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Blood Drive

Walmart in Greenville will host a LifeSouth blood drive April 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 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.

Take Back Day

Whitaker Drugs, located at 750 Willow Lane will hold a drug take back day on May 2 from 10a.m-2p.m. Bring unused, unwanted or expired prescriptions as well as vape pens and e cigarettes to be properly disposed of.

National Day of Prayer

The Butler County Minsterial Association will host a National Day of Prayer on May 2 at noon in front of City Hall. 

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.

Cancer Run

The 9th Annual My Cancer Hero 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 4 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. 

Camellia Society Plant Sale

The Greenville Camellia Society will hold a Mother’s Day plant sale on May 4 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Marvins in Greenville.

Cemetery Meeting

Wesley Chapel Church cemetery meeting will be held at 2p.m. on May 5th. Wesley Chapel Rd. in Georgiana. Contact: Joe Rigsby at 334-265-8200.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The Butler County Sheriff’s office will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at 801 Walnut Street at 10 a.m. on May 9 to unveil a new community prescription drug drop box.

Historical Marker Dedication

The Butler County Historical and Genealogical Society will host a dedication of a Native American historical marker on May 16 at 1 p.m at mile marker 128 in Chapman.

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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