Hello readers! I’m back with this week’s edition of What’s Up in Odenville.

Finally we have some cooler weather to go with those falling leaves and other evidence of Autumn. Unfortunately, the rain has killed any and all excitement from by Autumn buzz. It’s okay though, as I’m counting down the days to Thanksgiving regardless of the weather. I will then have an excuse to eat like it’s my last meal and not feel a bit bad about it. On a completely unrelated note, you have 43 shopping days until Christmas or six weekends. Whichever.

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Let’s get to the news:

Community

The City of Odenville will host its annual Christmas Parade Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. The theme this year is Christmas in Dixie. The parade has grown enormously and hopes are high that this year will top the past two. Who will win this year’s braggin’ rights for best overall float? Hurry by Odenville City Hall or Odenville Police Department to sign up. Trophies will be given for the top three floats. There will also be a community fellowship directly after the parade with refreshments. For more info email odenvillebiz@gmail.com

The SCCHS XC Track team placed third in Sectionals last Thursday at Cold Springs High School in Bremen. This has qualified Saints for the State Meet at the Oakville Indian Mounds in Moulton this week. So proud of this XC Team! GO SAINTS!

OYAA Cheerleaders brought home second place in the Second Annual CYCA Cheer Competition – Junior Division this past Sunday. Eight parks from local areas including Odenville, Springville, Moody, Pell City, Clay, Irondale, and Gardendale competed in grades K-7. Kaitlyn Davis received second place in Individual Competition. Congrats, Ladies!

Meet Me at the Park was a huge hit — even though the weather caused a change in venue to indoors at SCCHS. Event vendor Brandi Mandeville said tons of people still came out and that the weather really did not affect attendance at all. Keep praying for Payton he is dealing with some side effects from medicine. Thanks to all who participated.

Hunting season has started off with a bang for one local young man. BuckMasters American Deer Foundation (BADF) Disabled Hunts sent Zachary Culverhouse to The Kings Ranch in Texas for a three-day hunt. Zachary got himself an eight-point King Ranch Buck along with two hogs. BuckMasters will mount it for him as well. Congrats Zack! For more information on these hunts go to buckmasters.com/resources/disabled-hunters

Little “song bird” Maci Johnsey competed this weekend in the Trombauer singing contest and qualified to compete at state Dec. 4-5 at Troy University. Maci sang No One is Alone from Into the Woods. Way to go Maci!

North Valley Church will host its Annual Holiday Indoor Craft Show put on by the Early Learning Center Nov. 16-20. Hours of operation will be Monday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Tuesday-Thursday from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Proceeds help benefit families in need this holiday season.

American Care-Source at Legacy Springs has changed its name and will now be called GoNow Doctors. Same physicians and staff, same phone number. (205) 719-1000

Community Reminders

The City of Margaret will host its 2nd Annual Turkey Shoot Nov. 14 and 21 at Wilson Park of Co. Road 12 at 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit the City of Margaret’s Toys for Kids program.

Going through a divorce or separation can be especially difficult during the holidays. There will be a Surviving the Holidays event hosted by our local DivorceCare ministry in Pell City on Nov. 14 from 2-4 p.m. at The Brook Besor Coffee Shop. Registration is $10. If you or someone you know is going through divorce or separation, please encourage them to PM me for more information.

Applications are now being accepted for Christmas Village! This program is designed to help families in the St. Clair County areas that need assistance providing Christmas gifts for their children. This program is different than others, as the parents are invited to North Valley Church to participate in the gift choosing for each child. North Valley Church partners with Argo Christmas for Kids and Argo Food Bank for this program so only apply at one place. Please email iServe@mynvc.org for an application.

Majestic Outdoor Ministries is hosting their 5th Annual State Wide Youth Hunt. The hunt will be November 13-15 for ages 8-15. For more info or to register your child go to majoutdoors.com.

The next Odenville Area Business Association meeting will be Monday Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Odenville Civic Center. We will have music and fellowship. Hope to see you there!

That’s all for this week! Send your Odenville news to odenvillenews@gmail.com.