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DAVIS ART GALLERYWalnut and Ripley StreetsStephens College573-876-7175Established in 1965, the Davis Art Galleryfunctions as a teaching gallery. Thisofficial Stephens College Gallery of Artfeatures monthly exhibits by professionalguest artists, faculty, and senior studentsand showcases some of the more than12,000 items in the renowned historicalcostume collection. Closed schoolholidays and summer.

DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA573-442-6816www.discoverthedistrict.comThe District is Columbia’s bustling andvibrant central city. Nestled betweenthree colleges, The District is a hip, active,and artistic community.Whether it’scoffee in the morning or martinis atmidnight, the friendly and energetic vibeis up early and stays out late. TheDistrict’s lively mix of historicarchitecture, sidewalk cafes and retailshops provide the perfect setting for abusiness meeting, lunch with a friend or anight on the town.With 110 unique shops,70 bars and restaurants, 45 liveperformances a week, and 5,900 parkingspots, there are plenty of things to do.

GEORGE CALEB BINGHAM GALLERYA-126 Fine Arts Center, UMC573-882-3555www.binghamgallery.missouri.eduAn impressive gallery with a sampling ofworks by University of Missouri facultyand students as well as national andinternational artists. The gallery exhibitsworks done in a wide variety of media,exploring a range of artistic visions.

LES BOURGEOIS WINERY & VINEYARDS14020West Highway BBRocheport573-698-2133www.missouriwine.comKnown for its spectacular bluff top view oftheMissouri RiverValley, Les BourgeoisWinery andVineyards is one ofmid-Missouri’s premier cultural and recreationalattractions.A family owned and operatedwinery, Les Bourgeois offers visitors a tasteof some of the Show-MeState’s finestaward-winningwines, exquisite bistrocuisine and beautiful scenery.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.MEMORIAL GARDEN800 South Stadium BoulevardColumbia573-874-7460www.gocolumbiamo.comThe citizens of Columbia’s memorial todemonstrate a commitment to MartinLuther King’s dream of freedom, equalityand justice for all Americans. The work ofpublic art designed by nationally-recognized sculptor Barbara Grygutisfeatures Dr. King’s writings along withlandscaped gardens and a gathering placenext to the MKTNature/Fitness Trail.

THE MONTMINY GALLERY3801 Ponderosa AvenueColumbia573-443-8936www.boonehistory.orgLocated in theWalters-Boone CountyHistorical Museum, the 8,000-square-footgallery is devoted to the care and displayof the paintings of the estate of Tracy andPierre Montminy. It also houses theSociety’s rare collection of more than halfa million original photographic glassplates and negatives depicting life inBoone County from 1867 until themid-twentieth century.

MURALS573-874-6386Several of Columbia’s government buildingshouse significantmurals depicting thehistory of the city andBooneCounty:

Boone County Courthouse801 E.Walnut StreetThis mural, painted in 1994 by local artistSid Larson, depicts the evolution of thejustice system in Boone County andcontains vignettes of well-known citizens.A second-floor mural shows citizensgathering in the new courthouse.

The Guitar Building28 N. Eighth StreetThe panels created in 1989 depict a socialhistory of Columbia and Boone Countyfrom the mid-1830s to the early 1900s.

Howard Building, Municipal Court RoomThe twelve panels in the courtroom werepainted from 1934 to 1938 by Universityof Missouri art professor Dr. KennethHudson. Each pane represents an eventof interest in the development ofColumbia as a city.

MUSEUM OF ART AND ARCHAEOLOGYOne Pickard Hall573-882-3591www.maa.missouri.eduTheMuseum of Art andArchaeology isthe third-largest art museum in Missouri,housingmore than 14,000 objects.Collections include ancient art, ByzantineandMedieval Art, European andAmericanart,modern and contemporary,Africanand non-Western art.

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ARROW ROCK STATE HISTORIC SITEPO Box 1Arrow Rock660-837-3330www.mostateparks.comOnce a thriving riverport, the entire townof Arrow Rock was designated a NationalHistoric Landmark in 1964 and is dottedwith architectural treasures from thepast.Wooden sidewalks and overheadcanopies still line storefronts, recallingthe grace and aura of times long past.View the exhibits at the visitor centermuseum or take the walking tour offeredat the site. Special events are featuredthroughout the year.

BLUESTEM MISSOURI CRAFTS13 S. Ninth Street573-442-0211BluestemMissouri Crafts, a partnershipof artists, features the work of more than300 artists and craftspeople in its three-room gallery.Works include traditionaland contemporary clay, glass, wood,metal and fiber.

BOONE JUNCTION VILLAGENifong Park573-443-8936www.boonehistory.orgA joint project of the Boone CountyHistorical Society and Columbia Parksand Recreation, Boone Junction featuresa wide array of sites for visitors. In thesummer months, visitors can see afurnished pioneer log cabin and arestored Easley Country Store completewith everything the 1920s family wouldneed. Visitors can also enjoy the art andmain museums.

BOONE’S LICK STATE HISTORIC SITERte. 87, northwest of Boonville660-837-3330www.mostateparks.com/booneslick.htmNathan and Daniel Morgan Boone, sonsof famous frontiersman Daniel Boone,began to manufacture salt in 1805 fromthe Boone’s Lick saltwater spring. Saltwas produced at the site untilapproximately 1833. Today, the 52-acresite features picnic facilities and a shorttrail that winds its way to the spring site,where wood remnants of the salt worksand an iron kettle are still visible.

BRADY GALLERY203 Brady CommonsUniversity of Missouri573-882-2889www.craftstudio.orgLocated on the second floor of MU’sBrady Commons, the gallery exhibitsindividual and group shows and featuresmany of the state’s most talentedprofessional faculty and student artists.

