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Local Voice
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health
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Patti Rutland Jazz
7 Old Wives Tales for
Valentine's Day, CiCi's BBQ
lifestyle
Recipes, Education - Setting
Goals, 2013 Fashion Forcast,
G.W. Carver Museum, Book
Review
business
Groundhog Investing, Being
Rich, Networking Marketing
Tips
feature
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february events
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Popped Up "Iconic, ironic" by
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Local Voice
My mom convinced him we would
save money by correcting my pigeon
toes in ballet class so we didn’t have to
buy shoes so often. I always wore my
shoes out on the outside edges. Once my
foot was in the door at age 14, I knew I
would never do anything else.
L: Tell us about the young Patti
Rutland!
Patti Rutland Jazz
atti Rutland Jazz had
quite a busy year in
2012 which is nothing
abnormal for Dothan’s
own dance company and
unless you live underneath a rock, you
have seen their mark plastered all over
town. PRJ had their (metaphorical)
sleeves rolled up during 2012 with
opening a new dance studio, performing
original productions, and assisting
with choreography in SEACT’s
production,The Full Monty. When
PRJ is not busy with rehearsals and
productions, they are working with
local elementary students as part of their
outreach program, one of the largest
in the state. Do not let a New Year
Local: How long have you been
dancing?
Patti Rutland Simpson: I started late.
My dad did not take me seriously and
thought it would be a waste of money.
the
P
fool you, locals, because PRJ has no
signs of slowing down. Founder, Patti
Rutland Simpson, was gracious enough
to sit down and answer my qua-zillion
questions over a chat session via the
web. Her responses are enough to make
us all PRJ lovers and patrons for life.
Anyway, after I thanked her several
times for her time, I dove right into an
Oprah-inspired interview.
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PRS: I was a nightmare with way
too much energy. I have always been a
rebel. I wanted to create work that made
a statement. If it didn’t have meaning,
I wasn’t interested. I hated the world
of competitive dance and what was
considered “good work.” It has always
angered me that dance was only for
privileged kids and most studios were
only interested in the bottom line. So, I
spent a lot of time fighting losing battles
and got mad when I didn’t win. I wanted
to fight racism, fight AIDS, and fight for
equality. That fight in me hasn’t really
changed. I am still the rebel. I listen to
my music way too loud. I would rather
be barefoot. I consider jeans proper
dress for all occasions and I still fight
my battles. The only difference is that
I don’t have the energy that I used to
have and I go to bed before nine instead
of two in the morning! Oh, and my
temper has calmed down a lot.
PRS: The goal of the PRJ Dance Centre
is to provide the best possible dance
education to all students. We plan to
grow as our students grow, adding
the tools they need for a good dance
experience. That is the thing! Our goal
is for our students to be lovers of the
arts for the rest of their lives. When
we produce a student that loves the
arts, they want their children to have
the same experience they had and they
contribute to the arts.
L: What is PRJ's biggest asset? I don't
mean “asset” in a financial way, but I'm
sure you know that.
PRS: Undiscovered talent in the
amazing kids we teach has to be our
biggest asset. We see it in small doses
in the hour classes we teach in the
elementary schools. We see it big-time
in the kids we see in the studio. We have
big dreams for these kids.
L: In three words describe Patti
Rutland Jazz.
PRS: Friends for life.
L: I think your company and
volunteers should have those three
words tattooed on your arms or
something. So, what inspired you to
open the new Studio?
PRS: I saw the need to provide dance
classes beyond the outreach program
for students that want to pursue more
of a dance education. We officially
opened in June of 2012 with three very
successful dance camps. Classes are
taught in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop and
contemporary throughout the year for
dancers that range in age from 3 to 56!
In addition, there are partial scholarships
available for students to receive free or
discounted lunches. The Dance Centre
is also home to Patti Rutland Jazz and
all rehearsals are held in this space.
L: Awesome! What are the overall
goals you have set for the new PRJ
Dance Centre? What experiences do
you and your company wish to give to
young students?
L: Tell me about PRJ’s outreach
program.
PRS: PRJ’s outreach program is the
largest in Houston County and one of
the largest in the state. Our teachers
provide weekly dance classes for
all Dothan City elementary schools
including Webb Elementary and
Ashford Elementary for a total of 1,872
classes taught per year. We also partner
with Vaughn Blumberg Center, Boys
and Girls Clubs of America, Girls,
Inc., Calvary Baptist Church and The
Cultural Arts Center to provide dance
classes in their locations. The total
amount of students dancing weekly
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Health
from the doctor
7 Wive’s
Tales for
Valentine's
Day
Around the Wiregrass and the southeast,
there are many remedies and beliefs that
our grandparents have passed onto us that
simply do not hold water. A great deal focus
on pregnancy, but several focus on children.
Since grandparents sometimes believe they
know how to raise your children better than
you do, here is some ammunition:
Can an
untreated
fever cause
brain
damage?
1
Fever- Yes, a fever does
signal some abnormality,
usually infectious; however
you do not have to treat
a fever to prevent brain
damage. The human body creates fever
from various signals from the immune
system to the hypothalamus to increase the
body’s temperature. An elevated temperature
slows down the growth of viruses and
bacteria, and it helps the immune system
function better. Controlling a fever will make
a person feel better, but it is not necessary.
As long as the hypothalamus is working, the
brain will not be damaged from the fever.
2
Green/yellow mucus- Mucus
production does not indicate
infection neither does the
color of the "snot". Mucus
is produced in response to an
inflammatory process in the upper airway.
The color of mucus can be clear to green
normally. Yellow mucus simply indicates
dead white blood cells in the mucus. White
blood cells can be in the mucus from viral
infections, bacterial infections, or allergies.
Not every yellow discharge equals sinusitis.
local food
Teething (fever/diarrhea)This is one of the oldest
wive’s tales out there.
Teething does lead to
inflammation in the gum line
which may elevate normal
body temperature, but not to the fever range.
Likewise, teething does not lead to diarrhea.
Teething can be irritating to the child, but true
diarrhea and fever should be evaluated by a
Pediatrician.
3
4
Exposure to cold/wet- Many
studies have focused on this
belief. Not a single one has
indicated a true link between
exposure to cold temperature
leading to illness. The immune system does
not work as well at lower body temperatures,
but generally is not suppressed enough to
allow illness. The cold months of winter
bring us indoors and into close quarters,
thereby leading to more exposure to viruses
that cause upper respiratory infections.
Acne worsened by
chocolate consumptionAcne is actually associated
with bacteria on the skin
that infect pores/sweat
glands. Chocolate or greasy foods have no
association with these organisms.
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Tugging at an ear equals an
ear infection- Tugging at the
ear is commonplace among
infants. Around four to six
months of age, infants really
begin to notice their ears.
Infants may pull at an infected ear, but that
usually is associated with fever.
6
Urinary smell equals a
urinary tract infectionFortunately, urine smell has
nothing to do with infection.
Infected urine may smell bad,
but urine can smell differently
based on concentration of the urine. More
concentrated urine (less water in the urine)
tends to smell. Less concentrated urine is
more or less odorless.
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This list is by no means complete, but
hopefully you can use it to debunk the
grandparents from time to time.
Justin Hovey, M.D.
Board Certified
Internal Medicine
and Pediatrics
CiCi's BBQ
or this month’s review
I decided to get a taste
of summer to knock the
winter chill off my bones
at Cici’s BBQ. This tasty
little gem is located at 105 Montana
Street right off of Main Street. Cici’s
has a quaint, charming atmosphere
with its pine-paneled walls and large
windows, and there’s a flat screen
television to provide up-to-the-minute
college football news. The smell of
slow-cooked pork and homemade mac
and cheese wafted into my nose and
instantly induced hunger pangs. After
being quickly seated and served a
supercharged glass of sweet tea it was
time to delve into the menu!
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It didn't take long for me to decide
on giving the rib sandwich and
fries a shot. You have to love that
combination: ribs slathered in a smoky
sauce, and a side of tater snakes! My
dining companion settled on the pulled
pork plate with homemade butter beans
and yams. In a flash we received our
meals, and oh boy, did they look good.
My rib sandwich at Cici’s wasn’t some
sort of form-pressed mystery pork;
it looked like about a third of a rack
slapped between two slices of white
bread. The ribs had a nice crisp outer
bark and the sauce was cooked into an
almost caramelized-state. When the
meat pulled effortlessly off the bone I
knew I was getting ready to experience
something special. The flavor was
outstanding; pretty smoky, but the sauce
had a nice tart zest that offset some of
the smoked flavor, and the meat was
juicy and delectable. Also, that bark I
referred to earlier offered an exceptional
divergence of texture, giving way to the
soft, supple inner-portion of the ribs.
My companion’s pulled pork seemed to
be right on par with my entree. It had a
beautiful smoke ring that gave way to
a perfectly white center; so tender, in
fact, it could be cut with a plastic fork.
If that doesn't get you fired up, you're
not a barbeque fan. Now, regarding the
side dishes: we all know yams are one
of those dishes that are a either a total
hit or a complete failure; in Cici’s case,
they nailed it. Succulent and loaded
with flavor, the yams were seriously
evoking flashbacks of Thanksgiving.
