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Blood Drive

Walmart in Greenville will host a LifeSouth blood drive March 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

Boston Butts

The BS&W Volunteer Fire Department will have smoked Boston butts available Friday, March 29 from 10 a.m-5 p.m. for $35 each. Call 334-662-9366 to pre-order. The address is 4623 Pettibone Rd. (Sandcutt community). 

 

Prayer Breakfast

The Women’s History Month Prayer Breakfast is scheduled for March 30 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Dunbar Community Center. Registration is required and a $10 donation is recommended. For more information contact Carolyn Griffin at (334) 450-5400 or Danan Whiddon at (334) 357-7234.

 

Egg Hunt/Brunch

Country Place Senior Living invites the community to join them for an Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch March 30 at 11 a.m. 

 

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.

 

Quilt Club 

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

Book Club

The No Stress Book Club will be held at 4 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesday of month at the Greenville Butler County Public Library, located at 309 Fort Dale Road.

 

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.

 

Knitting Club 

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

 

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.

 

Yard Sale

A yard sale will be held at 523 Greenville Bypass on April 6 from 6:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. to benefit The Crisis Closet, a non -profit organization, in their ongoing efforts to to help those in need. Household items, home decor, clothes, glassware, furniture and much more will be for sale. 

 

Bloom Conference

Southside Baptist Church will host Bloom Where You Are women’s conference April 6 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. featuring guest speaker Andrea LennonThe cost is $25, including breakfast and lunch. Register by April 1 by calling (334) 382-6224.

 

Smokin’ in Park

The Georgiana Police department will hold Smokin’ in the Park on April 12-13 for a cook-off fundraiser. There is a $50 entry fee per team. For questions or to register for the contest call Chief Jeremy Peagler at 334-453-1035 or Ray Van Cor at 334-362-3836. 

 

Autism Walk

An Autism Walk Fun Day will be held April 13, 8-11 a.m. at the Greenville Parks and Recreation Building 3 (the old YMCO) and will include games, vendors, pop-up shops, food, music and more. For more information, contact Jacquie Hamilton via Facebook.

 

Calico Fort

Calico Fort is scheduled for April 13-14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Butler County Humane Society will be on hand to provide pet sitting.

 

Crawfish Boil

Greenville Rotary Club is hosting the 5th annual Crawfish Boil at Butler County Fairgrounds on April 20th 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. All-you-can-eat crawfish, sausage, corn, potatoes and beer! For tickets call David Norrell at 334-391-5576 or visit Camellia Communications. Must be 21 or older. 

 

Patio Pups

The Butler County Humane Society will host Pups on the Patio at Wintzell’s April 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

Trashin’ Park

Trashin’ the Park, an Earth Day recycle event, will take place April 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on South Park Street, across from City Hall. Drive-thru recycling for electronics and small appliances, drug takeback and a food drive for a local food bank will be available.

 

Car Wash

The Butler County Humane Society will hold a carwash at O’Reily’s with a pizza party afterwards  on May 4 from 12-4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Jr. Humane Society.

 

Car/Bike Show

Camellia Collision Center’s 2nd Annual Car and Bike Show will be held Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Safe Harbour Children’s Advocacy Center. There is a $20 per vehicle entry fee. Hosted in partnership with Iron Vikings Motorcycle Club.

 

Car Wash

The Butler County Humane Society will hold a carwash at O’Reily’s with a pizza party afterwards  on June 15 from 12-4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Jr. Humane Society.

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