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.