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Community Events May 6 - July 1
LakeLife 24/7 events compiled by Jackie Romine Walburn Submit events to: Events@LakeLife247Magazine.com
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MAY -
Who: Anniston Museum of Natural History What: Little Explorers Preschool Program
When: Each Tuesday in May, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Where: Museum at 800 Museum Drive, Anniston Why: Keep your preschooler entertained and engaged while learning about the world around them. Parents and caregivers encouraged to explore the museum with their children. Free to members and with museum admission.
Who: Talladega Raceway Park What: Weekly racing featuring Kids Candy Drop
When: Friday, May 6; Pits and gates open at 5 p.m.; hot laps at 7 p.m. and racing starts at 7:30 p.m. Where: Talladega Raceway Park, 4343 Speedway Blvd., Eastaboga. Why: Enjoy racing on Friday nights at Talladega Raceway Park. General admission is free. Pit admission is $20 for adults, $10 for ages 6 to 10; free for 5 and under.
and Kids Bicycle races
When: Saturday, May 7, racing starts at 7:30 p.m.; gates and pits open at 5 p.m. and hot laps at 7 p.m. Where: Talladega Short Track, 4343 Speedway Blvd., Eastaboga Why: Enjoy short track racing in variety of divisions. Grandstand admission is $12 for adults, $10 with military ID, free for ages 9 and under. Pit admission is $30 for adults; children 6 to 12, $10 and free for 5 and under.
Who: Pell City Chamber of Commerce What: Celebrate the Family Expo
When: Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Hoover Metropolitan Complex, 100 Ben Chapman Drive Why: Enjoy free family fun, great giveaways and music. Entertainment includes live music by Kevin Derryberry Ministries, free inflatable and dancing and photo opportunities with the Chick-fil-A Head of Cows. The Sozo Children’s Stuff the Truck will be onsite to accept donations of gently used clothing, shoes, household item and furniture to help at-risk children in Uganda. More information at birminghamchristian.com/event/expo.
Who: Springville Library Writers’ Group
What: Monthly support group, meeting every first Saturday When: May 7, 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: Greensport Marina in Ashville What: Greensport 2nd Annual Crawfish Boil, featuring
entertainment by the WINGNUTS
When: Saturday, May 7, noon to 4 p.m. Where: Greensport Marina at 100 Greensport Road, Ashville Why: Enjoy crawfish and music.
Who: Family Success Center What: 3rd Annual Talk Derby to Me Party
When: Saturday, May 7, 4 to 8 p.m. Where: River Rocks Landing, Gadsden Why: Grab your big hats and bow ties and watch the Kentucky Derby while sipping on signature cocktails. Tickets $50-$400 (for reserved table). Awards for best hat, best bow tie and best dressed couple. Catering by The Rail Public House. Entertainment by Ellis Enterprises. Contact Dawn Gregerson at 256-312-3296. Benefits Family Success Center’s work in child abuse prevention, financial stability coaching, counseling for adults, family and children and trauma therapy.
Who: Antique Alley What: Highway 11 Antique Alley Yard Sale
When: May 12-15, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Along Highway 11 in Attalla, Reece City and Keener, part of the 502 miles of yard sales along U.S. 11 from Meridian, Miss., to Bristol, Va. Why: Contact 256-538-3154 for vendor space information.
Who: CharACTers Children’s Theater, Gadsden What: Performances of The Wizard of Oz
When: May 13, 14 and 15. May 13 performances at 9 and 11 a.m. (school performances) and 7 p.m.; May 14, 2 and 7 p.m. and May 15 at 2 p.m. Teachers, to register a class, e-mail Hannah at Wallacehall@gadsdenstate.edu including teacher name, school, grade levels and estimated number of students, teachers, bus drivers and chaperones.
Deadline to book is May 9 or when the 60-minute show is sold out. Where: Wallace Hall, 1001 George Wallace Drive, Gadsden Why: Classic story you love brought to life by children’s theater. Tickets $10-$15.
