Calendar Of Events
June 6-8 — “Annie” at the Roxy: The Franklin County Arts and Humanities Council will present the musical “Annie” June 6-8 at the Historic Roxy Theatre in downtown Russellville. Tickets may be available at the door on the evening of the performance, starting at 6 p.m. The show will start at 7 p.m. on June 6-7, and at 2 p.m. on June 8. Tickets cost $15. The show features the well-known “Little Orphan Annie,” who charms hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York. The Franklin County Department of Human Resources will receive $20 of the monetary donation of sponsors and 10% of ticket sales to go to foster children in Franklin County. For information, go to the Historic Roxy Theatre Facebook page, call 256-4608988; or email ccmalone80@hotmail.com.
June 8, June 9-11 –
Vacation Bible School at Siloam Baptist Church:
Located at 1657 Highway 60 in Russellville, registration kicks off June 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. with inflatables and snowcones. Vacation Bible School includes classes for ages two through adult, along with meals, each night, June 9-11, from 6 to 8:15 p.m.
June 14 – The Phil Campbell Pageant will take place at 10 a.m. on June 14 at Northwest Shoals Community College in Phil Campbell. Contact Michelle Marbutt at 205-412-6323.
June 20-21 – Phil Campbell Festival July 4 – Jam on Sloss Lake July 19 – Franklin County Watermelon Pageant: The Franklin County Watermelon Pageant takes place July 19 in the Russellville City Schools auditorium. The deadline to register is June 19 at 4 p.m. Applications are open, and the registration fee is $50. That includes a photograph. Queens will be presented at the opening ceremony of the Watermelon Festival on Aug. 15.
July 26 – July Fest Aug. 29 – Fifth Friday – Downtown Russellville presents its second Fifth Friday event from 6 to 9 p.m.
Aug. 15-16 – Franklin County Watermelon Festival Sept. 27 – Red Bay Founders Fest Oct. 11 – Spirit of Hodges Oct. 18 – Spruce Pine Day Oct. 25 – Franklin County Latino Heritage Festival Oct. 31 – Fifth Friday – Downtown Russellville presents its third Fifth Friday event, with a tobe- determined “thriller” theme from 6 to 9 p.m.
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.
Farmers Markets
The Phil Campbell Farmers Market is set up in front of town hall on Fridays and Saturdays. For information, call 205-9935313. 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.
Food Giveaway
Held the fifth Thursday of each month at the First Methodist Church in downtown Russellville, call 256332-2955 for information.
Food and Clothing Outreach
Every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon, Good Shepherd Catholic Outreach has an outreach 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. onthethirdTuesdayof 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.
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 night 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 256446-5962 for information.
