Halloween is less than 2 weeks away. Though it is not a nationally recognized holiday, it has become as much or more apart of American culture as wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day … also not a national holiday.

There will be many celebrations and events on Oct. 31. However, you might want to take a break from your costume creating and candy concoctions. Because there are events in Ashville and the surrounding areas coming first.

On Oct. 20 and 21 is White Mountain Chimney’s corner celebration in Springville. This celebration will be both enjoyable and educational. Take the kids to not only see, but participate in the activities of our rural ancestors such as cornmeal grinding blacksmithing making pottery and more.

There will also be a jam session. Camping and hiking for children is available for a small fee. However, there is no price for admission so you can enjoy the vintage tractors and automobiles and other displays for free.

The stage version came first, but the movie Grease hit theaters in June of 1978. The songs “Grease,” “You’re the One That I Want,” and “Hopelessly Devoted To You,” hit the top of the charts. Black leather pants and greased hair resurfaced. Whether you like the songs, or approve of the fashion trends, its impact on American culture cannot be denied.

On Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. “Grease” comes to CEPA in Pell City. There will be another performance on Saturday at 7 p.m. and a matinee on Sunday at 2 p.m. Go to pellcitycepa.com/tickets for your place in the audience. The price is $8 for students and senior citizens and $13 for those of us who fall in between.

On Oct. 28 is Ashville’s car show. An addition to automobiles there will be craft vendors, food trucks, face painting, square dancing, a cakewalk and a pumpkin carving contest. This will be a rain or shine event in downtown Ashville with no admissions charge.

For Ashville’s car show be there on the square. For the musical be there or be square. This was something one wanted to avoid in the 1950s when the musical is set.

Whatever you do Ashville, enjoy!