Who: Talladega Raceway Park What: Weekly racing
When: Friday, May 13; Pits and gates open at 5 p.m.; hot laps at 7 p.m. and racing starts at 7:30 p.m. Where: Talladega Raceway Park, 4343 Speedway Boulevard, Eastaboga. Why: Enjoy racing on Friday nights at Talladega Raceway Park. General admission is free. Pit admission is $20 for adults, $10 for ages 6 to 10; free for 5 and under.
Who: Anniston Museum and Gardens What: Rock the Trails
When: May 14, 2 p.m. Where: Learning Lodge at AM&G Why: Explore three nature trails, including Mrs. Eugenia G. Brannon Nature Trail with two main loops, the Bird of Prey Trail and the Longleaf Nature Trail. Paint nature inspired images and messages on rocks and help “Rock the Trails” by placing your rock along one of trails for guests to enjoy. Program free for members and with museum admission.
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
Who: Anniston Museum of Natural History What: Creature Feature
When: Second Saturday of each month, May 14, 1 to 2 p.m. Where: Exhibit hall at the museum at 800 Museum Drive, Anniston Why: Learn about the live reptiles, mammals and birds at the museums and gardens. Program free to members with museum admission.
When: Saturday, May 14, racing starts at 7:30 p.m.; gates and pits open at 5 p.m. and hot laps at 7 p,m, Where: Talladega Short Track, 4343 Speedway Blvd, Eastaboga. Why: Enjoy short track racing in variety of classes. Grandstand admission is $12 for adults, $10 with military ID, free for ages 9 and under. Pit admission is $30 for adults; children 6 to 12, $10 and free for 5 and under. When: Saturday, May 14 Where: The Talladega Bottling Works at the Historic Square in Talladega Why: Live music, vendors and more; visit talladegabottlingworks.com for more information.
Who: The Quilters of Gee’s Bend
What: Two-day workshop with the famous quilters of Gee’s Bend and Wilcox County, Ala. Limited to 12 participants. $95 per person. Bring your own quilting supplies. When: May 13-14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Heritage Hall Museum and Arts Center, 200 South St. E, Talladega. Why: Register early for workshop by email at hhmuse@bellsouth.net, or call 256-761-1364.
Who: Gospel singers What: Gospel Music Spring Festival
When: Saturday, May 14, 2 to 6 p.m. Where: Northeast Etowah Community Center, 3733 U.S. Highway 11 North, Gadsden Why: Music by Jonathan Wilburn, The Neons, Exodus and the Fortner Brothers. Kids activities include bouncy houses and an obstacle course. Bring a lawn chair and a picnic lunch or a tent for free event. Concessions will be available and all proceeds benefit local food banks. For more information, contact Michael Bradley at 256-458-7927.
Who: Touch a Truck
What: A family-friendly event featuring a variety of vehicles for children to see and touch. When: Sunday, May 15, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: The Venue at Coosa Landing, Gadsden Why: Free to $5 admission.
Who: Logan Martin LakeFest
What: The Southeast’s largest in-water boat show and outdoor festival with music, vendors, giveaways When: Friday, May 20, 2 to 9 p.m.; May 21, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; May 22, noon to 5 p.m. Where: The Venue at Coosa Landing, Gadsden Why: Promote Logan Martin Lake and support Logan Martin Charities.
When: Friday, May 20, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Where: 5th St. Market, 439 Locust St., Gadsden Why: Be there for the yummiest day at the Farmer’s Market.
Who: Berman Museum What: Hands on History: Create Your Own Wax Seal
When: May 21, 1 to 3 p.m. Where: Berman Museum classroom, Anniston Why: Wax seals have been used since the Middle Ages to seal documents, both personal and official. Learn how seals have been used throughout history and create your own personalized seal at event. Free for museum members and with admission.
Who: Veteran’s Disaster Relief Team Inc. (VET DRTI) What: Heroes 5K Dash – Ruck/Run/Walk
When: Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. to noon Where: Noccalula Falls Campground Why: Run benefits VET DRTI’s work volunteering for cleanup efforts following natural disasters and search and recovery of missing persons. $25 entry fee. Participants must sign a waiver and have a form of ID before participating.
