The SHS Cross Country Track Team competed at the Class 5A, Section 2 Sectionals meet at Central Clay County High School Oct. 31. The team had several top 10 finishes and qualified for the state meet for both boys and girls teams. Congrats to Brayden Chandler for winning the Boys 5000m Race and Carmen McMaster, 2nd Place in the Girls 5000m. Adalyn Seigman, Felicity Bentley, Kate Hale, Tate Milstead and Brayden Marlow had Top 10 finishes as well.

Congratulations to the 2025 Miss Historic Springville Pageant winner Carson Champion and Miss Historic Springville’s Teen Pageant winner Addison Shoemaker. The pageant was Sunday, Oct. 27 at SMS. Miss Historic Springville is an official preliminary to the Miss Alabama and Teen Competition.

The Springville Elementary Fourth grade students learned about static electricity Oct. 30, in science class.

The Springville Public Library was a popular spot at the annual Treats on Main Event on Halloween.

The 3rd Springville Preservation Society’s Festival of Trees and Wreaths will be showcased inside the historic Springville Presbyterian church which is now more than 150 years old. The glow of Christmas lights is amazing in this beautiful gem that is the centerpiece of Springville’s historic district. Remember the community votes on the entries, so mark your calendars for Nov. 16 and 17. For a registration form and a copy of the guidelines, email Springvillefestivaloftrees@gmail.com.

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, AL 35146. For additional questions please contact lcleaver@cityofspringville.com or call 205-467-0265. pringvilleparksandrec.com.

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 with questions. gocivilairpatrol.com.

The Springville Public Library Preschool Storytime is at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays. Registration requested. Call 205-467-2339 or send a Facebook message to register.

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 Preservation Society is taking reservations for use of the historic “Little House” 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.