Community Calendar
June 23-July 21
Come join the Rockford Public Library for its Summer Reading Program! The Summer Reading Program will be held June 23, and July 7 and 21, at 2:30 p.m. at Rockford Public Library, located inside Town Hall. Fun, snacks and giveaways! For more information call 256-377-4911.
July 4
The Town of Goodwater will present an inaugural fireworks show on Saturday, July 4, celebrating 250 years of the United States of America’s independence! There will be games for all ages, and food vendors will be on site with food available for purchase. Guests are invited to bring their lawn chairs or tents and enjoy the safe, family-friendly celebration with their community. No weapons, alcoholic beverages, drones, or individual fireworks permitted. The fireworks show and celebration will be held from 4 p.m. until at 166 Harris Street, Goodwater.
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!
July 15
The Coosa County Extension invites the public to a program from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on July 15 at the E-911 office in Rockford. It will be on “How Ecotourism can Benefit Your Farm.” Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Coosa Extension at 256-377-4713.
July 26
The quarterly Historical Society meeting will be held on Sunday, July 26, at 2 p.m. at The Old Rockford School. Our guest speaker will be Larry Caver with the Old Autauga Historical Society. His topic will be “Beginning: A Quest of your Family History.” The meeting is open to the public in addition to society members.
October 10
CAEC and Central Access will host a benefit fishing tournament with all proceeds going to the CAEC Lineman Scholarship Fund. The fishing tournament will be held Saturday, October 10, on Lake Mitchell at Higgins Ferry from safe daylight until 3 p.m. Guaranteed first prize of $2,500. First through fifth places paid. Registration information will be coming soon. The CAEC Lineman Scholarship Fund provides opportunities for future line workers to join the men and women already serving our communities.
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.
