Community Calendar
September 10 & 19
Providence Baptist Church’s 3rd Annual Bass Tournament will be held Sept. 19. Registration that day begins at 4 a.m. with put in at safe daylight at Barrett’s Landing on Lake Mitchell. You may pre-register by mail by September 10 by mailing a check payable to the church (P.O. Box 65; Rockford, AL 35136) or by scanning the QR code on the flyers. Entry fee is $110 per boat, which includes big fish payout. Guaranteed $1,000 first place. Payout will be 1-in-7 after 10 boats (all proceeds to be paid out in winnings). Weigh-in is at 2 p.m. Call Wayne Ward at 334-467-7660 with any questions.
September 21
The monthly meeting for Coosa County Soil and Water Conservation District will be on Monday, September 21, at 10 a.m. at the District Office located at 226 Coosa County Road 157 in Hanover.
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The Rockford Utilities Board will meet at 6 p.m. at the Board Office on Monday, September 21. The Utilities Board is located at 9301 U.S. Hwy. 231, Rockford, near Dollar General. For more information call 256-935-4004.
October 1-3
Sylacauga, Marble Valley Volunteer Fire Department is now accepting donations for our 13th Annual Open House / Yard Sale Fundraising Event, which will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 1-3 (rain or shine), at 2373 Coosa County Road 5, Sylacauga (also known as Marble Valley Road). Sale runs 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you would like to donate items for our sale please call 256-249-4996 or 256-404-2057 to schedule a pickup or drop off time. All donations are 100% tax deductible. We hope to see you all at the sale!
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.
October 25
The Coosa County Historical Society will have its regular quarterly meeting on Sunday, October 25, at the Rockford Senior Center at 2 p.m. This will be a “Show and Tell” so bring your interesting artifacts to show. All are welcome to attend.
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 October. Admission is $3 for adults and free for children under 12. Come enjoy touring the old jail and museum while you can, before it closes for the season at the end of October!
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.