Who: Berman Museum What: Bug Basics
When: May 21, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Where: Learning Lodge at Berman Museum, Anniston Why: Join hobby entomologists and AM&G staff members Cecilia Johnaon and Makaila Carpenter as they demonstrate insect capturing and observation techniques. For ages 10 to adults. Program included in museum admission and free for members.
Who: Town of Attalla What: 150th Birthday Celebration for the town of Attalla
When: Saturday, May 21, 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Downtown Attalla, 5th Ave. NW and 4th St. NW. Why: Help the town celebrate 150 years with music by the Kings for Swing, fireworks and free face painting. Bring lawn chairs to the free event. Contact Lisa Spears at 256-529-7970.
Who: Talladega Raceway Park What: Weekly racing featur-
ing
Maxxemillion.
When: Friday, May 20. Pits and gates open at 5 p.m.; hot laps at 7 p.m. and racing starts at 7:30 p.m. Where: Talladega Raceway Park, 4343 Speedway Boulevard, Eastaboga Why: Enjoy racing on Friday nights at Talladega Raceway Park. General admission is free. Pit admission is $20 for adults, $10 for ages 6 to 10; free for 5 and under. Who: Talladega Classic Car Club What: Classic Car Cruise-In
When: Saturday, May 28, 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: Anniston Museum of Natural History What: Saturday Alive!
When: Each Saturday, beginning May 28, 1 p.m. Where: Learning Lodge at Berman Museum and AM&G Why: Each month at Saturday Alive!, explore a new topic and meet several of the museum’s animal ambassadors.
Who: Anniston Museum of Natural History What: Insect Pinning Workshop
When: May 28, 2 to 3 p.m. Where: AMNH classroom Why: Learn out to pin and mount insects like a pro to create stunning displays with your new entomology skill. Register online at exploreAMAG.org or call 256-237-6766. Workshop limited to 15 people, ages 10 and up. Pre-registration is required by Friday, May 27. Tickets are $5 per person. Museum members receive a $2 discount per registrant.
JUNE -
Who: Heritage Hall Museum and Arts Center What: The Watercolor Society
of Alabama’s 81st National Exhibit
When: Through June 3. Hall hours Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by special arrangement. Where: Heritage Hall Museum, 200 South St. E, Talladega Why: See the top in watercolor artistry in this annual two-month exhibition. See heritagehallmuseum.org for details.
When: Every Monday and Wednesday through September, beginning Wednesday, June 1, 7 a.m. to noon. Where: Rainbow City Muncipal City Parking Lot, 3700 Rainbow Drive, Gadsden Why: Find fresh produce from local growers.
Who: Theatre of Gadsden What: Treehouse Children’s Theater production of
Robin Hood and his Merry Men
When: June 3 at 7 p.m. and June 4 at 2 and 7 p.m. Where: Ritz Theatre, 310 Wall St., Gadsden Why: The comic retelling of the story includes thumb wars, missed cues and a slow-motion fight. Tickets $5-10.
Who: II Da MAXX band What: Summer Concert Series at the Amp
When: Friday, June 3, 9 to 11 p.m. Where: Mort Glosser Amphitheater, 90 Walnut, Gadsden Why: II Da MAXX features James and Maxine and band covering R&B, Motown, jazz, country and bluegrass, funk, hip hop, dance and reggae.
When: Every Thursday from June 3 to September 29, noon to 5 p.m. Where: 3rd St. NW and 5th Ave. NW, Attalla Why: Find fresh produce from local growers.
Who: Talladega Raceway Park What: Weekly racing
When: Friday, June 3; Pits and gates open at 5 p.m.; hot laps at 7 p.m. and racing starts at 7:30 p.m. Where: Talladega Raceway Park, 4343 Speedway Blvd., Eastaboga Why: Enjoy racing on Friday nights at Talladega Raceway Park. General admission is free. Pit admission is $20 for adults, $10 for ages 6 to 10; free for 5 and under.