CENTRALIA HISTORICALSOCIETY MUSEUM319 E. Sneed StreetCentralia573-682-5711The museum resides in a house built in1904 by druggist Robert Linwood. In1974, the Chance Foundation providedthe house to the historical society forcollecting, preserving and exhibitingartifacts that document the history of thearea. The museum features rotatingvintage exhibits, Victorian luncheons andan Annual Quilt Show. Adjacent to themuseum are the beautiful ChanceGardens blending a waterfall, flowers,trees and rock formations. The museumand Chance Gardens are on the NationalRegister of Historic Sites.

COLUMBIA ART LEAGUE(CAL) GALLERY111 S. Ninth Street, Suite 140Columbia573-443-8838www.cal.missouri.orgThe Mission of the Columbia Art Leagueis to provide the community with astimulating environment for experiencingthe visual arts through exhibitions,education, appreciation, promotion andcreation of art. Located in the historicCity Centre building, CAL showcases thework of professional, nonprofessionaland nationally acclaimed artists.

COLUMBIA AUDUBON SOCIETYTRAILSIDE NATURE CENTEREntrance to MKTTrail off StadiumColumbia573-442-8407http://columbia-audubon.missouri.orgThe museum features nest boxes,feeding stations, educational gamesaimed at pre-teens, a library of birdbooks, Audubon identification videos forall ages and a folio of James Audubon’swork. The museum also features ageology exhibit with mammal skulls,butterflies, insects and a cross-section ofa 160-year-old tree trunk.

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4, 11, 18 & 25FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Boonville660-882-2721www.boonvillemochamberofcommerce.com

7GRANDPARENT’S DAY4:00 p.m.Scattering Fork Outdoor Center, Mexico573-581-2765www.scatteringfork.org

20 & 2132ND ANNUAL HERITAGEFESTIVAL & CRAFT SHOW10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Nifong Park, Columbia573-874-7460www.gocolumbiamo.com

20ANNUAL ZENITH AIRCRAFTCOMPANY OPEN HANGAR DAYZenith Aircraft Factory, Mexico573-581-9000www.zenithair.com

25 – 28COLUMBIA ROCTOBERFEST6401W. Highway 40Columbia573-823-2520www.columbiaroctoberfest.com

27 & 28COLUMBIA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Courthouse Square, Columbia573-874-6386www.gocolumbiamo.com

27YOUZEUM STARLIGHT BIKE RAMBLE6:00 p.m. – Family Ride8:00 p.m. – Bike Ramble608 East Cherry, Columbia573-445-2275www.visitcolumbiamo.com

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3 & 42008 BCNB ROOTS ’NBLUES ’N BBQ FESTIVALThe District, Downtown Columbiawww.rootsnbluesnbbq.com

4 & 5HUNTSDALE RENDEZVOUSAND RIVER FESTIVALKatfish Katy’s Campground, Huntsdale573-443-1426www.huntsdalemo.com

11 – 12HARTSBURG PUMPKIN FESTIVALDowntown Hartsburg573-657-4556

186TH ANNUAL MISSOURICHESTNUT ROAST10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.UMC Horticulture and AgroforestryResearch Center, New Franklin573-882-3234www.centerforagroforestry.org

24ARTRAGEOUS FRIDAY6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Throughout Downtown Columbia573-442-4831www.artrageousfridays.com

26HALLOWEEN HAPPENING5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Scattering Fork Outdoor Center, Mexico573-581-2765www.scatteringfork.org

TBAHALLOWEEN FAMILY FUNNifong Park, Columbiawww.gocolumbiamo.com

TBATIGER NIGHT OF FUNHearnes Center, Columbia573-874-7460www.gocolumbiamo.com

NOVEMBER 2008

6WINSTON CHURCHILLMEMORIAL KETTLE DRUM TEA10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Tea5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. –Wine & CheeseWestminster ChurchillMemorial and LibraryFulton573-592-5369www.churchillmemorial.org

7 – 9COLUMBIAWEAVERSAND SPINNERS GUILDBoone County Historical Society Museum636-479-5659www.cwsg.missouri.org

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7/1 – 8/31SUNDAY CONCERTS ATSHELTER GARDENSColumbia573-445-8441www.shelterinsurance.com

7/2 – 9/249TH STREET SUMMERFESTSWednesday EveningsAll of North Street(between Broadway andWalnut)The District, Downtown Columbiawww.discoverthedistrict.com

4ANNUAL ABC 17 FIRE IN THE SKY6:30 p.m. – Gates open7:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. – Bands perform9:00 p.m. – Fireworks beginUniversity of Missouri Memorial Stadium573-874-7460www.gocolumbiamo.com

5, 11, 16, 19, 21 & 26HOT SUMMER NIGHTSMUSIC FESTIVAL7:30 p.m.Missouri Theatre Center for the ArtsColumbia573-875-0600www.motheatre.org

9 & 23FAMILY CONCERT SERIES7:00 p.m.Missouri Theatre Center for the ArtsColumbia573-875-0600www.motheatre.org

11OUTDOOR CINEMASome Like it Hot (PG)9:00 p.m.Stephens Lake Park (Broadway entrance)Columbiawww.gocolumbiamo.com

14 & 24CHAMBER RECITAL SERIES7:00 p.m.Missouri Theatre Center for the ArtsColumbia573-875-0600www.motheatre.org

18 – 20 & 25 – 27SHOWME STATE GAMESThroughout Columbia573-882-2101www.smsg.org

21 – 27BOONE COUNTY FAIRBoone County Fairgrounds, Columbia573-474-9435www.boonecountyfairgrounds.com

7/22 – 8/27EN PLEIN AIRColumbia Art League Gallery, Columbia573-443-8838www.cal.missouri.org

