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Upcoming Community Events

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Music Movement

The Greenville-Butler County Public Library hosts Music & Movement Thursdays at 10 a.m. The program provides fun for ages 1-5 but all are welcome.

Blood Drive

McKenzie School will host a LifeSouth Blood Drive Friday, March 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Blood Drive

Walmart in Greenville will host a LifeSouth Blood Drive Sunday, March 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery 

Celebrate Recovery meets every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church, 760 N. Conecuh Street 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 

Knitting 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 exercise classes every weekday from 8-9 a.m. Guests can try the first class for free. For more information, call Helena Shirley at (334) 371-3030.

Alice’s Adventures

The Greenville-Butler County Public Library will host Bright Star Touring Theatre’s performance of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” on Friday, March 14 at 4 p.m. All are invited but the show is best for pre-K to adult audiences.

Butterfly Garden

A National Butterfly Day event will be held at Cornwallis 1828 on March 14 at 9 a.m. with a groundbreaking for the Butterfly Garden Project. Cornwallis is located at 17204 State Highway 21 in Braggs.

BOE Meeting

The Butler County Board of Education will conduct its next meeting on Thursday, March 20, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Central Office Boardroom located at 949 Oglesby Street in Greenville.  The public is encouraged to attend.

Flint Knapping

A flint knapping presentation by local artisan Brandon Blackmon will be held at Cornwallis 1828 in Braggs, March 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. Blackmon will demonstrate traditional methods for shaping flint. Tickets are available for $25 at www.historicalcornwallis.com. 

Quilt Gallery

On March 27, the Cotton Street Gallery in Andalusia will host the Gees Bend quilters at the Andalusia Train Depot with an interactive demonstration from 3 – 6 p.m. and a lecture from 6 – 7 p.m. tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children. For information email swiggins@airartists.org. 

Wizard Show

The Greenville-Butler County Public Library will host Bright Star Touring Theatre’s performance of “The Wizard of Oz” on Saturday, March 29 at 10 a.m. All are invited but the show is best for pre-K to adult audiences.

 

For up-to-the minute information, visit our online Community Calendar at www.greenvilleadvocate.com. 

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