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Cullman County Master Gardeners

Cullman County Master Gardeners will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 18, at the County Extension Office, 402 Arnold Street, NE, Cullman. At 11 a.m. Lily Oaks will speak on “Landscape Design for Four Seasons.” Current, former, and prospective members are invited to attend.

David Speegle Family reunion

The annual reunion of the David Speegle Family will be Sunday, July 14, at the Speegle Family Point, 334 County Rd 321, Crane Hill, beginning around 10:30 a.m. Bring a covered dish for lunch at noon. Contact Judy Shannon at 256-338-0676 or Terry Phillips at 256-656-3327for more information.

Vinemont History Group meeting

A Vinemont History Group meeting will be Sunday, July 14, at 2 p.m. at main entry to Vinemont High sChool building. Bring family histories, community stores, events and pictures. For more information, contact Jane Teeter at 245-347-9346 or Rodger Walling at 256-734-8235.

Holly Pond homemakers to meet

Holly Pond homemakers will meet Tuesday, July 16, at the event center. Bring picnic items and a friend. For more information, contact Carolyn at 256-385-2851 or Gladys at 256-338-1478. 

West Point Class of 1967 reunion

The West Point Class of 1967 will hold a reunion at the Brandin’ Iron in West Point from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, July 27.

Revival and singing

Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church, U.S. 278 approximately 2 miles east of Holly Pond on the left, will kick off a summer revival the third week of July beginning with a singing Sunday, July 21 at 5 p.m. with guests The Kellys from Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Services will run day and night July 22-26. Morning services will begin at 10:30 a.m., with night services at 7 p.m. with evangelist Dustin Smith, Lunch served daily after morning service, with prayer band at 6:45 p.m. All invited. For more information, call 256-796-5986 or 256-338-9202.

Bernard Blues & BBQ returns Sept. 7-8

St. Bernard Prep will host the 8th Annual Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival Sept. 7-8.

This year’s event will include:

— A Kansas City Barbeque Society Backyard Cook-off Competition on Saturday, Sept. 7.

— An arts and crafts festival featuring vendors from across the Southeastern United States.

— Performances by renowned Blues musicians such as Elnora Spencer, KingFish, Debbie Bond and Radiator Rick, and Earl Williams and the Juke Band.

— Half-price admission to the historic Ave Maria Grotto throughout the weekend.

— A chance to win $10,000 on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 4 p.m. to support the educational work at St. Bernard Prep.

Interested in sponsoring the event? Contact festival director Joyce Nix at 256-255-5860 or jnix@stbernardprep.com.

Fairview High School class of 1959 reunion

The Fairview High School class of 1959 will have their 65th class reunion on Saturday, July 20, at 12 p.m. at the Brandin Iron Restaurant in Fairview, 430 Welcome Road. For more information, call Delene Shedd at 256-734-2045. Leave message your call will be return.

Child Find Campaign

Cullman City Schools is conducting a Child Find campaign in an effort to locate and evaluate children from birth to 21 years of age with disabilities or suspected of having disabilities. The system also is seeking intellectually gifted or creative children. For children between the ages of birth through two, please contact 1-800-543-3098. For children between the ages of 3-21, contact Mrs. Melissa Reynolds, Student Services Coordinator, at 734-2233, ext. 9041.

Records disposal

In accordance with 20 U.S.C. 1412 (a) (8), 1417 (c) Sec. 300.573, the Cullman Special Education Program is considering disposing of Special Education records of persons whose date of birth is prior to Sept. 1, 1998. These records are no longer needed to provide educational services to said persons. If for any reason said persons or their guardians desire a copy, they should contact Katie Meigs, Special Education Coordinator, 17600 U.S. Highway 31, Cullman AL 35058, 256-739-0486 Ext. 3822, by Oct. 1, 2024.

Child Find

The Cullman County Special Education Program is seeking local children with disabilities ages 0-21, within Cullman Counth School District. Ages 0-3 call Kristie Smith, 256-734-3235. Ages 3-21, call Katie Meigs, Special Education Coordinator, 256-739-0486 Ext. 23. The system is also seeking to locate intellectually gifted and talented children, with the emphasis on second-grade students. Contact Meigs at 17600 U.S. Highway 31, Cullman AL 35058.

Tree Festival returns in November

The City of Cullman Tree Commission is planning the second holiday Tree Festival for November and December 2024. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available, large and small. No reservation required. For questions, call 256-615-3176.

Spirit Life Church of God

Here is the upcoming schedule for Spirit Life Church of God, 1650 St. Joseph Dr. N.W.

Wednesday at 7 p.m. – Children and youth classes. Adult worship, teaching and testimonies in the sanctuary. Free pizza at 6:30 p.m. Van runs in the 5 Points Area at 6 p.m. Call Cedric Davidson at 256-339-5755 for pickup.

Friday – Celebrate Recovery. Fellowship and testimonies. Hurts, habits and hang-ups are a part of everyone’s life. Come and see how to overcome these and more. At 5:45 p.m. bring a dish, dessert or drink for a potluck meal. Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Childcare provided.

Sunday at 9 a.m. – Van runs in the 5 Points Area. Call Betty Hays 256-930-9680 for pickup. Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Bible study classes for children, youth and adults at 10 a.m.

Sunday – Healing Service, Miracles, Signs and Wonders to those who believe at 5 p.m.

Saturday, July 20 – Food Bank Drive Thru from 9-11 a.m.