The butterbeans tasted like they came
right off Granny’s stove, minus the
threats of a whipping if you touched
that pot one more time. Overall, Cici’s
BBQ delivered a great product at a very
fair price, as we both ate for less than
$7 each. The promptness in which we
received our meals should also appeal to
folks with a limited amount of time for
a lunch break. Stop in and give them a
try for lunch one day; we promise you
won't be disappointed. As always, I urge
you to eat, drink, party, and shop locally.
After all, this is your community, so get
out there and show it some support!.
-Marcus Anthony Dixon
nektar cafe & wine bar
161 E. Main st. dothan
334-677-7727
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Lifestyle
february
Recipes
I have had people ask me if I had a few
recipes that were not too difficult to
prepare. Sure I do, and I’m sharing a
couple of them this month. My motherin-law gave this Brunswick Stew recipe
to me a few years ago, and you can
make this in a slow cooker. Just put it
all in on low before you go to work, and
come home for a nice dinner. All you
need for this recipe is a can opener and
a Crock Pot. You can also heat this up in
a soup pan if you’re in a hurry.
Brunswick Stew
1 can Manwich Sloppy Joe sauce
2 cans whole kernel white corn
2 cans whole kernel sweet corn
2 cans fresh cut diced tomatoes
2 cans Castleberry’s BBQ pork
2 cans Castleberry's BBQ beef
2 cans white chicken in water
Mix and simmer until 165 degrees
I have been lucky to have mentors and
co-workers that are very passionate
about food and the foodservice industry.
None more so than my Sous Chef Chris
Speigner, together we’ve created some
wonderful eats. I’m sharing one of our
recipes using citrus and goat cheese that
works great as a crouton for salads, or
just as a snack.
Speigner’s Goat Cheese Fritters
2 cups All Purpose Flour
2 Tbsp. Baking Powder
2 Eggs
1 pound Goat Cheese
1 cup Milk
2 Tbsp. Orange Zest
2 Tbsp. Chopped Dill
Mix eggs, milk, zest, and dill. Mix flour
and baking powder. Then mix together
incorporating goat cheese last. Put this
in a piping bag with a large round tip.
While squeezing the fritters over 350
degree oil, cut gumball size pieces and
let drop into oil cooking until golden
brown. Take out of oil and place it on
a plate with a paper towel to soak up
excess oil. Eat after it cools for 2-3
minutes, or use as croutons on a bed of
mixed greens.
Next is a terrific salad dressing that
works very well with Speigner’s goat
cheese fritters. Toss the dressing with
baby lettuces, spinach, strawberries, and
diced apples for a healthy treat for your
taste buds.
Cider Orange Walnut Dressing
1 oz. Walnut Oil
2 oz. Olive Oil
1 oz. Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar
2 Tbsp. Fresh Orange Juice
3 Tbsp. Chopped Walnuts
1 Tbsp. chopped Parsley
Salt & Pepper To Taste
Mix all ingredients except walnuts in
a blender adding walnuts last. Keep
leftover dressing in refrigerator for up to
two weeks in an airtight container.
Loving chocolate as much as I do, I
have to share Camille’s family fudge
recipe for Valentine’s Day so you can
make it for your significant other.
It’s a labor of love sure to make your
chocoholic beg for another piece.
Fudge
2 squares of baking chocolate
2 cups of sugar
1 cup of milk
1 tsp. white corn syrup
¼ tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
Put chopped chocolate into a heated
saucepan with sugar, milk, corn syrup,
salt, and butter stirring until mixed well.
Occasionally stir until you reach soft
ball stage (234 degrees). When desired
temperature has been reached, place
pan into a bowl of cold water without
disturbing until you can put your hand
on the bottom comfortably. Now add
vanilla and heat until stiff and it loses
its shine. Add nuts and pour into a
buttered pan until cool. Cut into squares
and share with friends or just eat it all
yourself.
If you would like to see one of your
recipes or want me to do a certain recipe
in The Local, contact me via email
at [email protected] or like
my page and send me a message on
Facebook: Chef Joe Whaley. Keep on
cookin’,
-Chef Joe Whaley
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Lifestyle
local education
Setting Goals
nother new year! 2013 has
arrived! What a great time for
new beginnings! Parents and
students alike can take this
opportunity to set new goals
for themselves. Not necessarily New Year’s
resolutions, but obtainable goals that have a
deadline.
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You and your student can sit down together
and discuss their ideas and dreams. It doesn’t
matter how old or how young your student is,
all of them have dreams. Yes, the very young
may have very unrealistic dreams, but
sometimes the older students do also.
Help your student plan and execute their
goals. The first semester has ended and a new
one has begun. The past is behind us, and it is
time to begin anew.
The younger student might set a goal to
make an A in spelling the first nine weeks, or
to make 100 on one spelling test. The older
student might aim for A/B Honor Roll or
even the A Honor Roll for the first 9 weeks of
this new semester.
Whatever their goal might be, help them
make a plan of action. The goal should be
realistic and obtainable with the proper
amount of effort.
It is better to set small realistic goals that the
student will be able to meet. Don’t expect
a poor student to bring all their grades up
to As in a short period of time. Allowing a
goal like this will only set the student up for
failure. Focus on just one area at a time. The
goals don’t have to be about just making
better grades. It might be that your student has
issues with behavior in class or on the bus.
Discuss and set goals accordingly. Reward
your student when they reach their goal; then
set the standard a little higher for the next
time.
An additional benefit of establishing a
system of goals with your child is that
you will find yourselves spending more
quality time together in a positive fashion.
While discussing what their expectations
and aspirations are for their life, share
your own experiences when you deem it
appropriate. However, when sharing your
own experiences, remember that above all,
listening to your student is critical.
As a parent, if you also set goals for yourself
with your student and actively make an effort
to reach your goal, you will be setting a good
example for your student. Hold each other
accountable and encourage one another. As
they watch you strive to reach your goal they
will be inspired to also reach theirs.
Remember, setting realistic and obtainable
goals are the key to success for you as a
parent and for your student. Take the time
daily to cultivate their growth and potential.
Use the opportunity this new year provides to
make a fresh start.
-Ms. Crabapple, Educator
vol 3 issue 8
| february |
page 07
local fashion report
The 2013 Fashion Forecast
ith the New Year on our
shoulders it’s important
to dress those same
shoulders fabulously
to give off a good first
impression for 2013. So, here's a few
of my fashion predictions to help you
do just that. 90's grunge is back (in
a good way)! It's all about pairing
the classic flowy and girly frocks we
know and love with oversized, dark
colored, and "grunge" outerwear and
shoes. For example: combine a cream
lace babydoll dress, a burgundy knit
boyfriend fit cardigan, and combat-ish
booties; top it off with a messy bun and
a minimal amount of classic jewelry,
and VOILA, you are so on-trend it
hurts! That combination is a very
comfortable and laid-back look, great
for day outings or concerts. Shocked to
hear the Courtney Love look is back?
What can we say..some trends never
truly die. So, throw on that Nirvana
mix tape and bring out the old flannel
and rock this trend ladies...trust me, it
will grow on you. I'm happy to report
I'm seeing a lot of 60’s inspired fashion
coming for Spring '13. The typical 60’s
look consists of big hair, big sunglasses,
and hourglass-fitting threads but with a
newish twist. I'll admit it’s a look I've
been itching to see come back around.
I've got all fingers crossed that the
Lana Del Rey-type look will be in full
swing for the public soon. The look has
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such a feminine feel, not to mention
the gorgeous hair and makeup to pair
with it. There is absolutely nothing
wrong with getting dolled up everso-often, and this trend is sure to give
you plenty of options to do just that!
Be on the lookout for its comeback;
you'll recognize it immediately from the
beehive.
“... the most
popular trend to
wear this year is
confidence."
As for the color schemes that will be hot
this year, expect a lot of emerald going
on, and mustard will also a fave for '13.
Light grey, cream, and muted pastels
are right there to compliment our main
colors, and they do it so well! Another
trend in color (or the lack of it) right
now is the combo of black and white!
Whether the two classic colors are
patterned together in stripes, damask, or
polka dots they are all over the runways
and fashion shows, so don't be afraid
to go back to the basics when choosing
what colors to rock this year.
Lastly, yet most importantly, the most
popular trend to wear this year is
confidence. No matter what outfit you
choose or what shoes you put on, your
look will never work if you’re not
confident in it. Believe in your outfit and
how beautiful you are in it, and just like
the "bend & snap", it works every time!
So, trek into the uncharted waters of
2013 with your newfound fashionable
info. Remember to keep your head held
high because girl, you look fabulous!
Don't you doubt it for a second.
Cheers to fashion and to a New Year full
of it! Until next time...
XoXo - Candance Marshall
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Lifestyle
Take a trip through history
G.W. Carver Museum
ake a journey through
Dothan, and you will see
peanut statues all over
the city. And you should.
Why? Because Dothan
is “The Peanut Capital of the World”
and proud of it. So, it makes sense that
every year, Dothan hosts The National
Peanut Festival. If you’ve ever attended,
you know that a statue stands proudly
to represent Dr. George Washington
Carver. Nicknamed “The Peanut Man”,
Dr. Carver had a profound impact on
agriculture, especially in the South.
