Community Calendar
May 1 and 16
Registration is open for the 2026 Creek Run Festival, which will be held Saturday, May 16, for a one-day float on Hatchet Creek from King’s Bridge near Rockford to Double Bridges in the Richville community. Registration includes a meal at the end of the float, shuttle service, T-shirt, a gift bag of assorted goodies, and opportunities to win door prizes. Register by May 1 to ensure you get your T-shirt size; after May 1 shirt sizes are first come, first serve. There will be two launch times: the first at 7 a.m., and the second at 8 a.m. Registration is $40. See www.facebook.com/coosawaterways for more information.
May 23
The Equality Volunteer Fire Department will be selling Boston butts and a rack of St. Louis ribs for $35 each over Memorial Day weekend. Distribution day will be May 23, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the fire department lodge next to Quality Food Mart. For more information and to purchase, contact a member of the Equality VFD.
June 11-13
Muddy Water Bluegrass Festival will be held June 11-13 at the Weogufka Center, located at 145 Memorial Loop in Weogufka. Thursday and Friday will feature open jamming all day! Bluegrass Scramble on Friday at 6 p.m. Stage shows starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13. Saturday stage shows include the Bluegrass Scramble Band & Pine Mountain at 11 a.m., McMeans Brothers Band at 12 p.m., Cowgirl Up at 1 p.m., Bluegrass Connection at 2 p.m., McMeans Brothers at 3 p.m., Beyond Blessed at 4 p.m., Cowgirl Up at 5 p.m., and We’re Still Here at 6 p.m. Rain or shine event. Free admission, but donations appreciated. Concessions by Memphis to Bama BBQ. Bring a chair or blanket. Come try out our new dance stage! For more information or camping reservations contact Sue Baxley at 256-249-3666.
July 11
Sav-a-Life is hosting a 35th anniversary celebration on Saturday, July 11, at 5 Lee Street, Alexander City, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be inflatables, food trucks, dirty sodas, loaded teas, a dunking booth, live music, and door prizes! Fun for the whole family!
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.
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The “Old Rock Jail” in Rockford is once again open for tours each Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. until the end of June, except for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Memorial Day weekend. It will be closed the months of July and August and will reopen in September, the Sunday after Labor Day, until the end of October. Admission is $3 for adults and free for children under 12.
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.
