Community Calendar for Oct. 8, 2008

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October 9, 2008

Community Calendar for Oct. 8, 2008

Anonymous The North Jefferson News Thu Oct 09, 2008, 04:48 PM CDT

Gardendale

Men’s Fraternity

Oct. 12 Looking for a challenge? Men’s Fraternity may be just what you’re looking for. Men’s Fraternity is for all men who want to live with a purpose; become better husbands and fathers; leave a lasting legacy. Men’s Fraternity begins Oct. 12 at Gardendale First Baptist. For more information contact Allen Oakley at 488-8716.

Homecoming

Oct. 12 Friendship United Methodist Church is hosting a homecoming service on Oct. 12 at 11 a.m. with New Vision Quartet and Kelly and Jeff Belcher as the guest singers. For more information call 631-3604.

Homecoming

Oct. 19 Fieldstown Church of God will hold a homecoming on Oct. 19 at 1:30 p.m. with Surrendered as the guest singers. For more information call 631-6013 or 631-9604.

Reunion

Mid Oct. Organizers are planning a Gardendale High School class of 1989 reunion for July 2009. They need current addresses for 1989 grads by mid-October. Call Sharla (Osborne) Foy at 631-4603 or email Jessica (LaRose) Dixon at jessicalarose89@yahoo.com.

Fall Festival

Oct. 25 Gardendale Church of the Nazarene will hold a fall festival on Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event. For more information call 631-5452.

Meeting for Trip

Nov. 6 A question and answer meeting for a trip to Hawaii in 2009 will be held at Bragg Middle School Library on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. Call Pat McGrady at 631-7170 or Janice Wicker at 631-5451 after 5 p.m.

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.

TOPS Meetings

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Mondays at 6 p.m. in the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church, Room 2028. Robert Pliner is the leader. For more information call 608-0606.

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.

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.

Mount Olive

Fire Department Open House

Oct. 11 The Mt. Olive Fire and Rescue will have an open house on Oct. 11. You can meet your volunteers, tour the station and learn about fire safety. There will be lunch and children’s activities. For more information call 631-2051.

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.

Reunion

Oct. 19 The 53rd annual Belcher family reunion will be held on Oct. 19 starting at 1 p.m. at the Mt. Olive Community Center. For more information, contact Gloria Banes at 631-6677.

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

Yard Sale and Fall Festival

Oct. 10, 11 Walkers Chapel Baptist Church will be having a yard sale Oct. 10 and 11 from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. each day and on Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. We will also have our fall festival. There will be door prizes, games, food and entertainment by Beverly's Dance. This is a free event.

Revival

Oct. 12-15 Walker's Chapel Baptist Church will be having a revival with Neal Perry on Oct 12 - 15. Please contact the church for times at 841-8426.

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.

Kimberly

Haunted Hayride

Oct. 31 The town of Kimberly will have its annual Haunted Hayride on Oct. 31, 6 p.m., at Kimberly Municipal Park. There is no charge. Hot dogs and chips will be provided.

Christmas in Kimberly

October-Nov.21 The town of Kimberly will be taking applications for Christmas in Kimberly until Nov. 21. For more information, call Mona at Kimberly Town Hall, 647-5551.

Christmas parade

Dec. 13 The town of Kimberly will host its fourth annual Christmas parade on Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. There is no entry fee. For an application, call Mona at Kimberly Town Hall, 647-5551. A tree-lighting ceremony will follow at Kimberly Memorial Park.

Morris

Tail Gate Party

Oct. 10 MJHS class of 1969 is hosting a tailgate party for the homecoming game on Oct. 10. Any alumni or present and past faculty are invited to come by and visit our tent on the front lawn from 5-7 p.m. There will be a register there for any information we can collect. For more information call 631-9742 or email crimsonbluemom@yahoo.com.

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

Haunted Barn

Oct. 25 and 31 Corner High School baseball team will hold a Halloween haunted barn on Oct. 25 and Oct. 31. Entrance is free, but every $5 donation puts you in a drawing to win prizes. There will be a free movie by the fire and popcorn, hot dogs, sweets, drinks and much more at 8020 Wade Road.

Other Communities

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.

Fall Festival

Oct. 25 Smoke Rise Baptist Church will be holding a fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be food, games, rides, inflatables, candy and more. Please join us for a free, fun-packed evening.

Medicare Tour

Nov. 20 from 9:30 a.m. - noon at the Birmingham Botanical Garden’s Auditorium, “Let’s Talk Turkey” Medicare Van Tour will take place. This is a free event for seniors and Medicare beneficiaries to receive the latest information on Medicare and other health benefits. Health screenings will be provided. Flu and pneumonia shots will be available. Bring Medicare card. Contact Ashley Lemsky at 325-1416.

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April 16 Snow Rogers and Gardendale Elementary Schools will host Kindergarten registration on April 16, 5-7 p.m. You must bring your child with you for a short assessment. The following documents must be provided for enrollment: Birth certificate; Social Security card; blue Certificate of Immunization (IMM-50), which should include two measles immunizations and one for chicken pox; two proofs of residence; copy of parent’s driver license; custody papers where applicable. Registration will be permitted without immunization certificate, but certificate must be presented before school begins on Aug. 12. A child’s fifth birthday must be on or before Sept. 1 to enroll in Kindergarten. Child’s sixth birthday must be on or before Sept. 1 to enroll in first grade. For more information, call Snow Rogers at 379-5400 or Gardendale Elementary at 379-3550.

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April 16-17 The Federated Garden Clubs of North End Council is hosting its 58th annual flower show at the Gardendale Civic Center. The show is open to the public on April 16, 2-7 p.m., and April 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call Phoebe Limbaugh at 631-6137.

Indoor Yard Sale

April 17, 18 North Gardendale Baptist Church is holding an indoor yard sale on April 17 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and April 18 from 7 a.m. to noon. If you would like to donate items contact Scott Crews at 368-8071 or the church office at 631-8079. Proceeds benefit the VBS Belize Mission Trip.
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