(Column) Springville Happenings
Published 12:45 am Thursday, May 30, 2024
- Beth Wingate
On May 11, Springville Civil Air Patrol Squadron, SER-AL-126 Cadet Hunter Finch flew a single engine Cessna over Springville at an altitude of 4,200 feet from Pell City Airport while learning how to recover a stall, experience G-forces and how to do a search and rescue flight path.
The SHS senior class held the annual Senior Walk through the halls of Springville Elementary May 17.
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Local Springville author Mark Grisham stopped by Springville Elementary School to gift teachers with some of his book Diablo May 16.
The Springville Middle School 5th grade enjoyed a picnic and funday at Big Springs Park May 15 to celebrate the end of the school year.
Grief can definitely be like a roller coaster, but there is hope, comfort and understanding at a GriefShare group. Register at christcommunitypca.com/griefshare.
The Springville Civil Air Patrol, CAP-126 meets Tuesday nights 6-8:30 p.m. at the Springville National Guard Armory. Contact Maj. Michael McEntyre at 205-914-4146 if you have any questions.
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.
The Springville Library is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and every 1st and 3rd 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.
The Springville Senior Center will offer an Easter craft show on Friday, March 29 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the center.
Senior programs include the BBQ Summer Party 11 a.m. on May 28.
Ceramics and games are offered regularly at the center.
The Springville Preservation Society is 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; reservations call Paulette Kelly at 205-467-3971.
