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Happening Now & Upcoming Events By Date
Saturday
September 6
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Asbury Volunteer Fire Department 5th Annual Golf Tournament, 8:00 a.m., Willowbrook Golf Course, Asbury. Breakfast and registration at 7:00 a.m., shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. Three man team format. $50.00 per player/$150 per team. Includes green fee, cart and meals. Drinks will be provided at breakfast, lunch and throughout the event. Prizes include $500, first place; $300, second place; $200, third place; $50 closest to pin; and $50, longest drive. Corporate sponsorships are available for $500 includes large sign, hole sign and team fee. Hole sponsors are $100, includes hole sign and listing at registration area. For information and to preregister, call Ken Burns at 256-878-1392 or Asbury Water System at 256-878-9158. Tournament package of three mulligans and two tee blasters for $20.00 or purchase individually for $5.00 each. Proceeds will help pay the department's insurance premium.
9th Annual Old Timers Festival in Rosale, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., off Alabama Highway 71, next to Rosalie School. Fun, food and entertainment for the whole family in a celebration of the heritage of Sand Mountain. Indian artifacts and old farm equipment will be on display during the festival. Several demonstrations including quilting, blacksmithing, corn grinding, broom making, primitive firemaking, and old remedies will be set up. A balloon release will be at Noon. Several groups will perform and jam sessions will also be held. A tribute to Veterans will be held at the festival.
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Monday
September 7
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Year of History 2009 & Year of Small Towns & Downtowns 2010 presentation by Lee Sentell, Director of Alabama Department of Tourism, and Marilyn Stamps, Alabama Department of Tourism, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Guntersville Museum. Lunch provided to area city official, historical society chair, chamber directors, press and Marshall County Convention and Visitor's Bureau board members. For information, contact Lisa Socha, Executive Director of MCCVB at lsocha@charterinternet.com or 800-582-6282.
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Monday-Friday
September 8-12
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Marshall County Christmas Coalition registration for Christmas help for children. Apply any day between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. or Tuesday and Thursday evening from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the following locations: Albertville Rec Center, Arab Rec Center, Boaz Rec Center and Guntersville Rec Center. Spanish interpreters will be available at the Albertville Rec Center on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Bring the following information to apply: Applicant's name, photo identification, address and phone number(s), name of child or children, their age, sex and school or daycare they attend; clothing and shoe sizes that they will be in December and gift request; proof of residency in Marshall County such as utility bill, car tag receipt, etc.; a list of every person who lives in your household; a breakdown of monthly income and expenses for the total household; proof of household income such as a paycheck stuf, SSI letter or 2007 tax form; if applicable, the food stamp card or letter from DHR with case number referenced; proof of guardianship or custody documents if you are not the parent but are the legal guardian. Volunteers will be available to help complete the application. You will be notified in November if your family is eligible to receive assistance. For more information, contact the Marshall County Christmas Coalition Office at 256-582-9998.
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Monday-Sunday
September 8-14
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“Summer Days & Arabian Knights” is a week-long celebration leading up to Arab's Community Fair.
Monday - 6:00 p.m. Concert Downtown featuring the music of SweetHome Sounds, Jill King, Southern Heart and Canaan's Crossing with free hot dogs and drinks. Bring your own lawn chair.
Tuesday - Dark. Movie Night in the Park featuring “Shark Tales” with a “shark fin” hat contest for cash prizes.
Wednesday - 6:00 p.m. Youth rally and worship service. Drama Teams, Praise Teams and local Christian bands are invited to participate. Hosted by Liberty Church at their camp property off Fry Gap Road.
Thursday - 5:45 p.m. Bicycle Parade & Pep Rally for youngsters from 2 to 102. Decorate your bike in Arab colors. Win a prize for Best Decorated, Oldest Biker, Most Creative and
Youngest Biker. Leading the Bike Parade will be the Arab Junior High School Marching Band. Starting point is the AHS Football Field House. Following the parade at the Arab High School band practice field in front of the school will be a community wide pep rally.
Friday - All day. Paint Arab Blue & Gold Day. Buy a blue and gold ribbon from the AHS Robotics Team to show your support and spirit. Ribbons are $10.00.
Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Arab Community Fair, City Park.
Sunday - Cemetary & Downtown Stroll. Area residents and students will portray some of Arab’s historical figures.
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Tuesday
September 9
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United Way of Marshall County's Day of Caring , 7:30 a.m., First Baptist Church, Albertville. T-shirts are available for $5.00.