Because of that historical significance,
it would be strange for Dothan to have a
Dr. Carver statue, peanut statues, but
not a museum in his honor. Fortunately
for the Wiregrass Area, there is such
a museum dedicated to honoring the
legacy of this great American scientist,
botanist, educator, and inventor. Nestled
in Downtown Dothan, the G.W. Carver
Interpretive Museum is a gem that
and his historic impact on the economic
prosperity of the South, particularly the
Wiregrass. Dr. Williams also sought to
honor many other remarkable AfricanAmericans who have made substantial
historical contributions.
T
The G.W. Carver Interpretive Museum
brings history to life with exhibits
designed by Dothan’s famed muralist
and artist, Wes Hardin. With daily tours
that are free and open to the public, the
museum houses captivating exhibits that
include:
many are still discovering. Once the
Greyhound Bus Depot, this site now
tells the tales of countless historymakers. From ancient Egypt to Alaska,
the Civil War to the 2012 Olympics,
the museum provides historical insight
through captivating imagery and
storytelling that educates and inspires
visitors of all ages, ethnicities, and
racial backgrounds.
Launching the museum was a labor of
love that took more than a decade to
come to pass; but, in 2000, with
assistance from the Kappa Pi Omega
Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
Incorporated, Joe Donofro, and Slingluff
Construction, the doors to the G.W.
Carver Interpretive Museum were
opened for the first time. Founder, Dr.
Francina Williams, enthusiastically took
on the task of launching a museum that
would serve as a tribute to the creative
legacy of Dr. George Washington Carver
• Designing the World We Live In (An
exhibit that demonstrates the impact
African-Americans have had in literally
shaping America by designing and
building structures that are still standing
today)
• Black Scientists, Inventors, and
Explorers (An exhibit that demonstrates
the impact African-Americans have had
in shaping both America and many other
countries around the globe, through
remarkable scientific discoveries,
inventions, and explorations)
In October 2012, Dr. Francina Williams
passed the baton to the team at BFC
Management, a local company
which specializes in developing and
implementing educational programs,
and in November 2012 the museum
unveiled its newest exhibit: Social
Progress Heroes (A timeline exhibit
that takes visitors on a journey through
history, while highlighting significant
events that have impacted our world).
In honor of Dr. Carver’s tremendous
scientific accomplishments and
contributions, The G.W. Carver
Interpretive Museum has launched the
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vol 3 issue 8 | february |
page 09
book review
The Lost City of Z by David Grann.
Doubleday/Random House Inc., 2005, 2009,New York. [non-fiction].
Reviewed by: Amanda Trawick, Houston-Love Memorial Library, Dothan, AL.
Somewhere deep in the Amazonian wilderness of South America lies a trail of
clues left behind by the famed British explorer Percy Fawcett- hints that could lead
an adventurous person to the “Lost City of Z” that was said to exist in a hidden
place within the forest. Repeatedly during his lifetime, Fawcett entered the “green
hell” of the Amazon, convinced that such a city could be found. The environment
presented him with a multitude of dangers; even if an explorer managed to evade
predators, disease-carrying insects, hostile tribes, and inclement weather, there was
supposedly no way to survive upon the land itself. The animals effectively evaded
hunters and the soil was poor, thus making it unsuitable for growing crops. Many
thought searching for civilization in such a place to be folly, yet Fawcett continued
obsessively pressing onward. He kept detailed diaries of his findings. Then one day
he vanished just as many other explorers had, far away in the jungle shadows. These
written accounts of his perilous journeys eventually found their way into the hands
of New Yorker writer David Grann, who was so enthralled by what he read that he
decided to resume the quest… and that is how readers came to enjoy the book, The
Lost City of Z.
Recommended for lovers of historical expeditions. Take a trip into
the unknown; take a trip with Mr. Grann as he follows in the footsteps of a
long-lost explorer.
-Amanda Trawick
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Business
Local Finance
Are You A
Groundhog
Day Investor?
roundhog Day is almost
here. For most of its
history — which,
according to some reports,
dates back to the first
celebration in 1886 or 1887 in
Punxsutawney, Pa. — Groundhog Day
held little significance for most
Americans. But that changed in 1993
with the release of the movie
Groundhog Day, in which a semiembittered meteorologist, played by
Bill Murray, is forced to re-live the
same day over and over again. He
repeatedly makes poor choices, until he
finally learns from his mistakes and is
granted the ability to move on with his
life. Since the movie came out, the term
“Groundhog Day” is often used to refer
to a situation in which someone repeats
the same mistakes. It’s a phenomenon
that happens in many walks of life —
including investing.
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So, how can you avoid becoming a
“Groundhog Day” investor? Here are
some suggestions:
• Don’t chase after “hot investments.”
Many investors make this same mistake
over and over — they hear about a
“hot” investment from a friend, relative
or television commentator, and they buy
it. Too often, though, by the time they
purchase this investment, it’s already
cooling down. Even more importantly,
it just might not be suitable for them. So
instead of pursuing “hot” choices, pick
those investments that are appropriate
for your needs, goals and risk tolerance.
• Don’t over-analyze short-term price
fluctuations. Some investors check their
portfolios’ performance every day,
or even several times a day. But if
you’re constantly evaluating how
your investments are doing over short
intervals, you may be tempted to make
unwise decisions in response to sudden
drops or jumps. You can get a good
sense of the progress you’re making
toward your goals by checking your
portfolio once a month.
• Don’t let fear and greed drive your
choices. “Buy low and sell high” is the
classic piece of investment advice. But
too many investors only buy
investments when they’re on the rise
and sell them when they’re falling. In
other words, they’re doing the opposite
of “buy low and sell high” — and
they’re being driven by fear and greed.
Keep these emotions out of your
investment strategy, and you’ll help
yourself greatly.
• Don’t maintain unrealistic
expectations. Some people consistently
put off investing until “later,” figuring
they can always catch up by putting
away more money during their peak
earning years. Don’t make that mistake.
To achieve your long-term goals, such
as a comfortable retirement, you need to
invest early and keep investing, rather
than wait for a time in your life when
you may suddenly have more money
“freed up” for investment purposes.
Also, don’t anticipate that you’ll
steadily earn a good rate of return
on your investments. Although the
financial markets have trended up in
the long term, we’ve seen many down
markets that have lasted for a year or
longer. Factor in these fluctuations when
estimating the rate of return you’ll need
to achieve your goals. For these types of
calculations, you may want to work with
an experienced financial professional.
These and other “Groundhog Day”type investment mistakes can be costly.
But you can avoid them if you maintain
a solid investment strategy, if you’ve got
patience and perseverance — and if you
stay focused on the long-term horizon.
-Submitted by Brandon Apida,
Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
Investments
vol 3 issue 8
| february |
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Business
that people of all ages will be able to use it. From
your grandmother, to your children, anyone who
has an interest in learning to play can learn with the
ChordBuddy. They also make a version for lefthanded people who want to learn to play guitar.
Being the mother of a ‘lefty’, I found that very
convenient, as it is sometimes difficult to find
someone who can teach them.
The ChordBuddy is a small device that snaps onto
the neck of any sized guitar. It has different colored
buttons that each play a different chord. Rich told
me, “Instead of spending two years to learn how to
play a couple of chords, you can literally sit down
and learn thousands of songs with just those four
chords.” The buttons on the ChordBuddy remove
individually as you learn, like training wheels on a
bike. “It’s so cool to me,” Rich said. “I mean, I can
play half of the Big and Rich records with this
ChordBuddy. It’s pretty incredible.”
Music is and always has been a huge morale booster.
Whether being played at a party, in your car while
you sing your heart out to an audience of none, or
in a hospital room, it has a way of lifting spirits
in everyone who hears it. “It’s one of those really
brilliant inventions.” Rich said. “It’s a big deal when
someone can pick up a guitar and start playing and
singing songs. It’s really pretty genius.”
inger-Songwriter, John Rich is one half
of the dynamic duo that compose “Big
and Rich”, a country music group best
known for making “all the girls say,
save a horse, ride cowboy”. Rich may
soon be coining a new phrase to the effect of “save a
child, buy a chord buddy”.
S
On October 19, 2012, Dothan based company,
ChordBuddy, LLC, announced that American
country singer-songwriter and reality TV star, John
Rich, would be endorsing the popular ChordBuddy
guitar learning system. Travis Perry, of Kinston,
Alabama first introduced Chord Buddy to the market
in October 2010.
I had a chance to speak with Rich and ask him a few
questions about his new endeavor. He explained
to me why he has chosen to endorse this product.
“This is a really interesting contraption.” He said.
“The first time I saw it was on ABCs Shark Tank. I
watched this guy from Alabama named Travis Perry.
He was pitching this product he was calling Chord
Buddy. I watched it thinking ‘No way does this
thing work’, as a guy who has played guitar since I
was five years old.” He chuckled, “But it was really
interesting to watch because it appeared as if it
worked.” “So I ordered one, it showed up at my
house, I snapped it on one of my guitars, and sure
enough, it worked!”
Rich explained that he was “really knocked out by
the potential of it.” He said he thought about all
of the charities he works with, including St. Jude
Children’s Hospital, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital
Being
Rich
and Walter Reed Medical Center, and the impact it
could have on the patients there. Rich told me that
music therapy is something he has always been
interested in. “It actually is a huge thing.” he said.
