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HIM Graduation

Hope Inspired Ministries will hold its Lowndes County High School graduation ceremony Thursday, May 8, 11 a.m. at Great Mount Olive A.M.E. Zion Church in Hayneville.

Job Fair

The Lowndes County Board of Education will host a job fair Friday, May 9, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. A variety of positions are available. Contact Kimberly Pruitt, director of human resources at (334) 548-2131 Ext 1400 or kwilliams@lowndesboe.org.

Parent Classes

The Family Service Center of Lowndes County will offer Parenting Education Classes on Wednesday, May 12 and 19, 10 – 11:30 a.m. This is a seven-week certificate course requiring preregistration. For details, contact Brent McCray at (334) 548-6307 or bmccray@familyguidancecenter.org.

Anger Classes

The Family Service Center of Lowndes County will offer Anger Management Classes on Wednesday, May 14 and 28, 1 – 3 p.m. This is a four-week certificate course requiring preregistration. For details, contact Brent McCray at (334) 548-6307 or bmccray@familyguidancecenter.org.

Graduate Walk

Head Start students who are transitioning into public school will walk alongside the graduating seniors from Central High School in a symbolic walk before the graduation ceremony May 15, 8:30 a.m. Community members are invited to attend this meaningful moment.

Parenting Together

The Family Service Center of Lowndes County offers intensive co-parenting services for mothers and fathers working together to nurture their children. A five-week certificate course requiring preregistration is available. For details, contact Brent 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.

Cancer Screenings

The Urology Health Foundation, in conjunction with the Butler County Health Department, is offering free prostate cancer screenings May 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 300 North College Street in Greenville. Call (334) 382-3154 for more information.

Parent Classes

The Family Service Center of Lowndes County will offer Parenting Education Classes on Wednesday, May 19, 10 – 11:30 a.m. This is a seven-week certificate course requiring preregistration. For details, contact Brent McCray at (334) 548-6307 or bmccray@familyguidancecenter.org.

Parent Classes

The Family Service Center of Lowndes County will offer assistance for low-income individuals with Patrick Doman from Legal Services of Alabama on Monday, May 19, 10 a.m.  – 12 p.m. 

Anger Classes

The Family Service Center of Lowndes County will offer Anger Management Classes on Wednesday, May 28, 1 – 3 p.m. This is a four-week certificate course requiring preregistration. For details, contact Brent McCray at (334) 548-6307 or bmccray@familyguidancecenter.org.

Alumni Basketball

The Calhoun School invites alumni to the inaugural All-Class Alumni Basketball Game July 25 at 4 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium. The alumni band will perform, and entry is $5. To participate or for more information, contact Nicole Smith (334) 219-6191.