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 Painting by Langley Tolbert following. The gallery is located at 3284 Red Hill 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.

June 25

Huntsville’s Space Program

The Alabama Department of Archives and History will present a program centering around the space program in Hunstville as part of Wetumpka Library’s summer reading program. The event will be held at the Wetumpka Civic Center at 2 p.m. and is recommended for children entering grades one to six.

June 27

Tunes on the Green

The City of Millbrook will host free family-friendly live music at the Village Green from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Coolers are allowed, but please no glass or alcoholic beverages. There will be food vendors on site. For information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 334-290-2047.

June 27-30 Second Samuel

The Wetumpka Depot Players will host a staged reading reunion of Second Samuel, written by Pamela Parker and directed by Tom Salter. The production will feature many of its original cast members. The performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. each night, except June 30, which will be a 2 p.m. matinee showing. For tickets and more information, visit wetumpkadepot.com.

June 27-28

4-H Jr. Beekeeping Course

This two-day class will be conducted by the Central Alabama Beekeepers Association at the Wetumpka Elementary School from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Students will learn about honeybees and wild flowers, and they will work with wax and honey to create lotions, chapsticks and other products. The cost is $30, and registration is required by calling the extension office at 334-567-6301.

June 28

A Night of Oldies Music

Red Hill Historical Preservation Society will host a night of music featuring Harlan Burton, Larry Hoyle, Johnny Hassett, Bryant Duncan, Bill Richardson and Steve Culberson from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Old Red Hill School Building. Admission is free, but contributions are greatly appreciated. Funds will help refurbish the building’s north wing to provide a school house museum. For information, contact Paula Castleberry at 334-541-2474.

June 29

Salamander Search

Alabama Nature Center will host a program in which children will explore woods and water looking for salamanders. All materials are provided for this adventure. General admission applies and is $5 per person, with a $20 maximum per family. For information, visit alabamawildlife.org.

July 2

Antique Toys and Games

As part of the Wetumpka Library’s summer reading program, there will be a presentation about antique toys and games at the Wetumpka Civic Center at 2 p.m. Children will learn hands on about toys from Native American and other cultures from the past. The program is recommended for children entering grades one to six.

July 4

Russell Marine 43rd Annual Fourth of July Boat Parade

Decorate your boat and join the patriotic crowd at Kowaliga Marina as boats of all sizes, shapes and decoration will parade to Children’s Harbor, circling just past the lighthouse. Spectators line the banks along the parade route to applaud their favorite patriotically decorated boats and contestants. Registered boats will vie for top honors for the Largest Flag, Tallest Flag, Most Patriotic and Most Creative. For times and entrant information, visit russellmarine.net or call 256-397-1210.

July 4 18th Annual Fireworks and Concert

at The AMP

Head to The Lake Martin Amphitheater for this notto-be-missed fireworks display. Find a spot on the soft grass, as the earth shakes and the sky over Russell Lands On Lake Martin is illuminated with a thousand different colors. The gates to The AMP open at 5 p.m. This year, the concert will feature The Bank Walkers and The Tyn Tymes; and then, the highlight of the night: The fireworks show begins at 9 p.m. The band returns after the fireworks show. Visit theamponlakemartin.com or call 256-397-1019 for more information.

July 4 Lake Jordan Fireworks Show

Fireworks will be shot from the east side of Lake Jordan dam at dark, and the show is best viewed from the water. Lake Martin HOBO hosts this event each year, which is funded by individual and business sponsors. For more information, visit the Lake Jordan HOBO Facebook page.

July 4 Red Hill Independence Day Celebration

The residents of Castaway Island Road between 1st and 4th retreats will host a July 4 ceremony and parade around the neighborhood. Residents will decorate 4-wheelers, golf carts and small trucks with festive patriotic fare and start at 10 a.m. in a gated park next to the bottom of 1st Retreat.

July 4

Wetumpka Firework Celebration

The City of Wetumpka will host a fireworks display at Gold Star Park at 8:30 p.m.

July 5

Food, Fun and Fireworks at Grandview

The Grandview YMCA will host an Independence Day Cookout from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. that will end with a fireworks show. Admission is $1 per person at the gate.

July 5-6

8th Annual Arti Gras

Artisans and patrons from all over the Southeast will display and sell their handmade goods at Russell Crossroads from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. This is a juried art show, and all works must be original and handcrafted. For information or to sign up as a vendor, email Tyler Mitchell at tmitchell@ russelllands.com or call 256-212-1443. The deadline to sign up is June 21. An exhibitor fee is $125 for a single booth and $240 for a double.

July 6

Lake Jordan Boat Parade

Lake Jordan HOBOs will host its annual boat parade on Lake Jordan at 2 p.m. Donations are requested for sign up fees. The judging categories will be Best Overall Boat and Crew, Most Creative and Most Patriotic. Contact Jeff Royal at jeffroyal@msn.com for information.