25ARTRAGEOUS FRIDAY6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Throughout Downtown Columbia573-442-4831www.artrageousfridays.com

7/29 – 8/2CALLAWAY COUNTY FAIRCallaway County Fair Grounds, Fultonwww.callawaycountyfair.com

AUGUST 2008

1 – 3SHOWME STATE GAMESThroughout Columbia573-882-2101www.smsg.org

8OUTDOOR CINEMAThe Spiderwick Chronicles (PG)8:45 p.m.Stephens Lake Park (Broadway entrance)Columbiawww.gocolumbiamo.com

15TEEN GARAGE BAND BASHTop of Parking Garage6th and CherryColumbiawww.gocolumbiamo.com

21 – 232008 MISSOURI RIVERFESTIVAL OF THE ARTSThespian Hall, Boonville660-882-7458www.friendsofhistoricboonville.org

SEPTEMBER 2008

9/2 – 10/18MISSOURI WATERCOLOR SOCIETYMEMBERS’ INVITATIONALColumbia Art League Gallery, Columbia573-443-8838www.cal.missouri.org

4, 11, 18 & 25THE DISTRICT TWILIGHT FESTIVAL6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Courthouse Square, Columbia573-442-6816www.twilightfestival.com

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MKT NATURE & FITNESS TRAIL4th and Cherry Streets, Columbia573-874-7460www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/The MKT is Columbia’s premier trail. This10-foot wide trail built on the old railbedof the MKT railroad begins downtown at4th and Cherry Streets. The all-weathercrushed limestone surface providesopportunities for walking, jogging,running, and bicycling. The City’s 4.7 mileMKT links to Boone County’s 4.2 miles oftrail at the southwest edge of the city atScott Boulevard. The County’s trailconnects with the State of Missouri’sKaty Trail State Park near McBaine. Thedistance from the start of the MKTTrailto the Katy Trail is 8.9 miles.

NIFONG PARK2900 E. Nifong Boulevard573-874-7460www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/This 58-acre park is home to the restoredMaplewood Home with carriage house,servants’ quarters, pump house andanimal barn, the Maplewood Barn Theatreand the Boone County Historical Museum.In addition, there are numerous picnicsites, a fishing lake and dock, and creekand nature area.

OAKLAND PARK1900 Blue Ridge Road, Columbia573-874-7460www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/This popular community park ismade up of75 acres dedicated to fun and fitness.TheOakland FamilyAquatic Center and the1-mile trail with 18 exercise stations arecombinedwith numerous sports fields andcourts.There are 2 lighted baseball/softballfields, 1 full basketball court, 2 disc golfcourses, playgrounds, soccer fields, lightedtennis courts and volleyball courts.

ROCK BRIDGE MEMORIAL STATE PARK5901 State Highway 163, Columbia573-449-7402573-442-2249 (Trail conditions hotline)www.mostateparks.com/rockbridge.htmThe rock bridge is one of Missouri’s finestkarst features.While walking the half-mile Devil’s Icebox Boardwalk, visitorswill pass both under and over the rockbridge, have the opportunity to exploreConnor’s Cave, and see an undergroundstream, small spring and sinkhole. The 15miles of trails that traverse the 2,273-acre park are always open to hikers andare conditionally open to bicyclists.Hikers and horseback riders can enjoythe serenity of the 750-acre Gans CreekWild Area.

TWIN LAKES RECREATION AREA2500 Chapel Hill Road, Columbia573-874-7460www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/This 64-acre area has water activities foreveryone.The 18-acre lake accommodatesnon-motorized boating and fishing whilethe 4-acre swimming lake has picnic areas,a large sand beach, bathhouse and sandvolleyball court.A playground, dog parkand .4-mile trail for gravel biking, walkingand jogging add to the outdoor enjoyment.

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The Columbia Parks and RecreationDepartment oversees over 2,800 acresof parkland and maintains 72 parks,green space locations and recreationfacilities. A wide array of sports,recreation activities, lessons andspecial events are available for citizensof all ages. Open space, parks and trailsprovide opportunities to enjoy thenatural beauty of Columbia.

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BEAR CREEK TRAILCosmo to Oakland Park573-874-7460www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/This trail system, located in northernColumbia, links two of the city’s mostpopular community parks, the 533-acreColumbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Areaand the 75-acre Oakland Park. In general,the trail follows the natural drainagesystem of the Bear Creek and runs in aneast/west direction across the northernpart of the city. The limestone trail isapproximately 4.8 miles in length.

CAPEN PARK AND GRINDSTONENATURE AREA1600 Capen Park Drive, Columbiawww.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Scenic overlooks and bluffs are a favoriteof rock climbers in the 32.4 acre park,which offers a free mulch site forColumbia citizens. Capen Park alsofeatures a bridge connection to adjacentGrindstone Nature Area's more than 230acres, including informal trails and land-forms for visitors to enjoy.

COLUMBIA COSMOPOLITANRECREATION AREA1615 Business Loop 70W., Columbia573-874-7460www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Also known as “Cosmo Park” and“CCRA”, this 533-acre park is Columbia’slargest park, and the only park in thesystem designated as a regional park. Itis host to the annual Show-Me StateGames as well as many other events.The park facilities include:• Antimi Sports Complex – 4 lightedfields

• Bear Creek Nature Area & CosmoNature Trail

• Columbia Skate Park• Fishing lakes – 2 (Nickell Lake andAntimi Lake)

• Football fields – 4 plus 2football/lacrosse fields

• Horseshoe pits – 12 lighted• L.A. Nickell Golf Course andClubhouse

• Off-leash area for dogs• Steinberg playground – plus 2additional playgrounds

• Rainbow Softball Center – 6 lightedfields

• Rhett’s Run Mountain Bike Trail• Remote control car track• Roller hockey rink• Soccer fields – 19 grass• Tennis courts – 8 lighted• Volleyball courts – 6 sand; 1 grass

FINGER LAKES STATE PARK1505 E. Peabody, Columbia573-443-5315www.mostateparks.com/fingerlakes.htmOnce the site of a coal strip-miningoperation, theman-made landscape ofFinger Lakes State Park has beentransformed into a recreational areaproviding a variety of amusement options.Themore than 70miles of off-roadmotorcycle and all-terrain vehicle trails

andmotocross track attract people fromaround the country.A one-and-a-half mile-long corridor of water, ideal for canoeing,fishing, swimming and scuba diving,features a large sand swimming beach. Apleasant,wooded area in the center of thepark has been preserved for picnicking,and a shaded camping area is available.

