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Touch A Truck

Cullman Electric Cooperative’s Touch A Truck is Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cullman County Fairgrounds. The sensory-friendly hour is from 9 to 10 a.m. Admission to the event is free. The event will feature vehicles from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, the city of Cullman police and fire departments, Cullman EMS, and many of the volunteer fire departments from across the county. Other vehicles visitors can check out will include bucket trucks, tractor trailers, buses, farm tractors and heavy work and construction equipment from local businesses.
Touch A Truck is meant to be a hands-on event. The doors of these vehicles will be open and guests are encouraged to get inside and check them out.

Mt. Zion Church Swamp John’s dinner

Mt. Zion Church, 17488 US Highway 31 North, Cullman (located next door CATA), will sell Swamp John’s meals from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 29. Tickets will be $15 per plate. Dine in or carry out with your choice of shrimp, fish, chicken or combo, plus drink and dessert. All proceeds to benefit the women’s organization.

Cullman College Class of ’75 50 year reunion

Cullman College’s Class of ’75 will hold its 50 year reunion May 30-31. Cost is $55 a person or $50 for two or more people. A “Meet & Greet” will be May 30, at Cullman Comfort Suites, I-65 exit 310, from 4-8 p.m. Finger foods and beverages will be served.

The reunion will be May 31, from 4-8 p.m. at Hillside 91 ‘Black Barn,’ 8989 Hwy. 91, Hanceville. Southern BBQ, pulled pork, smoked chicken & fixins, desert, drinks, music and more. Fore more information, contact Royce D. Green at roycegreen0001@yahoo.com or 352-257-7428 or check out the Sacred Heart/St. Bernard Facebook page. Payment may be made on May 29 or 30 at Meet & Greet.

Rummage sale fundraiser

Trinity Lutheran Church, 505 Commercial Street Hanceville, will host a rummage sale fundraiser benefitting the Community of Church Cooperation of Cullman County Friday, May 2, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (rain or shine).

Chamber of commerce District 11 candidate forum

The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host a District 11 candidate forum Thursday, May 1, at 5:30 p.m. at Camp Meadowbrook, 2344 Co Rd 747, Cullman. This forum will serve as a chance for constituents to get to know candidates before the election takes place. All three candidates, Heath Allbright (R), Don Fallin (R) and Alexandria Braswell (D), have confirmed that they will be attending.

Good Hope Public Cemetery clean up underway

Good Hope Public Cemetery will hold its annual Decoration Weekend Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4. All old worn flowers
and decorations removed from the cemetery by Sunday, April 27. Any remaining after April 27 will be subject to removal by cemetery maintenance with respect to condition.  All new flowers and decorations must be kept as close to the monuments as possible to aid in mowing. Solar lights are not allowed unless they are directly in a flower arrangement. Donations to the cemetery can be sent to Good Hope Public Cemetery P.O. Box 355 Cullman, AL 35056 or placed in the donation box on site. Donations are tax deductible and are essential to pay for cemetery upkeep.

PFLAG Cullman meeting
PFLAG Cullman hosts monthly support group meetings for the LGBTQ+ community on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. For more information visit PFLAGCullman.org.

Smith Lake cleanup

Smith Lake Environmental Preservation Committee and Alabama Power Company will hold a Renew our Rivers cleanup Friday, April 25, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Volunteers will travel by boat to remove trash around Simpson Creek and Ryan Creek. Lunch will be provided. Register at SLEPC.org.

Roadside cleanup

Smith Lake Environmental Preservation Committee will hold an Adopt-A-Stream roadside cleanup Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers will remove trash along County Road 813 from Ryans Creek RV Resort to the Smith Lake Park entrance. Lunch will be provided. Register at SLEPC.org.

Plant sale

Cullman County Master Gardeners will hold a spring plant sale Friday, April 25, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 26, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cullman County Fairgrounds, 1501 Sportsman Lake Road. Available plants include many varieties of trees, shrubs, herbs, house plants, tomatoes and other garden vegetables.

Resurfacing underway along U.S. 278 in Holly Pond

Resurfacing is underway on US 278 in Cullman County from Duck River to Hwy. 91 in Holly Pond. Rogers Group, the contractor on the $819,650 project, will mill and resurface the 4.4-mile segment of two-lane highway. The project includes repaving both approaches to the Duck River Bridge. ALDOT advises motorists to expect single-lane closures controlled by flaggers or pilot car from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, weather permitting. Prepare for delays by planning additional travel time or alternate routes. The project is anticipated to be completed in about two months.

Musicians invited to acoustic circle

Every Thursday from 4-8 p.m. musicians with acoustic instruments are invited to Bethel Community Center — just off U.S. 278 West on County Road 1117 — to play bluegrass, gospel and country. Consider bringing a dish for a covered dish supper. No fee, but donations are appreciated for building upkeep.

Grief support group

A grief support group will meet every Sunday at 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 615 3rd avenue S.E., Cullman. Contact Reverend Warren Roland at 256-962-2521, for more information.

Ladies conference
A ladies conference will be Saturday, June 7, At The Foot Of The Cross Church, 2101 Co. Rd. 1435, Vinemont, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with lunch at 12 p.m. Guest speaker will be Kristy Garrison Harris who will present “Trusting God through every season.” There will be games and door prizes.

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

— Sundays at 9 a.m. van will run in the 5-Points area. For pick up call Betty Hayes 256-338-3728. Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Bible study classes for children, youth and adults at 10 a.m. Praise and message by Pastor Bobby Dodd at 11 a.m. There will be a prayer meeting the first Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. On the second Sunday of the month there will be a healing service at 5 p.m.

— Every second Tuesday of the month, there will be an adult potluck dinner and game night at 6 p.m.
— Wednesdays at 6 p.m. the van will run in the 5-Points area. For pick up call Betty Hayes 256-338-3728. Free pizza at 6:30 p.m. Children, youth and adult classes 7 p.m.
— Fridays features Celebrate Recovery. Dinner at 5:45 p.m. Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Fellowship and testimonies for individuals and families impacted by addictions, habits and hang-ups. Childcare provided.

— Every first Saturday at 8 a.m. there will be a men’s breakfast with a 10 a.m. program on the Foundry Farm Outreach. The third Saturday of the month will be the Drive through Food Bank from 9-11 a.m.

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.

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.