Buy antiques, help save some animals

October 13, 2008

By Christie Kulavich

Check this brief out. It’s on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The money goes to a great group that works to control the overpopulation of animals in the area.

A FURfest Antique Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to raise money for Felines Under Rescue, a local group known as FUR that helps get feral and abandoned cats spayed, neutered and fed on a regular basis. The antique festival will be held on the grounds at Cottage Antiques and Arbor Antiques at 2187 S. Brannon Stand Road.
There will be antiques and collectibles for sale by antique dealers, face painting, and pumpkins for sale. Verbal appraisals will also be done for a fee. Dealers can rent space by calling Cottage Antiques at 792-8804.

Scarecrows take over

By Christie Kulavich

The weather is nice, so why not go for a walk in the Dothan Area Botanical Gardens? Check out all the creative scarecrows that were put together by local businesses, schools and groups. If you can’t make it in person, take a look at some of this year’s entrys here.

Ashford Academy hosts its fall festival next Saturday

October 10, 2008

By Christie Kulavich

Here’s something going on next weekend that sounds like fun.
They have yummy food, a rock band and the event is a fundraiser for the school.

Ashford Academy will hold a fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 5-9 p.m.
Tickets are being presold for BBQ plates. The plates will be $7 and consist of pulled pork, potato salad, baked beans, bread, and tea. There will also be hot dog dinners available for the kids.
TNT Inflatables will be there with lots of jumping fun for the kids.  We will have a silent auction with guns, four wheelers, and a variety of items for the outdoorsman. Bring your blankets and chairs to enjoy the band “The Chill Factor,“ who plays Southern rock and classic country.
This is a major fundraiser for Ashford Academy.
Entry is $5, but children under 12 are free. There will be a drawing for the Falcon Fundraiser tickets.
The three prizes drawn for will be $3,000 for first prize, $2,000 for second prize, and $1,000 for third prize. 
Falcon Fundraiser tickets can be purchased from any Ashford Academy student or during the festival. BBQ plate tickets can be purchased at Ashford Academy,
Broadway Cafe, or All-In-One all located in Ashford; or DaisyRae’s in Dothan. 
For more information, call the school at 899-3286