“It’s probably one of the most important factors to
people getting better. Music being around.”
Rich decided he wanted to use the chord buddy for
just that. He wants children, after chemo treatments
for example, to be able to go grab their guitar and
learn a new song. He wants to give them something
to take their minds off of it.
On December 18, 2012, John Rich held an event at
his private residence, in which he invited 30
children from Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. He
bought each child their very own guitar and chord
buddy, and taught them how to play “Jingle Bells”
on them. “That’s a cool thing to me.” he said. Rich
said that the ChordBuddy is having wild success
commercially for people that just want to be able to
pick up a guitar and play it. “but for me, the even
deeper situation is how it can really impact kids and
veterans, and people who need music in their lives.”
The ChordBuddy is so simple in the way it’s built
Rich has always had a huge interest raising money
for Children’s Hospitals. In 2011, Rich was a
candidate on The Celebrity Apprentice, in which he
raised $1.5 million for St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital. In addition to the Vanderbilt children,
St. Jude will also be receiving guitars and
ChordBuddy’s, and John Rich will be making a
special trip to Memphis to teach the children of St.
Jude how to use them.
John Rich is planning trips to other hospitals as well,
including Walter Reed Medical Center in Baltimore,
Maryland, and the BAMC-SAMMC at Fort Sam
Houston in San Antonio, Texas. The BAMC is
the main burn unit for our United States soldiers.
“As times goes forward, there’s going to be more
and more places I’m going to think of, and places
that are going to say, ‘Hey, bring that to us.’ And I
intend on bringing it!”
Rich is just getting started with the ChordBuddy,
but has many great plans for it. The event at his
residence was the first of many. He is also working
with Travis Perry and the people of ChordBuddy to
set up a charity where people can donate money or
purchase a ChordBuddy to be distributed for musical
therapy purposes. “It’s a really cool angle,” he said.
“To take something as simple as that and inject
music into all of these really rough situations. To me
that is just a huge deal.”
To find out more information about the ChordBuddy,
John Rich and his charity, or how you can get
involved, Rich has asked that people follow him on
Twitter @JohnRich. Also, check out the following
websites: www.bigandrich.com,www.johnrich.com
and www.chordbuddy.com.
-Dori Shaffar
vol 3 issue 8 | february |
Local Marketing
Networking
For More
Business
page 13
Don’t hijack the conversation. The most successful
networkers are good at making people feel special.
Look people in the eye and repeat their name during
the conversation. You can usually learn more and form
better relationships as a listener than you can by trying
to dominate the conversation.
Don’t forget to follow up. Networking is where the
conversation begins, not ends. If you have a good
feeling about someone you have talked with, ask them
what is the best way to stay in touch, then make a note
of it on their business card. Some people prefer email,
text, business phone or social media. Get in touch
within 48 hours of the event to show you are interested
and available. This would be a good opportunity to
invite them to be your guest at an upcoming civic
group meeting or possibly another networking
opportunity you plan to attend.
-Robin Rainer
Robin Rainer has been creating award-winning
advertising ideas for over 23 years. His firm, The
Image Agency, is located at 430 West Main Street in
Dothan. Contact him at [email protected]
or call 334.793.9042.
For more great marketing ideas, you are invited to
attend the American Advertising Federation
Dothan monthly lunch programs held the first
Wednesday of each month at 12 noon at the Wiregrass
Rehabilitation Center. Go to www.AAFDothan.com
for more information.
f you have read this column in
previous issues, you may remember
me mentioning networking as an
important marketing tool. If you aren’t
familiar with business networking, it is
leveraging your business and personal connections to
bring in more new business. It sounds simple, but it
involves relationship-building and can be a little more
complex if you don’t go about the right way. Business
networking is much more than just showing up at
networking functions, shaking hands and collecting as
many business cards as you can.
I
Here’s a few tips to remember for more productive
networking:
Look for organizations that spark your interest. There
are plenty of civic groups, business
organizations and non-profits in your area that offer
great networking opportunities. Visit those that interest
you the most before joining or getting involved to be
sure that you like the attitude of the group and whether
they seem supportive of each other. The competence
of the leadership is also important to observe.
Keep it real. Successful networking comes from being
genuine and not just focusing on what someone can
do for you, but also seeing how you can help others
as well. Unless you have an Oscar to show for your
acting skills, trying to come across with a phony
personality will be very obvious to others and will hurt
your chances of forming a lasting relationship.
Know what it is you do that makes your business
special. Have a clear understanding in advance of
what you do and why, for whom and why it makes you
different. This will make it easier for you to articulate
to others in order to get more referrals.
Smile. If you get nervous in networking situations,
a smile can help put you at ease. You will also
come across as warm and inviting to others. Having
a negative attitude has no place in successful
networking.
Ditch the sales pitch. You have to remember that
networking is all about relationship building. Keeping
your conversations light and informal makes it much
easier to get the conversation started. If you are
patient, someone may ask you about your business,
which makes it more appropriate to mention. If
no one asks, wait for the timing to be right in the
conversation. People are more apt to do business with
people whom they enjoy talking to.
Ask easy questions to open up a conversation. Openended questions such as who, what, where, when and
how work great. Questions that can be answered by a
simple yes or no… not so great. This shows listeners
that you are interested in them, not just as customers or
clients.
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Feature
local artist
Popped Up:
"Iconic,
ironic" by
Greg Skaggs
As they continue their tradition of bringing unique
experiences to their clientele, Oak & Olive is part of a
larger initiative looking to foster culture and creativity
for the community. Managing Partner, Dustin Parkman
sees Popped Up as a way to explore his appreciation
for art while also exploring “the dialogue it creates
between the artist and their audience.” Noticing a
disconnect between local and regional artists and
the community, Parkman wants to provide a public
venue that brings awareness of art and culture and
encourages support for artists.
othan has a new art venue, and it
may surprise you. Oak & Olive has
continued to be a forward-thinking
venue since opening one year ago and
now everyone’s favorite after-work and
weekend hotspot, has taken it to an exciting new level.
At its
very core, Oak & Olive serves to expose its clientele
to innovative ideas in dining, art and style. Featuring
rotating art exhibitions every quarter, its new initiative
Popped Up will showcase contemporary fine art by
local and regional artists.
D
recognizable iconography in abstracted landscapes.
Of the work, Skaggs states, “This body of work is a
reflection of American culture in an iconic way. Each
piece contains signifiers that we all can relate to and
recognize. I am reminded of early school experiences,
playing with invented toys and my father’s work in the
oil fields of Oklahoma and Texas when I was young.
At its most basic level, these pieces remind me of
simpler times and happy memories.”
During the opening reception of “Iconic, ironic” on
January 17, guests were treated to a complimentary
wine tasting while they viewed the work, and
seating was made more spacious to allow guests an
opportunity to mingle and meet with the artist.
If you haven’t seen the installation by Greg Skaggs
yet, there is still time. “Iconic, ironic” will be hanging
through March 23 and all artwork is for sale by the
artist.
So head over to Oak & Olive and, in true gallery
fashion, enjoy a specialty cocktail while viewing the
art. As art venues and organizations continue to “popup” around the Wiregrass, it’s clear that the Arts serve
an integral purpose in our community and show no
sign of slowing down!
-Dana-Marie Lemmer
The first installment of Popped Up features new work
by artist Greg Skaggs, with a series titled “Iconic,
ironic”, which opened January 17. Greg Skaggs,
associate professor of art at Troy University, is known
for his work that explores the parallels between
social and cultural happenings and that of his own
personal history. Involving both realistic and abstract
elements in his process, Skaggs is constantly pushing
the boundaries of predictable imagery, assigning rich
symbolism to his work.
“Iconic, ironic” continues to play on the ideas that
Skaggs is known for, featuring images that explore
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Patti Rutland Jazz cont...
through our outreach effort totals to over 6,000.
L: I feel like I should mention the PRJ Outreach
program is completely free for students which is crazy
remarkable! How is that even possible?
PRS: Our outreach program is three quarters of our
total budget. We receive one grant from the state to
assist in outreach funding. In addition, PRJ has two
major private supporters. The rest comes from smaller
donations and income produced from shows.
L: What aspect of PRJ do you find most rewarding?
PRS: The friendships I have made over the years.
The people I can call when I am down or scared or
just need a laugh. They are the people that grew up in
the company and shared the dream with me. Seeing
my dancers on Broadway or dancing professionally
then hearing them say, “I miss PRJ. Those were good
times” is extremely rewarding. Lastly, the integrity
of the dancers. It is still a priority to use one show
as a food drive for people that are hungry, and when
the going gets really tough and we have to cut money
somewhere, we never cut money from our outreach
program.
L: What has been the biggest victories/obstacles
throughout PRJ’s journey?
PRS: Wow! That varies from day to day! The biggest,
I guess, is having the professional company. People
said Dothan wasn’t big enough to support it. Now,
there are people that would move here from all over
the country to dance with Patti Rutland Jazz. In turn,
our dancers leave us and dance all over the world. It is
a great place to begin and a great place to end up.
