Springville Happenings

Published 12:16 pm Friday, April 19, 2019

Springville Civil Air Patrol Cadet Squadron AL-126 presented the colors at the recognition of the ALANG Pilots killed during the Bay of Pigs (Cuba) at the Forest Hill Cemetery in Birmingham. 

Springville Events

Springville’s Police and Fire Department have teamed up to host an event called “Springville Night Out”  featuring many of the city, county and state’s emergency resources.  Bring your family for a first hand preview with live demos of the first responders in our area. Highlights of the day include: Helicopters, S.W.A.T., D.A.R.E, a K-9 Unit, Tow Trucks, Ambulances, a Bomb Squad, emergency situation demos and more.

Homestead Hollow pioneer arts & crafts festival will be held May 10-14. For more information visit www.homesteadhollow.com

Horse Pens 40 will host “Bluegrass & Craft Fair” on May 24- 26.

Springville Schools

Congratulations to the Springville Anglers for their placing in the Bass Nation High School tournament on Wheeler Lake in Decatur, Alabama. Boat captain, Kenny Pannell with senior anglers, Logan Henderson and Steven Swann placed 7th with 14.26 lbs. Placing in this tournament means they are now qualified for the state competition on Eufaula Lake in June. Also congratulations to Boat captain, Buddy Bowers with anglers, Brock Bowers and Rocky Jonio who came in 13th place with 12.89 lbs.

Congratulations to Macy Freeman for being awarded a $500 scholarship on April 12 by the St. Clair County Education Association! Macy is one of four recipients of this scholarship.

Congratulations to Gabe Mahner and Bryanna Crocker on receiving $500 Scholarships from Advanced Disposal on April 12. 

Congratulations to the Springville High School Boys and Girls Golf Teams for winning the St Clair County Golf Tournament on April 5.  Jack Lee and Abie Lee each won 1st place in their divisions.

Springville Elementary School will have in-person Kindergarten Registration on Thursday, April 25 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Elementary School. 

Enrollment for Fall 2019 is now open for Kids On Main. Classes available for 3K & 4K, Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Contact kidsonmain35146@gmail.com or call 205-440-5595.

Springville Elementary School will be hosting the 2nd Annual Food Truck Rally on Saturday. May 4. If you would like to contribute or participate, contact Coach Lisa at SES. 

Springville Parks and Recreation

Springville Youth Cheerleading registration will begin April 1 and finish with in-person registration on April 28 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. at SMS. www.quickscores.com/springville-al

Springville Pickleball Beginners Clinic, Saturday, April 20 at 1 p.m. at Big Springs Park.

Flag Football. Registration online until May 18 and in-person on May 19 at the Springville Station Sports Complex. www.quickscores.com/springville-al

12U-14U Summer Basketball registration begins May 1 www.quickscores.com/springville-al

Co-Ed Adult Softball this summer. Registration begins May 1 www.quickscores.com/springville-al

Springville Library

• April 20: Growing Your Family Tree, Sat. 10:30 a.m.
• April 23: What’s Your Story? Homeschool Class, Tues. 10 a.m.
• April 24: Lego Club, Wed. 4 p.m.
• April 30: Meet the Author, with APT’s Roger Reid, Tues. 3 p.m. 

Springville Senior Center

• Ceramics classes on Mondays and Friday from 12-2 p.m.
• Quilting classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Mexican Train Dominoes on Wednesdays.
• Sunrise Walking Group Fridays at the bridge at Big Springs Park at 9:30 a.m. 

Springville Preservation Society

Walking Tours of Downtown Springville every Saturday morning in April, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Meet at the Springville Museum and Archives, 6496 U. S. Highway 11, across from the Methodist Church.  There is no charge to visit the museum or for the guided walking tours.  For more information, call 205-837-2586. 

The Springville Preservation Society is now taking reservations for use of the historic “Little House” located adjacent to the Police Department for events or meetings. Rates are $40 for two hours; $75 for four hours; and $125 per day.  For reservations call Gayle Hammonds at 205-937-3071 or Paulette Kelly at 205-467-3971.

Community Meetings and Classes

Christ Community Church is offering monthly “Art Days” for kids ages 6-12, for $5. Register at art.springville.info 

Christ Community Church is offering Grief Share classes: griefshare.springville.info

The Church at Bradford Road is offering a Divorce Support Group for Children every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Contact 205-467-7376.

Springville Police Department is presenting a Firearms Safety course, which is open to the public. The course includes two hour classroom training and two hours actual training on the firing range by two certified NRA instructors. You may sign up by calling Lauri Jones at 205-467-6133. The next class will be posted soon.

The Springville Civil Air Patrol meets every Tuesday from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at the National Guard Armory. The age requirement is 12-18 years of age and adults may also join as senior members. Cadets learn leadership skills, aerospace, character development, as well as team work and piloting skills. Contact Shannon Young, Civil Air Patrol- Public Affairs Officer, 205-960-7164 or at www.facebook.com/SpringvilleCAP/