MVN Community News 10-17-19
Flat Rock Church
Flat Rock Church, located on County Road 356 near High Falls Park will hold a singing on Sunday, October 20, beginning at 5:00 pm. The guest singers will be The Believers. Pastor Junior Croft and Song Director Morell Richey invites everyone to attend.
Old Flat Rock Church Benefit Singing
Old Flat Rock Church in Tenbroeck will hold a Benefit Singing and BBQ Supper on Satruday, October 19, beginning at 5:00 pm. The special singers will be Heavenly Praise from Geraldine, the Flat Rock Singers, and Carmon Hiett Kilgore from Henegar. There will be a cake auction and a meal after the singing.
Trinity United Methodist Church (Burnt Church)
Trinity United Methodist Church will host a movie viewing on Sunday, October 20, at 2:00 pm. The movie is about what changed the life of Abby Johnson, one of the youngest directors of Planned Parenthood until she saw an abortion. Now she is one of the most ardent pro-life advocates in America. Please bring a new or gently used baby item for the baby shower for Save-A-Life.
DeKalb County SWCD
- The DeKalb County Soil & Water Conservation District will hold their monthly board meeting on Monday, October 21, beginning at 6:00 pm, at the USDA Service Center in Rainsville. Call 256-638-6398 x3 to confirm.
Rosalie Rescue Squad Fish Fry
The Rosalie Rescue Squad will hold a Fish Fry on Saturday, October 26, beginning at 11:00 am, at the Rosalie Community Center. Adult plates will be $6 and kids plates will be $3. The community Center is located at 160 County Road 355 in Pisgah.
Sylvania Baptist Church
Sylvania Baptist Church will host a singing on Sunday, October 27, at 5:30 pm. The special singers will be southern gospel artists, ClearVision of Oxford, Alabama. Pastor David Starling and the church extend a warm welcome to everyone.
Henagar Junior High Harvest Festival
Henagar Junior High School will host their Harvest Festival on Saturday, November 2, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Admission is free. Game tickets start at $5 for 20 tickets. Activities include: adult bingo, cake walk, bean bag toss, sweet shop, duck pond, football toss, fishing, and more. There will also be food and drinks available for purchase.
Geraldine First United Methodist Church
Geraldine First United Methodist Church will host a singing on Sunday, November 3. There will be two services at 11:00 am and 5:00 pm. The special singing will be Johnny Minick, a long time member of the Happy Goodman Family. A love offering will be collected. Contact Russ Austin for more information at 256-572-8600.
Back To The Redback
Calling all singers, musicians, and everyday folks that enjoy getting together and singing songs from the “Redback Hymnal.” Back to the Redback Community Connect Group meets each Thursday at 6:00 pm at Broadway’s Faith Chapel located across from Hardees in Rainsville, Alabama. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to fellowship with friends, enjoy good music, and sing praises to God.
Rainsville Girl Scout Troop #10627
The Rainsville Girl Scouts meet each Tuesday at 5:30 pm in the Lions Club Rodeo building beside the Field of Dreams in Rainsville. Call Amie Martin for more information at 256-630-9562.
Senior Citizen Tai Chi Class
The DeKalb County Council on Aging will be holding Tai Chi Classes on Tuesdays from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, from October 15 to February 11. Tai Chi can help improve your health, balance, assist in fall prevention, and possibly help with arthritis, depression, and neurologic conditions, like Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis. This is a free 16-week session. Classes will be held at the Council on Aging in Fort Payne. Call 256-845-8590 for more information.
Senior Bingo
Wills Valley Rec Center will host Senior Bingo (ages 55 and up) on the third Wednesday of each month, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. A meal will be served each week, with the Rec Center providing the main dish and everyone else bringing a covered dish. The center is located at 4220 Godfrey Ave NE in Fort Payne.
Section Church Of God
The Section Church of God, located on 84 Hodge Road, would like to invite all children ages 4 thru 7 to Tiny Disciples Children’s Church each Sunday at 11:00 am. There will be a Bible storytime, crafts, and more led by Director Kelly James. Pastor Gary Nix and the church welcomes all.
N.E. Alabama Marine Corps League
The N.E. Alabama Marine Corps League, Detachment 1404, meets at 10:00 am the second Saturday each month, at 659 Wallace Ave. NE, Fort Payne, AL, 35967. Marines and Navy Corpsmen interested in becoming a member are invited. For more information, contact Commandant Charles Martin at 334-546-6892.
Grief Support Group
Life Hurts…We Want To Help!
At 2:00 pm on the 1st Thursday of every month, the DeKalb Baptist Association Office located at 218 Parker Avenue in Rainsville hosts the New Beacon Hospice Grief Support Group. Everyone Welcome. Call 256-574-4622.
Alzheimer’s Association Support Group
The Alzheimer’s Association Support Group holds meetings on the third Thursday of every month. The meetings begin at 11:00 am at the Rainbow City First United Methodist Church. The church is located at 3208 Rainbow Drive in Rainbow City. For more information, call Olivia Kendrick at 256-454-4375.
Scottsboro 1st Saturday Cruise-In
The Jackson County Cruisers will host the “Scottsboro 1st Saturday Cruise-In” on the first Saturday of each month, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, around the Courthouse Square. Anyone who registers a car, truck, or motorcycle will be entered in the cash give away drawings, and will also get one entry in the Grand Prize drawing, which will occur at the October Cruise-In, but you must be present to win. 50-50 tickets will be sold for a chance to win half the money; the other half goes to Back-Pack for Kids to help feed children on the weekends. Enjoy good music, good food, good people, and Cool Cars. Vendors are Welcome.
Comfort Care Hospice Grief Support
Comfort Care Hospice has grief support meetings every 3rd Wednesday, @ 11:30 am at Comfort Care Hospice office 102 Micah Way Suite 1100, Scottsboro, Alabama 35769. Contact 256-259-0906 for more information.
Narcotics Anonymous Help Line
1-800-230-5109 24-hour Helpline www.neaana.com