L: I can’t wait to see Bad: A Tribute to Michael
Jackson this month! The dance from Thriller is
probably my all time favorite. In fact, just the other
day I had a back seat dance-off with a friend when
the song came on. Needless to say, ALL of Dothan
is excited to see this new PRJ show. What can guests
expect from this production?
PRS: This is from the press release and it probably
says it best. “Patti Rutland Jazz, one of the most
innovative professional dance companies in the
Southeast, will be presenting Bad: A Tribute to
Michael Jackson on February 14th–18th at The Dothan
Opera House. Bad is the second Tribute show to
Michael Jackson by this critically acclaimed group
of dancers. In 2010, Black and White had 7 sold out
performances! Bad promises the same excitement
and will feature popular hits like ‘Beat It’, ‘Thriller’,
and ‘Smooth Criminal’ as well as many other works
by Michael Jackson. This tribute to the King of Pop
will fall during Black History month. Once again,
our community will be reminded of the important
role black artists have had on the music that has
helped shape our culture. Undeniably, this will be the
hottest ticket available in 2013! When the artistry of
Patti Rutland Jazz is met with the musical genius of
Michael Jackson there is only one thing that can be
produced...MAGIC!”
L: Who Choreographed Bad?
PRS: All choreography is done by the principal
dancers of PRJ and myself. Not only do we have great
dancers, we have great choreographers in the company.
I predict a few of them will make their mark in the
world of choreography; they are that good.
L: How does Bad differ from other the MJ
productions?
PRS: We have a bigger budget, three-quarters of the
numbers are new works and we have stepped it up
on the technical end. There will be some cool special
effects in this show!
L: Ok, I’m channeling Oprah at this point and I have
just two more questions! At the end of the day, what
inspires you most?
PRS: Music inspires my choreography. The students
inspire the vision and dream. It inspires my work
ethic when people say, “It can’t be done.” I have been
hearing that for almost thirty years and I am still here.
L: Where do you envision PRJ in ten years?
PRS: I hope we are doing the same thing we’re
doing now. I want to boast that 12,000 kids are taking
classes through our outreach efforts! We want to add
middle schools next year and eventually all county
schools! I hope we have kids on Broadway or dancing
professionally because of our outreach program and
because we invested a little bit of time and effort to
make their dreams come true.
-Holly Roberts
G.W. Carver Museum CONT...
Peanut Pals: Discovery Zone. Aimed at sparking an
interest for science in children grades K3 through
12th by performing a variety of hands-on, instructorled science experiments, the program focuses on
Chemurgy, which encourages experimentation with
raw and organic materials. Dr. Carver himself attended
two Chemurgy Conferences in the 1930’s, when it was
just an emerging field. The G.W. Carver Interpretive
Museum staff believes that this program will create in
children a desire to discover natural scientific remedies
to problems affecting the Wiregrass area, as well
as the global community. Through the Peanut Pals:
Discovery Zone, the museum hopes to make an impact
in local educational systems and to shine a light on
Houston County’s commitment to progress in the
competitive field of science.
As a museum striving to engage and educate all ages,
ethnicities, and racial backgrounds, The G.W. Carver
Interpretive Museum also offers the following monthly
events:
• “Discovery Zone” providing instructor-led, hands-on
| february |
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science experiments for students of all ages
• “Black History Bingo” featuring fun and fact-filled
games for Senior Citizens
• “The Book Club @ The Carver Museum” for avid
readers
• “Open Mic Night @ The Carver Museum” for local
musicians, performers, and lovers of the arts
• “The Artist in You” Art classes for all ages
(Instructor: Wes Hardin)
The museum’s commitment to reaching the
community has also sent their staff into the Wiregrass
area school system. With an interactive presentation
that encourages student participation, the museum
employee engages students by sharing information
about Dr. George Washington Carver, as well as fun
peanut and peanut butter facts As Principal Blair
at Selma Street Elementary stated, “I watched as
seventy-five fifth graders listened with curiosity and
participated with enthusiasm. Students were engaged
throughout the forty-five minute presentation…”
To date, the G.W. Carver Interpretive Museum has
shared the phenomenal contributions of Dr. George
Washington Carver with hundreds of students,
grades K3-12th. The museum is also a vast resource
for home-school groups interested in providing an
interactive, historical experience for their students.
"... the museum stands
as a great tourist
attraction for the city of
Dothan."
Additionally, in an effort to expand its presence in the
community, the museum staff greeted fairgoers at The
National Peanut Festival for the first time in 2012.
Over the course of ten days, alongside volunteers
from both Alpha Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma Theta
Sororities, staff members introduced and reintroduced
the museum to the thousands that were in attendance at
the fairgrounds.
Dr. George Washington Carver’s impact and legacy
will continue to be shared through the G.W. Carver
Interpretive Museum, as well as those it has reached.
With visitors from all over the Wiregrass area, the
United States and around the world, the museum
stands as a great tourist attraction for the city of
Dothan. Many have quoted Dr. Carver’s wise words,
and the museum has also taken one of his quotes as
their motto. So, if you have yet to visit this gem, you
must add it to your list of places to see, as the G.W.
Carver Interpretive Museum is destined to “Command
the Attention of the World.”
The G.W. Carver Interpretive Museum is located at:
305 N. Foster Street, and is open Monday-Friday,
10am-4pm. To learn more about the museum, or to
schedule a tour or presentation for your school or
home-school group, call: 334-712-0933 or visit:
www.gwcarvermuseum.org
-Phil Inman
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Events
Calendar
Updates
February 1
Covenant Hospice
Volunteer Training
Workshop
energy, movement, breath and most
of all fun! Everyone is welcome - this
class is donation based especially to
encourage ALL to enjoy and discover
Yoga practice. All levels welcome. Join
for the full 4 week session or drop in
as needed. Ages: 14 and up. Cost: $5
donation suggested
february 2
february 3
Bring 'Om' Home - A
Yoga Program for
Children
MeSuVa Studios- 2:00 PM - 06:00
PM Share Yoga with your children
during this 45-minute session. Ages 2-4
at 2:00 pm. Ages 5-7 at 4:00 pm. $7 per
child and class sizes are limited so call
Melissa today to reserve a spot. (315)
224-5108
Covenant Hospice -9:00AM 5:00PM A Patient and Family Volunteer
training workshop. The workshop is free
and open to the public. Refreshments
and lunch will be provided. To register
or to learn more, call Beth Kenward
at (334) 794-7847 or e-mail beth.
[email protected]
Souper Bowl
Donations for the
Brown Bag Program
WalMart - Southside 9:00 AM 06:00 PM You can donate at any time by
calling the Food Bank at 334-794-9775
to find a donation location near you.
Daleville @ Providence Girl Scout Cookie Sale
Providence Christian School - High
School Basketball 4:30 PM
big red karaoke
Performing at Jake's Bar & Grill
Rick Craven
Performing at Blue Moon Cafe
John King
Performing at Cowboy's
shane Bryan
Performing at McLeod's Publick House
february 1,8
New Year, New You
Yoga
Wiregrass Museum of Art 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM Come share the
amazing energy of the Gallery while
practicing Sadhana Yoga Chi with
Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor,
Diane Wells. This class is about
Wiregrass Commons Mall10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Visit the Girl
Scouts in the Wiregrass Commons Food
Court and take home your favorites.
first family day
Wiregrass Museum of Art - Free, comeand-go workshop for families offered
the first Saturday of every month from
10:30-11:30am. All supplies provided,
no pre-registration required. Every
month will feature a different exhibit
and a different project! *WMA Family
Memberships are half off every First
Saturday! That’s a $50 membership for
only $25!!*
Dixie Wrecked band
Performing at Jake's Bar & Grill
John King
Performing at Cowboy's
Hidden Element
Performing at District Ultra Lounge
L.A. Playboys
Performing at Slick Willie's
February 5
Dothan City
Commission Meeting
Dothan Civic Center- 10:00 AM
Fabulous Flatware
Exhibit - guided tour
Wiregrass Museum of Art11:00 AM -Guided Tour "Exploring
the Design of Fabulous Flatware" with
Andrew Gosselin. Fabulous Flatware
features dining tools created by
designers breaking with tradition and
producing contemporary flatware. The
Wiregrass Museum of Art presents a
selection of work from the collection
of Dr. William P. Hood, Jr. of Dothan,
Alabama. Free to the public.
Sensational Saturday
Wallace Community College
- 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM The Family
Guidance Center of Alabama In
partnership with Wallace Community
College Child Development Program
Presents Kimberly P. Johnson, children's
author. To register call 334-712-7777,
ext 227 www.simplycreativeworks.com
course allows the participants to become
a lifeguard at the city pools and Water
World. This course also is valid at any
pool that accepts American Red Cross
Certification Must be at least 15 years of
age to participate.
Superbowl xlvii party
jake's bar & grill- 5:30 PM $3.00
all you can eat taco and nacho bar
drink specials
February 4
Valentine's Cooking
Classes
Kelsey Barnard CateringCall (334) 333-4253 for more details
and reservations. Cost is $50 per person.
Dothan Dolphins Swim
Team Tryouts
Westgate Indoor Pool- 5:15
PM - 6:00 PM Held the first Monday of
every month. All participants must be
6-18 years old and be able to swim one
length of the pool using any stroke.
No pre-registration is required. Check in
at the pool desk for tryout instructions.
