August EVENTS
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Free Laundry Day
at Washin Oxford
We want to help with your Back To School
expenses by offering a Free Laundry Day
on August 6, 2019. Free Wash, Dry, Soap,
Softener, Drinks, Snacks, food and books
for the kids
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August Blind Draw Dart Tournament
at The Darkhorse – 6:30pm
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Ride for Wesley
1pm at Harley-Davidson
This ride will benefit Wesley Lyons. He’s a
five year old that has been courageously
battling Leukemia. All proceeds will be
donated to the family. Everyone who pre-
registers by July 28th will be given a free
t-shirt. Registration will be available the
day of the Poker run from 10:30-12:30.
Kickstands will go up at 1pm and conclude
at 4:30 back at Mt Cheaha Harley Davidson.
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Saturday Alive! Battling Extinction
11am till noon – Anniston Museum
It’s time again for a new exhibit here at
Anniston Museum and this one is all about
urging people to question how certain
critters ended up in such dire conditions.
Even Alabama is not exempt from the
extinction threat, having several animals
that fall into categories from threatened to
endangered. Guests will learn about what
causes extinction crises, the problems fac-
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ing animals in Alabama and neighboring
states, and how to help them continue to
thrive for future generations.
Program is included with museum admis-
sion. AM&G Members are free. Seating is
limited and first come, first served
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Out of the Vault: Under the Radar
1:30pm to 2:30pm at Berman Museum
As an intelligence operative during World
War II, Colonel Berman and his colleagues
operated in secret. Join the Berman Mu-
seum for this special program, which will
highlight the artifacts that helped Colonel
Berman and the Office of Strategic Ser-
vices fulfill their missions while maintain-
ing secrecy. This program will take place
in the Deadly Beauty gallery. This program
is included in museum admission; AM&G
members are free.
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Battling Extinction Story Time
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Anniston Museum of
Natural History
Join us for a special story time highlighting
our endangered species and what we can
do to help our plants and animals. Every
child participating will be given the op-
portunity to interact with hands-on items
and create a take-home craft. Story time
is designed for our younger friends, pre-k
through elementary school. Program is in-
cluded in museum admission. AM&G Mem-
bers are free. Seating is limited and first
come, first served. Crafts available while
supplies last
August 2019
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