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Citizen News

An interest meeting to discuss partnering with PACERS to launch a citizen-created newspaper will be held at the Lowndes County Public Schools Board of Education office Friday, April 4 at 10 a.m.

Community Sale

Baptist Hill Missionary Baptist Church invites the community to participate in an area-wide yard sale April 5, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the church on 4167 Alabama Highway 97 North in Lowndesboro. Tables are $25 each with setup at 6 a.m. Call (334) 233-3402 by March 21 to reserve a table.

Stakeholder Meetings

The Lowndes County Emergency Management Agency is holding two Hazard Mitigation Plan Stakeholder Meetings by Zoom on April 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Meeting links will be emailed one week in advance. For information, contact David Butts at (334) 548-2324.

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.

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.

Elder Law

A Community Pro Bono Elder Law Clinic is scheduled for April 18, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Whitehall Town Hall at 3315 Hayneville Road in Whitehall. To register, call (334) 548-2315.

Heirs Property

Alabama Extension will host Unlocking Agricultural Forestry Potential as part of the Heirs Property Webinar Series Thursday, April 24 at 7 p.m. To register for the webinar series, visit www.aub.ie/heirs_property.

Remembrance Celebration

A Day of Remembrance and Celebration is planned for Friday, April 25 at 260 Old Fort Road in Fort Deposit. Bibbed Overalls Day will be held in memory of Robert “Bob” Mants.

Comedy Show

A Comedy Show featuring Cedro Da Comedian will be held in the Fort Deposit Auditorium April 25 starting at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20, available on Event Brite.

Honor Event

A Civil Rights Workers Honors event will be held Saturday, April 26 at the Lowndes County Courthouse at 11 a.m.

Mass Meeting

An Old-Fashioned Mass Meeting Concert will take place at First Baptist Church, 546 Oak Street in White Hall Sunday, April 27, 3 – 5 p.m.

Forest Friends

The Lowndes County Alabama Extension Office will host Friends of the Forest for 4th – 5th graders May 2, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Holy Ground Battelefield Park in Lowndesboro. Learners will discover about native trees and animals, careers in Forestry and safety on rivers and lakes. Call Tana Shealey at (334) 548-2315.

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