Coming Up CALENDAR OF EVENTS
June 18 4-H Crafting
The Elmore County Extension Office will host a craft day at 340 Queen Ann Rd. from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The class will be $10, and registration is required by calling the office at 334-567-6301.
June 18 Mark Seymour’s BeAt Your Best
As part of the Wetumpka Library’s summer reading program, Mark Seymour will play nearly 70 different percussion instruments at the Wetumpka Civic Center at 2 p.m. He also will teach the kids some of his original songs. The program is recommended for children entering grades one to six.
June 18 Tuesdays with Kelly
The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery hosts monthly free events at noon at Trinity Episcopal Church, 5375 U.S. Highway 231 in Wetumpka. Bring a brown bag lunch. This month’s program will feature Wetumpka High School art teacher Adriane Duvall with a mini-art exhibit from students. For information, contact Cookie Knott at 334-531-6930.
June 20 4-H Cake Decorating
The Elmore County Extension Office will host a cake decorating class for 4-H members at 340 Queen Ann Rd. in Wetumpka, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Kids will learn how to decorate with fondant. Registration is $15 and is required to attend. Call the office at 334-567-6301 for information.
June 20-23 and 27-30 Hello, Dolly!
Based on the play The Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder and the book by Michael Stewart, this classic musical is set in New York City with main character Dolly Levi. A professional meddler, Levi decides it’s time to find herself love. Held at the Millbrook Theatre, 5720 Main St., Hello, Dolly! will be performed at 7:30 p.m. June 20-22 and June 27-29. It will start at 2 p.m. on June 23 and June 30. Tickets are $12 in advance; $14 at the door; and $8 for children 12 years old and younger. For information, visit millbrooktheater.com.
June 21 Red Hill Gallery Art Show
Local artist Langley Tolbert will display her latest work at Red Hill Gallery with an opening reception at 6:30 p.m. Her acrylic and mixed media paintings will be on display for four weeks following. The gallery is Painting located at 3284 Red Hill by Langley Tolbert Rd. The reception is free and open to the public. For information, visit Red Hill Gallery on Facebook.
June 22 Go Fish at AWF
The pond at the Alabama Nature Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for catfish fishing – catch and release only. Bring the family to enjoy the outdoors. An animal encounter will happen at 1 p.m. General admission applies and is $5 per person, with a $20 maximum per family. For information, visit alabamawildlife.org.
June 23 4-H Bug Club
Elmore County Extension Office will host bug club meetings at 3 p.m. to learn more about bugs and spiders at 340 Queen Ann Rd. in Wetumpka. To register, call the office at 334-567-6301. Robert Scroggins,