Lifeguard Training
Class
Westgate Indoor Pool- 6:00
PM - 9:00 PM A four-week class, with
completion certified as an American
Red Cross Certified Lifeguard. This
2013 Spotlight on
Business Trade Show
Dothan Civic Center- 3:00 PM
- 07:00 PM Sponsored by the Dothan
Area Chamber of Commerce. Take
advantage of this unique opportunity to
see who is doing business in the Dothan
area. Learn more about a wide range
of businesses from Home & Garden
to Healthcare, Restaurants to Roofing,
Flowers to Finance. Learn more
about the many products and services
available to you right here in Dothan.
Free Tennis Lessons
Westgate tennis center- 6:00
PM - 7:00 PM Free tennis lessons for
adults wishing to take up the game.
Lessons are sponsored by USTA to
encourage league play. Participation
is limited to interested adults age 18
and older. Anyone interested should
be at Westgate for the first meeting.
Racquets will be available to borrow,
or participants can bring their own. For
more information, email [email protected]
or call 334-790-0126
February 6
Houston County Gives
Day
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Eagle Eye Outfitters- 8:00 AM
- 5:00 PM Houston County agencies
have teamed up to promote Houston
County Gives Day. There are multiple
non-profit agencies in Houston County
that need your help. By getting as many
people as possible to give, even just a
small amount, on February 6th, it can
make a tremendous impact throughout
our county. Special events will be
planned at Eagle Eye Outfitters.
“As I See It”
WIREGRASS MUSEUM OF ART4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Join regional artist,
Beverly West Leach as she discusses
photography, her vision, and how it
all came together in "I've Seen It at
Sadie's" Her show is available now in
Coleman Gallery. Free admission.
For more information, please call
(334)794-3871.
AAF Dothan Presents - Valentine's Cooking
Classes
Mike Kerrigan
Kelsey Barnard CateringCall (334) 333-4253 for more
The Petermann Agency 6:00PM
details and reservations. Cost is $50 per
Wiregrass Rehab Center11:45AM - 1:00PM The American
Advertising Federation of Dothan is
excited to announce Mike Kerrigan
from The Petermann Agency as its
February speaker!Topics will include
media planning and buying, strategic
planning, branding, social media, and
public relations. Limited seating is
available. Please RSVP to Cynthia
Green at [email protected]
J.T. Curtis
Performing at Cowboy's
person.
february 7
Dothan Newcomers
Club
The Dothan Newcomers Club meets at
9:30 A.M. on the first Thursday of each
month at various locations throughout
the area. Meetings are open to all
women who have lived in the Dothan/
Wiregrass Alabama area three years or
less, or have experienced a major life
change within the past two years. For
more information, contact Jan Long at
(334) 479-0212.
Sweet Tea Society
Event
Highland Oaks Golf Course5:30 PM Come hear Nelson Gwinn,
III, MD, Cardiologist speak on "Factors
(other than love) that make your heart
flutter". 5:30 p.m. social hour -- join us
as Amy D. from WOOF-FM's morning
show hosts "Name that heart song."
Amy will play a portion of 10 famous
love songs. The person who gets the
most right will receive a romantic
dinner for two on Valentine's day. Heart
shaped refreshments will be served
along with raspberry flavored tea. Event
is FREE to Sweet Tea Society Members
Girls Inc. Father
Daughter Banquet
Dothan Civic Center- 6:00
PM - 8:00 PM Girls Inc. of Dothan
will host their annual Father Daughter
Banquet, My Heart Belongs to Daddy.
This popular event is a wonderful
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opportunity to celebrate the special
relationship between daughters and
fathers or other favorite male role
models. The evening features a seated
catered dinner by Outback Steakhouse,
music, dancing, photographs by
Photorama, and a gift bag for each
attendee. Reservations are required
- $120 per couple and $40 for each
additional daughter. All proceeds from
this event benefit Girls Inc. in fulfilling
their mission of building strong, smart
and bold girls in the Wiregrass area.
To make a reservation or for more
information, please call Girls Inc. at
(334) 793-2321.
Legacies of Love
Wiregrass Museum of Art6:30 PM Healthy You, Inc., is proud to
present Legacies of Love, a marriage
celebration event honoring Wiregrassarea couples who have inspired friends
and family alike with their dedication
to each other, their families, and
their communities. At the event, the
love stories of six special Wiregrass
couples who have been selected by the
community will have their stories told
in a very special video produced by
Wes Morgan. The Ed Stephenson Group
will be providing musical ambience
throughout the evening, while heavy
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hors d'oeuvres are served. The night
will culminate with one of the couples'
marriage celebrated as the true Legacy
of Love. Please plan to join Healthy You
and the community to honor "Legacies
of Love". Admission is $25 per person.
For more information or to make your
reservation, call Healthy You at (334)
671-7774 or visit www.jtfstraighttalk.
com.
february 8
Astronomy Nights at
Landmark Park
LANDMARK PARK - 6:00 PM - 9:00
PM View the stars and constellations
through telescopes and binoculars.
Experience a "starry" hayride,
refreshments, planetarium shows and
stories by the campfire. Cost is $2 for
members, $3 for scouts and their leaders
in uniform and $5 for nonmembers and
free for children 5 and under. Meets
several requirements for the Astronomy
Badge. Registration required. Call 334794-3452 to register.
the "we still got jobs"
tour
JENNINGS SKATE PARK - 6:00 PM
Plug Uglies presents five bands for $5.
CARRIER + MIDWAYER + ACOST
+ THE OFFER + I FOUGHT THE
BROAD!
Kirk Cameron 'Love
Worth Fighting For'
Ridgecrest Baptist Church7:00 PM Kirk Cameron and special
musical guest Warren Barfield.
sweet glass window
Performing at Jake's Bar & Grill
Kevin Thompson
Performing at Blue Moon Cafe
J.T. Curtis
Performing at Cowboy's
Infamy
Performing at District Ultra Lounge
Mike & Morgan
Performing at McLeod's Publick House
If Only For One Night - Richard Clark
Performing at McLeod's Publick House
MAO Fundraiser
Wiregrass Rehab Center- 5:30
Sweet Glass Window
PM - 9:30 PM Dance the night away
in prom fashion at MAO's (Medical
AIDS Outreach) fundraiser event of the
year! Put on your finest duds, grab your
dancing shoes, & enjoy music provided
by "DJ "Hit"man". Enjoy heavy
h'orderves while waiting for the prom
King & Queen title to be awarded to the
individuals who raise the most financial
sponsorships. Bring your high school
prom pics to display; we'll have ours!!
You must be 18 or older to attend.
Contact Wanda Helms or Kim Barnett
by 2-1-13 at 334-673-0494 for tickets
& other details. Ticket Cost: $30.00
(individual) $50.00 (couple) Attire:
Formal to Semi-Formal
February 9
Southeast Alabama
Community Foundation
3rd Annual Charity
Half Marathon
Mardi Gras Ball
Flowers Hospital- 8:00
AM Registration is open at www.
sacfhalfmarathon.org
Hearts n Motion
Wiregrass Commons Mall10:00 AM - 2:00 PM A free community
event to help you get active, stay active
and eat healthier. This is a cardiac
wellness event that features: Screenings
(cholesterol, glucose and thyroid High
energy fitness (cycling, spinning,
running, yoga, Zumba) Healthy cooking
demonstration with heart healthy dishes.
Physicians and clinical personnel will
be on hand to answer your healthcare
questions.
Empty Bowls Dothan
The Cultural Arts Center11:00 AM - 2:00 PM A community
project that promotes the arts and
teaches all ages the value of helping
others.
Basketcase Cafe- 8:00 PM
Verizon Wireless, along with the
Exchange Center for Child Abuse
Prevention presents the 3rd Annual
Charity Mardi Gras Ball, featuring the
band Legacy. There will be a silent
auction, bidding will start at 8:00 pm
and close at 10:00 pm. Tickets to the
event are $35.00 and include admission,
live music, and incredible Cajun Hors
d'oeuvres. Come dressed for Mardi
Gras, there will be some in costume and
some in formal attire, you choose! All
proceeds from this event will benefit
the Child Abuse Prevention Center in
our efforts to break the cycle of abuse
that affects so many children, women,
and families in the Wiregrass area. Call
(334) 671-1966 to purchase tickets
latin masquerade &
dance
The Cultural Arts Center- 10:00 PM
Dance, eat, drink, collect beads by the
dozens, be our Masquerade King or
Queen for the night... prizes and great
times always available!!!! Tickets at
sale now for $5; on February 9 $8.00
For information call 334-618-7424
vic george
Performing at Jake's Bar & Grill
J.T. Curtis
Performing at Cowboy's
The Bama Gamblers
Performing at District Ultra Lounge
Performing at Slick Willie's
february 10
Test & Tune
COTTONWOOD DRAGWAY - test &
tune plus grudge racing.... Gates Open
at 1PM
Miss Angel Pageant
DOTHAN OPERA HOUSE - 2:00 PM
General Admission Tickets: $10 Tickets
can be purchased at the Dothan Civic
Center Box Office, Monday - Friday,
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or by calling (334)
615-3175
Jimmy Needham - Clear
the Stage Concert
Ridgecrest Baptist Church6:00 PM
february 11
Suicide Survivor
Support Group
Meeting
Wiregrass Suicide
Prevention Services- 8:00 AM 05:00 PM Every suicide effects at least
six other people. This support group
is for anyone who has lost a friend,
family member or loved one to suicide.
