Community Calendar
February 5-April 9
Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama Inc., along with the Coosa County Extension Office and Coosa County Chamber of Commerce, are once again sponsoring a free tax assistance program. Certified and trained tax preparers will provide free tax assistance and electronic filing of federal and state income tax forms in Rockford for those who are eligible for the free program. This service will be available every Wednesday from February 5 through April 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rockford Methodist Church, 9916 U.S. Hwy. 231. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will have priority. Call VCCA in Alexander City at 256-234-0347 to make an appointment for the Rockford location.
March 6
Alabama Forestry will host its annual tree giveaway on Thursday, March 6, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Rockford Event Center. Trees available this year are: Eastern red bud, flowering dogwood, persimmon, red maple, bald cypress, white oak, and pecan. Trees are available on a first come, first serve basis while they last. For more information, contact the local Alabama Forestry office at 256-377-4750.
March 17
The Coosa County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet on Monday, March 17, at 10 a.m. at the District Office located at 225 Coosa County Road 157 in Hanover.
June 16-18
Summer Camp is June 16-18 at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana. Registration for regular 4-H Summer Camp is now open in 4HOnline. 4-H members ages 9-13 are invited to participate. Coosa County 4-H has 20 camp spots, and they are available on a first come, first served basis. Register in 4HOnline at v2.4honline.com. Payment can be made in full in 4HOnline. Camp fee is $175. Camp session for Coosa County is scheduled for Session 5: June 16-18. Registration for Teen 4-H opens on February 3 for camp for ages 14-18. Need to know more? Call or email Raeden Gagliano, 4-H YDC for Coosa and Clay counties, at 256-354-5976 or rcg0043@aces.edu, or call the Coosa County Extension Office at 256-377-4713.
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
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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Monthly breakfast returns to West Coosa Senior Center! The West Coosa Senior Center in Stewartville will host breakfast on the fourth Saturday of each month from 7-10 a.m. at the center, located at 47 Coosa County Road 70, Sylacauga, 35151 (the old Stewartville School). Breakfast is $6 per plate with choice of ham, bacon, sausage, eggs, gravies, and more! Dine in or call ahead at 256-249-2024 to carry out. Donations appreciated! Breakfast will be served monthly now through October, with it not being held in November or December.
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West Coosa Friday Night Dance & Dine will be held the second Friday of each month at the West Coosa Senior Center! Live oldies music by The Misfitz Band, Potluck supper – bring your favorite covered dish to share. Doors open at 5 p.m., and supper starts at 5:15 p.m. Admission is FREE! This is a family friendly event – no alcohol! Friday Night Dance & Dine is proudly sponsored by J&J Pest Away. The senior center is located at 47 Coosa County Road 70, Stewartville, 35151.
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!
