Demopolis Parks & Recreation Department Monthly E-Mail Newsletter
October, 2006	Have a Safe and Happy Halloween
The Month Ahead 2 – Seniors’ Day at the Ravine 3 – Two for Tuesday at The Ravine 7 – Oak Grove Baptist Church Golf Tournament 9 – Seniors’ Day at the Ravine 10 – Two for Tuesday at The Ravine 16 – Recreation Board Meeting 16 – Seniors’ Day at the Ravine Recreation Board Meeting 17 – Two for Tuesday at The Ravine 21 – Weyerhaeuser Golf Tournament 23 – Seniors’ Day at the Ravine 24 – Two for Tuesday at The Ravine 31 – Hallowe’en Mark your Calendars (November) 4 – Ravine Fall Classic Golf Tournament 20 – Recreation Board Meeting 23-24 - Thanksgiving Holidays – Recreation Office will be closed. Ravine will be OPEN	The Ravine Golf Course Hours of operation: Open 7 days a week - 8 am to 6 pm New Fees: includes cart Monday – Friday – 9 holes - $15 Monday – Friday – 18 holes - $20 Saturday/Sunday and Holidays – 9 holes - $17 – 18 holes - $25 Monthly Specials for October include: $15 after 3 pm M-F Members Appreciation Month – Play one round the next one is on us. Monday - $10 for 9 holes Tuesday – Two for Tuesday – $25 for 2 players play - 9 holes or $30 for 2 players – 18 holes Alabama/Auburn Wind Shirt Drawing – Register each time you play. Drawing to be held November 1. Smokin’ Jack’s Drawing – Register each time you play for a $5 gift certificate Eat at Smokin’ Jack’s – Register for a FREE round of golf (cart not included) Call us at 289-1414 for more information. ______________________________________________________________________ AYSA Soccer Season is now underway. If you need a schedule, contact me via email. ______________________________________________________________________ Oak Grove Baptist Church Benefit Golf Tournament The Oak Grove Baptist Church in Gallion will sponsor its 5^th annual benefit golf tournament Saturday, October 7at The Ravine. It is an 8 am shotgun start. Registration is $65 by September 30 and $70 after deadline. Format will be stroke play. Several contests will be held including Hole-In-One, Longest Drive, Closest to Pin, Pitch and Putt, and door prizes. Contact the pro shop for a registration form. For more information contact Edmonia Borden at 289-8433. _________________________________________________________________________ The Ravine Fall Classic Golf Tournament There will be a golf tournament November 4^th open to all persons interested. Details will be available soon. _____________________________________________________________________ Theo Ratliff Activity Center Free Tutoring The Theo Ratliff Activity Center received a grant from Black Belt Community Foundation to provide after school tutoring for youth in and around Demopolis Area. This project will provide a certified instructor at the center from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Assistance with home assignments will also be welcome prior to participating in sport activities at the Center. Recreation Activities Activities include adult aerobics, senior exercise program, and youth programs, It is also available for rent. The facility opens at 2:00 pm Monday –Thursday for youth basketball Call the center (289-2200) for more details. Senior Citizens Exercise Program Join us for light exercises every Monday and Wednesday at the Theo Ratliff Activity Center beginning at 10 am. Exercise on Monday begins at 11 am with board games and other activities at 10 am. ______________________________________________________________________ Pavilions for Rent The River Pavilion and the Sports-Plex Pavilion are available to the public on a first come - first serve basis, but can be reserved for birthday parties, cook-outs, etc. Contact the Parks and Recreation Office for more details _______________________________________________________________________ Points to Ponder What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything? - Vincent Van Gogh  ___________________________________________________________________ Demopolis Dixie Youth Baseball League Website For the latest information regarding the Demopolis Dixie Youth Baseball League go to http://www.eteamz.com/ddy/ _______________________________________________________________________ Lost & Found We have acquired quite a bit of items left at the Sports-Plex. Included are many gloves (how are these kids playing without a glove), several shirts, jackets, car keys, eyeglasses and other items. Please contact the office (289-2891) if you have lost an item. _______________________________________________________________________ What Do You Want or Need Please let us know how we can better serve your recreational needs. Your suggestions and comments are welcome. _______________________________________________________________________ Park & Recreation Department Website The official website for our department is www.westal.net/sportsplex. It is still under construction so all pages are not yet available. _____________________________________________________________________________ How to Contact Us Office:    289-2891 Fax:      289-2886 Mailing address: Box 580, Demopolis, AL  36732 Physical address: 957 Sports-Plex Road Email: splex@westal.net Theo Ratliff Activity Center: 289-2200 Theo Ratliff Activity Center Fax: 289-0533 – call number above to let them know you will be sending a fax Theo Ratliff Activity Center E-mail: ratliffcenter@westal.net Theo Ratliff Activity Center Physical Address: 306 1^st Avenue Jones Recreation Center and Pool: 289-0533 (please leave message if no answer) Jones Recreation Center E-mail: jonespool@westal.net Jones Recreation Center and Pool Physical Address: 403 1^st Avenue Ravine Golf Course: 289-1414 Sports-Plex Adult Concession: 289-5900 (staffed only during games) Sports-Plex Youth Concession: 289-6887 (staffed only during games) Johnny Brooker e-mail: johnny@westal.net Web site: www.westal.net/sportsplex (under construction) _______________________________________________________________________ Thank you for allowing us to visit your mailbox. We hope our online newsletter is beneficial to you and your family. If you would prefer not to receive this e-mail, please reply with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line. This newsletter is available to e-mail subscribers who express an interest in keeping up to date with activities of Demopolis Parks and Recreation Department. If you know of someone who is not subscribing to this newsletter, have him or her call or e-mail us. Hope you enjoyed the newsletter. Respectfully, Johnny Brooker Recreation Manager