Community calendar
Published 10:00 am Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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Fall Banquet
The Butler County Civic League will host its Annual Fall Banquet Oct. 19 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Dunbar Recreation Center, 206 School Highlands Road in Greenville.
Lyons Pride
The 50s rock and roll band, Jonny Lyons and the Pride, are playing at the Georgiana Opry House Saturday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. Visit www.georgianaopryhouse.com for more information.
Home Tours
The Butler County Historical and Genealogical Society’s Fall Tour of Homes is set for Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning at First Baptist Church, Greenville. Tickets are $30. Call (334) 368-1570 or email butlercoalhistory@gmail.com for more information.
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.
Trunk or Treat
Brushey Creek Baptist Church will host Trunk or Treat Oct. 27 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Food Safety
A Cottage Food Safety Training is scheduled for Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Beeland Park in Greenville. The registration fee is $25. For more information, call (251) 234-1050 or visit www.aces.edu/go/cottagefood to register.
Cops & Kids
The Greenville Police Department will host Cops and Kids on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Meet Tobie the K-9 officer along with other public safety officers. The free event is taking place at the station on 109 Caldwell Street in Greenville.
Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat is happening in downtown Greenville on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Book Signing
Author JoDee Neatherly will hold a book signing Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce located at 1 Depot Square in Greenville. Neatherly will sign copies of her award-winning book, “A Kind of Hush.”
Turkey Shoot
The American Legion is hosting a Turkey Shoot fundraiser for Boy’s and Girl’s State at the Central Riding Arena/Volunteer Fire Dept. on Halso Mill Road Saturday, Nov. 2. Age, gender and veteran categories for 12 and under plus up to 60 and over are available. Register 9-10 a.m. Competition starts at 10 a.m.
Malpass Brothers
The traditional country music duo, the Malpass Brothers, will bring their show to the Georgiana Opry House Saturday, Nov. 2 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $25. Visit www.georgianaopryhouse.com for more information.
Holiday Market
Greenville’s 7th annual Holiday Market is slated for Nov. 16, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Butler County Fair Grounds. Over 20 vendors, including food trucks featured. For vendor info and registration text (334) 437-3604.
Country Classic
Jesse Keith Whitley, the son of Lorrie Morgan and the late Keith Whitley is playing at the Georgiana Opry House on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. Visit www.georgianaopryhouse.com for more information.
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.
Christmas Parade
The City of Greenville’s Christmas Parade will take place downtown, Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Strait Country
“Home for Christmas,” Howard Decker and his Nashville-based band return for a December engagement at Georgiana Opry House Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. Visit www.georgianaopryhouse.com for more information.
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