Butler County Community Calendar

Published 11:08 pm Wednesday, November 8, 2023

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Food for Fines 

For the entire month of November the Greenville-Butler Co. Public Library will waive $1 in fines per donated canned or boxed food that will be donated to area food banks. Food must be non-perishable and unexpired. Waived fees apply to fines only (not lost or damaged materials). Call the library for more information at 382-3216. 

Quilt Club 

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Quilt Club meets every Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Greenville-Butler Co. Public Library. Beginner and advanced quilters welcome. 

 

Knitting Club 

Quilt Club meets every Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Greenville-Butler Co. Public Library. Beginner and advanced knitters welcome. 

 

Humane Meeting

The Butler County Humane Society will hold its regular meeting from 12-2 p.m. on Nov. 8 at Cambrian Ridge. 

 

Parenting Conference 

The First Baptist Church in Greenville will host a one day parenting conference on Nov. 11 from 8:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Stuart Hall. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by Nov. 3 at info@myfbcgreenville.com or visit www.myfbcgreenville.com

 

Garbage Pickup

In observance of Veterans Day, the City of Greenville’s garbage pickup normally scheduled for Monday or Tuesday will be collected on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Please place garbage by the curb no later than 7 a.m. Tuesday morning.

 

Celebrate Recovery 

Celebrate Recovery meets every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church, 760 N. Conecuh St. in Greenville. The group deals with all types of issues and is free to the public. For more information call 334-382-2138.

 

Music Class

FUMC is hosting a juniors music class for elementary kids aged 4-10 at 6 p.m. on Wednesday nights at 112 Adams St. Singing, handbells, and rhythm instruments. Call  382-5872 for more info.

Meet & Greet

Beeland Park Building will host a “Roundtable Talk with Veterans” about benefits, opportunities, claims, PACT ACT, and support every Wednesday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Refreshments will be served. We want to help ease your way! Contact: Gloria Owens: 334-368-0540 for more information.

 

Morning Movers

The Greenville Exercise Center hosts free exercise classes every weekday from 8-9 a.m. For more information, call Helena Shirley at (334) 382-0550.

 

LEGO Club

Join our new LEGO Club at the Greenville-Butler Co. Public Library! A meet will be held Nov. 16 at 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. All ages welcome.

 

Mapping the Black Town

Justin Rudder, of the Alabama Department of Archives and History, will present “Mapping the Black Town: Perspectives of the Evolution of African American Communities” on Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. in the Greenville-Butler Co. Public Library Community Room. Light refreshments will be served.

 

Super Saturday 

Join Johnathan Grace at the Greenville-Butler Co. Public Library on Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. for a themed-story and craft time! Activities geared for ages eight and under. 

 

BS & W Butts Sale

The BS&W Volunteer fire department, at 4623 Pettibone Rd., will hold a boston butt fundraiser on Nov. 17  from 11 a.m. until. For information or to purchase, contact (334) 662-9366.

 

B & W Turkey Shoot

The annual turkey shoot will be at 4623 Pettibone Rd. Nov. 18 from 9a.m. until. Bring a 12-gauge shotgun. Shells will be provided. 

Holiday Market

The 6th Annual Holiday Market will be held Saturday, Nov. 18 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Butler County Fairgrounds at 270 American Legion Drive in Greenville. It’s free entry. For vendor registration email amyhallford@yahoo.com or call/text 437-3604. 

Spring Creek Festival

The annual Spring Creek Homemakers’ Fall Festival will be held on Nov. 18  from 8-10 a.m. at the Spring Creek Fire Department on Steiner Store Road in Honoraville. Home baked pies, cakes, cheese straws, jellies, jams and pickles will be available with white elephant items.  Proceeds to benefit the Spring Creek Volunteer Fire Department.

 

Humane Society

There will be a second chance rescue opportunity on Nov. 18 from 10-11 a.m. Humane Society volunteers will go out to Miss Kandy’s Sanctuary and visit all the animals. We will meet at Old Searcy School House.

 

Miss Merry Christmas

The Pageant will be hosted at the Ritz on Nov. 18. The deadline to enter is Nov. 4. There is a limit of 10 contestants per age category. The categories include: Baby, Mini, Tiny Tot, Tiny, Petite, Little, Junior, Teen, Miss, Ms. and Madam. Call Michelle Styron for information at 334-662-7923. 

 

Blood Drive

Lifesouth Community Blood Center will have a blood drive at the Walmart in Greenville on Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

 

Holiday Street Fest

A free Holiday Street Fest will be held in the streets of downtown Georgiana on Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

Humane Meeting

The Butler County Humane Society will hold its regular meeting from 12-1 p.m. on Dec. 13 at Cambrian Ridge.