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Wednesday
September 10
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"Introduction to Internet Marketing" workshop sponsored by Women's Business Center of North Alabama (WBCNA) in Jackson County at IMPACT Learning Center, 305 Scott Street, Scottsboro, 10:00 a.m. to Noon. Ellen Didier, founder of Red Sage Communications will lead the workshop. There is no cost to attend, however, reservations are required by calling Martha at 256-218-2121.
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Thursday
September 11
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18th Annual Rocket City Classic Golf Tournament to benefit Alabama's Reading is Fundamental Program, sponsored by the Huntsville West Kiwansis Club. RIF has provided 750,000 books to over 250,000 Alabama children so far. Four-man scramble tournament, 8:00 a.m. shotgun start, Robert Trent Jones Golf Course, Hampton Cove. Individual golfers are welcome as well as team. For more infromation, call 256-536-4196.
Trip to Tuscumbia sponsored by Marshall GoldCare 55+. Visit Belle Monte Mansion, Alabama's First Plantation House, Helen Keller's Birthplace and the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. $69.00, all inclusive. For more information or to register, call Kristi Leak at 256-571-8025 or 256-753-8025.
A Night to Remember presented by Alzheimer's Services of Marshall County. Walk and High School Band Expo, Albertville High School. Walk registration/sign-in at 5:30 p.m. at the Albertville Chamber of Commerce. Walk begins at 6:00 p.m. Band expo begins at 6:30 p.m. Admission to the band expo is a minimum donation of $5.00 adults, $3.00 children under 12. Concessions will be sold by Albertville High School Band Boosters. For more information, call 256-279-0922 or visit www.asomc.org.
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Saturday
September 13
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17th Annual Arab Community Fair, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., sponsored by the Arab Chamber of Commerce. Arts and crafts, food, and entertainment. Native American Indian Pow Wow and Civil War camp reenactment. For booth information, call 256-586-3138.
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Tuesday
September 16
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RSVP Volunteer Day, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Guntersville Recreation Center. Area non-profit groups are invited to host an information table or booth to recruit RSVP member volunteers.
Seniors on the Move presented by LifeLong, a partnership between Mountain Lakes Behavioral Healthcare, RSVP, Marshall Medical Centers, and Council on Again. This Healthy Aging Conference will feature information on programs and opportunities in Marshall County for senior citizens. Information booths, entertainment, programs, health check-ups, door prizes, and free lunch for those that register in advance. Free pedometers for walkers. Marshall County Sheriff Office's mobile meth education until will be on display along with the Red Cross ER vehicle. Guntersville Recreation Center, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Friday - Sunday
September 19-21
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Northeast Alabama Craftsmen's Association Fall Craft Show, Von Braun Center South Hall, 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville. Hours are Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, Noon to 5:00 p.m.. Admission is free. Approximately 200 craftsmen with teddy bears, dolls, doll furniture,
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Saturday
September 20
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Downtown Guntersville Antique Vehicle Cruise-In, 4:00 p.m. Trophies awarded at 6:00 p.m. Walk and shop all the participating merchants for prizes and discounts. Third Saturday of every month.
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Wednesday & Thursday
September 24 & 25
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ARTS (Artists Responding To Students) Cultural Outreach, Civitan Park
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Thursday
September 25
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Healthy Aging Month Lunch-N-Learn sponsored by Marshall GoldCare 55+, Noon, Marshall Professional Center Classroom, south of Guntersville Wal-Mart, Highway 431. For more information or to register, call Kristi Leak at 256-571-8025 or 256-753-8025.
Health Fair at Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Gurley, sponsored by CASA of Madison County andCommunity Action Partnership. Free health screenings for all ages. Sign up for children and senior programs. Supper from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. provided by Madison County Commissioner Jerry Craig and Madison County License Director Mark Craig. For more information, call Kathy at CASA at 256-537-7775.
