Library board meetingThe Jacksonville Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 2:30 p.m. today in the library basement. Next month the board will return to its regular meeting location at First Presbyterian Church. Call 435-6332 for more information.
’The Most’
A youth kickoff, “The Most,” an event with a life changing message aimed at reaching the most youth possible in grades 7-12, will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at West Point Baptist Church, 6835 Alabama 204. Youth pastor Chris Naugher will speak. Refreshments will be served. Call youth directors Joel Nash at 365-6142, Donna P. Nash at 310-8022 or Kerri Harrelson at 310-4980 for more information.
Car care for women
A free class on basic car care for women, taught by Karl Caballero, owner of Hammett Service Center, will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Community Center. For more information and to register call the center at 435-8115.
Business counseling
The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the Small Business Association and the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce will offer free one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners from 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at the chamber office. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling 782-5271.
PFLAG meeting
PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Anniston-Gadsden, a support group for GLBT and their families and friends, meets 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month in Anniston. Meetings are confidential. The next meeting will be Aug. 21. Call 393-9119 for more information.
Diabetes support
A diabetes support group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, in the Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian Church, 116 Clinton St. S. E. Diabetes patients and caregivers are invited. The group is led by diabetes educator and RN Ethlyn Brown. Call 435-6340 for more information.
Gardening programs
“Lunch and Learn,” a series of free gardening programs sponsored by Calhoun County Master Gardeners will be presented from noon-1 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday at Cane Creek Community Garden, McClellan. Everyone is asked to bring a lunch. Door prizes will be given each session. The program on Aug. 27 will center on recreational ponds and water quality. Call the County Extension office at 237-1621 for more information.
PV class reunion
The Pleasant Valley High School class of 1988 will have a reunion on Saturday, Aug. 30. Class members who have not received information are asked to contact Tracy Phillips at 435-7055 or LuAnne Wright at 435-5839.
New Orleans trip
A senior citizen trip to New Orleans on Aug. 30 and 31 and Sept. 1 has been arranged by the Oxford Civic Center. The cost is $325 per person (double occupancy) and includes motorcoach transportation, two nights and three days at Hilton Riverside Resort Hotel and two full breakfast buffets.
What do Catholics believe?
St. Charles Catholic Church announces the beginning of adult Catholic instruction classes for those interested in learning about the Catholic Church or becoming a member. The program, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), is a comprehensive study of the Catholic Church, its beliefs and teachings.
The RCIA classes meets each Tuesday during the school year beginning on Sept. 9. The RCIA program features wide open discussion, scriptures and prayer.
Topics cover all things Catholic including is there only one true church, the role of Mary, the Pope, scriptures, the Catholic Mass, purgatory and the presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
RCIA is open to everyone. Classes meet in the Parish Life Center at 308 Seventh St., N.E. Call Father Alan Mackey, pastor, at 434-3238 for more information or to register.
Bridge lessons
Bridge lessons will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Bridge Club of Anniston. Call Jeanne Coleman at 237-1898 for more information.
Children’s Market
First United Methodist Church will host the Children’s Market Consignment Sale Sept. 11-13, featuring items for children, teens, and expecting moms. Proceeds will benefit the children’s ministry, along with several area non-profit organizations. To be a consignor or for more information, call 435-8357 or visit the website at www.jaxfumckids.org.
DKG meeting
Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International will meet at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, in the president’s dining room on the Jacksonville State University campus. Beta State president Faye Bedwell and parliamentarian Jerry Sue Brannon will be guests. A brief business meeting will be followed by a dutch treat lunch.
Interested in horses?
Interested in Horses? Or do you know someone between 9 and 19 years of age who is interested?
Even if you do not own a horse, you are invited to come join the fun and sign up for the 4-H Horse Club. For over a year, the Trailblazers 4-H Horse Club has been helping young people learn about horses and develop leadership skills.
Members and leaders would like to invite interested youth and their parents to come to the Circle C arena in Alexandria from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, for activities, to meet other young people and sign up for the club.
There will be demonstrations on grooming and barrel racing with 4-H’ers horses. Other activities include pin the tail on the donkey, horse shoes, feed sack races, stick-horse races, musical saddles, and a cake walk. Call Meg at 205-789-6159, Sheila at 453-2819 or Kristy at 452-9791 for more information or contact the Calhoun County Extension Office at 237-1621.
White elephant sale
The Calhoun County Master Gardeners will have a white elephant sale from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 13, at Cane Creek Community Gardens, McClellan. A variety of household items including plants will be sold. There will be no clothing. Call the County Extension Office at 237-1621 for more information
Moms of Preschoolers
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) MOPS meets the third Monday of the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Covenant Life Ministries on the Alexandria Highway. The non-denominational organization is a program designed to nurture mothers with children from infancy through kindergarten. There is no admission charge. The next meeting is Sept. 15. Call 820-2455 for more information.
FCE trips
The Calhoun County Homemakers and Community will go to Niagara Falls, Toronto and New England (including Boston and Martha’s Vineyard) for a fall foliage tour Sept. 24-Oct. 2.
On Oct. 3 they will go to Birmingham for Southern Women’s Show, on Oct. 25 they will have a four-hour fall foliage cruise on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga which includes a buffet lunch and entertainment, and Nov. 13-17 to Branson, Mo., for shows including Daniel O’Donnell and Tobutchi, and a showboat dinner cruise.
Call Elizabeth Williams at 435-6692 or Virginia Norton at 831-1378 for detailed trip information.
Church anniversary
The Jacksonville State University Gospel Choir directed by Dr. Myrtice Collins will perform at the 121st anniversary of the Rising Star United Methodist Church of Hobson City at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct 5, at the Anniston City Meeting Center, 1615 Noble St. The event will include a countywide leadership and education summit. Birmingham mayor Larry Langford will speak. Call 831-2455 for more information.
$15 fashion show
The Calhoun Christian Women’s Job Corps will host its 2nd annual Fifteen-Dollar Fashion Show to give women ideas for dressing for interviews on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Greenbrier Road Baptist Church, 1235 Greenbrier Rd., Anniston, beginning with brunch at 10 a.m.
Medicare benefits
The Alabama State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) can help seniors understand Medicare benefits, determine which Medicare prescription drug plan best fits their needs and answer questions about Medigap, long-term care insurance policies and other health insurance programs. SHIP can also assist Medicare beneficiaries in specific areas such as home health benefits, Medicare claims and appeals and other similar issues. For more information call 1-800-243-5463.
Volunteers wanted
Alabama’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), which provides free health insurance counseling and education for persons with Medicare, is looking for volunteers. Call 1-800-243-5463 for more information.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at noon each Thursday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 400 Chinabee Ave., just off the Square. Call 847-0909 for more information.
Music Hall
The Friday Night Opry Show is presented Friday nights from 6:30-9:30 at the Golden Saw Music Hall in the Williams community. For more information call 435-4696.
Narcotics Anonymous
A Narcotics Anonymous group meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at First United Methodist Church behind McDonald’s. For more information call 435-4881.
