COMING UP

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

March 19 Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce Spring Luncheon The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce will host its spring luncheon themed: Our Future’s So Bright, We’ve Got to Wear Shades.The luau-themed lunch with motivational speaker Melissa Warnke will be held at the Wetumpka Civic Center at 12 p.m. Cost is $20, and members can RSVP at wetumpkachamber.org.

March 19 LEC Session Leadership Elmore County will host a session at 8 a.m. by Tasha Scott on Personality Styles: Discover Your Strengths at the Millbrook Legacy Center, 1889 Deatsville Hwy. The cost is $25 for those not enrolled in the LEC 2020 series. To register, visit bit.ly/39Xdoxl. For information, call 334-425-9599.

March 20 Classic Country Music featuring Bobby Luster The Red Hill Historical Preservation Association will host Muscle Shoals recording artist Bobby Luster from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Old Red Hill School on state Route 229. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

March 21 Cooking with Cheri Elmore County 4-H will host a cooking class on lasagna and breadsticks from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Extension office, 340 Queen Ann Rd. in Wetumpka. The class is $10 per person, and seating is limited. Call 334-567-6301 to register or for more information.

March 27 Basics of Irrigation for Fruits, Vegetables and Lawns The Elmore County Extension Office will host a free program on the basics of irrigation from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Extension Auditorium, 340 Queen Ann Rd. in Wetumpka. To register, call 334-567-6301.

March 28 DAC: Walk Where They Walked The Dixie Art Colony will host an art exhibition and storyboards about the connection between Jasmine Hill Gardens and the DAC. The event will be held at Jasmine Hill, 3001 Jasmine Hill Rd. in Wetumpka, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission for adults is $10. For more information, email Mark Harris at m.harris@dixieartcolony.org.

March 28 Easter Eggstravaganza Alabama Wildlife Federation will host its annual Easter celebration at the Alabama Nature Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be different age group egg hunts; Easter games; egg races; and photos with the Easter bunny. For information, visit alabamawildlife.org.

March 28 Roaring 5K Run The Tallassee Lions Club will host its Roaring 5K Run at the Tallassee parking lot, 10 South Ann Ave. Registration is $5 per participant and begins at 7 a.m., followed by the 5K run/walk at 8 a.m.

April 2 Alleyway Ribbon Cutting and Reception Main Street Wetumpka will supply food and festivities at 113 Company St. from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. to celebrate the completion of its largest cultivating place project.

April 3 10th Annual Tallassee Jazz Fest Tallassee High School will host jazz bands from around the state to perform from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the THS Auditorium. This night of music is free to the public. Concessions will be available for sale and donations are greatly appreciated. Contact Michael Bird at michael.bird@tcschools.com or 334-283-3689 for information or turn to page 22 to read more.

April 4 3rd Annual ECHS Band Mattress Fundraiser The Elmore County High School band will host its annual mattress sale fundraiser with brand names including Simmons Beautyrest and Therapedic for up to 50 percent off below retail. This sale is for one day only starting at 10 a.m. at the ECHS, and profits go directly to support the high school band.

April 4 Southern Antique Iron Association Tractor Show and Pull The annual tractor pull and show will be held at the Wetumpka Sports Complex, and gates open at 8 a.m. Activities will begin around 9 a.m., and the antique tractor pull will start at 11 a.m. In between tractor pull categories, kids will participate in pedal tractor races. There will be nearly 40 antique tractors on display; food available; and vendors selling goods. The Alabama Chapter of the International Harvester Collectors will host its first yearly meeting at the show. For more information, call Wiley Johnson at 334-430-4407. Collectors show off antique tractors at the annual tractor pull

April 5 Road to Redemption New Home Baptist Church will once again host Road to Redemption from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the corner of Sewell and Spigener roads in Titus. This free family event will take travelers on a mini tour featuring re-enactments of the final days of Jesus’ life on Earth through His resurrection. Attendees will join others and form small groups to be led through six destinations by a tour guide. Groups will take off every 20 minutes, with the last group at 4 p.m. To request a time in advance, email name, preferred time and number in your party to newhometitus@yahoo.com or call 334-567-0923. Onsite registration will be available at the event.

April 9 The Kelly Film Fans: Thomas Hart Benton by Ken Burns The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery will host a movie field trip to the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts at 5:30 p.m. to view the film, Thomas Hart Benton, a Ken Burns film that traces the turbulent career of Thomas Hart Benton.

April 11 11th Annual Preparedness Fair Elmore County EMA will host its annual preparedness fair at Lowe’s in Wetumpka, 4501 U.S. Highway 231, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free outreach event is intended to prepare community members in case of emergencies. For more information, call Elmore County EMA at 334-567-6451.

April 11 Stamp and Coin Show The Montgomery Area Stamp Club will host its semi-annual stamp and coin show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Doster Community Center, 424 S. Northington St. in Prattville. Admission is free, and there will be dealers from several states looking to buy, sell and appraise stamps and coins.

April 11 Big Fish Bass Tournament The Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual bass tournament on Lake Jordan at 6 a.m. with hourly weigh-ins at Bonner’s Landing boat ramp, with the final being at 2 p.m. There will be first-, second- and thirdplace awards given to anglers for each hourly weigh-in, along with an overall biggest fish winner. For more information, visit millbrookareachamber.com.

