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Community Events March 4 - May 7
LakeLife 24/7 events compiled by Jackie Romine Walburn Submit events to: Events@LakeLife247Magazine.com
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MARCH Who: Alabama Boat Show and Expo
What: Free event highlighting newest in boats and watercraft. Where: Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds When: Friday-Sunday, March 4-6; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday Why: Admission is free to the annual boat show with proceeds going to the AmFirst Foundation. The first 125 children in attendance each day will receive a free youth fishing rod and reel, courtesy of the Alabama Bass Trail. More information at www.alabamaboatshow.net.
Who: Pell City Line Dancers
What: Dancing with Our Stars, a performance
When: Saturday, March 5 Where: CEPA in Pell City Why: Join friends and neighbors at the annual Dancing with Our Stars event.
Who: Show Me Reptile and Exotics Show
What: Show featuring reptiles, amphibians and mammals When: Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Where: The Venue at Coosa Landing, 201 George Wallace Drive, Gadsden Why: See this exotic animal show quarterly in 2022.
Who: Springville Library Writers’ Group
What: Monthly support group, meeting every first Saturday When: March 5, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Where: Springville Library, 6315 U.S. 11, Springville Why: All writers age 18+ are invited. Who: Heritage Hall Museum
What: Helen Keller Art Show and Exhibit
When: March 8-11 Where: Heritage Hall Museum, 200 South St. East, Talladega Why: See the artwork of this famous Alabamian during limited engagement.
Who: Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee
What: St. Clair Literacy Council sponsors this spelling bee for adults Where: Pell City CEPA When: Thursday, March 10, 7 p.m. Why: Free event promoting literacy and spelling skills.
Who: Buck’s Island at Southside
What: Fish Fest 2022
When: Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Buck’s Island, 4500 Alabama 77, Southside Why: Boats in the water for demo rides Friday; seminars with vendors, pro anglers and prizes in the shop on Saturday. Free.
Who: Beer and Hymns Gadsden
What: An audience participation singing event When: Friday, March 11, 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Back Forty Beer Company, 200 North 6th St., Gadsden Why: Socialize and sing with friends at this free event, focusing on hymns for this March event. Singing is free; beer and food are not. Who: Pell City Rotary Club
What: Father Daughter Dance “Glow Crazy”
Where: Pell City High School When: Saturday, March 12, 5 to 8 p.m.
Why: $25 a couple in advance or $30 at door; $10 for each additional child. More information at www.pellcityrotary.com.
Who: Rozzy Run
What: 10K, 5K and FunRun benefitting children and families dealing with Childhood Cancer When: Saturday, March 12, beginning at 8 a.m. Where: Wilson Park, 313 Nancy Carrol Ave., Glencoe Why: Run with friends and help local charity. $20 to $30 sign-up fee.
Who: NICA Mountain Bike Race
What: Prologue TT, Black Creek Trails bike race at Noccalula Falls Park When: Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13 Where: Noccalula Falls Campground, 1660 Noccalula Road, Gadsden Why: Get ready to ride and race again in 2022.
Who: Bridal show 2022
What: Bridal show at the Woodall Building, an historic event venue in Springville When: Sunday, March 13 Where: The Woodall Building, 6415 U.S. 11, Springville Why: Built in 1880, the Woodall Building is the oldest standing commercial building in Springville and a venue for weddings and other events.
Who: Greater Talladega-Lincoln Area Chamber
What: 2nd Saturdays
Who: Pell City Chamber and Downtown merchants
What: Pell City Third Thursdays Shopping Gala
When: Thursday, March 17, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Downtown Pell City Why: Look for discount and giveaways while shopping local in downtown Pell City. Who: Anniston Museum and Gardens
What: 4th Annual Spring Garden Symposium
When: March 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Longleaf Botanical Garden Events Center Why: For the love of gardening, reserve your spot at www.exploreAMAG.org or call 256-237-6766.
Who: Anniston Museum of Natural History
What: Snakes on Spring Break Day Camp
When: Wednesday, March 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Anniston Museum of Natural History Why: Join museum educators, human and reptile, to explore snake anatomy, adaption, senses and defenses during this one-day camp. Tickets $45 per child, and AM&G members receive a $5 discount. Register by March 1 at www.ExploreAMAG.org or call 256-237-6766.
Who: What Women Want
What: Shopping with women in mind; vendors with a variety of merchandise When: March 25 and 26, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Where: The Venue at Coosa Landing, 201 George Wallace Drive, Gadsden Why: Meet your friends at the What Women Want vendor event.
Who: Talladega Classic Car Club
What: Classic Car Cruise-In
When: aturday, March 26, 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Classic Toys at 515 East Battle St., Talladega Why: Classic cars and trucks cruise in every 4th Saturday
Who: Wills Creek Spring Fling, by Wills Creek Merchants
What: Shopping and food vendors offering a variety of items When: March 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: 2817 Little Wills Valley Road, Attalla Why: Now accepting vendors; email willscreekmerchants@gmail.com for more information.
Who: Coosa Queen Riverboat
What: Cruisin’ on the River with Terry Turner When: Sunday, March 27 Where: Riverside Park Why: Enjoy entertainment, food and scenery on Logan Martin Lake. Call 205-706-2319 for details on cruises.
Who: Heritage Hall Museum
What: Watercolor workshop with artist Betty Carr
When: March 21-April 2 Where: Heritage Hall Museum, 200 South East St., Talladega Why: Learn from experts. More at www.heritagehallmuseum.org Who: Logan Martin Lake Improvement Association
What: Logan Martin Lake Clean-up
When: Tentative March 26-April 2; final details to be announced Where: Shores of Logan Martin Lake Why: Learn more and volunteer at www.lmlpa.org
APRIL
Who: The Cozy Nest
What: Rustik Bucket Vintage Market, “Feather your Nest”
When: Friday and Saturday, April 1-2; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: St. Clair Rodeo Arena, 1080 Blair Farms Road, Odenville Why: See the latest in Vintage. $5 per person.
