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DOUGLAS AREA SENIORS - The Douglas Senior Center offers fellowship with area senior citizens, games and a nutritious meal each weekday. The Senior Center is located at 335 Stadium Circle in Douglas, which is across from the High School. The senior center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. for those age 60 and older. In addition to food and games, the facility has exercise equipment, quilting facilities, and a pool table. A computer and sewing machines are also available. VETERAN'S DAY CELEBRATION - There will be a Veteran's Day Celebration at the Cullman Regional Airport on Saturday, November 5, 2022 starting at 9 a.m. For more information visit www.cullmanveteransday.com ACT PREP COURSES - Gadsden State Community College’s Continuing Education Program is offering ACT preparation courses covering four core subjects – English, reading, math and science. Classes will meet at the Cardinal Tutoring Center located in Allen Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus. The session dates, times and course offerings are as follows: • November 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. – English and reading • December 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. – Math and science Students can register for the session(s) of their choice. Registration cost is $60 each for either Tuesday or Thursday session. Registration is $99 for both weekday sessions and for the Saturday session which includes four hours of instruction covering the four core subjects. Once a student registers, a confirmation email will be sent containing instructions and items needed for the class. To register for any of the Continuing Education classes, visit www. gadsdenstate.edu/continuinged. For more information, please call Pam Clough, director of Continuing Education, at 256-549-8462 or email pclough@gadsdenstate.edu MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE - Gadsden State’s Continuing Education Department and Division of Health Sciences is partnering with Gadsden Regional Medical Center and Alabama Area Health Education Centers to sponsor a Mental Health Conference from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Science Building Auditorium on the East Broad Campus. Seminar topics include social media and smartphone caution; disability etiquette; substance abuse and resources; stress and the workplace; the Psychology of Happiness; and assisted living and admissions criteria. The conference fee is $25 for pre-registration or $35 at the door. Lunch is provided. Nursing attendees will earn 7.2 continuing education units. Social workers and nursing home administrators will earn 6.2 CEUs. For more infor or to register for the conference or as a vendor email Pam Clough at pclough@gadsdenstate.edu, call 256-549-8462 or visit www.GadsdenState.edu/ContinuingEd. PARADE - The Albertville Thanksgiving/Christmas Parade will be held on November 17, 2022 at 5:30 in downtown Albertville. The City Christmas Tree Lighting will be at 5 p.m. at Rotary Park. NOW BOOKING - The Gadsden State A Cappella Choir and Singers have open dates available for holiday parties, programs or services. This talented group of singers, under the direction of J.T. Harrell, perform at many community events and churches during its annual Christmas Tour, which kicks off in November. Anyone interested in booking the group should contact Harrell at 256-549-8391 or jharrell@gadsdenstate.edu. REGISTRATION - Priority online registration at Gadsden State Community College for the 2023 spring semester begins at 8 a.m. Oct. 26. Classes begin on Jan. 9, 2023, for the full spring semester and spring mini 1 term. Currently-enrolled students who have completed 24 semester hours at Gadsden State qualify for priority registration. All other registration begins at 8 a.m. Oct. 27 and continues through Jan. 13, 2023. Classes begin March 3 for the spring mini 2 term. Visit www.gadsdenstate.edu and click on the link to “ONEACCS” at the top of the page to begin the registration process. To be admitted, go to gadsdenstate.edu/apply. For more info regarding admission or registration, email admissions@gadsdenstate.edu. MISS TURKEY TROT PAGEANT - The 2022 Miss Turkey Trot Pageant will be held on Saturday, October 29 at 10 a.m. at Collinsville High School. More info can be found on the Miss Turkey Trot Pageant Facebook page. TRUNK OR TREAT - Concord Baptist Church will hold its annual Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. FALL FESTIVAL - The Crossville First Baptist Church will hold a Trunk Or Treat Fall Festival on Sunday, October 23, 2022. The event will be from 4-6 p.m. and will include pony rides, a cow train, inflatables, hot dogs, music and more. Keith Canterberry ~ 256-302-2252 Keithcanterberry@yahoo.com bamawholesaleauctions@gmail.com Like us on Facebook at: bama-wholesale-auctions Instagram: Bama Wholesale Auctions ONLINE AUCTION bama-wholesale-auctions.com Marshall County’s Largest Knife Outlet Visit Our Pallet and Wholesale Store at 9021 US Highway 431 in Albertville Check out our new
