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Check out all the upcoming community events!
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Veterans Day Parade
Nov. 6
American Legion Post 64 will host its annual Veterans Day Parade Nov. 6 in downtown Russellville. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. Veterans who wish walk or ride in the parade will start gathering a little after 1 p.m. at the A.W. Todd Centre in downtown Russellville.
BTCPA’s “Murder Me, Murder Me Not”
Nov. 10-13
The Bay Tree Council for the Performing Arts will start its 2022-23 season with the intriguing comedy, “Murder Me, Murder Me Not.” Performances will take place Nov. 10-13 at the Weatherford Centre in Red Bay. Tickets are $8. Dinner will be available for an additional $17 prior to the Nov. 10 and Nov. 13 shows. For more information visit the BCPA Facebook page or call Beth Hammock, 256-668-0045, for information on group ticket sales.
Rockin’ at the Roxy
Nov. 12, Dec. 10
The second Saturday night of each month at 7 p.m. brings the Kerry Gilbert Band concert at the Historic Roxy Theatre in Russellville. The KGB will be joined by a special guest for each show. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost is $15 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 and free for children younger than 6.
Free Thanksgiving Meal
Nov. 24
To provide a meal for those in need, Mountain View Baptist in Phil Campbell will offer dine in, carry out or delivery (within a 15 mile radius) of Thanksgiving Day dinners. Plates will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 24. Delivery limit is five meals. Those who plan to take part should call the church to and give their name, phone number and address (if requesting delivery).
Hodges Memory Tree Lighting
Nov. 27
The Town of Hodges will converge on the town park Nov. 27 at 5:30 p.m. for the annual Memory Tree Lighting. Local churches will be involved, and there will be a children’s choir. Community members can have the name of a friend or loved one included on the tree by contacting Town Hall by Nov. 22; cost is $5, and all proceeds go toward park upkeep.
Christmas Parades
Dec. 1, Dec. 5, Dec. 6, Dec. 8
Russellville, Red Bay, Vina and Phil Campbell will get in the spirit of the holidays with their annual Christmas parades, each starting at 6 p.m. Russellville will kick off parade season Dec. 1. Red Bay’s parade will follow Dec. 5, and Vina’s parade will be Dec. 6. Phil Campbell will wrap up parade season Dec. 8. All local businesses, churches, school groups and community organizations are invited to be part of the parades.
Dec. 1
Dec. 1 starting at 4:15 p.m. will be the Cultura Garden Club’s Every Light a Prayer for Peace program on the Franklin County Courthouse steps. The event will feature songs and speakers encouraging peace. Veterans, active military, front-line workers, first responders and EMS will be honored. The official tree lighting, across the street in front of the Byars Building, will wrap up the event, immediately preceding the Christmas parade.
Holly Day
Dec. 3
The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to meet Santa at Holly Day Dec. 3. Children of all ages are invited to enjoy a fun hour of cookie decorating, ornament making, Christmas coloring, Letters to Santa, goodie bags and pictures with Santa! Holly Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the A.W. Todd Centre in Russellville. Groups will be admitted at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon. Admission is $5. Call the Chamber to reserve a time slot: 256-332-1760.
Dec. 3
Northwest-Shoals Community College’s will host a Falling Into Winter concert, featuring a mix of fall and winter music, at 7 p.m. Dec. 3. The concert will be held at the Lou B. Bevill Center for Fine Arts on the Phil Campbell campus and will feature the show choir and jazz band. Tickets are $8 or free for faculty, staff, students and children 12 and younger. Purchase tickets on eventbrite.com.
The Roxy’s Christmas Spectacular
Dec. 8-11
The Roxy’s Christmas Spectacular takes the stage once again this year as a highlight of the holiday season in Russellville. Shows will be Dec. 8 and 9 at 7 p.m., Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Fred the Elf and Gaspar the conductor return with new friends and new songs to share. Tickets are $15 for the first 10 rows or $10 for rows 11-19. To purchase tickets or for more information call 256-460-8988 or message the show’s Facebook page.
A Night in Bethlehem
Dec. 11-13
Mountain View Baptist Church in Phil Campbell will host A Night in Bethlehem, a drive-through nativity scene, for the community Dec. 12-13 from 6-8 p.m. The event is free. The church is located at 2110 County Road 81.
