Springville Happenings

Published 12:33 pm Friday, April 13, 2018

The Springville Farmers Market will celebrate its opening day with it’s new location, adjacent to Big Springs Park on May 5.

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.

Springville Elementary School is hosting its “1st Annual Spring Fling & Food Truck Rally” on Saturday, May 5 from 2 – 8 p.m. with live music, kids activities and local vendors. $3 donation at the gate.

The historic Laster’s Sundries on Main Street in Springville re-opened on Wednesday, April 4. Their hours are daily from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.,  serving 58 flavors of ice cream, including low sugar, dairy free and nut free.

The Springville Public Library will host The Lego Club, April 10 at 4 p.m. in the Children’s Annex. The Springville Public Library will host The American Girl Crafting Club on April 14 at 11 a.m.

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.

Springville’s famous Homestead Hollow Arts and Crafts Festival will be held May 11 through May 13. Contact http://homesteadhollow.com for more information.

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 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 Springville Preservation Society will host “Murder Mystery Dinner Theater” on May 5. Tickets for dinner and the show are $25 and can be purchased at the Springville Museum.

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