In memory of my momma, Margaret Vaughan.

Thought for today: How great You are, O Sovereign Lord! There is no one like You. We have never even heard of another God like You! (2 Samuel 7:22).

Well, Spring Break for the Pell City Schools is over. I hope you had a great week.

Birthdays: Special birthday wishes to my youngest daughter, Lisa Dobbs, who lives in Milton, Florida. She will celebrate her birthday on April 13. She is not close by but is always close in my heart. Also, special birthday wishes to my grandson, Eli Vaughan and to my grandson-in-law, Nick Doty. Happy birthday to others, including Bailey Crump, Dennis Goodgame, Steve Polk, April Donohoo, April Abel, Nick Nixon, Jimmy Cagle, Prissy Patterson Caufield, Susan Cornett Pearson, Andrea Thomas, Barbara Brooks, Connie Millican, Denise Jernigan, Paula Lett, Jason Mitcham, Noelle Amanda Tuck, Gunner Jacob Patterson and Carla Slovensky.

CEPA: CEPA has an amazing lineup of plans and productions beginning April 4. You don’t want to miss any of this.

CEPA is planning another unforgettable summer with CEPA’s Spotlight Kids Summer Drama Camp. Designed for aspiring performers ages 7-17, this full-day, two-week camp gives students the opportunity to create a full musical from start to finish. With guidance from experienced camp staff, campers will prepare auditions, rehearse their roles and even help design sets and costumes to bring their show to life. Spotlight Kids Summer Drama Camp runs from July 7-18, with performances on July 18 and 19. The camp takes place Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $365 per student or $315 for additional siblings, which includes a daily snack, a camp t-shirt and two showcase vouchers. Campers must bring a cold lunch, as no refrigeration or cooking supplies will be available. Register online at https://www.pellcitycepa.com/.

Get ready for a spooktacular adventure as Saints in the Spotlight presents Beetlejuice Jr. April 4 and April 5 at 7 p.m. This musical brings the beloved ghost-with-the-most to life in a hilarious tale filled with supernatural shenanigans. When Lydia Deetz, an unusual teenager, discovers the recently deceased Maitlands haunting her new home, she unwittingly summons the mischievous Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice Jr. is a must-see for audiences of all ages.

Then, buckle up for a whirlwind ride through all 39 of Shakespeare’s plays — performed in just 97 minutes. The Jefferson State Community College Pioneer Players and Spotlight Core proudly present The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] (Again) a fast-paced, side-splitting comedy that transforms the Bard’s greatest works into a hysterical theatrical spectacle. Five actors take on dozens of roles, racing through tragedies, comedies and histories with outrageous energy, modern twists and plenty of audience interaction. Whether you’re a Shakespeare scholar or totally new to his works, this irreverent and improvisational take on the classics guarantees non-stop laughter and unexpected surprises.

Don’t miss the production April 11 and April 12 at 7 p.m. and 13 at 2 p.m.

Local: Interested in learning about gardening and lawn care? Join Back 2 Basics Gardening Series online. Join the Urban Home Grounds Team on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 10 a.m. to learn the basics of home horticulture in Alabama. Email Allyson Shabel at ams0137@aces.edu or call 256-612-6766. Or go to stclairnews@aces.edu and register online.

Sessions include:

— April 9 – Five Tips for Growing a More Productive Vegetable Garden

— April 23 – TBA

— May 14 – Natural Farming Practices

— May 28 – TBA

— June 11 – I Want It and I Want it NOW: Practicing Patience in the Landscape

— June 25 – What’s My Climate Zone?

St. Clair Master Gardeners Annual plant sale will be Friday April 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, April 12, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the 19th St. Recreation Center, Pell City. Money raised goes towards community projects and scholarships.

Pell City Historical Society will once again be sponsoring and presenting the Annual Pell City Downtown Historical Tours, May Memories Golf Cart Tours 2025, Saturday, May 3, at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Point of departure is PETROS across from First Baptist Church. For more information, call 205-902-4370 or 256-589-5224.

The Pell City Car Show will be on April 19, at the Pell City High School from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Food Trucks will be on site. Open Car Show benefiting the Pell City wrestling team. Registration is $20.

Need summer care for the kids? Check out the Boys and Girls Club, ages 6 and older from June 3-Aug. 2. Call 205-814-0405 for more information.

The Pell City Civic Center is looking for full-time, part-time and seasonal positions to fill. Go to https://pell-city.com/employment.

I pray that this year will bring all of you blessings, good health, peace and joy. Send news by calling me at 205-338-7746 or email to annette_snow@yahoo.com.