Springville Vista: Springville anglers place in state tournament
Congratulations to Logan Henderson and Steven Swann with the Springville Anglers Fishing Team who competed in the 2016 Costa National Championships after placing 10th in the Bass Nation State Tournament. They placed 97th out of 175 boats to close out the 2015-2016 season.
Registration for the 2016-2017 Springville Anglers Team has began for grades 7 – 12. Contact Eddie Sweeney at (205) 382-5528 or Dwayne Henderson at (205) 365-1839 for more information or to sign up your child.
One Eighty Church will host the “Cruising For Christ” Fourth Annual Car Show and Swap Meet, Sept 24 from 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. They will have food and music. Proceeds will help fund Celebrate Recovery.
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. Cadets also learn piloting skills. Contact Shannon Young, Civil Air Patrol- Public Affairs Officer, (205) 960-7164 or at facebook.com/SpringvilleCAP/.
The Springville Splash Pad at Big Springs Park is a great place to have fun and stay cool. Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sundays 1 – 5 p.m. Admission for ages four and up is $1. For parties/groups or more information call (202) 467-2705.
The Springville Police Department is hosting a firearms safety class for the public. The cost of the class is $50, the fee includes firearms laws, weapon safety and weapon use. Must be 19 years of age or older and have a current pistol permit. Sign up at Springville City Hall, (205) 467-6133.
The Springville Preservation Society is seeking information on the veterans of St. Clair County for an upcoming book. If you are a local veteran or know one that would like to be included, please contact the Springville Preservation Society at (205) 467-6766.
On August 3 the City of Springville held a Community Prayer Vigil for the Springville Police Department as a show of support for law enforcement. Area pastors, along with Mayor Isley, city council members and the community, gathered at Big Springs Park to pray over the city’s police officers. The officers were also gifted a “Law Enforcement Bible.”
Story-time at Springville Library will be Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Along with a story there will be crafts and snacks.