Get your bags ready and take a trip across the Atlantic to see “beautiful landscapes” on the upcoming Andalusia Adult Activity Center’s trip to England, Scotland and Wales.
“Come join us for an exciting trip the UK,” said Debbie Carter of the center. “Our tour highlights include a spectacular tour of the area.
“We are very excited to offer a trip like this for our local residents,” Carter said. “We hope those who have always wanted to explore England and the surrounding area will take the time to go with us. It’s sure to be an exciting time.”
Among the sites on the tour are Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the Changing of the Guard.
“We’ll also see a spectacular theater performance,” she said. “You will see the 13th Century York Minister, one of the finest medieval cathedrals in Europe. You will get a glimpse at what life is like for the royals during your visit to the Place of Holyroodhouse, the queen’s official residence in Edinburgh and once the home of Mary, Queen of Scots.”
Carter said those who attend, will also take part in a medieval dinner complete with Welsh entertainment.
“Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime trip,” she said. “Also, people considering going should remember they will need a passport,” she said.
Carter said that anyone age 21 and up is welcome to go on the trip.
The trip is scheduled from Nov. 1-10, and the price is $3,199 per person, with optional trip insurance for an extra $220.
The first deposit of $250 is due May 11 and remaining balance is due Aug. 21.
Those interested in attending, should call 222-6891.
Southeast Alabama Gas District is asking local residents “to get a line and a pole” and participate in their annual fishing tournament benefiting Relay for Life.
“Fishing for a Cure” will be held March 31, at Point A Park.
Cost is $90 per boat, and there is an optional $10 big fish per boat.
Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society’s Covington County Relay for Life.
First place will receive $600 cash; second place, $250; third place, $150; and big fish winner will receive $120.
Winning are based on a 20-boat minimum, and fourth place and under will be entered in a door prize drawing.
The $2 park fee will be waived and a light breakfast and lunch will be provided for paid participants.
Additionally, there will be a concession stand for lunch.
Those who register by March 12 will receive a T-shirt.
Those interested in participating should contact Reba Gant at 488-0543 or call or stop by the SEAGD.
Where can you see a dancing judge, dentist, pharmacist, banker, and “mattress man?” All of that and Buford Nerdley, too, at this year’s Red Garter Review.
Johnny Brewer will host this year’s Academy Award-themed event.
Shows are at 7 tonight, Fri., March 2, and tomorrow, Sat., March 3.
Tickets are available from Ansley Place, Maryann’s, Brooks Hardware, Harold’s, and at the door.
Tickets $12 for general admission and $15 for reserved seating.
Several local women have committed to walk 60 miles and raise $2,300 each to help fight breast cancer, and those women are asking members of the local community to step up and do the same things, only on a smaller scale.
The “Sole Sisters,” as they call themselves, are asking area residents to walk three miles and contribute $25 to the third annual “Walking for a Cure” set for 9 a.m. Sat., March 24.
Participants will walk from the Beef O’Brady’s parking lot through downtown to the First Baptist Church and back in support of a breast cancer cure.
“Last year we had 150 walkers,” said Kim Brook, one of the organizers. “All proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.”
Wendy Weaver is back for the walk this year after not being able to participate last year.
“I felt drawn to do it again this year,” she said. “It seems like every day someone you know is affected. It’s something that everyone is directly or indirectly affected by, and men can get it, too. Even though, you don’t typically associate men with breast cancer.”
Those interested can sign up online at active.com or stop by SunTech.
The “Sole Sisters” will once again walk in the annual Susan G. Komen 3-Day for A Cure coming up this year.
For those who do not wish to walk the entire three miles, there will be transportation to pick them up.
Those who sign up will receive a T-shirt. Those who register before March 20 will pay $20; those who register after March 20 will pay $25.
For more information, call 222-2280.
Today is the last day to register to vote in what could be biggest voter turnout in a local primary election.
At a February count, more than 21,000 residents were listed as eligible to vote in the March 13 primary; however, today is the last day for residents to be added to that voter’s list.
“This is a prime opportunity for those who have moved into our county who want to have a voice in our governmental process,” said local Republican Chairman William “Bill” Blocker. “This is the time residents should be motivated and put forth the time and effort to (register). It will be well worth it when they take place in not only our city, county and state government, but also on the national level.”
Those who have yet to register to vote should do so by 5 p.m. today in the Board of Registrar’s office, located in the county administration building on Hillcrest Drive.
Blocker said once the March 13th election arrives, he believes voters will make a good showing at the polls.
“I’ve really thought about it,” he said. “With all the local races, there are no shoo-ins. All the races are closely contested. I see no front runner in any of the races.”
Blocker said in his opinion, one of the biggest races on the ballots is the race for probate judge, where the incumbent Ben Bowden is facing Leland Enzor Jr.
“First off, this is a race that happens every six years, then, this is the first time the two have been on the ballot after being appointed to the position,” he said. “So, this will be the first time they get to meet for voters’ approval, which should prove interesting.”
Blocker said the same could be said for the race for circuit clerk.
“We haven’t had a change in that office for 24 years, so that’s a biggie,” he said. The current circuit clerk, Roger Powell, is not seeking re-election. On the ballot, voters will choose between local attorneys, Amy Jones and Stephanie Cotton.
Blocker said with the multitude of candidates running for other local seats such as county commission, it could mean a record number of local voters at the polls.
Blocker said, in all, there are nearly 150 names on the March 13 ballot in more than 80 races.
“It’s going to be a good race, all the way around,” he said.