Music South presents - Hotel California - A Salute to the Eagles

The Music South Fall Concert Series gets underway on Tuesday, October 27th featuring one of the most sought-after tribute bands in the country.  Come be a part of, "Hotel California - A Salute to the Eagles."

This talented group of musicians will bring The Eagles mega-hits to the Dothan Civic Center.  This highly acclaimed presentation has Eagles fans turning out across the country to enjoy the sounds of a band that defined a generation of music lovers.

Tickets are free to current concert season ticket holders.  Individual tickets can be purchased at the Dothan Civic Center box office.  334-615-3175. Tickets are General Admission and are $25 for adults and $15 for military and students with ID.

Visit the Music South website for more details about this event and upcoming holiday events.  http://www.musicsouth.com/index.html

Holiday of Hope

Covenant Hospice is presenting their

11th Annual Holiday of Hope Marketplace at the Dothan Civic Center.

The event will kick off with the Moonlight & Mistletoe Preview Party on Thursday, October 22, 2015 and shopping days will be Friday, October 23rd & Saturday, October 24th.

This shopping extravaganza includes vendors from across the tri-state area bringing fine gifts, unique specialty items and boutique treasures.

• Thursday, October 22, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
• Friday, October 23, 9 a.m. until 8 p.m.
• Saturday, October 24, 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.
• Cafe open for lunch from 11 am - 2 pm Friday and Saturday
• Dothan Civic Center - Dothan, Alabama
• Sponsorship opportunities and booth space available
• Tickets $6 for general admission
• Children 10 and under are free

Proceeds from this special event benefit the Dothan Branch of Covenant Hospice.  For more information, contact Jennifer Griffin via email or call (334) 794-7847, toll free (800) 541-3072.

Dothan High Tiger Football This Friday!

The wait is over as high school football returns this Friday, August 21st.  The headline game for our area is the Dothan Tigers hosting the Navarre Raiders.  Last year, the Tigers traveled to Navarre on a Halloween Friday night and lost a fast paced game to the Raiders, 49-24.  The Raiders look to again have a talented, well-coached team.  Dothan Coach, Kelvis White, said they have two very good running backs that may prove to be some of the best they will see this year.  The Tigers are looking to improve upon a good year that had them going 6-6 and hosting a first round state playoff game last year against Oxford.  The Tigers return some key skill players this year and also have great size on both the offensive and defensive lines.  With that, Coach White, hopes to put a more physical team on the field this year.

Coach White also wanted to emphasize that this is not a season opening jamboree game.  It's week one and it's for real.  Therefore, he asks all Tiger fans to come out to Rip Hewes stadium on Friday night and support the Tigers.  This will be a great game to get the season started.  Kickoff is at 7:00.

Fall Fastpitch Softball Registration

Dothan Leisure Services will hold registration for it's girl's, fall fastpitch softball league beginning August 17th and running through the 21st.  All girls ages 8-12 should register at Doug Tew Recreation Center between 3:30 and 6:00 pm.  Girls living inside and outside the city limits are eligible.  for more information, call Tyson Carter at 334-615-3700.

National Night Out - Saturday, August 1st

Each year the Dothan Police Department hosts National Night Out, downtown at the Civic Center.  This year's event will take place on Saturday, August 1st from 3:00 - 8:00 pm.  National Night Out is a time to increase awareness of the impact the local community can have on crime prevention.  The event includes live entertainment, displays, information and demonstrations.  Come join friends and neighbors and learn how you can be more involved in making Dothan a safer place for everyone.

Open Auditions for SEACT's, Shrek Jr. Today

SEACT begins open auditions this afternoon for their September production of Shrek, Jr.  Open auditions are Sunday, July 26th at 2:00 pm and again Monday at 6:00 pm.  Call backs will be held on Tuesday evening.  All auditions will be held at The Cultural Arts center on S. Saint Andrews Street.  There are over 70 roles for those interested between the ages of 7 and 18.  Shrek Jr. is a musical and includes all skill levels of singing, dancing, acting and gymnastics.  For more information, connect to the SEACT website here: SEACT - Shrek Auditions.

Last Poplar Head Farmer's Market Today

Get your fresh veggies this morning at the downtown Poplar Head Farmer's Market.  The market only operates in June and July so this will be the last Saturday.  Come by and visit this morning, 8:00 - 12:00, rain or shine .  Come support your local growers.

