Community Calendar
Published 10:03 am Tuesday, January 21, 2025
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For up-to-the minute information, visit our online Community Calendar at www.greenvilleadvocate.com.
Career Fair
The Oleander 2 Civic and Social Club will be hosting a college and career fair, Jan. 25, 2025 in Andalusia at Andalusia High School beginning at 9 a.m. Grand prize drawings and financial aid/scholarships workshops will be available. Call (334) 312-1338 for more information.
Field Day
The Jim Bell Wireless Association Amateur Radio Club will host a Winter Field Day Jan. 25 at Hope Afield’s Blessings Farm, 2606 Old Stage Road in Greenville. Setup begins at 1:30 a.m. and operations start around 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.k4tns.com/winter-field-day-2025/ or contact George, AK4NG, (334) 300-0719.
Lemonade Brunch
Simply Beautiful Events and more presents a lemonade brunch on Feb. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This resilience and transformation event has only 50 seats available. Tickets are $20. Register by Jan. 25 by calling (334) 454-8315. Vendor spots are available.
Historical Meeting
The Butler County Historical and Genealogical Society will hold its quarterly meeting Sunday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. in the Butler County Courthouse 2nd Floor Courtroom. A program on the county’s probate judges and unveiling of Samual Jackson Bolling’s portrait will be featured.
Blood Drive
Walmart in Greenville will host a LifeSouth blood drive Sunday, Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Music Movement
The Greenville-Butler County Public Library hosts Music & Movement Thursdays at 10 a.m. The program provides fun for ages 1-5 but all are welcome.
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
Knitting 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 exercise classes every weekday from 8-9 a.m. Guests can try the first class for free. For more information, call Helena Shirley at (334) 371-3030.
Hunter’s Hideout
Hunter’s Hideout is holding a grand opening raffle now through Feb. 1. The grand opening is set for Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. Raffle ticket prices are 1 for $10, 3 for $20, 10 for $50 and 25 for #100.
Jelly Roll
Coffee Cup Quilting will host a Jelly Roll Class Feb. 1 at 10:30 a.m. Registration is only $10. A jelly roll will be provided for all students in attendance. Call (334) 665-4098 for more information. The shop is located at 213 South Conecuh Street in Greenville.
King Performance
The Greenville-Butler County Public Library will host Bright Star Touring Theatre’s performance of “The Life of Dr. King” Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 4:30 p.m. All are invited, but the performance is best for grades 3 to adult audiences.
Tree Sale
The Butler County Forestry Planning Committee will host its annual tree sale Saturday, Feb. 15 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or until trees sell out. This first come, first served event will be held at the Butler County Farmer’s Market next to the Butler County Courthouse. Trees are $2 each.
Camellia Show
The Greenville Camellia Society will host its annual Camellia Show Feb. 15 and 16 from 1 – 4 p.m. at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College in Greenville. For more information visit www.greenvillecamelliasociety.org.
Prayer Brunch
Save the date for the Women’s History Month Prayer Brunch set for March 1.
Master Gardener
A Master Gardener informational meeting is planned for March 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Beeland Park. Contact Butler County Extension at (334) 382-5111 for information.
Alice’s Adventures
The Greenville-Butler County Public Library will host Bright Star Touring Theatre’s performance of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” on Friday, March 14 at 4 p.m. All are invited but the show is best for pre-K to adult audiences.
Wizard Show
The Greenville-Butler County Public Library will host Bright Star Touring Theatre’s performance of “The Wizard of Oz” on Saturday, March 29 at 10 a.m. All are invited but the show is best for pre-K to adult audiences.
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