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Peach Jam Jubilee nomic impact, the Chilton County Chamber of Commerce will present the 9th annual Peach Jam Jubilee at Clanton City Park on June 28. If you are seeking a family-friendly event featuring live entertainment, arts & crafts, food, children’s playground and Not too many people who grew up in vintage tractors, the Peach Jam is the place the South don’t like peaches. Many of us to be. have memories of sitting on the porch at The Peach Jam was founded in 2005 grandmother’s home on a summer after- under the leadership of the chamber. Its noon eating peaches fresh from the or- mission is to provide a safe and friendly chard. Nowhere are these memories more environment for the Central Alabama comvivid than in Chilton County, the peach munity to enjoy music, food and activities capital of Alabama. for all ages. The Peach Jam truly offers faTo celebrate the peach crop and its eco- mily fun for everyone. June 8 • Dothan, Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social
Landmark Park, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Celebration of National Dairy Month. Free ice cream, music, cakewalk and more. Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for kdis; members are free. Information: Laura V. Stakelum, 334-7943452 or laurav@landmarkpark.com 14-15 • Marion, 18th Annual Marion Rodeo Ralph Eagle Memorial Arena. Main event begins at 7:30 each night. Also featuring “Mutton Bustin” and “Little Wranglers” activities for children before the main event. Admission: $10 for adults and $5 children 12 and under. All proceeds will be donated to the crisis fund of the Perry County Fire Association Information: Jennifer Hoggle, rodeo co-chair, 334683-4004 15 • Brewton, Alabama Blueberry Festival at Burnt Corn Creek Park. Arts and crafts, antique car show, motorcycle show and rally, children’s section, all day live entertainment, strolling magician, fresh blueberries and blueberry bushes for sale, food vendors and more. Information: Brewton Chamber of Commerce, 251-867-3224 or www. alabamablueberryfestival.com 16 • Montgomery, Evangel Church Fathers Day Car Show. Evangel Church, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Open car, truck and bike show. Free breakfast for everyone and free lunch for all participants. Great door prizes and trophies. Registration is free. Contact: Ted Wright,
The best feature of the Peach Jam is that it is absolutely free to the public, and it could not be done without the support of local sponsors. Chilton County businesses and individuals make the difference as they generously give to make this event a success. So, come join us in celebration of “all things peaches” in Chilton County, Alabama during the last week in June. You’ll be glad you did! For more information on the Peach Jam Jubilee, please contact the Chilton County Chamber at 205-755-2400, info@chiltonchamberonline.com, on peachjamjubilee. com or at www.facebook.com/thechiltonchamber.
334-272-2340 or pre-register at www.evangelchurch.me/show 17-28 • Pell City, 2013 Drama Camp Pell City Center. 1 p.m.-4p.m. daily, final production at 7 p.m. on June 28. Camp open for students ages 5-14 years old and will be taught by Ginger McCurry, Pell City High School drama teacher. Application forms are available at the Pell City Center box office (205-3381974) or www.pellcitycenter.com 20 • Andalusia, An Evening with Tony Mendez Andalusia Kiwanis Center. Sponsored by the LBW Community College Foundation. Social and silent auction begins at 5:45. Dinner will be served and Mr. Mendez will begin at 7 p.m. Mendez is the real-life CIA operative featured in the movie “Argo”. Tickets: $50 ($45 with valid military ID). Sponsorship opportunities are available. All proceeds will support the scholorships and programs of the LBWCC Foundation. Information and tickets contact: 334-8812306 28 • Andalusia, Covington Sportsman’s Expo Andalusia Kiwanis Complex, Hwy 55 South Bypass. Hunter education, gun safety, entertainment, competitions and vendors. www.covingtonsportsmanexpo.com 29 • Cedar Bluff, Liberty Day Town of Cedar Bluff Park. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. Art and crafts, food, rides, antique cars, music and fireworks show over Weiss Lake at 9 p.m. Information: 256-779-6121 or www.cedarbluff-al.org
To place an event, mail to Events Calendar, P.O. Box 244014, Montgomery, AL 36124; e-mail to calendar@ areapower.coop. (Subject Line: Around Alabama) or visit www.alabamaliving.coop. Each submission must include a contact name and phone number. Deadline is two months prior to issue date. We regret that we cannot publish every event due to space limitations.
July 3 • Chatom, Town of Chatom 4th of July Celebration
Chatom Community Center, 5 p.m. Live music by Destiny. Admission and all activities are free, balloon art by Sunshine the Clown, Super Splash water slides, 4-way bungee trampoline, mechanical bull, trackless train and face painting. Food vendors will be available as well as arts and crafts. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Lawn chairs are welcome. Contact: Fran Thornton, 251-680-3075 or thorntonfran@yahoo.com 4 • Dothan, 4th of July Celebration Holiday Spectacular Park. Gates open at 10 a.m., games and music at 1p.m. A day of family fun in the shade with zip lines, horse shoes, cross cut saw contest, fishing rodeo, face painting, tire croquet, pole climbing, “sump chunking” and tug-a-truck. Musical entertainment to include southern gospel, zydeco, blue grass, southern rock and country along with contests and prizes. Fireworks show at sundown. Food vendors available for lunch and dinner. Admission: $15 at the gate, $10 advanced. Information and advanced tickets contact: Holiday Spectacular, 334790-5112 or www.holidayspectacularpark.com
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