Who: First Friday in Downtown Gadsden
What: Classic cars, motorcycles, food vendors, live entertainment. When: Friday, April 1, 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Broad Street in downtown Gadsden, which will be closed to traffic for the monthly event that’s returning in April of 2022 Why: Stores stay open late and downtown rocks with live entertainment, special events and sales.
Who: Chandler Mountain Challenge
What: Bouldering event benefiting charities, hosted by Climbers for Christ When: April 2 Where: Horse Pens 40, an historic outdoor park at 3525 County Highway 42, Steele Why: Rock Climbing challenge with a cause.
Who: 15th Annual Coosa Landing Bass Fishing Tournament
What: Annual bass fishing tournament on Neely Henry Lake When: Saturday, April 2, 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Coosa Landing, 200 Lake Street, Gadsden Why: Guaranteed prize money of $3,000 for first place, $2,000 for second; $1,500 for third, $1,000 for fourth and $750 for fifth place. Optional $20 big bass pot; will pay smallmouth and spot. Boat entry fee is $150. For more information, call Julie at Coosa Landing at 256-549-4677 or Mike Godfrey at 256-453-6546.
Who: Springville Library Writers’ Group
Who: The Princess Project
What: Event for girls 12 and under and their mothers When: April 3, 2 to 5 p.m. Where: The Venue at Coosa Landing Why: Wear your best princess outfit, enjoy special foods and Princess Punch, meeting professional princesses and posing for photos. $25 per daughter/mother and $5 per each additional child. Purchase tickets at 256-549-4730 or at the Venue at Coosa Landing.
Who: Alabama Watercolors Society National Showcase
What: Exhibit of works by Alabama watercolor artists When: April 3-June 3 Where: Heritage Hall Museum, 200 South East St., Talladega Why: See this national showcase. More information at www.heritagehallmuseum.org
Who: Smoke on the Falls BBQ competition
What: Professional and backyard barbecue teams compete. When: Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Noccalula Falls Campground, 1660 Noccalula Road, Gadsden Why: Teams from all over Alabama, Georgia, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Michigan, Mississippi, Texas, Maryland, North Carolina, Indiana, Virginia and West
Virginia and Texas compete. Enter at gadsden.recdesk.com.
Who: 3rd Annual Eagle Rock Easter Classic
What: Cycling event to benefit Eagle Rock Boys Ranch that provide safe and nurturing homes for at-risk young men. When: Saturday, April 16, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Rainbow Middle School, 454 Lumley Road, Rainbow City Why: Cycle the scenic roads of southern Etowah and northern St. Clair counties. Registration ($50-$60) at bikereg.com/eagle-rock-easter-classic. Who: Greater Talladega-Lincoln Area Chamber
What: 2nd Saturdays
Who: Coosa Queen Easter Bunny + Mickey and Minnie Cruise
What: Spring and Easter themed cruise on the 58-foot riverboatThe Coosa Queen. When: Saturday, April 16 Where: Riverside Park, 230 Depot St., Riverside Why: Bring youngsters cruising with the Easter Bunny and Friends. Call 205-706-2319 for details on cruises.
Who: Talladega Classic Car Club
What: Classic Car Cruise-In
When: Saturday, April 23, 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Classic Toys at 515 East Battle St., Talladega Why: Classic cars and trucks cruise in to be admired
Who: Gadsden Symphony Orchestra Classics Concert
What: Outdoor concert featuring compositions by Shostakovich, Bernstein and Franck When: Saturday, April 23, 7 p.m. (Rain date is April 30) Where: Mort Glosser Amphitheater, 90 Walnut St., Gadsden, 35901 Why: Classical music outdoors; tickets $25 for adults, $20 for seniors (60 and up), $10 for students (18 and under and college students with school ID). Coolers, chairs, blankets and cushions are welcome.
Who: Geico 500 NASCAR Race
What: 53rd edition of the Spring Race at Talladega Superspeedway When: Sunday, April 24 Where: Talladega Superspeedway, Lincoln Why: Experience one of the fastest and most competitive super speedways.
Who: Horse Pens 40 Songwriter Fest and Arts and Crafts show
What: Socially-distanced weekend of music, incredible songwriters, arts and crafts and the beauty of Horse Pens 40. When: April 29 and 30 Where: Horse Pens 40, 3525 County Highway 42, Steele Why: Enjoy weekend of music and camping. Weekend lineup to be announced. Advanced tickets: $15 for Friday, $20 for Saturday, $35 for two-day pass, $15 for camping. Day of show: Friday, $20; Saturday $25; two-day pass, $45.00. Tickets available online at cnpentertainmentllc.ticketspice.com/ hp-40-songwriter-arts--crafts-festival-3rdannual
Who: Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama
What: National IndyCar race at Barber Motorsports Park When: Friday and Saturday April 29-30 Where: Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds Why: Witness the sights, sounds and thrills of fast-paced IndyCar racing.
MAY Who: Springville Library Writers’ Group
Who: Homestead Hollow Spring Arts and Crafts Festival
What: Family friendly event with vendors offering arts, crafts and food. When: May 13-15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Where: Homestead Hollow, 1161 Murphee Valley Road Why: Fun crafts day; adults, $8; Children 3-12, $4; Under 2 free. More at homesteadhollow.com.
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