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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 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 Lennon. The cost is $25, including breakfast and lunch. Register by April 1 by calling (334) 382-6224.

Lifesouth Blood Drive

Lifesouth will hold a blood drive on April 7 at the Walmart in Greenville from 11 a.m.-4 p.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.

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.

Teen Challenge

Alabama Teen Challenge will be the guests of First Assembly of God on Sunday, April 14 at 10:30 a.m. Don’t let the name fool you… adults are also served by Teen Challenge. Something for everyone. All are welcome!

Cancer Run

Pre-register by April 19 for the 9th Annual My Cancer Hero 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 4. The event starts at 8 a.m. Day of registration starts at 7:30 a.m. Register online at www.raceentry.com/my-cancer-hero-5k/race-infolrmation. Call (334) 382-6561 for more information. 

Crawfish Boil

Greenville Rotary Club is hosting the 5th annual Crawfish Boil at Butler County Fairgrounds on April 20 from 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’ the County

Trashin’ the County, 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.

Music Festival

The 45th Annual Hank Williams Music Festival is slated for May 31 – June 1 featuring Diamond Rio on Friday and Craig Morgan on Saturday.

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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