Hello, Readers! I’m back with this week’s edition of What’s Up in Odenville.

This week I am having a “woe is me, where has the time gone” moment as I prepare for my middle child to graduate high school. I’ve known since the first day of kindergarten this day would come, but it didn’t really dawn on me that it’s two weeks away – until I mailed out the last of the graduation announcements.

I have a 28 year old, so I have been down this road before and it was heart wrenching then too. I remember she made a video with pictures set to the background music of “I’m Not Gonna Cry” by Corey Smith. For those of you that have not heard this song, let me tell you, you can tell yourself you won’t cry, but you WILL…and I did. A LOT.

I tortured myself with that video over and over again until my boss said “That’s ENOUGH. You are making ALL of us cry.”

This time was different. Second child and I’m a pro at graduations now (or so I thought). I mean, I have already had two K-5 graduations and two middle school graduations, so the sudden emotion that hit me unawares almost took my breath away. I’m one child closer to an empty nest and one less child in the house filling my days with laughter, teen crises and eye rolls. If I get through graduation without being a basket case, it will be a miracle. 

Let’s get to the news.

TRAVEL

Odenville Elementary School (OES) Assistant Principal Janet Bloomston and hubby Joel recently jaunted off to Jamaica for a friend’s wedding. From the pictures posted on social media, a lot of sun, sand and food took place during their stay.

When asked if they had a good time, Mrs. Bloomston replied, “it was absolutely amazing.”

Glad you had a great time. I am officially jealous!

FUNDRAISERS

Get by Old South Firearms in Argo and register to win a Golden Boy .22 rifle to benefit the Margaret Lions Club. Tickets are $5 each, or 5 for $20. Drawing will be June 13 at 7p.m. For more information, please call Pedro Pino at 205-515-0494.

LOCAL EVENTS

94.1 The River broadcasted their morning show LIVE from Odenville Elementary on Tuesday. The Radio Diva (ME!!) even had the chance to get a couple of photos with MY fans Clara Grace Moore and Abigail Reed! We had a great time and want to thank Superintendent Jenny Seals and Principal Christa Urban for allowing us to be a part of their day! Go to The River 94.1 Facebook page to see live video of the kids dancing and having a great time with the gang. 

The Sonshine Amusements Carnival will be in Springville set up behind the Springville Walmart today through Saturday, May 6.  All proceeds benefit the Springville Youth Football Association. 

Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo Saturday May 6 from 6-9p.m. The Traylor 8-Piece Band will be on hand for your enjoyment! 

The St. Clair County High School (SCCHS) graduating class of 2017 held their baccalaureate service Tuesday, May 2.  Graduation ceremonies will be held Tuesday, May 16 at 7p.m. at the Samford University Wright Center. 

Register now for Majestic Outdoors ONE Body Conference July 15 for grades seven through 12. Guest speakers include Paula Reid and Jonathan Kirk. Cost is $25 per person and includes lunch, dinner, t-shirt, conference and concert. For more information please contact Tim Miller at tmiller@majoutdoors.com SCCHS is offering a Summer Wrestling Camp featuring Jeremy Stopa for Middle and High School wrestlers. Camp dates are June 7-10. Cost for camp is $125. For more information contact Coach Aaron Edwards at Aaron.Edwards@sccboe.org or call 205-960-8251.

That’s all for this week! Send your Odenville news to OdenvilleNews@gmail.com