Springville Happenings

Published 4:18 pm Thursday, January 2, 2020

The Springville Wrestling Team took 2nd place in the PCA Tournament in Prattville on December 21.

On December 21, Springville Civil Air Patrol, AL-126 SM Hollingsworth and Capt McEntyre delivered gifts that were collected by members of Springville Cadet Squadron and Payless Pharmacy to the Veteran’s Home in Pell City via SM Serren Hollingsworth and Tracy Cook who organized the donations.

The Springville Basketball Teams are halfway through their seasons. The 9th grade boys team is standing at 3 wins and one loss. The JV boys teams is currently undefeated with 9 wins and 0 losses. The Springville boys Varsity team is standing at 7 wins and 5 losses. The Girls Varsity team is currently standing at 5 wins and 6 losses.

The Springville Fire Department hosted the St. Clair County Fire & EMS Association’s pump test for fire departments in and around St. Clair County on December 9th-12th with over 40 trucks tested.

Springville Events

Mayor William “Butch” Isley and the Springville City Council have launched an online survey to shape the future of Springville. Go to www.springvillealabama.org and sign up to participate

Springville Parks and Recreation

The Splash Pad at Big Springs Park will be CLOSED until May 2020. For Big Springs Park Pavilion rental information, please call 205-467-0265 or parks-rec@springvillealabama.org.

Springville SYA Spring baseball/softball registration continues online through January 17 with in-person registration from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Springville Station Sports Complex adjacent to Walmart in the Storm Shelter Building next to the Tennis Courts. https://www.quickscores.com/springville-al

Springville Library

Through Jan. 4 – Holiday Fine Forgiveness Food Drive – Bring one canned food donation for each dollar in fines, up to 15 cans/$15.

*Registration requested

The Springville Library offers audiobooks for the whole family at the library or through the Libby app. Log in to Libby using your library card number, with the last 4 digits as your PIN.

Springville Senior Center

The Springville Senior Center offers ceramics classes, quilting classes, Mexican Train Dominoes, a Sunrise Walking Group and much more. Contact at (205) 467-6022. Hours are Monday -Friday 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The Springville Senior Center is planning a Bahamas Cruise, sailing on November 5, 2020. Call the Springville Senior Center 205-467-6022 or 205-577-6153 for more information.

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. Located at 5770 US Highway 11, Springville, Alabama.Call (205) 467-3563 or http://oechurch.org.

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 p.m. – 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 https://www.facebook.com/SpringvilleCAP/