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September 20, 2008
MHF 4th Annual Bike Ride
Monroeville
6:00 a.m. - until ?
Pam Mixon
251/743-7367
pmixon@mchcare.com
Fun bike ride for the cause

September 21, 2008
MHF 4th Annual Walk A Thon
Monroeville Veteran's Park
2:00 p.m. - until ?
Pam Mixon
251/743-7367
pmixon@mchcare.com
Walk for the cause

September 25, 2008
Monroe County Leadership Now Opening Retreat
C. L. Hybart House
246 Hybart Drive
Monroeville, AL 36460
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sandy Smith
251/743-2879
sandy@monroecountyal.com
Opening retreat for adult leadership/community development program sponsored by Monroeville/Monroe County Chamber of Commerce; 17th year.

October 4, 2008
Ride Monroe County - Sponsored by YMCA & Kiwanis
Old Courthouse Museum
31 North Alabama Avenue
Monroeville, AL 36460
7:00 am start
Rob Kirkland
251/575-9622
robatmaymca@frontiernet.net
Bike tour of Monroe County in 25-mile, 62-mile, and 100-mile distances. You choose the distance that best challenges your abilities. The bike ride is sponsored by Monroeville Area YMCA and the Monroeville Kiwanis Club.

October 7, 2008 - October 11, 2008
Monroe County Kiwanis Fair
Monroe County Coliseum
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
The Monroe County Kiwanis Club will sponsor their 2008 Fair. Admission will be charged.

October 25, 2008
Beatrice Sausage Festival
Downtown Beatrice
Main Street
Beatrice, AL 36425
8:00 a.m. - Until ?
Elizabeth Moseman
251/789-2242
elizabeth@monroesausage.com
A fun-filled family event, featuring recipe contests, entertainment and great food, in downtown Beatrice.

November 6, 2008 - November 7, 2008
Pioneer Days at Rikard's Mill
Rikard's Mill
4116 Highway 265 North
Beatrice, AL 36425
9:00 a.m. - noon
Old Monroe County Courthouse/Museum
251/575-7433
mchm@frontiernet.net
Rikard's Mill is a unique opportunity for students and adults alike to see demonstrations of skills and crafts from the past, such as blacksmithing, mules grinding sugar cane, and corn milling at the 1845 water-powered grist mill. Candle making and cooking demonstrations. Nature hikes. Admission $2.00 per student. Free for teachers.

November 8, 2008
Cane Syrup Makin' Day at Rikard's Mill
Rikard's Mill
4116 Highway 265 North
Beatrice, AL 36425
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monroe County Heritage Museum
251/575-7433
mchm@frontiernet.net
Located between Monroeville and Camden on Highway 265, five miles north of Beatrice. Join us for biscuits and syrup and watch a 19th century mule-driven cane mill and furnace make cane syrup as in the olden days. Barbecue will be available. Admission charged.

November 11, 2008
UAL vs. AU-Blood Drive
Monroe County Hospital
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Kim Sheffield
251/743-7477
ksheffield@mchcare.com
Blood Drive for Red Cross. Admission is free.

November 13, 2008 - November 15, 2008
2008 Mockingbird Market
Downtown Monroeville Square (Between Courthouses)
31 North Alabama Avenue
Monroeville, AL 36460
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Montez Oudenaarden
251/743-2879
shopmyfavoritethings@frontiernet.net
Enjoy live entertainment with more than 50 different vendors present for lots of shopping. Food Court. Admission will be charged.

November 22, 2008
Peterman Station Arts and Crafts Festival
Peterman Train Station
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Peterman Historical Society,
Alice Chandler
251/564-2260
The Annual Peterman Station Arts and Crafts Festival will be held five miles north of Monroeville. A southern railroad town filled with over 125 arts and crafts booths, music, "down-home" food and children's activities. Free admission.

November 29, 2008
Decorating the Tree & A Christmas Reading
Hybart House
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Jane Ellen Clark
251/575-7433
mchm@frontiernet.net
Families and children are invited to gather 'round the Christmas tree to make old-fashioned Christmas ornaments and paper-chain garland to decorate the tree. Immediately following will be a reading of Truman Capote's semi-autobiographical story, “One Christmas." Cost: 10.00/adults & $5.00/children.

December 6, 2008
Christmas Parade and Holiday Market
Monroeville Downtown Square
10:00 a.m. - until ? Starting at the Old Outlet Center to Monroeville Downtown Square. The Holiday Market events will be located on the Square. Plus children’s activities and holiday gift sales. Free admission.

December 13, 2008
Hybart House Christmas Party
Hybart House
7:00 p.m. - until ?
Jane Ellen Clarke
251/575-7433
mchm@frontiernet.net
Come warm up by the fire and sing carols around the old piano as in Christmas past. Admission $25.00 per person. Cocktail attire.

February 5, 2009
Chamber of Commerce Membership Dinner
Monroeville Community House
271 Park Drive
Monroeville, AL 36460
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sandy Smith
251/743-2879
sandy@monroecountyal.com
Annual membership dinner meeting of Monroeville/Monroe County Chamber of Commerce: Guest Speaker, entertainment, business exhibits and door prizes.

