Adult softballAn organizational meeting for adult softball leagues will be at 6 p.m. April 1 at the community center. Leagues offered will be men’s open, men’s church and co-ed. For more information call Sonny Gunnells at 435-8115.
Miss Cheaha Pageant
The Miss Cheaha Pageant will be at 10 a.m. April 12 at Oxford Civic Center, sponsored by the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Entry fee is $50; $30 for the second child. Admission is $2 for adults; $1 for children under 6. Mail entries to Miss Cheaha, c/o RSVP, 204 Ladiga St., S.E., Jacksonville, 36265.
Memorial classic
The Barbara Johnson Memorial Spring Classic is April 23 at Cider Ridge, sponsored by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Entry fee is $55 per person. Tee time is at 1 p.m; buffet lunch is at 11:30 a.m. For more information, or to obtain an entry form, call the RSVP office at 435-5091 or Cider Ridge at 831-7222.
Hospice care
The senior center on Ladiga Street will host a presentation from Southern Care Hospice at 10 a.m. Monday. Tina Kurdziel, volunteer coordinator, will speak. the public is invited.
Healthy run for kids
Anniston Orthopaedics and the YMCA are sponsoring a Healthy Kids Day Run April 12. Registration starts at 6:30 a.m. The race is at 8 a.m. in front of the Norwood Hodges Community Center in Golden Springs. There are a two runs — a 5-K run and a one-half mile run run/walk. For more information, call Maggie Burn at the YMCA, 238-9622.
Kindergarten registration
Kindergarten registration at Kitty Stone Elementary School is from 8:15-11:30 a.m. April 22-25. Students with the last name beginning with A-F will register on April 22; G-L, April 23; M-R, April 24 and S-Z, April 25. April 29 is make up day. The child must be 5 on or before Sept. 1, must have an official birth certificate, Alabama immunization card, proof of residency (recent power bill, phone bill, etc., with address),social security card and custody papers (if applicable).
Senior dance
A senior dance will be from 7-10 p.m. April 17 at the community center in a smoke free, alcohol free environment for $5 per person. The Sundance Band will play. For more information, call 435-8115.
Anti drug prevention
The House of Refuge is sponsoring several anti drug prevention programs for children, alcoholics and drug addicts. A Narcotics Anonymous group, which is called a New Perspective meets in the fellowship hall of St. Paul CME Church on East Vann Street at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. There will be an open house from 7-9 p.m. March 27. The public is invited.
Anti drug activities
Anti drug prevention activities for boys and girls ages 6-17 will be held at the House of Refuge from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 24-27 in the fellowship hall of St. Paul CME Church on East Vann Street. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. There will be guest speakers, games, movies and other activities. The event is free. Call Pearl Williams at 435-4881 or Charles Moore for more information.
Wildlife supper
New Hopewell Baptist Church will host a free wildlife supper from 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday, with singing afterwards featuring the Swordsmen. The church is on Calhoun County 19 in the Roy Webb community. Rev. Rodney Ledbetter is pastor.
Yard sale
There will be a yard sale from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall of Pleasant Valley Holiness Church. Items for sale include what knots, Home Interior, pictures, books, dishes, some antique aluminum kitchen items, glassware, baskets, odds and ends. From Alabama 204, turn onto Pleasant Valley Road beside West Point Grocery. The church is about three miles on the right.
Camp meeting
Pleasant Valley Holiness Church will have a camp meeting March 26-28. Morning services are at 10 a.m., with lunch served immediately afterwards. Evening services are at 7, with a canteen available afterwards. Everyone is invited.
Diabetes awareness
Parents of children with diabetes health professionals, teachers, school nurses, diabetes educators and the general public are invited to a diabetic awareness and family outreach community meeting at 2:30 p.m. April 6 in the recreation center on Ladiga Street Southeast. The event is hosted by the Lions Club and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. For more information, call Jim Fleischamel at 435-3602.
Trip to Chattanooga
The Oxford Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor a senior citizen trip to Chattanooga Saturday-Monday for $270 per person, double occupancy. The trip includes two nights accommodations at the Hampton Inn, attractions, including Rock City, Ruby Falls, Aquarium, Imax, riverboat dinner cruise, incline railway, two dinners (one at the Chattanooga Choo-Choo), deluxe continental breakfasts, motorcoach transportation and shopping at Warehouse Row (outlets). Call 831-2660 to sign up or for more information.
Training program
Alabama Industrial Develop-ment Training (AIDT) will conduct its Alabama Works Fast Track job training program in Anniston on the campus of Ayers State. Classes last for 10 weeks and will begin in early April. A high school diploma or GED is required, training is free and job placement assistance is provided. For more information or to request an application, call Steve Marlowe at 205-763-3420 or toll free at 866-855-1916.
Adult softball
An organizational meeting for adult softball in the parks and recreation department is at 6 p.m. April 1 at the community center. Leagues offered are men’s open, church and co-ed. Games will be played on Tuesdays. For more information, call Sonny Gunnells at 435-8115 ext. 115.
JSU banquet
Jacksonville State University’s senior athletic awards banquet is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 4 in Leone Cole Auditorium. The cost is $15. Sunday attire is requested. Because seating is limited, reservations are required. Call 782-5889.
FCE trips
The Family Community Education organization will sponsor a trip to New Orleans on April 24-26 and a trip to Calera for a train ride on May 6. For more information or to make reservations call Elizabeth Williams at 435-6692 or Virginia Norton at 831-8137.
Gospel songfest
The American Cancer Society and Springs Performance will present the annual Gospel Songfest, featuring the Primitive Quartet and New Ground Quartet at 7 p.m. April 25 at Tabernacle Auditorium, Congregational Holiness Campgrounds, Piedmont. Tickets are available at all local Christian bookstores and WEIS radio station in Centre. Advance tickets are $5; advance group (10 or more), $4; and $7 at the door. A love offering will be received. For more information, call 435-1859, 447-2763 or 453-0088.
Free tax help
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Calhoun County and the Internal Revenue Service are offering free income tax assistance to elderly and low income persons at West Side Baptist Church from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call 435-5091.
