Community Calendar
December 19
Coosa County RSVP is hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Friday, December 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rockford Event Center, located at 333 School Street, Rockford. Come give blood and get an exclusive long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt (limited quantity). To schedule an appointment visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code CoosaCoAL. Give something that means something – give blood.
December 20
Millerville’s Third Saturday Trade Day will be held from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, December 20, at the Millerville Community Center, located on Hwy. 9 between Ashland and Goodwater). Many items are for sale in the school building. You can set up outside to sell your items at no cost. Food items are available. Call 205-317-7798 for additional information.
December 23
NEW DATE: Please note that the Caroling at The Tracks event planned for Thursday, December 18, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, December 23, at 5 p.m. because of the forecast for rain. The McElraths invite all to come out to celebrate the Christmas season with them at “Caroling at The Tracks” from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 23, with many festivities and activities for children. The event will be held at the new The Tracks facility, which is the former Southern Casket Company in Goodwater.
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 $8 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!
