The Springville Senior Center took a dinner cruise on the Coosa Queen on July 18. Photo submitted

The Springville Public Library hosted Gutsy The Flying Fox for a fantastic finale at Springville Middle School. The following sponsors made the Summer Reading children’s program possible: Walmart Springville, Chick-Fil-A Trussville, McWane Science Center, McDonald’s Springville, Waffle House Springville, Spare Time Trussville, Pump It Up Trussville, and Urban Air Trussville.

The Springville Public Library hosted Elsa and Anna for Preschool storytime on July 18.

The Springville Senior Center took a dinner cruise on the Coosa Queen on July 18.

Springville Events

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The Springville Community Theater will hold shows for “Peter Pan” Thursday through Sunday, July 25-28 at Springville Middle School. For more information, visit springvillecommunitytheater.com or contact June Mack by email jmack@uab.edu.

The St Clair Historical Society will host a genealogy workshop on Saturday, July 27 at the Steele Community Center from 10 a.m. – Noon. Contact Carol Waid at 205-837-2586 for information.

Springville Gun Works is hosting a “Refuse to be a Victim” Safety Seminar on Saturday, July 27 from 1- 5 p.m. at the Springville VFW Hall. The cost is only $45 per person and includes all classroom materials. Space is limited. This is a Personal Safety class, not a handgun class. Get more info and reserve your space at 205-807-6849.

Springville Schools

SES Meet the Teacher will be August 8 from 2-6 p.m. (Come and go) This is when you may bring supplies to the classroom. School starts August 14.

Springville Parks and Recreation

The Splash Pad at Big Springs Park is open Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. until September 1. Admission is $2. For Big Springs Park Pavilion rental information, please call 205-467-0265 or parks-rec@springvillealabama.org.

Big Springs Park debuted the new Selfie Swing at the playground. The Selfie Swing is a tandem swing for parents and children with a special phone compartment for making videos or photos. #selfieswing

The Springville First United Methodist Church in partnership with the Springville Elementary School Lunchroom will offer Picnic in the Park on Wednesday evenings at Big Springs Park from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. as part of it’s student summer feeding program.

SYA Fall Baseball/Softball Registration will begin online July 1 at www.quickscores.com/springville-al.

Springville Youth Football Association is holding online registration for Tackle Football: www.quickscores.com/springville-al

Springville Library

July 25: Storytime: Springville Pediatrics, Thursday 10:30 a.m.

July 26 : Lunch & Learn: Summer Reading Party, Friday 12 p.m.

*Registration requested

July 27: Chair Yoga with Nancy, Sat. 11:30 a.m.

Aug. 1: Storytime with Kids on Main, Thurs. 10:30 a.m.

Aug. 17: Genealogy: Come find your Roots, Sat. 10:30 a.m.

Springville Senior Center

• Ceramics classes Mondays and Friday from 12-2 p.m..

• Quilting classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

• Mexican Train Dominoes on Wednesdays.

• Sunrise Walking Group 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 205-937-3071 or Paulette Kelly at 205-467-3971.

Community Meetings and Classes

One-Eighty Church in Springville offers “Celebrate Recovery” Meetings on Friday Nights: 6 p.m. – Dinner, 7 p.m. – Worship/Large Group, 8:15 p.m. – Small Groups. Loicated at 5770 US Highway 11, Springville, Alabama. Call 205-467-3563 or http://oechurch.org.

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: 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 Vesla Young, Civil Air Patrol- Public Affairs Officer, 205-253-1368 or at facebook.com/SpringvilleCAP/