Selected Community Events
Florala High School Booster & Alumni Sports Club Spaghetti Supper and Silent Auction
FHS Cafeteria Florala ALThe Florala High School Booster & Alumni Sports Club will hold its annual Spaghetti Supper and Silent Auction on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 from 5PM until 7PM at the FHS Cafeteria. Each $5.00 plate will include baked spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and dessert
FHS Booster and Alumni Sports Club
Junior Civitan-Bagging For Bucks!
May 31, 2013 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Food World 1032 Boll Weevil Circle Enterprise Al.We are fundraising to raise money for the Junior Civitan Research Center. They assist adults and children with developmental disabilities.
Liz Borders 334-447-9478
"Cheering for a Cure" Lupus Walk
Jun 15, 2013 9 a.m.
Ashford DepotThe purpose of this event is bring awareness to the disease Lupus, and to teach our kids even with little effort, you can make a big change. 50% of the proceeds will be sent to the Lupus Foundation of American Mid South Chapter to aid in their outreach efforts and to further the research to find a cure for the disease. The other 50% will purchase equipments and uniforms for the children in the Ashford Youth Sports Association.
Jessica Exum @ 334-618-8382
Zion Chapel Alumni Association Presents "Rockin' Company"
Jun 8, 2013 7 p.m.
Zion Chapel High SchoolConcert to benefit Zion Chapel Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. All profits go the support this fund. The group will perform music from the 50's, 60's, and 70's and concession will be available. $10.00 admission - children under 12 when accompanied by a parent.
Kathy McLeod - 334-897-2635
zcalumni@gmail.com
Gospel Sing and Fundraiser for the Wiregrass Children's Home
May 22, 2013 All Day
Camping World Parking Lot, DothanDonations drive. Each person bringing a donation will receive a ticket for a raffle taking place that day. Urgent items presently needed are gas cards, underwear, socks, shoes and pajamas for girls and boys of all sizes. We also need gospel singers for that day.
Patty McNeal(863)228-4801 or kristie Armstrong (334)692-5100
Homeless Stand Down/Connect Needs Help from the Community
May 18, 2013 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Love In Action Ministries/Harbor Church inside the Ministry Center located at 320 North Foster St., Dothan, AlabamaHelp us help the homeless. The Southeast Alabama Coalition for the Homeless (SEACH) will sponsor a Homeless Stand Down/Connect event on Saturday, May 18.
The event will be hosted by Love In Action Ministries/Harbor Church inside the Ministry Center located at 320 North Foster St., Dothan, Alabama from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The Homeless Stand Down/Connect will provide assistance, as well as a hot meal, to our homeless population. We are reaching out to the Wiregrass Community for HELP with volunteers as well as donations for items needed.
We are in need of the following items to support this stand down: clothes, shoes, socks, combs, hair brushes, blankets, sleeping bags, tents, personal hygiene items, dry food, and can food.
Donations can be dropped off at the Wiregrass United Way 2-1-1 office (545 W Main St., Suite 313) through May 16 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Donations can be dropped off at the Love In Action Ministry Center, starting on May 17 from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. as well as on the day of the event. Please help us support this worthwhile cause.
Russell Clausell, SEACH at 334-513-1762 (office) or 334-447-1286(cell)
27th Annual Sandestin Triathlon
Aug 24, 2013 6 a.m.
Sandestin Golf and Beach ResortThe 27th Annual Destin Triathlon (formerly the Elephant Walk Triathlon) will lure 700 participants for a half-mile Gulf of Mexico swim, a 20-mile bike along the coast, and a 4-mile run through Sandestin’s beach and bayside community. Proceeds benefit Sacred Heart Hospital of the Emerald Coast. See www.SandestinTriathlon.com for details.
Sandestin
877-276-8860
sandestintri@sandestin.com
Suites and Sweets
May 10, 2013 7 p.m.
Dothan Cultural Arts CenterIt's back! The Tri-States Community Orchestra presents Suites and Sweets. Sample all of the delicious desserts, mix and mingle, and you can bid at silent auction on your favorites to take home, all while enjoying live classical chamber music. Then, sit back and relax while the Tri-State Community Orchestra and the Wiregrass Brass Quintet provide more entertainment for a perfect Mother's day weekend evening. Our Weekend Weather Anchor from WTVY News, Oscar Fann, will try his hand at conducting us for one piece. He's never done this before, so this should be fun for everyone!