FAMILY FALL FEST - The second annual community fall family fest will be held on Saturday, October 22 in downtown Arab from 5-9 p.m. There will be various fall events, including a bike parade. For more information contact the Arab Chamber at 256-586-3138. HALLOWEEN BLOCK PARTY - The City of Fort Payne will hold a Halloween Block Party at the VFW Fairgrounds on October 31 from 5-7 p.m. For more information call 256-845-2741. CHRISTMAS PARADES - There will be at least three Christmas parades in DeKalb County on Saturday, December 10. Fyffe will kick off the day with a noon parade. Crossville will hold its Christmas parade at 5:30 and Geraldine's parade will be at 6:30. Parade dates and times for other areas were not available at press time. PASADENA BOUND - The Albertville Aggie Band has been invited to Pasadena, CA in 2024 for the 135th Annual Rose Parade. Albertville’s 2024 performance will mark the third time that the Aggie Band has marched in the Rose Parade. The first appearance was in 2011, and the second was in 2018. PEANUT FESTIVAL - The 2022 National Peanut Festival will be held in Dothan from November 4-13. The nation's largest peanut festival is held each fall to honor peanut growers and to celebrate the harvest season. Festivities include amusement rides, animal shows, agricultural displays, concerts, beauty pageants, arts and crafts displays, contests, food, a two-hour parade and tons of peanuts. For more information visit the website www.nationalpeanutfestival.com MISS BLACK & GOLD PAGEANT - The 2022 Miss Black & Gold Beauty and Calendar Girl Pageant will be held at Fort Payne High School on November 12 at 1 p.m. Registration forms are available from the office at each Fort Payne City School. The forms be must turned in to the FPHS office by 3 p.m. on November 1. All participants must be enrolled in the Fort Payne City School System. PLAID FRIDAY - Downtown Gadsden is getting in the holiday spirit and, as a more relaxing and enjoyable alternative to the big box stores “Black Friday” chaos, holiday shoppers are invited to Plaid Friday on November 25, 2022. Plaid Friday is a nationwide initiative that encourages shopping local for holiday sales. Several stores will be offering extended hours. However, shoppers should check with each store to confirm their holiday shopping hours. For more info visit www.downtowngadsden.com. FISHING TOURNAMENT - The 2022 Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's King Kat Classic will make an appearance in the River City next month where as many as 100 anglers from across the United States are expected to compete. Hosted by Decatur Morgan County Tourism, the two- day tournament will take place on November 4-5, 2022, at Ingalls Harbor in Decatur. The Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trails is an opportunity for catfish anglers to compete for cash, prizes and a chance to advance to the 2022 Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's King Kat Classic scheduled on Wheeler Lake later this year. In previous tournaments anglers have traveled from across the eastern half of the United States, as well as from within Alabama, to compete in the popular catfish-angling tournament. Launch time is set for 6:30 a.m. and tournament hours are from 6:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. All anglers must be in weigh-in line by 4 p.m. at Ingalls Harbor located at 802 Wilson Street NW. Take-offs and weigh-ins are open to the public with free admission. Children are invited to participate in the Kids Fishing Rodeo held in conjunction with the tournament. The activity is free for youth up to 12 years old. Each participant receives a prize and is entered to win one of six ($1,000) college scholarships. For more information on the tournament trail, visit www.kingkatusa.com or check out the Cabela's King Kat page on Facebook. GOSPEL CONVENTION - The 91st annual Alabama State Gospel Singing Convention will be held at the Fyffe Senior Center on November 11-12, 2022. BOUTIQUE MARKET - The VFW Fairgrounds in Fort Payne will hold the Black Friday Boutique Market on Friday, November 25 from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Entrance and parking will be free. Approximately 40 vendors are expected to participate. TURKEY TROT 5K - There will be a Turkey Trot 5K event at the Rotary Pavilion in downtown Fort Payne on Saturday, November 19 starting at 9 a.m. The event is sponsored by Family Services of North Alabama. VETERANS DAY PROGRAM - Asbury High School is hosting a Veteran's Day Program on November 10, 2022 at 9 a.m. VETERANS DAY PARADES - There will be a Veterans Day Parade in Huntsville on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. Birmingham will also have a Veterans Day Parade. The 75th Anniversary celebration of Veterans Day will be held in downtown on November 11. For more info on the Birmingham parade call 205-942-5300. ALABAMA FALL ROD RUN - The Alabama Fall Rod Run will be held at The Stash House in Cullman. The three day event is set for November 4-6 and will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Admission is free to the public and includes Rat Rods, classic cars, hotrods, vintage sports cars, trucks, bikes, and more. Those wishing to participate and vendors must call 256-590-1484 to reserve and pay for a spot. Proceeds go to 2nd Chance Ministry. MISS NORTHEAST - Students at Northeast Alabama Community College will vie for the title of Miss Northeast Alabama Community College 2023 on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Tom Bevill Lyceum on the Northeast campus in theTom Bevill Lyceum.