Tasty Tiger Trot 5K Trail Run

On Saturday, July 25th, come race in the heat and then get a sweet treat at the Tasty Tiger Trot.  Now in it's 3rd year, the Tasty Tiger Trot benefits the Dothan High School Cross Country team.

Art After Hours Tonight at WMA

Come celebrate the opening of the summer exhibit at The Wiregrass Museum of Art.  Exhibits on view are:
*  Real Lives: Observations and Reflections by Dale Kennington
*  Transformation and Evolution by Barbara Mann
*  Photographs of Downtown Dothan by Frank Gaines

Watermelon Tasting at Landmark Park

On Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Landmark Park will celebrate National Watermelon Month with a watermelon harvest and sampling.  Over 1200 varieties of watermelons are grown in the world. Landmark Park will harvest and sample Moon and Stars, Black Diamond, Charleston Gray, Crimson Sweet and Jubilee. Come meet the watermelon queen, collect some great recipes and taste amazing, crisp, and cool watermelon.

Dothan Area Young Professionals "Business Brews", July 14th

The DAYP hosts "Business Brews" on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at The Cellar - Fine Steaks & Wines.  Business Brews is a time to get together with other area professionals to network and relax in a social setting.

Fall Sports Registration Begins This Week

Dothan Leisure Services is now registering for the 2015 Youth Football, Cheerleading, & Soccer Programs. Registration begins today, Monday, July 13 through the 17th from 3:00pm-6:00pm.  Also on Saturday, July 18 from 9:00am-12:00pm at the City of Dothan Recreation Centers. Please register at the center in your region. Each sport has a $25
registration fee, with football having an additional $20 uniform deposit.  Ages as follows: Football (Boys 9-12), Cheerleading (Girls 9-12), Soccer (Boys & Girls 6-18). Participants MUST be Dothan residents.  For more information, please contact the center in your recreation region: Doug Tew: 615-3720 / Walton Park: 615-4710 / Westgate Park: 615-3760 / Wiregrass Park: 615-4740… or Tyson Carter at 334-615-3700.

Herschel Walker to Speak in Dothan

The Dothan Education Foundation is pleased to announce, Heisman Trophy winner and former Dallas Cowboy football player, Herschel Walker will be coming to Dothan, AL on September 22^nd.

This will be the annual fundraising event for the Dothan Education Foundation. Your support is vital to the continued success of our organization.  There are several ways to support the event which will be held at the Dothan Civic Center on Tuesday, September 22^nd at 5:30 p.m.  Sponsorships, Tables (including dinner) and meet and greet tickets are available through the Dothan Education Foundation.  Balcony seating will be available for purchase through the Dothan Civic Center. Ticket pricing and additional information regarding the event can be found on the DEF website at www.dothaneducationfoundation.org

Herschel Walker supports numerous charitable and educational organizations and is the author of Breaking Free, a memoir -- from the joys and hardships of childhood, to his explosive impact on college football, to his remarkable professional career. His compelling account testifies to the strength of the human spirit and its ability to overcome any challenge.

If you are interested in purchasing tables, meet and greet tickets or need information on available sponsorships contact the Dothan Education Foundation at 334-794-6585 or Tami Culver at tami@dothaneducationfoundation.org .

Final Music by Moonlight Tonight at Landmark Park

Gather the family and friends and pack a picnic basket of goodies and come enjoy an evening of music under the stars.  Music by Moonlight returns to Landmark Park tonight.  Join your friends on the Gazebo lawn for this informal and relaxing night of music presented by Landmark Park and Music South Concert Series. The last scheduled date for this year's series is July 9.  No pets or alcohol please. Admission is FREE.  Music begins at 7:30 PM.

Register for Summer Archery Classes by July 17th

Dothan Leisure Services is offering Olympic-style Archery Skills classes this summer at the Eastgate Archery Range. The class will be offered July 20-24. Class time is 6:00-7:30pm. Cost is $35 per person. Ages 8-Adult. Register at any recreation center by July 17 (9:00am-4:30pm). Participants 10-18 years of age will be eligible for the Alabama Recreation and Park Association State Championship in Dothan Alabama August 8-9, 2015. All archery equipment will be provided. Class size will be limited to 20 per class. For further information, please contact Eastgate Park (334-615-3730) or Roy Kitts (334-615-3700).

