(Column) Springville Happenings
Published 6:34 pm Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Beth Wingate
The SHS Student Council attended the Alabama High School District VI Student Council Convention at JSU Wednesday, Nov. 6. SHS served as the organizer.
The SHS Beta Club served throughout November with Argo Food Bank, Argo Fall Festival and bed making for the Sleep in Heavenly Peace organization.
Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve staff member Jacob Tucker completed the TDS Trails Training Course Certification through Trail Master Oct. 31.
Springville’s Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve had visitors Kelly and Tom Moon from Munford, Alabama to enjoy the horse trails on Nov. 1.
The 3rd Springville Preservation Society’s Festival of Trees and Wreaths will be showcased inside the historic Springville Presbyterian church which is now more than 150 years old. The glow of Christmas lights is amazing in this beautiful gem that is the centerpiece of Springville’s historic district. Remember the community votes on the entries, so mark your calendars for Nov. 16 and 17. For a registration form and a copy of the guidelines, email Springvillefestivaloftrees@gmail.com.
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, AL 35146. For additional questions please contact lcleaver@cityofspringville.com or call 205-467-0265. pringvilleparksandrec.com.
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 with questions. gocivilairpatrol.com.
The Springville Public Library 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 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.
The Springville Preservation Society is taking reservations for use of the historic “Little House” for events or meetings. Rates are $40 for two hours; $75 for four hours; and $125 per day. For reservations call Gayle Hammonds at 205-937-3071 or Paulette Kelly at 205-467-3971.