Submitted Photo GSCC Student Earns Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship Gadsden State Community College student Marianna Coley of Gadsden has been named a 2022 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. She is one of 207 Phi Theta Kappa honor society members nationwide to be selected for the honor. The award includes a $1,000 scholarship. “I was shocked to learn that I won the scholarship,” said the 20-year-old second-year GSCC student. “I don’t win often, so I’m very grateful for the recognition. This will go a long way for me. It will help me tremendously financially.” Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievements of community college students. The society is made up of more than 3.5 million members, including Coley, with nearly 1,300 chapters in nine nations. The Rho Rho Chapter of PTK is located at Gadsden State and is advised by Melissa Davis, director of Student Support Services. “We are so proud of Marianna and all of the other Coca- Cola scholars who have come before her at Gadsden State,” said Davis. “Gadsden State has a tradition of students receiving numerous scholarships and honors from the Coca-Cola Foundation. The partnership between PTK and the foundation has changed the lives of so many community college students.” Coley was selected by a panel of independent judges from more than 1,300 applicants. Scholars are selected based on outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated leadership potential. The program helps PTK members defray educational expenses while enrolled in associate degree programs. Scholars are encouraged to assume leadership roles by participating in society programs and are selected based on scholastic achievement, community service and leadership potential. “The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has a long history of providing financial assistance to outstanding students at community colleges,” said Jane Hale Hopkins, foundation president. “We are proud to partner with Phi Theta Kappa to make it possible for more deserving students to achieve their educational goals and support tomorrow’s leaders of the global community.” Coley is a student in the Gadsden State Nursing Program, one of the most challenging and competitive programs at the College. Still, she maintains a 3.7 GPA while juggling coursework and her construction job with her father. “I am completely responsible for my bills and my tuition so I have to work while staying on top of my studies,” she said. “It’s not easy but I know it will all be worth it in the end.” Once she graduates as a registered nurse, Coley wants to continue her education and become a nurse anesthetist. “It has always been my dream to become a nurse and eventually a nurse anesthetist,” she said. “The profession fascinates me. I love caring for people. I comfort people and I want to be an advocate for them.” As a first-generation college student, she encourages others just like her to further their education and pursue their dreams. “College coursework is hard and it’s getting harder,” she said. “I know that first-generation students don’t receive a lot of guidance from their parents because they don’t have the foundational knowledge of college enrollment. I just encourage Gadsden State students to seek advice from instructors and advisors. There are so many people at the College willing to help. Just keep your head up and push through. The hard work will pay off.” The Leaders of Promise Scholarship funds provided by the foundation not only aid college completion but also give students the opportunity to hone their leadership skills in their quest to become future leaders in the community. “Research shows that Phi Theta Kappa members are four times more likely to complete a college degree than their peers,” said Dr. Monica Marlowe, executive director of the PTK Foundation. “The Leaders of Promise Scholarships recognize students for what they have achieved already and assure that financial need isn’t an obstacle to achieving their academic goals.” For more information about Phi Theta Kappa, visit www.ptk.org. Information on the Coca-Cola Foundation can be found at coca-colacompany.com
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