Now until December 7: The Holly Jolly Pickleball Bash, a mixed doubles tournament, is December 7, 2024 at the Robert S. Limbaugh Community Center in Childersburg starting at 9:00 a.m. Cost is $20 per person. Register at Childersburg.recdesk.com. They are limiting this to 16 teams so register today!
Now until December 9: Holiday season shoppers are reminded to turn in sales receipts from businesses in the Greater Coosa Valley region at the Chamber Office at 805 3rd St SW in Childersburg. A drawing for ten $100 gift cards will be held and winners announced on Tuesday, December 10th
Now until December 12: The 9th Annual Stuff the Studio Food and Toy Drive benefiting: Alabama Childhood Food Solutions (ACFS) and Sylacauga Alliance for Family Enhancement (SAFE).
What: We’re collecting:
– Non-perishable food items
– Toys for local families in need
– Cash donations (accepted only at the RadioAlabama Studios, to be distributed to ACFS and SAFE)
Sponsors:
– Southern Smiles of Sylacauga
– Heritage South Credit Union (HWY 280 and HWY 21 locations)
– Chick-fil-A Sylacauga
– Rausch Coleman Homes
– Tempforce
– Serra Honda of Sylacauga
– Tony Serra Ford
– Serra Nissan of Sylacauga
Drop-Off Locations:
– Heritage South Credit Union (HWY 280 and HWY 21 locations)
– Chick-fil-A Sylacauga
– Rausch Coleman Homes
– Tempforce
– Serra Honda of Sylacauga
– Tony Serra Ford
– Serra Nissan of Sylacauga
Let’s work together to spread joy and support our community this holiday season!
Now until December 14: Registration is now open for the Miss Blue Christmas Pageant, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14 at 11:00 a.m. at Childersburg High School. Register at www.southernreignpageants.com.\
Plans are also being developed for this year’s annual musical Christmas event in Childersburg, the “Reason For The Season” performance. Organizers from the Childersburg Parks & Recreation Department are looking for choirs, individuals, bands, and other musical artists to perform at the annual holiday season event. It is scheduled for Saturday, December 14 at 6:00 p.m. at Childersburg’s First Methodist Church.
Now until December 24: There’s a new CD out just in time for Christmas, that is sung by none other than your friends and neighbors! It’s called Sylacauga Sings Christmas, and you’ll be hearing some of these songs on our radio stations and at events in and around Sylacauga. If you like what you hear, the CD is $20 and all proceeds go to the Sylacauga Animal Shelter. You can go to musicworksav.com or to the Music Works AV Productions Facebook page to purchase it.
December 7: PJs & Pancakes with Santa – Odena Baptist Church presents Breakfast with Santa at 115 Odena Road North, starting at 9:30 a.m.
All Aboard for Holiday Magic with Santa – Look for the Big Red Caboose in the Chamber Parking lot in Talladega for all sorts of family fun, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
December 9: Talladega Christmas Parade – Christmas Carol is the theme for the Talladega Christmas Parade, starting at 6:00 p.m.
December 10: The Town of Oak Grove Town Council will meet on Tuesday, December 10 at 6:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Town Hall located at 1042 Forest Glen Road.
December 12: The Childersburg Christmas parade starts at 6:00 pm. through downtown Childersburg
December 13: The Sylacauga Parks & Recreation’s Maxye Veazey Senior Center is proud to announce the hosting of its Senior Resource Expo, taking place on Friday, December 13, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the J. Craig Smith Community Center (Gym). This free event is designed to provide seniors and their caregivers with essential information about various services, programs, and resources available to them.
Whether you’re looking for support now or planning for future needs, the Senior Resource Expo offers an excellent opportunity to connect with representatives from local and regional organizations that can assist with a wide range of services.
Featured Services at the Expo Include:
● Medicare/Medicaid Services
● Humana & United Way Resources
● Long-Term Care & Respite Care
● Home Health Services (light housekeeping, meal prep, errands)
● Transportation Assistance
● Medication Expense Assistance
● Mental Health Support
● Physical Therapy
● Food Assistance Programs
● Memory Care Services & Support Groups
● Hospice Services
● Senior Jobs
● Nutrition Programs (Meals on Wheels)
● Senior Fitness & Activities
● Financial & Banking Services
● And much more…
December 14: This year’s annual musical Christmas event in Childersburg, the “Reason For The Season” is Saturday, December 14 at 6:00 p.m. at Childersburg’s First Methodist Church.
December 16: Christmas with Friends, a benefit concert, will be December 16, 2024 at Sylacauga High School at 6:30 p.m.. There is no admission per say, but donations will be taken up for The Care House.
December 21: Third Saturday Trade Day in Millerville at the Bibb Graves Community Center-Saturday December 21, 2024, 7:00 a.m -2:00 p.m. Shops open inside-furniture, glassware, jewelry, baby clothes and items, linens, fabric, florals, Pyrex, Fireking, vintage handbags, lamps, all kinds of home décor, old signs, collectibles and much more. Free outdoor vendor setup-No charge for outside setup for vendors, yard-sale items, arts and crafts, swap meet items. Food items and soft drinks available
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