Community Calendar
November 8
A veterans tribute will be held on Sunday, November 8, at 2 p.m. at the Veterans Monument at 145 Memorial Loop, Weogufka. Rain or shine event. In case of rain, the service will be held in the Weogufka Center.
November 11
A Veterans Day Celebration, sponsored by The Goodwater Disabled Veterans Organization, will be held at 10 a.m. on November 11 at the Goodwater Auditorium, located at 166 Harris Street, Goodwater. Special guest: Central Alabama VA Healthcare System personnel. Resources will be on site for veterans and their families. For more information contact Wade McElrath at 256-749-9100.
November 16
The Coosa County Soil and Water Board will meet on Monday, November 16, at 10 a.m. at the District Office located at 226 Coosa County Road 157 in Hanover.
November 17
Homesteading 101: Class One – The Coosa County Extension presents “Homesteading 101: Seasonal Gardening and Indoor Hydroponic Growing” on November 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Rockford E-911 meeting room, located at 66 Communication Drive, Rockford. Presentations by ACES Specialist Dani Carroll and Jacob Turner. Class fee is $5. All participants must register: www.aces.edu/go/coosahydroponics. Call 256-377-4713 or email SDL0004@auburn.edu for more information.
November 19
Homesteading 101: Class Two(A) – The Coosa County Extension presents “Homesteading 101: Budgeting for Homestead Farms” on November 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Rockford E-911 meeting room, located at 66 Communication Drive, Rockford. All participants must register. Call 256-377-4713 or email SDL0004@auburn.edu for more information. All are welcome!
December 2
Homesteading 101: Class Two(B) – The Coosa County Extension presents “Homesteading 101: Home Food Budgeting and Menu Planning” on December 2 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Rockford E-911 meeting room, located at 66 Communication Drive, Rockford. All participants must register. Call 256-377-4713 or email SDL0004@auburn.edu for more information. All are welcome!
December 10
Homesteading 101: Class Three – The Coosa County Extension presents “Homesteading 101: Pond Fish Cages and Brush Fire Prevention” on December 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Rockford E-911 meeting room, located at 66 Communication Drive, Rockford. All participants must register. Call 256-377-4713 or email SDL0004@auburn.edu for more information. All are welcome!
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
Sav-a-Life will be set up in Rockford at the 4-way stop at the intersection of highways 231 and 22 across from Delta from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. They will be giving out free diapers.
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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.
