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Juneteenth Celebration

The Lowndes County Juneteenth Celebration is set for Saturday, June 7, 3 – 6 p.m. The free event taking place at Freedom Park, across from the White Hall Town Hall, 989 Whitehall Road, offers entertainment, games, prizes and more.

Education Conference

In an effort to spark local educational reform, Butler County Concern Citizens will host a panel discussion and education conference titled “Improving Education: 2025 & Beyond” on June 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lurleen B. Wallace (LBW) Community College.

Landmarks Social

The Lowndesboro Landmarks Foundation invites community members to the 2nd annual Low Country Boil Social June 7, 4:30-7 p.m. at Marengo House. Wear your bigs and bring your appetite with your own beverages to enjoy food, drinks, music and fun. Tickets are $50. RSVP by June 1 by calling Lee Ingram at (205) 746-3901.

Catfish Rodeo

Children and youth ages 15 and under are invited to cast a line at the Kids Catfish Rodeo on Saturday, June 7, from 7:30 to 11 a.m. at the Lowndes County Wildlife Management Area 227 Ridgeland Farm Road in Lowndesboro. This free event encourages outdoor recreation and fishing safety. Each child must accompany an adult and bring their fishing pole and bait.  

For directions and additional information, call (334) 872-9554.

Pioneer Social

Pioneer Electric Cooperative invites members to a free ice cream social at Antioch Baptist Church 10303 Highway 21 South in Mount Willing June 10, 4 to 6 p.m.

Be Ready

Lowndes County Extension will host Be Ready, Lowndes County on June 10, 9  – 11 a.m. at the Fort Deposit Municipal Complex on 260 Old Fort Road. Participants will receive a free NOAA weather radio (one per household.) Call (334) 548-2315 for more information.

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.

Chamber Meeting

The Lowndes County Area Chamber of Commerce will host its next meeting June 12, 8 a.m. at Deepwoods Restaurant 345 South Commerce Street in Hayneville. The group will discuss plans for the upcoming Juneteenth Prayer Breakfast.

Juneteenth Breakfast

The Lowndes County Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Juneteenth Prayer Breakfast June 19, 8 a.m. at Deepwoods Restaurant 345 South Commerce Street in Hayneville. The event will celebrate Black Belt civil and voters’ rights. Tickets are $20.

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.

Fun Day

Calhoun CDC is planning a community “Fun Day in the Park” on Saturday, June 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Calhoun Community Park 77 Calhoun Cut Off Road in Letohatchee. The event will celebrate park improvements and feature fun, food and fellowship. Vendor booths are available. Call (334) 392-2718 for more information. 

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.