Gardendale



Dinner and a Movie

Gardendale Friendship United Methodist Church will sponsor a dinner and a movie for the children every Friday night at 6 p.m. If you need assistance please call 285-9340.



Ladies Bible Study

On Tuesday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. at Gardendale First Baptist Church, there will be classes on various subjects taught by different teachers from the church. The subjects include “when wallflowers dance,” “marriage,” “Lord, is it warfare? Teach me to stand.” “Can we talk? Soul stirring conversations with God.” On Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. there will be another class on warfare taught by Kay Arthur. For more information call the church. Classes began on Sept. 9.



Archery Shoot

Sept. 13 If you’re looking for a great place to shoot your bow, then check out the 3D Archery Shoot on Sept. 13 at Gardendale First Baptist Church "Camp David" Jones Chapel. Admission is free. There will be divisions for all skill levels- beginners to pro. Registration begins at 8 a.m. For more information contact, Allen Oakley at 488-8716.



50th Anniversary

Sept. 14 The 50th anniversary celebration on Central Baptist Church will take place on Sept. 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The special speaker will be Henry Cox. Morning service will be followed by a covered dish luncheon. There will be an afternoon celebration starting at 2 p.m. including former pastors, members and ministers of music. Childcare for birth through four years old is provided. There will also be activities for children five years old through fifth grade during the afternoon service. For more information call 631-4231 or Bonnie at 612-6321.



Fund Raiser

Sept 16 Snow Rogers Elementary School will hold a fund raiser with Swamp John’s Restaurant on Sept. 16 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Dine in or carry out. The cost is $8 per plate that includes your choice of fish, chicken or shrimp and slaw, fries, hush puppies, pickle, onion and tea. To purchase tickets call 379-5400.



Banquet

Sept 25 The North Jefferson Women's Center will host their annual "Celebrate Life" banquet and silent auction with special guest Kevin Derryberry on Sept. 25. The event will be held at Gardendale First Baptist Church on Main Street with the silent auction beginning at 5:30 p.m.and the dinner banquet/concert beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for dinner/banquet/concert and may be purchased at the North Jefferson Women's Center located at 1601 Mulberry Lane in Gardendale or at the Encouraging Word Bookstore located at the church. For more information, please call the center at 608-0100.



Fall Carnival

Sept. 26 The Gardendale Elementary School carnival will take place on Sept. 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Gardendale Civic Complex. All proceeds go toward student desks, chairs and a new fence. Over 30 carnival games, pony rides and inflatables will be there along with an old fashioned bake sale, glow in dark items, live and silent auction and live entertainment all night. New this year is the dance floor inside the civic center.



Golf Tournament

Oct. 3 The Gardendale High School PTSA will host the annual Tom Smith Homecoming Golf Tournament at Castle Pines Golf Course. Entry fee of $75 per player includes lunch and prizes. Proceeds benefit Gardendale High School. Call Susan Rice 631-8350 or Alan Morgan 631-3140 for more info.



Catholic Faith Classes

Come learn about the Catholic faith in one-hour classes held each Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. For more information call 631-9398.



Reunion

Oct. 3, 4 Gardendale's Alumni from the Class of 1968 are planning reunion activities the week-end of homecoming. They will not only participate in the parade, but will attend the game and enjoy homecoming festivities. 1968 was the first year that GHS had a graduating class and this is the group of students who experienced all the “firsts.” They wrote the alma mater, chose the school colors and mascot, chartered all the clubs and published the first edition of the annual Rendezvous. A large number of these graduates remained in Gardendale and have made a big contribution to the development of our city. They plan to attend the homecoming game on Oct. 3, then have a dinner and entertainment at the Exhibition Hall of the Gardendale Civic Center on Oct. 4. For information on this reunion, please contact Lynda (Boyd) Lyle at 631-0284 or Doris (Stack) Murrell at 631-6865.



