Courtesy Photo By: Gerry Richards - City of Andalusia
Andalusia Star News
After the first weekend of Candyland 2015, it appears the event is doing exactly what it is designed to do.
“We had 600 partakers in the ice skating rink,” said Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Chrissie Duffy. “We talked to people from Pace, Fla., from Pensacola, from Spanish Fort, Monroeville, Greenville, Camden, Montgomery and Crestview. All of them came specifically for the event, she said.
“We are constantly getting social media messages from people planning to come some time during the season,” she said. “We are pleased that we really are accomplishing what we wanted to do, which is showcase our town.
“We had a great turnout, and I think this coming weekend, we’ll have even more people. We encourage people to invite their friends and family members to come and visit.”
Candyland resumes on Thursday, when the ice skating rink and holiday train will be open from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Springdale.
Friday’s schedule includes ice skating and train rides from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.; a movie on the lawn of Springdale at 7; the Candyland play village on the Square open from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and a snow show spectacular at 6 p.m.
Duffy said the reaction to events has been fun.
“People come up to me all the time and tell me it is great, and thank me for this,” she said. “All I did was have a crazy idea. It is other people who made it actually happen.”
Christmas events kicked off the with parade this past Thursday.
“The parade when really well,” she said. “It think it is the best I’ve ever seen. I’d like to thank the businesses and organizations who put time and effort into making the beautiful floats for all to enjoy.
“I’d also like to thank the board members who helped line up our 118 parade entries, which is a lot harder than it sounds,” she said.
By: Michele Gerlach
Andalusia Star News
Just being out and playing on baseball field might not seem like much, but for some children in Covington County it would be an unreachable feat if not for the Miracle League of Covington County.
Miracle League is an organization that was founded on the sole purpose of providing opportunities for children with disabilities to play Miracle League baseball regardless of their abilities.
The Miracle League of Covington County began in May of 2013 and has served many children throughout the surrounding counties.
“The Miracle League of Covington County gives all the children and adults throughout Covington County, no matter their age or disability, the opportunity to participate in organized sports just like everyone else,” City of Andalusia Parks and Recreation director Caitlin Shipman said. “We are continuing to look for new ways to grow our programming and offer as many activities as we possibly can.”
This fall, the Miracle League will also begin to feature soccer matches. The soccer matches will be played on the Miracle League field on Thursday nights beginning Nov. 5.
Many people volunteer their time to keep the league running, but there is still always a need for monetary support. That support is all comes from fundraisers put on by the league and its players.
“I love the Miracle League,” Reigning Miracle League MVP J.J. Siece said. “My favorite part is playing baseball and meeting new people, and I wanted to make money for the Miracle League.”
Siece has teamed up with his cousin Jessica Lehman, who is an independent consultant for Pampered Chief, to put on... Read the complete article at AndalusiaStarNews.com
Just being out and playing on baseball field might not seem like much, but for some children in Covington County it would be an unreachable feat if not for the Miracle League of Covington County.
Miracle League is an organization that was founded on the sole purpose of providing opportunities for children with disabilities to play Miracle League baseball regardless of their abilities.
The Miracle League of Covington County began in May of 2013 and has served many children throughout the surrounding counties.
“The Miracle League of Covington County gives all the children and adults throughout Covington County, no matter their age or disability, the opportunity to participate in organized sports just like everyone else,” City of Andalusia Parks and Recreation director Caitlin Shipman said. “We are continuing to look for new ways to grow our programming and offer as many activities as we possibly can.”
This fall, the Miracle League will also begin to feature soccer matches. The soccer matches will be played on the Miracle League field on Thursday nights beginning Nov. 5.
Many people volunteer their time to keep the league running, but there is still always a need for monetary support. That support is all comes from fundraisers put on by the league and its players.
“I love the Miracle League,” Reigning Miracle League MVP J.J. Siece said. “My favorite part is playing baseball and meeting new people, and I wanted to make money for the Miracle League.”
Siece has teamed up with his cousin Jessica Lehman, who is an independent consultant for Pampered Chief, to put on