Getting back to nature
Students and teachers with the Jump Start program at Rachel Patterson Elementary School paid a visit to a farm Thursday, June 13, and gave the kids a chance to experience farm animals up close and personal. Beth and Dean Smith invite several groups each year to come and visit their menagerie on Duffield Lake Road. [...]
Read More →Reeces retiring, moving to Birmingham
As of June 14, the Rev. Jim and Mary Reece had already vacated the First United Methodist Church parsonage. There was painting and sprucing up to be done for the next minister – the Rev. Debora Bishop, currently associate pastor at Spanish Fort UMC. – moves in. So begins a transition for First Methodist and [...]
Read More →Business After Hours is Thursday
You’re invited to Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours hosted by Sizemore Creek Commons, Thursday, June 20, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., 51 Wooten Road, Atmore. This will be a wine and cheese gathering around the pool.
Read More →Balloon fun at VBS
Kids enjoyed vacation Bible school at First United Methodist Church June 10 through 13. The theme was Everywhere Fun Fair. One of the highlights was a visit from David McNair, known as Balloon Guy. He is shown here with VBS participant Hillary Huskey.
Read More →Brooks holds ‘carnival’ for VBS
Senior Pastor Robert Heard at Brooks Memorial Baptist Church got into the theme of vacation Bible school recently. The theme for the week at Brooks was Colossal Coaster World, challenging kids to face their fears and trust God, so in keeping with the carnival atmosphere, Heard dressed as a ringmaster.
Read More →Covenant Hospice seeks teen volunteers
Covenant Hospice is seeking energetic teen volunteers who are interested in making a difference in their communities and in gaining service hours towards college and scholarship applications. A teen volunteer training will be held from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., Thursday, June 20, at the Brewton Covenant Hospice branch office, located at 1023 Douglas Avenue [...]
Read More →Cotillion to expand to Escambia County
The National League Of Junior Cotillions™ (NLJC), a program of etiquette, character education, and social dance training for middle and junior high school students, has announced plans to establish its national program in Escambia County. “We will be selecting a director for a local chapter who will receive complete training and an exclusive territory for [...]
Read More →Gulf Shores UMC to present patriotic concert
Gulf Shores United Methodist Church (GSUMC) will present their 12th annual Patriotic Concert on Sunday, June 30, at 7 p.m., in the church sanctuary, 1900 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores. The concert is free and open to the public. GSUMC’s Patriotic Concert features The Chancel Choir under the leadership of the Director of Worship Arts [...]
Read More →Local writer pens inspirational book
Lou Vickery, local radio host and former motivational speaker, has published his 11th book, “Notes from God,” a collection of inspirational thoughts in the form of notes from God to the reader. “When a dream doesn’t work out, ask Me to paint a new one on your heart,” and “Your life is My novel. Let [...]
Read More →Family fun run/walk
The Children’s Policy Council (CPC) of Escambia County will host the first Family Fun Run / Walk at the Atmore YMCA, 501 South Pensacola Avenue, Saturday, June 29, at 9 a.m. The event is for the entire family and is being held to raise awareness of the CPC’s work in the area and to raise [...]
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