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IT’S TIME TO PLAY PINK
HALLOWEEN IN T-TOWN
Residents will have the chance to support the DCH Breast Cancer Fund by participating in a trio of upcoming fundraising events hosted by The DCH Foundation.
Fall in Tuscaloosa is a remarkable sight. There are some great Halloween destinations you don’t want to miss this month.
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Greetings, DCL readers! Thanks for checking us out this month. You’ll find some really fun suggestions for the upcoming Halloween season in T-Town – and some great places to take the little ones for some holiday fun. This month is packed with great community events, including the DCH Play Pink events, the T-Town Comedy Café, and of course, the 46th Annual Kentuck Festival of the Arts. Each year, I make it a point to head over to Kentuck Park in Northport and admire the seemingly endless displays of beautiful artwork. I used to purchase art every year, but I’ll confess: We’re running out of wall space. Still, I suspect you’ll see me dashing about, with paintings in hand once again. Who can resist? We also want to introduce a new DCL writer, Faith Henley, to our team. She wrote the Teacher of the Month column for us this month – and she did a wonder-
ful job. Welcome, Faith! We love our teachers, and we always want to give them credit for all their hard work. What y’all may not know is how this works: The current Teacher of the Month secretly nominates the next Teacher of the Month, and so on. It’s like Secret Santa for educators. And it’s great fun. As always, a special thanks to our readers, writers, contributors, and advertisers. Everyone here at Druid City Living appreciates your efforts and support. And if you have any story ideas you’d like to share, please email editor@druidcityliving.com. We’d love to hear from you. Best,
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Tuscaloosa native and current Miss Alabama Jessica Procter competed in the Miss America Pageant in September, finishing in the Top 7. This is a monumental accomplishment. But Procter told DCL not long ago that she’d be so honored to receive the prestigious Jean Bartel Quality of Life award, given for community service for Miss America contestants. She did! Here is Jessica Procter, Miss Alabama (center), surrounded by (left) Miss America 2017 Savvy Shields and (right) Lynn Hackerman Weidner, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Miss America Organization. Procter’s platform, Step Up to the Plate: Decreasing Food Insecurity, aims to fight hunger, and Procter has been an avid supporter of the West Alabama Food Bank. Photo: Bruce Vartan Boyajian (Courtesy of The Miss America Organization) Congratulations, Jessica!
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Mayor’s Minute – October 2017
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In recent months, I’ve discussed the City of Tusimages and then sends the owners of the vehicles a caloosa’s budget and its lackluster revenue growth. red light running ticket. All tickets paid to date have One of the byproducts of this anemic growth is not been set aside, and when I was in discussions with being able to invest in longer-term assets that City the Police Department about their need for vehicles, departments need to operate. For the last eight years, it became apparent that now was the right time to I have been torn use the money. between which The City has areas to invest the collected over $1.5 limited amount million from the red of dollars we do light camera prohave, trying to gram over the years, determine where and this will now we can get the be used to invest most bang for 46 vehicles into the our buck. This Tuscaloosa Police year, one area Department, giving a came again to the much-needed boost forefront during to our working fleet a discussion with and reducing auto Tuscaloosa Police maintenance costs. Department offiWe plan to have cials: the deteriothese vehicles ready rating state of our Mayor Maddox recently proposed a fiscal budget of $147.6 and working on the public safety fleet. million for Tuscaloosa. Photo courtesy of The City of street during in 2018. Tuscaloosa. Over the last Investing in assets five years, we have to keep Tuscaloosa only been able to bandage together enough funding streets safer – that’s money well spent. to replace 37 percent of the fleet, a fleet with now over 96 vehicles topping 100,000+ miles. Something had to be done. In 2012, the City created a red light traffic camera program that would take pictures of cars used in committing violations, a police officer reviews the
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October 2017 4 OPINION The Mommy Chronicles: A Guide to a New Mom’s Halloween By Marlena Rice This is it. Youve found the fuzziest, cutest, most-embarrassing-13-yearsfrom-now costume for your Little. Or maybe you’ve lost sleep scrolling aimlessly through social media for ideas ... which lead to more ideas ... which obviously lead to finding and obsessing over instructions for your first DIY costume project. Oy vey! After the first three years of ‘playing it by ear,’ I finally made a big girl decision this time last year. We avoid the hype at our house. No skeletons will eerily swing in the breeze from the tree in my family’s front yard. I won’t give in and buy large inflatables to purposely scare the small children in my neighborhood. And I will not make light of my Little Man’s fear when we are in the grocery store, department store, or hardware store, and he’s bombarded with a smorgasbord of “scary” things. Is this overly dramatic? Maybe, but as I’ve said before, motherhood sometimes makes me just a little dramatic. Am I telling you not to celebrate Halloween with your kiddos this fall? Absolutely, not. What I am doing is sharing a few tips with you, new mom, for your first time. And if it’s not your first Halloween as a mom, maybe this piece will give you a new perspective. Halloween is easy to obsess over, but you don’t need to.
“I prefer the kids to be home or in settings like the church,” Jones said. “I believe in celebrating in a fun, but safe and positively influenced way.”
3. Keep all your lights on, and answer your door for trick-ortreaters. This is major. How many times a year do you have multiple neighbors ring your doorbell on the same night? Take advantage of this, and get to know your neighbors. This can be prime breeding ground for your next play date. Life Lesson: Don’t take the fun out of the Beaux William and his friend DJ Brown hanging out on a Tuscaloosa Fire Department truck during a summer community awarefall season, and don’t ness event. When it comes to costume shopping for your children, community helper costumes are a great way to go. allow Halloween to be all candidates. 1. If you allow your Littles to about the scares. Instead participate in Halloween, instead of of “trick or treat,” teach your Littles to 2. Be a light in a time that is some- say the phrase “Roll Tide!” focusing on the “scary” or currently times intentionally filled with darkness. trendy costumes, use the event as a Create games and events for your chiltime to play dress up. What is your Marlena Rice is a busy mom and dren that are focused on non-spooky child’s favorite book or their favorite writer who lives in Tuscaloosa with her aspects of the holiday. Local mom and husband, Rod, and their son, Beaux movie character? If you are teaching grandmother Shirley Jones favors this your Littles about the Bible, pick their William. approach during the holiday – especialfavorite character or event and recly where her children and grandchilreate it. Maybe they have a favorite musician? These are all prime costume dren are concerned.
