Family Calendar

Saturday January 2

Birdies For Blues Golf Tournament 11:00 AM Dothan National Golf Club, 7410 US-231 S Dothan, AL, 36301 Teams may register by calling Justin at 334-655-6265 or in person at registration. Proceeds from this tournament will go to Southeast Alabama Baseball Umpires Association to help recruit new umpires. 334-655-6265

Saturday January 7

First Saturday Family Day (Free) 10:30 AM Wiregrass Museum of Art, 126 Museum Avenue Dothan, AL, 36303 Saturdays are the perfect day for children and families to create and explore art together! First Saturday Family Day, one of WMA’s longest-running educational

programs, offers free art activities on the first Satur-

day of every month 334-794-3871 www.wiregrassmuseum.org

Let’s Party Tour Dothan Opera House, 115 N St Andrews St Dothan, AL, 36303 Andrew Conn, Let’s Party Tour w/ 26 yr. Veteran Robin Phoenix, Seinfeld Comedy winner Ashley Gutermuth & musician Avery Roberson. Come enjoy this night of comedy at the Dothan Opera House. www.dothanciviccenter.org

Tuesday January 10

Let’s Talk Travel: Travel Tips from The Maven Explorer & Company 5:30 PM DHCLS Main Library, 445 N Oates St. Dothan, AL, 36303 Are you planning a grand adventure to another country or just a small vacation? Before you start booking tickets join us for an informative program by The Maven Explorer and Company Travel Agency. We will have a travel agent giving us tips on best times to book and travel, how to travel safely, packing tips and how to get the most out of your travel budget. She will be available to answer any questions and help with travel plans. 334-793-9767 https://dhcls.org/

Wednesday January 11

Crafternoon Tea 4:00 PM DHCLS - Westgate Branch, 535 Recreation Rd. Dothan, AL, 36303 We will have afternoon tea and provide all the items and instructions needed for each craft. Please note that registration is not re-

quired! It is first come first served, while supplies last.

334-699-2950 https://dhcls.org/

Friday January 13

Winter Banquet 6:30 PM St. Luke UMC, 201 Heath Enterprise, AL, 36330 Enterprise Music Club Winter Banquet. Tickets available at Hoobler Music. Join us for an evening of music supporters and musicians in the area.

Doug Stone Concert 7:00 PM Dothan Opera House, 115 N St Andrews St Dothan, AL, 36303 Doug Stone concert. www.dothanciviccenter.org

Saturday January 14

For tickets click here http://cca.dothan.com/MemLogin.aspx or contact mmorgan@dothan.com.

Thursday January 19

Art After Hours (Free for members and $5 for not-yet members) 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM, Wiregrass Museum of Art, 126 Museum Avenue Dothan, AL, 36303 Come wander the galleries, have a drink at the cash bar, and take in the art on view. 334-794-3871 www.wiregrassmuseum.org

Art of the Table Fundraiser Cultural Arts Center, 909 S St Andrews St Dothan, AL, 36303 The Cultural Arts Center presents their inaugu-

ral tablescaping fundraiser. A First Look will be offered

on Thursday evening for those wishing to be the

first to view the designs and vote on a winner. The

First Look will feature hors d’oeuvres and a signature cocktail along with entertainment. https://www.theculturalartscenter.org/art-of-the-tabletablescaping-event

Friday January 20

Art of the Table Fundraiser 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Cultural Arts Center, 909 S St Andrews St Dothan, AL, 36303 The Cultural Arts Center presents their inaugural tablescaping fundraiser. Friday the Showcase will be open to the general public from 2:00 to 6:00 pm for viewing, voting, and bidding. https://www.theculturalartscenter.org/art-of-the-tabletablescaping-event

Saturday January 21

Ultimate Werewolf Meetup 12:00 PM DHCLS - Westgate Branch, 535 Recreation Rd. Dothan, AL, 36303 Ultimate Werewolf can be played with 5 to 75 players of all ages. Each player has an agenda: as a villager, hunt down the werewolves; as a werewolf, convince the other villagers that you are innocent, while secretly attacking those same villagers each night. In addition to the roles of villager and werewolf, various special roles can be included, to help each team achieve their goals. 334-699-2950 https://dhcls.org/

Tuesday January 24

Harvest for Humanity - Spring Into Action 5:30 PM DHCLS Main Library, 445 N Oates St. Dothan, AL, 36303 Join us and Lashando Wingard of Harvest For Humanity as we learn how simple container gardening can be! We will discuss preparing the soil, planting seeds, using your kitchen waste, canning, and much more. 334-793-9767 https://dhcls.org/

Thursday January 26

Trivia Night: Around the World in 80 Minutes 6:00 PM DHCLS - Westgate Branch, 535 Recreation Rd. Dothan, AL, 36303 The maximum number of members per team is four. Participants need to be 12 years and older. We will have light refreshments and great prizes for the winners! Registration is required! 334-699-2950 https://dhcls.org/

