Springville Happenings

Published 4:34 pm Thursday, August 23, 2018

The Springville Meet the Tigers Night was held Saturday, August 10 to introduce the 2018-2019 Football teams, cheerleading squads and band to the community. The Springville High School Football Team presented its new head coach, Michael Graben of Lineville, Ala. Graben played football under Terry Bowden at Samford University in 1989. 

Springville Pediatrics is promoting National Immunization Awareness Month for the month of August by encouraging parents to immunize their children. Springville Pediatrics was also the guests at the Springville Library Preschool Storytime on Thursday, August 16. 

The Springville Antique Mall on Main Street features local, repurposed antiques. The Antique Mall has several locally operated booths featuring antiques and artisan crafts.

The Springville High School Softball Team is hosting “Fall Youth Camp Nights” for grades 1st – 4th on September 6, 13, 20 and 27. Contact brandon.easterwood@sccboe.org or on twitter at @SprinvilleSB

Downtown Doodles – shirts will be on sale at the Historical Society Museum. They are printed on both sides with Doodles of Main Street from the 4-Way Stop down to about New Talladega Road. The City Museum of the Springville Preservation Society has a limited quantity so, if you want one, be sure to drop by on Saturday from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. If you have questions please contact the gift shop manager at 205-542-4330 or 205-467-6051.

The Springville Farmers Market is open adjacent to Big Springs Park every weekend. 

Springville Elementary School is hosting a Back to School Bash and Food Truck Rally on August 25 at 4 p.m.

Homestead Hollow will host it’s annual, Fall Arts & Crafts Festival on September 28 – 30 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., contact www.homesteadhollow.com for more information.

Springville Senior Center 

• The Springville Senior Center has quilting classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

• 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.

Springville Library

• Kids and Kin will host 2 meetings  – (Kids and Kin is a FREE statewide program to provide support and assistance for grandparents, aunts, uncles, and older siblings who provide child care for their relatives’ children.) 

• Aug. 14 – “Ten Ways for Busy Caregivers to Find Their Zen in 5 Minutes,” meets in main library, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

• Aug. 21 – “A Time of Change: Tween Years,” meets in main library, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

For more information, visit familyguidancecenter.org/programs/early-childhood-services/kids-and-kin-program or call Yolanda Foy at 205-913-3799.

• Aug. 16, 23, 30 – Preschool Story Time – Meets in the annex every Thursday beginning August 16, 10:30 a.m. 

• Homeschool Open House will be on Wednesday, September 19 at 10 a.m.

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.

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 two hour classroom training and two 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 www.facebook.com/SpringvilleCAP/