The Columbus Foundation and their replica ships of the Nina and the Pinta will dock for tours during Demopolis' Annual Christmas on the River. This is a huge deal, considering the fact that they haven't stopped near our area in years. They will be in the Carribean and will then travel to Naples, FL, Mobile and then Demopolis on December 1.
They have even agreed to be in the COTR nautical parade as the end ship! This will be a very exciting addition to the COTR event.

Tours are available:
Adults-$7

The Two Rivers Arts Council of Demopolis presents Music & Market Nov. 7 from 2 until 4 p.m. at historic Lyon Hall in downtown Demopolis. Enjoy the music of Roman Street while you browse the works of local artists. For more information contact marengohistory@bellsouth.net.

The Seasoned Performers, Alabama’s Only Senior Adult Theatre Company presents "What’s In A Name?" on Thursday, November 4 at the Alabama Rural Heritage Center in Thomaston, Ala. Dubbed "A seasoned sampler of spicy stories,"the play is directed by Ellise Mayor and written by Bonnie Merriman, Dona Hardy, and Don Bishop. Cast members include Georgene Gainey, Mildred Michoudet, Sally Montgomery, Nell Richardson and Tommie Willis. The cost for admission and lunch is $20; admission to the play is $10. Lunch will be served at 12:30, and the play begins at 2 p.m.

Jackson's Fall Festival

Where:
Downtown Jackson
500 Commerce Street
Jackson, AL 36545

Driving directions are available here.

When:
Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CDT

Join us for a day of family fun at Rikard's Mill. Watch a 20th-century mule-driven cane mill and furnace make cane syrup as in olden days. Stone ground grits and cornmeal available for purchase. The syrup will be ready by 1 p.m. (Limit 1 jar per person) Monroe Sausage will also be available.

For more information, contact the museum at (251) 575-7433 or visit www.tokillamockingbird.com.

November 6, 2010
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
$5 adults, $3 seniors & children

The Arts Revive
Presents
The Montgomery Ballet’s
Midsummer Night’s Dream

November 4, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Pickard Auditorium
400 Washington Street
Selma, AL

Tickets are $10, $15, $20 with student discounts available.
Tickets on sale at Truax & Co. (334) 874-9600
School Fest performances for students of the Selma and Dallas County schools will be held on Thursday and Friday mornings. Reservations are required. Teachers may contact Gale Bedgood at 875-1810.

ArtFest 2010
Saturday, October 23rd
10am—2pm
at Black Belt Treasures Annual Folk Arts Festival
Celebrating Black Belt Treasures’ Fifth Anniversary
209 Claiborne Street ● Camden, AL 36726 (334)682.9878 ● www.blackbelttreasures.com

Good ole Thomaston BBQ will be sold on Friday, Oct. 15th at the new Thomaston Fire Station.

Only $8.00/per pound!

To place your order call Thomaston City Hall at (334) 627-3434.
You can pick up your order from 11am to 4pm on that Friday.

permission to publish granted by The Tuscaloosa News and Adam Jones

Near a creek just west of Sumter County in Mississippi, leaders of the Choctaw nation and representatives of the United States signed a “treaty of perpetual friendship, cession and limits” 180 years ago.

Called the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek, it was the first treaty with American Indians that not only handed over land to the states — nearly 11 million acres — but also forced the removal of tribes to U.S. territory in present-day Oklahoma, the first step to the infamous Trail of Tears.

Marengo County Historical Society's
TAG SALE-SILENT AUCTION-FOOD SALE
with a wine & cheese reception

Thursday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m.
the Coplin Building
203 East Washington Street
Historic Downtown Demopolis

$10.00 Admission $5.00 Society Members

Items for auction/sale include antiques, art, furniture, glassware,
new items, casseroles, desserts, soups, football tickets, beach trips,
hunting trips, and much, much more!