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6:01 am Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Calendar of Events

Aug. 21 – Phil Campbell Candidate Question and Answer: 6-8 p.m., Phil Campbell Town Hall, for candidates on the ballot for the Aug. 26 municipal election.

Aug. 23 – Second Chance Canine Advocates: Second Chance Canine Advocates, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to animal welfare, invites the public to attend its monthly meeting August 23 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Ralph C. Bishop Community Center, located at 201 Ash Ave., Russellville. The meeting will provide an opportunity to review the groups significant accomplishments over the past year, including successes in spay/ neuter programs, updates on recent dog rescues and highlights from past events and fundraisers. Attendees will also get a sneak peek at upcoming projects and initiatives. The organization will discuss future fundraising efforts and educational topics for upcoming meetings. Members of the community are encouraged to attend and share their ideas, helping to shape the future of SCCA. This is a great chance for anyone interested in supporting animal advocacy to learn more about the group’s mission and find out how they can get involved.

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