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At the Foot of the Cross Church events

At The Foot Of The Cross Church, 2 miles north of Hwy. 157 on Eva Road, on left, will host a variety of upcoming events.

Sunday, Nov. 10-Christmas concert at 11 a.m. with One Accord.

Saturday, Nov. 16-Singing at 6 p.m. with Joyful Hearts.

Tree Festival returns in November

The City of Cullman Tree Commission is planning the second holiday Tree Festival for November and December 2024. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available, large and small. No reservation required. For questions, call 256-615-3176.

Spirit Life Church of God

Here is the upcoming schedule for Spirit Life Church of God, 1650 St. Joseph Dr. N.W.

Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. Children & youth classes. Adult worship, teaching & testimonies in the sanctuary. Free pizza at 6:30 p.m. Van runs in the 5 Points Area at 6 p.m. Call Betty Hays 256-338-3728 for pickup.

Friday, Nov. 8 at Celebrate Recovery. Fellowship & Testimonies. Hurts, habits, and hang-ups are a part of everyone’s life. Come and see how to overcome these and more. 5:45 p.m. bring a dish, dessert, or drink for a potluck meal. Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Childcare provided.

Sunday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. Van runs in the 5 Points Area. Call Betty Hays 256-338-3728 for pickup. Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Bible study classes for children, youth and adults at 10 a.m. Praise & Worship and Message by Pastor Bobby Dodd at 11 a.m.

Sunday, Nov. 10 at 5 p.m. Healing Service: Miracles, Signs and Wonders Follow Those Who Believe.

Saturday, Nov. 16 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thanksgiving meal in to-go box and food bank holiday box.

Cullman Serenity AlAnon group

The Cullman Serenity AlAnon group meets on Mondays at 12 p.m. at 1519 St. Joseph Drive NE. There is also a zoom meeting each Tuesday at 12 p.m. The Courage AlAnon Family group meets Thursdays at 6 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 305 Arnold Street NE in the Carriage House located between church and Arnold House. For more information, call 256-734-2231 or 256-531-4429.

The Food Basket

Cook Ministries presents The Food Basket held at Hillside Baptist Church, 23654 US H’way 31, Falkville (5 miles north of Vinemont). Monthly food give away every third Wednesday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, call 256-838-9600 or go online to cook-ministries.com.

Medical equipment ministry

Cullman First United Methodist Church has a medical equipment ministry that can loan items, for no charge, to those in need in the community. If you or someone you know is in need of medical items, or would like to donate good used equipment, contact the church office at 256-734-6690.

Overeaters anonymous

Overeaters anonymous will meet Mondays at 12:15 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 305 Arnold St NE, Cullman. All welcome. For more information, call Regina at 205-275-3531.

Refuge Recovery

Refuge Recovery, service for helping to break the bonds of addiction through the power and love of Jesus Christ, will meet every Monday night at the Refuge Church of God, 1115 East, US-278, Cullman. Free meal at 5:30 p.m. Service to begin at 6 p.m. For more information, call 256-297-1491. RefugeandRecovery@gmail.com.

Knitting group forming

A new knitting group forming will meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at Grace Episcopal Church, 305 Arnold St NE, Cullman. All are welcome, no cost, no strings, brown bag lunch, help for beginners, relaxed fun for all. For more details see Gracecullman.dioala.org.

TOPS meeting

Cullman TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) will meet on Fridays at Hilltop Community Center, 1545 Vine Circle, NW Cullman. Weigh-in at 9:30 a.m. Meeting from 10-11 a.m.

Never Forget Rose Garden donations

Those wanting to donate to the creation of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Never Forget Rose Garden at Sportsman Lake Park, can contact Ron Seybold at 256-531-6075 or by email at lionron@bellsouth.net. Mail donations to: Never Forget Garden, c/o Cullman Community Lions Club, PO Box 885, Cullman, AL 35056. The new memorial, provided by the Cullman Community Lions Club, is to honor the memory of America’s unknown fallen service members.

Volunteers needed to deliver homebound meals

There are several local senior centers in Cullman County in need of volunteers to deliver homebound meals. These are our most vulnerable seniors in the community. If you can help, call Commission on Aging centers:

Cullman – 256-734-0145 (Kristie Young)

Crane Hill – 256-747-6241 (Kim Overton)

West Point – 256-734-0282 (Bailey Muncher)

Deliveries are between 10 a.m. and noon, Monday-Friday. Multiple days are open weekly.

Mileage reimbursement is optional. Volunteers must have own transportation.

Kiwanis to meet

Cullman Kiwanis members meet on Monday at Freddie Day Catering, 1628 2nd Ave., NW, Cullman, from 12-1 p.m. Everyone welcome.  

VFW dinner fundraisers

The Cullman VFW hosts a lunch every Tuesday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for $7 a plate. For more information, call 256-347-4277 or find them online. 

Siren test

Cullman County EMA will test area sirens on the first Wednesday morning of every month.

AA meetings

Grace of God Group of Alcoholics Anonymous has open AA meetings on Mondays and Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. at the Carriage House located next to Grace Episcopal Church, 305 Arnold Street, N.E. For more information, call 256-347-1097, 256-841-2209 or 256-708-1340.

STAR ID deadline extended

The deadline to get a STAR ID has been extended. The STAR ID is the Alabama version of the federal REAL ID program. A sign up sheet is located at the courthouse entrance and is available beginning at 6 a.m. Once signed up, a time to return that day will be assigned.

Legal assistance for seniors

Many of the programs provided through the Area Agency on Aging at NARCOG are targeted at individuals 60 and older. The legal assistance program serves those in this age range and seeks to reach those in rural areas and in the greatest social and economic need.

No cost representation is provided by a lawyer licensed by the Alabama State Bar and his supervised assistant. They then work to complete draft documents for review by the client. Final documents are then prepared and provided for execution.

A few of the most common requests are for advance directives, wills and power of attorney documents. Assistance with other non-criminal legal matters such as guardianship, long-term care access and elder exploitation and fraud is also available.

Individuals seeking legal assistance can all 256-355-4515 or 1-800-AGE-LINE (800-243-5463). The agency provides services to residents and communities in Cullman, Lawrence and Morgan Counties. Learn more at narcog.org or facebook.com/narcogal.

Public meetings

The Baileyton Town Council meets on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at town hall.

The Berlin Town Council meets on the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Berlin Community Center.

The Colony Town Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. with work session at 5:40 p.m. at town hall.

The Cullman City Council meets on on the second and fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at town hall.

The Cullman County Commission meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. with a work session at 4 p.m. in the Cullman County Courthouse.

The Dodge City Town Council meets on the second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at town hall.

The Fairview Town Council meets on the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at town hall.

The Garden City Town Council meets on the third Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at town hall.

The Good Hope City Council meets on the second and fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at city hall.

The Hanceville City Council meets on on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at town hall. Work session at 5 p.m.

The Holly Pond Town Council meets on the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at town hall.

The South Vinemont Town Council meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at town hall.

The West Point Town Council meets on the third Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at town hall.