Food pantryPiedmont Church of the Nazarene’s community food pantry distributes the last Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.-noon. All donations are accepted.
Deadline for entries
Plans are underway for the 6th Annual Freedom Celebration set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at the Clyde Pike Civic Center, sponsored by the City of Piedmont. The city pool will be open starting at 11 a.m., free to the public.
There will be free food and drinks all day along with a veteran’s tribute and entertainment including Kelli Johnson of Jacksonville and Kneckdown of Rome, Ga.
There will be moonwalks, a water slide, trackless train, bucket truck rides, Army National Guard climbing wall and other events during the day.
Any group wanting to be part of the service program is asked to contact Ben Singleton with the City of Piedmont at 447-3582 or ben.singleton@piedmontcity.org or Keith Word at the Piedmont Housing Authority at 447-6734 or keithword@bellsouth.net. Deadline for all entries or groups will be June 20
Borden reunion
The Descendants of four Borden brothers — Eli, Joel, John and James Hawkins Borden — who settled in Alabama in the early 1800s, will gather at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 21, at the Anniston Meeting Center for the fifth Borden reunion to be held in Alabama. The Eli/John descendants will go to Borden Springs on Friday, June 20, to visit the John A. Borden family cemetery and the Eli Borden family cemetery. They will meet in the Piedmont First Baptist Church parking lot at 10 a.m. to begin the trip.
The Joel descendants will meet at 10 a.m. Friday at Janney Iron Furnace to visit the Civil War memorial. Morris Penny will tell about the Joel Borden descendants who served in the Civil War. A catered lunch will be served at the park. A group from the southern end of the county will leave from Baymont Inn at 9 a.m. and another group from the northern end of the county will leave from Nance’s Creek Baptist Church parking lot at 9 a.m. and Weaver First Baptist Church parking lot at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Anyone needing directions to Janney Furnace Park is invited to join either group.
Everyone will gather at 6 p.m. Friday at the Anniston Meeting Center for a casual meal and to prepare for the Saturday morning gathering.
Dailey Street VBS
Dailey Street Baptist Church will kick-off Vacation Bible School at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 21. The theme is “Power Lab: Discovering Jesus‚ Miraculous Power.” It will continue from 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, June 23, through Friday, June 27. There will be classes for ages 4 to adult. Commencement will be at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 29.
Spring Garden barbecue
The Spring Garden Volunteer Fire Department will have its annual barbecue in the school lunchroom from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 21
Nances Creek events
Trade Day and a farmers market will be at Nances Creek Community Center beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 21. There will be arts, crafts, home grown vegetables and local honey. There is no set-up fee for vendors. Parking is plentiful. There will be a playground for children. Call 447-9612 or 447-7039 for more information.
Nances Creek bluegrass
The Choccolocco Valley Bluegrass Band will play at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at the Nances Creek Community Center, five miles south of Piedmont off Highway 9. Admission is free. There will be a concession stand and playground for children. Call 447-9612 or 447-7039 for more information.
Public health open house
The Calhoun County Health Department, 3400 McClellan Blvd., Anniston (next to the Top O’ the River) will have public health open house from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 25. Health programs will be on display and program experts will be on hand to answer questions. Those attending will learn about subjects including the AllKids Child Health insurance program, family planning/pregnancy prevention, and home health programs.
Seniors trip
The Piedmont Senior Citizen group will go to Charleston, S. C. Sept. 18-21. Packages can be picked up at the Civic Center or contact Ed Spoon at 447-6258 or Aggie Harbour at 447-9804. Seniors can eat at Poogans Porch, Charleston Crab House and Hymans Seafood Restaurant. Also featured are a tour of the city, a carriage ride, a visit to the Market Place, and a visit to the Magnolia Plantation.
FCE trips
The Calhoun County Homemakers and Community leaders will see the “I Love American Flag” concert and program in Huntsville on June 27 and go on an Alaskan cruise Aug. 9-16. To make reservations call Elizabeth Williams at 435-6692 or Virginia Norton at 435-9535 or 831-1378.
