I am sorry that we have missed several bulletins, but Margaret fell and broke her hip, so she has been in hospital and rehab. But she is home now and on the mend. She is getting around great, so we are back to writing the articles.

Birthdays: Birthday greetings go out to our sweet daughter and sister, Laura Adams, and to Melinda Graham, Erin Williams, Leah Harris, Miranda Waldrop, Leslie Cobb, Linda Reece, Allison Ballard, Mack Bell, Mary Lee, Saundra Lewis, Gail Hannah, Jennifer Lavender, Paul Miller, Jamie Merrymon, Vickie Harmon, Derrick Andrews, Tara Bell-Hazelwood and Gene Tuggle.

Anniversaries: Congratulations to those having wedding anniversaries in June, including Nickie and Charlie McKee, Leslie and Joey Cobb, Shannon and Chad Cochran, Gina and Curtis Collins. Special blessings to those celebrating their marriages.

Check out pellcitylibrary.com to find out all the fun things happening this summer, from storytime, movies, Wild and Wonderful Wednesdays, summer reading contests, shows, book clubs, yoga, cross stitch and more. There is something for everyone of all ages.

The SplashPad is open six days per week, Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The SplashPad is closed Mondays for maintenance. The cost is $4 each for anyone age 3 and older. Cash and cards accepted. Swim diapers are required for the little ones, as accidents can force a shut down that lasts several hours.

The Farmer’s Market opened on Wednesday, June 5, for the 2024 market season. It will be open from 1-5 p.m. at its new location, in the Lakeside Park (Pell City Civic Center), 2801 Stemley Bridge Road. Look for the white tents near the boat launch.

The Annual Riverside Poker Run, an annual fund-raising event hosted by Riverside Beautification Organization (a Non-profit to raise funds to improve and beautify City of Riverside, Alabama) will be Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA and the Pell City Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on the third Tuesday of each month from 9-11 a.m. Reservations are required. Call 256-782-8038 or email Darby Davis dkdavis@jsu.edu at JSU Small Business Development Center for more information.

Join in every Third Thursday in Historic Downtown Pell City for specials, sales and fun! The next Third Thursday will be June 20, beginning at 11 a.m.

The Alabama Extension service will have its online “At Home Beekeeping Series” on Tuesday, June 25, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join in for this free online alternative to your usual beekeeping club meeting. Experts will present on timely topics and the presentation will be followed by Q&A. Sessions include:

— June 25: Hangry Bees: how nutrition impacts temperament with L. Walsh (USDA-ARS). Contact Allyson Shabel at ams0137@aces.edu or 256-612-6766.

CEPA is thrilled to announce a momentous occasion: the premiere of its very first feature-length film, “Fine by Mourning.” Mark your calendars for June 14 at 7 p.m. as you are invited to join in for an unforgettable cinematic experience.

On June 21, at 7 p.m., CEPA will present a “Journey to the Past” at Spotlight’s annual Spotlight Awards. See your favorite shows, cast and crew on display once again for a memorable night of fun and nostalgia. Dress Code is formal.

You can vote for the show of the year at forms.gle/1BZ4uUG2yr8HMoa3A.

The Spotlight Kids Summer Drama Camp will be July 8–20 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Camp costs are $365 per student ($315 per additional student). Included in this cost are a daily snack and drink, camp T-shirt and 2 vouchers to the show. Visit pellcitycepa.com/camp to sign up. Campers will present “Shrek, The Musical Jr.” on July 19, at 6 p.m. and July 20 at 2 p.m.

I know you don’t like to think about getting older and the issues that come with it, but it is especially important that you plan ahead to avoid ending up in an expensive and/or adversarial situation. There are three documents that all people need to have ready before any health crisis or emergency arises. These are a durable power of attorney, a health care proxy (advanced living will) and a will. The first two will take care of you at the end of life and the third covers after you pass away. You can do your own online as long as you follow all the directions, or you can visit your attorney. The important thing is to just get them done.

Contact us with information about your family’s news and gatherings at 205-338-5590 or email annette_snow@yahoo.com.