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Saturday
September 27
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Environmental Fair and Awards hosted by Marshall County PALS (People Against a Littered State). Booths, entertainment and more, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Guntersville Recreation Center. Booths and events include: Biodiesel classroom on wheels which will demonstrate how grease from restaurants is converted into biodiesel; Alabama Forestry Association; Coast Guard Auxiliary; Guntersville Tree Board, Whitaker Contracting Corporation; State Park Naturalist; Bird Watching in Alabama; Recycled Yard Art; alabama Rivers and Valleys; TVA Watershed, RSVP Alabama Water Watch; Master Gardeners; Composting; County Extension Office 4-H Environmental Program, Alabama Wildlife Federation; Burritt on the Mountain; LEGACY from Montgomery-Partners in Environmental Education; plus Trash and Recycle Relays and more. For more information, contact PALS at 256-582-1918 Wednesdays or Fridays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Huntsville Obedience Training Club Dog Fair 2008, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monte Sano State Park. Attractions include public participation agility and rally, freestyle demonstrations, parade of breeds, microchipping clinic ($25.00 per dog), Canine Good Citizen Test, lots of games and prizes and adoptable dogs. Children must be accompanied by an adult and all dogs must be on-leash. For more information, call 256-534-7640 or visit hotc.org. Huntsville Obedience Training Club is a non-profit organization. Nominal park admission.
2008 Holy Smoke BBQ Cook-Off, Civitan Park, Guntersville. For information, call 256-891-7592. Proceeds will benefit Recovery at the Lake.
5th Annual Minnie Pearl Memorial Bluegrass in the Park, Baileyton Town Park, Highway 69 North, between Arab and Cullman. Jam Session Noon to 5:00 p.m., Singing begins at 5:00 p.m. Scheduled to appear are Georgia Class, Cedar Bluff Junction, Weiss Lake boys. Emcee is Slim Bishop. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the fun. Food vendors on site. No alcoholic beverages allowed. No animals except service animals such as seeing eye dogs. For more information, contact Wayne Bishop at 256-796-6757 or visit www.baileyton-al.com. Sponsored by the Town of Baileyton.
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Saturday
October 11
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Annual Chili Cookoff to benefit Marshall County Christmas Coalition, Signal Point Marina
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Monday
October 13
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Columbus Day
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Monday-Friday
October 13-17
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Fall Break for Guntersville City Schools
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Tuesday
October 14
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ARTS (Artists Responding To Students) Membership Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Guntersville Public Library.
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Saturday
October 25
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Trip to the Tennessee Valley Railroad in Chattanooga, Tennessee, sponsored by Marshall GoldCare 55+. Enjoy lunch in the dining car. $116.00, all inclusive. For more information or to register, call Kristi Leak at 256-571-8025 or 256-753-8025.
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Thursday
October 30
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Talk About Prescriptions Month Lunch-N-Learn sponsored by Marshall GoldCare 55+, Noon, Marshall Professional Center Classroom, south of Guntersville Wal-Mart, Highway 431. Presented by Norman Spear and Amy Honea of Albertville Discount Pharmacy. For more information or to register, call Kristi Leak at 256-571-8025 or 256-753-8025.
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Sunday
November 2
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Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 a.m. Turn your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night.
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Tuesday
November 4
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Election Day
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Tuesday
November 11
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Veterans Day
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Tuesday
November 18
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Trip to see "The Rockettes", sponsored by Marshall GoldCare 55+. Overnight trip to Nashville featuring Opryland Ice Exhibit. $191 quad occupancy, $199 triple occupancy, $219 double occupancy, and $269 single occupancy. Prices are per person. For more information or to register, call Kristi Leak at 256-571-8025 or 256-753-8025.
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Thursday
November 20
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American Diabetes Month Lunch-N-Learn sponsored by Marshall GoldCare 55+, Noon, Marshall Professional Center Classroom, south of Guntersville Wal-Mart, Highway 431. For more information or to register, call Kristi Leak at 256-571-8025 or 256-753-8025.
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Thursday
November 27
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Thanksgiving Day
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Saturday
December 6
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Trip on the Southern Belle Riverboat in Chattanooga, sponsored by Marshall GoldCare 55+. $65.00, all inclusive. For more information or to register, call Kristi Leak at 256-571-8025 or 256-753-8025.
Lake Guntersville Boat Parade
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Thursday
December 11
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GoldCare 55+ Christmas Formal Banquet. 5:00 p.m, Guntersville Senior Center, $10.00 per person, due by November 1. For more information or to register, call Kristi Leak at 256-571-8025 or 256-753-8025.
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Friday
December 19
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Christmas Vacation begins for Guntersville City Schools. Return to class on Tuesday, January 6.
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Thursday
December 25
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Christmas Day
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Monday
January 19
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Martin Luther King Holiday
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Monday
February 16
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President's Day Holiday
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Honeycomb Arts Fall Semester Classes for adults and children. Overview of classes below and on the web at www.honeycombart.com. Contact Jim or Jennie at 256-571-0375 or email info@honeycombart.com. Classes for new students begin the first week in September.
