Alabama Cruise-In and Free Concert

April 10, 2010
2:00 pm	to	6:00 pm
May 8, 2010
4:30 pm	to	8:30 pm
June 12, 2010
4:30 pm	to	8:30 pm
July 10, 2010
4:30 pm	to	8:30 pm
August 14, 2010
4:30 pm	to	8:30 pm
September 11, 2010
12:00 pm	to	4:00 pm
October 9, 2010
12:00 pm	to	4:00 pm

Alabama Cruise-In and FREE Concert

CALLING ALL JEEP RIDERS, CAR CLUBS, MOTORCYCLE RIDERS and CLUBS

Featuring
Jonathan East
&
Shotgun Giddens

Saturday, September 11th

Clay County Alabama Cruise-In

Produced by the Clay County Rescue Squad.

Join the fun at the monthly Clay County Alabama Cruise-In on the 2nd Saturday of every month from April to October 2010. All cars welcome.

50/50 Draw – Door prizes – Fun – Music – Food – Swap Meet.

Cruise-In from noon to 4:00 pm. To benefit the Clay County Rescue Squad.

Where: Clay County Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Chevy dealership located at 86635 Hwy 9 in Lineville, AL.

FREE MAP OF TRAILS

Stop in at the dealership – Clay County Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Chevy – any time after 8 am and get your route map. Cruise the Roads of Clay County, Alabama.

• Jeep Trail is a 58 mile long ride, mostly dirt roads that fords creeks and rides through some of the prettiest mountain scenery in Alabama.
• Bike Trail with 242 curves is a 76.5 mile course, with an offshoot to Mt. Cheaha, a gold mine, camping and some of the prettiest mountain scenery in Alabama.
• Classic cars & sports cars – Three routes to choose. Curves, hills, historic towns, battle sites, antique shops, and some of the prettiest mountain scenery in Alabama.

Remaining Dates:
September 11
October 9

Second Saturday on the Ashland Square

June 12, 2010

July 10, 2010

August 14, 2010

September 11, 2010

October 9, 2010

November 13, 2010

December 11, 2010

Ashland Businesses Sponsor “Second Saturday on the Square”

Many people who grew up in rural counties can remember a special weekly entertainment that preceded television – going to town on Saturday. Farmers and other folks from near and far would crank up their pickups or cars and head for town. Some still used mules and wagons for the trip.

Years ago, several grocery and dry goods stores were located on the square around the Clay County Courthouse in Ashland. While grown-ups were involved with stocking up for the next week, children could also find plenty to do.

Most Saturdays the Ashland Theatre would show a cowboy movie along with a serial, a cartoon, and a newsreel that reviewed recent events around the nation. Of course, Saturday in town was also a handy time for catching up on the latest local news.

This year businesses in Ashland are promoting a once-a-month return to special downtown Saturday activities. They are cranking up a series of events that will be held on the second Saturday of each month.

Historic Ashland Theatre 2010 Schedule of Events

January 30, 2010
7:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
February 12, 2010
February 13, 2010
February 14, 2010
February 27, 2010
7:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
March 20, 2010
10:00 am	to	5:00 pm
April 10, 2010
6:00 pm	to	9:00 pm
April 17, 2010
7:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
June 7, 2010 8:30 am	to	June 11, 2010 2:30 pm
June 12, 2010
10:00 am	to	3:00 pm
June 21, 2010
5:00 pm	to	8:00 pm
June 22, 2010
5:00 pm	to	8:00 pm
July 30, 2010
7:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
July 31, 2010
7:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
August 1, 2010
2:00 pm	to	5:00 pm
September 18, 2010
7:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
September 19, 2010
2:00 pm	to	5:00 pm
October 23, 2010
7:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
November 20, 2010
7:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
December 2, 2010
7:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
December 4, 2010
7:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
December 5, 2010
2:00 pm	to	5:00 pm

Dear Historic Ashland Theatre Supporters,

Hope we find you and your families having a wonderful start to your 2010 year! We are so thankful for your continued support and encouragement to the Historic Ashland Theatre! We continue to strive to bring culture, new experiences, and entertainment close to home! We are very excited about our 2010 season, and we know that there is a little bit of something for everyone this year! Please remember that we are looking for actors and volunteers of all ages and experience levels! Even if you have never been a play, we are looking for LOCAL TALENT! There is so much of it around here, especially our young people. Take a look at what we have coming up, and please forward this on to anyone you think might be interested in good hometown fun!