Give Life To Your Story: Being a Leader and a Role Model at Home By Terrance Andrews Leadership begins at home. Until Mom and Dad choose to practice personal accountability in their lives, not much will change – anywhere. Parents who are leaders know this: Modeling is the most powerful of all teachers. Dads and moms who accept the mantle of home leadership accept that they – not sports stars, pop culture icons, or Hollywood celebrities – are the role
CHILDREN CRAVE CONSISTENCY. MOST OFTEN, THIS CONSISTENCY IS ALL THAT IS NEEDED.
models for their kids. “The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision. You can’t blow an uncertain trumpet.”– Theodore M. Hesburgh This quote speaks volumes to us about our role in home. We cannot provide a vibrant home with outstanding leadership, creating outstanding leaders, without a vision. Do you know how you want your home to look? Dysfunctional? Constrained? Or naturally holistic in its love for one another? All these have a commonality: leadership, or lack thereof. Each of us knows of a family that can fit into a category, and let me say this, normal is not a category. You are an individual – and so are the members of your family. No family is meant to be dysfunc-
tional. Not trying to play the guilt game, but it really does boil down to consistent genuine and loving servant leadership in the home – providing consistent vision in your leadership. When I reflect on leaders, where the relationship is genuine and has a strong foundation built on trust, the common denominator is that the leader is consistent in their behavior and, in turn, so are the ones they are leading. Children crave consistency. Most often, this consistency is all that is needed. They will begin to submit themselves to a genuine loving leadership. The most critical part of leadership is being present. Yes, I am going there! You cannot be a leader without being present. That means playing an active role in your child’s life. You simply cannot be too busy to be a leader in your family. Leading from afar always leads to massive course corrections, and those never lend themselves to happy situations. As a father, husband, and leader in our home, I am mindful of my role. I am aware that my words and actions matter. It is essential that I think, speak, and act accordingly. If I do not make a conscious decision to be
AS A FATHER, HUSBAND, AND LEADER IN OUR HOME, I AM MINDFUL OF MY ROLE. I AM AWARE THAT MY WORDS AND ACTIONS MATTER.
Terrance Andrews serves as Student Pastor at Arbor Springs Baptist Church and as the Campus Life director for Northside High. Terrance, his wife, Miranda, and their son, Micah, live in the Samantha community.
a leader at home, it is highly unlikely that I can even pretend to be a leader elsewhere. As a leader of ourselves and within our homes, we must continually strive to improve. A life of learning, listening, and reflection protects us from egocentricity, insouciance, and anxiety that constricts our growth and keeps us from transitioning the life-learned lessons within the home
to external worlds – where we can be of useful service to our families, and others. May God lead us all to a greater understanding of parenting. My child is a product of my parenting.
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Lake Living: Neighbors Nextdoor– Making a Difference in Your Own Neighborhood By Allison Adams I have recently been introduced to an app called “Nextdoor.” It’s a private social network for your own neighborhood. A bit intrusive, I thought at first, but then I jumped right in. I can pretty much see the dynamics of every family around me – which I guess means they can see me. On Nextdoor, I bought a great set of kids’ name brand golf clubs for $40 (used once, in case Little Miss decides she’s not all about golf). I noticed there were hundreds of people using the app – sharing messages, items for sale, and some for free. Everyone was just shar-
EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD HAS THE CHANCE TO BE NEIGHBORLY. ing thoughts, too. I started a book club with it, to get to know some neighbors who want to bring some creativity into our daily lives. These days, we could all use a bit of support. Clients ask all the time, “Is it a good neighborhood?” Every neighborhood has the chance to be neighborly. Some take things under their own control. Some like to let their neighbors “be.” This past month, we witnessed not only “neighborly” acts, but acts of heroism in the midst of tragedy, as hurricanes devastated devastated Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. We saw neighbors locking arms to save strangers, and
lending a hand any way they could. And we have felt it: A sense of pride that these disasters have been unable to keep Americans down. In October, there is a “holiday.” I am not too keen on it, as I don’t like celebrating darkness. And around here, the day after, we will probably be digging out the white lights and holiday decor. I thought about all the people still displaced. What if we didn’t trick or treat this year, but we treated the families in the name of Halloween? Instead of giving candy (well maybe a little), what if we collected items for families who will still need our help? I was in a workshop today, and a mother was crying – her daughter in Texas had just been loaned a fifth wheel Allison Adams so she could remain
on her land (her house was totally ruined) so she didn’t have to leave her
farm animals behind. What if each home had a theme of what they were collecting? Imagine homes across Tuscaloosa as drop-off spots for children’s toys, pet supplies, warm pajamas and clothing, and school supplies. Yes, we can all still pass out candy
WHAT IF WE DIDN’T TRICK OR TREAT THIS YEAR, BUT WE TREATED THE FAMILIES IN THE NAME OF HALLOWEEN? on Halloween, but what if we had a neighborhood menu for what items you could bring to help others? Now THAT would be some neighborhood. Just a thought, as you plan your end of the month festivities: What if Halloween was the kickoff for collecting now for the thousands of needs of families still displaced? What if you took this on in your own neighborhood? Have a blessed October. BE the blessing. Allison Allison Adams is a mom of four and a Realtor with Lake Homes Realty serving Lake Tuscaloosa. For comments, email aadams@lakehomes.com.
6 OPINION The Land of Oz: Interview with a Fifth-Grader (Mine) By Derek Osborn Full disclosure: I struggled mightily with a topic of conversation for this months’ installment of the award-winning op-ed known as LoO. Okay, maybe not award-winning – but someday? As I contemplated covering something Halloweenish, or about October being my favorite month, or how much I enjoy cooler weather, I looked around the room and realized I had a really interesting topic sitting next to me... A fifth-grader. Considering the fifth grade is the final step before ascending into the murky depths of middle school (and the fact that the fifth grader in this sample already thinks she is 18), I thought it might be interesting to ask her some thought-provoking questions (some admittedly more serious than others). DO: First of all, what are you dressing up as for Halloween? SO: Aurora (from Sleeping Beauty). Mom is Maleficent and my sister is young Maleficent. Oh, and you are the Bird. DO: Oh, wonderful. Currently, what is your favorite song? SO: “American Pie” (Don Mc-
Lean). A friends’ sister was studying music history, and shared the song with me. I fell in love with it. DO: That’s a great answer. I thought it was “JuJu on That Beat.” SO: (Laughs) No Daddy. DO: What do you think is the biggest issue in the world today? SO: Probably the issues with North Korea. But I don’t watch the news much. DO: Gummy worms or Sour Patch Kids? SO: Sour Patch Kids. DO: If you could make one recommendation to the president to make our country a better place, what would it be? SO: Spend more money on education. A lot of our schools need to be renovated, and teachers need to be paid more for doing the job that they do. After all, it is the next generation of workers and entrepreneurs that we’re talking about. That’s kind of important. DO: Speaking of that, what do you want to be when you grow up? SO: I don’t know yet, but I want to be someone who makes a difference in the world. DO: If you could meet anyone in the world, dead or alive, who
October 2017
The Land of Oz is a monthly editorial piece of masterful opinionated writing (insert joke here) regarding life and times in the big town of Tuscaloosa coupled with the musings of a guy nicknamed “Oz.” Derek Osborn is the Executive Director of PRIDE of Tuscaloosa by trade and writer by hobby. He lives in Tuscaloosa with wife Lynn, and their daughters, Savannah and Anica. Photo: Derek Osborn
would it be and why? SO: Probably Susan B. Anthony. I would like to see how life was when she was alive and the difficulties she had while fighting for equal rights. DO: Another great answer. Last one ... if you could change one thing about your parents, what would it be? SO: What are you talking about? I’ve got the best parents in the world!
