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LifeSouth is hosting a blood drive in Eclectic today

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Sunday, February 3rd, 2013, 11:42am
LifeSouth is hosting a blood drive in Eclectic today

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers are in need of all blood types.  After last Friday’s declaration of an emergency blood shortage, donors’ response to the news across the region has been encouraging; however, the blood inventory continues to hover at emergency levels.

LifeSouth urges all eligible donors who are feeling healthy to come out and support their communities by donating blood as soon as possible. Donors must be 17 or older, or 16 with parental permission, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good health. A photo ID is also required.

LifeSouth is hosting a blood drive in Eclectic today:

  • First Baptist Church of Eclectis from 12 p.m.
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Alabama Cooperative Extension System to offer muscadine/grape and wine production workshop

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Saturday, February 2nd, 2013, 11:22am
Alabama Cooperative Extension System to offer muscadine/grape and wine production workshop

On Friday, February 22nd the Alabama Cooperative Extension System will teach an educational muscadine/grape and wine production workshop. This meeting will begin at the Nunn-Winston House at Kiesel Park at 8:45 a.m. and will conclude at Whippoorwill Vineyard at 3:00 p.m.

Topics that will be discusses include Muscadine Cultivars, Pierces Disease Resistant Bunch Grape Cultivars, Seedless Table Grape Cultivars, Pierces Disease Resistant Vinifera selections, Planting, Trellising, Training, Pruning Muscadines, and the Basics of Wine Making.

The tour will end with a tour of Whippoorwill Vineyards in Notasulga. To sign-up or for more information, contact the Lee County Extension office at (334) 749-3353.

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LifeSouth is hosting a blood drive in Wetumpka today

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Monday, January 28th, 2013, 11:55am
LifeSouth is hosting a blood drive in Wetumpka today

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers are in need of all blood types.  After last Friday’s declaration of an emergency blood shortage, donors’ response to the news across the region has been encouraging; however, the blood inventory continues to hover at emergency levels.

LifeSouth urges all eligible donors who are feeling healthy to come out and support their communities by donating blood as soon as possible. Donors must be 17 or older, or 16 with parental permission, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good health. A photo ID is also required.

LifeSouth is hosting a blood drive in Wetumpka today in honor of Tripp Head:

  • 306 Tuskeene Street in Wetumpka from 1 p.m.
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Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Wetumpka Craterfest Event

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer
Thursday, January 24th, 2013, 6:09pm
Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Wetumpka Craterfest Event

Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce announces its plans for a large scale music festival, Wetumpka Craterfest to be held on Saturday April 20th, 2013. This event will replace the former Riverfest with a stronger focus on attracting tourism to the area while maintaining the community aspect with a children’s area and offering the event at no cost with the help of sponsorships from community businesses.

Country music recording artist, Keith Anderson who is best known for his Billboard chart topping hit song, “Picking Wildflowers” will be the headline act, sponsored by Creek Casino of Wetumpka. Announcements regarding support acts, sponsorship and vender applications will be available in the coming weeks.

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AUM Women's soccer to host winter camp in February

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013, 9:40am
AUM Women's soccer to host winter camp in February

The Auburn University at Montgomery women's soccer program and the Jamey Newsome Soccer Academy will host a two-day Winter Camp on February 16-17, 2013, at the AUM Soccer Complex.

The event is open to girls ages 15 and older and features a specifically designed curriculum that will feature only the best and most effective techniques available. All instruction will be conducted by college coaches who will put you through the paces of a typical college preseason routine. Campers will play with and against current and former AUM Soccer players, who are there to show you what the next level is all about, while giving you the chance to become more familiar with the elite college level. All coaches will be available after each session to answer any questions you may have on a "one-on-one" basis.

The Academy setting will challenge the field players in attacking skills, speed of play, and quick decision making through small-sided, 11 vs. 11 matches.

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Wishbone Studios to Host Classic Rock Fundraising Event for Humane Society of Elmore County

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013, 4:01pm
Wishbone Studios to Host Classic Rock Fundraising Event for Humane Society of Elmore County

Event Date and Time: Saturday, January 26 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

 

Location: Wishbone Studios, 2625 Zelda Road in Montgomery

 

Ticket prices: $10 each in advance or $15 at the door

 

Join Wishbone Studios on Zelda Road for an evening of classic rock 'n roll to benefit the Humane Society of Elmore County. Featured bands will include the event's host "Wishbone" and recently reunited Montgomery natives "Free Flight". Wishbone Studios is a new Montgomery event venue that hosts concerts, parties, corporate outings and all types of fundraising events for organizations such as the Humane Society, Habitat for Humanity and others.

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Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers conference coming up

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013, 3:15pm
Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers conference coming up

If you grow fruits and vegetables in Alabama, make plans to attend the Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference and Tradeshow to join your partners who feed Alabama. The Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Conference will be Friday, Feb. 8 at the Ham Wilson Arena and Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Auburn Hotel and Conference Center in Auburn, Ala. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System and the Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Association are organizing this conference. The two organizations have collaborated for more than 30 years to provide educational opportunities to the state’s fruit and vegetable growers.

Dr. Ayanava Majumdar, an Extension entomologist who leads Extension’s Commercial Horticulture Team, says demand for locally grown produce continues to increase.

“Consumers are hearing the message that purchasing locally grown fruits and vegetables can mean better quality,” says Majumdar.

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