January 2010

January 30th Independent Film Night 7:00pm.
Adult Tickets are $4 at the box office.
Come enjoy short films created by Alabama Film Makers as well as local talent right here from Clay County!! Films are not rated.

February 2010

February 12th, 13th and 14th Valentines Day Rentals
Want to really impress that special someone in your life this year? You’ve done flowers, jewelry, candies, dinner…..now for something totally unique! Rent The Historic Ashland Theatre for a private screening for you and your love one to celebrate Valentines Day this year. For $50 you enjoy a private screening of the film of your choice. Watch the first movie you saw on your first date, watch your wedding video, watch a special family video, or enjoy any movie that makes you think of your true love! Limited slots are available so book early and get them something you KNOW they dont already have!

February 27th Austin Cunningham Concert
Saturday, February 27th – 7:00 pm

Please join us for the first of a series of concerts at The Historic Ashland Theatre featuring some of the most celebrated songwriters and performers in the music business.  We are kicking off the series with award winning songwriter, Austin Cunningham, who has had songs recorded by artists such as Hank Williams, Jr., Martina McBride, Dolly Parton, Wynonna, Chris Knight, Del McCoury, and the list goes on. Upcoming shows include Lance Miller (Nashville Star runner up) and Alan Shamblin (written for Bonnie Raitt, Randy Travis, etc.) with more artists TBA soon.

March 2010

March 20th Talent Show AUDITIONS 10:00am until 5:00pm. Come and be a part of one of our biggest events of the year!! Last years show was such a success we are hosting 2 talent shows this year. The Youth Talent Show will be for ages birth to 18 and an Adult Talent Show ages 19 and up. We had so many different ages and so many different talents, we need more nights to let these stars shine! So come on out and audition for us. We want to see your dances, jokes, music, and special talents. These are family friendly, all ages hows. There will be one audition on March 20th for all participants regardless of age. You MUST attend this audition to be a part of the show. The audition day will be from 10:00am until 5:00pm.

April 2010

April 10th Youth Talent Show 6:00pm
Tickets are $5 for Adults $4 for Students and Senior Citizens
Appropriate for all ages. Come support the youth of our community! Talent Competition for ages birth to 18. CASH PRIZES Awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!

April 17th Adult Talent Show 7:00pm
Tickets are $5 for Adults $4 for Students and Senior Citizens.
Appropriate for all ages. Come support local talent!! Talent Competition for ages 19 and up. CASH PRIZES awarded to 1st, 2nd, and  3rd place!

June 2010

June 7th-11th STAR CAMP for Kids 8:30am 3:30pm
Interested in training to be a star? OnStage or Off? Then this is the camp for you! Come train with Robin and Lori and learn more about acting, pantomime, puppets, theatrical makeup, improv, technical theatre, directing, stage ligthing and sound, movement, how to audition, and much much more! This is our third summer theatre program for kids and our “STARS in Training” program has been a favorite amoung the youth in our community! Day Camp cost $80 includes camp T-shirt and Theatre Headshot Photograph. Discounts available for multiple family members attending camp.

June 12th, 21st, and 22nd AUDITIONS  ALL AGES WANTED!
Come out and audition for Ashland Theatre’s Two Musicals for the 2010 Season of Events!
The Youth Musical will be Disney’s Aladdin Jr while the Adult Musical will be a southern blue grass show called Cotton Patch Gospel.

Auditions on June 12th will run from 10:00am until 3:00pm and Auditions on June 21st and 22nd will run from 5:00pm-8:00pm. We are looking for singers and nonsingers of all ages! Please bring a resume showing any experience and photograph if possible. If you’ve never been on stage before, no worries! Community Theatre is all about COMMUNITY! It wouldn’t be the same without you!

July 2010

July 30th, 31st, and August 1st come enjoy Disney’s Aladdin Junior Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail! All of your favorite characters are here in this stage adaptation of the Disney hit, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and of course, the Genie. Filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides, audiences’ spirits will soar with excitement. Most of all, the tuneful, Academy award-winning score with songs including “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me” will certainly make this musical a favorite for many years to come!

Come support our young people as we put on our first youth musical! Local kids of all ages will be singing and dancing their way into your hearts! Tickets will be $8 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. July 30th and 31st Showtime will be 7:00pm and August 1st matinee will start at 2:00pm.

