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KEEPING BUSY in the Wiregrass
January 6, 2019- Scrabble Club (Dothan, AL) The Dothan Houston County Library will have
Scrabble Club get togethers every Sunday from 2-4:30 p.m. If you are a lover of the word game, then
the library has a group just for you. For more information, call [phone] The Dothan Houston
County Library located at 535 Recreation Drive, Dothan.
January 12, 2019 Landmark Park Bluebird Workshop- (Dothan, AL) Dr. Gary Manfready to
conduct the Bluebird Workshop on January 12 featuring new and updated information based on the
recent findings regarding bluebird populations in recent years. Dr. Manfready is a member of the North
American Bluebird Society and has contributed two articles for publication in their quarterly journal. He
currently maintains four bluebird trails in Houston and Dale County including the one at Landmark Park
and has a total of 75 boxes. Free with paid gate admission ($4 for adults, $3 for kids, free for
members)
January 17, 2019 Ensemble Mélange (Enterprise, AL) You choose. They play. Mélange is a joyful
modern day ensemble that is changing the rules of performance as we know it. The audience is invited
to select the works to be performed by choosing from a menu of over 30 works derived from different
styles. Enterprise High School Performing Arts Center, 7PM, For info, call 334.406.2787 or
www.CoffeeCountyArtsAlliance.com
January 19, 2019 Landmark Park Hummingbird Workshop- (Dothan, AL) Fred Basset is back
with his popular program on Hummingbirds. Bassett is a licensed bird bander specializing in the
banding of hummingbirds and is the president of Hummingbird Research. This is a nonprofit organiza-
tion dedicated to the study and preservation of hummingbirds and neo-tropical migrants. Fred Bassett
is known throughout the southeast for his work with the “jewels of the air.” He will share his extensive
knowledge of this little bird as well as its migration pattern. Free with paid gate admission ($4 for
adults, $3 for kids, free for members)
January 26, 2019 Landmark Park Seed Swap- (Dothan, AL) The Wiregrass Master Gardeners
will host a Seed Swap in the Ag Building. Similar to a potluck dinner, gardeners are encouraged to bring
samples of their favorite heirloom seeds to exchange with others. Admission is free with paid gate fee
($4 for adults, $3 for kids and free for members). A small portion of seeds distributed will be placed in
our Seed Bank for future generations.
January 26, 2019 Temple Emanuel Temple Sisterhood's Gala Art Auction and Exhibit- (Dothan,
AL) The Sisterhood of Temple Emanuel will host its annual Gala Art Auction and exhibit, featuring art
in all media and price ranges, with hors d'oeuvres, dessert and champagne, tea, wine and beer tasting
by the Thirsty Pig Saturday, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m. Advance tickets are $10 per person or $12 at the door
for Saturday evening and free on Sunday. Major credit cards will be accepted. 188 N. Park, Dothan.
The proceeds go to support local community charities. For more information, call (334) 7892-5001.
January 29, 2019 3-7 Dothan Area Chamber Spotlight on Business-(Dothan, AL)
The area's largest trade show, this four-hour event provides the unique opportunity to see who is
doing what in Dothan's business community. Over 90 businesses ranging from restaurants to land-
scaping, home heating to consultants, and health care to financial services will be on hand show-
casing their products and services to the community. Open to public, admission $3 cash. Dothan
Civic Center, 126 North Saint Andrews St.