SEACT Summer Theatre Camps in July

SEACT continues it's Summer Theatre Camp in July with two more weeks to choose from.  Camps will be offered July 13-17 and July 20-24.

ABOUT CAMP
There are two scripts with two separate casts comprised of 5-16 year olds roughly divided between a younger and an older group.  In each of the daily sessions campers are taught the basics of theatre and rehearse a play to be performed before an audience of family and guests.

Each camp runs Monday-Friday, 8:30-Noon.

The cast performances begin Friday at noon, followed by a cast party in the CAC cafeteria, all wrapping up around 2:00.

Holiday Garbage & Recycling Make-up Day This Wednesday

In observance of the July 4th holiday, the City of Dothan offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2015. There will be no pick-up for garbage (automated green cart), recycling, or trash (leaves, limbs, junk, etc). The make-up day for garbage and recycling collection is scheduled for earlier in the week on Wednesday, July 1, 2015.

A Night of Songs & Stories with "Uncle Si" Robertson

Tickets are now on sale for A Night of Songs & Stories with "Uncle Si" Robertson.  Silas "Uncle Si" Robertson returns to Dothan on July 18th at the Dothan Civic Center.  This event will benefit the Wiregrass Children's Home. The start time is 7:00 pm.  

July 4th Fireworks At The Fairgrounds

Come celebrate Independence Day at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds.  The afternoon will be filled with fun and activities and the night sky filled with fantastic fireworks.  The gates will open at 5:00 pm with FREE admission.  A $10 per vehicle parking donation will be requested that will go to the Wiregrass United Way.

Town Hall Meeting With Senator Jeff Sessions

The City of Dothan will hold a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Jeff Sessions on Monday, June 29th. The meeting will take place at The Dothan Opera House at 4 p.m. Dothan Mayor Mike Schmitz will moderate the event.

Youth Fall Sports Registration July 13 - 17

Dothan Leisure Services is announcing registration for the 2015 Youth Football,
Cheerleading, & Soccer Programs. Registration will be held Monday – Friday, July 13-17
from 3:00pm-6:00pm & Saturday, July 18 from 9:00am-12:00pm at the City of Dothan
Recreation Centers. Please register at the center in your region. Each sport has a $25
registration fee, with football having an additional $20 uniform deposit.
Ages as follows: Football (Boys 9-12), Cheerleading (Girls 9-12), Soccer (Boys & Girls 6-
18). Participants MUST be Dothan residents.
For more information, please contact the center in your recreation region:
Doug Tew: 615-3720 / Walton Park: 615-4710 / Westgate Park: 615-3760 / Wiregrass Park:
615-4740… or Tyson Carter at 334-615-3700.

Honey Workshop at Landmark Park

The Wiregrass Beekeepers and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System will be at Landmark Park this Saturday, June 27th to teach you everything you ever wanted to know about bees.  The workshop begins at 10:00 AM and is open to the public and free with your paid gate admission to the park.  Come and watch as honey is extracted from the bee hives and bottled for your purchase.  Honey will be sold as long as supplies last.  A pint of honey will be available for $8.

Landmark Park is a 135-acre natural and cultural history museum.  It is Alabama's official Museum of Agriculture.  It is located on Hwy 431, just 2.7 miles north of the Ross Clark Circle.  For more info, call Landmark Park at 334-794-3452.

Rick Burgess Coming to Dothan, July 10th

Rick Burgess, from the Rick & Bubba Show, is coming to Dothan on Friday, July 10, at 7pm to Harvest Church.  Join in for a night of faith, fellowship, and fun! Tickets are on sale for $10 and are available at each of the Goldfinger’s locations, the Harvest Church office or at Harvestdothan.com 

Rick Burgess is the co-host of the nationally syndicated Rick and Bubba Show that reaches over 1 million people a week. Rick is heard across the nation on 70+ radio stations and seen daily in over 100 markets via the Heartland Network. He has appeared numerous times on Fox News and has co-authored several New York Times bestsellers and charted two comedy discs on the Billboards comedy chart.

Proceeds from the event will go to the Dothan Education Foundation to continue their mission to improve student achievement for all Dothan City School students, maintain continuous school improvement and to engage the citizens of Dothan with its public schools.

Pre-Register for WMA Art Attack Summer Sessions

This summer, let your child's imagination and creativity run wild! Whether their interest is in painting, pottery, drawing, or learning about different cultures, they're guaranteed to have a great time at the WMA. (Just be sure to pack some old clothes, because art and creativity know no bounds!)

