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Crane Hill Communities Volunteer Fire and EMS Department 40th Birthday Celebration
Stop by Crane Hill Fire Station #1 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday May 7 to help us celebrate. We are celebrating our 40th Birthday! We are also honoring three of our members who were there in the beginning and still serve our communities today. So stop by and say “Hi.”
Better Business Bureau Shred Day
May 7, 9 a.m.-noon at King Edward Plaza Shopping Center, Second Avenue Southwest.
Drive up and drop off your sensitive documents, old electronics and prescription drugs to be securely disposed of on-site for free! Documents will be shredded, and electronics will be wiped clean of your personal information before being recycled. Limit of three bags or boxes per person, and no cardboard or three-ring binders will be accepted.
Annual Ladies Tea
The Friends of the Lawrence County Public Library will host their annual Ladies Tea at the Joe Wheeler Home on May 7, from 2-4 p.m. The menu will include fresh baked scones, fresh fruit, savories, sweets and sorbet. Three organic teas from Light of Day will feature a light, a dark and a fruity tea. Music will be provided by the Zills Family, Rod Wallace and Larry Smith. The speaker will be Judge Angela Terry. For more information, please call 256-974-0883, 256-974-7620 or 256-974-4766.
Rummage Sale
Trinity Lutheran Church, 505 Commercial Street, Hanceville, will have a rummage sale on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7, beginning at 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit the youth group, who will be attending the 2016 National LCMS Youth Gathering and Missions in New Orleans.
Fairview High School Band Community Yard Sale
May 7 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Fairview Town Park. Multi-family donations. Something for everyone! All proceeds go toward purchasing new band uniforms. Booth spaces are $10. For more information or to donate, call or text Michelle at 256-531-2548 or Julie at 256-531-6504. fairviewbandboosterclub@gmail.com
Fr. Zachary of the Mother of God May 7 Retreat
We would love to invite all of you to join the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Retreat on Saturday, May 7. Fr. Zachary, SOLT, will be giving two conferences, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. There will be a Noon Day Mass along with confessions at 3 p.m. Please bring your own lunch.
Ground Zero Men’s Conference- Center for Rapid, Intense Change
Saturday, May 7, 8:30 a.m.-noon at WSCC School of Nursing Building. This conference will empower males, ages 10 and up, to be the men God has created them to be in an effort to help them understand the importance of their leadership role and involvement in the home, the family and the community. The event will provide tools to guide them as they walk through the struggles of daily life and give them a support group to move forward as they strengthen our community. Speakers: Mark “Oz” Geist, member of the Annex Security Team that fought the Battle of Benghazi and co-author of "13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi."; Chette Williams, chaplain for Auburn University Football and campus director for Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Jerry Lawson, Lead Pastor, Daystar Church serving multiple communities throughout North Alabama. http://qrne.ws/zero
May 6-7, 2016, at Depot Park, a host of local farmers will offer strawberries to purchase both days of the event. Strawberry-themed foods, ice cream, drinks and more will also be a part of the festival. Huge lineup of music, free kids’ games and rides, dozens of craft vendors and a car show. Food trucks will also be on-site both days. The festival will run from 4-10 p.m. on Friday, and 8 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday. For more information on CP&R’s 2016 Strawberry Festival, visit www.cullmanrecreation.org or call 256-734-9157.
Cullman County Saddle Club Horse Show
Saturday, May 7 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
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.
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.
