Coming Up CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Feb. 20 The Kelly Film Fans: Lust for Life
The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery will host a movie field trip to the Capri Theatre in Montgomery at 7:30 p.m. to view the film, Lust for Life, a biography of Vincent van Gogh played by Kirk Douglas. If you wish to caravan, call Cookie at 334-531-6930 and meet at the Wetumpka Civic Center parking lot. Admission is $7 for Kelly members and $8 for nonmembers.
Feb. 20-23 and Feb. 27-March 1 Always a Bridesmaid The Millbrook Community Players will perform the Jones Hope Wooten comedy, Always a Bridesmaid at the Millbrook Theater, 5720 Main St., at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20-22 and Feb. 27-29 and at 2 p.m. on Feb. 23 and March 1. Early bird tickets are $10 at millbrooktheater.com and $14 at the door.
Feb. 22 AWF’s Critter Crawl
The Alabama Nature Center will host the Critter Crawl 5K and Yeti Dash to benefit the ANC education programs. The 5K Critter Crawl is a trail run that takes runners through a portion of ANC’s 5-mile trail system. The Yeti Dash is a 1-mile trail run, and nature critter costumes are mandatory for anyone who wishes to participate. Advanced tickets are $25 for the 5K and $20 for the Yeti Dash. Prices go up $5 on the day of the event. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m.; the 5K will begin at 8:30 a.m.; and the Yeti dash will begin at 9:45 a.m., followed by a trophy ceremony. Sign up at runsignup.com or contact Matt Vines for information at mvines@alabamawildlife.org.
Feb. 22 Order of Cimarron Mardi Gras Festival
Order of Cimarron will host its eighth annual Mardi Gras celebration with children’s activities and more than 40 vendors, 20 of them being food offerings, at Gold Star Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The parade will assemble at
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the First Baptist Church, 205 W. Bridge St., at 1 p.m. and end at the Wind Creek Casino employee parking lot. The event will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit wetumpkamardigras.com.
Feb. 23 Murder on the Menu
The Wetumpka Public Library will host its 16th annual fundraiser that has developed into a highly anticipated event featuring top-notch mystery authors from around the country. Books will be available for purchase, and authors will be happy to autograph. The event will be held at the Wetumpka Civic Center from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $40, which includes a catered lunch and the opportunity to interact with the authors. Authors scheduled to appear this year include Joshilyn Jackson, Thomas Mullen, Roger Johns and more. For more details, visit wetumpkalibrary.com.
Feb. 23 36th Annual ECAG Awards Reception
The Elmore County Art Guild will host its annual awards reception at First Community Bank of Central Alabama, 3300 state Route 14 in Millbrook, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Artwork will be on display from Feb. 21 to Feb. 28. Visit elmorecountyartguild.com for more information.
Feb. 28 Roaring ’20s Ball: ECHS Reunion
The Elmore County High School Alumni Association will host a Roarin’ ’20s-themed ball at The Eclectic Warehouse, 45 Main St., at 6:30 p.m. It will be a night of dancing, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the ECHS scholarship fund. Tickets are $30 per person or $200 for a table of eight. Tickets can be purchased online at echsalumniball.com.
Feb. 29 Who is Jill Scott? 20th Anniversary Tour
Wind Creek Wetumpka, 100 River Oaks Dr., will host Philadelphia musician Jill Scott at 8 p.m. Tickets are available on ticketmaster.com for $45 to $85.
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