The Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve, 1700 Murphrees Valley Road, Springville, opens to the public on Saturday, Feb. 3. The Preserve will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. For more information, contact lcleaver@cityofspringville.com, call 205-467-0265 or go online to springvilleparksandrec.com.

Congratulations to the 2024 Little Mr. and Miss Springville Oakley Walker and Olivia Escott who were crowned on Jan. 12. Other winners were Pre-K — Prince, Liam Stone; Princess, Rylan Johnson; Kindergarten — Prince, Zeke Bull; Princess, Willah Mae Gill; first grade — Princess, Chloe Butler; second grade — Prince, J. Knox; Princess, Finley Brasher; third grade — Prince, Sailor Williams; Princess, Ava Rose Williams.

Springville First United Methodist Church welcomed Rev. Spencer Welch and family as the new pastors on Jan. 7.

Springville High School student councilmembers attended the Alabama High School Student Council Convention at JSU on Jan. 19.

Heritage Christian Academy of Springville will begin registration for the 2024-2025 school year in February for infants through 8th grade. More information at heritagesvl.com.

MLF Fishing Pro Mark Rose will be speaking at Central Baptist Church, Argo on Feb. 6, at 6 pm. Rose will share some fishing tips for the Coosa River Chain and Lake Guntersville, then share his message. More information, contact 205-655-2351.

Springville First UMC will host Dance Fit Classes on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 6 p.m. lead by Jill Robinson in the Christian Life Center for $3 per class. More information, contact Springville UMC at 205-467-7866.

Grief Share Classes at Christ Community Church in Springville. 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. For more information, contact Major Michael McEntyre at 205-914-4146.

Springville Library

The 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 a.m. on Tuesdays. Registration requested. Call 205-467-2339 or send a Facebook message to register.

Jan. 25 Babies & Books — 10:30 a.m.

Jan. 26 Yoga — 11 a.m.

Jan. 30 Preschool Storytime — 10:30 a.m.

Springville Senior Center

Yoga on Mondays, Ceramics on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Check out their Facebook page for online activities and more information at facebook.com/seniorcenterspringville

Preservation Society

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.