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Countywide
RAPP (Realtives as Parents Program)
meeting to be held Tuesday, May 13, 2008,
10:00 a.m. at Albertville Community Learning
Center. Refreshemnts will be served. RAPP is
a support program for grandparents or other
relatives who have become the primary
caregiver for grandchildren or other young
relatives. For more information, contact
Melinda Hamilton, Arab City Schools
Community Education Coordinator, at 931-9218
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Union Grove BBQ Cook Off and Community
Luau - June 20, 6:00 p.m. at the First
Baptist Church Union Grove
Do you have the best 'cue in town? Prove it!
FBUG is proud to start a BBQ Tradition.
Individuals can compete for prizes and
bragging rights for the best BBQ in the
area. There will also be games for the kids
and the community can come taste the BBQ of
local cooks! You can also pre-register your
kids for Vacation Bible School for the
following week.
For additional information contact Jamie
Jones at jones2639@comcast.net or 753-2704
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Women's Luncheon (sponsored by FBC
Women's Ministry) - May 12, 2008 -
11:30-12:30, at Mink Creek Outfitters
(upstairs)
Guest Speaker Angie Burnett will be speaking
from the heart about God's Goodness. Cost is
$10.00 which includes your meal. Tickets
available at Arab First Baptist Church
office.
For additional
information contact Donna Hamilton at
256-586-3153 or
donna.hamilton@arabfbc.org
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Arab Primary
School will present its "Bugz" program
on Tuesday, May 13, 2007 at 6 P.M. at Arab
High School auditorium. Everyone is invited
to attend.
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The 2008 Miss
Alabama National Teenager Pageant will
take place May 9-11,2008 at Hoover High
School, in Hoover, AL. We are searching for
representatives in the following divisions:
Preteen(9-12)Junior(13-15)Senior(16-18)Miss(19-25).
Winners in each division will represent
Alabama in the national America's National
Teenager Pageant in Nashville, TN at the end
of July 2008. America's National Teenager
awards over $5 million in college
scholarships annually. For more information
go to
www.alnationalteenager.com.
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Alzheimer's Caregiver's Support Group -
Gilliam Springs Baptist Church, 1351 N.
Brindlee Mountain Parkway. Third Thursday of
each month from 6 - 7 p.m. This
is an on-going, open group which serves to
support and encourage caregivers of loved
ones with Alzheimer's or related diseases,
while providing information on available
resources. For additional information
call 586-3147.
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The Top of Alabama Regional Council is
seeking seniors ages 55 and up to
participate in the "Senior Employment
Program". Eligible seniors receive on-job
training and gain job skills. 256-564-9106.
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Snead State Community College - courses
are held at the Arab Instructional Site each
semester. Information call: 931-3790.
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LifeSouth Donor Center, Highway 431,
Albertville is now open 6 days a week in an
effort to keep pace with the local need for
blood. Hours are Mon-Wed-Fri, 9:00 a.m. -
5:00 p.m.; Tues & Thurs, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00
p.m.; and Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Click here for weekly schedule of special
blood drives.
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Duplicate Bridge Club - 12:30 - 3:30
p.m. Thursdays at the RSVP office.
Free lessons to teach duplicate bridge are
given each Thursday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. There is no cost to play.
For information call: Judith Gillespie at
571-0387.
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Senior Center - 7:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, lunch catered by
Morrison's served at 11:00 a.m. Line Dancing
is held 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Mondays and Fridays and
gospel singings are 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays and
Thursdays. An exercise to music video has also
been added. All senior citizens are welcome to
attend. Information: 586-6960
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Post 6226 in Arab invites all eligible
veterans that would like to join and be an
active part of this post to call: Max Hyatt
at 586-4272 , Walt Dempster
at 586-4882, John Walker at 586-5248, or
E-mail us at
vfw6226arab@gmail.com
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Basic Computer
Training - Arab Public Library. For
information: 586-1938
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Square Dancing -
7:00 p.m. Fridays, Midway Community Center.
Classes are available. For Information:
586-4702
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Church Events
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Bible Study - 6-7 p.m.
Tuesdays, led by Arthur Hudson and Dennis
Stillwell at Amberwood Apartments office.
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Singing - 2:00 p.m.
third Sundays, Westside Baptist Church.
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Youth Services -
First Fridays, New Life Tabernacle.
Information: 586-7652
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Special Education -
Families with special needs are invited to Faith
Rock Baptist Church Sunday School and worship
services. For Information call: 931-7043.
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Sunday Breakfast -
10:00 a.m. at the New Life Assembly of God,
prior to the 10:30 a.m. celebration.
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Free Bible Lessons -
for all ages, preschool through adults.
Call 586-8637 anytime or visit us on the web
at
www.lifegatebaptistchurch.net or send
name, age and complete mailing address to
the Mailbox Club, 9253 U.S. Hwy 231, Arab,
AL 35016.
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Recurring Weekly/Bi-Weekly Events
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Computer Club
- Meets at 6:30 p.m. on second and fourth Mondays at Gilliam Springs Baptist Church. For more information contact Calvin Holmes - 586-1885 or Bill Newland -586-4368
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"Note New Location"
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Lakeside Quilters -
Meets at 9:00 a.m. on second and fourth Mondays
in the Gunter's Landing recreation Room. For information call
586-4091.
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RSVP Service Group
- Meets at 8:00 a.m. each first and third
Mondays at the Arab Community Center.
Transportation is available. For
information call 586-4722 or 571-7734.
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Order of the Eastern
Star - Amanda King Chapter 472 meets 7:00
p.m. each second and fourth Mondays at the
Masonic Lodge, South Main St. For
information call 586-5972.