DO: (Laughs) That’s right. I tweet insignificant things @ ozborn34. Derek Osborn is the Executive Director of PRIDE of Tuscaloosa by trade and writer by hobby. He lives in Tuscaloosa with wife Lynn, and their daughters, Savannah (aka The Fifth-Grader) and Anica.
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5 Shelton State Community College welcomed its new president, Dr. William Bill Ashley, to Tuscaloosa earlier this month. On Oct. 2, the school will host a public event for friends and supporters.
News and Happenings
1 1 Anna Kate & Co. moved into its new location (312 Merchants Walk) in Tuscaloosa in September. The local retailer, which opened in 1992, was previously located in the Northridge Center. (205) 349-2206
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2 Everlasting home goods store is now open
in downtown Northport (412 22nd Avenue). The store specializes in decorative accessories for the home, inspirational goods, original works from local artisans, handmade jewelry, and distinct gifts. (205) 412-4562; everlastinginspiredliving.com 3 Dotson’s Burger Shop is now open in downtown Tuscaloosa (2322 4th Street, in Temerson Square). This locally-owned eatery serves gourmet hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, loaded tots, wings, salads, homemade milkshakes, pies and more. (205) 248-2493; @dotsonsburgerspot on Facebook.
Robin Jenkins of the Chamber with the Raymond James team.
1 1 The Raymond James Tuscaloosa team took first place in the 27th Annual Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa Adopt-A-School golf tournament, held on Sept. 7 at Ol’ Colony Golf Complex. The team won $500 for their adopted school, Faucett-Vestavia Elementary. 2 A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Domino’s Pizza in Alberta City on Sept. 1. The restaurant, expected to open later this year or early next, will be located at the corner of University Blvd. and 26th Avenue East.
4 Whitaker Family and Cosmetic Dentistry (204 McFarland Cir. N., Tuscaloosa) celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting and open house on Sept 14. Led by Dr. Brett Whitaker, Whitaker offers cosmetic porcelain veneers, tooth restoration and replacement, and more. (205) 4623745; smilesbywhitaker.com
3 The Lewis and Faye Manderson Cancer Center at DCH Regional Medical Center has been reaccredited by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative – the world’s leading professional organization representing physicians who care for people with cancer.
5 Anchored Chiropractic is now open in Northport (917 McFarland Boulevard). Anchored offers innovative, neurologically-based chiropractic care. (205) 523-4651; anchoredchiropractic.com
4 The Northport Citizen of the Year Dinner will be held on Oct. 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Five Points Baptist Church in Northport. For over 40 years, the Northport Citizen of the Year Awards program has celebrated outstanding leadership in the city. For more information, call (205) 758-7588.
After 31 years as the executive director of the Tuscaloosa County Industrial Development Authority (TCIDA), Dara Longgrear will retire, effective Nov. 1. Under his leadership, Tuscaloosa County’s economy has transformed as its presence has grown on the national and international stage. During this time, more than $7.5 billion has been invested into the economy and almost 16,000 jobs announced with the successful recruitment
of companies representing eight different countries. After retirement, Longgrear plans to travel and spend more
time with his family and wife, Leah. The TCIDA board of directors will conduct the search for a replacement in the coming months.
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October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: DCH Wants You to Play Pink By Savannah Chilton
Area residents who want to help support the DCH Breast Cancer Fund will have a chance to do so by participating in a trio of upcoming “Play Pink” fundraising events hosted by The DCH Foundation. The ladies’ tennis event, “A Day on the Courts,” will be Tuesday, Oct.10 at Indian Hills Country Club. “Night on the Green”– an evening cocktail event and silent auction – is set for Thursday, Oct. 12 at the Bryant Conference Center, and the “Drive 4 the Cause Golf Classic” is set for Friday, Oct. 13 at Indian Hills Country Club. The DCH Foundation Director of Development Casey Johnson explains that there is still a push needed to raise awareness about Left: Avery Johnson and Sarah Patterson at 2016’s Night on the Green event. Top Right: Sarah Patterson, Brad Eisemann (winbreast cancer, and the Play ner of the 2017 Toyota Camry in the 2016 Golf Classic) and Scott Peeples, GM of Tuscaloosa Toyota. Bottom Right: Players in A Day on the Courts sign a special board with the name of someone they’re playing for in the tournament. Pink events can help. “Most everyone knows Photos: The DCH Foundation someone who has been receive these screenings, and to help live music and a fabulous silent auction. affected by cancer. Most know what those diagnosed with needs associated This year, we are returning to Bryant the pink ribbon means. Even with that with treatment.” Conference Center after several years. knowledge, so many women still are After nine previous years working 12 South Band will be joining us, Coach not getting proper screenings in West with the event, Johnson says her favorAvery Johnson returns as our Honorary Alabama to detect breast cancer,” John- ite event is “A Night on the Green.” Chairman, and we have tons of great son said. “We have the ability to help “’Night on the Green’ is always items to bid on,” said Johnson. uninsured and underinsured women exciting, with a great band providing The final event of the Play Pink
series is the “Drive 4 the Cause Golf Classic,” which offers players prizes from Titleist, Foot Joy, and more. Additionally, someone will win a new 2018 Tuscaloosa Toyota Camry LE. Sponsors stepping up to get involved have proven invaluable, according to Johnson. “Tuscaloosa Toyota and Harrison Construction are our presenting sponsors. We could not do this without them, nor all of our wonderful donors in West Alabama.” The Play Pink three-day fundraising events have also enjoyed solid community support from the outset, thanks in large part to the efforts of former University of Alabama Gymnastics Coach Sarah Patterson. In 2004, Patterson approached The DCH Foundation about helping area women who need assistance getting mammograms and needs surrounding diagnosis and treatment. “Without her vision, these Play Pink events wouldn’t be as successful as they are today,” Johnson said. “We are grateful she remains deeply involved with this cause, and know it is very near and dear to her heart.” For more information, including where to purchase tickets and to register for events, visit dchplaypink.com or call 205-759-7349.
