Springville Happenings

Published 4:43 pm Friday, May 3, 2019

Springville Events 

April 27 the Springville Preservation Society hosted Guided Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Springville as part of Alabama’s bicentennial activities offered statewide.

On this anniversary of the April 27 Tornado outbreak, members of the CERT teams are gathered in Springville at a community-wide training and exercise event. The participants learned advanced techniques and methods for Search and Rescue operations. Thank you to Springville / Argo CERT and Springville Fire Department for hosting the training. CERT members from Concord Community Cert, Vestavia Hills CERT, Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Department CERT teams participated in the training led by Springville Fire Chief Richard Harvey. 

Springville Farmers Market Opening Day will be held Saturday, May 4,  from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Main Street.

Springville Elementary School will be hosting the 2nd Annual Food Truck Rally on Saturday. May 4 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. If you would like to contribute or participate, contact Coach Lisa at SES.

Springville’s Police and Fire Department have teamed up to host an event called “Springville NIght Out”  Saturday, May 4 from 3 – 6 p.m. featuring many of the city, county and state’s emergency resources.  Bring your family for a first hand preview with live demos of the first responders in our area.  Highlights of the day include: Helicopters, S.W.A.T., D.A.R.E, a K-9 Unit, Tow Trucks, Ambulances, a Bomb Squad, emergency situation demos and more.

Homestead Hollow pioneer arts & crafts festival will be held May 10-14. For more information: www.homesteadhollow.com

Horse Pens 40 will host “Bluegrass & Craft Fair” on May 24 through 26.

Springville Schools

Congratulations to Springville High School Seniors, Ivan Cornelius who was awarded a scholarship to Lawson State Cougars Baseball and to Cole Isabell who was awarded a scholarship to Faulkner University Eagles Football, on Thursday , April 25.

The SHS Tigers Baseball Team swept East Limestone County and advances to round three of the state playoffs. Tigers will play a double header at Southside Gadsden on Friday, May 3 beginning at 4:30 p.m. 

The Springville Elementary Choir performed its Spring Recital in April. 

Enrollment for Fall 2019 is now open for Kids On Main. Classes available for 3K & 4K, Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Contact kidsonmain35146@gmail.com or call 205-440-5595. 

Springville Parks and Recreation

The Splash Pad at Big Springs Park will hold its Opening Day on Friday, May 3 from 3 – 7 p.m. Admission is $1.

12U-14U Summer Basketball. Registration begins May 1, quickscores.com/springville-al 

Co-Ed Adult Softball this summer. Registration begins May 1. quickscores.com/springville-al 

Flag Football Registration online until May 18 and in-person on May 19 at the Springville Station Sports Complex, www.quickscores.com/springville-al

Springville Library

April 30: Meet the Author,  with APT’s Roger Reid, Tuesday 3 p.m.

May 4: Chair Yoga with Nancy, Sat 11:30 a.m.

May 7: Wild Reader Book Club, Tues 10 a.m.

May 14: What’s Your Story? Homeschool Class, Tues. 10 a.m.

May 18: Digging Deeper into your Family Tree, Sat 10:30 a.m.

Springville Senior Center

• Ceramics  classes on Mondays and Friday from 12-2 p.m..
• Quilting classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Mexican Train Dominoes on Wednesdays.
• Sunrise Walking Group on Fridays at the bridge at Big Springs Park at 9:30 a.m.

Springville Preservation Society

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 $40 for two hours; $75 for four hours; and $125 per day.  For reservations call Gayle Hammonds at 205-0937-3071 or Paulette Kelly at 205-467-3971. 

Community Meetings and Classes

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 facebook.com/SpringvilleCAP/