Saturday, April 30, is PACKED with all kinds of events! If you know of something we don't, please email us at news@cullmansense.com. Listings are free!
Cullman County Saddle Club Horse Show
Saturday, April 30 at L&S Arena, 256 County Road 643, Cullman, AL 35055. Starts at 2 p.m., gates open at noon. Gate fee of $4, 6 & under free. If you have questions, please call Ann Irani at 256-347-6340
Swamp John’s Dinner
Saturday, April 30 from 4-7 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church in the Fellowship Hall. $11 per plate, eat-in or carry-out. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Sponsored by Charity Circle.
International Tabletop Day
Saturday, April 30, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. at Comfort Suites, 2048 St. Joseph Drive NW. An event created by Wil Wheaton, International Tabletop Day is a celebration for all the fans of tabletop gaming. A single day where the whole world is brought together in a common purpose of spending time together and having fun. Due to age restrictions on most games, we recommend all children under the age of 10 be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Annual Highway Pickers Yard/Antique Sale
Friday and Saturday, 29-30 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Highway Pickers Antique Flea Mall and Market. YOU NEED TO COME BY AND SIGN UP TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!!! Highway Pickers dealers can get a spot for free. General public can reserve spots for $5. “2 Old Dogs” will be serving BBQ, smoked bologna sandwiches, Icees, lemonade and sweet tea. 1354 US Highway 278 W, 256-841-5293.
Wallace State hosting Homegrown Music Festival
As part of its 50th Anniversary Celebration, Wallace State Community College is hosting its first Homegrown Music Festival featuring family-oriented musical entertainment, food, games and activities. The event will be held on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts, with scheduled performances by Tangerine Tambourine, Wallace State Singers, Wallace State Jazz Band, WSCC Concert Choir, WSCC Concert Band, Round 2, Three on a String, Edd Jones Orchestra. Admission is free. Food trucks will be on site as well as student clubs and organizations. For information, contact Stefany Pate at 256-352-8277 or stefany.pate@wallacestate.edu.
Cross Baptist Church Singing
The Freedom Quartet will be at Cross Baptist Church, on Saturday, April 30, at 6 p.m. A love offering will be accepted. For more information, call 256-990-6345.
Busy Bee Café Annual Reopening Celebration
On Saturday, April 30, starting at 6 p.m., the Busy Bee Café will hold what has become an annual celebration of its reopening back in 2012 after being destroyed by the tornadoes of April 2011. Festivities will include live music from Tres Locos.
Good Hope Decoration
Good Hope Public Cemetery will hold its annual Decoration Weekend on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday May 1.
The North Alabama Agriplex Harvest to Home Fundraiser and Silent Auction
Saturday, April 30. On Saturday, April 30, the North Alabama Agriplex will host its second annual Harvest to Home Fundraiser event starting at 6 p.m. Between 6-6:30 p.m., those in attendance will compete in a silent auction. At 6:30 dinner will be served and will feature all local produce, such as strawberries and sweet potatoes. After the dinner, and during desert, guests will get one final chance to bid on items at the silent auction. Results are set to be announced around 8 p.m. The event will be held at the Heritage Center at 1714 Tally Ho St., in the Poultry and Egg Association Pavilion. Ticket sales are through this link: http://goo.gl/forms/1TFmEXCOhq.
CP&R Therapeutic Recreation Program Barn Party!
The program uses recreational activities, leisure and play to enhance the quality of life for individuals with physical, mental, social or emotional limitations or abilities. For any questions regarding the program contact Kelly Pulliam at 256-734-9157 or kpulliam@cullmanrecreation.org. The Barn Party is Saturday, April 30, 1-3 p.m. at the HOPE (Horses Offering People Encouragement) Facility at 1301 Convent Road NE. There will be food, games, face painting and horses.
Cullman Rescue Squad Car Show
On Saturday, April 30, the Cullman Rescue Squad will hold a car show at the Cullman County Fairgrounds. The squad hopes to make the show an annual event. Registration will start at 8:30 a.m., and the event itself will be going by 9 a.m. The judges will begin their assessment of the cars at 1 p.m. To pre-register an automobile or to be a vendor, call 256-739-0786 or 256-595-7814 to get more information.
Special Olympics Fundraiser
Law enforcement officers will be conducting their biggest fundraiser of the year for Special Olympics at BOTH Cullman Wal-Mart locations, South on Olive Street and North at Hwy. 157, on Saturday, April 30, from 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. Officers from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office and Cullman Police Department will be collecting donations and selling T-shirts. This is a lead-up to the Torch Run on Tuesday.
Cullman Farmers Market – Festhalle
Fresh, local produce, breads and meats, along with plants and crafts. The Farmers Market is now open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. through October. Located at 209 First Ave. NE.
Hanceville Farmer's Market
The Hanceville Farmer's Market has locally-grown fruits, vegetables and meats, as well as arts and crafts. They are open on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Located at 200 Bangor Ave.
City of Hanceville Kids’ Fish-o-Rama
On Saturday, April 30, and the following Friday, May 6, the City of Hanceville will host its annual Fish-O-Rama, with kids and senior citizens having the respective days to themselves. On each day, the free event will begin at 7:30 a.m. with registration at Hanceville’s Veteran’s Park. The event will begin wrapping up at around 10:30 a.m. each day, and by 11a.m. the prizes and winners will be announced. There will be a first, second and third place for each event, as well as a “most fish caught,” and “biggest fish caught” prize. There will be lunch offered and door-prizes as well on each day of the event.
CP&R Community Classes- Rock Climbing
Hurricane Creek Park – Saturdays at 10 a.m., $25, call to register at 256-734-2125. For more information, contact Waid Harbison at 256-734-9157.
April 2016 Historic Walking Tours- Last Chance!
Community historians will guide free tours through the historic Cullman. The hour-long tours start at 10 a.m. on April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 on the steps of the Cullman County Museum located at 211 Second Ave. NE. For more information, call the museum at 256-739-1258 or 1-800-533-1258.
War Recovery
From 1-2 p.m. at Redemption Assembly of God. 516 Shaeffel Rd. Cullman. We have court refer. in Cullman Co. Call Susan, 256-620-6966 for more info.
Saving Forgotten Warriors
Organization helps area disabled and in-need veterans. Volunteers are needed and donations are accepted. See Facebook page “SFW” for more info or call Jeremy (352-440-4076), Tammy (256-286-3136) or Josh (256-615-5263).
AA Meeting
The Cullman Downtown Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 1519 St. Joseph St. NW. Every day at noon will be an open discussion meeting, Sunday at 7 p.m. is an open discussion and speaker meeting, Tuesday at 7 p.m. is an open discussion meeting (with meal at 6:30 p.m.), Wednesday at 7 p.m.; Thursday at 10:30 a.m. is women's big book study; and Friday at 7 p.m. is a closed discussion meeting (no card signed). All meetings are non-smoking. The last Tuesday of each month is open speaker meeting/ birthday night. For more information, contact the AA coordinator at 256-736-6000.
