(Column) Springville Happenings
Published 1:41 am Thursday, December 19, 2024
Springville city employees Doug Morison, Lucy Cleaver and Brenda Weimer at the Senior Center Garden. Courtesy photo
Artwork by Micayla Phillips. Courtesy photo
Springville High School science teacher Kim Riker is Nationally Board Certified. Courtesy photo
Springville Athletic Director Neilson Holt. Courtesy photo
Beth Wingate
The Jones Valley Teaching Farm Center for Food Education taught seniors at the Springville Senior Center about gardening for their new community garden Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Congratulations to Neilson Holt, Springville Parks and Recreation’s Athletic Coordinator, for being awarded the Bo Batey Outstanding New Professional Award for ARPA District 4. This award recognizes professionals who have shown exceptional leadership and dedication in the fields of recreation, athletics, leisure services or special events programming.
Congratulations to SMS art students Brooklynn Pazmino and Micayla Phillips for placing at the State of Alabama Superintendent Visual Art Exhibition at the state capitol where their works will be displayed.
Congratulations to Springville High School Science Teacher Kim Riker for becoming a National Board Certified Teacher on Monday, Dec. 9.
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 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 a.m. 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.
