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Calico Fort

The Fort Deposit Arts Council presents the 53rd Annual Calico Fort Arts and Crafts Fair April 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and April 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $2 for children 3 – 18. Free petting zoo and children’s area available. Come out to enjoy music, food, shopping and more.

Parenting Education

A Parenting Education Class will be held April 14, 21 and 28, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Preregistration is required. For more details, contact Brant McCray at (334) 548-6307 or bmccray@familyguidancecenter.org.

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.

Health Insurance

Five Horizon Health Insurance Enroll Alabama is now assisting with health insurance April 16, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Family Service Center in Lowndes County. Call Javonda Minor at (334) 548-6307 for assistance.

Parenting Education

A Parenting Education Class will be held April 21 and 28, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Preregistration is required. For more details, contact Brant McCray at (334) 548-6307 or bmccray@familyguidancecenter.org.

Legal Assistance

Legal Services of Alabama will be on hand to assist low-income individuals with legal problems. Call (334) 548-6307 or come by to see Patrick Doman at the Family Service Center Monday, April 21, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Anger Management

An Anger Management Class is scheduled for April 23, 1 – 3 p.m. at the Family Service Center of Lowndes County, 22 Washington Street North in Hayneville. For more information, contact Brent McCray at (334) 548-6307 or bmccray@familyguidancecenter.org. 

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.

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.

Parenting Education

A Parenting Education Class will be held April  28, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Preregistration is required. For more details, contact Brant McCray at (334) 548-6307 or bmccray@familyguidancecenter.org.

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 Battlefield 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.

Wellness Tour

The Lowndes County A Tour of Wellness Event is set to take place Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Calhoun School in Letohatchee. Attendees will enjoy free lunch and refreshments and connect to local agencies and organizations providing resources. Visit www.thewellnesscoalition.org or call (334) 293-6502 for more information.