Friday January 27

2023 Pike Piddlers Storytelling Festival We Piddle Around Theater, N Main St Brundidge, AL, 36010 The Friday night performance is $25 at the We Piddle Around Theater and includes dinner. 334-685-5524 http://piddle.org/

Saturday January 28

Yesterday Productions presents the smash hit show, YESTERDAY 7:00 PM Dothan Opera House, 115 N St Andrews St Dothan, AL, 36303 Yesterday Productions presents the smash hit show, YESTERDAY, the Las Vegas Beatles Tribute on Saturday, January 21st, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Dothan Opera House. This is the only Beatles Tribute show endorsed by Sir Paul McCartney. www.dothanciviccenter.org

2023 Pike Piddlers Storytelling Festival Trojan Center Theater, 1 College Dr. Troy, AL, 36082 We will be joined by Donald Davis, Tim Lowry, Bil Lepp and Barbara McBrideSmith. There are 3 performances on Saturday.

334-685-5524 http://piddle.org/

Thursday February 2

Upscale Resale Spring 2023 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, 3108 Ross Clark Cir Dothan, AL, 36303 Come shop through thousands of NEW & Used childrens boutique clothing, toys and accessories! http://www.upscaleresaleforkids.com/

Let’s Talk Travel: Travel Tips from The Maven Explorer & Company 5:30 PM DHCLS Main Library, 445 N Oates St. Dothan, AL, 36303 Are you planning a grand adventure to another country or just a small vacation? Before you start booking tickets join us for an informative program by The Maven Explorer and Company Travel Agency. We will have a travel agent giving us tips on best times to book and travel, how to travel safely, packing tips and how to get the most out of your travel budget. She will be available to answer any questions and help with travel plans. 334-793-9767 https://dhcls.org/

Friday February 3

Upscale Resale Spring 2023 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 3108 Ross Clark Cir Dothan, AL, 36303 Come shop through thousands of NEW & Used childrens boutique clothing, toys and accessories! http://www.upscaleresaleforkids.com/

Saturday February 4

Upscale Resale Spring 2023 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 3108 Ross Clark Cir Dothan, AL, 36303 Come shop through thousands of NEW & Used childrens boutique clothing, toys and accessories! http://www.upscaleresaleforkids.com/

First Saturday Family Day (Free) 10:30 AM Wiregrass Museum of Art, 126 Museum Avenue Dothan, AL, 36303 Saturdays are the perfect day for children and families to create and explore art together! First Saturday Family Day, one of WMA’s

longest-running educational programs, offers free art activities on the first Saturday of every month

334-794-3871 www.wiregrassmuseum.org

Every day through February 17

Winter Reading Program Any DHCLS location, Dothan, AL Stop by any Dothan Houston County Library branch to sign up for the Winter Reading Program and receive your Passport to the Library. Similar to our Summer Reading Program that we all know and love, the Winter Reading Program

will be another chance to read books and win prizes. This year, earn stamps in your passport as you travel through books and activities https://dhcls.org/

Every Monday

Teen Recharge 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM, DHCLS Main Library, 445 N Oates St. Dothan, AL, 36303 A place for tweens and teens (12-18) to hang out, mess around and geek out with others their age. S.T.E.A.M.-based activities such as robotics, 3D pens, crafts, computer coding, art, video games, etc. will be available to all at no charge. 334-793-9767 knorth@dhcls.org https://dhcls.org/

Every Tuesday

Story & Craft Time 10:30 AM DHCLS Main Library, 445 N Oates St. Dothan, AL, 36303 Story & Craft Time, registration required, crafts are designed for children ages 2-6. 334-793-9767 knorth@dhcls.org https://dhcls.org/

Storytime - Enterprise Library Enterprise Public Library, 101 E. Grubbs St. Enterprise, AL, 36330 Story Time at 10:00pm and 1:00pm. Story Time for ages 0-5 years. 334-347-2636 www.enterpriselibrary.org

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

Enterprise Farmers Market 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 525 N. Main Street Enterprise, AL, 36330 The Enterprise Farmers Market is a covered, open-air facility where local farmers can sell fresh fruits and vegetables directly to the consumer. The market is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 7 to 11 a.m. 334-348-2668 https://www.facebook.com/enterprisealfarmersmarket

Every Wednesday

Story & Craft Time 10:30 AM DHCLS - Westgate Branch, 535 Recreation Rd. Dothan, AL, 36303 Story & Craft Time, registration required, crafts are designed for children ages 2-6. 334-699-2950 knorth@dhcls.org https://dhcls.org/

Artist Escape 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 144 E. Broad Street Ozark, AL, 36360 Stop by Rudd Art Center and bring your art to work on. Join us any Wednesday from 11:00 - 3:00 334-445-6526

