks,live entertanment by Daryle Singletary and a live auction; tickets are $60 per person, $500 for a table of 10, and $300 for a table of 6. Proceeds from the event and auction will be used to benefit the American Cancer Society. Call (334)794-0600, Ext. 3 or visit www.cancer.org or www.main.acsevents.org/diamondsand denimal. |
| May 19th, 2008 (Mon) -- May 23rd, 2008 (Fri) |
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Food For Fines
Location: Houston Love Memorial Library
Houston Love Memorial Library will sponsor the first “Food for Fines” campaign to benefit the Wiregrass Area United Way Food Bank during the week of May 19-23. Library patrons will be able to bring in non-perishable food items Monday-Friday to get “debt forgiveness” for their overdue library books. For every food item donated, the library staff will deduct $1 from that person’s overdue book fines. The offer does not apply to lost or damaged library items. The Food Bank is need of items such as canned vegetables, canned meats, rice, pasta and peanut butter. |
| May 20th, 2008 (Tue) |
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
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7th Annual Drug Abuse Prevention Conference
Location: Troy University's Sony Hall
Presented by the Dothan-Houston County Substance Abuse Partnership and Troy University’s Continuing Education Center the conference is open to the public and CEU/ILC’s are available for teachers, nurses, counselors and social workers. Lunch will also be provided to participants. The conference fee is $50 and a door prize is required.
There are also a limited number of spaces available for informational booths. Any area agency, business or professional wishing to reserve a booth should call (334) 983-0005 by 12:00 noon on May 9. Checks for the conference should be made payable to DHCSAP and mailed to the Partnership. Vendors may set up their booths after 7:00 a.m. on May 20. For more information about the conference, please contact Beth Ford at (334) 699-2813 or bford@wiregrasspartnership.com. |
| May 20th, 2008 (Tue) |
7:00 PM |
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Big Band Benefit Concert
Location: Cultural Arts Center, 909 South Saint Andrews Street in Dothan, Alabama.
Featuring the Moonlighters Band, the Sisterhood of the Traveling Music Cart Vocal Ensemble, and the ArtSong Vocal Ensemble presenting standards from the Big Band era.
Proceeds will provide needed resources for the new Dothan City Elementary School Music Teachers and the High School Choral programs. Tickets are $15.00 each, or two for $25.00. A limited number of seats are available. For more information, call the Cultural Arts Center at (334)699-2787. |
| May 22nd, 2008 (Thu) |
10:30 AM |
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Ronnie Randall Memorial Golf Tournament
Location: Highland Oaks Golf Course
Sponsored by Southern Bone and Joint Specialists, the tournament is a 4-person scramble with gross and handicap awards plus a Mercedes Hole-In-One and $5,000 in cash and prizes. Benefiting musculoskeletal research through Orthopaedic Research Education Foundation and local charities, registration begins at 10:30 a.m. Lunch is at 11:00 a.m. and the Shotgun start is at 12:00 noon. Levels of sponsorships are Platinum (2 teams) $2,500; Gold (2 teams) $2,000; Silver (1 team) $1,500; Benefactor (1 team) $1,000; Team and hole sponsor (1 team) are $700 and Hole sponsor only $250. Educational sponsorships are also available. For more information on the Educational sponsorships or about the golf tournament, contact Beki Johnston at (334) 836-4518 or bekij@southernbone.com. The deadline to enter a team is May 14. |
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Lake Fest
Location: Lake Tholocco at Fort Rucker
Admission is free the day of event; the lake offers a recreational swimming area with swimming enhancements: a water slide, water bouncer and more; multiple covered pavilions, grills and playground facilities. For more information, call Special Events at (334)255-9810. Visitors to Fort Rucker must provide the drivers license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance. |
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Memorial Day Service
Location: Sunset Memorial Park, 1808 Barrington Road in Dothan
Service to benefit the Veterans Alliance. Activities include music by the Army Band; fly-overs and free food for all attending; Call Sunset Memorial Park for directions and other information: (334)983-6604 |
| May 27th, 2008 (Tue) |
6:15 PM |
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Health Chats - Plantar Fasciatus/Heel Pain
Location: Dothan Christian Fellowship, 2054 John D. Odem Road
Sponsored by Carnes Chiropractic & Wellness Center. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (334) 794-2225. |
| May 28th, 2008 (Wed) -- May 29th, 2008 (Thu) |
9:00 AM |
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Active Marriage & Best Practices for Healthy Relationship Workshop
Location: Soldier’s Service Center – Room 371 A, Building 5700, Novosel Street, Fort Rucker
Just the Facts - Straight Talk About Marriage, a project of The Hive Creative Group, will offer an "Active Marriage & Best Practices for Healthy Relationship" workshop on May 28-29, starting at 9:00 a.m. each day. This two-day workshop is offered at no cost and upon completion of training, participants receive certification enabling them to facilitate these same workshops in their own communities. A decision to enroll in these seminars offers an opportunity to learn practical skills for enriching extraordinary relationships. The Instructor is Kelly Simpson, MA Psychology. Workbooks and snacks will be provided to all participants. Pre-registration is required and the deadline to register is May 22. For more information, call (334) 671-7774 or email mary@thehivecreativegroup.com. Funding for this project was provided by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, grant #90FE009301. |
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