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KEEPING BUSY
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August 5, 2017- Back to School Ride Program-(Headland, AL) Spectators can climb on board a UH-1H
“Huey”. Riders fly with a veteran pilot for six to eight minutes. For an even more intense ride, spectators can ride in an
AH-1F Cobra attack helicopter. Passenger Qualifications: Physically able to ingress / egress aircraft under own ability
without assistance No health restrictions for flight Minimum age: Cobra-16 years old Huey-5 years old, with parent or
guardian Weight limitations: Aircraft seat belt must be able to fasten securely Passenger liability release: Parent or
guardian must sign release for those under 18 Huey $75 per person can take up to 10 people at a time, the Cobra
$400 one person, front seat. Headland Airport HWY 431, turn onto HWY 134 towards the Headland Municipal
Airport. Follow the Airport signs. 10am to 3pm
August 12, 2017- Dothan Artifacts Show- (Dothan, AL) There will be display cases, pipes, bowls, spears,
arrowheads, clothing, jewelry, books, educational displays, etc. Pre Columbian, Civil War relics, Fossils, and related
Artifacts are allowed. There will be a Flint Knapping Demo. Reproductions are allowed ONLY if they are labeled as
such. Raffle and refreshments. 301 Recreation Road Dothan, AL - 8am to 2 pm www.dothanshow.com
August 12, 2107- SAMC Men’s Health Fair- (Dothan, AL) The Southeast Alabama Medical Center will hold
its 26th annual Men’s Health Fair Saturday, Aug. 12, from 8-11 a.m. The event will offer nearly a dozen free tests for
men. These include vascular, T-levels, PSA, cholesterol and thyroid, blood sugar, stroke assessment, vision testing,
blood pressure, COPD and height, weight and body fat analysis. For more information, call [phone] or visit
www.samc.org. Location: Dothan Civic Center, 126 N. Andrews St., Dothan.
August 12, 2107- Wiregrass Museum Yard Party for Art- (Dothan, AL) The Wiregrass Museum of Art’s
annual Yard Party for Art, the "hottest" party of the summer, will be held on the lawn of the museum Saturday, Aug. 12,
beginning at 6 p.m. YPA 2017 offers an energetic lineup of live, original music from regional musicians, featuring
performances by Kyshona Armstrong, Kick the Robot, Young Natives and more. The evening will include art instal-
lations, yard games, great drinks, delicious food from local food trucks, and a Gold Plate gourmet dinner by pop-up
restaurant Harley's Landing at The Depot Off Main. You must be 18 years or older to attend. Tickets are $20 at the
door, but will be available online (www.wiregrassmuseum.org/ypa) and at WMA, for a special advance price of $15.
For Gold Plate reservations, or for more information, call [phone]. Location: Wiregrass Museum of Art and
Conference Center, 126 Museum Ave., Dothan.
August 18-19, 2017- South Alabama Pro Classic Rodeo- (Ozark, AL) Come see bull riding, team roping,
barrel racing, calf roping, bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding and breakaway roping. Event is held
annually on the third Friday and Saturday of August. Dale County Ag-Plex Arena-Admission Fees- Gates open at
6pm Rodeo starts at 8pm
August 18, 2017- Foster Fest- (Dothan, AL) This is a free downtown evening celebration with street vendors, live
music, antique cars and much more. The 100 blocks of North and South Foster Street will be closed to through traffic
so citizens can leisurely stroll and enjoy the shops, vendor booths, festivities, music, food and refreshments. For more
information, call [phone]