Community Calendar
August 30-31
The Equality Volunteer Fire Department is holding its Labor Day fundraiser with a Boston butt and rib sale. Boston butts are $35 each, and ribs are $30. Delivery dates for pickup will be from 5 to 7 p.m. August 30 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. August 31. Text orders to 256-786-1169 or 256-537-1884.
August 31
The Bibb Graves Community Center in Millerville is hosting Family Bingo Night on Saturday, August 31, from 5-8 p.m. New prizes, gift cards, and more! Food available for purchase. Bring your friends and family! Come play where everyone has fun!
October 5
Calling All Chefs! Do you have a passion for pasta and a love for cheese? Join the Ultimate Mac & Cheese Showdown at Cookin’ on the Coosa MacDown on Saturday, October 5, at the Wetumpka Farmers Market. Compete for the title of “Big Cheese” and showcase your culinary skills. Whether you’re a pro, amateur, or junior chef, this is your chance to shine! Sign up now: https://familysunshine.org/macdown. Don’t miss out!
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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The Coosa County Historical Society will be opening the Old Rock Jail beginning Sunday, April 7, from 2 to 4. The jail will be open each Sunday in April, May and June except for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. It will be closed for the months of July and August, opening back up the second Sunday in September until October 13.
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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 $6 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.
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!
Want to submit an item to the Community Calendar? Email christa@thecoosacountynews.com or call 256-377-2525.
