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Cullman AYSO In-Store Registration and Shop Day
Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Dick's Sporting Goods in Cullman. Ages 4-18 by July 31. Visit www.eayso.org to register first.
Brickyard Meats Customer Appreciation Day
Saturday, May 21, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Brickyard Meats, 257 County Road 471, Cullman, Alabama 35055 Come out for great sales! Door Prizes! Hamburgers and Hotdogs!
Bouncing for Dollars
On Saturday, May 21 from noon- 4 p.m. Warren’s Home Décor, LLC will host an autism awareness fundraiser. All money from the store’s event, Bouncing for Dollars, will go to support the Cullman Autism & Special Needs Family Support Group. The event is simple. There will be two bounce houses set up at the Warren’s Home Décor, LLC location. There will also be popcorn and juice – available to everyone for dollar donations. Warren’s Home Décor, LLC is located at 1622 Second Ave. NW in Cullman.
Pickin’ and Piddlin’ at Old Logan School
Saturday, May 21 at 6 p.m. Admission is FREE. We will have BBQ plates, hot dogs and snacks, but “the food ain’t free – this is a fundraiser.” Event will feature pickin’ by Chimney Branch & Behind the Times and piddlin’ by local folks. If you believe you are a good storyteller and would like to participate, contact us! Nan Young 205-790-1194 or jnfyoung@bellsouth.net; Blake West 256-734-0026 or cblakewest@gmail.com. 4000 County Road 831, Logan, AL 35098.
Sweet Potato Drop
Saturday, May 21 at 9 a.m. at the North Alabama Agriplex. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! The North Alabama Agriplex is partnering with the Society of St. Andrew to reduce food waste and help feed the hungry. This is a fantastic Event for ages 3 to 103. Please stop by and help end hunger in your community. This is a special event because the sweet potatoes being donated are from a local farm here in Cullman County. Look forward to seeing Y’all and call 256-297-1044 if you have any questions.
Berlin/Fairview Volunteer Fire & Rescue Station 3 Grand Opening
It’s been a long time in the making, but on Saturday, May 21 the new Berlin/Fairview Volunteer Fire & Rescue Station 3 will officially open for business. There will be a grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. at the station, located at Alabama Highway 69 North and County Road 1651.
Denim & Diamonds Preakness Party to Benefit Hope Horses, Inc.
The Denim & Diamonds Preakness Party to benefit Hope Horses, Inc. will be on Saturday, May 21 at St. Bernard Abbey. Tickets: Individual $75; Couple $150 Send your ticket donation to: Hope Horses, Inc., 1301 Convent Road NE, Cullman, AL 35055. For more info, call 256-841-6290. 4:00 Pre-Race Social Hour & Hors D'oeuvres; Opening of Silent Auction; 5:15 "The Preakness Stakes;” 6:30 Speaker Andrew Winfrey; 6:45 Live Auction; 7:00 Live Music; 8:00 Closing of Silent Auction.
4th Annual Paddle at the Rock
Saturday, May 21 at 8 a.m. Register at https://paddleguru.com/races/PaddleattheRock2016/register. This is the 4th annual Paddle at the Rock at the new location at Smith Lake Park, hosted by Smith Lake Paddle Boards. The 6-mile Long Course and 3-mile races will be part of the Southern Stoke Paddle Series. The LONG COURSE race will also be the first of two legs in the Black Warrior SUP Championship. The second race will be the Black Warrior SUP Championship on the Black Warrior River in downtown Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Racers wanting to qualify for the two race championship must participate in both races. Championship winners will be determined by cumulative total time from both races. Trophies will be awarded to the overall Black Warrior SUP Companionship series winner. There will be three races with awards. All proceeds will benefit the Bell Center for Early Childhood Intervention. For details email us at info@smithlakepaddleboards.com
https://paddleguru.com/races/PaddleattheRock2016
Living Bread Food Ministry
Saturday, May 21. Provides food to struggling families in the Hanceville and Garden City zip codes, from 9-11 a.m. Located at 704 Commercial St. in Hanceville. Call 256-352-5536 for information.
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.
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.
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.
