Local Community Events

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  • The Little Mermaid Presentation

Friday, May 17th, Saturday, May 18th, & Sunday, May 19th at Wallace Hall in Gadsden. For more information and show times contact 256-549-8247

  • Spring After Hours

Friday, May 17th from 4 pm utnil 7 pm in the back lot of the MCEDC building in Guntersville. The event is sponsored by the Marshall County Economic Development Council. For more information: 256-582-5100.

  • Redemption 2013

Saturday, May 18th at the Gadsden Outdoor Amphitheatre from 3:30 p.m. until 10:15 p.m. Free Christian concert with free food as long as it lasts. Drama teams, local Christian artists and guest speakers.

  • Hubble Foundation Fundraiser

Saturday, May 18th at The Church at Lake Guntersville from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.hubblefoundation.org or 256-506-3354.

  • Cherokee Rose Garden Club Event

Saturday, May 18th at 1 p.m. at the Cedar Bluff Community Center. Six gardens to walk through. Tickets are $5. For more information, 256-779-6995.

  • Douglas High School Silent Auction

Saturday, May 18th at 5 p.m. Silent auction to raise money for gym improvements. Over 80 large ticket items. Door prizes every 15 minutes. $10 per ticket, meal included.

  • Lake Guntersville State Park Grand Re-Opening

Saturday, May 18th at the Lake Guntersville State Park. Tree planting at 11 a.m. followed by food, fun and other festivities. A movie will be shown at nightfall. Activities for children and adults. For more information, 256-571-5455.

  • Salvation Army Week Celebration

Saturday, May 18th from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Guntersville Salvation Army location. Free drinks, hot dogs and fixings while they last.

  • Blood Drive

Sunday, May 19th from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Summit United Methodist Church in Albertville.

  • Benefit Singing for Justin James

Sunday, May 19th from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Jasper. Tribute artists and refreshments. For more information, 205-275-9512 or 205-435-3133. 

  • House of Hope Invitational Golf Classic

Monday, May 20th at Gunter’s Landing. House of Hope is a non profit organization to help woman and children recovering from alcohol and drug addiction . For more information, 256-891-7592,  256-744-4637 or www.houseofhopeinc.com. 

  • Body 4 Believers

 Thursday, May 23rd & Thursday, June 6th at 6 p.m. at the Saint Paul United Methodist Church in Boaz. For more information, 256-593-6255

  • Celebrate Recovery 10th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, May 25th from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at CrossPoint Community Church 2730 Wills Creek in Gadsden. Everyone welcome. For more information, (256) 546-9236. 
 
Dekalb County HOSA Blood Drive

Saturday, May 30th from 8:00 to 1:30 p.m. at the DeKalb County Technology Center in Rainsville. This drive is sponsored by the Dekalb County  HOSA (Healthcare Occupations Students of America) organization.

  • Pamela Willis Art Exhibition

 Through Thursday, May 30th at the Mountain Valley Arts Council. For more information, contact 256-571-7199.

  • Riverfest 2013

Friday, May 31st and Saturday,  June 1st. Entertainment from Corey Smith, Kenny Rogers, Kate Falcon and many more. Tickets for day or weekend available. For more information visit: gadsdenriverfest.com

  • Heart Gallery Alabama

Through Friday, May 31st. Exhibits will be displayed at the Albertville Library, Arab Library, Boaz Library and Guntersville Library. Heart Gallery Alabama is a nonprofit whose mission is to promote the adoption of children in foster care.  HGA recruits professional photographers and videographers to take portraits and videos to help tell each child’s story. The portrait exhibit travels throughout the state to bring awareness of available Alabama children to prospective families.

  • Marshall County EMA/EOC Training

Friday, May 31st  from 8:30 a.m. utnil 4 p.m. at the Marshall County EMA in Guntersville. Planning for the Unique Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place Needs of People with Medical Dependencies during a Disaster Course. RSVP by March 22nd at 256-571-7329.

  • Hytop Cemetery Benefit

Friday, May 31st at 7 p.m. at Hytop Park in Hytop. Hot dogs will be served at 5:30 p.m. for donations only. Featured artists include: Heritage, Steadfast, Mercy’s Bridge and Doyle McLain.

  • Dailey & Vincent Bluegrass Concert

Saturday, June 1st at 7 p.m. at Snead State Community College Bevill Center. A jam session with local artist is scheduled for 3 p.m. to help kick off the event. For more information, 256-582-5629

  • Special Day For Special People

Sunday, June 2nd at the Sand Mountain Saddle Club. Call 256-593-9488 or 256-558-4570 for more information.

  • Summer Feeding Program

Starts Monday, June 3rd through Thursday, July 25th. Free meals for children up to 18 years old at Albertville Elementary School. Breakfast: 8-8:30 & lunch: 11:30-12:30. For more information, 256-891-1183.

  • Cave Springs Art Festival

Saturday, June 8th & Sunday, June 9th from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day at Rolater Park, 13 Cedartown St., Cave Spring, Georgia. Visit cavespringhistoricalsociety.com for more information.

  • Crunkfest 2013

Sunday, June 9th at 6 p.m. at Gadsden Convention Hall. Featuring local Chrisitian artist  B-Shoc, D-Earl, A-K , and Chozen. For more information, contact Jason Dodd at 256-478-6936

  • Beauty Pageant Fundraiser

Saturday, June 15th at the Albertville Fine Arts Building. All proceeds will go to benefit the Blessings In A Backpack Program. For more information, call 256-558-1616.

  • Medicaid Seminar

Thursday, June 20th at the Boaz Public Library at 5:30 p.m. The seminar is free to attend.

  • Boaz July 4th Festival

Saturday, June 29th in downtown Boaz. Entertainment annoucement coming soon.

  • Liberty FCM Church Extravaganza

Saturday, June 29th at 2 p.m. at the Liberty FCM Church in Dawson. Food, fun, fellowship, face painting and more. Guest singers will be Point of Honor at 6:30 p.m. For more information, 256-601-7169

  • Indie Summer Fashion Market

Saturday, June 29th at the National Speleological Society (Cahaba Shrine) at 6001 Pulaski Pike NW, Huntsville on the corner of Pulaski Pike and Winchester Road from 9:30 am until 5:30 pm. For more inforamtion contact: indieculturestyle@gmail.com

  • Above Ground Ministry Fundraiser

Friday, July 12 & Saturday, July 13th. Celebrity Gold Tournament, football camp, gospel fest fundraiser and much more. For more information, conact Gene Jelks at bama2@bellsouth.net 

  • Duck Dynasty’s Phil Roberts Appearance

Saturday, July 13th at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center in Gadsden. Tickets are currently sold out. 

  • Southside Cityfest

Saturday, July 2oth. Entertainment from Mark Chesnutt and many more. For more information visit, www.cityofsouthside.com

  • Power 107.5 fm Yard Sale

Saturday, August 3rd. Details coming soon!

  • Albertville Main Street Music Festival

Friday, August 9th & Saturday, August 10th. Entertainment from Lone Star, Night Ranger and much more. For more information visit www.mainstreetmusicfestival.com

  • 16th Annual Golf Tournament

Saturday, August 24th at Gunter’s Landing Golf Course. Registration at 11 a.m. with Shotgun starts at 12:30. Sponsored b ythe Henryville United Methodist Church.