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Tales of Tuscaloosa Tales of Tuscaloosa: Flags (October 10, 1540) By Jim Ezell
Chief Tuscaloosa Flag This artist’s concept of Chief Tuscaloosa’s flag is based upon descriptions in the DeSoto Expedition chronicles and images from Mississippian Stage Indian cultural artifacts. In some representations, it is red and white.
Cross of Burgundy The Cross of Burgundy was the standard of the Spanish Colonial Army and flew over Mobile, St. Stephens (Fort San Esteban), Pensacola, Veracruz, Merida, Cartagena, and numerous other places along the Spanish Main.* A simplified version became the principal design element for the battle flag of Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia and subsequently the state flags of Alabama and Florida.
Flag of New France The flag of New France was white with three golden fleur-de-lys. It flew over much of inland North America from the Gulf of Mexico to what is now Maritime Canada.
A group of Spaniards were led before the great Chief Tascalusa (Tuscaloosa) at an Indian town somewhere in what is now central Alabama. He sat on cushions, while nearby stood an elite warrior “holding a sort of fan of deerskin which kept the sun from him, round and the size of a shield, quartered with black and white, with a cross made in the middle ... It was set on a small and very long staff. This was the device he bore in his wars.” This scene was described by a DeSoto Expedition chronicler known as “A Gentleman of Elvas.” It was Sunday, October 10, 1540. The “device” described by Elvas bore a Native American image that dates back 2000 years or more in archaeological records and has been found on pendants, pottery, and other artifacts throughout much of North America. Some historians and archaeologists speculate that it may represent the sun or a four-part world view. Since it was held aloft and used as a symbol of authority
and leadership in war by Chief Tuscaloosa, it could be considered the first known flag to fly over the land that would become Alabama. During the nearly five centuries that ensued, a number of flags represented empires, colonies, and nations that claimed much of the state and the Tuscaloosa area. These include
use in the early fifteenth century and was used by Spain’s Colonial Army until 1843. It is still used as part of the royal standard of the Spanish Monarchy. After mostly unsuccessful Spanish attempts to colonize the Southeast, the French in 1682 annexed huge swaths of North America, including the Alabama area, into New
During the nearly five centuries that ensued, a number of flags represented empires, colonies, and nations that claimed much of the state and the Tuscaloosa area. These include Spain, France, Great Britain, the Georgia and Carolina Colonies, and finally, the United States. Spain, France, Great Britain, the Georgia and Carolina Colonies, and finally, the United States. DeSoto likely flew the first European flags in central Alabama. One of them may have been the Cross of Burgundy, which represented the gnarled X-shaped cross upon which the Apostle St. Andrew was crucified. It came into
France. Mobile was established, and several inland forts were built, including Fort Tombecbe, about 50 miles from Tuscaloosa. The flag of New France featured fleur-delys (lily flowers), an ancient symbol particularly associated with the French monarchy. The French and Indian Wars were a series of intermittent European
conflicts spanning nearly a century that spilled over into the American colonies. The final war ended with the loss of New France to Great Britain. What is now the Tuscaloosa area became part of British North America; the Royal Union Flag flew over a vast portion of the continent. In some ways, the loss of New France spurred American independence. With vast new territories to settle and little need for the British military, many in the American colonies believed a new nation should be created. The American Revolution ensued, and in 1783, a treaty was signed that separated 13 colonies and led to the creation of the United States. On December 14, 1819, Alabama was admitted to the Union as the 22nd state, one day after the incorporation of the City of Tuscaloosa. A star was added to the field of blue, and an updated flag flew over the little frontier town. Over the course of nearly half a millennium, many flags
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Royal Union Flag The Royal Union Flag (colloquially known as the Union Jack) is a juxtaposition of the Crosses of St. George and St. Andrew. It symbolizes the joining of England and Scotland into the United Kingdom and was used from 1707 until 1801 when the Cross of St. Patrick symbolizing Ireland was added.
22 Star U.S. Flag The 22-star U.S. flag came into use when Alabama joined the Union in December 1819. It was replaced by a 23-star flag when Maine was admitted three months later. The arrangement of stars on early U.S. flags was left to the maker. This artist’s concept is based upon a rare surviving 22-star flag in a private collection.
such as the 4th of July, Memorial Day, and Veterans
On December 14, 1819, Alabama was admitted to the Union as the 22nd state, one day after the incorporation of the City of Tuscaloosa. A star was added to the field of blue, and an updated flag flew over the little frontier town. Tuscaloosa area. Besides those already discussed, there were flags of the Alabama Republic (1861) and the Confederacy (1861-65), plus those of numerous military units from colonial wars to more recent conflicts. The U.S. Flag, and often the Alabama Flag, are prominently displayed in Tuscaloosa and are especially prevalent on holidays
Day. *The Spanish Main was the coastlines of what are now the United States, Mexico, and Central and South America that encircle the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. These areas were part of New Spain, a vast colonial empire that in some areas endured for more than 300 years.
About the Author Local author and historian Jim Ezell is writing a collection of historical stories about the Druid City and surrounding areas, in hopes of publishing a book ahead of Tuscaloosa’s bicentennial celebration in 2019. What began as genealogy search in 1992 quickly turned into a much larger project. As Ezell searched through over a century of newspapers at the University of Alabama’s Hoole Special Collections Library, he became fascinated by other articles from the Druid City.
