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ZOMBIE CHASE 5K Dothan Leisure Services and the Alabama Law Enforcement Alliance for Peer Support will host a family-friendly Zombie Chase 5K to benefit Dothan Special Olympics and Alabama Law Enforcement Alliance for Peer Support. Registration for Zombies will be limited to the first 100 that register. Zombie awards will be awarded to the top three productive (retrieve the most flags) Zombies, and all runners will receive a medal. Ages:
Zombies – 16 and older unless accompanied by a parent/guardian. Runners – All ages welcome! Children of registered runners 12 and under free Saturday, November 1, 2025, Gates open at 2:30 p.m., Race begins at 4:30 p.m. Westgate Tennis Center Early Bird Registration, August 1 – 31, 2025, $25 (Runners, & Zombies will receive a t-shirt). Registration after August 31 - $30 (Everyone that registers by October 10th will receive a t-shirt) Angie Lowe, 334-615-4743, alowe@dothan.org
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MISSFIT’S CHRISTMAS SHOPPE The purpose of Missfit’s Christmas Shoppe is to provide individuals with intellectual disabilities opportunity to create handmade ornaments, wood crafts, jewelry, and other items. The participants learn light manufacturing skills, retail, and customer service skills as they create amazing crafts and products to sell, while learning valuable life and work skills. They also prove their capabilities and value in the community. Proceeds benefit the Doug Tew Therapeutic Recreation Center. Ages: Dates: All ages! November 12 – 14, 2025, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Open to Senior Adult Center’s, Special Needs children and adults in schools and adult
centers by appointment only) November 20-21, 5 – 8 p.m. November 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
November 24-26, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. December 1-5, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. December 22-23, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Doug Tew Therapeutic Recreation Center Barbie Nelson, 334-615-3720, bnelson@dothan.org
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CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING Join us as we start off the holiday season with the annual lighting of Dothan’s Christmas tree! Enjoy complimentary hot cocoa from our Hot Cocoa Stand and embrace the festive atmosphere with live music performances and instrumental holiday classics filling the air. And of course, Santa Claus will be stopping by for a special visit, so don’t miss your chance to take pictures with him! Come experience the lights of the season with us in Downtown Dothan. It’s a wonderful way to start your holiday celebrations! Ages: Dates: Location: Fee: Coordinator: All ages welcome! Tuesday, December 2, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Events Plaza, 125 N. St. Andrews St. Free! Helen Wu, 334-615-3778, hwu@dothan.org
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