What’s Up in Odenville

Published 3:21 pm Thursday, October 25, 2018

Hello Readers! After a short sabbatical, I’m back with this week’s edition of What’s Up in Odenville. 

Fall is finally here after an extended summer. Its my favorite time of year, everything has that certain feel to it and the wonderful smells get me ready for the holidays. I personally have been waiting on cooler weather since August – as I may or not be just tad fluffier than I used to be. The heat and I are not on the best of terms, mostly because I no longer “glisten” I just downright sweat like a pig at a bacon-eating contest. The best thing about cooler weather…LAYERS! They disguise the fat rolls. 

Let’s get to the news….

A fire destroyed the concession stand and the pressbox at the SCCHS football field early Friday morning. School administrators worked swiftly to have the home game scheduled against Munford for Friday night to be moved to Moody High School, as the Blue Devils played an away game. In an extreme gesture of goodwill, Munford’s Band Booster and Quarterback Club each donated $250 towards rebuilding the burned structure. What an amazing show of compassion! This Friday’s Homecoming game at Springville will be played at Springville. 

Congratulations to the OYAA 8U (Carr) Saints on finishing Runner-Up in the Trussville Fall Tournament! They finished with a 4-1 tournament record and this was their first loss of the season. Great job girls!

Friday night there will be a booth set up at the Homecoming game to sell all the remaining tickets for the drawing for a Yeti 65 Cooler, Golf Cart, 5 Night Carnival Cruise and Farm House Furniture! Tickets are $10 and will benefit band and athletics. So, everyone bring an extra $10, stop by the booth and get your ticket!

North Valley Church will host a Trunk or Treat this Saturday from 5-7. Everyone welcome.

The City of Odenville will host a Trunk or Treat next Wednesday, Halloween night,  from 5-7 p.m. on Alabama Street in front of City Hall. Everyone welcome to set up a trunk or table and is free to the public. 

The Greater Odenville Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly chamber luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 5 at Odenville Presbyterian Church.  Guest speaker will be Kathy Burttram who works with both the St. Clair County Historical Society as well as the Springville Preservation Society.  Kathy has also created a first edition book/booklet/listing of Veterans of St. Clair County.  She will bring this as well as other “hands on” type things to display and talk about these projects that are going on in our community.  Veterans will be honored at this month’s meeting.  Lunch is $10 with RSVP.  Make your reservation online at www.OdenvilleChamber.com.

Santa Claus will be making an appearance in Odenville on Black Friday! That’s right – Ole’ Saint Nick will be at Carquest/411 Power Sports on November 23, from 4-7 p.m.

Hot Chocolate, popcorn and candy canes for everyone!! Come visit the store get your picture with Santa and tell him what you want for Christmas! 

The City of Odenville presents A Star Spangled Christmas Tuesday December 4 at 7 p.m.  Parade route will start at Purser Ray Hall onto Alabama Street, to Hwy 411 and return to Purser Ray Hall from Burgess Drive. Float/participation forms are available at City Hall, OPD or the library. Deadline for entries is November 26. 

That’s all for this week. Send your Odenville news to odenvillenews@gmail.com.