Group Classes
Art FUNdamentals, Ages 6-12, teaches the basics of art theory. Mondays, 3:30 p.m., one hour. $60 monthly, includes most materials.
Advanced Art, Ages 7-15, explores theory and technique. Every other Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to Noon, September thru November. $60.00 monthly, includes most materials.
Studio Art, Adults, individual projects with guidance. Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m., two hours. $60 monthly, students use own materials.
Group Guitar Class, Ages 7 to Adult, elementary to intermediate guitar techniques and methods. Day and time arranged with students, 30 minute class. $40 monthly.
Group Piano Class, Ages 7-12, beginning piano in a fun, group atmosphere. Day and time arranged with students, 30 minute class. $35 monthly.
Private Lessons
Guitar, Ages 7 to Adult, beginner to advanced, learn correct methods and theory for chording, tablature, scales and sight reading. Day and time arranged with student, 30 minutes weekly. $55 per month or $18 per lesson.
Piano, Ages 7 to Adult, elementary to intermediate students. Day and time arranged with student, 30 minutes weekly. $55 per month or $18 per lesson.
Private Art Lessons, Ages 6 to Adult. Day and Time arranged with student. One hour per week, $75 per month; 1-1/2 hours per week, $90 per month; 2 hours per week, $100 per month.
Metal or Plaster Sculpture, Ages 16 to Adult, learn welding, hammering and accent techniques to build steel sculptures, or learn the techniques of plaster form. Day and time arranged with student, 2 hours per week. $110 monthly, includes materials.
Huntsville Art League offers Fall Art Classes in a variety of media and techniques taught by qualified professional art instructors including classes for homeschool students. Morning, afternoon and evening classes are available. Pre-registration is required. For more information, visit www.HuntsvilleArtLeague.org or call 256-534-3860. Space is limited.
Ed Starnes will be the Limelight Artist at the Huntsville Art League Gallery and Visual Arts Center (HAL), September 1-14. The Photographers of HAL will exhibit in the HAL Limelight Gallery, September 15-30. HAL is open to the public free of charge Monday thru Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For additional information, contact HAL at 256-534-3860.
Unique Views of Huntsville, the 4th Annual Juried Show of the Huntsville Art League Gallery and Visual Arts Centers (HAL), September 13-21, 2008 at the Huntsville Museum of Art. $1500 cash, prizes and ribbons will be awarded to exceptional art selected for the exhibit. Artists are encouraged to submit their "unique view" in the media and style of their choice. Deadline is August 27, 2008. For more details and entry form, call 256-534-3860 or visit www.HuntsvilleArtLeague.org.
The Huntsville Art League (HAL) Events
Calling all artists - HAL is accepting new artists for Exhibition in the Main Gallery. All media is welcome. For more information and to schedule your appointment, call 256-534-3860.
Additional information may be viewed at www.huntsvilleartleague.org.
Support Arts Education. Research shows that children who participate in the arts do better in school. The Center for Arts Education (CAE) is dedicated to helping parents support arts education and is offering a FREE guide that provides information to advance and support arts education in schools. To request a FREE guide on the benefits of arts education and resources available in local schools and your community. Arts education is the law and all children should have access to arts learning. For more information, visit www.cae-nyc.org.
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BLOOD  DRIVES
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Act now to avoid a summer blood shortage
Summer means two things for LifeSouth Community Blood Centers - the demand for blood will remain strong, while the number of donors often goes down - and that could spell serious trouble ahead.
"Supplies are currently adequate, but as we look ahead...we can see that the number of groups that have scheduled blood drives is down considerably, and that's very troubling," said Nancy Eckert, LifeSouth CEO. "The best way to tackle a blood shortage is to prevent it, and we need the help of the entire community now to do that."
Just how serious is the deficit ahead? LifeSouth supplies blood for more than 130 medical facilities in Alabama, Georgia and Florida and system-wide needs about 800 units of blood donated daily just to meet those needs. The current projections show donations running 18,000 units behind the anticipated need...
Vacations will frequently take regular donors out of the area, cutting into the ability to resupply local blood needs. Enrollment drops on college campuses as well, and students are a major source of blood donations.
LifeSouth is requesting that businesses schedule blood drives, where LifeSouth bring the drive to you, saving donors time and gas. Nearly 85% of blood that LifeSouth collects comes from drives outside of its donor centers. Businesses large and small, churches and civic groups can call sto schedule a drive. LifeSouth can bring a bloodmobile or set up a drive in a spare room or office. And if you think your organization is too small, LifeSouth says think again.