Cullman Serenity AlAnon group

The Cullman Serenity AlAnon group meets on Mondays at 12 p.m. at 1519 St. Joseph Drive NE. There is also a zoom meeting each Tuesday at 12 p.m. The Courage AlAnon Family group meets Thursdays at 6 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 305 Arnold Street NE in the Carriage House located between church and Arnold House. For more information, call 256-734-2231 or 256-531-4429.

The Food Basket

Cook Ministries presents The Food Basket held at Hillside Baptist Church, 23654 US H’way 31, Falkville (5 miles north of Vinemont). Monthly food give away every third Wednesday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, call 256-838-9600 or go online to cook-ministries.com.

Medical equipment ministry

Cullman First United Methodist Church has a medical equipment ministry that can loan items, for no charge, to those in need in the community. If you or someone you know is in need of medical items, or would like to donate good used equipment, contact the church office at 256-734-6690.

Overeaters anonymous

Overeaters anonymous will meet Mondays at 12:15 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 305 Arnold St NE, Cullman. All welcome. For more information, call Regina at 205-275-3531.

Refuge Recovery

Refuge Recovery, service for helping to break the bonds of addiction through the power and love of Jesus Christ, will meet every Monday night at the Refuge Church of God, 1115 East, US-278, Cullman. Free meal at 5:30 p.m. Service to begin at 6 p.m. For more information, call 256-297-1491. RefugeandRecovery@gmail.com.

Knitting group forming

A new knitting group forming will meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at Grace Episcopal Church, 305 Arnold St NE, Cullman. All are welcome, no cost, no strings, brown bag lunch, help for beginners, relaxed fun for all. For more details see Gracecullman.dioala.org.

TOPS meeting

Cullman TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) will meet on Fridays at Hilltop Community Center, 1545 Vine Circle, NW Cullman. Weigh-in at 9:30 a.m. Meeting from 10-11 a.m.

Never Forget Rose Garden donations

Those wanting to donate to the creation of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Never Forget Rose Garden at Sportsman Lake Park, can contact Ron Seybold at 256-531-6075 or by email at lionron@bellsouth.net. Mail donations to: Never Forget Garden, c/o Cullman Community Lions Club, PO Box 885, Cullman, AL 35056. The new memorial, provided by the Cullman Community Lions Club, is to honor the memory of America’s unknown fallen service members.

Volunteers needed to deliver homebound meals

There are several local senior centers in Cullman County in need of volunteers to deliver homebound meals. These are our most vulnerable seniors in the community. If you can help, call Commission on Aging centers:

Cullman – 256-734-0145 (Kristie Young)

Crane Hill – 256-747-6241 (Kim Overton)

West Point – 256-734-0282 (Bailey Muncher)

Deliveries are between 10 a.m. and noon, Monday-Friday. Multiple days are open weekly.

Mileage reimbursement is optional. Volunteers must have own transportation.

Kiwanis to meet

Cullman Kiwanis members meet on Monday at Freddie Day Catering, 1628 2nd Ave., NW, Cullman, from 12-1 p.m. Everyone welcome.  

VFW dinner fundraisers

The Cullman VFW hosts a lunch every Tuesday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for $7 a plate. For more information, call 256-347-4277 or find them online. 

Siren test

Cullman County EMA will test area sirens on the first Wednesday morning of every month.

AA meetings

Grace of God Group of Alcoholics Anonymous has open AA meetings on Mondays and Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. at the Carriage House located next to Grace Episcopal Church, 305 Arnold Street, N.E. For more information, call 256-347-1097, 256-841-2209 or 256-708-1340.

STAR ID deadline extended

The deadline to get a STAR ID has been extended. The STAR ID is the Alabama version of the federal REAL ID program. A sign up sheet is located at the courthouse entrance and is available beginning at 6 a.m. Once signed up, a time to return that day will be assigned.

Legal assistance for seniors

Many of the programs provided through the Area Agency on Aging at NARCOG are targeted at individuals 60 and older. The legal assistance program serves those in this age range and seeks to reach those in rural areas and in the greatest social and economic need.

No cost representation is provided by a lawyer licensed by the Alabama State Bar and his supervised assistant. They then work to complete draft documents for review by the client. Final documents are then prepared and provided for execution.

A few of the most common requests are for advance directives, wills and power of attorney documents. Assistance with other non-criminal legal matters such as guardianship, long-term care access and elder exploitation and fraud is also available.

Individuals seeking legal assistance can all 256-355-4515 or 1-800-AGE-LINE (800-243-5463). The agency provides services to residents and communities in Cullman, Lawrence and Morgan Counties. Learn more at narcog.org or facebook.com/narcogal.

Public meetings

The Baileyton Town Council meets on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at town hall.

The Berlin Town Council meets on the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Berlin Community Center.

The Colony Town Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. with work session at 5:40 p.m. at town hall.

The Cullman City Council meets on on the second and fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at town hall.

The Cullman County Commission meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. with a work session at 4 p.m. in the Cullman County Courthouse.

The Dodge City Town Council meets on the second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at town hall.

The Fairview Town Council meets on the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at town hall.

The Garden City Town Council meets on the third Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at town hall.

The Good Hope City Council meets on the second and fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at city hall.

The Hanceville City Council meets on on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at town hall. Work session at 5 p.m.

The Holly Pond Town Council meets on the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at town hall.

The South Vinemont Town Council meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at town hall.

The West Point Town Council meets on the third Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at town hall.