Save The Date-Two Weeks Away

By Marla Ballard Reporter

FORT PAYNE –

Save the date this year for April 15 for more than just the deadline for taxes. The Third Saturday Sunset Cruise-In kicks off for the season and new additions are coming. The difference between a Car Show and Cruise-In is a Cruise-In does not have fees for participants or spectators. A Cruise-In is a social affair where car and/or motorcycle enthusiasts can share and talk about their interests.

For over a decade the third Saturday from April thru October (September is skipped for Boom Days Festival) downtown Fort Payne has hosted a Cruise-In for classic cars. This year the Cruise-In will include motorcycles in addition to cars.”

“The lack of street parking between First and Second Streets must be fiscally responsible, include safeguards to ensure classroom education dollars are protected, and incorporate roadblocks to prevent cities and counties from nullifying the effort by raising local taxes on groceries. will now be utilized for showcasing motorcycles,” according to Amelia Landstreet, one of the visionaries of Third Saturday Cruise-In.

By seizing the moment and stopping the politicians from making more excuses, Alabama can provide historic tax relief to today’s working families and the generations of working families that will follow.

If we do not take action now when the stars are aligned in our favor, when will we ever take action?

“We have had over 5,000 hits on our page concerning the showing of motorcycles, we expect a great start for the Third Saturday Sunset Cruise-In.”

Street-legal cars will still be shown in the same locations as in previous years. There are generally well over 200 cars on display.

The streets are blocked off for pedestrian use only.

Shops, restaurants, and eateries are open for business, live music and the aroma of food fill the air at this downtown event. In addition to restaurants, a variety of food truck vendors will be open for business. One vendor returning from last year is Mobile Munchies, owned by Daniel and Jenna Chitwood. Stop by for a spicy burger and a Yoo-hoo. Follow Facebook for more menu options.

The entertainment will consist of two musical stages. One will be local musician Kevin Rooks, playing guitar and harmonica near North 5th Street (next to the Coal & Iron Building). Rooks was raised in Henagar and has been playing guitar for over 50 years. Rooks played in a Chicago cover band that played the tri-state area of Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama formany years. “Those who enjoy musicians like Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Chris Stapleton should stop by and listen,” said Rooks. The downtown music stage (near 1st Street) will present a Show Band led by Dr. Matt Leder. Dr. Leder has been a professional musician for over 20 years and has been music faculty at Calhoun Community College since 2022. Prior to this appointment, he served as Music Director/Instructor at Gadsden State Community College and was the director of the award-winning GSCC Show Band. “The band will consist of anywhere from 14 to 26 musicians and play a variety of genres, ” said Dr. Leder. For more information go to www.mattleder.com. Bring a lawn chair and sit a spell or keep pace with the roaming crowd. Visit the city park for children’s activities. The “block party” is from 5 PM until 9 PM in downtown Fort Payne. Follow Facebook for more information.

March 31,

Games at Granna’s Goodies - Board Gamers hobbyist or casual players, all are welcome. Come play for an hour or stay until we shut it down. Friends and family community event.

Location: Granna’s Goodies in Rainsville AL. Along with board games there will be snacks and drinks ready to purchase from Granna’s. 7PM - 11PM $5 PARTICIPATION fee, bring a game to play and get a participation fee waived. Preregister and find out more information on the website. www. boardtogether.info

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April 8, Dekalb

Master Gardenerswill have their Annual Spring Plant and Vegetable Plant Sale at the VFW Fairgrounds located at 151 18th Street NE Fort Payne AL. The sale will include hundreds of heirloom and hybrid vegetable plants, herbs, native and evergreen azaleas, rhododendrons, ferns, hydrangeas, hollies, buckeyes, magnolias, purple beauty berry, perennials, annuals, and many more plants. Proceeds from the plant sale go toward community projects. Bring your boxes and containers to fill them up at great prices. The sale will be on Saturday, April 8th, starting at 7:00 am –12:00 pm. Cash and/or check with ID ONLY.

April 15, Meet

A Machine - Meet a Machine is designed to provide the public with the opportunity to see, touch and learn about vehicles used by public service agencies and local businesses. These vehicles include emergency response vehicles, planes, aircraft equipment, construction equipment, etc. Food will be available for purchase.

All proceeds will benefit the DeKalb County Children’s Advocacy Center.

Adult tickets are $5. Children are free. Tickets are available at https:// meetamachinefp. ticketleap.com/ meetamachinefp/ details.

April 22, Alabama

Federation of Garden Clubs - NE Alabama

Federation of Garden Clubs is having its yearly Spring plant sale on Saturday, April 22 from 9am-12pm at the community center in Henegar City Park, Located on Hwy 75, just South of its junction with Hwy 40.

April 27, Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical at Northeast Alabama Community College - Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and an unforgettable star turn for a young actress, Matilda is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.. Visit nacc.edu for tickets!

April 27Family Services of North AlabamaStrengthening Families and Communities Training - FREE. 8a-2p Training is for anyone who works with parents, children or families in a professional