KATY TRAIL STATE PARK1-800-334-6946www.katytrailstatepark.comThe Katy Trail is a 225-mile (365 km)bike path stretching across most of thestate of Missouri. Over half of it followsLewis and Clark’s path up the MissouriRiver, where you can ride beneathtowering river bluffs while eagles circleoverhead. After leaving the river, the trailmeanders through peaceful farmlandand small-town Americana. America’slongest “rails-to-trail” project, formerlythe MKT rail line, is flat and scenic. It’sideal for hiking, running, or cycling onjust about any kind of bike. Horesbackriding is also allowed on a25-mile section of the trail.

MARK TWAIN NATIONAL FORESTCedar Creek Ranger District,4549 State Road H, Fulton573-592-1400www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/marktwain/The Cedar Creek Trail provides anexcellent opportunity to view the restoredlands of the 16,500 acre Cedar CreekRanger District, part of the Mark TwainNational Forest. It is formed by 3 loops,crossing 36miles of pastoral countryside.Two-thirds of the trail is cross-country;the rest is along gravel roads. It is used forhiking/backpacking,mountain biking andhorseback riding in some sections. Otheractivities in the area include birdwatching, hunting, and primitive camping.There is no motorized use.

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GOLF COURSES

GUSTIN GOLF COURSEStadium Boulevard, Columbia573-882-6016

ARTHUR HILLS GOLF COURSE10717 Audrain Road 929, Mexico573-581-1330

EAGLE KNOLL GOLF CLUB5757 E. Eagle Knoll Drive, Hartsburg1-800-909-0564 or 573-761-4653

HAIL RIDGE GOLF COURSE17511 Highway 87, Boonville660-882-2223www.hailridge.com

LAKE OF THE WOODS GOLF COURSE6700 E. Saint Charles Road, Columbia573-474-7011

L. A. NICKELL GOLF COURSE1800 Parkside Drive, Columbia573-445-4213

PERCHE CREEK GOLF CLUB5500W.Van Horn Tavern, Columbia573-445-7546

TIMBER LAKE GOLF COURSE3404 County Road 1450, Moberly660-263-8542www.timberlakegolf.com

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COMMUNITYAMERICA BALLPARK (CAB)1800 VillageWest ParkwayKansas City, KS 66111

Information & Tickets913-387-3400

www.kcwizards.com

Beginning in 2008, the Kansas CityWizards of Major League Soccer makethe 10,385 CAB the temporary site oftheir home games while their newstadium is designed.

CHAIFETZ ARENA#1 South Compton AvenueSt. Louis, MO 63103

Arena Information314-977-5000

St. Louis Billikens Information314-977-4SLU (4578)

www.thechaifetzarena.comwww.slubillikens.cstv.com

The new 10,600 seat Chaifetz Arena onthe Saint Louis University campus is thepermanent home of the St. LouisBillikens athletic program.

BUSCH STADIUM420 S. 8th StreetSt. Louis, MO 63102

Ticket Charge Line314-345-9000

Cardinals’ Customer Service314-345-9600

www.stlcardinals.com

The 17-time National League Championsand 2006World Series Champion St.Louis Cardinals call the new BuschStadium home. The season runs Aprilthrough October.

ARROWHEAD STADIUMOne Arrowhead DriveKansas City, MO 64129

Information816-920-9300

Tickets (February 1–end of season)816-920-9400

www.kcchiefs.com

The NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs, membersof the AFCWest Division, make theirhome at 79,451-seat Arrowhead Stadium.


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25ALZHEIMER’S WALK TO REMEMBERWestgate Park, Dothan334-702-2273

25BOLLWEEVIL FESTIVALDowntown, Enterprise334-347-0581

25PEANUT BUTTER FESTIVALDowntown Brundidge334-735-3125

25MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAYOzark334-774-9321

25WIREGRASS HERITAGE FESTIVALLandmark Park, Dothan334-794-3452

28HALLOWEEN CARNIVALRose Hill334-615-3740

31 – 11/9NATIONAL PEANUT FESTIVALHighway 231, Dothan334-793-4323

31 – 11/9WIREGRASS HERITAGE FESTIVALLandmark Park, Dothan334-794-3452

NOVEMBER 2008

1FIRST SATURDAY FAMILY DAYATWMAWiregrass Museum of Art, Dothan334-794-871

1KARATE TOURNAMENTDothan Civic Center, Dothan334-615-3170

3 – 5NPF CHORAL FESTIVALDothan Opera House, Dothan334-615-3170

8NPF PARADEDothan Civic Center, Dothan334-615-3170

8SOGGY BOTTOM BBQ BASHEnterprise334-347-0581

9 – 11SOUTHERN CRUISERSRIDING CLUB RALLYDothan334-791-0658

13 – 18FARM/CITYWEEKCELEBRATION AND BANQUETOzark Civic Center, Ozark334-774-9321

15HOLIDAYS IN THE SOUTH BAZAARYano Hall Building, Fort Rucker334-774-4074

17 – 24COFFEE COUNTY FARM/CITYWEEK & BANQUETNew Brockton Farm Center, Enterprise334-347-0581

