Events

The Arley Day Parade will start at 8 a.m. on May 21. Those who wish to be in the parade should line up in the Arley Dollar General parking lot at 7:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to take part in the parade; there is no fee to participate. Participants may want to ride bicycles, which some are planning to decorate, walk with their dogs, ride horses or drive ATVs. ATV riders must wear helmets, and anyone driving an ATV or any vehicle in the parade must have a driver’s license.

HALEYVILLE - Littleville United Methodist Church, located on County Road 11 in Haleyville, will welcome Southern Image in concert Sunday, May 29, at 5 p.m.

Everyone is cordially invited to come out and enjoy this heart-filled and inspirational service.

DELMAR - Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church, located on County Road 20 near Haleyville, will be holding a one-day Vacation Bible School Saturday, June 4, from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

The theme is "The Mighty God", and there will be classes for all ages, including adults.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

Free Fishing Day, when residents and out-of-state visitors can fish for free in most public waters, whether fresh or saltwater, will be Saturday, June 11. On this day, no fishing license will be required to fish in most public waters in Alabama. However, some piers and state public fishing lakes will still require a permit, and fishing for red snapper will still require a $10 Gulf Reef Fish Endorsement and saltwater angler registration, which is free.

ASHRIDGE - Pleasant Hill No. 2 Baptist Church, located on Highway 195 near Ashridge, will welcome The Pylant Family in concert Sunday, June 12, at 5 p.m.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

ASHRIDGE - There will be a benefit yard sale Friday, June 17, and Saturday, June 18, beginning at 9 a.m. each day at the home of JoAnn Durham, 31615 Highway 195 between Ashridge and the Pleasant Hill community.  
There will be lots of merchandise available for purchase, and all proceeds will go toward the construction of the proposed Ashridge Community Center.

ASHRIDGE - There will be a benefit yard sale Friday, June 17, and Saturday, June 18, beginning at 9 a.m. each day at the home of JoAnn Durham, 31615 Highway 195 between Ashridge and the Pleasant Hill community.  
There will be lots of merchandise available for purchase, and all proceeds will go toward the construction of the proposed Ashridge Community Center.

The 4-H county PoultryQue, a chicken grilling competition, will be June 24. Times TBA. Registration ends May 11. There is a $10 program fee. Those aged 14-18 can compete at county and state, which will be June 29. Those aged 9-13 can compete only at the county level. Participants will enhance their ability to express ideas through participation in projects, talks, discussions, demonstrations and exhibits; develop skills in the safe preparation and use of poultry as part of a healthy diet; and learn about the poultry industry.