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 14
Join us for Goodwater Healthcare Center’s first Pop-up Shopping Event on Friday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the courtyard at the back of Goodwater Healthcare Center. Join us to shop our very own staff’s creations which showcase their individual creativity! There will be giveaways, light refreshments and more! A portion of the proceeds will benefit our resident activity fund! For more information call 256-839-6711.
March 15
Third Saturday Trade Day in Millerville coming up March 15, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. If you have never been to this event or have not been for a while you need to check it out. You never know what you might find. Free outdoor vendor setup: No charge for outside setup for vendors, yard-sale items, arts and crafts, swap meet items. For more info call 205-317-7798. Food items and soft drinks available for purchase.
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.
March 22
Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends presents “An Evening of Grand Illusions and Magical Acts featuring Master Wizard and Paranormalist David Merlin” at Bibb Graves Community Center – Patriot Café in Millerville, Saturday, March 22, at 7 p.m. Tickets $25. Doors open at 6:30. For tickets call or text your request to 256-453-5138.
April 5
The Richville Volunteer Fire Department and Neighborhood Watch will host Spring Fling from 4 to 6 p.m. on April 5, followed by Bingo at 6:30. There will be games for kids and adults alike. Donations of cakes and baked goods are needed for the cake walk, as well as new toys for the toy walk. They will also be selling concessions. More details to come.
April 10
Save the Date: The Joel D. Glover TREASURE Forest Landowner Tour will be held Thursday, April 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. The tour will be on the Kelly Property, located at 3422 Coosa County Road 5 (Marble Valley Road), Sylacauga, 35151. Topics: Pollinator Habitats, Quail Management, Trapping, and Pond Management. This event is FREE to all landowners. Reserve your seat by calling Coosa County Soil and Water Office at 256-377-4750 or Coosa County Extension Office at 256-377-4713.
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!