  

ART EXPLOSION!

AGES 9-12

Monday-Friday, June 22-26

Morning session: 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Campers will get messy with mixed media from collage to spray paint. They will also learn about the quilts of Gee's Bend and get to take a Mural Tour. All new projects, all supplies included!

WMA Members: $95, Non-members: $105

PLAY IN THE CLAY POTTERY CAMP

(SESSION 1) AGES 6-12

Tuesday-Friday, July 7-10, and Monday, July 27 (glaze day)  
Time: 11am-12pm 

(SESSION 2) AGES 6-12

Tuesday-Friday, July 7-10, and Monday, July 27 (glaze day)   

Time: 1pm-2pm 

  

In this hands-on clay camp, students will learn a variety of ceramic techniques including pinch, surface decoration, glazing and more! Each student will create at least 3 unique projects to take home. Lynn Koning, an experienced Wiregrass potter, will be leading a hand-building clay camp. Due to drying and firing time, students will create then return on Monday, July 27, for glazing and surface decoration. Pieces will be ready to take home on August 1st. All supplies included. Space is limited, sign up today! 

WMA Members: $55, Non-members: $65

STORY STUDIO

AGES 6-8

Monday-Friday, July 13-17  - OR -  Monday-Friday, July 20-24
Morning session: 9:00 am-12:00 pm 

 

Campers will get to create their own art books!

WMA Members: $95, Non-members: $105

ART AROUND THE WORLD, MINI VISUAL ARTS CAMP

JUNIOR CAMP: AGES 6-8

Tuesday and Wednesday, July 28-29 
Time: 9:00 am-12 pm

SENIOR CAMP: AGES 9-12
Thursday and Friday, July 30-31
Time: 9:00 am-12 pm 

World travel at your campers' fingertips! In this mini-camp, each day takes us to a new region where we can experience their culture, customs, and most importantly ART!

WMA Members: $45, Non-members: $55 

Registration for Dothan's Summer Playground Program

Dothan Leisure Services will be hosting their Playground Program June 8-July 31, from 9:00am-4:00pm. Playgrounds will be available this summer for boys and girls ages 6-12 at Wiregrass Park and ages 6-15 at Andrew Belle Youth Center & Walton Park. Supervision is on-hand and daily programs are planned for swimming, special events, and field trips.  Registration is Saturday, May 30 from 9:00am – 12:00pm, or until all slots are filled. Fee is $10 for the first child, $5 for the second child, or $20 for families with 3 or more children. You may register at the center your child will attend.  All new participants will need a copy of their birth certificate at registration.  For more information, please contact Wiregrass Park (615-4740), Andrew Belle (615-4720), Walton Park (615-4710) or Dothan Leisure Services (615-3700).

Register for Summer Archery Skills Classes

Dothan Leisure Services is offering Olympic-style Archery Skills Classes this summer at Eastgate Archery Range. Class one will be offered June 1-5 and Class two will be offered July 20-24. Time for both classes is 6:00-7:30pm. Cost is $35 per person. Ages 8 - Adult.  Register at any recreation center from May 12-29 for the first class, and May 12-July 17 for the 2nd class. (9:00am-4:30pm). Participants 10-18 years of age will be eligible for the Alabama Recreation and Park Association State Championship in Dothan Alabama August 8-9, 2015.  All archery equipment will be provided. Class size will be limited to 20 per class. For further information, please contact Eastgate Park (334-615-3730) or Roy Kitts (334-615-3700).

Landmark Park Offering Free Admission to Active Military This Summer

Landmark Park continues to be one of 2,000 museums and parks across North America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer.  This popular program is in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense. 

Organizations participating in the Blue Star Museums network will offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve, and their families from Memorial Day (May 25) through Labor Day (Sept 7) 2015.  Free gate admission to the park will be granted to the military ID holder and up to five family members during the stated time period.

Final Lifeguard Training Class Begins May 26th

Due to a demand for lifeguards, Dothan Leisure Services will be teaching one final, two-week Lifeguard Training Class beginning this Tuesday, May 26^th.  You can sign up for the class at www.dothanleisureservices.org.  The class is free of charge, and Dothan Leisure Services will be selecting summer employees from those at the completion of this class to work at Doug Tew, Walton Park, Wiregrass Park, and Water World.  If you have questions please call 334-615-3755.