September 2010

September 18th and 19th come enjoy Cotton Patch Gospel
Cotton Patch Gospel is a musical by Tom Key and Russell Treyz with music and lyrics written by Harry Chapin. Based on the book The Cotton Patch Version of Matthew and John by Clarence Jordan, the story retells the life of Jesus as if in modern day rural Georgia.This is a fun show that tells the “Greatest Story Ever Told” set to bluegrass music and beautiful harmonies. Come see our local talent of all ages bring you a story we all know with some amazing toe tapping new songs! Tickets will be $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniorcitizens. September 18th show starts at 7:00pm and Sundays matinee starts at 2:00pm.

October 2010

October 9th Kids Mystery 4:00pm
Ages 7-18. Fundraising Event. Donations only requested. Enjoy a good mystery? Think you have what it takes to be a crime solving slooth? Come try out your detective skills as we investigate a mock crime scene and see who can be the first to figure out “Who dun it”?

October 23rd Adult Murder Mystery Night 7:00pm
Ages 18 and up. Fundraising Event. Donations only requested.Back by popular demand, lasts years Hollywood theme mystery night was a HUGE hit and one of our best events yet! This time the theme is a bit different as we prepare for a murder and a wedding……..details coming soon! Another chance to dress up, snack on some yummy foods, and see if you can figure out “who dun it” before you yourself become the next suspect or victim for that matter! An interactive and fun night on the town. I promise you wont laugh this hard sitting at home in front of the TV!

November 2010

November 20th TheHistoric  Ashland Theatre’s 4th Anniversary Concert 7:00pm
Come enjoy a FREE Concert and help us celebrate yet another year providing quality entertainment right here at home! Local musicans and performers, and hopefully a few recaps of some of our favorites numbers from our musicals earlier in the year!

December 2010

December 2nd, 4th, and 5th
Its a Wonderful Life- 1940’s Radio Play Stage Show

I promise you’ve never SEEN anything like this before! Inspired by the classic American film, It’s a Wonderful Life, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is performed as a 1940s live radio broadcast in front of a studio audience. Actors perform the dozens of characters in the radio play and there will be sound effect artists actually creating the sound effects right before your eyes! The Chicago Tribune has said:”Terrific! The best holiday choice around! The classic movie retold through this clever faux period broadcast, a genre it seems to fit with remarkable ease. If you cry every time you see the movie, you’ll be blubbering away right on cue. Guaranteed. You might well be blubbering more. The kind of old-fashioned, personalized holiday environment that we all crave but usually fail to find. Exceptional! Works beautifully.” Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for senior citizens and students.

Thats a wrap on the 2010 series of events. But, as always keep us in mind for birthday party rentals, concerts, speakers, weddings, and other special events. Our prices are great and you wont find a more unique location for your next big event! We are also always looking for volunteers, costume donations, and suggestions on how we can make this a theatre you are proud to support. Thank you so much for all you do and we hope to see you each time the curtain opens this year!

Let us Entertain you in 2010!

The Historic Ashland Theatre Family
Robin, Lori, Lani, Bob ,and John!

www.theashlandtheatre.com

Clay County Chamber of Commerce Moves to New Office

June 30, 2010

Press Release

For Immediate Release

The Clay County Chamber of Commerce Office Moved to Downtown Lineville, Alabama

On Tuesday, June 22, 2010, the Clay County Chamber of Commerce held a conference at the Randolph Properties office across from the Historic Lineville Theater to make a special announcement.

The Chamber Board of Directors announced to officials present from the City of Ashland, City of Lineville and Clay County Commission that the Chamber is moving its office to the building owned by Randolph Properties located at 88855 Hwy 9, Lineville, AL 36266.

The Chamber’s previous office was located at the Clay County Farmer’s Market since 1991. Chamber Executive Director Mary Patchunka-Smith said “I’ve been with the Chamber for 3 plus years and one of the biggest projects we’ve been working on is to get our office out of the Farmer’s Market. We needed more room and better exposure The Farmer’s Market is not easy to find and some believe not very inviting for folks that are visiting our county or wanting to do business here. We have been seeking a new location for years and it did not matter to the Chamber Board which city we would locate a new office. Matt Hooton, owner of Randolph Properties, came through for us. He has agreed to lease the office for the next 3 years. The Chamber will only have to pay the utilities.”

Mary assured everyone that even though the Chamber Office will now be located in Lineville, Chamber business will still be conducted in the same manner it has always been. “We are here to help everyone in Ashland, Lineville and Clay County.” She continued, “The entire Chamber Board is so excited about having this beautiful office for the Clay County Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber would like to thank Matt Hooton for his generosity.”