February 7, 2009
Seventh Annual Genealogy Workshop
Old Courthouse Museum
31 North Alabama Avenue
Monroeville, AL 36460
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Dora Bullard
251/575-7433
mchm@frontiernet.net
Workshop with Elizabeth Wells, special collections librarian at Samford University. Topics will include church research, preservation of church records, etc. Registration, call 251/575-7433.

February 14, 2009
Annual Black History Program
Old Courthouse Museum
31 North Alabama Avenue
Monroeville, AL 36460
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Dora Bullard
251/575-7433
info@monroecountyal.com
Coordinator and sponsor Denise Ware presents an entertaining & educational program of singing, dancing and dramatizations by various groups and individuals.

February 19, 2008
Heart to Health Fair
The Community House
271 Park Drive
Monroeville, Al 36460
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Kim Shefiled
251/743-7477
info@monroecountyal.com
Open to the public. The Monroeville/ Monroe County Chamber of Commerce and the Monroe County Hospital will sponsor a Heart to Health Fair at the Monroeville Community House. There will be vendors with health and wellness information. Also a blood drive as well as blood pressure test. Be sure to call and reserve your spot.

February 21, 2009
"Heritage Arts Festival"
Old Museum Courthouse
31 North Alabama Avenue
Monroeville, Al 36460
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Doris Crook
215/575-3359
tokillamockingbird.com
The Historic Downtown Square will be transformed into a wonderland of crafts, quilts, woodworking, soul food and art. A fashion show, gospel music, and ethic dance performances will also be featured.

February 27, 2009
"To Kill A Mockingbird" Tickets Go On Sale!!!
Monroe County Heritage Museum
31 North Alabama Avenue
Monroeville, Al 36460
Sales begin at 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monroe County Heritage Museum
251/575-7433
mchm@frontiernet.net
Monroeville Museum Members "To Kill A Mockingbird" Tickets are $25.00 each. An early Mockingbird Special benefit for members only. Each member can purchase up to four tickets during this one-day sale. No reserved seats, no refunds, no orders through mail or e-mail. Not a member? No Problem! Join now and receive full member benefits.

March 2, 2009
"To Kill A Mockingbird" Tickets Go on Sale!!!
Monroe County Heritage Museum
31 North Alabama Avenue
Monroeville, Al 36460
Sales begin at 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monroe County Heritage Museum 251/575-7433
mchm@frontiernet.net
Monroe County Heritage Museum will begin ticket sales for The 19th Annual Production of "To Kill A Mockingbird", Tickets will be $35.00. No reserved seats, no refunds.

March 5, 2009 - March 7, 2009
Alabama River Festival
Claiborne Lock and Dam
31 Issac Creek Road
Franklin, Al 36460
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monroe County Heritage Museum 251/575-7433
mchm@frontiernet.net
Creek/Seminole traditions, 1812 frontier camps, river music and culture are all happening at the only museum on the Alabama River. Travel Back in time to an early 1800s camp on the river. Visit with Indians, frontiersmen, traders, and travelers. Music, demonstrations, and food available for your enjoyment. School groups are welcome. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for senior citizens and children.

April 11, 2009
Rikard's Mill Annual Reopening
Rickard's Mill
4116 Highway 265
Beatrice, Al 36425
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monroe County Heritage Museum
251/575-7433
mchm@frontiernet.net
The annual re-opening of our 1845 restored grist mill. It is one of the last working water-powered grist mills in the state. Come and enjoy Bar-B-Que, music, arts and crafts, antique cars, and more. Located between Monroeville and Camden on Highway 265 (five miles north of Beatrice). Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for senior citizens and children.

April 23, 2009 - May 23, 2009
"To Kill A Mockingbird" Performances: Monroe County Heritage Museum
31 North Alabama Avenue
Monroeville, Al 36460
Monroe County Heritage Museum, 251/575-7433
mchm@frontiernet.net
In Monroeville, Alabama, The Monroe County Heritage Museum will be putting on their 19th annual performance of "To Kill A Mockingbird". The hometown of author Harper Lee. The two-act version of this play is performed in the Old Courthouse by a local amateur cast. Thursday, Friday, Saturday performances are at 7:00 p.m. Sunday matinee performances are at 5:00 p.m.

April 30, 2009
National Hospital Week
Monroe County Hospital
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Kim Shefield, 251/743-7516
The Monroe County Hospital invites you to join them for lunch in the cafeteria! Door prizes and souvenirs will be given away.

May 2, 2009
Fishing For Fun Day
7:00 a.m.- noon
Sandra Atkins, Director of City of Monroeville par, 251/575-5535
The 9th Annual Free Fishing Day sponsored by the City of Monroeville. Free morning of fishing for children age 15 and under at the beautiful Whitey Lee Park five-acre lake. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments will be provided. Rods, reels, and balls will also be provided if needed. Limited quantity available.

May 16, 2009
Cotton Patch Festival
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Patricia McCuller, 251/862-2279
Uriah Alabama Art Council will hold their Annual Cotton Patch Festival. Arts and craft vendors, food, fun, entertainment, antique tractor display and more. Cash prizes for the best four exhibitors starting at $100.00. 12X12 booths are $25.00 and booths with electricity are $30.00. Admission is free.