New Orleans trip
A senior citizen trip to New Orleans on Aug. 30 and 31 and Sept. 1 has been arranged by the Oxford Civic Center. The cost is $325 per person (double occupancy) and includes motorcoach transportation, two nights and three days at Hilton Riverside Resort Hotel and two full breakfast buffets. The hotel is located next to the trolley station, which goes to Bourbon Street, the French Quarter and the market. Space is limited. Call Pam Harris at 831-2660 to sign up.
Storytime
Storytime at the Piedmont Public Library is from 9:30-10 a.m. on Thursdays and Fridays. There will be a special reptile program at 4 p.m. on Friday, June 27. Call the library at 447-3369 for more information.
Class reunion
A reunion for Piedmont High School classes of 1972, 1973 and 1974 is being scheduled for Nov. 28. Anyone interested is asked to contact Jim Bo Decker, Corey Mobley, Donna Pope, Wanda Simpson, George Fagan or Arlene Staehly at 237-2848 (day) or 447-7974 (night).
Upward Soccer
Upward Soccer registration at Mount Zion Baptist Church will continue until July 19. Registration cost per child is $65 for ages K-4 through eighth grade. Visit the church website, www.mountzionbaptistchurchnet or contact Mount Zion Baptist Church at 820-3931 for more information.
‘The Foreigner’ at JSU
“The Foreigner” by Larry Shue will performed at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 19-21, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at Stone Performing Center, Jacksonville State University.
In this inspired comic romp, “Froggy” LeSeuer brings a shy young friend named Charlie to a fishing lodge in rural Georgia. Charlie is terrified of making conversation with strangers, so, to save him some heartache, Froggy tells his other companions that Charlie doesn’t speak English. When Froggy leaves, the other fishers begin to openly discuss some damaging revelations, assuming Charlie doesn’t understand a word.
The New Yorker said, “I laughed start to finish at one comic surprise after another.”
Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for senior citizens and JSU personnel and $5 for students and military. MasterCard, Visa and Discover are accepted. The play is recommended for ages 12 and older. Call 782-5648 for reservations.
PFLAG meeting
PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Anniston-Gadsden, a support group for GLBT and their families and friends, meets 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month in Anniston. Meetings are confidential. The next meeting will be June 19. Call 393-9119 for more information.
Gardening programs
“Lunch and Learn,” a series of free gardening programs sponsored by Calhoun County Master Gardeners will be presented from noon-1 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday at Cane Creek Community Garden, McClellan. Everyone is asked to bring a lunch. Door prizes will be given each session. The meeting on June 25 will be “Roses, Roses Everywhere.” Call the County Extension office at 237-1621 for more information.
• June 25: Roses Roses Everywhere;
• July 23: Blueberry Ice Cream Social;
• Aug. 27: Recreational ponds and Water Quality;
• Sept. 24: Ohh Honey!!
• Oct. 22: Fall Harvest.
Oxford festival
Freedom Festival will begin at 8 a.m. Friday, July 4, at Oxford Lake Park. There will be activities throughout the day. Fireworks will be at 9 p.m.
Fresh produce
The Calhoun County Farmers Market, 1702 Noble St., Anniston, is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Locally grown produce, plants and crafts are available. Arrive by 8 a.m. for the best selection. The Buckner Market is from 8 a.m.-noon each Tuesday at Pickette’s Feed and Pet Supplies until the Fall Fest on Oct. 18. The market will be at Zinn Park on Saturdays beginning June 21. Information on the Market and FallFest is available at www.aces.edu/cahoun or by calling 237-1621.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at noon each Thursday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 400 Chinabee Ave., just off the Square. Call 847-0909 for more information.
Music Hall
The Friday Night Opry Show is presented Friday nights from 6:30-9:30 at the Golden Saw Music Hall in the Williams community. For more information call 435-4696.
Narcotics Anonymous
A Narcotics Anonymous group meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at First United Methodist Church behind McDonald’s. For more information call 435-4881.