Concert

Nov. 14 Alabama Teen Challenge is putting together a benefit concert to be held at Gardendale’s First Baptist Church on Nov. 14, 7 p.m., with Shawn McDonald, Leah Faith and Jake Smith to perform. Teen Challenge is now celebrating it’s 50th anniversary of helping men, women, and teenagers defeat their drug and alcohol problem. Tickets for this event are currently on sale at www.itickets.com for $10 in advance or can be purchased at the door for $14. Groups of 10 or more are $8 each. If you have questions please feel free to call 647-6563.



Mount Olive



Reunion

Sept. 13 There will be a Graham, Densmore and Gowins family reunion on Sept. 13 at Evangel Assembly of God in Mt. Olive. For more information call 631-3977.



Donations for school

Now-Sept. 15 Superior Bank on Mt. Olive Road is collecting school supplies for Mt. Olive Elementary School from now until Sept. 15. K-5 supply lists are available at the bank, or drop off any supplies that the school can use. There is also a donation box to contribute cash.



Judgement House

Oct. 15 Judgement House at First Baptist Mt. Olive will be Oct. 15, 18-19, 22-23, 25-26, 29-31 and Nov. 1-2 For reservations, call 631-4557. The church is asking for a $5 donation for each person.



Free Child Care

There will be free child care in the Mt. Olive area for 3 and 4 year olds. The head start program is now enrolling for the summer. Regular full day childcare is offered. Call 608-1661.



Fultondale



Junior High Reunion

Sept. 27 There will be a Lewisburg Junior High School reunion on Sept. 27, 4-6 p.m., at the new Fultondale Elementary School on Hwy. 31 in Fultondale. For more information, call Edna at 647-2745.



Mother’s Day Out

Walker's Chapel Baptist Church has Mother's Day Out every Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information please call Sylvia Norton at 841-8426.



Morris



Retirement party

Sept. 14 Mortimer Jordan High School will host a retirement party on Sept. 14, 2-4 p.m., for former principal Dr. Byron Campbell. Anyone with a connection to Dr. Campbell is invited to attend. For more information, call the school at 379-4850.



Open House

Sept. 25 Mortimer Jordan High School will host an open house for parents on Sept. 25, 6-8 p.m., in the gym. For more information, call the school at 379-4850.



Mother’s Day Out

Enon Baptist Church’s Mother Day Out program will offer childcare for 6 weeks to 4-years-old on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. We follow the Jefferson County School system calendar, so we are out during all of their breaks. For more information call 647-9614.



Warrior



Revival

Sept. 22-26 Mt. View Baptist Church will have a revival, beginning each night at 7 p.m. The evangelist will be Mark Long. Mt. View is located on Arkadelphia Road, 1 mile northwest of the intersection of Arkadelphia Road and Skyline Drive. For more information, call 590-3321. Pastor Brian Smith invites everyone to come!



Registration

Just Little People preschool is now taking enrollment for K-3, K-4 and K-5 classes. Please call 647-8983 for more information.



Other Communities



Reunion

Sept. 13 Hayden High School will hold an alumni reunion on Sept. 13 at Hayden High School at 1 p.m. for all former students. For more information, call 647-3338.



Singing

Sept. 13 Mountain Grove Baptist Church in Blountsville will have a singing with the Cash family on Sept. 13 at 7 p.m.



Churches of the Nazarene

Sept. 13 The Birmingham Zone Churches of the Nazarene will hold a combined celebration service Sept. 13 at Birmingham First Church of the Nazarene. In addition to this combined celebration each Nazarene church around the world will be celebrating on Oct. 5. For more information call 790-5180.

Reunion

Sept. 27 The Foster-Elkins annual family reunion will be held on Sept. 27 at 85 Smokerise Lane. For directions call 647-3192.



Festival

Oct. 9-11 The 2008 Saint George Middle Eastern Food Festival will be Oct. 9, 10 and 11. Please mark your calendars. More information to come.



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