Now until July 18: The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party is July 26 at the Rainwater House in Childersburg. Tickets go on sale March 14, 2025 at the Childersburg Recreation Department but they will only be on sale Fridays between the hours of Noon and 4pm. Deadline is July 18, 2025.
Now until July 28: Childersburg Schools presents Tiger Fest 2025 August 1, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at John Cox Stadium. Vendor applications can be picked up at the Childersburg Parks and Rec Center and must be turned in by July 28, 2025.
The Star Spangled Smash Pickleball Tournament is June 28, 2025 at the Limbaugh Pickleball Center starting at 9:00 a.m. This is a mixed doubles tournament. Cost is $20/person. Register at Childersburg.recdesk.com
The Childersburg Bases Loaded Golf Tournament will be July 28, 2025 at the Coosa Pines Golf Course. This is a 4-man scramble and the cost is $400/team. Mulligans and Powerdrives will also be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit Childersburg Baseball. To register call 256-510-6596.
Now until July 31: B.B. Comer Memorial Library presents the Book Scavenger Hunt, going on now through July for kids ages 3-18. Match the book number and name with the clue. Book posters are in business windows on Broadway Avenue between and including the library, Sylacauga Board of Education, and Sylacauga Municipal Complex. Scavenger Hunt forms are available at the library and participating businesses. Return form with the correct answers to the library by July 31 to receive a prize.
Now until August 1: The ARC of South Talladega County presents a new 2-part community fundraising event taking place on Friday, August 1, 2025 from 4_00 – 8:00 p.m. at The Corner Spot in Sylacauga. The event consists of BBQ plate sales and a “bailout” donation challenge featuring local political candidates as “jailbirds”. There Is even a fun twist where candidates can be put back in jail. Plates can be picked up at the event or you can preorder your plate for $12 from the ARC’s website now through July 25, 2025.
June 12: ENEOS, USA of Childersburg is hiring day shift for Shipping and Receiving Associates. Pay is $16.50/hour and includes benefits to include medical, dental, vision, 401K, PTO and more. Apply at the Talladega Career Center Thursday June12, 2025 between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Please bring your identification and your resume.
June 13: Food Truck Friday is June 13, 2025 at Central Park, across from Blue Bell Creameries, 5-8pm. There will be live music and tables/chairs will be available, although you are welcome to bring your own. Go to the Sylacauga Parks and Recreation Facebook page to see what trucks will be there.
June 14: American Legion Post 45 is celebrating Flag Day Saturday with their Flea Market from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and a Car Show 8:00 a.m. until with no entry fee. And, at 5:00 p.m., they will hold a touching flag retirement ceremony on the lodge grounds. You can drop off worn and damaged flags for retirement at the American Legion Building or Radney-Smith Funeral Home on Elm St.
June 15 – June 29: Sundays in June at 3:30 p.m. at The Gathering Space, there will be 1 hour services presenting Jesus’ life and teachings, including prayer, hymns, and scripture-based messages to encourage faith and hope in Jesus Christ. No collection is taken. Everyone is welcome.
June 18: Everyone is invited to a morning legislative roundup June 18, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. at the Childersburg Parks and Recreation Center. Hear from Representatives Ben Robbins, State Senator Keith Kelley, and State Senator Lance Bell as they inform the public on the state updates and answer questions from the 2025 sessions. This event is free and open to the public. In partnership with the Sylacauga Chamber, Greater Coosa Valley Chamber, and Greater Talladega Area Chamber of Commerce.
June 20 until July 19: SPARK! The traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian will be at the Comer Library and Art Center June 20, 2025 until July 19, 2025. The opening reception will be June 26, 2025, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
June 21: The 5k trail run was postponed to June 21, 2025 at Lake Howard’s Sylaward Trail, so runners and walkers now have additional time to get signed up and participate. Cost is $30. Lake Howard’s Sylaward Trail is such a gorgeous environment to walk/run AND you support our local civic organizations (Kiwanis, Civitan, Rotary, and Lions Clubs) by being a part of this event. Register now at Sylacauga.recdesk.com.
Third Saturday Trade Day this month is June 21, 2025, 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Bibb Graves Community Center. Lots of stuff for sale inside the old school. Free set up outside for items you want to sell. Call 205-317-7798 for more information.
June 27: Sylacauga’s 4th of July Celebration will be Friday, June 27, 2025 in Central Park, 5:00 -9:00 p.m., sponsored by Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union.
June 28: Aviation Day is a fun and exciting day for the whole family! There will be airplanes, gliders, helicopters, and RC planes to see, as well as many pilots who want to meet YOU! We invite you out to our local airport on Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. to experience the world of aviation firsthand! Admission is free and everyone is welcome! There will be food trucks on site and kids’ activities available!
Walco Community on Alabama Avenue is having a Clean-Up Day Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Containers will be located on the vacant lot east of Walco Handi Mart for your construction debris, brush yard waste, cabinetry, cardboard boxes, clothing, furniture, mattresses, old shingles, scrap building materials, sheet rock, toys and toilets. Please DO NOT bring air conditioners, antifreeze, batteries, chemicals, computer monitors, flammable free liquids, freezers, hazardous waste, household garbage, light bulbs, oil, paint, pesticides, petroleum based products, propane tanks, refrigerators, TVs, or tires. Sponsored by Talladega County Commissioner Philip Morris.
Family BINGO night is June 28, 2025, 5-8pm at the Bibb Graves Community Center. Cards 50 cents each. Door Prizes. Black-out BINGO and food available for purchase.
July 11: Food Truck Friday Is July 11, 2025, 5-8pm at Central Park, across from Bluebell Creameries. There will also be live music. Some tables and chairs are provided but you are welcome to bring your own. Follow Sylacauga Parks and Recreation’s Facebook page to see what trucks are coming.
August 1: Childersburg Schools presents Tiger Fest 2025 August 1, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at John Cox Stadium. Meet your teachers, get school information, join clubs, and meet CHS sports teams, You can also dunk the coach, and there will be a fireworks show and vendors.
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