The Chamber is now in the process of finding a location to open a satellite office in Ashland.

At the conference, Chamber President Kathy Pinkston spoke about the Chamber and the many projects it has been working on for Clay County. Pinkston announced that the Chamber membership has grown to 154 members, with members located from Gadsden, AL to St. Cloud, FL. She also reported the Chamber Website has continued to grow its visitor count and page views, month after month, and is currently receiving over 35,000 page views per month. Pinkston also announced The Alabama Birding Trails coming to Clay County with five different sites within the county: At each city park in Ashland and Lineville, the Watershed, Clay County Lake and Lake Chinabee.

One Chamber project in particular, The Clay County Life magazine which launched in April 2010 has been a huge success for Clay County and Chamber members. The 2010 Edition was the first Quality of Life magazine for Clay County.

Another project in the works is helping to bring Broadband Internet service to Clay County, which hopefully will be made possible through the joint efforts of the Chamber and the Clay County Commission.

For your convenience, the Clay County Chamber of Commerce has a brochure rack in the Clay County Court House in Ashland with brochures, maps, telephone books, the Clay County Life Magazine and more.

Lineville, Ashland and the Clay County Chamber are all on Facebook with Fan Pages. In addition, the Alabama Dept. of Tourism has assigned Mary as the Administrator of the City of Ashland and Lineville Facebook pages to continue to promote these beautiful and wonderful cities of Clay County to the millions who visit and use Facebook.

Reminder …. The Chamber Annual Meeting is scheduled for October 28th at 12:00 at Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. Training Facility located on Hwy 77 South of Ashland. Governor Bob Riley is the Guest Speaker.

Present at the meeting was: Clay County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mary Patchunka-Smith, Clay County Chamber Board of Directors President Kathy Pinkston, 1st Vice President Brad Strother, Secretary / Treasurer Jeanette Carroll, Billy Robertson, Mike Coleman and Baron Sandlin, City of Ashland Mayor Larry Fetner, City Council Member Becky Boddie, City of Lineville Mayor Roy Adamson City Council Members Carolyn Smith, David Proctor, Mamie Truman, Johnny Appleby and the Clay County Commissioner Chairmen Ricky Burney and Kevin Kiser.

Welcome to Clay County, Alabama

The Clay County Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome you to Clay County, Alabama – The Heart of East Central Alabama. Thank you for your interest in the “peaceful place” that we call home. Our website is being updated almost daily as our goal is to provide you with as much information about our county as possible. We know it is impossible to cover every aspect of our county through this website so if you have any questions or need to contact us, please do. Contact info is below.

We hope you’ll take some time and navigate around our website. We want you to consider visiting Clay County and we’re always seeking new businesses to move here and help us grow. Clay County is a wonderful place to live. Enjoy the benefits of country living and if you still need a hit of the big city life, we’re only a two-hour or less car drive to the metro areas of Atlanta, Birmingham or Montgomery.

We’re only minutes from beautiful and clean Lake Wedowee and a short ride to Mt. Cheaha, the highest point in Alabama (click here to watch a short video on Mt. Cheaha State Park). We sit right in the Talladega National Forest with hiking trails, waterfalls, horseback trails, camping and just plain pretty scenery. And when was the last time you looked up into the sky and saw a gazillion stars? No light pollution here. Clay County is a stargazers paradise so bring your telescope.

Check out Clay County soon. Mark your calendar and attend the 2009 Clay County Music & Arts Festival on Saturday, May 16th, 2009 – all day. Guaranteed fun for the whole family. Look at photos from the 2008 Festival – click here. We know if you visit us, you’ll probably stick around for awhile – maybe a lifetime.

Contact us anytime – we’d love to hear from you. We have an Executive Director, Mary Patchunka-Smith, who mans our office Monday through Friday. She is a busy lady so if she doesn’t answer the phone right away, leave a message and she’ll get back to you very quickly. And, we even have high speed Internet service out here in the country, too. So, you can contact our Chamber through email as well. Our contact information follows:

Clay County Chamber of Commerce
88855 Highway 9 – P O Box 85
Lineville, AL 36266
256-396-2828 office
256-396-5532 fax
email: claychamber@centurytel.net
Executive Director: Mary Patchunka-Smith

Northeast Alabama Community Development Corporation Open House for Parents

July 6, 2010
6:00 pm	to	7:30 pm

COME HEAR ABOUT PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Open House for Parents

Tuesday July 6, 2010 6:00-7:30pm
(Old Ashland Housing Authority Building) 44 Runyan Court Ashland, AL

For more information contact our Ashland office at 256-354-0252 or our Anniston Office at 256-235-8018.
You can also email us at nealabamacdc@att.net.