Tone Up T-Town: Orangetheory Fitness Gets You in the Zone By Sheena Gregg
It’s been called the “best one-hour workout in the country,” and now Orangetheory Fitness is making its mark in Tuscaloosa. Though Orangetheory Fitness has been in T-Town for less than a year, its popularity has spread like wildfire. According to studio coach Danielle Johnson, it’s all in the science of their workouts. “The ‘orange theory’ is to work for 1 hour and burn for 36. OTF is a results-driven workout backed by science,” she said. “We offer full-body workouts that focus on endurance, strength, and power. Members wear a heart rate monitor and can see their results in real-time on TVs throughout the studio.” Studio coaches use the heart rate information on the screen to motivate clients with high intensity group personal training sessions. “These result in more energy, visi-
“AT OTF, WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT ESTABLISHING NURTURING RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR MEMBERS, AS WELL AS OUR COMMUNITY.” – SAMANTHA SHANNON
ble toning, and extra calorie burn for up to 36 hours. We do so by training
Posing for a quick photo with coach Katie Callahan after I survived burpees and the treadmill. Photo: Sheena Gregg
in all five heart rate zones, specifically zones 3, 4, 5, which are above 72, 84, and 92 percent of max heart rate, respectively,” said Johnson. Aside from watching heart rate and calorie progress during workouts, Orangetheory Fitness believes members keep coming back due to the level of community thats built within its gym. “At OTF, we are passionate about establishing nurturing relationships with our members, as well as our community. We actively engage with our members from the start of their fitness journey with us, in effort to build our community foundation and assist with meeting fitness goals and
creating new ones,” said Studio Manager Samantha Shannon. “Our staff is motivated by our members’ success
“I LIKE TO USE THE TERM ‘FIT FAMILY,’ BECAUSE ONCE YOURE A MEMBER AT OUR STUDIO, WE BECOME MORE THAN JUST A PLACE YOU GO TO WORK OUT ... WE BECOME AN ADDITION TO YOUR LIFE.” – SAMANTHA SHANNON
and encouraged to think of new ways to exceed expectations.” Shannon says Orangetheory is
about more than just a regular exercise routine. “I like to use the term ‘Fit Family,’ because once youre a member at our studio, we become more than just a place you go to work out ... we become an addition to your life.” Giving OTF a whirl my first time, I hesitantly put on my best pair of running shoes and strapped on the studio’s heart rate monitor. I was relieved to see modifications on the treadmill for power walkers, joggers, and runners, also noticing the diversity in age and fitness levels in the room with me. The one-hour workout went by fast as we rotated between the treadmills, rowers, and the weight room. As I finished out the workout with a stretching session led by my coach, Katie, I was blown away when I noticed I’d burned over 500 calories in my workout. With a free trial class for everyone, OTF is likely to become the most accomplished one-hour part of your day. With its unique daily workouts and awesome staff, it’s clear that OTF will have a home in Tuscaloosa for a very long time. Orangetheory Fitness is located in the Shoppes at Legacy Park, next to Cherry Blow Dry Bar. For more information, visit tuscaloosa.orangetheoryfitness.com.
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October 2017
How to Spend Halloween in Tuscaloosa This Year
By Savannah Chilton
Fall in Tuscaloosa is remarkable sight. And in addition to the plethora of pumpkin spice lattes, and the stunning autumn colors beginning to burst from the trees, there are also some great Halloween destinations you don’t want to miss this month. Whether you’re into the spooky frights – like a tour of Tuscaloosa’s most haunted places – or you just want to enjoy a crisp fall day picking pumpkins, these are some of the best places for families to enjoy fall fun in the area.
Tuscaloosa Barnyard (11453 Turner Bridge Road; 205-248-0773)
At the Tuscaloosa Barnyard, $15 gets you full access. Here, you can find pumpkins of all sizes and shapes, from tiny to ginormous, and from bumpy to funky. Owner Kami Combs says the Barnyard is a fun place for kids of all ages. “Not only can you pick a pumpkin, but you can literally get up close and personal with farm animals,” said Combs. Combs adds that a favorite activity for visitors is bottle feeding a pig – but the Barnyard offers much more. Horse and pony rides are available, along with boat rides and hayrides. Visitors can feed the animals, hold the chicks, pet the bunnies, play with the baby goats, play in the corn crib, and more.
University of Alabama Sorority Row Trick or Treat (Magnolia Drive, U of A campus)
Each year, the young women from the University of Alabama’s Greek houses dress up in Halloween costumes and give candy to local children. This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 6 p.m. until all the houses are out of candy. Emma Farrow, the director of community development and outreach for
Top: Members of the UA Panhellenic Association (including Emma Farrow, pictured in a hat and taco costume) wait for community members to arrive for the annual UA Sorority Row trick or treating event. Right: A young boy pets one of the many animals on the grounds of The Tuscaloosa Barnyard. Photos courtesy of UA Panhellenic Association & The Tuscaloosa Barnyard.
the Alabama Panhellenic Association, says the annual trick-or-treating event is a great way to reach out to the community at large. “Trick or Treat on Sorority Row is open to all Tuscaloosa residents, UA Staff, and their families. We encourage the entire community to bring their children and attend. We feel it is a great way to create a stronger sense of unity among both the local community and students,” Farrow said. “Overall, the purpose of the event is to give community members a time to visit campus and celebrate Halloween in an environment that is fun and safe for everyone involved.”
Haunted Tuscaloosa Tours
Last year’s Haunted Tuscaloosa Tours event was so popular, organizers extended the run this year. Haunted Tuscaloosa began in September, and runs through early November – with tours offered on Friday evenings. This spooky night begins when you depart from The Drish House on a 35-seat vintage trolley bus to visit
16 haunted locations, including The Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion, The Old Tavern, The Battle Friedman House, and several locations on the University of Alabama campus. This year, a child-friendly “Hardly Haunted” special event is planned for Oct. 29. For tour dates, times, and tickets, visit hauntedtuscaloosatours.com.
