\Looking for 1985 class members
The Fayette County High School Class of 1985 is currently planning their 25-year
class reunion for Aug. 14. Organizers are looking for former classmates who
were at any point part of the class. For more information regarding the
reunion, please contact Melisa White Frazier at 270-1003 or Dana Dailey at
932-2333.
Glen Allen plans festival
There will be a meeting to plan the “Beyond the Tracks” festival scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 2, in Glen Allen. Volunteers are needed
to help plan the festival and are encouraged to attend a meeting set for 7 p.m.
on Aug. 5 at the Glen Allen Community Center. So far, there are tentative plans
to have a Tractor/Farm Expo, a Cruise-In featuring antique vehicles, arts and
crafts and food vendors at the festival. Anyone who would like more information
may call Glen Allen Town Hall at 205-487-2014.
FAYETTE FARMERS’ MARKET OPEN
The Fayette County Farmers’ market, located at the Fayette Multipurpose Complex behind Wal-mart, is now
open on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 6 a.m. until sold out of produce.
Fresh, locally grown produce is available at the Farmers’ Market. The produce available at the market is harvested fresh locally and is
not purchased from other locations for resale. Buyers should shop early for the
best selection.
JULY 30
ARTS FESTIVAL DEADLINE EXTENDED
Fayette Arts Festival 1st Annual Young Artist's Division Contest deadline has
been extended to July 30. The contest is for young upcoming artists grades 7th through college age. For
more information email fam@watvc.com or call 205-932-8727.
July 31
Newtonville Center to sell plates
The Newtonville Community Center will sell plates on Saturday, July 31 from 4-6
p.m. at the center. The menu includes one meat (catfish or smoked chicken) and
two side items (coleslaw, baked beans, potato salad or green beans), homemade
dessert, bread and a drink for $8. For more information call 932-4331.
Tractor Show/Heritage Day at park
The West Alabama Antique Power Club will sponsor a Tractor Show and Fayette
Heritage Day on Saturday, July 31 beginning at 8 a.m. at Guthrie Smith Park in
Fayette. Admission is free. There will be a slow race, barrel race, blindfold
race, wagon backing and quilting demonstration. There will be plenty of food,
games and fun for the entire family.
AUGUST 1
BHS ORIENTATION
Berry High School senior orientation will be held Sunday, Aug. 1 at 1:30 p.m. in
the Media Center. Seventh grade orientation will be held Aug. 1 at 3 p.m. in
the gym.
August 2
American Legion Post to meet
Berry American Legion Post #136 will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Aug. 2,
at 7 p.m. This meeting will be held in the Berry Community Center at the corner
of Barnes St. and Armory Ave. Most veterans and all active members of the armed
services, national guard or reserves are eligible for membership in the
American Legion. Prospective members are invited to attend any scheduled
meeting for additional details.
Genealogical Society to meet
The Marion County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 2 at
Winfield Public Library. All interested persons are invited to attend.
AUGUST 4 - 5
FCHS SCHEDULE PICK UP / ORIENTATION
Fayette County High School juniors and seniors will pick up their 2010-2011
school schedules on Wednesday, Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sophomores and
freshmen will pick up their schedules on Thursday, Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. until 2
p.m. Orientation for all new ninth graders and their parents will be held at 2
p.m. on Thursday followed by a tour of the school. Students must have an
up-to-date immunization record on file before they can pick up their schedules.
Students who drive to school will need to purchase a parking decal for $10.
Seniors may purchase a parking decal for the lot behind the band room for $25.
Parking spaces are distributed on a “first come, first served” basis. Proof of insurance and a driver’s license are required. If you are unable to pick up your schedule on the
designated date, you may come by the school any time after that date to pick up
the schedule.
August 5
BHS schedule pickup
Berry High School schedule pickup is set for Thursday, Aug. 5 from 8-11 a.m.
Support Group to meet
Survivors of Suicide Support Group is hosted by local survivors at the Winfield
Community Center on the first and third Thursday of each month. The first meeting will be on Aug. 5 from 6-8 p.m. in Room B. This is a support
group only. This in not a mental health or counseling service. It is for those
who have been affected by the loss or near loss of a friend, family member, or
loved one. You never have to suffer your loss alone. There are many of us that share your grief. For more information please call
205-495-1864 or email supportsurvivor@aol.com
August 7
Sandlin Reunion
The 76th annual Sandlin family reunion will b held on Saturday, Aug. 7, at the
Fort Decatur Recreation Center Gymnasium located 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) from about 10 a.m. until the last cousin leaves. Bring cameras and scrapbooks
and visit with those you haven’t seen in ages. There will be a covered dish dinner at noon. For more
information contact Patsy Sandlin Medlock at 205-995-7988 or Patsy
medlock@bellsouth.net
VICK FAMILY REUNION
The descendants of Adam Vick will meet at the Fayette Civic Center on Saturday,
Aug. 7 for their annual reunion. Activities begin at 10 a.m. Lunch will be
served at noon. A business meeting and a memorial service will be held after
lunch. All family members are asked to bring a dish and join the fellowship.
For more information call 932-4682.
Smith-Little reunion set
There will be a reunion of descendants, relatives and other friends of William “Bill” Smith and Rebecca Little Smith on Saturday, Aug. 7. It will be held this year
at the Hubbertville Community Center which is located behind Hubbertville
School from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.Please bring old pictures to share as well as
information on your family to be passed out to anyone interested in keeping
records of the family tree.There will be a covered dish lunch at noon. Please
bring a dish and join the fun and fellowship.For more information call Frances Butler at
205-932-8496.
August 8
Stovall Family Reunion
The Stovall Family will have its annual get together Aug. 8 at the Pleasant
Grove Baptist Church, Fayette County, beginning at noon. Bring your memories and a covered dish and be prepared to enjoy catching up with
family and friends.
August 10
FES open house
Fayette Elementary School will host an open house on Tuesday, Aug. 10 from 6-7
p.m. This gives parents and students an opportunity to meet their teachers and to
bring supplies.
FMS Fifth Grade Orientation
Fayette Middle School will have orientation for fifth graders Tuesday, Aug. 10
from 7-8 p.m. The meeting will begin in the gym and dismiss to the fifth grade building so
students and parents can meet teachers and tour the building.
FMS Parent Involvement Meeting
Fayette Middle School will have a Parent Involvement Meeting Aug.10 at 7 p.m. in
the gym. All FMS parents are invited.
August 23
Foster Parent classes set
Fayette County DHR is recruiting foster homes and will be providing foster
parent training, Group Preparation Selection (GPS), in the fall. GPS or is one of the requirements in becoming a
foster/adoptive parent. GPS is a 10-week course and if you are a married couple
it is required that both you and your spouse attend each meeting. An
orientation is scheduled for Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. at Fayette DHR. GPS classes will
then begin Sept. 2 and will continue every Thursday for 10 weeks from 6 -9 p.m.
If you are interested in becoming a foster or adoptive parent, please contact
Myra Vandiver with the Fayette County Department of Human Resources at
932-1685.
Oct. 2
Cruise-In set at Civic Center
The eighth annual Times of the Past Car Show/ Cruise-In will be held at the
Fayette Civic Center on Saturday, Oct. 2. Registration is free. There will be
live music, concessions and cash drawings. For more information, contact Eddy
Campbell at 205-270-0035 or e-mail at ecampbell@watvc.com
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