Calendar of Events

Oct. 31 – Fifth Friday: Downtown Russellville presents its third Fifth Friday event with a to-be-determined “thriller” theme from 6 to 9 p.m.    

Nov. 4, 6, 9 – Play, “You Can’t Beat the House,” Red Bay – The Bay Tree Council for the Performing Arts will perform its next comedy, “You Can’t Beat the House,” Nov. 4, Nov. 6 and Nov. 9 at the Weatherford Centre in Red Bay. The play will be directed by Holly McKinney and Scotty Kennedy. 

Recurring 

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   

The Alzheimer’s Support 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 – Those interested in becoming a member of the BTCPA, or a sponsor, can contact any board member, message BTCPA through Facebook, or reach out to Scotty Kennedy by calling 256-356-8758, or sending an email to 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 to 4 p.m. To schedule a tour at another time, call 256-356-8758. 

Farmers Markets
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 until Nov. 1. For information, call 256-668-7649.  

Food Giveaway  

Held the fifth Thursday of each month at the First Methodist Church in downtown Russellville. Call 256-332-2955 for information. 
   

Food and Clothing Outreach  

Every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon, Good Shepherd Catholic Outreach has a program to help those in need of food, clothing and partial bill assistance. Stop by Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 1700 N. Jackson Ave., Russellville, at that time to seek any assistance needed.
 
Grief Support Group   

A grief support group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Russellville Public Library. Hosted by Amedisys Hospice. The group is free and is open to the public. Call 256-760-7877 with any questions.
 
Grief Support: “Getting Well Together”  

“Getting Well Together,” a grief support group, will meet at 10 a.m. each month on the third Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church in Russellville. This is a free support group for anyone who would like to attend. This event is provided by Kindred Hospice of Florence. For information call 256-764-0873.  

Love Packages Ministry – Love Packages Ministry is in need of donations of new and used Bibles (in any condition). They will be sent to ministers and missionaries around the world who will distribute them. Donations can be dropped off in the church office of Red Bay First Baptist Church or Russellville First Baptist Church.
 
Masonic Lodge  

The following is the monthly meeting schedule for the Lodges in Franklin County: Belgreen 428 – first and third Monday; Burleson 143 – second and fourth Monday; Russellville 371 – first and third Tuesday; Newburg 388 – first Thursday; Order of the Eastern Star – second and fourth Tuesday; Phil Campbell 880 – first and third Thursday.
 
Mountain Valley Hee Haw  

There is live music at Mountain Valley Hee Haw in Phil Campbell every Saturday beginning at 7 p.m. featuring The House Band. For information, call 256-810-4840.  

 
Shrine Club  

Meetings are held in Russellville on the second Tuesday of each month at the Cutter Barber Shop, Spruce Pine 608. The club also meets on the second and fourth Thursdays. All meetings are held at 7 p.m.
   

Take Off Pounds Sensibly  

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) weight loss support group meets each Monday at 6 p.m. at the Russellville Recreation Center. Weigh-ins begin at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to drop in for a free meeting visit or call 256-446-5962 for information.  

VFW Post 5184  

VFW Post 5184 meets at 7 p.m. every fourth Thursday at the VFW Hall on West Lawrence Street.