The Fayette County Board of Education plans to honor all retired education personnel on Tuesday, Dec. 2, with a luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Fayette Civic Center.
FAYETTE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO MEET. The Fayette Co. Democratic Executive Committee will meet Thursday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Civic Center. Everyone is asked to attend.
The Town of Glen Allen invites you, your family and friends to join the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge. The 100 Alabama Miles Challenge is a challenge to walk, run, hike, bike, swim, paddle, ride or roll 100 miles through the state. There will be a local kickoff event on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 8 a.m. at the Glen Allen Town Community Center. For more information on the challenge, visit: 100alabamamiles.org.
The Town of Glen Allen will have a Christmas tree lighting event on Monday, Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. Come out and enjoy the tree lighting, Christmas music and refreshments as they usher in the holiday season. Refreshments will be provided by community members.
SHADY GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, Fayette, would like to invite you to hear Deacon Bernard Wright delivery his initial sermon on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2:30 p.m. The pastor is Timothy Whitson.
Bethel Baptist Church, 2096 Co. Rd. 51, Fayette, will celebrate its 175th Anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. Special music will be provided by the Vaughn Family, along with guest speakers. All members, former members, friends and families of members are encouraged to attend. After the service, a meal will be served. Everyone is encouraged to attend the service and the lunch.
Fayette Church of Christ will have a food giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9 until 11 a.m.
As long as the SNAP benefits pause is in effect, Fayette First Methodist Church will provide free warm meals on Tuesday evenings beginning at 6 p.m. during the month of November (while supplies last). Meals may be picked up in the back of the church.
The Opening Reception for the Festival of Trees will Thursday, Dec. 4, from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Fayette Civic Center/Art Museum. You are invited to walk or catch the little train from downtown during Fayette Old Fashion Christmas and enjoy some warm cider and Christmas cookies and see all of the trees and Christmas décor.
The Loft is preparing for its annual Thanksgiving Day meal, and the community is invited to help make the special time of sharing and gratitude possible for neighbors. They are requesting financial donations, fresh sweet potatoes, bottled water and soft drinks, green beans, cranberry sauce and divide-to-go boxes. If anyone would like to help in any way, contact The Loft Outreach at (205) 303-5114. Donations can be dropped at The Loft Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Loft is a 501-C3 charitable organization, and donations are tax deductible.
The Fayette Art Museum/ Civic Center would like to invite everyone to the 19th Annual Festival of Trees, from Dec. 1 until Jan. 2. For group tour reservations or other times, contact Glenda at (205) 932-8727 or email the museum at fayetteartmuseum@ yahoo.com. They are open to the public Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission is free.
PEACEFUL REST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, will have a singing Sunday, Nov. 16 at 3:30 p.m. Milborn Savage and the Masterpieces will be the guest singers. Rev. Jerry L. Bridges is the pastor. Everyone is welcome.
The Fayette Co. Extension Office will host “Securing Legacy and Generating Income from Family Land” on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Fayette Civic Center, located at 534 Temple Ave. N., Fayette.
The Brother 2 Brother brotherhood will have an Iron Bowl BBQ fundraiser. Boston Butts are $50, and a slab of ribs is $35. The deadline to purchase tickets is Saturday, Nov. 15. Food will be cooked by Spark’s Smoked BBQ and pickup will be Friday, Nov. 28 from 4 until 6 p.m. at 220 2nd St. N.E. in Fayette at the Dare to Believe building. To purchase a ticket, contact any Brother 2 Brother member or call (205) 270-9894.
Fayette Co. Memorial Library will host a local author showcase on Saturday, November 15 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. If you are a published author in Fayette or surrounding areas and want to showcase your work, contact Jessie Crowe at jessie@fcml.org or call (205) 932-6625 by Friday, Nov. 7 to register.
On Saturday, Nov. 15, Union Chapel Free Will Baptist will host a free yard sale starting at 9 a.m. They will also have free hot dogs and chili as long as supplies last. Everyone is invited. They are located on Co. Hwy. 49 in the Crossville Community. For more information, email: info@house2hope.com.
JOHN AND DORIS BRASHER APPRECIATION MONUMENT DONATIONS NEEDED
The Fayette Beautification Committee, in collaboration with the City of Fayette, is seeking monetary donations in order to erect a monument dedicated to John and Doris Brasher. Donations can be made at West Alabama Bank and Trust.
Help the 24th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s office provide a board game for every first grade student in Fayette, Pickens and Lamar Counties. Games or monetary contributions can be dropped off at any District Attorney’s Office (Fayette, Carrollton or Vernon), any West Alabama Bank and Trust branch or the Fayette Police Dept. For more information, call (205) 367-9915.
2025 Operation Christmas Child shoebox drop-off dates and times
Southside Baptist Church, 133 10th Street SW Fayette, AL 35555
Monday, Nov. 17 9 - 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 18 9 - 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 19 5 – 7 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 20 9 - 11 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 21 9 - 11 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 22 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 23 2 - 4 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 24 9 - 11 a.m.
There will be a non-denominational crocheted shawl/baby blanket ministry at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 431 10th St, N.W., in Fayette, on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Finished items are yours to keep, donate or sell. If you already crochet or want to learn, or if you are willing to teach others, this is for you. Please call (205) 932-0264.
Church services are now being held every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Fayette Housing Authority community center on Sixth Street. Rev. Robert Freeman presiding.
Women’s AA will now meet on Thursdays at 9 a.m. at The Loft. Sometimes, women aren’t comfortable discussing all of their issues in the presence of men. Here is a safe place, the Pink Serenity Group of AA. Private entrance behind The Loft.
