Community events

Published 3:49 pm Thursday, January 25, 2024

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Historical Meeting

The Butler County Historical and Genealogical Society’s quarterly meeting is scheduled for Jan. 28 at 2 pm at Beeland Park. The Society is celebrating its 60th anniversary and will kick off the year with a reception and a viewing of the prize-winning camellia blooms at the Greenville Camellia Show.

 

Book Club

The No Stress Book Club will be held at 4 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesday of month at the Greenville Butler County Public Library, located at 309 Fort Dale Road.

 

Blood Drive

LifeSouth will host a blood drive Feb. 4 at Walmart from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

Lions Meeting

The Greenville Lions Club’s next meeting will be held on Feb. 5 at Beeland park with guest speaker Attorney General Steve Marshall. This meeting will be open to the public with lunch beginning at 11:30 am. If you wish to attend please RSVP by Jan. 30 by calling 334-662-8398. Lunch plates will be $12.  

 

Tennis Classic

The Bobby Terrell Tennis Classic is scheduled for Feb. 24. Two divisions, intermediate and advanced are available for singles and doubles. The entry fee is $30 and $20 for the second entry. Deadline to register is Feb. 8. Contact Jennie Hamilton at 525-0100 or Kelli Smith at 657-5399 for information.

 

Tree Sale

The Butler County Forestry Planning Committee is hosting its annual tree sale Feb. 17 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Trees are $2 each. The sale is first come, first served at the Butler County Farmers Market. Call 382-8538 Ext. 3 for more information.

 

Medieval Festival

The Alabama Medieval Fantasy Festival will be held March 2-3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 per day for Adults, $10 per day for children 5-12. Children under 5 enter free.

 

Spring Break

Fort Dales Academy’s Spring Break is March 18-22. Butler County Schools will have Spring Break March 25-29.

 

Pioneer Scholarship

Interested in a career as a utility cooperative lineworker? Graduating high school seniors are eligible to compete for two $5,000 lineworker scholarships from Pioneer Electric Cooperative. Applications are due Feb. 23, 2024. Apply online at www.pioneerelectric.com/scholarship

Grant Cycle

The Alabama Power Foundation 2024 Grant Application Cycles are now open. The utility provider is looking for new opportunities to partner and support organizations that align with their commitment to Alabama. Apply at www.powerofgood.com

Celebrate Recovery 

Celebrate Recovery meets every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church, 760 N. Conecuh St. in Greenville. The group deals with all types of issues and is free to the public. For more information call 334-382-2138.

 

Quilt Club 

Quilt Club meets every Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Greenville-Butler Co. Public Library. Beginner and advanced quilters welcome. 

 

Music Class

FUMC is hosting a juniors music class for elementary kids aged 4-10 at 6 p.m. on Wednesday nights at 112 Adams St. Singing, handbells, and rhythm instruments. Call  382-5872 for more info.

 

Knitting Club 

Quilt Club meets every Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Greenville-Butler Co. Public Library. Beginner and advanced knitters welcome. 

 

Morning Movers

The Greenville Exercise Center hosts free exercise classes every weekday from 8-9 a.m. For more information, call Helena Shirley at (334) 382-0550.

 

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