The Springville Splash Pad at Big Springs Park is a great place to have fun and stay cool. Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sundays 1 – 5 p.m. Admission ages 4 & up is $1. For parties/groups or more information call (202) 467-2705.

The High School Basketball program will host Tiger Basketball Camp July 25 – 28 from 9 a.m. – noon as a fundraiser. Cost is $50 per camper.

Congratulations to Springville High School’s new AP department and students for having the highest scores in the county. This was the first year of the program at Springville.

The Springville Senior Center sold crafted ceramics on Saturday at the Springville outdoor market at the crossing of Highway 11 and Robinson Street for donations.

The Springville 8U All-Stars hosted the area Dizzy Dean baseball tournament June 24 – 26 at the Springville Baseball Fields.

Faith Community Fellowship Blockbuster Summer Series, “Drawn to the Movies” will be presented at FCF/Springville Sundays at 6 p.m., June 12 – July 17 at Springville Middle School.

The Springville Fire Department is now taking orders for smoked Boston Butts and Ribs for July 4. Pick-up is after 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 2. $30 each. Contact (205) 467-2703.

The Springville Police Department is hosting a firearms safety class for the public. The cost of the class is $50, the fee includes firearms laws, weapon safety and weapon use. Must be 19 years of age or older and have a current pistol permit. Sign up at Springville City Hall or call (205) 467-6133.

Spring Valley Baptist Church welcomed their new pastor, Brad Smith.

The Springville PTO has a new way to raise funds. By shopping with smile.amazon.com, and selecting Springville School Parent-Teacher Organization as the preferred charity, Amazon will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to Springville Schools.

Springville’s area VBS Round-Up:

• Christ Community Church PCA is hosting Kids Art Camp July 11 – 14 from 9 – 11 a.m.

• Flow Church in Ashville is hosting Kid Blitz, Not Of This World!! July 13 – 15 at 5:30 or 8:00 p.m. All kids ages 12 and under registered by July 1 will receive a free t-shirt. flowchurch.tv/kidblitz2016/.

• CrossPoint Church is hosting SMASH July 17 – 21 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. SMASH is a fun filled week of Bible Study, worship and activities of your child’s choice. Pre-register at crosskids.info.