LifeSouth says if they can get eight participants in four hours that it's well worth their time and effort. Small groups can also join together to host a drive.
Not only can a blood drive help bring a group together for a common cause, it can really be fun. All summer long, LifeSouth is offering blood drives with a summer camp theme, and donors get a special T-shirt for making the effort. Anyone age 17 or older, in good health and weighing 110 pounds is eligible to donate. A photo ID is required.
As you donate, you'll be able to snack on Smores.
To learn more about booking a blood drive, call 256-894-6066 or email aghanners@lifesouth.org.
What better way to support your community this summer than giving the gift of life to one of your neighbors.
LifeSouth Donor Center, Highway 431, Albertville is now open 6 days a week in an effort to keep pace with the local need for blood. Hours are Mon-Wed-Fri, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Tues & Thurs, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; and Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
All LifeSouth Donor Centers
Alabaster
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1007 1st Street North
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205-663-4050
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Albertville
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8612 U.S. Hwy 431
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256-894-6066
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Baldwin County
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888-795-2707
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Birmingham
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396 W. Oxmoor Road
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205-943-6000
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2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive
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205-445-0667
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St. Vincent's Medical Center
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205-833-3557
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Cullman
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1890 Alabama Hwy 157, Suite 110
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256-775-6689
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Decatur
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2349 Danville Road SW, Suite 120
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256-552-0060
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1016 Somerville Road SE
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256-308-0769
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Dothan
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3833 Ross Clark Circle
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334-792-9977
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Huntsville
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2801 Westcorp Blvd SW
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256-533-8201
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1101 Silvey Road
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256-265-6340
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Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children, 911 Big Cove Road
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256-265-0127
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Clearview Cancer Institute, 3601 CCI Drive, Suite 210
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256-539-0127
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Florence
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205 Marengo Street
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256-785-7038
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Mobile County
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888-795-7038
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Montgomery
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1601 Eastern Blvd.
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334-260-0803
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Opelika
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505 East Thomason Circle
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334-705-0884
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Sheffield
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1208 South Jackson Highway
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256-383-3535
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Upcoming LifeSouth Blood Drives:
Wednesday, August 27
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Marshall Medical Center South of Boaz
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8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Thursday, August 28
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Foodland of Arab
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11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Friday, August 29
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BancorpSouth of Boaz
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Noon to 6:00 p.m.
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Monday, September 1
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Sweet Tater Festival, Crane Hill
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8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, September 2
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Movie Gallery, Arab
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11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, September 3
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Warehouse Groceries, Hanceville
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Noon to 4:00 p.m.
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Thursday, September 4
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Golden Living, Arab
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11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Friday, September 5
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Woodland Medical Center, Cullman
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11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Saturday, September 6
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Big D's Cycles, Arab
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9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Monday, September 8
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Addison Health Center, Addison
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10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, September 9
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Albertville vs Boaz, Albertville Rec Center
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9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, September 10
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Cullman Career Center, Cullman
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7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Thursday, September 11
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DHR Marshall County, Guntersville
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8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Friday, September 12
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Community Credit Union, Albertville
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9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Saturday, September 13
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Arab Community Fair
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9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Sunday, September 14
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Wal-Mart, Guntersville
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11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Monday, September 15
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EMS Cullman
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Noon to 6:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, September 16
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Loparex, Cullman
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5:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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Wednesday, September 17
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Loparex, Cullman
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2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Thursday, September 18
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Wallace State Community College
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9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Friday, September 19
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BancorpSouth, Arab
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10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Sunday, September 21
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The River Church, Guntersville
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9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Monday, September 22
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Guntersville Middle School
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7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, September 23
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W.S. Badcock, Cullman
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9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, September 24
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Factory Connection, Albertville
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8:00 a.m. to5:00 p.m.
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Thursday, September 25
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Boaz Post Office
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9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Friday, September 26
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Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, Boaz
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10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Saturday, September 27
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Minnie Pearl Memorial Bluegrass in the Park, Baileyton
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11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Sunday, September 28
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Hewett United Methodist Church, Albertville
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8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Monday, September 29
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Cullman Regional Medical Center
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11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, September 30
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Cullman Regional Medical Center
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8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Red Cross
Summer generally brings to mind backyard barbecue and family vacations, but record high gas prices have put a damper on summer travel plans for many families. The American Red Cross hopes its summer promotion will provide three lucky blood donors a little relief at the pump. Everyone who presents to donate blood or platelets between now and September 30, 2008 can enter to win one of three $1,000.00 gas cards as part of its "Save a Life and See America" promotion. Blood shortages are common during the summer months due to a decrease in blood donations. The American Red Cross Alabama and Central Gulf Coast Blood Services Region needs 800 people to donate blood each weekday to meet the needs of patients in approximately 100 hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout the region. A single donation can save up to three lives. Please call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or visit www.redcrossblood.org to make an appointment to donate blood today.
Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives
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Location
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August 14
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Piedmont
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Pleasant Arbor Baptist Church-Rock Run
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1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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CLUBS &
GROUPS
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Alzheimer's Services of Marshall County. 256-293-6556.
Marshall County Craft Club is accepting applications for new members. Club limits membership to 100 individuals and is open to all including non-residents. Information at 256-878-7433.
A “30 Mile Walking Club” is being established at the Guntersville Senior Center meeting Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. All area seniors are invited to take part. Get details by calling 256-505-3000.
Adult Singles Ministry, Blount County. Details at 205-647-0110.
Disabled American Veterans Arab Chapter meets the first Monday every month, 6:00 p.m. at the Arab City Park senior center, behind the pool. For information, phone 256-586-8920.
MS Self Help Group meets the first Tuesday of each month, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., board room, Marshall Medical Center North. Support group hosts guest speakers, holds news and research discussions, works on the group memory book, participates in the Spring MS walk; and more. Confidentiality is respected. For more information on the group, please contact Pam at 256-931-4664; Angie at 256-894-3487; or Beth at 256-505-1733. For information from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, call toll free 1-800-FIGHT-MS or visit nationalmssociety.org.
North Alabama Singles Dance, second Saturday of the month, 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Claysville Shriner's Clubhouse, just off Highway 431, behind Barfield Nursing Home. $5.00 Admission. Food and soft drinks provided. Country and light rock music with deejay. Big screen TV for non-dancers. Call Jeannie for information at 256-894-9944.
Marshall County Democratic Club meets the first Tuesday of each month, Bruce's Restaurant, Highway 431 North, Guntersville. Buffet dinner at 6:00 p.m., $10.00. For details, go to www.marshallcodems.com. Marshall County Executive Committee meets the last Tuesday of each month, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For information, contact Susan McKenney at 256-586-1551.
Northeast Alabama Orchid Society meets the second Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Anniston Museum of Natural History. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, visit www.NEAOS.org or contact Linda Currie at Lincurrie@aol.com or call 256-835-8646.
Ruth Community Neighborhood Watch meets the second Tuesday of each month, 7:00 p.m. Refreshments served at the social that follows.
Ruth Community Volunteer Fire meets the third Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m.
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Foster Parent Safety Kit Drive to collect cabinet door locks, protective covers for electrical outlets, safety gates for stairs, smoke alarms and batteries, 5-pound dry chemical fire extinguishers, safety kits for curtain and blind cords, first aid kits, carbon monoxide detectors, rope ladders for second story windows, and lock boxes for medications. Twin beds and/or bunk beds with mattresses, and dresses are also needed. Scrap book supplies including paper, stickers, art supplies and binders are needed to prepare memory books for the foster children. To make a donation or find out more about Foster Parenting, contact the Marshall County Department of Human Resources at 256-582-7100.
Donate old cellphones to benefit Pilot House, Cullman. Boxes for donations are set up at the Cullman County Museum, St. John's Church, First Baptist Church and North Brook Baptist Church. Pilot House is a division of the Cullman County Department of Human Services.
Phi Beta Lamda at Snead State College is collecting empty printer cartridges as a fundraiser. Drop them off at the Health Sciences Building on campus or at the bookstore in the Boaz Outlet Center. For more information, call 256-506-2055.
Marshall County PALS, People Against a Littered State, a non-profit organization dedicated to the goal of cleaning up Marshall County and keeping it clean, green and beautiful through educational programs and hands-on projects such as litter pick-ups, river rescues, etc. The goal to achieving litter free roadsides, public places and communities is based on volunteerism. Membership forms were mailed to various people and organization, seeking their support through commitments and donations. An incorrect address was reflected on the form. The correct mailing address for Marshall County PALS is 424 Blount Avenue, Box G-17, Guntersville, AL 35976. If you would like to join PALS' efforts, call Jeannine Wilder at 256-582-1918, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Donate to Emergency Equipment Foundation, P.O. Box 895, Albertville AL 35950
or call 256-302-1330. Your tax deductible donation is needed & appreciated.
