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Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival
Friday, Jun 13th, 2008 - Sunday, Jun 15th, 2008
Mark your calendar for the 4th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival that will be held Father’s Day Weekend, June 13 – 15, at the Foley Soccer Complex 1.5 miles west of Foley, AL.
Visitors will have the chance to get very close to the fifty brightly colored balloons that are the stars of this festival. The two best times each day to see balloons fly are around 6:00 a.m. in the morning, and around 7:00 p.m. in the evening. On both Friday and Saturday evenings, half of the balloons will fly, and the other half will give free tether rides, weather permitting.
The heart of the festival is the balloons, but there are plenty of other attractions to entertain festival goers throughout the weekend. In addition to arts and crafts, a farmers market, and a children’s village, live music will be playing. On Friday night Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster Band will take the stage, and on Saturday night folks will dance under the stars to the music of the Tip Tops. A new addition this year is a fireworks show on Saturday night at 9:45 p.m. So mark your calendar for Father’s Day weekend, and check out the 4th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival in Foley, Alabama.
For a complete schedule for the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival, and an opportunity to see the balloons that will be participating, visit gulfcoastballoonfestival.com.
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The Gathering
Saturday, Jun 7th, 2008
The City of Foley is proud to present along with its community partners: The Gathering – a community event showcasing organizations that enrich the community. Participating organizations will be on site to interact with our citizens as well as showcase and explain the services they provide. Anyone interested in an organization or service will be able to speak with a representative to have questions answered.
The Gathering will take place at Foley Heritage Park on Saturday, June 7, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Train Depot Museum will be open and there will be mini-train rides available for the kids. If you have any questions regarding this event please contact Foley Police Department’s Community Services Officer, Corporal Matt Cuellar or Amelia Smith at 251-952-4010.
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Foley's Flower & Garden Extravaganza
Saturday, Mar 15th, 2008 - Sunday, Mar 16th, 2008
Foley’s Second Annual Flower & Garden Extravaganza
Saturday, March 15, 2008,
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Sunday, March 16, 2008
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Presented by:
The City of Foley & The Revitalization and Beautification Advisory Board
Heritage Park,Downtown Foley, Alabama
Free Admission
Public Welcome
Featuring
Flower & Garden Show
Landscape Exhibits Tablescapes
& Floral Displays
Vendors with Annuals, Perennials,
Trees, Garden Equipment and
Garden Related Crafts
Heritage Park Bistro open each day |
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Tables of Content
Sunday, Mar 2nd, 2008
SUNDAY, MARCH 2 - 12:00 NOON
Foley Civic Center
$15.00 per person ($7.00 under 12 years old)
Tickets are on sale at the library.
A luncheon with creative "tablescapes" and special guest speakers Lucy Buffett & Anastasia Arnold Authors of Crazy Sista Cooking: Cuisine & Conversation with Lucy Buffett.
All proceeds benefit the Foley Public Library.
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Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Seminar
Tuesday, Feb 26th, 2008
A SEMINAR FOR FOLEY’S DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT PROPERTY OWNERS
Tuesday, February 26th
1:30 PM and 6:30 PM
Council Chamber at Foley City Hall
Presented by:
David G. Yeend, CPA - O'Sullivan Creel, LLP
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Chloe Mercer - Alabama Historical Commission
You will learn about…
• Alabama Property Tax Reduction
• 20% Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit
• 10% Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit for Non-Historic Buildings
• There will be a question and answer segment to follow
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:
David Yeend, CPA is a Senior Manager in the Tax division of the Foley office of O'Sullivan Creel, LLP. David's primary responsibilities are tax planning and compliance for individuals and businesses, as well as small business consulting. A licensed CPA in both Alabama and Florida, David brings 20 years of accounting experience to the firm; most recently as shareholder and vice president of McNorton, Yeend & Biel, P.C. in Mobile, Ala. David earned a B.A. in Accounting from the University of South Alabama. David has served on many local boards including the Mobile Area Council Boy Scouts of America, the Mobile Midtown Optimist Club, and the Kiwanis Club of Foley.
Chloe Mercer coordinates the Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit program for the Alabama Historical Commission in Montgomery. She guides property owners through the tax credit application process and in the rehabilitation of their historic building. Chloe also reviews federally funded projects that affect historic buildings and districts. Prior to her current position, she was design assistant for the Alabama Main Street Program. Chloe received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Design from the Clemson University College of Architecture and went on to receive a Master of Historic Preservation degree from the University of Georgia’s School of Environmental Design.
Space is limited. Please register early by calling (251) 943-1545
Registration Deadline: February 22, 2008
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Arbor Day
Saturday, Feb 23rd, 2008
The City of Foley has been participating in the National Arbor Day Foundation's Tree City, USA and Tree City, USA Growth Awards ceremony since approximately 1980. Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Saturday in February each year at 10:00 a.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion and John B. Foley Park. The event includes a brief ceremony, a special tree planting and a tree seedling giveaway. The seedlings selected change from year to year. Contact Rachel Keith at Foley City Hall at 251/943-1545 for more information. Free to the public. |
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"Let it Snow"
Saturday, Dec 8th, 2007
“Let It Snow” is an annual Winter Celebration geared toward the family. The City brings snow to Heritage Park for everyone to enjoy. Hours are from approximately 12:00 p.m. following the Christmas Parade until 4:00 p.m. There is also a Children’s Art Village, concessions, and entertainment. For more information call the Foley CVB at 251-943-1200 or checkout their website www.foleycvb.com. |
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Christmas Parade
Saturday, Dec 8th, 2007
The Christmas Parade is held the first Saturday in December. If you would like to enter a float in the parade or have other questions concerning the parade contact Richard Peterson at Riviera Utilities at 251/943-5001 for more details about this annual event. |
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Christmas in the Park
Friday, Dec 7th, 2007
The City of Foley and the Foley Revitalization and Beautification Board hold their annual Christmas in the Park celebration on the first Friday in December each year at 6:00 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion and John B. Foley Park.
The program will kicks off at 6:00 p.m. with music by local school children, hot chocolate, snacks, and visits with Santa for the children. Contestant’s Christmas Trees from the annual tree decorating contest are on display for public viewing and winners are announced during the Christmas in the Park program.
The event is free and open to the public. In the event of rain, the festivities are held at the Foley Civic Center. The City of Foley and the Foley Revitalization and Beautification Board invites everyone to join them for this fun and festive holiday event!
For more information contact Rachel Keith at Foley City Hall at (251) 943-1545 |
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Heritage Harbor Days
Friday, Nov 2nd, 2007 - Sunday, Nov 4th, 2007
Heritage Harbor Days. The City of Foley proudly presents a cultural heritage exchange between our sister city and the City of Foley in the form of a fun-filled festival in Foley Heritage Park (behind the Depot Museum) including a Free Friday night concert and Celebrate America Concert and fireworks for the Grand Finale! Produced by the Foley Convention and Visitors Bureau. For more information contact Kathy Danielson (251) 943-1200. For more information call the Foley Convention & Visitors Bureau at 251-943-1200 or checkout their website at www.foleycvb.com.
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