Springville Happenings

Published 3:46 pm Thursday, March 1, 2018

The Springville Preservation Society is now taking reservations for use of the historic “Little House” located adjacent to the Police Department for events or meetings. Rates are $25 for 2 hours, $50 for four hours and $100 per day. Contact Sara Trotter or reservations at 205-467-3000.

The Springville High School Lunchroom received a makeover thanks to a Federal Grant. 

The Springville Preservation Society is compiling information on Veterans from Saint Clair County for an upcoming book. Please contact the Society if you would like to include a veteran.

The Springville Library’s  upcoming events. Contact the Springville Library for details at 205-467-2339. Some events require pre-registration.

Feb. 27  –Introduction to Computers for Adult Beginners meets in the Main Library at 6 p.m.

March 2 – Celebrate Read Across America Day

The Springville Preservation Society will hold its 5th Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show to benefit the Rock School Restoration Project on April 18th. Contact Jo Ann Benton to volunteer 205-467-6542.

The Public Works Department announced that you can pay your Springville SPWD water and sewer bill online. www.springvillealabama.org

The Springville Senior Center started its Beginner Computer Classes. Classes are every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the Springville Public Library. All seniors are welcome.  Register in the Main Library or call 205-467-2339.

Local Churches:

The Springville Presbyterian Church has been undergoing a restoration. The church was able to recover the upholstery this past week. The church is one of the oldest churches in the area. Donations to fund the restoration can be made to the Springville Presbyterian Church Foundation at P.O. Box 429, Springville, AL 35146.

Christ Community Church is offering monthly “Art Days” for kids ages 6-12, for $5. Register at art.springville.info

Christ Community Church is offering Grief Share classes. http://griefshare.springville.info

The Church at Bradford Road is offering a Divorce Support Group for Children every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Contact 205-467-7376. 

Springville Police Department is presenting a Firearms Safety course which is open to the public. The course includes 2 hour classroom training and 2 hours actual training on the firing range by two certified NRA instructors. You may sign up by calling Lauri Jones at 205-467-6133. The next class will be posted soon.

The Springville Civil Air Patrol meets every Tuesday from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at the National Guard Armory. The age requirement is 12-18 years of age and adults may also join as senior members. Cadets learn leadership skills, aerospace, character development, as well as team work. Cadets also learn piloting skills. Contact Shannon Young, Civil Air Patrol- Public Affairs Officer, 205-960-7164 or at https://www.facebook.com/SpringvilleCAP/

The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH), Chapter #2213,  will meet on the first Tuesday of the month  at Azteca Tex-Mex Grill, 300 Springville Station Blvd.,Springville (in the back of the Walmart shopping center). Meeting will begin at 6 p.m. for dinner and 7 p.m. for business/guest speaker.