Every third Wednesday

Master Gardener Lunch and Learn 12:00 PM DHCLS Main Library, 445 N Oates St. Dothan, AL, 36303 334-793-9767 https://dhcls.org/

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Planetarium Shows ($3 per person and free for park members) 430 Landmark Dr. Dothan, AL, 36303 Full dome movies will take place on Fridays at 3:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.; Sundays at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.; and Mondays at 3:30 p.m. https://www.landmarkparkdothan.com/digitariumplanetarium/

Every Saturday

Story & Craft Time 10:30 AM DHCLS - Ashford Branch, 305 6th Ave. Dothan, AL, 36312 Story & Craft Time, registration required, crafts are designed for children ages 2-6. 334-899-3121 knorth@dhcls.org https://dhcls.org/

http://www.odcpl.com/ Pokémon League 1:00 PM Ozark Dale County Library, Inc, 296 N Union Ave Ozark, AL, 36360 Pokémon League: 1pm - 4pm in the Young Adult area 334-774-5480

Teens’ Art Club 1:00 PM Ozark Dale County Library, Inc, 296 N Union Ave Ozark, AL, 36360 334-774-5480 http://www.odcpl.com/

Kids’ Art Club 1:00 PM Ozark Dale County Library, Inc, 296 N Union Ave Ozark, AL, 36360 Kids’ Art Club: 1pm - 4pm in the Children’s Library 334-774-5480 http://www.odcpl.com/

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Cindy Spivey

WP: Tell us a little about you. Family, careers, hobbies, fun facts! Go all out!

CS: I am from Georgia but moved to Alabama as a young child with my mom and sister after losing my father to cancer. I graduated from Wallace College with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing. I worked as an RN for Flowers Hospital for five years before starting a family. My husband Nathan and I met at Flowers Hospital while caring for a patient together; it was a real Grey’s Anatomy situation. He is an Anesthesiologist with Dothan Anesthesiology Associates. We were married a little after a year of dating and quickly started a family, having our twin daughters Harper and Hayden (8) just ten months later. We welcomed our third daughter, Nellie (3), five years after the twins, thus completing our family of five.

WP: As a stay-at-home mom, what are some things you find challenging? What about extra rewarding things?

CS: As a stay-at-home mom, it is challenging to find time for myself. Everything I do is either for my family or tending to our home. As a result, I rarely have adult conversations. However, I have the privilege of being present for my childrens’ activities and volunteering my time with class parties and their dance endeavors. If my children let me, I will be present for every event possible.

WP: You mentioned you are a ‘Dance Mom’ and that the twins have been dancing for the last six years with Dothan School of Dance. Why did you decide to enroll them so young, and what do you think has been their most significant takeaway from the program?

CS: I chose to put Harper and Hayden in dance because it teaches children how to express themselves and follow instructions at a very young age. It helps them gain confidence and face their fears through performing on stage. I plan to enroll my youngest in the fall for her first year. CS: Being a mom to girls is a dream come true. Some days I feel like a kid playing dress up with my dolls all over again. I love that my girls will grow up with sisters to be there for them through all life’s challenges. I grew up with one sister who means the world to me, and I am so thankful that my girls will have that support system in each other.

WP: Creativity should be cultivated. How do you do this with your children?

CS: I encourage my children to find things to do besides TV and iPad time. Too often, they are overwhelmed by everything in their day-to-day lives, so I remind them to slow down and sit outside for a bit. Once, they spent an hour making a salad for ants out of blades of grass and random items found in nature.

WP: You shared that you are enrolled at Troy to obtain your Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and desire to pursue becoming a Nurse Practitioner. As a mom pursuing a degree, how do you balance it all? Also, what tips would you have for other stay-athome moms wanting to go back to school?

CS: College as an adult has been much more rewarding and manageable.However, finding time to study can take time and effort. I spend the few hours I have in the mornings while my youngest attends the Montessori school to study. When my children are home, I try to focus my time around them, homework and dinner, and do as much around the house before bedtime. That way, I can focus on schoolwork after I get everyone in bed.

WP: Why did you decide to pursue healthcare?

CS: I chose healthcare because I enjoy caring for people. In addition, I wanted to find a job anywhere the world might take me. I plan to become a nurse practitioner and return to work once my children are older.

WP: What was the single best thing that happened to you or your family in 2022?

CS: As a family, we traveled to Montana for vacation for a week. It was one of the most beautiful places we have ever seen. You can drive for miles and miles and never see a home or building, just beautiful mountains and prairies.

WP: Moving into the New Year, what suggestions or tips would you give moms trying to get organized?

CS: With multiple children, I have to keep a calendar for everything. For me, I use my phone calendar and set alerts for everything!

WP: If you could go back and give one piece of advice to your younger self, what would it be?

CS: We have all been born into a life of trial and tribulation. So, don’t change a thing. Everything in my life has taught me a lesson that has made me who I am today.

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