• Project ALERT & Relationship Smarts- Summer Drug Prevention and Social Intervention Program sponsored by Northeast Alabama CDC. Grades:7-12 July 7-28 weekly. Call 256-354-0252 for more information.
• NANA VOLUNTEERS: Looking for energetic Nanas to help with preschool and youth programs at a local non-profit. Call 256-354-0252.
• HIPPY ENROLLMENT: Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) is a parent involvement, school readiness program that helps parents prepare their three, four, and five year old children for success in school and beyond. The parent is provided with a set of carefully developed curriculum, books and materials designed to strengthen their children’s cognitive skills, early literacy skills, social/emotional and physical development. This is a free program offered through Northeast Alabama Community Development Corporation. Call 256-354-0252.

Doc Hilt Trails 1st Year Celebration

July 17, 2010
4:00 pm	to	10:00 pm

Doc Hilt Trails 1st Year Celebration & Poker Run

Saturday, July 17th – EVERYONE INVITED!
Good Hope Rd., Lineville, Alabama

Download the printable flier – Doc Hilt 1st Year Clelebration (32)

Easy drive from Atlanta, Birmingham, Columbus or Montgomery.

We Welcome ATVs, Quads, Side by Sides & Dirt Bikes

The Cheaha Trail Riders (www.CheahaTrailRiders.com) is proudly hosting Doc Hilt’s 1st Year Celebration

POKER RUN
Registration begins at 4pm – Poker Run begins at 7pm
Ride at your own pace, this is not a race!
Poker Run entry fee – $10 per person (Participation not required.)

For more info, directions and trail maps go to
www.DocHiltTrails.com or call 770-241-3182

Cheaha State Park Bike Riders Rally

June 26, 2010
9:00 am	to	5:00 pm

Cheaha State Park Bike Riders Rally

Hosted by Cheaha Street Riders at Cheaha State Park
June 26, 2010 9 a.m. – 5 p. m.

Free Admission into park and rally

• Poker Run
• 50/50 Drawing
• Ride in Bike show
• Door prizes
• Hourly Drawing
• Activities for Kids
• Music and Food

Registration for all events will be from 9 a. m. – 11 a.m.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONS CALL:

Cheaha Campstore 256-488-5111
Sam franklin 256-832-8474 OR   Mike Garris 256-832-4501
Joey Lloyd 256-831-2012

CHEAHA RESTAURANT WILL BE OPEN FOR ALL MEALS FOR ANY THAT NEEDS A BREAK!

7th Annual Randolph County Sheriff’s Rodeo 2010

July 2, 2010
5:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
July 3, 2010
5:00 pm	to	10:00 pm

7th Annual Randolph County Sheriff’s Rodeo 2010

Friday, July 2nd & Saturday, July 3rd

Gates open at 5:00 – Rodeo events start at 7:00

Admission is $10 for everyone

Blow up slides and bouncers for the kids are included with admission.

Excellent food vendors, live music, antique tractors, cowboy gear vendors, & lots of rodeo action!!!

All proceeds go directly to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department.

Rodeo site is just North of Wedowee Building Supply on Highway 431.

For further information please contact:

Rodney Walker

256-846-5066

City of Lineville, Alabama

On February 3, 1870, the name of the town changed from County Line to Lineville. The name change was made because the Randolph/Talladega county line running directly through the town had gone away with the establishment of Clay County. In short, the town was no longer situated on a county line. However, the citizens insisted upon keeping something familiar in the new name – thus “Lineville” was a compromise of sorts. The city of Lineville was incorporated on December 14, 1898.

For more information about the City of Lineville, please visit their website at www.cityoflineville.net.

Visit the Lineville Merchant’s Association website – click here.

The 3rd Annual Clay County Music and Arts Festival was held at the Lineville Recreation Park.

Mayor Roy Adamson
City Hall
P O Box 247
Lineville, AL 36266
256-396-2581 (office)
256-396-5106 (fax)

Lineville City Council Members

District 1: Carolyn Smith
District 2: David Proctor
District 3: Mamie Turman
District 4: Matt Benefield
District 5: Johnny Appleby

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