Left: A brave crew heads out for a Haunted Tuscaloosa Tour on board a special Haunted Trolley, courtesy of Crown Limousine. Top: The Haunted Tuscaloosa tour runs through early-November, offering residents a chance to visit some of the area’s spookiest locales. Photos: Haunted Tuscaloosa Tours
October 2017
SCHOOLS 15 Kayla Boone-Davis, Flatwoods Elementary School services, helping kids overcome negative situations and being a positive influence in children’s lives. She has
By Faith Henley
Kayla Boone-Davis may not have been teaching as long as most of her co-workers, but there is no doubt she has already made her mark. This will be her third year teaching first grade at Flatwoods Elementary School. Boone-Davis, who was born and raised in Tuscaloosa, attended Flatwoods Elementary herself. More recently, she is a graduate of The University of Alabama, where she earned her bachelor’s degree,
“I STRIVE TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO ALWAYS DO THEIR BEST, RESPECT THEMSELVES AND ONE ANOTHER.” and The University of West Alabama, where she earned her master’s degree in Library Media. Passion for her students’ well-being and ability to learn in a positive environment drives Boone-Davis to become a better teacher. Her secret to success is always being willing to learn – either from the experienced teachers around her, or from her students. Boone-Davis says if she wasn’t a teacher, she would want to work in social
“[TEACHERS] ARE OFTEN PREPARING AND SPENDING OUR WEEKENDS WORKING ON LESSON PLANS FOR THE NEXT WEEK.” the same goal when it comes to her work in the classroom.“There are often times that I may be the only caring or smiling face my student will see,” Boone-Davis said. “I strive to encourage them to always do their best, respect themselves and one another.” One way Boone-Davis creates a positive learning environment is through hands-on lesson plans. She likes to incorporate music, or take advantage of the school’s outdoor classroom on fair weather days. When asked about one thing she wish people knew about teaching, Boone-Davis said the weight of worrying about her students and planning for the school day is more than just a day job.“[Teachers] are often preparing and spending our weekends working on lesson plans for the next week,” Boone-Davis said. “We spend countless hours off the clock and in the summer working in our classrooms to prepare the best for our children.” Though the job may seem difficult, the possibility of making a difference in her students’ lives keeps
Photo courtesy of Kayla Boone-Davis
“I FEEL HONORED THAT THEY THINK OF ME IN THE MOMENTS WHEN THEY ARE FEELING PROUD OF THEMSELVES.”
her going. Boone-Davis says she feels most accomplished when her students return to visit her and to share with her their success. “I feel honored that they think of me in the moments when they are feeling proud of themselves.”
Podcasts 101 “S-Town” Fuels Interest in Podcasting By Hanson Watkins “S-Town” has raised many questions in Tuscaloosa, but the one perhaps heard most often is, “What is a ‘podcast’ and why are people all over the world talking about Bibb County in one?” Podcasts are the new millennium version of a radio show – with a touch of audio book flavor. Podcasts do for radio shows what streaming has done for TV shows, offering more niche topics and longer story lines. Topics range from sports to serialized stories to self-health to science to comedy – and everything in-between. Podcasts can be listened to via your smartphone, computer, or any other internet-connected device. For step-by-step instructions on how to find and access podcasts, visit druidcityliving.com.
Bibb County is the setting for ‘S-Town’ - a podcast which has been downloaded over 40 million times.
“S-Town” “S-Town” is a story of an eccentric man who reaches out to a New York journalist alleging corruption and a covered-up murder in the Bibb County town of Woodstock. It is a classic piece of Southern Gothic storytelling. There may be people you know mentioned in the podcast. The name is pejorative, the characters colorful, and the scrutiny of the town a bit unkind, so there is a touch of resentment in Woodstock about it. However, the production is well done, and the story is gripping. To find out more, listen to the podcast.
Splash Party Friday
A spooky serial, and one of the top podcasts of the last fewyears. Its perfect for the Halloween season.
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Podcasts To Try Welcome to Night Vale
Bestselling author Rubin does 20-minute segments (good for a listen while running errands) with her sister, where they discuss tips on how to be happier.
Nerdist
Popular with young men; topics range from film and comics to science. Also, check out iTunes’ “Top 10 Podcasts” and “New and Noteworthy Podcasts” lists on the iTunes app or website. Find new favorites!
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MEET MARY PROCTOR, FOLK ARTIST OF THE YEAR
By Hanson Watkins
Getting to know the artists is one of the charms of the Kentuck Festival of the Arts. Well, that and sitting under the pine trees, listening to music, surrounded by beautiful art while enjoying great food. For the artists, it is not only a chance to meet with collectors and share their art, but also a time to enjoy spending time with old friends and basking in the special charisma of the annual art festival. One of the few events in the art world that focuses on untrained artists, Kentuck has attracted collectors from all over the U.S. – and even Europe. The artists here are not simply untrained artists, but natural artists, whose talent is recognized by the art world. Add in the demonstrations, the music, the lovely setting, the community, and the food ... and it makes for a world class art experience – one that is not to be missed. The 46th Annual Kentuck Festival of the Arts will be held at Kentuck Park in Northport on Oct. 21-22. For more information on everything Kentuck, including demonstrations and childrens activities, visit Kentuck.org.
“We are the visionaries and the missionaries. We show people the way. People got some beautiful stuff to look at other than just looking at the TV”
Mary Proctor came to art through tragedy. After she lost her grandmother and mother in a house fire, she felt called by God to express herself through folk art. Using found materials, doors, wood, and paint, Missionary Mary glorifies God,
expresses her hope, and challenges those who view it to connect to their own creation. Her work hangs in the Smithsonian and the Met. She has had commissions from big companies like Coca-Cola. Like many artists, Proctor has
struggled to make a living with her art, even with all the acclaim that she has had in the art world. Her home recently developed a mold problem, and she has had to move.
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MEET MIZ THANG
“People come up to me that see me and say, ‘So glad to see you again this year.’ Not just volunteers or artists, but also people in the community.”
Georgia-based “Miz Thang” is a Kentuck regular. She has been to every show since the late-1980s, and only missed one (because her mother was sick). Her art is woman-centric. She has dabbled in other themes, like circus freaks, but her work always circles back to strong women. She is what some would call “a hoot.” Kentuck is one of Miz Thang’s all-time favorite
shows. “One year, my birthday fell on the Thursday before the show. When I came, the volunteers brought me cupcakes and cookies. I have been going so long, it is like a homecoming.”
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MEET STEVE DAVIS
“The trees and the colors and the smells create an ambiance that is unsurpassed. Plus, the variety of artists – the contemporary artists, the fine artists, the folk artists, and the demonstrators ... it is one of the best shows I have ever seen.” In the photo, he is working on the custom lobby sign commissioned by Hotel Indigo in Tuscaloosa.
Steve Davis has been with Kentuck for almost 30 years. His metal working studio is at Kentuck, where visitors can watch him create. When we spoke to Steve, he spent most of his time detailing all the work that is done by so many people to make this show happen. He discussed everything from improved drainage to the Art in Schools program. Davis has passion and respect
for the art – and for the festival itself. Davis is one of the demonstrators with the Alabama Forge Council – one of 20 different demonstrations happening during this year’s Kentuck Festival of the Arts. For more information on the artists, including expanded interviews, visit druidcityliving.com. Photos by Kentuck Art Center.