Homeless Stand Down Event This Morning - Saturday, May 16th

The Southeast Alabama Coalition for the Homeless (SEACH) is sponsoring it's Homeless Stand Down today, Saturday, May 16th at the Saliba Family Services Center.  You can play a vital role in helping those who are homeless right here in the Wiregrass by donating items.  Beginning at 9:00 AM this morning, please drop off needed items like clothes, socks, combs and brushes, blankets, sleeping bags, items for personal hygiene, canned food and tents.  The Saliba Center is located on West Lafayette Street at the intersection of Lafayette and Dusy.

Bark in the Park, Saturday, May 16th

The Dothan Animal Shelter & Adoption Center is hosting their 4th Annual Bark in the Park on Saturday, May 16th.  It will be a day of family fun at Eastgate Park in Dothan. Bring your pets and enjoy live music, a pet fashion show (the theme is Super Heroes), caricature artists (for you and your pet), food vendors, balloon animals, a bounce house and face painting for the kids, a silent auction, a Dothan Police K-9 demonstration and much more.

Gates will be open from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM.  Admission is $5.00 per person or $20 for a car full of family and pets.  Pets must be on a leash.  For more info, check out Bark in the Park Dothan on facebook.

Go Topless Day for Jeep Enthusiasts

This Saturday, May 16th, join Jeep enthusiasts from across the Wiregrass as they remove their tops and enjoy the wind in their hair during the Jeepers National Go Topless Day.  Join the fun at Hooters.  There will be a Jeep wash around noon.  Then stay and get 20% off your food and enjoy live music and a wing eating contest.  There will also be a silent auction, a scavenger hunt and more.

Wiregrass Hope Hosting the Annual Hardee's Ride for Hope

Wiregrass Hope Group will be hosting the 6^th Annual Hardee’s Ride for Hope on Saturday, May 16, 2015.  Sponsored by Ponder Enterprises, Inc. and Hardee’s, the ride proceeds will benefit programs of Wiregrass Hope Group.

There are three start/registration locations:  Hardee’s of Dothan (next to Home Depot), Hardee’s of Abbeville and Hardee’s of Enterprise. Registration is $25, per Rider Card and starts at 9 AM.  Riders receive coupons for breakfast and lunch, free drink refills, 2015 Ride T-shirt, and a Rider Card.  Each participant will visit the eight area Hardee’s (Headland, Abbeville, Ozark, Enterprise, Hartford, and the 3 in Dothan) to receive a 8 stamps on their Rider Card.  Completed Rider Cards must be turned in by 3 PM, at the Dothan Hardee’s by Home Depot, to be eligible for the Grand Prize drawings of $1,000, $500 and $250.

For more information, contact Sharon at ssizemore@wiregrasshopegroup.com or 334.790.9192.  For further details and route suggestions to the Hardee’s locations, please visit our website at www.wiregrasshopegroup.com and click on Hardee’s Ride for Hope.

Stamp Out Hunger - May 9th

This Saturday, May 9th, letter carriers throughout the Wiregrass will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Wiregrass Area United Way Food Bank as part of the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.  Participating is as easy as walking to your mailbox.  Just place your non-perishable food items in a disposable plastic bag and hang it from your mailbox before the mail arrives on Saturday. Your letter carrier will do the rest and all collected food will be delivered to the Wiregrass area United Way Food Bank.  You can call the food bank for more info at 334-794-9775 or visit www.wiregrassfoodbank.com.

Houston County Relay for Life - May 8th

Join the fight against cancer in our community by participating in this year's Houston County Relay for Life.  This year's event will be held at Northview High School on May 8th at 6:00 PM.  Each year more than 4 million people in 20 different countries participate in a Relay for Life event to raise money for cancer research, create awareness in the community and to honor and inspire those touched by this disease.  If you would like to participate in the event or would like to donate a luminary in honor of someone, visit Houston County Relay for Life.

Currently, sponsorships are needed from area businesses.  Many options are available like forming a team to walk or donation of goods and services or volunteering.  If you would like to get involved, call Taylore Logan at 800-227-2345.

