Springville Happenings

Published 4:19 pm Thursday, September 20, 2018

The Springville High School Marching Band hosted a countywide St Clair Band Expo on Thursday, September 13 at the Springville High School Stadium. Bands from high schools across the county were showcased and the UAB Marching Band performed. 

The Alabama State Department of Education awarded Springville Elementary as one of the 50 schools that will share $1 million allotted by the Alabama Legislature during the 2018 legislature session. SES received a $20,000 check. The award is to recognize teachers and students who achieved proficiency in reading during last year’s Scantron Performance Series Reading Assessment.

The SHS football players helped with carline at the Elementary School on Friday, September 14.

The Springville Civil Air Patrol Cadets went to Mountain View Farms in Ashville where the Slasham Valley Irregulars R/C Club taught cadets about flying R/C Planes. www.facebook.com/SpringvilleCAP/

The Springville Preservation Society will host its 2nd Annual Rock School Ice Cream Social. It will be held on Sunday afternoon, September 23 from 2-4 p.m. at the Rock School located on Pine Street. For more information or to donate, contact www.springvillepreservation.org/.

The Springville High School Softball Team is hosting “Fall Youth Camp Nights” for grades 1st – 4th on September 20 and 27. Contact brandon.easterwood@sccboe.org or on twitter at @SprinvilleSB

Downtown Doodles shirts will be on sale at the Historical Society Museum. They are printed on both sides with Doodles of Main Street from the 4-Way Stop down to about New Talladega Road. If you have questions please contact the gift shop manager at 205-542-4330 or 205-467-6051.

The Springville Farmers Market is open every weekend adjacent to Big Springs Park.

Springville Senior Center

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

• Beginner Computer Classes. Classes every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the Springville Public Library. All seniors are welcome.  Register in the Main Library or call 205-467-2339.

Springville Library

• September 18 – Adoption/Foster Care Support Group, Tue 5:30 p.m.

• September 19 – Homeschool Open House, Wed 10 a.m.

• September 25 – Kids and Kin – Rainy Days, Tue 10 a.m.

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 $25 for 2 hours, $50 for four hours and $100 per day. Contact Sara Trotter or reservations at 205-467-3000.

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