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Pate Reunion

The Pate family will hold its 70th anniversary reunion for descendants of Rebecca Lee Pate and John Jordan Pate Sept. 1 at Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church in the Paul community. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. followed by a pot-luck lunch. Come and bring food to share.

Budget Hearing

The Butler County Board of Education will hold the first of two special called budget hearings Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. in the Central Office Boardroom located at 949 Oglesby Street in Greenville. The second hearing will be held the same day at 6 p.m.

Showmanship Contest

The Butler County 4-H Chick Chain program will climax with a Showmanship Contest and an auction of the Chickens at the Butler County Fair on Thursday, Sept 26.  A portion of the funds raised from the auction go directly to the participants. Come out and support these young farmers.

BOE Meeting

The Butler County Board of Education will hold the first of two special called budget hearings Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. in the Central Office Boardroom located at 949 Oglesby Street in Greenville.

Celebrate Recovery 

Celebrate Recovery meets every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church, 760 N. Conecuh Street 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.

Lions Sight

Alabama Lions Sight is coming to Greenville Nov. 21, offering a full-dilated eye exam for $20 and glasses ranging from $40-$60. Insurance is accepted, all ages welcome. To schedule an appointment, call Elaine Womack at (334) 335-2471, (334) 335-4265 or (334) 382-3154.

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