April 11 Backyard Bass Casting Alabama Wildlife Federation will host a program at 10 a.m. about the basics of casting, including how to use a spin casting rod and reel and working on casting technique. This is recommended for ages 5 and up. Admission is $5. For information, visit alabamawildlife.org.

April 15 4th Annual Charity Sporting Clay Shoot The MAX4Kids Foundation will host its annual clay shoot at Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Sports Club. Registration will begin at 8 a.m., and shoot time will start at 9 a.m. Guns, shells, safety glasses and ear plugs will be available for rent or purchase on site. A four-person team costs $400 to register, and an individual pays $100. Sponsorships are available for purchase. All registration information must be submitted by April 8. For more information, contact Jamie Brown at 334-215-4642 or email her at JBrown@mymax.com.

April 17 Getting Down with the Dogs Drawdown The Humane Society of Elmore County will host its annual drawdown event at Wind Creek Entertainment Center in Wetumpka for a 1 in 312 chance to win $10,000. Tickets are $100 each and the doors open at 6 p.m. There will be a buffet

dinner for two included in the purchase of a ticket. Every 25th ticket pulled will have the opportunity to win a consolation gift. Tickets are on sale at the Humane Shelter, 255 Central Plank Rd. in Wetumpka. Call 334-567-3377 or email hselco@bellsouth.net for more information.

April 18 Renew our Rivers Elmore County residents are encouraged to meet at Bonner’s Boat Ramp on Lake Jordan to pick up supplies and help clean up the lake’s shoreline. For more information, contact Brenda Basnight at 334-478-3388.

April 18 Cooking with Cheri Elmore County 4-H will host a cooking class on pasta at the Extension office, 340 Queen Ann Rd. in Wetumpka, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The class is $10 per person, and seating is limited. Call 334-567-6301 to register or for information.

April 18 Boater Safety Course ALEA Marine Patrol Division will offer a boater’s safety course at YMCA Camp Chandler at 9 a.m. Upon completion of the one-and-a-half to two-hour class and passing a written exam, attendees will receive a certificate to take to the driver’s license office to get a boating endorsement added to their licenses. Classes will be taught by Lake Jordan’s officer Corey Robinett.

April 18 Tulotoma Art Festival The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery, in conjunction with Main Street Wetumpka, will host the third annual Tulotoma Art Festival as a fundraiser for The Kelly’s programs, exhibits and art promotion. This community art celebration will be held throughout downtown Wetumpka from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Artists turn scrap metal into art at the steampunk competition

April 18 Merchants Alley Steampunk Art Awards and Auction Metal sculpture artists will spend the day creating new public art, which will culminate in a free riverfront reception and auction from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. benefiting Main Street Wetumpka and The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery. Spectators are welcome to watch artists starting at 7 a.m. If anyone has scrap metal to donate, please email info@mainstreetwetumpka.org.

Season-Long Events

Country Music Jam Every Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the Red Hill Community Center hosts an open-stage country music jam. All players, singers and listeners are welcome. Coffee and snacks are provided at this family-friendly event. No admission is charged, but donations are welcome. The community center is located at the Old Red Hill School on state Route 229. For more information, email Paula Castleberry at mcasby53@windstream.net.

Alabama Wildlife Federation Naturalist Hikes Every Tuesday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., hike some of Lanark’s 5 miles of trails with an experienced ANC naturalist by your side. Learn how to bird or ID plants and animals; splash through the creek; or catch insects in the meadow. General admission applies and is $5 per person, with a $20 maximum per family. AWF is located at 3050 Lanark Rd. in Millbrook.

Master Gardeners Lunch and Learn Bring a sack lunch to the Fellowship Hall at the Presbyterian Church, 100 West Bridge St. in Wetumpka, from noon to 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month for a gardening presentation hosted by the Central Alabama Master Gardeners Association. The event is free and open to the public. Drinks are provided. For information, call 334-567-6301 or visit aces.edu/Elmore.

Dixie Art Colony Foundation Exhibit Regular gallery hours are held from 10 a.m. until noon on Mondays and Wednesdays at 219 Hill St., Wetumpka. Appointments and small group tours are available upon request. Special tours include a 16-minute video, Dixie Art Colony: A Look at Its Lasting Legacy. Exhibits rotate every four months, and a selection of periodicals and books from the DAC Foundation Resource Library also are on display. For information, call Mark Harris at 334-328-0730 or email him at M.Harris@DixieArtColony.org.

Tuesdays with Kelly On the third Tuesday of each month, The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery hosts free events with speakers, topics and demonstrations. This is a brown bag lunch event beginning at noon and held at the Wetumpka Civic Center, 410 S. Main St. For a list of upcoming programs, visit thekelly.org.

Millbrook Civitan Club The Millbrook Civitan Club meets at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at Habaneros Mexican Restaurant on state Route 14 in Millbrook. Meetings are informative and educational with a variety of speakers. Visitors are welcome to attend. For information, contact Brenda Kelley at bkelley@elmore.rr.com.

Santuck Flea Market The Santuck Flea Market is held the first Saturday of each month at 7300 Central Plank Rd., state Route 9 in Wetumpka.

Tallassee Lions Club The Tallassee Lions Club meets every Tuesday at Cozumel Restaurant in Tallassee from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. The public is welcome to join for an hour of humor, information, civic pride and patriotism. For more information. email Ron McDaniel at ronmcd416@gmail.com.

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