Who: Talladega Short Track What: Hoke’s Bluff Farmer’s Market
When: Every Monday beginning June 6, 7 a.m. to noon Where: Hoke’s Bluff City Park, 5833 Gilliand St., Hoke’s Bluff Why: Find fresh produce from local growers.
When: Every Tuesday June to September, beginning June 7, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Glencoe Police Department, 201 Chastain Blvd., Glencoe Why: Find fresh produce from local growers. Contact tashiablackerby@cityofglencoe.net.
Who: Noccalula Park and Campground What: 8th Annual Wheels on the Hill featuring vintage and classic cars and trucks, craft and food and antique vendors. When: June 10-12, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 8 a.m. to noon Sunday. Awards ceremony noon Sunday. Admission $3 daily. Where: Noccalula Falls Park Why: Music, vendors and classic cars. Vendor registration through 5 p.m. June 9. Car registration through Saturday June 11. Information at Noccalula Falls Park Campground office at 256-549-4663.
Who: Man Up Gadsden What: The Blue Ball 2022, entertainment by Parris, food by The Rail. When: June 10, 7 to 11 p.m. $75 sponsorship. Where: Noccalula Falls Campground Why: Everyone dresses in blue and everything is decorated in blue for this charity event with live music, to benefit Man Up Gadsden’s work in men’s health and the fight against prostate and testicular cancer.
Who: Talladega Raceway Park
What: Weekly racing featuring Hot Shot Shootout
When: Saturday, June 4, racing starts at 7:30 p.m.; gates and pits open at 5 p.m. and hot laps at 7 p,m, Where: Talladega Short Track, 4343 Speedway Blvd., Eastaboga Why: Enjoy short track racing in variety of classes. Grandstand admission is $12 for adults, $10 with military ID, free for ages 9 and under. Pit admission is $30 for adults; children 6 to 12, $10 and free for 5 and under.
Who: Pell City Chamber of Commerce What: 2022 Pell City Hometown Block Party
When: Saturday, June 4, 3 to 9 p.m. Where: Historic downtown Pell City, around the St. Clair Courthouse. Why: Three stages of live music, kids area, car show and food and craft vendors. Vendor registration $50 through the chamber.
Who: Bash at the Bend
What: 8th annual concert on the banks of the Coosa River featuring Muscadine Bloodline, Ella Langley and TommyCrowder Band. When: Saturday, June 4, 4 to 11 p.m. Where: The River Lot at Tillison’s Bend, Robert Lee Road, Gadsden Why: Bash at the Bend has teamed up with 65 South, Peachtree Entertainment and great local organizations and 100% of proceeds go to local charities. Tickets at bashinthebend.com. Who: Farmer’s Market
What: Weekly racing
When: Friday, June 10. Pits and gates open at 5 p.m.; hot laps at 7 p.m. and racing starts at 7:30 p.m. Where: Talladega Raceway Park, 4343 Speedway Blvd., Eastaboga Why: Enjoy racing on Friday nights at Talladega Raceway Park. General admission is free. Pit admission is $20 for adults, $10 for ages 6 to 10; free for 5 and under.
Kids Candy Drop.
When: Saturday, June 11, racing starts at 7:30 p.m.; gates and pits open at 5 p.m. and hot laps at 7 p,m, Where: Talladega Short Track, 4343 Speedway Blvd., Eastaboga Why: Enjoy short track racing in variety of classes. Grandstand admission is $12 for adults, $10 with military ID, free for
ages 9 and under. Pit admission is $30 for adults; children 6 to 12, $10 and free for 5 and under. Who: Greater Talladega-Lincoln Area Chamber What: 2nd Saturdays
When: Saturday, June 11. Where: The Talladega Bottling Works at the Why: Historic Square in Talladega Live music, vendors and more; visit talladegabottlingworks.com for more information. Who: United Craftsmen Children’s Shoe Drive, Inc
What: Pier 59 Charity Poker Run, Cornhole Tournament
and Concert
When: Saturday, June 11. Where: Pier 59, 1366 Rivercrest Drive, Vincent Why: Live music, vendors and more; visit unitedcraftsmenchildrensshoedriveinc.org for more information.