18MOD TASTE OF DOTHANDothan Civic Center, Dothan334-615-3170

20COFFEE COUNTYARTS ALLIANCEEVENT: THE LETTERMENElba High School, Elba334-406-ARTS (2787)

TBADOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSEDowntown Ozark334-774-9321

DECEMBER 2008

1CHRISTMAS PARADEFranklin Street, Abbeville334-585-2273

2CHRISTMAS PARADEDowntown Enterprise334-347-0581

SEPTEMBER 2008

4 – 4/2/09FEED YOUR MIND LECTURE SERIESWiregrass Museum of Art& Conference Center, Dothan334-794-3871

5 – 7FALL TENNIS CLASSICWestgate Tennis Center, Dothan334-9615-3790


11CIVILWAR RE-ENACTMENTNewton334-774-9321

12 – 14STATE MIXED DOUBLESWestgate Tennis Center, Dothan334-9615-3790

18LOW COUNTRY BOILLandmark Park, Dothan334-794-3452

18 – 21WIREGRASS HOMES GARDEN SHOWCivic Center, Dothan334-615-3170

19 – 21FORT RUCKER US ARMY SOLDIER SHOWEnterprise334-347-0581

20CRUISE IN FOR A CAUSE CAR SHOWUS Highway 52, Dothan334-792-0149

20 – 21ANNUAL MODEL RAILROADSHOWAND SALENational Peanut Festival FairgroundsDothan334-790-6284

24 – 27HOUSTON COUNTYJUNIOR MISS PAGEANTDothan Opera House, Dothan334-615-3176

26FORT RUCKER OKTOBERFESTAND GOLF TOURNAMENTEnterprise334-255-9810

OCTOBER 2008

1 – 5HOLIDAY OF HOPE MARKETPLACEDothan Civic Center334-836-1947

1 – 31SCARECROWS IN THE GARDENDothan Area Botanical Gardens337-793-3224

2 – 25UNDERSTUDY DINNER THEATER“Grits on the Side”334-791-1268

4ANNUALYOUTH FISHING DAYEastgate Park, Dothan334-615-3731

4ANTIQUE & COLLECTOR CAR SHOWLandmark Park, Dothan334-794-3452

4CLAYBANK JAMBOREEDowntown Ozark334-774-9321


4OZARK PITTS FLY-IN AND AIR SHOWBlackwell Field, Ozark

10 – 11LITTLE MISS NATIONAL PEANUTFESTIVAL PAGEANTDothan Civic Center, Dothan334-615-3170

16 – 18MISS NATIONAL PEANUTFESTIVAL PAGEANTDothan Civic Center, Dothan334-615-3170

16 – 18SEACT PRESENTS “CHEATIN’”The Cultural Arts Center, Dothan334-794-0400

18CUBMOBILE DERBYDothan334-615-3700

18FORT RUCKER APPRECIATION DAYEnterprise334-347-0581

23CUSINE ARTWiregrass Museum of Art& Conference Center334-794-3871

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VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK661 East Davis Street, Elba1-800-239-2358334-897-2273This beautiful park honorsAmericanveterans from the five branches of thearmed forces. See the theme of five in the40-foot, five-point star, the five walkinglanes and five water spouts at the fountain.

WALTON PARK122Walton Park Drive, Dothan334-615-4710Walton Park’s recreation center housesa gymnasium, game room and twomeeting rooms. The park has two ballfields, an outdoor swimming pool, twolighted hard surface tennis courts, aplayground and a pavilion.

WATER WORLD401 Recreation Road, Dothan334-615-3750www.waterworlddothan.comAt Water World, families can enjoymany activities including a giant wavepool, a triple-flume water slide, a kiddieplay area, and the Great White, a giantU-shaped tube ride. Water World alsooffers a video arcade, a souvenir shopand concessions. Concessions, groupdiscounts and private parties are alsoavailable. You may bring your own foodand drinks into the park, but alcoholand glass containers are prohibited.

WESTGATE PARK RECREATION CENTER501 Recreation Road, Dothan334-615-3760TheWestgate Park Recreation Centerfeatures the following facilities:The Marvin Lewis Dixie Youth Complex:Four baseball fields for youthtournaments or league play forparticipants from 5 - 12 years of age.Larry and Rona DykesWalking/JoggingTrail:A 3.5-mile trail for walking, jogging,or biking. A two-mile exercise trail withrecommended exercises and helpfulinformation is also available.Westgate Soccer Complex: Threeregulation size soccer fields suited fornight play. Concession and restroomfacilities are also available.Northcutt Athletic Complex: A football/soccer field and a baseball field, aconcession area and dressing rooms.Dothan Kiwanis Park and Trail: This idealsetting for parties or family gatheringsfeatures a popular playground, a pavilionwith restrooms, and a half-mile lit andpaved walking and jogging trail. Theplayground offers equipment indesignated areas for children ages 2-5, aswell as ages 5-12. The playground surfaceis poured rubber. The pavilion seatsapproximately 48 people. There are alsosix picnic tables nestled on the edge ofthe playground.

WIREGRASS PARK620 Sixth Avenue, Dothan334-615-4740Wiregrass Park’s recreation center featuresa gymnasium, a game roomand twomeeting rooms.The park has three softballfields, an outdoor swimming pool, and ninelighted hard surface tennis courts.


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ADVENTURELAND THEME PARK3738West Main Street, Dothan334-793-9100www.adventurelandthemepark.comExperience all that this theme park has tooffer. Putt on the two 18-hole miniaturegolf courses, ride on the bumper boats,test your speed on the go-kart track orvisit the arcade where there are videoand novelty games. Batting cages and asnack bar are also available.