Landmark Park's Touch A Truck - May 2nd

On Saturday, May 2nd, Landmark Park brings back this popular event for the kids and those young at heart.  Touch A Truck is a chance to be up close to over 50 different pieces of heavy equipment.  The kids can sit in the seat of a tractor or stand on the back of a Dothan Fire Truck.  How does a street sweeper work or what does an armored car look like on the inside?

Touch A Truck begins at 10:00 AM and lasts until 1:00 PM.  Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for kids age 3-11.  As always, admission is free for Landmark Park members.  For more info, visit http://www.landmarkparkdothan.com/events/touch-a-truck/.

Wiregrass Orchestra Events Coming in May

Come enjoy the sounds of the talented musicians in the Tri-State Community Orchestra in May.  There will be two events featuring different sections of the orchestra.  First, the Tri-State Community Orchestra, Directed by Ron Branning, Associate Professor of Music at the Baptist College of Florida, presents their 20th Anniversary concert: 

Symphonic Centennial: Celebrating America and the Wiregrass in Song

Hear the Wiregrass Symphony, Commissioned for the Tri-State Community Orchestra 10 years ago to Celebrate the History of the Wiregrass with Downtown Dothan's Murals in music!  They will be joined by the Baptist College of Florida Choral and Wiregrass area School Band members, directed by James Holmes, Houston Academy Band Director

Friday, May 8, 2015 at 7:30 pm.  The Dothan Opera House

Pitch, Hit & Run Competition

This Wednesday, April 22nd, Dothan Leisure Services will host the city's Pitch, Hit & Run Competition at Doug Tew Recreation Center.  The competition gets under way at 5:30 and is intended for Dothan residents only.  This nationwide opportunity offers youngsters a chance to participate in the official baseball skills of Major League Baseball.  Winners of each age group in the local competition will advance to the sectional event.  A birth certificate is required to participate and the age determination date is July 17th.  The age groups competing are: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14.  You can link to the flyer for more info here: Pitch, Hit & Run Flyer

Superhero 5K Run / Walk, Saturday April 11

The Exchange Center for Child Abuse Prevention is presenting the Superhero 5K Run / Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, April 11th at the Westgate Trail.  It's not too late for you to enter.  Race day registration is from 6:30 to 7:45 AM.  The 5-mile Run/Walk will begin at 8:00 and the 1-mile Fun Run will start at 9:00.  Registration is $20 for the 5K and $10 for the Fun Run.  Proceeds will benefit the Exchange Center's mission to stop child abuse and family violence. Every child needs a hero, but abused children need a SUPERHERO!

Tri-State BBQ Festival Starts TODAY!

The Tri-State BBQ Festival is back this year with even more events, music, vendors and yes, BBQ! Things get under way today at 4:45 with the ribbon cutting at the main gate and then it's off to a packed fun-filled weekend.  One distinction this year is that the TV show, BBQ Pit Wars, will be at the festival filming for an upcoming episode.  BBQ Pit Wars is a food competition show between four nationally know teams of cooks.  It also gives the local teams a chance to compete against these masters of the grill.  The festival will go until 10:00 tonight and then start up again tomorrow from 11:00 AM until 10:00 PM at the Farm Center Fairgrounds.  Tickets are $10.00 per day, and children under 6 are free.  For all the information on the schedule of events, check out their website at Tri-State BBQ.  Come out and sample, shop, sip and celebrate a good time with friends.

Embrace the Fatherless: A CrossFit Fundraiser

Embrace the Fatherless is a CrossFit fundraising event to benefit the Alabama Baptist Children's Homes. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 25th and will be hosted by CrossFit Embrace, at 131 South Woodburn Drive in Dothan. Start time is 8:30 and lasting until 11:00.  There is a $30 entry fee that includes a free T-shirt.  All ages are welcome but 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult.  To register and get additional info for this first time event, visit Embrace the Fatherless Event Info.

Dothan / Houston Co. Special Olympics, April 8th

The 39^th Annual Dothan/Houston County Special Olympics will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Dothan High School beginning at 10:00 a.m.  The games will kick-off with the parade of athletes and shortly following this, the flame will be run onto the field by local law enforcement personnel

Northview vs Dothan in Softball Today

The Northview Lady Cougars will visit the Dothan Tigers today, as the teams face each other in their final regular season match-up.  Dothan is currently 25-3-1 and is ranked among the best 6A teams in the state. Northview is 11-10-1 and coming off an impressive win over Geneva on Tuesday.  In the first regular season game, the Tigers defeated Northview 15-1.  The Cougars look to even the record today as the teams head into their final few weeks before the area tournament on April 30th.  Today's game will be at Colby field and the first pitch is at 4:00 PM.  Come out and support your team in this long standing rivalry and enjoy high school softball at it's best.

