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Cancer Run

Pre-register by April 19 for the 9th Annual My Cancer Hero 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 4. The event starts at 8 a.m. Day of registration starts at 7:30 a.m. Register online at www.raceentry.com/my-cancer-hero-5k/race-infolrmation. Call (334) 382-6561 for more information. 

Library Spring Book Sale

The Greenville-Butler County Public Library will hold its annual spring book sale on Apr. 20 from 9 a.m. -noon in the library’s community room. The library will also offer its traditional Friday Early – Bird ‘Preview Sale’ on Friday, April 19 at 5 p.m. for those book lovers who want first choice. Cost of admission is $5. 

Crawfish Boil

Greenville Rotary Club is hosting the 5th annual Crawfish Boil at Butler County Fairgrounds on April 20 from  5 p.m. – 9 p.m. All-you-can-eat crawfish, sausage, corn, potatoes and beer! For tickets call David Norrell at 334-391-5576 or visit Camellia Communications. Must be 21 or older. 

Patio Pups

The Butler County Humane Society will host Pups on the Patio at Wintzell’s April 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Trashin’ the County

Trashin’ the County, an Earth Day recycle event, will take place April 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on South Park Street, across from City Hall. Drive-thru recycling for electronics and small appliances, drug takeback and a food drive for a local food bank will be available.

Church Anniversary

The Right Rev. George D. Crenshaw, presiding bishop of the Alabama – Florida Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, will be the guest speaker at Butler Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church’s 157 th church anniversary program, Sunday, April 21 at 2 p.m.

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. 

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.

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.

Car Wash

The Butler County Humane Society will hold a carwash at O’Reily’s with a pizza party afterwards  on May 4 from 12-4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Jr. Humane Society.

Car/Bike Show

Camellia Collision Center’s 2nd Annual Car and Bike Show will be held Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Safe Harbour Children’s Advocacy Center. There is a $20 per vehicle entry fee. Hosted in partnership with Iron Vikings Motorcycle Club.

Music Festival

The 45th Annual Hank Williams Music Festival is slated for May 31 – June 1 featuring 

Diamond Rio on Friday and Craig Morgan on Saturday.

Car Wash

The Butler County Humane Society will hold a carwash at O’Reily’s with a pizza party afterwards on June 15 from 12-4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Jr. Humane Society.

 

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