12th Annual Kiwanis Spring Fling
May 26 - 31
Join the Alexander City Kiwanis Club as it presents a spring fair benefiting local children’s charities. Family entertainment on-site includes rides, midway foods and other fun. The fair will be held at the Charles E. Bailey, Sr. Sportplex in Alexander City, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 6 p.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday. Admission is charged. For more information, contact Leslie Wingler at (256) 234-3432.
Antique Car Show
May 31
The Dadeville Chamber of Commerce presents an Antique Car Show on Saturday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Keebler Park in Dadeville. This fun, family event includes music, arts and crafts and concessions. Register an antique car at $15 per car, or register vendor space at $20 per booth. For more information and to register, contact Carla Berry at (256) 825-4019.
Five Star Plantation Youth Wildlife Camp
June 1- 6
Five Star Plantation presents its annual youth wildlife summer camp. Activities include instruction in traditional shotgun, rifle and pistol shooting as well as black powder shooting, archery, horseback riding, fishing, outdoor photography, compass training, deer trailing, swimming and canoeing. A field day is also included for completing the Alabama Hunter Safety Course. For more information on future camps at Five Star Plantation, contact (256) 234-0900.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Do you know where the REAL Chimney Rock is?
Did you know that the rock you are jumping off of (or watching people jump off of) isn't really Chimney Rock?
The popular jumping off spot is actually Acapulco Rock, and Chimney Rock is actually on the next island south. Chimney Rock has a definite rock formation showing off its chimney-like qualities –and believe me – you don't want to jump off of this one.
Most everyone will acknowledge one of the most popular spots to visit on Lake Martin is the 'area' widely and affectionately known as 'the rock.' Whether you are headed to Acapulco Rock, Chimney Rock Island or the bay in between – you haven't experienced Lake Martin until you've tied up there.
To read the whole story on the real Chimney Rock, read the article featured in the May 2008 issue of Lake.
Lake Magazine wants pictures of YOU!
Lake magazine is looking for pictures of you, your friends, your family and your pets at Lake Martin!
In every issue of Lake, we have a section called Lake Scene which highlights reader submitted photos. Whether you were here on vacation, were taking pictures of the local scenery, attending an event at the amphitheater, or got a great shot of someone jumping off of 'The Rock' – we'd love to print your photos in an upcoming issue of Lake!
Photos should be: AS LARGE AS POSSIBLE (but not TOO large!). If you have a 72 dpi resolution photo, the photo should be roughly 10" x 8" in size – it you have a 300 dpi resolution photo, you could submit a photo as small as 3" x 2". That way, your photo will show up clean and clear in our print publication.
You may also submit multiple photos for our "Photographer of the Month" page – featured each month in Lake. Send 4 - 8 photos of your life on Lake Martin directly to nikki@lakemartinmagazine.com for your shot at fame! Your photos could be of a particular theme (people, places or nature, etc.) or can be random shots of life on the lake.
So hurry up! You could be in the next issue of Lake!
Island Wakeboarding Heats Up Blue Creek
Island Wakeboarding School, featured in the May 2oo8 issue of Lake magazine, is sure to heat up the Blue Creek area this summer.The new business is designed to offer those of all ages the chance to learn to wakeboard, wakesurf and tow safely. Wakeboarding lessons include two 30-minute sets, with all lessons tailored to the skill level of the student. Wakesurfing, which takes place behind the boat without the use of a tow rope, is great for kids of all ages, because it is done at a speed of only 10 mph. Day camps for kids will also be available.
Rates range anywhere from $35 (on your own boat) to $450 (10 sets). Professional photography can also be purchased to document the day's events.
For more information on Island Wakeboarding, visit them online.
Wakeboarding Coach Aaron Kovak, pictured at top. Photo by Kenneth Boone Photography.
Two Groups Working for the Betterment of Lake Martin
There are now two member-driven groups working at full strength for the betterment of Lake Martin: Lake Martin Home Owners and Boat Owners (HOBOs) and the Lake Martin Resource Association (LMRA).
The HOBOs were officially formed in June of 2007, and since that time, have well over 2,000 members. The HOBOs goals for 2008, as determined by its members, are to: push for the raising of winter water levels, doing necessary legwork to receive an OAW designation from ADEM, representing the HOBO membership during the Martin Dam relicensing project and gaining better control of 'good development' and shoreline management practices. Membership dues are $15 individual, $25 family, $50 standard business and $100 supporting business. The HOBOs can be found online at: http://www.lakemartin.org.
The Lake Martin Resource Association (LMRA) was formed in 1970 to deal with low water levels on Lake Martin. In the last three years, LMRA has remained relatively quiet, but that's about to change. LMRA is in the process of revitalizing itself with a new president (J. Charles Borden), a new board, a new appeal for membership and a raft of new projects to benefit people who enjoy the lake. Individual memberships are $25 and family memberships are $40. For more information, email LMRA at lmra@lmrainfo.com.
KANSAS plays Lake Martin Amphitheater this weekend!
Tickets may be purchased through Ticketmaster.com, at all Ticketmaster outlets including Publix Supermarkets, Fry and Coconuts Music and Movie stores. To purchase by phone, call (205) 715-6000 or (800) 277-1700. Tickets are also available for purchase at the gate (while available.)
The Lake Martin Amphitheater is located on Highway 63 approximately one mile south of the Kowaliga Bridge.
Visit www.lmat.org for more information.
Join in on the fun at Art on the Lake
Children's Harbor hosts this year's Art on the Lake, one of the southeast's premier art events. Art on the Lake is a lakefront event showcasing the talent of more than 30 of the South's finest artists. Artists will be displaying and selling paintings, pottery, mixed media and jewelry. The event will be open Sunday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
The Children's Harbor campus is located 16 miles south of Alexander City, Ala. on Highway 63.
Read more about Children's Harbor by visiting: http://www.childrensharbor.com.
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