July 7

4-H Bug Club

Elmore County Extension Office will host bug club meetings at 3 p.m. to learn more about species of bugs and spiders at 340 Queen Ann Rd. in Wetumpka. To register, call the office at 334-567-6301.

July 9

Hoops for Fitness

As part of the Wetumpka Library’s summer reading program, children will receive professional instruction on movement and basic coordination skills; play fun agility games; learn the history of hoop dancing; and watch a hula-hoop demo. The event will be at the Wetumpka Civic Center at 2 p.m. and is recommended for youth entering grades one to six.

July 10

Radical Raptors at AWF

The Alabama Wildlife Federation will host a program to teach about birds of prey at 10 a.m. AWF will be out with raptors and other creatures. General admission applies and is $5 per person, with a maximum of $20 per family. For information, visit alabamawildlife.org.

July 11

Tunes on the Green

The City of Millbrook will host free family-friendly live music at the Village Green from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Coolers are allowed, but please no glass or alcoholic beverages. There will be food vendors on site. For information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 334-290-2047.

July 12, 19 and 26

4-H Fitness Fridays

The Elmore County Extension Office will offer free yoga classes at the office, 340 Queen Ann Rd. in Wetumpka, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Register by calling 334-567-6301.

July 13

Elmore County 4-H Bake Series

Interested youth should meet at 340 Queen Ann Rd. in Wetumpka from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to learn how to bake quick breads. For more information or to register, call the Elmore County Extension Office at 334-567-6301.

July 13

Backyard Bass Casting Skills

The Alabama Nature Center will provide a program about the basics of casting at 10 a.m. Kids will learn how to use a spin-casting rod and reel and work on casting techniques. At the end of the day, there will be a competition to see who can catch the most bass. The program is recommended for ages 5 and up. General admission applies and is $5 per person, with a $20 maximum per family.

July 13

Drums Across the River Region

Seven drum corps come together for an evening of fun as some of the country’s best drum corps players take the field at Stanhope Elmore High School. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $15 each, and reserved seating is $20 per ticket. The show will happen rain or shine. For more information, visit the Southwind Drum & Bugle Corps Facebook page or turn to page 24.

July 15-19

Youth Academy Experience: Big Fish Camp

The Depot Players will host a daily summer camp from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day for students entering third to seventh grades. Students will learn choreography and music for The Wetumpka Depot and Wetumpka High Theater Guild’s collaborative project of Big Fish. Camp students will then take part in the production of Big Fish on July 23, 25, 26 and 27. This will provide an opportunity for a fully immersive performance experience. Camp cost is $175, which includes a camp T-shirt and two complimentary tickets to the show. For enrollment or more information, visit WetumpkaDepot.com or contact Kristy Meanor at kmeanor@ wetumpkadepot.com.

July 16

Out of This World Art

As part of Wetumpka’s summer reading program, artist and owner of Big Fish Art Studio Shellie Whitfield will create a universe and bicentennial-themed project with kids entering grades one to six. The event will be held at the Wetumpka Civic Center at 2 p.m.

July 16

Tuesdays with Kelly

The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery will host this free event at noon at Trinity Episcopal Church at 5375 U.S. Highway 231, Wetumpka. Donna Pickens will instruct fourth-grade teachers on how to make pop-up art to tell Alabama stories. The program is sponsored by the Alabama Humanities Foundation and the Bicentennial Celebration. For information, contact Cookie Knott at 334-531-6930.

July 17

4-H Cooking 102

The Elmore County Extension Office will host a cooking class for ages 9-18 that will feature dishes from around the world. The class will be $10 and will be held at the office, 340 Queen Ann Rd. in Wetumpka, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register, call the extension office at 334-567-6301.

Season-Long Events

Haunted Wetumpka Investigations

In-depth paranormal investigations will take place in the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce building from 7 p.m. to midnight on the second Saturday of the month. Cost is $50 per person, and reservations are required. Call 334-567-4811 or email jyoung@wetumpkachamber.org for information and registration.

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 south of Kowaliga. For information, email Paula Castleberry at mcasby53@windstream.net.

Cruise-In Car Show

Pull in to the Super Foods parking lot on Gilmer Avenue from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. the third Saturday of each month for a look at the spectacular wheels.

Millbrook Farmers Market

The City of Millbrook will host its 10th annual Farmers Market at the Village Green, at the corner of Main Street and Grandview Road, every Tuesday from May 14 until Aug. 13 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information, contact Chuck Burns at 334-285-3558 or 334-301-2650.

Eclectic Trade Days

The second Saturday of each month, the City of Eclectic hosts trade days with local vendors from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 145 Main St., next to Town Hall. A booth is $10 to set up on Trade Days. For more information, contact Carmen Winslett at 334-201-0092.

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