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Tax Holiday

Alabama’s Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is set for Feb. 21 – 23. Eligible items include batteries, weather radios, flashlights, tarps, plywood, coolers, first aid kits, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and other items under $60 plus portable generators and cords under $1,000. Visit alabamaretail.org/alabamasalestaxholidays to learn more.

Game Supper

Hayneville Baptist Church invites the community to a wild game supper featuring guest speaker Sammy Gilbreath on Sunday, Feb. 23 at 5 p.m. Admission is free for the event to be held at 1180 Alabama Highway 21 North in Hayneville. Call (334) 548-2620 for more information.

Be Ready

The Lowndes County Extension Office invites community members to attend a Be Ready weather workshop Feb. 25, 2 – 4 p.m. at Letohatchee Baptist Church. Attendees will receive a free weather radio while supplies last. Call (334) 548-2315 for more information.

Mom Classes

The Lowndes County Extension Office offers free classes for moms-to-be on topics like nutrition, physical activity, breastfeeding and more. Contact EFNEP educator Hannah Davenport at (334) 382-5111 for more information.

Schools Hiring

Lowndes County Public Schools are hiring bus drivers. For more information, please contact Raymond McCall at 334) 548-5060.

Pre-K Program

First Years Child Development Center, First Class Pre-K offers a free 4-year-old program from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for working parents and 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for non-working parents. Classes start in August. Space is limited. Call Katina Surles at (334) 281-8627 for more information.

LCUWP Applications

The Lowndes County Unincorporated Wastewater Project is accepting applications for septic system installation or repair at its office located at 507 W. Tuskeena Street in Hayneville. Call (334) 548-2006 or stop by Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an application.

Head Start

The Lowndes County BOE has opened Head Start registration for children ages 3 and 4 for the 2024-2025 program year. Current immunization records, proof of income, and proof of age are required to register. Call (334) 548-2145 or visit www.lowndesboeheadstart.org for information.

Career Expo

The Lowndes County Career Technical Center is hosting a Career Fair for 10 – 11th graders, Feb. 28 at 9 a.m. The event, hosted by The Calhoun School, offers rotating industry stations for students to explore.

Tree Giveaway

The Lowndes County Extension Office is planning its annual tree giveaway Friday, Feb. 28 from 9 – 11 a.m. at the Hayneville Towns Square in front of the courthouse.

DAV Meetings

The DAV William “Bill” Cannion Chapter 100 meets the second Saturday of each month, from 8-9 a.m. at the Lowndes County Board of Education at 80 Commerce Street South in Hayneville. All veterans are invited to participate. For information, please call or text (281) 416-6156.

Senior Scholarships

Seniors at Central High and The Calhoun School are invited to apply for the Resilient Village Foundations $1K Scholarship Award presented by the Lowndes County Juneteenth Celebration Committee by March 7, 5 p.m. Learn more at https://form.jotform.com/250304227577152.

Health Summit

The Lowndes County District Baptist Association is hosting a health and wellness summit at Baptist Hill Baptist Church March 22, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Health screenings and resources will be available with a presentation from Probate Judge Lashondra Myrick. 

Ancestry Tree

Commemorate and honor family members who shaped the history of Lowndes County by creating a family ancestry tree to display during the Lowndes County segment of the Selma-Montgomery March event on March 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Early entry deadline is March 8. Register at https://form.com/243444020417143 or call Teresa Gresham-Nettles at (334) 717-1559.

March Commemoration

The Town of Whitehall presents the Lowndes County Segment of The Selma-Montgomery March 60th Commemoration Celebration Saturday, March 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mt. Gillard Missionary Baptist Church at 8376 Highway 80 West in Tyler. For information, email Teresanettles74@ail.com.

Elegant Evening

An Evening of Elegance featuring Men of Valor in a musical program is planned for Sunday, March 23 at 4 p.m. at Mt. Gillard Missionary Baptist Church, 8376 U.S. Highway 80 West in Tyler.

Quilt Gallery

On March 27, the Cotton Street Gallery in Andalusia will host the Gee’s Bend quilters at the Andalusia Train Depot with an interactive demonstration from 3 – 6 p.m. and a lecture from 6 – 7 p.m. tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children. For information email swiggins@airartists.org. 

Savings Workshop

Pioneer Electric, Alabama Extension and the Community Action Partnership have joined forces to offer a Home Energy Workshop March 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Southern Sportsman Hunting Lodge in Tyler. Register by March 20 by calling (334) 548-2315.

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