The Springville Public Library offered daily stories and activities at the Children’s Annex for Spring Break.

The Springville Senior Center held a group lunch at Springville’s Gulf Seafood Restaurant on March 19.

Jarick Rager will be hosting a beginners Pickleball clinic at Big Springs Park’s brand new Pickleball court on April 20. Come learn the basics and what this fasting growing sport is all about. This is a low impact sport that all can enjoy, from teens to seniors. Rager will supply the balls and paddles for you to try out. 

Enrollment for Fall 2019 is now open for Kids On Main. Classes available for 3K and 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’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 and even emergency situation demos and more.

Springville Parks and Recreation

SYA Baseball and Softball will hold Opening Day on April 6 beginning at 9 a.m. with inflatables, Kona Ice and several vendors. 

Springville Pickleball Beginners Clinic, Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 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 Schools

• JV Boys Soccer  Team have 10 wins, 1 tie and 1 1 loss at Spring Break.
• Varsity Boys Soccer Team have 8 wins and 2 losses at Spring Break.
• Varsity Girls Soccer Team have 6 wins and 1 loss at Spring Break.
• Varsity Boys Tennis Team have 6 wins and 1 loss at Spring Break.
• Varsity Girls Soccer Team have 4 wins and 6 losses at Spring Break.

Springville Library

• April 6:  Chair Yoga with Nancy, Sat 11:30 a.m.
• April 12:  Lunch & Learn – Painted Cactus, Sat. 12 p.m. with Mrs. Sharla and Mrs. Donna Call 467-2339 to register.
• April 13: American Girl Crafting Club, Sat 11 a.m.. April’s character theme will be Luciana Vega, an American Girl who dreams of traveling to space. For ages 6-12. Call the annex at 467-7261 to register. 

Springville Senior Center

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

Springville Preservation Society

The Springville Preservation Society is hosting The 6th Annual Springville Preservation Society Spring Fashion Show to benefit the Old Rock School Restoration.on Tuesday, April 9 at 11 a.m. at Springville First UMC. The show will feature entertainment, food, and the latest fashions. $20 per ticket. Fun time for all. Only 200 seats available.  Call for your tickets at 205-467-6051.

Cemetery Walk at Fuller Cemetery (located behind the Springville Police Department), Saturday April 13, and Sunday April 14, from 2- 4  p.m.   Come learn about some old time Springville citizens including Ma Laster and her husband Lee, Anna and Edwin Crandall, Mary Presley, Anner Colley, Susan Riggs and Silas Henry.  Portrayed by members of the Preservation Society, these characters will tell their stories about life in historic Springville.

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

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. http://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 2 hour classroom training and 2 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/