(Column) Pell City Bulletin

Published 5:01 am Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Thought for today: Grace changes everything. (Joseph Prince)

First week of school. Look out for those school buses and obey all the stop signs to keep our kids safe.

Birthdays: Birthday wishes to Craig Davenport, Cindy Austin, Jamie Mclean, Amanda Jones, Tammy Mathews, Justin Albert, Allen Doss, Linda Long and Becky Morgan.

Anniversaries: Also, congratulations to Bill and Renee Robinson who recently celebrated their wedding anniversary and to Laurie and Larry Mullinax who just recently celebrated their anniversary.

Deaths: Mary E Krantz, Delane Voss, Ray Ford, and Shirley A. Daughdril recently passed away. Please keep their families and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

CEPA: The Black Jacket Symphony will present Jimmy Buffett’s Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes on August 9th. Presale is open now. Visit pellcitycepa.com/tickets and enter BUFFETT2025 in the Group Code section to take advantage of this special access.

Church: Victory Church’s Back to School Bash is Aug. 10, at 5 p.m. Kids needs swimsuits, parents need chairs. There will be a large slide and a smaller bouncy/slide. You are invited.

Sports: Volleyball registration is now open. This is for grades 3rd–8th. $75 covers cost of uniform and trophy. Register online at pellcity.recdesk.com or in person at the Civic Center.

Local: The fourth annual Boo Bash on Logan Martin takes to our local waters on Oct. 5 from 12-4 p.m. The City of Pell City is proud to be a partner for this year’s event as it seeks to engage our community while supporting an impactful nonprofit organization, the Logan Martin Lake Protection Association (LMLPA). “Thanks to our amazing sponsors, this year Boo Bash on Logan Martin was able to raise more than $14,000 last year,” Kelli Lasseter said. “These donations are more than enough to meet our main goal of supporting the LMLPA in adding 10 new hazard buoys to Logan Martin Lake.”

Saturday Morning at the Farmstead presented by Seeds and Sun Blooms on Aug. 16 from 8-11 a.m. at 6340 Mays Bend Road, Pell City.

Fall Farm Festival presented by Seeds and Sun Blooms on Oct. 11, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at 6340 Mays Bend Road, Pell City. More information to come.

Music Festival and Car Show 2025, Open Car Truck and Bike Show will be Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. More information to come.

Ann’s New Life Center’s Run for Life will be on October 11th. The 5K cost is $35 until Sept. 1. The Fun Run cost is $20. For more information and to register go to runsignup.com/…/Cro…/AnnsNewLife5KRunWalkforLife.

The Alabama Cooperative Extension Service is a valuable tool and a wealth of information. Go to stclairnews@aces.edu to subscribe.

Remember: Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10.

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