Unspoken: Start A Fire Tour

The contemporary Christian band, Unspoken, brings their Start A Fire Tour to Dothan on Thursday, April 9th.  The tour also includes Johnny Diaz and the JJ Weeks Band.  The concert will be at Ridgecrest Baptist Church and will begin at 7:00 PM.  General admission tickets are available for $17 and can be purchased at Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Eagle Eye Outfitters and at The Joy FM offices.  Get a taste of this upcoming event by listening to the title song, Start A Fire, here: Unspoken: Start A Fire Video.

26th Annual Alzheimer's Conference, Wednesday, April 1st

The Alzheimer's Resource Center and Wallace Community College will host the 26th Annual Alzheimer's Conference Wednesday, April 1, at the Dothan Civic Center. This year's speaker will be Teepa Snow, world renowned speaker and educator on Alzheimer's disease and caregiving. The theme for the conference is "Best Care Practices in Dementia Care; Providing Care Without The Fight." The conference hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $65 with CEUs and $25 without CEUs. To register, call Wallace Community College at (334) 556-2205. For sponsor/vendor information, call the Alzheimer's Resource Center at (334) 702-2273.

The Dothan Rescue Mission presents "A Night of Worship"

The Dothan Rescue Mission will be hosting it's inaugural "Night of Worship" this Friday evening, April 3rd at 6:00 PM. This Good Friday event will feature some of the Wiregrass's best musicians and vocalists, assembled from multiple congregations, to worship at The Dothan Opera House.  The event will appeal to all ages and congregations as the focus will be an Easter celebration of the love of Jesus and His sacrifice on the cross.  This event is FREE, but you will need a ticket to reserve your seat at The Opera House.  You can do so by calling the Dothan Rescue Mission at 334-794-4637 or stop by the Administrative office at 216 E Crawford Street.  Come and join and celebrate in this first time event for Dothan.

Win A Big Green Egg and Support Wiregrass United Way 211

Wiregrass United Way 2-1-1 is selling tickets for a lucky person to win a LARGE Green Egg Grill/Smoker package. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25 and are currently on sale.  Get your tickets by calling 334-836-1963 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 - 4. You can also purchase your tickets at the 2-1-1 booth at the Tri-State BBQ Festival.  The Festival is April 10th and 11th and will take place at the Houston County Farm Center, where the Green Egg Grill will be on display. The winning ticket will be drawn at the BBQ Festival April 11th. You do not have to be present to win.

Azalea Dogwood Trail Today

We are seeing the first signs of Spring as the temperatures rise and the flowers and trees begin to bloom. And as Spring arrives, so does Dothan's Azalea Dogwood Trail.  This will be the 51st year of this annual event, as visitors from near and far make the pilgrimage to view the beauty of Dothan's historic neighborhoods in full bloom.

19th Annual Spring Plant Sale

Are you ready to plant a new flower bed or this year’s vegetable garden?  The Wiregrass Master Gardeners are having our 19^th Annual Spring Plant Sale on Friday, April 10 from 9:00am to 5:00pm and Saturday, April 11 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

Landmark Park's Spring Farm Day

On Saturday, March 21st, turn back the clock 100 years and experience living history. Enjoy demonstrations of sheep shearing, blacksmithing, plowing with mules, basket weaving, quilting, and other traditional springtime farm activities. Entertainment will include an “Old Time Fiddlers Convention” and two stages of traditional music.  

Miss Belle of the Wiregrass Pageant

The Miss Belle of the Wiregrass Pageant will take place on Saturday, March 14th at The Cultural Arts Center. This is a great way to have some fun, practice for future pageants, AND raise money for the many, many pets at the Wiregrass Humane Society shelter. Your participation in this pageant can make the difference in a pet's life, so share with your friends and get them to sign up too. Help the Cultural Arts Center help pets around our community.  The pageant details are:

Mural City ArtWalk TODAY!

The Mural City Artwalk art festival returns to downtown Dothan today, Saturday, March 7th. Come see downtown transformed into an arts district for a day.  The festival features more than 50 artists, musicians, vendors and various activities for the kids.