October 2017 20 FOOD Fall into Fall with Crock Pot Beef Stew and Street Corn Dip
October Recipes By Amy Poore
SKILLET STREET CORN 2 tablespoons real butter (salted) 3 cans yellow corn, drained 1/2 tablespoon diced jalapeños (from a jar) 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 3-4 tablespoons cotija cheese 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Juice of 1 lime
Fall is officially here, though in Alabama, we don’t usually experience the “traditional” crisp autumn evenings. Still, this time of year, I always crave hearty fare – and this Crock Pot beef stew is perfect. It’s also a huge time saver, since I’m sure we’re all constantly on the go this time of year. And, if you’ve got a crew
Heat butter in a black iron skillet on med-high heat. Add in corn, garlic, and jalapeño, and cook for 8-10 mins or until a little charred. Stir occasionally. Remove skillet from heat, and mix in remaining ingredients, reserving a little cilantro and cheese for garnish. Stir until combined well. Top with reserved cheese and cilantro. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
over watching the football game, this street corn dip is a huge crowd pleaser. Enjoy everything that October offers, and, as always bon appétit! Amy Poore is a Tuscaloosa mom, wife, and foodie. To see more of Amy’s delicious recipes, visit her blog, Poore Amy, at pooreamy.com.
CROCK POT BEEF STEW
2 packages of dry onion soup 1/2 teaspoon paprika 2 lbs. stew meat 2-3 large baking potatoes, peeled and chopped into cubes 8 oz. thinly sliced carrots 1 medium sweet onion, chopped 1 can cream of celery soup 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 8-oz. can tomato sauce 1 tablespoon garlic salt 1/2 tablespoon pepper Fresh parsley, roughly chopped
Place stew meat in crock pot. Mix onion soup and paprika together and sprinkle over meat. Stir to coat. Place potatoes on top of meat, season with garlic salt and pepper. Layer with onions and carrots. In a medium bowl, mix together cream of celery and mushroom soups and tomato sauce. Pour over vegetables. Cook for 8 hours on low. Stir to combine, and serve sprinkled with fresh parsley.
FOOD 21 Taste of Tuscaloosa: Dotson’s Burger Spot Hits the Spot
October 2017
By Sheena Gregg Burgers, fries, and (boozy) milkshakes, oh my! That’s what Dotson’s Burger Spot has brought to the table in Temerson Square. Dotson’s has hit the ground running since opening in August, providing an assortment of high-end burgers, appetizers, and desserts that make you want to scream “yum.” For Tuscaloosa folk, the family behind Dotson’s Burger Spot is a familiar one. As owners of both Southern Ale House and Dotson’s, Justin Holt and his father, Cal
“BY THE END OF MY MEAL, I SHOULD HAVE CONFIRMED TO THE NEIGHBOR BESIDE ME THAT I WAS INDEED PREGNANT - WITH A FOOD BABY.” – SHEENA GREGG Holt, are no strangers to running a successful restaurant business locally. And keeping it in the family even further, the
homemade pies are Justin’s great grandmother’s recipes – her partnership with Clara Dotson in Franklin, Tennessee, provides the restaurant’s namesake (Dotson’s in Franklin was an institution for decades). Hearing the raves from co-workers about the generously-sized appetizers and flavorful burgers, I knew I had to make my way over to Dotson’s Burger Spot to try everything out. Walking into Dotson’s, I was struck by the red booths and nostalgic feel of the space, once home to The Cajun Kitchen. Hopping up to the bar area as a single diner, I immediately noticed the assortment of gourmet burgers on the menu. Wagyu, ground chuck with pork belly, and a chorizo blend made my mouth water. I finally landed on the ’53 Chevy burger, featuring a wagyu patty with bleu cheese, red onion, pickle, and mustard on a garlic herb bun. Knowing this was a “go big or go home” dining moment, I went all out with the loaded waffle fries topped with cheese sauce, chopped bacon, sour cream, and shredded cheddar. As my order arrived, complete with my burger and a massive tray of loaded waffle fries, I knew I was in deep when a diner beside me casually asked if I was pregnant. Sure, I probably ordered way too much food for one person – but hey, I’m reviewing! By the end of my Top Left: Dotson’s chocolate meringue pie is one of four desserts utilizing Holt family recipes. Top Right: The ‘53 Chevy meal, I should have confirmed to burger features a wagyu burger patty with bleu cheese, red onion, pickle, and mustard on a garlic herb bun. Bottom the neighbor beside me that I was Left: The loaded waffle fries are one of the most popular appetizers on the menu at Dotson’s. Bottom Right: (From left indeed pregnant – with a food to right): Owner Justin Holt with Dotson’s employees Brett Garner, Charles Lakin, Quintin Prothro, and Nick Newton. baby! Photos: The group photo is from Dotson’s Burger Spot; all others from Sheena Gregg Overall, there’s no doubt that Dotson’s Burger Spot has set the loosa. For more information, including the and local “Filipino Foodie.” Follow her stage for a long-term stay in Temerson Square. Homemade pies, signature restaurant’s hours, visit @dotsonsburger- adventures at afilipinofoodie.com. cocktails, and adult milkshakes add to the spot on Facebook. Sheena Gregg is a registered dietitian growing food scene in downtown Tusca-
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October Calendar of Events DCL Saves the Date
UCP West Alabama 12th Annual Halloween State Fair: Oct. 3-8, Spooktacular and Monster Munny Sokol Park. This Mash Ball: Oct. 19, 5:30annual event is sure to be 7:30 p.m. Children’s Handsfun for the entire family. On Museum of Tuscaloosa Games, prizes, carnival (C.H.O.M.), downtown Tusrides, and food – there’s caloosa. Your costume and something for everyone. a food bank item are your Open week nights at 5 p.m. admission. Tickets available and weekends at 1 p.m. For to play carnival games for more information, visit @ prizes. All ages with adult. westalstatefair on FaceFor more information, visit book. chomonline.org. UA Theatre and Dance 46th Annual Kentuck Presents The Caucasian Festival of the Arts: Oct. Chalk Circle: Oct. 3-8, 21-22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. KenMarian Gallaway Theatre at tuck Park, Northport. HunRowand-Johnson Hall, Unidreds of artists will exhibit versity of Alabama campus. works, along with demonTickets: $20 (adults), $17 strations, music, food, and (faculty/staff), $14 (stumore. Single day tickets: dents). For tickets, show $10; weekend passes: $15. times, and more informaTickets can be purchased The Tuscaloosa Children’s Theatre will present “Aladdin, Jr.” this month at the Bama Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa. The cast is tion, visit theatre.ua.edu. online, at the Kentuck Galhard at work rehearsing for the show – a musical based on the classic Disney story “Aladdin.” Show times are Oct. 6 at 7 p.m., Oct. Moundville Native lery Shop, or at the gate. For 7 at 2 and 7 p.m. and Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 (premium), $15 (adult) and $10 (seniors and students). For more information, visit tuscaloosachildrenstheatre.net. American Festival: Oct. additional information, visit Photo: Ashley Maughan 4-7, Moundville Archaeologkentuck.org. ical Park. Performers, artists, The Great Pumpkin ParWillie Nelson and Family with Jamey Johncraftspeople, and tradition bearers are on hand to ty: Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Children’s Hands-On son: Oct. 11, 7 p.m. Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. educate festival-goers about the rich culture and For more information, visit Ticketmaster.com, call Museum of Tuscaloosa (C.H.O.M.), downtown heritage that makes Southeastern Indians unique. Tuscaloosa. Help carve CHOM’s official jack-o’the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater Box Office at (205) Includes living historians, arts and crafts arbors lantern, paint your own mini-pumpkin, and more. 248-5280 or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000. and a children’s area. For more information, visit For more information, visit chomonline.org. DCH Foundation Play Pink - Night on the Moundville.ua.edu. Kings of Leon with Dawes: Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. Green: Oct. 12, 6:00 p.m. Bryant Conference Kentuck Art Night: Oct. 5, 5 to 9 p.m. Down- Center. For tickets, call (205) 759-7349 or visit Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. For more information, town Northport. This event is free to the public. visit Ticketmaster.com, call the Tuscaloosa Amdchplaypink.com For more information, visit kentuck.org/art-night. phitheater Box Office at (205) 248-5280 or charge Junior League of Tuscaloosa’s Dinner at Sawyerville Day Camp 5K: Oct. 7, 8-11 a.m. by phone at (800) 745-3000. Your Door: Oct. 12. Enjoy a taco night for four St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Greensboro. This 5th Annual White Cane Day: Oct. 28, 9 a.m.for just $45. For more information, visit jltuscaloTuscaloosa Track Club certified, Grand Prix event osa.org 2 p.m. Tuscaloosa River Market and Government raises funds for the Sawyerville Day Camp. For Plaza, Tuscaloosa. This event, presented by the DCH Foundation Play Pink – Drive 4 the more information, visit sawyervilledaycamp.org. Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services Cause Golf Classic: Oct. 13, Indian Hills CounAmerican Cancer Society’s Making Strides along with Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind, try Club. To register, call (205) 759-7349 or visit Against Breast Cancer Tuscaloosa Walk: Oct. celebrates the passing of the white cane safety dchplaypink.com. 7, 8:30 a.m. (registration 7 a.m.), Government laws and a general celebration of the indepenGoblin Gala at CHOM: Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-4 Plaza, downtown Tuscaloosa. This event raises dence of those who are visually impaired or blind. p.m. Children’s Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloofunds for groundbreaking breast cancer research, For more information, visit aidb.org. sa (C.H.O.M.), downtown Tuscaloosa. For more life-saving education, and critical patient services. information, visit chomonline.org. Tuscaloosa Barnyard Pumpkin Patch: FriFor more information, visit makingstrideswalk. days-Sundays October, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Turner Tuscaloosa Comedy Cafe: Oct. 17, 6:30-8:30 org/tuscaloosaal or email TuscaloosaALStrides@ p.m. Bryant Conference Center, Tuscaloosa. Bridge Rd, Tuscaloosa. Includes pumpkins, haycancer.org. rides, a petting zoo, a jumping pillow, and more. This evening of fun features the humor of Daren Calico Street Troupe Performance: Oct. 7 $15 per person. For more information, call (205) Streblow and the teenagers of Tuscaloosa Youth and 21, 10:30 a.m.-Noon, Northport Civic Center. for Christ. All proceeds benefit the work of YFC 248-0773, (205) 454-8841 or visit tuscaloosabarnBring the whole family to this free, interactive, yard.com. in the community. Tickets: $50. For reservations, professional stage play for kids which features Tuscaloosa Farmer’s Market: Saturdays, 7 call (205) 752-3361 or visit ttowncomedycafe.org. costumed actors, dancers, special lighting, and a.m.-noon. Tuscaloosa River Market, 1900 Jack Tuscaloosa County Civic Hall of Fame Inmusic – all on a 36-foot stage. Performances Warner Blvd, Tuscaloosa. Shop for fresh produce, duction Ceremony: Oct. 19, 4 p.m. The Alberta teach right choices and good character. For more grass fed beef, baked goods, cheeses, and more. School of Performing Arts, Tuscaloosa. Citizens information, visit calicostreet.com. Buy fresh, buy local. For more information, visit who have contributed to the betterment of the DCH Foundation Play Pink –A Day on the tuscaloosarivermarket.com or call (205) 248Tuscaloosa County community will be inducted. Courts: Oct. 10, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Indian Hills Coun- For more information, email carolyn@tuscaloosa- 5295. try Club. For more information about this womHomegrown Alabama Farmer’s Market: chamber.com. en’s doubles tennis mixer, call (205) 759-7349 or Thursdays, 3-6 p.m. 812 5th Avenue, Tuscaloosa. Monster Makeover VII Art Auction, Festivisit dchplaypink.com. This University of Alabama student-run farmer’s val & Trunk or Treat: Oct. 19, 5-7:30 p.m. The UA Theatre and Dance Presents Alabama Historic Drish House, Tuscaloosa. More than 100 market features vendors from all over the state, Repertory Dance Theatre: Oct. 10-12, Morgan along with live music from local musicians. professional artists recreate kids’ monster drawAuditorium, University of Alabama campus. homegrownalabama.ua.edu; (205) 210-9621 ings from Arcadia Elementary School. ProfesThe Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre returns Northport Farmer’s Market: Saturdays, 6 sional art is auctioned, with proceeds donated to to the stage featuring all-new choreography by a.m. to noon, 4150 5th Street, Northport. For support art programs in schools. UA’s award-winning dance faculty. Tickets: $20 more information, visit npfarmersmarket.com. (adults), $17 (faculty/staff), $14 (students). For tickets, show times, and more information, visit theatre.ua.edu. Events you want to see here?
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