Children's groups are available.
Valentine's Cooking
Classes
Kelsey Barnard Catering11:00AM Call (334) 333-4253 for more
details and reservations. Cost is $50 per
person
American Business
Women's Association
Meeting
The Old Mill- 11:30AM All
women are invited to join the American
Business Women's Association's Dothan
Circle City Chapter for their monthly
meeting. For more information, call Jan
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Business
Hamilton (334) 792-3283.
DCS Community
Discussion on School
Restructuring
Honeysuckle Middle
School- 5:00PM DCS will hold
board workshops for the purpose
of community discussion regarding
the possibility of middle school
restructuring:
february 12
PM Music South presents, "Legends
of Motown featuring Horizon" Dance
Party. Reserved Floor Tickets: $35
General Admission Tickets (Balcony
Only): $25 Adult, $15 Senior (ages 65
and over), $15 Military (limit 2 with
valid ID) and $10 Student (Ages 18
and under or college ID) Tickets can be
purchased at the Dothan Civic Center
Box Office, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM
till 4:30 PM or by calling (334) 6153175.
crawfish boil
OAK & OLIVE - Oak & Olive and
Kelsey Barnard Catering are throwing a
Fat Tuesday Crawfish Boil. $20 pre-sale
armbands, $25 at door (armbands are for
bottomless crawfish, Cajun cornbread,
and king cake). Los Locos is playing,
we'll have hurricanes, handgrenades
february 13
Valentine's Cooking
Classes
Kelsey Barnard Catering6:00PM Call (334) 333-4253 for more
details and reservations. Cost is $50 per
person
Lunch Hour Learning
Series
Houston-Love Memorial
Library -11:45 AM - 1:00 PM The
first of a series of Lunch Hour Learning
sessions to be held at the library. All
events are free and open to the public.
Guests are encouraged to bring a lunch
and enjoy tea and a cookie provided by
the library while they listen to the guest
speaker, Skip Tucker, author of Pale
Blue Light.
Dothan Civitan Club
Meeting
The Old Mill - 12:00 PM - 1:00
PM Anyone interested in hearing
more about this civic organization is
encouraged to attend. Their mission is to
build good citizenship and is dedicated
to serving individual and community
needs with an emphasis on helping
people with developmental disabilities.
To reserve your seat, or for more
information, contact Carla Rodgers at
(334) 983-6500
"Legends of MoTOWN"
THE DOTHAN CIVIC CENTER - 7:30
Shane Owens
Performing at Cowboy's
February 14
Business Brews
Momma Goldberg's- 5:15 PM
The Dothan Area Young Professional
hosts "Business Brews". Business
Brews is a social hour intended to be a
time to network, unwind and relax after
work. All young professionals of all
demographics are welcome. For more
information about the organization
and the group's activities, visit www.
dothanyp.com
Valentine's
Celebration at the
Grand on Foster
The Grand on Foster-6:30 PM 9:30 PM Join the Grand on Foster and
Kelsey Barnard Catering for a fantastic
Valentine's evening. Enjoy a Rustic
Italian Dinner with Live Jazz by Josh
Scalf. For reservations, contact Veronica
at 791-2514 or Kelsey at 333-4253
Performing at Cowboy's
Brett Smith
Performing at McLeod's Publick House
1st annual Valentine's
Prom
W/ Cassette Threat (Atlanta Funk
Society) Come with your big hair and
Member's Only jackets and let The
Atlanta Funk Society take you back to
the 80's. Performing at Slick Willie's
valentine's special
Jake's Bar & Grill - Dinner for
two with complimentary bottle of wine
$40.00 per couple with Throwing
Stones playing live after dinner. Room
special for Valentine's Day $61.00 per
couple.
throwing stones
Performing at Jake's Bar & Grill
February 16
Beeswax Workshop
Landmark Park- 10:00 AM You're
invited to this beeswax workshop, with
instructor Roslyn Horton. Take home
your handmade projects. Class size is
limited to 50 participants. Registration
is required. Cost $15. Contact Laura at
334-794-3452
5th Annual Jon Jam
February 14-18
Patti Rutland Jazz
Presents "BAD"
THE DOTHAN OPERA HOUSE -7:00
PM
February 15
Astronomy Nights at
Landmark Park
LANDMARK PARK - 6:00 PM - 9:00
PM View the stars and constellations
through telescopes and binoculars.
Experience a "starry" hayride,
refreshments, planetarium shows and
stories by the campfire. Cost is $2 for
members, $3 for scouts and their leaders
in uniform and $5 for nonmembers and
free for children 5 and under. Meets
several requirements for the Astronomy
Badge. Registration required. Call 334794-3452 to register.
Wiregrass Rehab Center 2:00PM Event features live music from
Dread Clampitt, Low Down South and
the Blu Jays. Also, there will be a silent
auction, chili cookoff and kids activities.
Proceeds benefit The R.E.A.L.
(Refurbished Equipment Assisting
Lives) Project and the Wiregrass
Chapter of AMBUCS.
AEG Presents An
Evening of Love
Valentine's Concert
Dothan Civic Center- 7:00 PM
Reserved Tickets: $30 Floor 1, 2 & 3
and Riser 1, 2 & 3. Advanced General
Admission Tickets: $25 (BaLcony
Only) Day of Show General Admission
Tickets: $30 (Balcony Only) Tickets can
be purchased at the Dothan Civic Center
Box Office, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.
till 4:30 p.m. or by calling (334) 6153175.
fire at will
Performing at Jake's Bar & Grill
infamy
Shane Owens
John Weaver
The VegaBonds
Shane Owens
The Wild Fruit
Performing at Jake's Bar & Grill
Performing at Blue Moon Cafe
Performing at Cowboy's
Performing at District Ultra Lounge
Performing at McLeod's Publick House
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Another Hero
Performing at Slick Willie's
February 17
Test & Tune
COTTONWOOD DRAGWAY - test &
tune plus grudge racing.... Gates Open
at 1PM
ways to help you decrease expenses and
increase income.
February 21
Houston County
Rescue Unit Monthly
Meeting
Houston County Rescue Unit6:30 PM - 08:00 PM Those interested
in volunteering to join the region's
oldest volunteer land and water rescue
squad are welcome to attend. HCRU
building,1234 Enon Road, Webb.
For more info, contact Wayne
McKinnon 797-1790
February 18
DCS Community
Discussion on School
ADDY Awards GalaRestructuring
Carver Magnet School5:00PM DCS will hold board
"Work Hard, Speak
workshops for the purpose of
community discussion regarding
Easy"
the possibility of middle school
restructuring:
February 19
Dothan City
Commission Meeting
Dothan Civic Center- 10:00 AM
February 19, 26
After School Art
THE WIREGRASS MUSEUM OF
ART- 4:00 PM - 5:00PM Join us in
the WMA studio to meet new friends
and have fun creating art! Experiment
with different types of materials to
create original works of art to bring
home. All supplies included, only your
imagination required! Different project
each time! Cost: $20 / $15 Member per
class, $70 / $50 Member per/session
February 20
Money Matters
Workshop
Alfred Saliba Family
Services Center- 1:30 PM - 03:00
PM Come hear workshop instructor,
Will Golden as he provides tips to help
you get a handle on how you spend your
money, prepare and follow a budget,
track your spending habits and identify
Drop Off Day
Old Room Store Location10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Wiregrass Kids’
Market is a huge children's & baby item
consignment sale in the spring & fall in
Dothan, AL!
February 22
Chad Welch
Performing at Blue Moon Cafe
Josh Buckley
Performing at Cowboy's
Wiregrass Museum of Art5:00 PM Join Troy University's
Collaborative Studio students and enjoy
their work of "Not So Self-Portait"
Self-Portraits. Reception in Blumberg
Gallery
GlowRage
Performing at District Ultra
Lounge- The beautiful GlowRage
Girls launch gallon after gallon of neon
paint into the crowd where our DJs keep
the crowd intoxicated with their mix of
the latest and original sounds.
February 21-22, 24
Wiregrass Kid's
Market Merchandise
Dothan Opera House- 2:00 PM
Future Little Miss, Young Jr. Miss and
Junior Miss pageants will be held at
2:00 PM. Little Miss, Teen Miss and
Miss pageants will be held at 6:00 PM.
SAMC Foundation
Heart & SOul Gala
Dothan Country Club- 7:00
PM This annual black-tie optional
event features a champagne reception,
live music, dancing and silent and
live auctions. The Heart & Soul Gala
benefits heart and vascular services
offered to the regional community by
Southeast Alabama Medical Center.
