Annette Snow, left, and Margaret Vaughan.

Thought for today: Don’t ruin a good today by thinking about a bad yesterday. Let it go.

Birthdays: Birthday wishes go out to Keri Swinney, Amy Phillips, Billy Hopkins, Teresa Brazier, Linda Webster, Gail Drummonds, Rhonda Moore, Cam McGowin, Gail Layton, Marilyn Reagan, Crystal Taylor, Jason Gilbreath, Wanda Burke, Vickie Woods, Ann Boggs, Reba Castleberry, Michaela Young, Del Hufford, Shirley Adams and Pam Fowler.

Deaths: Please keep the families of Judy Smith and Anthony McCreary in your thoughts and prayers.

Family: Some of my (Margaret’s) children gathered at my (Annette’s) home to celebrate birthdays a couple of weekends ago. On the weekend of July 5, Kayla Snow Byrd along with husband, Beaux and daughter, 18-month-old Hadley, visited with us. They live in Montevallo. We celebrated Kayla’s 24th birthday which was on July 8. On Sunday, July 7, Deborah (Vaughan) and Mike Turner, Laura (Vaughan) and Ricky Adams, joined us at my house to celebrate Deborah’s birthday (the 7th). We enjoyed lunch and of course, cake and ice cream.

School: Want to help our Pell City Schools? You can purchase annual t-shirts from or just donate to The Pell City Schools Educational Foundation. The foundation supports the Pell City School System primarily through funding educational grants submitted by the system’s educators. With support and donations from many local businesses and individuals within the community, the grants allow educators to provide for specific needs in their classrooms each year. As donations have continued, the Foundation has been able to provide for our school system and teachers, year after year. Last year, grants for teachers totaled more than $25,251.60. To purchase a unique annual t-shirt or donate, go to: pcsef.square.site. The shirts are really cute.

Sports: Fall soccer, baseball and softball registration is now open at pellcity.recdesk.com or at the Civic Center.

CEPA: The Spotlight Kids Drama Camp presents Shrek, the Musical, Jr. Friday, July 19, at 6 p.m. and Saturday, July 20, at 2 p.m.

The 7th Annual Miss Motorsports Pageant will be at the CPA Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Little Miss Alabama will be at the Pell City CEPA on Sunday, July 28, at 11 a.m. This is for ages 0-21 years old with 12 age divisions. Go to littlemissalabama.com for more information.

Historic Downtown Pell City’s Third Thursday will be Thursday, July 18, starting at 11 a.m. Join in for specials, sales and fun.

Alabama will hold its annual sales tax holiday, Friday, July 18, at 12:01 a.m. and ending Sunday, July 21, at 12 a.m., giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies, computers, diapers and clothing free of the state’s 4% state sales tax. Local sales tax may apply.

Pell City Bulls on the Lake Rodeo will be July 19-20 at the Pell City Sports Complex. This event supports the Pell City FFA. There will be professional bull riding and bronc riding, mutton busting, food and clothing vendors, activities for the kids and more.

JC Impact Ministries (Eden Westside Church) is dedicated to empowering individuals to reach their full potential through personal development and leadership growth. You are invited to a Power Lunch on July 24, at 12 p.m. at Eden Westside Fellowship Hall. Enjoy an hour filled with motivation, networking and valuable insights to help you thrive personally and professionally. This is free admission, and you can RSVP at jcimpactminitries@gmail.com.

The Pell City Library will present “Southern Comfort in a Cast-Iron Skillet” Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 12–1 p.m. Can a Pennsylvania-born Yankee ever learn to make cornbread? Find out in this story of lessons learned in unexpected places. This is a free event, and all are welcome.

See you next week. Contact me at 205-338-5590 with information about family news and gatherings. Have a wonderfully blessed and safe week. You can also email info to annette_snow@yahoo.com.