PAGE 3 October 2022 NACC Theatre Presents The Lightning Thief
The Northeast Alabama College Theatre is starting its new season by producing the popular play The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. The play features flying effects, a live band, nineteen musical numbers from pounding pop rock to ballads, a cast of thirty, and the theater’s state-of-the-art lighting effects. The Theatre will perform The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical on November 11-13 and 18-20, 2022. Performances Friday Community through Saturday nights will be held at 7:00 p.m., Sunday’s performance will be a matinée at 2:00 p.m. The performances will be at the Tom Bevill Lyceum on the Rainsville campus. “We have had an amazing time putting The
“We are so excited about this play,” stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. “Don’t miss it! Come out and enjoy an evening or afternoon of top- notch entertainment. Our actors and production staff will make this a special occasion for you.” For more information about Northeast Alabama Community College, visit nacc.edu
Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical together for our community,” said Smith. “We chose to have a slightly smaller season last year so we could rebuild our program and our audiences post-Covid. This season will be huge! We are coming back with a bang. The Lightning Thief will feature a live band, a large cast full of talent, and
incredible flying effects.” Tickets for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical will be available to purchase by phone, in person, or online. The Theatre Box Office is located on the 2nd Floor of the Tom Bevill Lyceum. To order tickets by phone at (256) 638-4418 ext. 2218. To order tickets online visit www.nacc.edu/theatre. Tickets are $8 each.
The City of Arab and Arab Parks and Recreation will kick off the holiday season the day after Thanksgiving when Arab City Park is transformed into Christmas in the Park, a festive and over-the-top display of merriment and holiday splendor where more than two million lights will illuminate the night sky and decorations galore will line the sidewalks. Now in its 28th year, Christmas in the Park begins November 25 and ends December 31. In celebration of the holiday season, Arab welcomes visitors to Christmas in the Park who come to stroll through the magical wonderland filled with family photo opportunities at every turn. The event kicks off on November 25 at 6:00 p.m. with a lighting ceremony. Musical entertainment will be provided by Arab High School Jazz Band who will be playing everyone’s favorite Christmas carols and medleys. During Christmas in the Park, the holiday lights are on from dusk until 9:30 p.m., weather-permitting, November 25 through December 31. Admission is free. Santa in the Park adds to the holiday excitement when the Arab Historic Village, adjacent to the Arab City Park, is transformed into Santa’s village. As festivalgoers make their way around, a variety of activities will keep everyone entertained. Stop by the gristmill and pick up food for the reindeer, watch as the blacksmith makes reindeer shoes at his shop, head over to the 1890’s Farmhouse for a peek in Santa’s bedroom and before leaving, be sure to visit with Santa Claus. All historic buildings will be open and adorned with festive Christmas decorations. Plenty of photo opportunities will be available to capture the holiday spirit. Hours for Santa in the Park are 6 to 9 p.m. (weather- permitting) beginning November 25-26, and continuing December 2-3, December 9-10 and December 16-17. Admission for Santa in the Park is $6 per person. Children under 2 are admitted free. Arab City Park is located at 844 Shoal Creek Trail. For more information call (256) 586-8128. Arab's Christmas in the Park Starts November 25 Riley Saylor was recently named the 2022 Homecoming Queen at Arab High School. Riley is the daughter of Jeff Saylor and Rhonda Saylor. Joining her on the 2022 Arab Homecoming Court were: Dana Fannell (daughter of Ryan and Alicia Fannell), Anna McFerrin (daughter of Matt McFerrin and Lenley McFerrin), Camilla Jane Burke (daughter of Liles and Natalie Burke), Lexi Mann (daughter of Michael and Laura Mann), and Claire Cantrell (daughter of Brandi and Wesley Cantrell). Arab Homecoming Court Photo by Brandon K. Pierce, Alabama Ledger
Southern Flare Partners With Albertville's Sand Mountain Park
Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater in Albertville is partnering with Southern Fare to expand catering options, relaunch the Win the Day Café, and provide healthier grab- and-go meals at the Mercantile. According to a press release, this partnership will provide food and beverage/catering options that will help attract new guests and events. It will also help provide healthy and convenient options for the community, park members and guests. "When you cook with the right ingredients, the dish is destined for greatness! Southern Fare and Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater are those ingredients in that perfect dish that everyone loves and keeps coming back for more," said Chef Blake Yount, owner of Southern Fare. Yount's experience in the culinary world goes back more than 10 years under renowned chefs like Chef Jude Tauzin and as the corporate Sous-Chef for Tony Chachere. Southern Fare is an all-encompassing food company overseeing operations at 1893 Social, Pique Nique, and catering events. Southern Fare, which is based out of Guntersville will integrate their culinary expertise and variety into the
catering, Café, and Mercantile menus. These delicious catering options at various price points. The Win the Day Café is located inside the Fitness Center and their menu features a protein plus three sides, as well as soup and salad options. The menu will change seasonally. The location is open Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The operational hours and menu may expand as the partnership with Southern Fare grows. The Café is open to both members and non-members. The Mercantile is a store inside the Fitness Center that offers retail merchandise, park souvenirs, Black Rifle Coffee, and grab-and-go food & beverage options. Through partnership with Southern Fare, the store will offer protein bites, overnight oats, breakfast burritos, wraps, sandwiches, soups, and more pre/post workout nutrition-packed items. The Mercantile also offers Tea Bombs through another partnership with Thrive Nutrition. Like the Café, the menu at the Mercantile will continue to expand in the future. The Mercantile opens at 7:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and at 1:00 pm on Sundays. Anyone interested in hosting, or needing additional information can email info@sandmountainpark.com.
Governor Ivey Awards $1.64 Million To Improve Recreational Venues
Cleveland – $90,148 to construct a walking trail, new gate and benches at the Cleveland Family Recreation and Wildlife Habitat area. The project will include building a boardwalk across a pond. Colbert County Commission – $244,952 to expand the Alloys Park campground by adding 17 campsites with hookups, a parking area and sidewalks. The campground is located at the Wilson Lake compound of the Tennessee River. City of Cullman – $300,000 to construct a partially lighted motorized trail for golf carts at Palomino RV Resort at Burrow-Hamilton Farm. The 170-acre park is located off Cullman County Road 222 west of Interstate 65. It offers recreational vehicle and other campers opportunities to fish, paddle, swim, play basketball and more. City of Fayette – $210,000 to construct a ¼-mile- long, 10-foot-wide multi-use trail in downtown along an abandoned railroad bed as part of the first phase of the 2.2-mile-long project. The trail will extend from the Fayette Railroad Depot to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Opelika – $210,000 to construct a multi-use trail along the banks of Pepperell Branch off Waverly Parkway and U.S. Highway 280. Slocomb – $88,032 to construct a 1.75-mile walking and bicycling trail and a parking area south of McCullough Road. ADECA administers a wide range of programs that support law enforcement, victim assistance programs, economic development, water resource management, energy conservation and recreation.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $1.64 million to improve outdoor recreational venues in Alabama. Funds from the federal Recreational Trails Program will be used to build, restore and improve trails in eight communities across the state. “Alabama’s outdoor trails are an excellent invitation for individuals, groups and families to get outside and enjoy our state’s natural beauty,” said Governor Ivey. “I am proud to award these funds and create more opportunities for Alabamians and visitors to enjoy outdoor recreation in our beautiful state.” Governor Ivey awarded the grants from funds made available by the Federal Highway Administration’s Recreational Trails Program. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the awards. “Trails and recreational facilities add so much to the quality of life in Alabama communities,” said ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell. “Seeing a well-kept and well- used trail or other recreational facility relays to everyone that this is a community that takes pride in itself and its people. ADECA is pleased to join Governor Ivey in supporting these trail projects.” Below is a description of grants awarded by Governor Ivey. Brundidge – $200,000 to resurface with asphalt, extend the trail at Ramage Park and expand parking area. Calhoun County Commission – $300,000 to construct a trailhead campsite with water, sewer and electric hookups at the former Fort McClellan Army base in Anniston. The site offers trails for hiking and horseback riding.
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