Community Briefs For February 8, 2011

It is now time again for the 2^nd annual March4Cancer event.  March4Cancer is geared towards cancer survivors. The mission of the March4Cancer is to gather Cancer Survivors and reach out to each other to build up the spirit and faith base ministries of sharing each other stories. March4Cancer is to uplift those that are currently going thru the struggle thru previous survivor’s strength and struggles.

The purpose of March4Cancer is to build awareness in our community that early detection is the key.  We are asking this year that you take apart of the survivors’ dinner on March4, 2011 at the Southeast Alabama Medical Center doctors building 7^th floor at 6:00p.m. Our guest speaker is Dr. Stokes and Dr. Walter Sims motivational speaker. This is a non- profit event that is built from tell a friend and lift as we climb ministries.  The dinner is geared for all cancer survivors’ family and friends the oldest survivor is 70 years old and the youngest survivor attending is 30 years old and has already undergone over 39 treatments.  Please come join us for a night of remembrance and invite a survivor. Please save the date and invite a friend.

If you have any questions or need more information please do not hesitate to email. Please advise me or RSVP soon limited seating.

Anita Dawkins

Event- Coordinator

Anita26dawkins@yahoo.com

Organizers of Wiregrass Kids’ Market are excited about teaming up again with the Wiregrass Area United Way Food Bank to kick off the kids and baby items consignment sale this year. The WKM sale is hosting a food drive to benefit the Wiregrass Area United Way Food Bank from Feb. 12-14 & 16 at the old Circuit City building in Dothan on the corner of Hwy 231 and the Ross Clark Circle. There is no admission fee to shop; organizers encourage shoppers to bring canned goods to donate.

The bi-annual sale has developed a following among parents in the area because they can find great deals on everything from consigned and new clothes, toys and baby gear to furniture like cribs and bassinettes. Strollers and high chairs, normally high dollar items in retail stores, are sold for a fraction of the cost.

WKM organizer Amy Buntin anticipates a great crowd and hopes the food drive will greatly benefit the Wiregrass Area United Way Food Bank.“We started doing a food drive a few sales ago. It’s been encouraging to see so many shoppers participate. I’m always happy with the sense of community and social responsibility it brings to our sale” says Buntin.

The sale is open to the public at the following times:

Saturday, Feb 12    10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sunday, Feb 13      1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Monday, Feb 14      9:00 am - 12:00 pm

*Wednesday, Feb 16      9:00 am - 5:00 pm

*All red dot items are ½ price!

For more information, please visit www.wiregrasskidsmarket.com

Dothan's 2011 Walk To Cure Diabetes

Dothan’s 2011 Walk To Cure Diabetes is scheduled for Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Westgate Park with registration beginning at 8:00 a.m.. The Walk To Cure Diabetes will raise funds for juvenile diabetes research and increase awareness of the disease that strikes children suddenly, makes them insulin dependent for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications.   Teams and corporate sponsors are needed.  For more information contact Sara Hood at (205)871-0333 or alabama@jdrf.org .

Book Fair

Vaughn-Blumberg is partnering with Barnes & Noble by sponsoring a book fair on Feb. 25, 26 & 27 to help raise funds to purchase softball t-shirts and recreation equipment. Simply state you would like a portion of your purchase to go toward The Vaughn-Blumberg fundraiser.