BLUE SPRINGS STATE PARK2595 North State Highway 10, Clio334-397-4875www.alapark.comThis park’s spring pool, fed by a crystal-clear underground spring, is the mainattraction. The park also boasts amodern 50-site campground, primitivecampsites, picnic tables, grills, picnicshelters and a playground.

DOTHAN AREA BOTANICALGARDENS (DABG)5130 Headland Avenue, Dothan334-793-3224www.dabg.comTheDothanAreaBotanical Gardens span50acres and are non-profit, public gardens.These gardens consist of cultivated gardensandnature trails, aswell as undeveloped,wooded landscape.Construction for the gardens began in

1996, and currently feature the followingestablished gardens: an Azalea Garden,Butterfly Garden, Camellia Garden, DaylilyGarden, Demonstration Garden, HerbGarden, HeirloomGarden, an OrnamentalShrub Garden, a Rose Garden and aSucculent Garden.There is also a 3/4milepaved trail featuring plants and treesindigenous to Alabama.

EASTGATE PARK2049 Sanitary Dairy Road, Dothan334-615-3730 (Rental Information)You’re sure to enjoy the outdoors atDothan’s tranquil 200-acre park. Spaciousgrounds are available for picnics, kiteflying, sand volleyball, tennis, and walkingon the two-mile walking trail or boardwalk.Kids can enjoy bike riding and the twoavailable playgrounds.Take time to relaxunder a tree with a good book, or enjoyfishing in one of the two ponds.

ED LINSENBY PUBLIC LAKE& WALKING TRAIL861 Myrtle Drive, Ozark334-774-0588www.ozarkalabama.usThis lake offers 92 acres of beautifulwater with a variety of fish, includinglargemouth bass, channel catfish,shellcrackers and bluegill. Also featuredis a 3.1-mile walking trail. One mile of thetrail is primitive, while the other 2.1 milesare paved. The trail is open year-round,and pets on leashes are welcome.

JOHNNY HENDERSON FAMILY PARK1901 Neil Metcalf Road, Enterprise334-347-1211, Ext. 2300This family-oriented park is perfect forchildren and parents. The park featureswalking trails, a playground, pavilionsand a lake.

LAKE THOLOCCOLocated in Fort Rucker, this 640-acrelake is deemed a hot recreational spotin Alabama. Not only can visitors fish,boat and swim, but they can also enjoywater skiing, jet skiing and windsurfingduring the summer season. Water slidesare available for adults and children,and a trampoline is also available. Manydifferent types of boats, including minibass boats, jon boats and pontoonboats are available for rent at WestBeach. Campsites, showers and electrichookups are all available. Use a roofedpavilion on West Beach for picnics andoutdoor parties.

LANDMARK PARKHighway 431 North, Dothan334-794-3452www.landmarkpark.comGoback in time at thismuseumofagriculture. Landmark Park celebratesWiregrass history through itsmany historicbuildings, events and programs.Experiencethis 1890s living history farm including afarmhouse, smokehouse, a canemill, asyrup shed, and live animals like sheep,goats and pigs.Tour theVictorian gazebo, a one-room

schoolhouse, a drugstore and doctor’soffice, an activity barn featuring historicalartifacts that is available for rent, a countrystore and the turn-of-the-19th-centuryHeadland Presbyterian Church.Stroll through thewoods on an elevated

boardwalk and experience the quiet nature.Kidswill love“TheBarnyard,”a 13,000-square-foot, custom-designed playgroundwhich features agricultural themes.Because Landmark Park is 100 acres of

outdoor learning center, visitors gainhands-on knowledge about the heritage oftheWiregrass region. Other educationalprograms include the StarLab Planetariumand various wildlife exhibits. Events areheld throughout the year.

Parks& Recreation

GETAWAYTO THE GREEN

DOTHAN COUNTRY CLUB200 South Cherokee Avenue, Dothan334-792-6650

ELBA COUNTRY CLUB1477 Country ClubWay, Elba334-897-6000

ENTERPRISE COUNTRY CLUB3000 Ozark Highway 27 North, Enterprise334-347-2726

GREEN HILL GOLF COURSE2600 Old Campbellton Highway, Dothan334-792-3597

HIGHLAND OAKS GOLF CLUB904 Royal Parkway, Dothan334-712-2820

OLYMPIA SPA GOLF COURSE7410 Highway 231 South, Dothan334-677-3321

OZARK COUNTRY CLUB300 Country Club Drive, Ozark334-774 2615

RIVER OAKS GOLF COURSE203 River Oaks Road, Geneva334-684-6190

SILVER WINGS GOLF COURSECombat Road, Building 20067, Fort Rucker334-598-2449

TARTAN PINES GOLF CLUB423 TartanWay, Enterprise334-393-8000


ELKSeptember 22-26, 2008Elk zones 1, 2, 3, 4 and A

December 8-12, 2008Elk zones 1, 2, 3, 4 and A

December 8-12, 2008Elk zone B

December 8-12, 2008: Youth Elk HuntElk zone 3

FURBEARERSFURBEARER TRAPPING(OTHER THAN COYOTE, BEAVER, MUSKRAT, NUTRIA)Sunrise, November 15, 2008 – Sunset, February 22, 2009

COYOTE TRAPPINGSunrise, August 1, 2008 – Sunset, March 31, 2009

BEAVER, MUSKRAT, NUTRIA TRAPPINGSunrise, November 15, 2008 – Sunset, March 31, 2009

GRAY FOX, MINK, OPOSSUM, RED FOX,STRIPED SKUNK HUNTINGSunrise, September 1, 2008 – Sunset, February 28, 2009