June 8, 2009 - June 12, 2009
History Adventure Camp For Children
Monroe County Heritage Museum
31 North Alabama Avenue
Monroeville, Al 36460
251/575-7433
mchm.frontiernet.net
Museum member’s children entering 1st- 5th grades can enjoy an exciting journey into the past, visiting the many cool, forgotten historical sites of our county. Call now to register. Space is limited. Admission fee is $35.00 ($25 for additional children in family). Includes daily snack and lunch on Friday. Additional $15.00 registration for non-museum members.

July 15, 2009
"To Kill A Mockingbird" Teacher Workshop: Monroe County Heritage Museum
31 North Alabama Avenue
Monroeville, Al 36460
9:00 a.m. - noon
Monroe County Heritage Museum 251/575-7433
mccccchm@frontiernet.net
Free Admission. Old Courthouse Museum, downtown Square in Monroeville. Slide show to help teachers and readers understand the Monroeville-Maycomb connection and learn more about Monroeville and Harper Lee.

July 30, 2009 - August 1, 2009
Annual Lucian Jones Golf Tournament
Vanity Fair Golf Club
613 Golf Drive
Monroeville, AL 36460
8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Marthe Weaver, 251/575-4700
vfgolfclub@yahoo.com
Annual member-guest golf tournament for Vanity Fair Golf Club, Monroeville.

October 6, 2009 - October 10, 2009
Monroe County Kiwanis Fair
Monroe County Coliseum Fairgrounds
667 Dewry Road
Monroeville, Al 36460
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Monroe County Kiwanis Club. Plenty of fun at the fair with carnival rides, art and crafts, petting zoo, live entertainment and exhibits.

November 7, 2009
Cane Syrup Makin’ Day
Rikard’s Mill
4116 Highway 265 North
Beatrice, AL 36425
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monroe County Heritage Museum, 251/575-7433
mchm@frontiernet.net
Beatrice Cane Syrup Making Day will be held at Rikard’s Mill, between Monroeville and Camden on Highway 265. Come join us for biscuits and syrup and watch a 19th-century mule-driven cane mill and furnace make cane syrup as in olden days. Barbecue will be available.

November 12, 2009 - November 14, 2009
Mockingbird Market
The Community House
271 Park Drive
Monroeville, Al 36460
Monroeville/Monroe County Chamber of Commerce,
251/575-7433
monroecountyal.com
The Monroeville Area Chamber will hold their 4th Annual Mockingbird Market at the Community House. A retail extravaganza featuring over 30 vendors, entertainment and refreshments. Proceeds will benefit the Monroeville Visitors Center. November 12 will be the preview party 5:00 - 7:00. November 13, hours are 9:00 - 6:00. November 14, hours are 9:00 - 2:00.

November 12, 2009 - November 13, 2009
Pioneer Days in Beatrice
Rickard’s Mill
4116 Highway 265 North
Beatrice, AL 36425
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Monroe County Heritage Museum 251/575-7433
mchm@frontiernet.net
Rickard’s Mill has a unique opportunity for students and adults alike to see demonstrations of skills and crafts from the past, such as blacksmithing, mules grinding sugar cane and corn milling at the 1845 water-powered grist mill. Also there will be candle making, cooking demonstrations and nature hikes. Admission is $2.00 per student and free admission for teachers.

November 21, 2009
Peterman Station Arts & Crafts Festival
Peterman Train Station
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Peterman Historical Society
Alice Chandler, 251/564-2260
The 22nd Annual Peterman Station Arts and Crafts Festival will be held five miles north of Monroeville in Peterman, Alabama. A southern railroad town filled with over 125 arts and crafts booths, music, food and plenty of activities for the children.

November 21, 2009
Decorating the Tree
Monroe County Heritage Museum
31 North Alabama
Monroeville, AL 36460
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
251/575-7433
mchm@frontiernet.net
Hybart House, Monroeville - Families and children are invited to gather “round the Christmas tree” to make old-fashioned Christmas ornaments and paper chain garland to decorate the tree. Fresh apple cider and refreshments to follow. Adults: $10.00, Children: $5.00.

December 5, 2009
Monroeville Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Downtown Square in Monroeville
31 North Alabama Avenue
Monroeville, AL 36460
10:00 a.m.
Monroeville/Monroe County Chamber of Commerce
251/743-2879
info@monroecountyal.com
The Monroeville/Monroe County Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor their Annual Christmas Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting. This event will start in the Downtown Monroeville Square.

December 5, 2009
Hybart House Open House
The Hybart House
246 Hybart Drive
Monroeville, AL 36460
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Monroe County Heritage Museum
251/575-7433
mchm@frontiernet.net
Christmas comes alive in this historic house as local shops and clubs have lonvingly decorated each room in Christmas grandeur. The community is invited to an open house to tour the beautiful Hybart House while on display during this magical season. Proceeds will benefit future landscaping projects to the house by the Monroeville Garden Club. There will be admission.