Community Calendar
April 27
Mule Day at the Weogufka Center will be Saturday, April 27, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Join us for a fun day of music, food, vendors, mules, Children’s Farm Center, and so much more! Admission is $5 per vehicle. For vendor or camper space call Melvin Palmer at 256-249-8885. Sausage biscuits will be sold beginning at 7 a.m. We will also be selling our fried apple pies!
April 28
CANCELED: The Coosa County Historical Society meeting set for Sunday, April 28, has been postponed. It will be announced when it is rescheduled.
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Beekeeping day on the farm: Dive into the wonderful world of beekeeping – hands in the hive! This is a one-day class offered and taught by Alabama Master Beekeeper and 2022 Alabama Beekeeper of the Year Allyson Andrews. The class will be held April 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. A beekeeping equipment vendor will be present, and nucs will also be available for purchase. Class fee is $50, payable via check, cash, or Venmo. The class will be held at Andrews’ farm, located at 2232 Chana Creek Road, Eclectic. For questions or to register, contact Andrews at 334-799-2254 or allyson.andrews@icloud.com.
May 2
The Richville Neighborhood Watch will meet Thursday, May 2, at 6:30 p.m. at the Richville Fire Department. A potluck supper begins at 6 p.m. Come out and find out what’s going on in our community.
May 4
AltaPointe will host the “Stepping up Together for Mental Health” event on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blue Bell Park in Sylacauga. The event highlights May being Mental Health Awareness Month, and this event will be for people of all ages. There will be live entertainment, food vendors, children’s activities, and numerous agencies that serve Talladega and surrounding counties will be setting up and passing out resources and information. Agencies interested in participating in this event are asked to RSVP to pself@altapointe.org or call 334-580-7955 for more information on participating.
May 14
Empowered to Conquer’s Annual Night of Vision will be held at 6 p.m. May 14 at the Weogufka Family Worship Center, located at 20771 Coosa County Road 29, Weogufka, 35151. Join us in celebrating 15 years of building hope in the hearts of students. RSVP by April 30 at www.empoweredtoconquer.org.
May 18
Save the date, May 18, Walk-A-Thon/Old Fashion May Day. Please join the Coosa County Training/J. D. Thompson H.S. Alumni members for a day of family fun. Event details will be published soon.
May 25
The Equality Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its Memorial Day Fundraiser Boston Butt and Rib Sale. Boston butts are $35 each, and a rack of ribs is $30. The delivery date will be May 25, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the lodge next to Quality Food Mart in Equality. Can pick up Friday night. To place an order, contact Jackie Dean at 256-786-1169 or 256-329-9300 (home), Jean Moe-Prince at 256-537-1884, or email equalityvfd@outlook.com. Call, email, or text your order, and make sure you get a response to confirm it is received.
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.
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Richville Neighborhood Watch will be held the first Thursday of each month at the fire department, 13185 Coosa County Rd. 14, Rockford, 35136. The gathering begins with a potluck meal at 6 p.m., and the meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Come out and see what is happening in your community.
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The Coosa County Historical Society will be opening the Old Rock Jail beginning Sunday, April 7, from 2 to 4. The jail will be open each Sunday in April, May and June except for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. It will be closed for the months of July and August, opening back up the second Sunday in September until October 13.
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!