Friday, May 10, 2013, at 7 p.m. at the Dothan Cultural Arts Center. $15 per person. Advance tickets available at the CAC Office or at the door the evening of the concert.
Discover your hometown orchestra!
Vince Richter
334 585-4903
2nd Annual Smyrna Baptist Car Show
May 18, 2013 9:30 a.m.
1800 Huskey Rd. Dothan Al. (Smyrna Baptist Church)Our church is having our 2nd Annual Car Show at Smyrna Baptist Church in Dothan Alabama.
Registration is at 9:30 a.m. No registration fee required. Donations Only!
Trying to raise money for a new roof for the church. We will be having our car show, Top 40 trophies, Best of Show and Peoples Choice trophies as well. Baked goods, yard sale, pony rides, inflatables, popcorn, cotton candy, ice cream, and some good old southern cooking. Live Southern Gospel music entertainment. Cars, Trucks, Bikes, anything is welcome to come.
Please come and help us make this another successful year and help us serve the Lord as well. We are located at 1800 Huskey Road Dothan AL 36303.
Please Call 334-701-1624 if you have any questions.
Rolanda Irwin 334-701-1624
rolandachelsie@yahoo.com
MAO-Dothan Fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings
Apr 27, 2013 Saturday
Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant in Dothan, ALBuffalo Wild Wings Saturday April 27, 3400 Montgomery Hwy. Dothan, AL
The fundraiser will be from open to close Buffalo Wild Wings will donate 10% of all pre-taxed food sales(less alcohol and promotional discounts) from any guest that presents a fund raising ticket. If you don't have a ticket then all you have to do is just mention MAO-Medical AIDS Outreach to your server and MAO will still get the proceeds from your purchase.
Eat wings for a GREAT CAUSE and tell all of your co-workers, neighbors, friends and family too. Wanda Helms and myself as well as the MAO staff greatly appreciate any support you can give !! If you need tickets or have any questions, I can be reached at 334-673-0494 or 334-836-0297
334-673-0494
email: whelms@maoi.org
Medical AIDS Outreach of Alabama Annual Community Health Conference Series: "Youth AND Family Issues In HIV/AIDS Care."
Jul 26, 2013 8 a.m.
Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center Lion's Hall 795 Ross Clark Circle Dothan, AL 36301Advanced Registration Required by: July 19, 2013. Lunch is included in the registration fee.
Fee: Advanced registration fee: $35
Registration at the door: $40
Students with valid ID: $10
EXHIBITS:
Cost to exhibit for non-profit agencies is $20 (this price includes one lunch) all other agencies fee is $35 (this includes one lunch). Contact Kim Barnett at 334-836-0297) All exhibitors are asked to bring a door prize. One free lunch will be provided to each agency that exhibits.
CEUS: Available for social workers(6.25 CEUS), nurses, nursing home administrators.( 6.3 CEUS) Nurses will need to bring your license card for us to scan. All other professions will have to submit required documentation to your licensing board for approval.
Registration: 8:00-8:30
8:30-10:00 Mrs. Pam Holton
Director of Education at Medical AIDS Outreach of Alabama
Topic: “A Journey In The Life….
A need for sensitivity for those living With HIV.
10:00-10:15 break :
10:15-12:00 Rick Meriwether
UAB AIDS EDUCATION & Training Center STD program.
Topic: “Young Love, Young Alabamians & Sexual Health (STIs)”
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:30 Kathie M. Hiers
Topic: “How Do We Reach an AIDS-Free Generation?”
Chief Executive Officer of AIDS Alabama in Birmingham. Ms. Hiers was the only southerner selected in 2010 by President Obama to serve on the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS.
2:30-2:45 break :
2:45-4:15 Mr. Brent Cosby MS, QMRP
Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center
Marketing Executive
Topic: “I Know Something You Don’t Know.” A surface look a the most common abused drugs used by teens.
4:15-4:30 Closing
Wanda or Kim at 334-673-0494. Email is whelms@maoi.org or kbarnett@maoi.org
Southern Gospel Sing, Featuring "The Mercy Messengers"
May 5, 2013 11:00 a.m.
1345 Skipperville Road and Roy Parker, Ozark, AlabamaBenefit Sing being held for the Opressed Children of INDIA through the YWEA Program with the Church of God. All funds collected will be used to provide a wing addition to the Church of God Orphanage in INDIA. Come and help us keep the poor, helpless children from prostitution and slavery rings that are so prevelant in heavily populated areas. Together we can make a difference in Jesus name.
Laura Thoms
334-618-7320 Cell
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