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Arab Masonic Lodge
- Chapter #
663 -
meets 7:00 p.m. each Thursday at 115 South
Main Street, located above the DeltaCom building. For information call
586-3548.
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Line Dancing - 8
to 9 a.m. Mondays & Fridays, Arab Senior Citizen
Center. No charge. For information:
586-6960 or 586-0428.
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Pre-school Story
Time - 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Arab Public
Library. Information: 586-1938.
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Arab Optimist Club - 6:30 p.m. each
second and fourth Thursdays Grumpy's
Restaurant Basement Dining Room, North Brindlee Mtn. Parkway.
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"Note New Location" -
Arab Civitan Club -
6:30 p.m. each first and third Mondays at Mink
Creek. For information:
586-3021 or 586-4740.
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RSVP JAMMERS - Do
you play an instrument and enjoy "jamming" with
other blue grass players? Then
come and join the RSVP Jammers who are re-organizing
after a long summer break. Bring your
instrument or instruments on November 1st
at
1:30 p.m.
to RSVP behind Mike’s Merchandise in Guntersville
for the re-organizational meeting and jam. The group plans to jam on the 1st
and 3rd Monday afternoon of each month.
For more information call Ray Howton, 593-5067 or
RSVP at 571-7734.
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"Note New Location"
Arab Lions Club -
6:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Grumpy's
Restaurant Basement Dining Room,
North Brindlee Mtn. Parkway.
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Recurring Monthly Events
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Veterans of Foreign Wars - Post 6226
Meets at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Monday of the
month at the Arab Rescue Squad Building on
3rd Avenue NW.
We invite and encourage all eligible
veterans that would like to join and be an
active part of this post to call: Max Hyatt
at 586-4272, Walt Dempster at 586-4882, John
Walker at 586-5248, or E-mail us at
vfw6226arab@gmail.comVisit us on the web at
www.geocities.com/vfw6226arab/Post6226.html
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Ruth Community Watch - 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at the Ruth
Volunteer Fire Department, For more information contact Barbara Rowland at
586-8902 or John Peak at 586-3003. Community Service, Neighbor helping
Neighbor. Keeping our neighborhood safe.
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Alzheimer's Caregiver's Support Group -
Gilliam Springs Baptist Church, 1351 N.
Brindlee Mountain Parkway. Third Thursday of
each month from 6 - 7 p.m. This
is an on-going, open group which serves to
support and encourage caregivers of loved
ones with Alzheimer's or related diseases,
while providing information on available
resources. For additional information
call 586-3147.
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Boy Scouts of America Cub Scout Pack 60
- Pack Meeting, 3rd Monday each Month from
7-8 pm (except June) at the Arab Recreation
Center (old Senior Center) in City Park.
Den Meetings are held
Sundays 2-3 and 3-4pm, Monday 6-7pm, Tuesday
6-7pm (1st Grade-Tiger, 2nd Grade-Wolf, 3rd
Grade-Bear, 4th-5th Grade WEBELOS) Arab 1st
United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall,
Main and Minosa Streets. Contact Randy
Heidt - Cubmaster at bsa_pack60@charter.net
or 256-586-0309.
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Boy Scouts of America Troop 60 -
Troop Meeting, each Tuesday from 6:30 - 8 pm
at the Arab 12th Ave Church of God,
Fellowship Hall. Contact Ken Rees-
Scoutmaster at www.troop60arab.com or
256-586-6590.
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New Friendship Homemakers - Meets at
1:00 p.m. first Tuesdays at New Friendship
Baptist Church.
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Friends of the
Library -
Meets at 10:00 a.m. on third
Wednesdays at the Arab Public Library.
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Stonecreek Neighborhood
Watch - Meets 6-7pm each first Monday in the
Stonecreek Apartments conference room.
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NARFE - National
Association of Federal Retired Employees,
Chapter 942 meets 10:00 a.m. Each Third Thursday
at Catfish Cabin, Albertville.
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Ruth Volunteer Fire
Department - Meeting each third Thursdays at
7:00 p.m. at Ruth Volunteer Fire Department on
Mat Morrow Road. Meeting is open to the
community. Drills held at 7:00 p.m. each
second and fourth Thursdays.
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Brindlee Mountain
Saddle Club - meets 7:00 p.m. on first
Tuesdays at the clubhouse on Rescue Road.
Information: Terry Ramsey, 931-6106.
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Arab
Historical Society
- Meets 6:30 p.m. each third Monday at the
Elvin Light Museum, Arab Historical Complex,
Arab City Park. For
more information contact: Ila Ruth Cooley,
586-4225.
Please Note:
The Elvin Light
Museum will be closed during the months of
January and February. People may request
tours for groups during those months by
contacting Mrs. Cooley
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Disabled
American Veterans - Meets 6:00 p.m. on
the 1st Monday of the month at Arab
Community Center, Arab City Park. We would
like to invite and encourage all eligible
disabled veterans that would like to join
and be an active part of this Chapter to
e-mail us at
davch18arab@gmail.com You can also
visit us on the web at
http://www.davmembersportal.org/chapters/al/18/or
http://www.geocities.com/dav_ch18_arab/home.html
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Customs & Classics Car Club - 6:00 -
9:00 p.m. second Tuesdays
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Society of Alabama Retirees - 10:30 a.m.
the second Friday of the month at Catfish Cabin,
Albertville. Join others and share your
experiences, information about family military
service and concerns. Information:
Jimmy Howard: 586-8817.
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Master
Gardeners of Marshall County - third
Tuesday of each month. 10:00 a.m.
extension office in the Marshall County
Courthouse.
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