Springville Happenings

Published 3:16 pm Monday, May 21, 2018

The Springville Preservation Society hosted a benefit  “Murder Mystery Dinner Theater” on May 5 with a great turnout and many guests dressed in 1920s style costume.

The Springville Anglers Fishing Team competed at Lake Neely Henry, May 10 through 12 for the Alabama BASS Nation High School State Championship.

The Springville Farmers Market is open at its new location, adjacent to Big Springs Park every weekend. 

Springville Schools Happenings:

Springville Elementary School celebrated Principal Greg Moore for National Principal Week.

The Students made cards from each class and the PTO, teachers and staff gave him a party in appreciation.

Zaxby’s provided free lunch for the Springville High School Athletes on May on May 11.

The Springville High School Lady Tigers Softball Team is competing in the AHSSA Girls 5A Varsity Softball North Central Regional Tournament to defend their State Championship title. 

Springville Library Happenings

American Girl Crafting Club for children ages 6-12, meets in the Annex at 10:30 a.m. on May 12, Registration requested

The Preschool Storytime group read stories about dinosaurs on Wednesday, May 9. 

Summer Reading Registration begins for the WHOLE FAMILY on May 22. This year’s theme is Libraries Rock.

June 5 the Library will host 6th Day Creatures Animal Adventures for the Summer Reading Program. 

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 Senior Center offers a Sunrise Walking Group. They meet on Fridays at the bridge at Big Springs Park at 9:30 a.m.

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