Farmers Market Open
The Farmer’s Market, located at the Extension Office behind Wal-Mart, has a great variety
of produce available now. Because of dry weather, supplies may not continue to
be available. FMNP customers are encouraged to use vouchers early because the
produce may run out. Presently, there are corn, potatoes, peas, peaches,green
beans, tomatoes, peppers and melons available. Market days are Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays.The market opens at 6 a.m. and stays open until the
farmers run out of produce. Best selections are available early. The farmers
are usually sold out and gone before 11 a.m.
July 10-24
BOE seeks disabled individuals
The Fayette County Board of Education is seeking to identify all individuals
ages 0-21 who are suspected of having a disabling condition or who may be
developmentally delayed, living in the Fayette County School District. If you
have a child or know of any individual who needs special education services
between the ages of 0-21 please contact Mary Gravlee, Fayette County Board of
Education, 932-4611, Ext. 228.
July 25
Preregister for Fishing Rodeo
The Fayette Kiwanis Club will host a free Fishing Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 8 a.m until noon, at the pond in front of the Fayette airport. The
fishing day is for kids up
to 12 years of age. Hot dogs and Cokes will be provided for lunch. In order to participate, everyone must
register at Fayette City Hall no later than July 25.The Fishing Rodeo and the
lunch are all provided free of charge. Come out and enjoy a day of fishing,
food and fun.
4-H Workshops at berry and Fayette
The 4-H Club will be having summer workshops at the Berry Community Center for
boys and girls between the ages of nine and 14 years old. The same workshops
will be held at the Fayette Extension auditorium on the same day and times.
There will be two workshops, one in the morning from 10 a.m. until noon and one
in the afternoon from noon until 2 p.m. The morning workshop will be
“Summer Snax, Healthy, Fun & Easy.” Kids will learn to make easy, healthy snacks. The afternoon workshop will be “Scrapbooking.” Boys and girls will learn to preserve their vacation, athletic and 4-H
memories. Any youth interested in attending must pre-register by Friday, July
18. There will be a fee of $5 per workshop to cover materials used. Call
Fayette Extension System, 932-8941 for more information.
JULY 26
ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW
The Fayette Antique Tractor Show will be held on Saturday, July 26, beginning at
8 a.m. at Guthrie Smith Park. Admission is free. There will be food, games and
lots of fun for everyone.
Dollar Reunion
The descendants of Elijah Burton Dollar and Iola Dodson Dollar will gather on
Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Kiwanis Club building
across the street from the post office in downtown Fayette. Everyone is asked
to bring a covered dish and come join the fellowship.
July 28
Hub Boosters sell program ads
The Hubbertville Boosters Club will be selling ads from the 2008 football
program through July 28. If anyone is interested, please contact Ted Norris at
487-6085, Ginger Turner at 487-0616 or Wendy Benton at 689-4399. Your support
is greatly appreciated.
Hubbertville band camp set
Hubbertville band camp will be held July 28-Aug.1. All band members and
prospective band members should attend. Camp starts at 8 a.m. each day.
August 2
Sandlin reunion
The 74th consecutive Sandlin family reunion will be held on Saturday, Aug. 2, at
the Fort Decatur Recreation Center, at 610 Fourth Street in Decatur. Anyone
with the last name of Sandlin, or related to the Sandlin family, will be most
welcome. Fun and fellowship in air-conditioned comfort begins at 10 a.m. and
continues until the last cousin leaves. Covered dish dinner is at noon. Bring
your scrapbook, camera and have a great meal. Visit with cousins you haven
’t seen in ages. For more information contact Yvonne Sandlin Braly at
256-353-8624 or at vonbraly@hiwaay.net.
August 4
Berry American Legion to meet
The Berry American Legion’s June monthly meeting is scheduled for Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. This meeting will be
held in the Berry Community Center at the corner of Barnes St. and Armory Ave.
All members and potential members are encouraged to attend. Most veterans and
all active National Guard and Reserve personnel are eligible for membership.The
American Legion is a strong independent advocate for veterans
’ rights and military preparedness in the United States.
Genealogical Society to meet
The Marion County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4, at
the Winfield Public Library. Janice McDaniel will present a program entitled,
“Folk Legends of Northwest Alabama.” This program was a 2006 Community Scholar’s Project with the Alabama Folklife Association. All interested persons are
invited to attend.
August 4-5
FCHS students to pick up schedules
Fayette County High School students will pick up 2008-09 school schedules on the
following dates: Monday, Aug. 4, 12 graders, 6 p.m.; Monday, Aug. 4, 11th
graders, 7 p.m.; Tuesday, Aug. 5, 10th graders, 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Aug. 5, ninth
graders,7 p.m. Orientation for all new ninth graders and their parents will be
held at 7 p.m. followed by a tour of the school campus. In addition to picking
up the schedules on the specified date and time, students who drive to school
and park in the student parking lot will need to purchase a parking decal. Cost
is $10 for the main parking lot; $25 for the parking lot behind the band
building (seniors only). Parking spaces are distributed on a
“first come, first-served” basis. Proof of insurance and a driver’s license are required. Students must have an up-to-date immunization record
(blue slip) on file before they will be allowed to get their schedules.
Students who have expired immunization records received a letter in the spring.
If you are unable to pick up your schedule on the date and time designated, you
may come by the school any time after that date and pick it up.
August 7
Hubbertville open house
Hubbertville School Open House will be held on Thursday, Aug. 7 from 5-7 p.m.
All students and parents are encouraged to attend.
FMS Orientation
Fayette Middle School will be having fifth grade orientation on Aug. 7 at 5:30
p.m. in the school gym. This will give parents, grandparents and legal
guardians an opportunity to visit Fayette Middle School
’s campus and to gather information about the upcoming school year.
SEPT. 13
Festival Early registration discount
The 39th Annual Fayette Arts Festival will be Saturday, Sept.13, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
at Guthrie Smith Park. It is the longest-running arts festival in the state of
Alabama. It is a juried arts and crafts festival with cash awards. All
interested artists, food vendors and entertainment need to contact Anne Perry
Uhlman at 205-932-8727 or fam@watvc.com for a brochure and more information.
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