Calendar of Events
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Aug. 2 – Community Cookout: West Highland Baptist Church community cookout takes place Aug. 2 at 2 p.m. at 501 Westgate Drive, Russellville.
Aug. 9 – Annual Ladies Conference: Phil Campbell First Baptist Church will host its annual Ladies Conference on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Attendees are encouraged to bring a Bible and a salad to share for lunch. This years’ service project will support the Baptist Children’s Home in Decatur by collecting needed supplies. All are welcome.
Aug. 9 – Clothing Giveaway, Isbell Methodist Church: Isbell Methodist Church will host a clothing giveaway from Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
July 26 – Vina’s July Fest: The 34th annual July Fest in Vina kicks off at 10 a.m. and runs through 9 p.m., concluding with a fireworks show. Festivities include a car show from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendors, food, crafts, and music all day. Vendor booths (12×12) are available for $25. To reserve a spot, call Denise Rogers at 256-460-1539, Kyle Green at 256-740-2815, or Vina City Hall at 256356-4996. The Vina Rescue Squad is selling $100 tickets for the Big Money Draw Down (only 325 available). For car show information, call city hall or Mayor Michael Moomaw at 256460-7441.
Aug. 29 – Fifth Friday:
Downtown Russellville presents its second Fifth Friday event from 6 to 9 p.m. Includes live music, food trucks, local vendors and family friendly fun.
Aug. 15-16 – Franklin County Watermelon Festival Sept. 27 – Red Bay Founder’s Fest, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Celebrate Red Bay’s heritage with a full day of family fun from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bay Tree Park. The festival features arts and crafts, live music, food vendors, sidewalk sales, door prizes, contests (fried pie, quilt, photo, coloring), a car-truck-motorcycletractor show, and museum tours. Prizes are awarded for largest family, youngest and oldest attendees, and longest distance traveled. Admission is free. For information, or to register as a vendor, call Amber Hardin at 256-356-4473, ext. 3. See updates at facebook. com/RedBayAlabama.
Oct. 11 – Spirit of Hodges Oct. 18 – Spruce Pine Day Oct. 31 – Fifth Friday: Downtown Russellville presents its third Fifth Friday event with a tobe- determined “thriller” theme from 6 to 9 p.m.
Al-Anon
Al-Anon meets at 6 p.m. every Thursday at the First Baptist Church in downtown Russellville across from the Roxy Theatre.
American Legion
American Legion Post 64 regularly meets the second Thursday of every month at the North Highlands Church of Christ fellowship hall with the meal at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7 p.m.
Alzheimer’s Support
TheAlzheimer’sSupport meeting is held at 10 a.m. on the third Tuesday of every month at Generations of Red Bay. For information, call 256-356-4982.
Bay Tree Council for the Performing Arts – The BTCPA annual membership and sponsorship drive begins soon. Those interested in becoming a member or sponsor may contact any board member, message BTCPA through Facebook, or reach out to Scotty Kennedy at 256-3568758 or scottydk@att.net.
Red Bay Museum –
The museum, located at 108 Fourth Ave. S.E., is open for tours Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30–4 p.m. To schedule a tour at another time, call 256-356-8758.
Farmers Markets
ThePhilCampbellFarmers Market is set up in front of town hall on Fridays and Saturdays. For information, call 205-993-5313. The Red Bay Farmers Market is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Family Fun Park. For information, call 256-668-7049. The Russellville Farmers Market is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, next to the A.W. Todd Centre in downtown Russellville, from 6 a.m. to noon. For information, call 256-668-7649.