Volunteer Center of Madison County is seeking donated items for family disaster kits for their "Prepared to Serve" learning project. Kits will be distributed to disadvantaged youth. For information on how you can help, call 256-539-7797.
Cullman-area Animal Welfare Association needs items for its shelter including blankets, kitten and puppy food, dishwashing detergent, paper towels and disposable gloves. Drop off items at veterinary clinics in the Cullman area.
 Neglected, abused, abandoned or soon to be euthanized companion animals available for immediate adoption at Happy PAWS Haven in Arab. Donations are needed for funding of veterinarian services, food, vaccinations, janitorial equipment, groundskeeping machinery and tools, cleaning supplies, leashes and collars, dog and cat toys, office equipment, vehicles, facility improvements, buildings and other expenses. To volunteer or establish a foster home, call 256-653-1674. Help is needed for site maintenance and construction, data entry, dog and cat training, interim bonding, pack and cattery socialization and other chores. Happy PAWS Haven is a non-profit, no-kill, no kennel companion animal shelter registered as a 501c3 Corporation in the State of Alabama. Happy PAWS Haven
Save-A-Life/Give-A-Phone program collects used, donated cell phones and refurbishes them to provide emergency access for YWCA domestic shelters. Drop off your old phone at Office Equipment Company, Third Street, Cullman or call 256-734-1900.
LifeSouth Donor Center, Highway 431, Albertville is now open 6 days a week in an effort
to keep pace with the local need for blood. Hours are Mon-Wed-Fri, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.;
Tues & Thurs, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; and Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Marshall County area host families urgently needed for foreign students. Learn firsthand about another culture without leaving the United States and establish a friendship that will last a lifetime. Many local high schools are still open to enrollment and encourage families to get involved. Pacific Intercultural Exchange has international students from more than 40 countries arriving into the area for homestay programs. They urgently need your help. the non-profit organization is looking for a few more caring host families to share the American way of life. If you think you may be interested in hosting a foreign teen, or would like more information about the program, please call P.I.E. at 1-800-828-9001 or visit them on the web at pieusa.org.
Enroll in the Marshall and DeKalb County Master Gardener program. Forms at the Marshall County Extension Service office in the Guntersville Courthouse or at the Sand Mountain Research Extension Center in Crossville. Information at 256-582-2009.
Wallace State College is offering training and third party testing for class A and B commercial driver licenses and passenger endorsements for buses. For information, call 256-352-8273.
Northeast Alabama Adult Education provides FREE classes designed to help students remove barriers caused by a lack of education. Open-enrollment policy allows you to enroll at any time. Classes include:
 GED Preparation (including English and Math) English as a Second Language
Reading
And Basic College Readiness
GED classes are even available on-line for qualified students who are home-bound or unable to attend classes due to their work schedule. For more information about any of their programs, call your local community college, board of education or the offices of the Northeast Alabama Adult Education Program (located at and managed/directed by Northeast Alabama Community College) at 256-638-2957 or 256-228-0021 You can also visit their website at www.nacc.edu/adulted.
Marshall County class locations:
GED/BASIC ACADEMIC SKILLS
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Alabama's Career Center System
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Albertville Employment Office
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5920 Hwy. 431
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(new enrollees on 1st class of each week only)
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Monday through Thursday 8 AM - 1 PM
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Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 5 - 8 PM
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Phone: 891-3090
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Arab Adult Education Center
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153 Main Street
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(new enrollees on 1st class of each week only)
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Monday through Thursday 8 - 12 Noon
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Tuesday and Thursday 5 - 8 PM
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Phone: 931-2299 or 586-6026
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DAR High School
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Siemes Thomas Classroom Building
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Monday & Tuesday 6 - 9 PM
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Phone: 728-4238
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Guntersville Adult Education Center
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2309 Worth Street
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Monday and Wednesday 8:30 - 11:30 AM
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Monday and Wednesday 5 - 8 PM
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Phone: 582-9216 or 582-3159
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Marshall County Even Start Program
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Marshall County Technical School, Guntersville
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(Free childcare provided for ages 6 wks - 5 yrs.)
