Congratulations to Michael Wolfe for winning the SMS Spelling Bee competition that lasted 54 rounds Dec. 4.

The Springville Elementary School Spelling Bee winners Dec. 6, were Tanner Mitchell, first place and Sawyer Naramore, runner-up.

Several SMS students were selected for the St. Clair County Superintendent Visual Art Exhibition where their artworks will be on display Dec. 12, at Springville High School from 5-7 p.m. An awards ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. The selected artists are: Connor Copeland, June Chandler, Brooklynn Pazmino, Riley Prichett, Kaylee Newsom, Haley Terry, Micayla Phillips, Abigail Cunningham, Kale Hubbard and Amelia Messer.

The VFW Post 3229 in Springville hosted David Miles’ Father’s WWII memoir, “Led by Love of Country: A Journey Through then WWII Journal of a 12th Regiment Radio Man” at their December meeting. Presenter David Miles met Post member Willie Jones, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan as a member of the 4th Infantry Division, of which his father’s regiment was a part.

The Springville Antique Mall is collecting donations for Christmas Blessings of Alabama by taking new unwrapped toys for local families you can drop off at the store.

Springville Holiday Events

Dec. 14 – City of Springville Christmas Parade on Main Street. Free.

Dec. 14 – Ribbon Cutting for the new Springville Farmers Market and Venue. Free.

Dec. 14- The Grinch visits Kind Kups at the Depot. Free.

Springville Community Meetings

Grief can definitely be like a roller coaster, but there is hope, comfort & 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, gocivilairpatrol.com.

Splash Pad is now closed for the season.

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 please contact lcleaver@cityofspringville.com or call 205-467-0265. springvilleparksandrec.com

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 Public Library Preschool Storytime is at 10:30 AM 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, 2025, from 8 a.m.-2p.m. at the Senior 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 $40.00 for two hours; reservations call Paulette Kelly at 205-467-3971.