Who: Downtown Gadsden What: Musical Mondays, monthly lunchtime event When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Monday in June through September, beginning June 13. Where: The Water Wall at 635 Broad St., Gadsden Why: Bring your lunch or buy a Dog House hot dog for Musical Mondays. Register to win a $25 gift certificate from Downtown Gadsden Association to send at any downtown shops or restaurants.
Candy Drop
When: Friday, June 17. Pits and gates open at 5 p.m.; hot laps at 7 p.m. and racing starts at 7:30 p.m. Where: Talladega Raceway Park, 4343 Speedway Blvd., Eastaboga Why: Enjoy racing on Friday nights at Talladega Raceway Park. General admission is free. Pit admission is $20 for adults, $10 for ages 6 to 10; free for 5 and under. Who: Talladega Short Track What: Weekly racing featuring Larry Spurlock
Memorial Sportsman Championship.
When: Saturday, June 18, racing starts at 7:30 p.m.; gates and pits open at 5 p.m. and hot laps at 7 p,m, Where: Talladega Short Track, 4343 Speedway Blvd., Eastaboga Why: Enjoy short track racing in variety of classes. Grandstand admission is $12 for adults, $10 with military ID, free for ages 9 and under. Pit admission is $30 for adults; children 6 to 12, $10 and free for 5 and under.
Who: Heritage Hall Museum and Arts Center What: 2022 Arts Camp for children 6 to 13
Where: Heritage Hall Museum, 200 South St. E, Talladega. Register at heritagehallmuseum.org. Why: Sculpture, painting, dance and music with performances at Historic Ritz Theater. $100 per child per session; $20 discount for additional child from same household. Materials included. Sponsors include Alabama Council on the Arts, City of Talladega, First Bank of Alabama, Historic Ritz Theater and the Jemison Carnegie Foundation.
When: Saturday, June 25, racing starts at 7:30 p.m.; gates and pits open at 5 p.m. and hot laps at 7 p,m, Where: Talladega Short Track, 4343 Speedway Blvd., Eastaboga Why: Enjoy short track racing in variety of classes. Grandstand admission is $12 for adults, $10 with military ID, free for ages 9 and under. Pit admission is $30 for adults; children 6 to 12, $10 and free for 5 and under.
Who: Talladega Classic Car Club What: Classic Car Cruise-In
When: Saturday, June 25, 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: Gadsden Symphony Orchestra
What: Space: The Final Frontier – The GSO Pops Concert When: Saturday, June 25, 7 p.m.; rain date is July 9 Where: Mort Glosser Amphitheater, 90 Walnut St., Gadsden Why: Featuring music from Star Trek, Apollo 13, Star Wars and more. Tickets $25 for adults, $20 for seniors (60 and up), $10 for students (18 and under and college students with school ID). No reserved seating. Coolers, chairs, blankets and cushions are welcome.
JULY -
When: Friday, July 1. Pits and gates open at 5 p.m.; hot laps at 7 p.m. and racing starts at 7:30 p.m. Where: Talladega Raceway Park, 4343 Speedway Blvd., Eastaboga Why: Enjoy racing on Friday nights at Talladega Raceway Park. General admission is free. Pit admission is $20 for adults, $10 for ages 6 to 10; free for 5 and under.
Nationals and Fireworks
When: Saturday, July 2. Racing starts at 7:30 p.m.; gates and pits open at 4 p.m. and hot laps at 7 p,m, Where: Talladega Short Track, 4343 Speedway Blvd., Eastaboga Why: Enjoy short track racing in variety of classes. Grandstand admission is $20 for adults, $18 with military ID, free for ages 9 and under. Pit admission is $35 for adults; $20 for children 6 to 12; free for 5 and under.
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