For tickets or sponsorship information
please call (334) 673-4150
Framing the Red
Performing at District Ultra Lounge
DURDEN OUTDOOR SIGN
MUSEUM - 6:30 PM Join AFF Dothan
as they honor ADDY Award receipients
for excellence in advertising. Open
bar, hors d'oeuvres, & live music
featuring Brantley and Holly. Cost is
$25 per person. For more information
contact Amy Kirkland at akirkland@
durdenoutdoor.com
"Not So Self-Portait"
Self-Portraits reception
2013 Houston County
Pageants
Chad Hall
Performing at Slick Willie's
Josh Lowe
Performing at McLeod's Publick House
Throwing Stones
Performing at Slick Willie's
February 22-23
sticky tea
Performing at Jake's Bar & Grill
Live from panama city
February 23
Coffee County and
Greater Enterprise
Woodlands Pageant
Enterprise Recreation
Center - All day event. For more
information contact Crystal Sizemore
(334-389-6920) or Pam Stewart (334494-5867)
February 23-26
Tennis Tournament:
USTA National Open
B14
Westgate Tennis Center8:00 AM Spectators welcome with
FREE admission. The "National 14's"
is a tournament for Boys & Girls 14
years and under. This is a 32-draw
tournament. Anyone may enter, but
those with highest national ranking get
in first. This event is a National Level 2
event.
February 24
Test & Tune
COTTONWOOD DRAGWAY - test &
tune plus grudge racing.... Gates Open
at 1PM
February 25
Suicide Survivor
Support Group
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Wiregrass Suicide
Prevention Services- 8:00 AM 05:00 PM
Lifeguard Training
Class
Westgate Indoor Pool- 6:00
PM - 9:00 PM A four-week class, with
completion certified as an American
Red Cross Certified Lifeguard. This
course allows the participants to become
a lifeguard at the city pools and Water
World. This course also is valid at any
pool that accepts American Red Cross
Certification Must be at least 15 years
of age to participate.
February 26
“Surviving Hitler: A
Love Story”
Troy University Dothan “Surviving Hitler: A Love Story” A
Jewish teenager and an injured soldier
join a doomed plot to kill Hitler. They
face almost certain death, yet luck and
love shine upon them as they outwit
Nazi terror and become the first couple
married in post-war Berlin. All films
will be shown in Sony Hall on the first
floor of the Library Building.
Recurring
Events
Mondays:
OmniFit: Fitness with
Friends
Time: 5:00 AM - 6:15 AM
Join the Omnifit Team as
they use high caliber sports
training to impact families
with the principles from the
Bible.
NTN poker tournament
Plan B - 11am-1pm No Cover
CARMIKE CINEMAS Take advantage of great
concession deals on
Tuesdays with $1 popcorn and
$1 drinks.
Registration Deadline OmniFit Evening
for Azalea Dogwood Session
Time: 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
Pageant
Join the Omnifit Team as
Dothan Opera House- 8:00
AM - 4:00 PM Pageant is March 16th
at Dothan Opera House. Registration
forms available at NPF offices, Dothan
Leisure Services, schools and the Civic
Center. Girls grades 6 - 12. Entry Fee
is $15
February 27
Chad Bradford
Performing at Cowboy's
Didn't see your event in
our calendar? Let us know
about it by emailing us:
[email protected]
the principles from the
Kids After School Golf with
Bible.
Program
Arty Pants for
Highland Oaks Golf
Course- For kids 6 - 12
Toddlers
years old. Taught by PGA
member, Ty Anderson. The
program is held on Tuesday
and Thursday from 4:00
- 5:00 and on Saturday at
10:00 am. Kids can sign up
for 10 of these 1-hour clinics
for only $90 and attend any
of the available sessions. This
program runs continuously,
weather permitting.The cost
includes equipment, balls,
instruction and on-course
opportunities. Contact Ty for
more information at 239-2727086
WIREGRASS MUSEUM
OF ART- 10:30 AM-11:30
AM You’ll have fun playing
and learning in this special
hands-on session designed
for parents and toddlers.
Together, we’ll explore a
new art element each week
through listening, seeing and
using our imagination! We’ll
apply what we’ve discovered
by creating a hands-on art
project to take home. Age:
18m-4yrs. Cost: $15/ $10
Member per class, $50 / $30
session.
Houligans - Team Trivia 6:30
$1000 karaoke
contest
monday night football Team trivia
Plan B - 7:30pm No Cover
Tuesdays:
Stimulus Tuesday's
super nes tuesdays
Bullets - Open at 4pm,
Tournaments start at 8pm.
Jazz Night
McLeod's Publick House
top shelf karaoke
Ric's Tavern
NTN poker tournament
Plan B - 11am-1pm No Cover
poker
they use high caliber sports
training to impact families
with the principles from the
Bible.
HOOTERS - 7pm Come test
your skills Hooters Style with
poker.
Play in the Clay
Pottery
Jake's Bar & Grill
WIREGRASS MUSEUM OF
ART - Explore hand building
methods in clay, including
functional and non-functional
sculpture. All new projects
including a pretty candle
holder. All supplies included.
Date: Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Age: 18+ Cost: $75 / $65
Member
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pool league
Wednesdays:
OmniFit: Fitness with
Friends
Time: 5:00 AM - 6:15 AM
Join the Omnifit Team as
they use high caliber sports
training to impact families
Jake's Bar & Grill$100 weekly karaoke contest
with a chance at $1000 in the
finals.
wine wednesday
Fire Stone Wood Fired
Pizza & Grill - Fire Stone
offers their bottles of wine for
$20, Every Day! But, on Wine
Wednesdays, get 1/2 off a
bottle. Only $10
drinkin' with lincoln.
Slick Willies- 7pm-9pm
with full club and karaoke.
Penny well drinks and $1.00
domestic beer with $5.00
cover.
open mic night
McLeod's Publick House
$0.25 beer & karaoke
Ric's Tavern
NTN team trivia
Plan B - 7pm No Cover
$0.25 beer night
Cowboys - 7pm-9pm $5
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Events
Texas Holdem
HOOTERS - 7pm Come test
your skills Hooters Style with
Texas Holdem.
Thursdays:
Dothan Networking
Alliance
Smokey Joe's 7:15 AM - 8:45
AM - The Dothan Networking
Alliance meets every
Thursday and is a businessto-business networking
alliance to assist each
member's business growth
by providing quality referrals.
For more info visit
www.networkingindothan.
com
WMA Inspired Studio
WIREGRASS MUSEUM
OF ART- Classes will offer
hands-on instruction that
will encourage original works
of art at your own pace.
Whether you complete a
whole piece or just have fun
exploring is up to you! Take
as many classes as you like,
in any order. Enjoy an art
break and allow your creative
juices to flow in a creative
environment. Painting in
Large Format with Tim Kulik
Time: 1pm-3pm Cost: $20 /
$15 Member per class 10%
off when you register for 2 or
more! Age: All ages welcome!
everyone from age 10 to
100. No prior experience is
required. If you like to run and
throw a frisbee, this game is
for you. Sundays at 2:00 pm
and Thursdays at 7:00 pm.
OmniFit Evening
Session
Time: 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
Join the Omnifit Team as
they use high caliber sports
training to impact families
with the principles from the
Bible.
Ballroom Dance
Lessons
THE CULTURAL ARTS
CENTER - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
"East Coast Swing"
$2 per person per night or $16
for 8 week session
Call Gene Somers to register
(334) 792-9192
(334) 714-5701
top shelf thursdays.
Presented by Slick Willies all
liquors for price of wells from
7pm-9pm with karaoke.
team trivia
McLeod's Publick House
friday night magic
FANATIX - 7pm -11pm $5
Cover Magic The Gathering
Tournament
$1 beer
Ric's Tavern
friendly fridays. Two
covers for the price of one
from 9-11pm and $1.50
domestic beers and wells
from 7pm-9pm with live
music. Presented by Slick
Willie's.
Cowboys - Doors open at
7pm. $5 Cover. $0.50 Beer
and Well Drinks until 9pm.
Band starts at 9:30pm.
Saturdays:
Kids After School Golf
Program
FANATIX - 6pm
slick shot saturdays.
$150 karaoke contest
District Ultra Lounge
Select shooters and shots for
$3 from 7pm-9pm with live
music. Presented by Slick
Willies
wine tastings
$1 beer
Butcher's Block - Every 2nd &
4th Thursday
NFL Sunday Ticket
Hosted by Bullets. Open at
Noon.
NFL Sunday Ticket
Hosted by Ric's Tavern.
OmniFit: Fitness with
Friends
Time: 4:15 PM - 6:00 PM
Ultimate Frisbee
Westgate Park- 2:00 PM
Come on, jump in! Dothan
Ultimate Discers Ultimate
Frisbee is played on Optimist
Field On Thursdays and
Sundays. It's co-ed fun for
everyone from age 10 to
100. No prior experience is
required. If you like to run and
throw a frisbee, this game is
for you. Sundays at 2:00 pm
and Thursdays at 7:00 pm.
ladies night
YuGiOh Tournament
Highland Oaks Golf
Course- The program
is held on Thursday from
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Westgate Park- 2:00 PM
Come on, jump in! Dothan
Ultimate Discers Ultimate
Frisbee is played on Optimist
Field On Thursdays and
Sundays. It's co-ed fun for
Time: 5:00 AM - 6:15 AM
Join the Omnifit Team as
they use high caliber sports
training to impact families
with the principles from the
Bible.
Highland Oaks Golf
Course- Saturday at 10:00
AM.
Kids After School Golf
Program
Ultimate Frisbee
Fridays:
OmniFit: Fitness with
Friends
Ric's Tavern
Sundays:
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