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Monday through Thursday 7:45 AM - 12:45 PM
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Phone: 582-2310
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Snead State Community College
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Library Basement Room 102 & 106
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Tuesday and Wednesday 8 - 11 AM
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Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 5 - 8 PM
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Phone: 593-5120
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READING
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Guntersville Adult Education Center
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2309 Worth Street
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Tuesday 9 - 12 Noon
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Tuesday 5:30 - 8:30 PM
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Phone: 582-9216 or 582-3159
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ENGLISH AS A 2ND LANGUAGE
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Marshall County Community Resource Center
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Crossroads Mall, Hwy. 431, Albertville
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(new enrollees on 1st & 3rd Mondays only)
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(Free childcare is provided)
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Mon., Tues. & Thurs. 9:30 - 11:30 AM
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Mon., Tues. & Thurs. 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Mon., Tues. & Thurs. 4 - 6 PM
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Mon., Tues. & Thurs. 6 - 8:30 PM
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Phone: 279-0599 or 638-2957
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Boaz City School System
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Community Learning Center
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358 Collier Drive, Boaz, Rooms 3 & 4
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(Free childcare is provided)
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Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 5 - 7 PM
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Phone: 281-0321
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Free G.E.D. classes are being held Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Blountsville Public Library. For times and additional information, call 256-352-8078.
Northeast College in Rainsville is offering new classes in Retail Management as part of a Business Management degree. Course agenda includes retaining, legal and social environment. Register by calling 256-228-6001.
Cullman County EMA is accepting applications for CERT Training Classes. Classes are free and taught by certified professionals. Information at 256-739-5410.
Youth for Understanding seeks volunteer families to host international high school exchange students for the upcoming school year. Each year YFU provides international educational and American home-stay opportunities to about 2,000 exchange students. These students are between the ages of 15 to 18 years old and are from one of 50 countries around the world. Interested families and individuals may contact Joe Matta, Florida field director, at 800-872-0200 ext. 278 or via e-mail at matta@yfu.org for more information. To apply, please visit www.yfu-usa.org.
Self-defense class offered for women at least 13 years of age. The Equalizer, a self-defense training program, teaches the basics to defend yourself in the event of an attack. The cost for each phase of the three-phase course to $20.00 with a $20.00 free for the manual. For information, contact instructor Scottie Waldrep of the Arab Police Department at 256-640-7103. To download a PDF file of the registration form, click here
North Alabama Center for Educational Excellence is offering free assistance in completing electronic applications for student aid. Free career and personal counseling as well as scholarship information are also offered. 256-739-2382.
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FUNDRAISERS
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Honor a loved one's memory and help fight cancer by contributing to the American Cancer Society Memorial and Honor Gift program. Your gift could save a life. Send your donation to your local American Cancer Society office at 2515-B Memorial Parkway SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 or call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org to make your donation today.
Jackson County Council on Aging is offering their second edition cookbook with recipes from some of North Alabama's most recognizable citizens. $10.00 each. Available the Senior Building in the Jackson County Park and at the Scottsboro Senior Center. For more information, call 256-574-6733.
Friends of the Grant Library selling their new cookbook for $15.00 with proceeds to benefit library project. Books on sale at Grant Pharmacy, Peoples State Bank, Curves, Barnes Clothing and First Bank. Information or to order, call 256-728-2524.
Friends of the Library Bookstore in Arab offers used books for sale at bargain prices with all proceeds go toward the purchase of new books and equipment. Open Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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HEALTH
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If your sister was diagnosed with breast cancer, and you were not, The Sister Study needs you to help learn what causes breast cancer. Women ages 35 to 74 can enroll by calling 1-877-4-SISTER (78337) or by going to sisterstudy.org. The Sister Study is conducted by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
Colon cancer is largely preventable and when caught early it has a 90% survival rate. If you are age 50 or over, a colon cancer screening could save your life. Call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
Dyspraxia USA, a non-profit organization based in Chicago, seeks to generate awareness, increase diagnosis, and help people with this condition throughout the United States. Dyspraxia is a neurological disorder that affects 6% of the population. It's a condition that affects each individual differently, but one constant remains: Dyspraxia affects the ability to judge, interpret and preceive. For more information, to volunteer, or to become a member, please visit www.dyspraxiausa.org or call 1-733-248-3476.
MS Self Help Group meets the first Tuesday of each month, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., board room, Marshall Medical Center North. Support group hosts guest speakers, holds news and research discussions, works on the group memory book, participates in the Spring MS walk; and more. Confidentiality is respected. For more information on the group, please contact Pam at 256-931-4664; Angie at 256-894-3487; or Beth at 256-505-1733. For information from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, call toll free 1-800-FIGHT-MS or visit nationalmssociety.org.
Free and confidential HIV Testing and Counseling, Marshall Family Health Clinic, Crossroads Mall, Albertville, every Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 256-426-8753. Sponsored by Marshall Medical Systems and AIDS Action Coalition of North Alabama
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Diabetes Education Progra | |
