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Central Alabama Master Gardeners Association's 'lunch & learn' session coming up

Central Alabama Master Gardeners Association's 'lunch & learn' session coming up

The Central Alabama Master Gardeners Association is set to host a "lunch and learn" session each month.

Sessions will be held on the second Wednesday of the month from 12 - 1 p.m.

Wetumpka Band Boosters to hold Silent Auction before Tuesday concert

Wetumpka Band Boosters to hold Silent Auction before Tuesday concert

 

Wetumpka High School

1251 Coosa River Parkway

Wetumpka, AL  36092

 

“Pride of the Tribe”

Spring Concert

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

7 PM

Wetumpka High School Commons Area

 

Prior to the Concert

Wetumpka Band Boosters

Will sponsor a

Silent Auction

3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Winners will be announced during the concert

 

Come support your Wetumpka Indians Pride of the Tribe Band

B.A.S.S. to Host Bassmaster Elite Series Alabama River Charge Presented by Star brite

B.A.S.S. to Host Bassmaster Elite Series Alabama River Charge Presented by Star brite

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – April 30, 2013— B.A.S.S. will host the Alabama River Charge presented by Star brite, May 9 – 12, on the Alabama River in Montgomery, Ala., the fifth of eight Bassmaster Elite Series professional bass fishing tournaments scheduled in 2013.

 

One hundred of the top bass anglers in the world will compete for a $100,000 prize and coveted entry into the 2014 Bassmaster Classic to be held in Birmingham, Ala., with fishing on Lake Guntersville. Among the field of competitors will be fishing legend Kevin VanDam, 2013 Bassmaster Classic Champion Cliff Pace and 16 Alabama anglers.

 

From watching the first boats launch at 6:30 a.m. on Thurs., May 9, and the final weigh-in at the Montgomery Riverfront on Sunday at 3:15 p.m., to participating in the family-friendly Elite Series Expo, the activities planned throughout the weekend are free and open to the public, including:

 

Lt. Governor Ivey launches 'Ending Child Hunger in Alabama' campaign

Lt. Governor Ivey launches 'Ending Child Hunger in Alabama' campaign

Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey will launch the “Ending Child Hunger in Alabama” campaign at Wares Ferry Road Elementary School in Montgomery, Monday, April 29, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.. “Ending Child Hunger in Alabama” is the first initiative of the newly established Hunger Solutions Institute at Auburn University. Lieutenant Governor Ivey serves as the campaign spokesperson.

With nearly one-third of Alabama’s children living in families that experience food hardships, the goal of the campaign is to move Alabama into the top 25% of states with the highest degree of child food security by 2020.

Sugar Falls Day Camp set for April 27

Sugar Falls Day Camp set for April 27

The Dixie Lions Club of Montgomery will join with other Lions from around the River Region in hosting a day camp for diabetic children and their families, Camp Sugar Falls, next Saturday, April 27th at Camp Chandler on Lake Jordan.

Alabama Lions have long supported Camp Seale Harris for diabetic children, held at Camp ASCCA each year. Next Saturday’s Camp SUgar Falls near Wetumpka is designed to provide a similar opportunity closer to home and without an overnight stay.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day set for April 27

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day set for April 27

ADMH is encouraging the public to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day by safely discarding of unwanted and unused prescription drugs at collection sites throughout the state. Take Back Day will be held this Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Local collection sites can be found by visiting www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html. The service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked.

This effort represents the sixth opportunity in three years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. The DEA, as well as state and local law enforcement, collaborate to offer the initiative. Last September, Americans turned in 244 tons of prescription drugs at over 5,200 sites.

Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson's annual French and Indian War Encampment this weekend

Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson's annual French and Indian War Encampment this weekend

French and Indian War Encampment
Fort Toulouse/Fort Jackson, Wetumpka

Dates: Apr 20, 2013 through Apr 21, 2013
Hours: Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. & Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $4.00 adult, $2.00 for children 12 ans under (Free for children 6 and
under)

Meet colorful characters from Alabama’s early history at Fort Toulouse / Fort Jackson State Historic Site during the annual French and Indian War Encampment.