(Column) Springville Happenings

Published 1:00 am Thursday, April 11, 2024

Beth Wingate

The Springville Area Rotary Club hosted The Peach Cobbler Factory April 4, in preparation for their store opening at Springville Station. The Rotary Club also celebrated exceptional students and teachers from SHA. Teacher, Tawana Lee Toles and Rotary Students of the Month, Luke Russo and Emma Parker.

The Springville High School Beta Club, Key Club and other SHS student champions lined up to cheer on the SCC Special Olympics Parade of Champions participants April 5.

Congratulations to the following SMS students for submitting their work to the Third Congressional Art Competition on April 1. Their artwork will be displayed at the Isabel Anderson Comer Museum in Sylacauga. There was a reception April 6, at the museum for participants and family and friends. Students recognized were Haidyn Sullivan — “Afternoon,” Libby Dickson — “Spring Fling” and Maci Nolan — “2 Peter 2:24.”

The Springville Classic Golf Tournament will be May 4 at Cumberland Lakes Golf Club to benefit Springville High School. Contact Springville High School for more information and 205-467-7833.

Springville Elementary School will hold Kindergarten Roundup May 1 at 9 a.m. This is an excellent time for parents and students to meet the staff at SES including kindergarten teachers, counselors and administration. Parents can attend an informational meeting in the library and students will go to a kindergarten classroom with one of our kindergarten teachers. There is no need to sign up and doors will open at 8:30 a.m.

The Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. The preserve is located at 1700 Murphrees Valley Rd. Springville. For additional questions, contact lcleaver@cityofspringville.com or call 205-467-0265.

2024 Fall Cheer Registration is being held until April 13. For additional questions please contact lcleaver@cityofspringville.com or call 205-467-0265.

The Springville Library is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and every first and third Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 205-467-2339 for more information. Preschool Storytime is at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays. Registration requested. Call 205-467-2339 or send a Facebook message to register.

2024 Fall Cheer Registration is being held until April 13. For additional questions please contact lcleaver@cityofspringville.com or call 205-467-0265. springvilleparksandrec.com.