(Column) Springville Happenings
Published 5:50 pm Thursday, December 5, 2024
The staff at Springville Elementary School sent students off for Thanksgiving break with an inflatable character parade Nov. 22.
The SHS boys and girls soccer teams were presented gear in preparation for their upcoming season.
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. 7 – Homestead Hollow A Walk Thru Bethlehem Live Nativity Registration Required. Free. Experience Bethlehem’s sights, smells and sounds with a guided tour of the story of Christmas. https://bradfordroad.com/wtb
Dec. 7 – Christmas at the Depot Vendors, Classic Car Cruise-in and Santa. Free.
Dec 8 – Spring Valley Baptist Church Live Nativity. Registration Required. Free. The first presentation will begin at 5 p.m. and the second at 6:30 p.m. Visit https://www.svchurch.net/nativity/
Dec. 9 – Laster’s Sundries “You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch” benefits Toys for Tots. Bring a toy for our Local Toys For Tots and receive a free kiddie scoop for each toy.
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.