RACCOON DAY OR NIGHT HUNTINGSunrise, September 1, 2008 – Sunset, March 31, 2009

RACCOON NIGHT HUNTINGSunset, July 1, 2008 – Sunrise, August 31, 2008

BOBCAT HUNTINGSunrise, October 1, 2008 – Sunset, February 28, 2009 and fromthe first day of Spring Turkey Season through June 14, 2009

COYOTE HUNTINGSunrise, July 1, 2008 – Sunset, February 28, 2009 and fromthe first day of Spring Turkey Season through June 14, 2009

RIVER OTTER HUNTINGSunrise, November 15, 2008 – Sunset, February 28, 2009

MUSKRAT, NUTRIA, BEAVER HUNTINGSunrise, September 1, 2008 – Sunset, March 31, 2009

BADGER, SPOTTED SKUNK, WEASEL HUNTINGClosed

QUAILNovember 1, 2008 – February 8, 2009Statewide

RABBITSeptember 1, 2008 – February 28, 2009Statewide

SQUIRRELSeptember 6, 2008 – February 28, 2009May 16, 2009 – June 14, 2009Statewide

TURKEYARCHERYOctober 1, 2008 – February 28, 2009Statewide

FIREARMSOctober 11-17, 2008Turkey zones 3, 5B, 6 and 17

ClosedTurkey zones 1, 1A, 2, 4, 4A, 4B, 5, 5A, 7, 7A, 8, 9, 9A and 10

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2008–2009 HUNTING SEASONBEARARCHERYOctober 1, 2008 – November 30, 2008Bear zone 1

September 15, 2008 – November 30, 2008Bear zone 2

ClosedBear zones 3, 4, 5, 5A, 6 and 7

MUZZLELOADEROctober 18-26, 2008Bear zones 1 and 2


MODERN GUNNovember 3-30, 2008Bear zones 1 and 2

December 6-14, 2008(closes earlier if quota is reached)Bear zone 5

November 29, 2008 – December 14, 2008(closes earlier if quota is reached)Bear zone 5A

ClosedBear zones 3, 4, 6 and 7

November 1-2, 2008: Special Modern Gun Youth Bear HuntBear zones 1 and 2(does not includeWMAs requiring a deer permit to harvest a bear)


CROWSeptember 6, 2008 – February 23, 2009Statewide (Thursday-Monday hunting only)

DEER (Refer to map on page 34)ARCHERY AND CROSSBOWOctober 1, 2008 – February 28, 2009Statewide

MUZZLELOADEROctober 18-26, 2008 and December 13-15, 2008Deer zones 1, 2, 3, 4A, 5A, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14 and 15

October 18-26, 2008 and December 29-31, 2008Deer zones 9, 12, 16, 16A and 17

ClosedDeer zones 4, 4B, 5 and 5B

MODERN GUNNovember 8-30, 2008Deer zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11

November 8-9, 2008Deer zone 4

November 8-9, 2008 and November 15-16, 2008Deer zone 5

November 8-16, 2008Deer zones 4B and 5B

November 8, 2008 – December 7, 2008Deer zones 4A, 5A, 13, 14 and 15

November 8, 2008 – December 14, 2008Deer zones 9 and 12

November 8, 2008 – December 25, 2008Deer zones 16, 16A and 17

December 26-28, 2008: Christmas HolidayStatewide (excludingWMAs that are closed during Modern GunDeer Season)

November 1-2, 2008: Special Modern Gun Youth Deer HuntAll zones (excludes certainWMAs where a modern gun ormuzzleloader permit is required to hunt)

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HAROLD E. ALEXANDER/SPRING RIVERWILDLIFE MANAGEMENTAREALocated about sixmiles south of Hardy, the Harold E.Alexander/Spring RiverWildlife ManagementArea ismanaged by the State Gameand Fish Commission (AGFC). On itsmore than 13,000 acres, deer, quail and small animal life are prevalent.You’ll find excellent placesto birdwatch along Spring River, and primitive camping is available. Formore information, call 1-877-297-4331 or visitwww.agfc.com.This region of Arkansas is a haven for big- and small-game hunters. You’ll find black bear, wild turkey, elk and white-tailed deer as

well as squirrels, rabbits and furbearers. Arkansas is famous for its waterfowl hunting and has come to be known as “The duckhunting capital of the world.”Arkansas fishing is an angler's dream where world-record fish, including brown trout, walleye and hybrid bass are common.

Anglers will find striped and black bass fishing, in addition to catfish, crappie and bream across the state. If you like fishing in coldwater, try one of our award-winning trout streams where rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout can be caught year-round.

Min.(°F)

Max.(°F)

Average(°F)

Rainfall(Inches)

January 24.4 44.0 34.2 3.66

February 28.5 50.4 39.5 3.69

March 37.7 60.4 49.1 5.16

April 46.3 70.5 58.4 4.54

May 56.3 79.1 67.7 4.78

June 65.1 87.1 76.1 3.23

July 69.4 91.6 80.5 3.29

August 67.2 89.6 78.4 3.24

September 59.3 82.2 70.8 3.54

October 47.4 72.4 59.9 3.63

November 37.1 58.1 47.6 5.48

December 28.5 47.6 38.1 4.59

Year Average 47.3 69.4 58.4 48.83

Note: The climatological normals presented in this publicationare based on records for the 30-year period from 1970–2000.

