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Mondays in October
Fundraising dinners will be held every Monday in October with food being served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Both dine-in or to-go plates will be available, and 100% of every donation will go toward the much-needed pool repairs and a new pavilion for the Poplar Point Camp in Hanover. These meals will be held October 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31. Join us for the meals at Poplar Center Dining Hall, located at 191 Poplar Point Camp, Rockford. The menu and more details about the projects can be found on the camp’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
October 14
The Coosa County Cattlemen’s Association will have its Fall Steak Supper on Friday, October 14, at 6:30 p.m. The supper will be held at the Cattlemen’s Barn on U.S. Highway 231 in Hanover. Members eat free; however, guests are requested to pay $15 each.
October 15
The City of Goodwater and Goodwater Youth Development & Recreation Center presents Goodwater October Fest beginning at 9 a.m. on October 15. Enjoy the family-friendly activities, including live entertainment, food trucks, local vendors, games, activities, and much more! All churches and businesses are welcome to participate! Location will be downtown Goodwater. Vendor setup starts at 6 a.m. Small vendors: $25. Food trucks: 75. For more information and vending, call 256-743-1252.
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It’s hard to say goodbye – Vintage Sale will be held Saturday, October 15, beginning at 8 a.m. Drop by for some rare and unique finds! Our family believes that less is more and that whatever we put up for sale in our yard will be another person’s treasure, so come see what you can find during our Vintage Sale at 8609 Alabama Highway 22, Rockford, 35136.
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Free pancake breakfast at the old Kellyton schoolhouse from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 15. Sponsored by Ken Whitehead.
October 15-October 29
Meet the Republican Party candidates! Breakfast with the Candidates will be held each Saturday from Sept. 3 through Oct. 29 from 8-10 a.m. at Triple R Cafe in Rockford. You’ll never know who you will meet – local, state, or national candidates! Come break bread with us! For more information contact coosacountyrepublicans@gmail.com.
October 20-November 3
An evening opportunity to meet the Republican Party candidates! Pizza and Politics will be held each Thursday from Sept. 8 through Nov. 3 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Twenty-Two & Crew in Rockford. Thursdays are pizzas two for $22, plus other great food on the menu! Again, you’ll never know who you will run into! For more information contact coosacountyrepublicans@gmail.com.
October 17
The Coosa County Soil and Water Conservation District supervisors will meet on Monday, October 17, at 10 a.m. at the Coosa Soil and Water District Office located at 226 Coosa County Road 157, Rockford.
October 20
The Coosa County Forestry Landowner Tour will be held October 20 at the Robinwald Farm, located at 12080 Alabama Highway 22, Rockford. Topics will include trapping, brown spot needle blight in loblolly pine, mid-rotation release, and native grass. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Cost: Free. Two hours professional logging manager and continuing forestry education certification credits. Light morning refreshments and lunch provided. Registration deadline: October 17. Register by calling the Coosa County Extension Office at 256-377-4713 or the Coosa County Soil and Water Conservation District at 256-377-4750.
October 21-December 16
BridgeWays is introducing its newest program, Kids’ Night Out/Parents’ Night Off! This program will be held one Friday night per month, and is scheduled for October 21, November 18, and December 16. Themes will change each month. Dinner included, as well as all activities, games, crafts, and more! All current PK-fifth graders welcome. Cost: $12 per youth, per month. Drop off begins at 5:30 p.m. Pickup by 9 p.m. Program will be held at our new Program Center at 9922 U.S. Highway 231, Rockford. Registration link: https://bridgewayscoosa.campbrainregistration.com.
October 22
Coosa County Democratic Party Political Rally will be held Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the J.D. Thompson Alumni Building, Cottage Grove, at 1 p.m.
October 27
The J.D. Thompson High School Alumni Association will host a fall festival for senior citizens on October 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This fun festival will take place at the white elementary alumni building located at 1854 Coosa County Road 93 in the Cottage Grove community. Activities for all age groups; a snack will be served. No charge, but there is a request of a $5 donation for the festival. Dominoes, bingo, checkers, pumpkin decorating, health and wellness sessions, and more.
October 29
Join us for Old Farm Day at the Weogufka Center from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. to enjoy arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, great music, and much more! The Weogufka Center is located at 145 Memorial Loop, Weogufka, 35183. Admission: $5 per car. Come join us for this great family-friendly event!
October 31
The Town of Rockford will hold a Halloween Trunk-or-Treat event October 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. along Main Street in downtown Rockford.
November 11
Join the Town of Rockford as we celebrate Veterans Day on November 11 at 6 p.m. at the Rockford Event Center, located at 333 School Street. Dinner will be served. It is free for to all Coosa veterans and one guest. Don’t miss our special tribute to Coosa’s WWII veterans. Contact Town Hall at 256-377-4911 to RSVP.
December 10
Rockin’ Coosa Christmas event will be held December 10 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. We will have plenty of fun festivities including vendors with food, items for purchase and games for children. The library will be holding an open house inside Town Hall with additional fun festivities.
Weekly
The Goodwater Youth Development and Recreational Center is open to the public weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and practice days for the travel ball team are those same days from 5 to 6 p.m. Cheerleader practice is held on Wednesdays and Fridays. For more information, call 256-743-1252.
Monthly
The Friends of Flagg Mountain host a potluck dinner (bring something to share) with entertainment by local musicians on the First Friday of every month. Bring a chair and join the fun and fellowship with dinner starting at 6 p.m. For more information, see the Friends of Flagg Facebook page or contact Jodi McDade at 334-651-5226 (leave a message).
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The Coosa County Republican Party meets the fourth Monday of every month at the Coosa County E-911 building in Rockford with refreshments at 6 p.m. and the meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. For more information email coosacountyrepublicans@gmail.com.
Quarterly
The Hanover Community Club and Neighborhood Watch will now hold quarterly gatherings at Andrews Chapel. These quarterly gatherings are held on the third Tuesday of March, June, September, and December at Andrews Chapel Fellowship Hall at 6 p.m. Everyone is cordially invited and encouraged to attend. Y’all come!
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The Coosa County Historical Society is looking into adding names to the Veteran’s Memorial near the old rock jail in Rockford. The organization is currently seeing how many would be interested in having a name placed on the monument. Currently they only need your name and contact information. They would need at least 10 names to keep the cost affordable. They would then contact those interested to give them the cost and payment information. If you are interested, please email Sheila Ward at wardgrand6@gmail.com, text her at 334-414-7147, or mail your information to the Coosa County Historical Society; P.O. Box 5; Rockford, AL 35136.
Want to submit an item to the Community Calendar? Email christa@thecoosacountynews.com or call 256-377-2525.