Springville Happenings

Published 6:06 pm Thursday, March 29, 2018

Congratulations to the interim, Springville Police Chief, Belinda Crapet, for being named the permanent Police Chief.

Springville Elementary Kindergarten Round-Up will take place on Thursday, April 12 at 8:30 a.m. and registration will take place Thursday, April 19.

Congratulations to Springville High School football player, Cornelius McDonald, for signing with Faulkner University on Friday, March 16.

Springville Elementary School principal, Mr. Moore, participated in KitKat’s for Teachers Day.

The Springville Public Library hosted Children’s Author, Irene Latham for Springville Middle School Students on Tuesday, March 20. Ms. Latham discussed the book, “Leaving Gee’s Bend.”

The Springville Public Library book for April’s meeting of the Book Club will be “Carrying Albert Home” by Homer Hickam. They meet on the second Friday of each month at 10 a.m.

The Springville Public Library hosted Breakfast with Author, Ramona Richards on Mar 23.

The Springville High School Marching Band performed at a Walt Disney World parade on March 23.

2018 St Clair County All-County Band Selections for  Springville Middle School were selected. CONGRATULATIONS!

The historic Laster’s Sundries on Main Street in Springville has announced that it will open in just a few weeks.

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 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

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

Mar 27 – Mark Seymour Drums and more 

Mar 28 – 6th Day Creatures and animal adventure storytime

Mar 29 – Miss Kit’s Bubble Show

Mar 30 – Library CLOSED

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

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

The Springville Senior Center started it’s 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. 

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 6pm – 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 and piloting skills. Contact Shannon Young, Civil Air Patrol- Public Affairs Officer, 205-960-7164 or at https://www.facebook.com/SpringvilleCAP/