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Seating Charts

PROGRESSIVE FIELDHome of MLB’s Cleveland Indians2401 Ontario Street, Cleveland

216-420-4200 (General Information)

www.indians.com

CLEVELAND BROWNS STADIUMHome of NFL’s Cleveland Browns100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland

440-891-5050 (Tickets)1-888-891-1999

www.clevelandbrowns.com

WOLSTEIN CENTER ATCLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY2000 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland

216-687-9292 (General Information)216-687-4848 (CSU Athletic Ticket Office)

www.wolsteincenter.com

QUICKEN LOANS ARENAHome of the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers1 Center Court, Cleveland

216-420-2200 (Arena Event Information)1-800-858-2287 (Cavaliers Ticket Information)216-420-2000 (Business Office)

www.theqarena.comwww.cavs.com


Like many other cities, Olive Branch had adifferent name when it was first founded near whereseveral old Chickasaw Indian Trails crossed. It wasoriginally called Watson’s Crossroad. Then, in 1846,when the first post office was established, Mrs. FrancesWilson Blocker — a descendant of one of thecommunity’s founders — suggested the name OliveBranch. She thought that the new name symbolized adove bringing a branch to the seagoing Noah.

Whatever the reason for her choice, the name wasinformally adopted by the 185 residents. On May 1, 1874,Olive Branch was incorporated as a town and on March6, 1888, it progressed to village status, but there was alot of history before Olive Branch was formally named.Mississippi had become a state on December 10, 1817.Until then it had been known as Mississippi Territoryand included parts of what is now Alabama.

Fourteen years before the Olive Branch Post Officeopened, President Andrew Jackson was just beginninghis second term. He decided that extensive Indian-heldland east of the Mississippi River should be given tofrontier settlers for clearing and farming, so hedispatched General John Coffee to northernMississippi. General Coffee’s assignment was topersuade the Chickasaw Indians to sell some of theirland. He succeeded in October 1832 when the tribalchieftains signed the Pontotoc Treaty, which allowedthem to keep certain designated lands. The remainderwas opened to settlers.

A SPANISH EXPLORER LEAVES HIS MARK

Seventeen counties were created soon after the treatywas signed, including DeSoto County. The name wasderived from the famous Spanish explorer HernandoDeSoto. Hernando, MS then became the DeSoto CountySeat. Legend and some historical documentation seemto indicate that DeSoto actually did pass through thecounty that bears his name.

America was still in its infancy, but the westward pushfor settlement was well underway. Among the earliestsettlers in the Olive Branch area were Stephen Flinn andhis wife’s brother-in-law, Milton Blocker. Flinn andBlocker purchased DeSoto County Sections 34 and 35from Chickasaw Chief Lush-pumtubby for $1,600.

Flinn conveyed the land to Blocker in 1840 for $6,400.Seven years later, while traveling to New Orleans aboardthe Mississippi River steamboat Medora, Blocker waskilled when the boat’s boiler exploded.

Milton Blocker, Jr. was born just a few months after hisfather’s death.When the 10-year-old Milton purchased apine seedling, probably from a passing trader, he plantedwhat became a towering pine tree at the base of hisfather’s monument. For many years, it was the only pinetree in the area. Today, there are millions of Loblollypines planted throughout Mississippi in a massivereforestation project.

THE BEGINNINGS OF COMMERCE AND EDUCATION

Milton Senior was most likely responsible for thevillage’s first business, a mule-powered cotton gin.Cotton was king in 1804 and for many years afterward.Later, a creamery and a boat factory boosted thecommunity’s economy, and became an indication ofwhat was to come.

The first churchwas constructed in 1840 just south of town.In subsequent years, thatMethodist churchwas removed tomakeway for a railroadwhich is now theBurlingtonNorthern’smainline betweenMemphis andBirmingham.

According to Dr. David Haraway’s history of OliveBranch, emphasis on education began as early as 1836 C

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The city of Olive Branch, a suburb of Memphis, TN,is one of Mississippi’s fastest growing cities. In 1973, theopening of a 3,000-acre industrial park by Holiday InnsInc. marked the beginning of industrial development forthe town. More than 26 employers flocked to OliveBranch within the first seven years.

Olive Branch Chamber’s current objectives includeensuring adequate transportation routes; developingstrong relationships between new residents and thecommunity through monthly welcome packets mailedto each new household; and helping local employerswith their expansion plans while assisting prospectivenew employees.

Olive Branch has a lot to offer both residents andvisitors. The Olive Branch City Park offers 135 acres ofrecreation, including lakes, tennis courts, walking trails,and picnic areas. State parks in the area are home tolarger lakes as well as campgrounds, and boating. Somenearby parks (within an hour’s drive) are: Wall Doxey inHolly Springs, Sardis Lake in Sardis, and Arkabulta Lakein Hernando. You can also head to Memphis and checkout Tom Lee Park on Riverside Drive.

There are severalmuseums and other attractions in theMemphis area such as the Pink PalaceMuseum,Graceland,theNational OrnamentalMetalMuseumand theNationalCivil RightsMuseum.Formore tourist information aboutMemphis, visit theirWeb site atwww.memphistravel.com.

In Olive Branch, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds witha small-town atmosphere and a big city right next door.

Editor’s Note: Entire contents © 2008 by CenturyTel. All rights reserved.Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.

The Community Connection section is provided as a helpful reference only.It has been compiled from sources believed to be accurate, but is not intendedto substitute for official listings or advertising found elsewhere in this book.CenturyTel offers this material as a public service, but assumes no liability forany action undertaken by any person using the information contained in thissection.The organizations covered in the CenturyTel Community Connectionsection have not paid for publishing this information and the material presenteddoes not constitute any advertising on their part.

Please submit updates, additions or suggestions of information [email protected], or call 1-585-385-5708.

THE OLIVE BRANCH STORY ......................23–24

OLIVE BRANCHCHAMBER OF COMMERCE ....................25–26

NEWCOMER INFORMATION.......................27–30

BYHALIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE........31–32

GOVERNMENT LISTINGS ...........................33–34

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