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Trussville Chamber's 6th annual golf tournament set for June 24

Trussville Chamber's 6th annual golf tournament set for June 24

TRUSSVILLE, AL – The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 6th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, June 24, 2013, at the Limestone Springs Golf Course.  The shotgun scramble format tournament will begin at 8 a.m.  Your $150 per person registration fee or $500 for a foursome will include 18 holes of golf, $70 in merchandise credit to the pro shop at Limestone (shop for what YOU want), lunch, range balls, golf cart, a goody bag, and more!  Don’t miss this great opportunity to play at one of the state’s finest courses!

A portion of the proceeds from the tournament help to fund the chamber’s scholarship program.  This year’s recipients have been announced and, for the first time, the scholarships will be renewable for up to four years with a “B” average.  Those who will receive scholarships to the school of their choice are Celia Rudd, DeVante’ Dawson, Jackson Howle, and Molly Reeves.

Trussville's City Fest will go on 'rain or shine' May 3-4

Trussville's City Fest will go on 'rain or shine' May 3-4

Trussville's 33rd annual citywide celebration will go on this Saturday, May 4 "rain or shine," according to the chamber of commerce.

City Fest, formerly known as Trussville's "Dog Daze" festival, will take place in The Mall in historic downtown Trussville. Admission is free.

"Trussville City Fest this weekend is RAIN or SHINE. We are gonna have a great time no matter what. Please makes plans to come. Umbrella's are allowed. There is no make-up date! SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND!" the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce posted on their Facebook page on Wednesday, May 1.

For more information, visit www.trussvillecityfest.com or see the press release from the chamber of commerce below:

22 Alabama cities to hold April walking tours

22 Alabama cities to hold April walking tours

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Tourism Department says 22 towns across the state will participate in the department's April Walking Tours.

The department's Brian Jones says more than 1,700 tours have been done since the program started 10 years ago. The free, hour-long tours of historic districts and courthouse squares will start at 10 a.m. on April 6, 13, 20 and 27.

Participating cities are Athens, Atmore, Birmingham, Butler, Courtland, Cullman, Decatur, Eufaula, Fairhope, Florence, Huntsville, Madison, Mobile, Monroeville, Montevallo, Montgomery, Phenix City, Prattville, Sheffield, Sylacauga, Tuscumbia and Wetumpka.

Find out more at www.alabama.travel/trails/april-walking-tours

Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Blood drive Thursday in Gadsden

            The Etowah County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive tomorrow, according to Sheriff Todd Entrekin.

            The blood drive will take place, Thursday, February 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at the Sheriff’s Office, located at 827 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden.

            The public is encouraged to donate.      

Christmas parades Dec. 10-17

Christmas parades Dec. 10-17

Monday, Dec. 10

Anniston Christmas Parade - originally set for Dec. 10, the parade has been RESCHEDULED due to the weather for Thursday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Theme is "Storybook Christmas."  http://www.annistonal.gov/news/?newsID=190

Tuesday, Dec. 11

Homewood Christmas Parade and tree lighting ceremony - 6:30 p.m. Deadline to enter is Dec. 6. http://homewoodparks.com/special-events/christmas-parade/

Vernon Christmas Parade - 2 p.m. http://www.alabama.travel/events/vernon_christmas_parade_-_web_submission

Thursday, Dec. 13