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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.

Your week in review: May 3

Your week in review: May 3

(RNN) - Police said they arrested three people in connection with the Boston Marathon bombing attacks. Two of the students were roommates with Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the surviving suspect in the attacks. Azamat Tazhayakov and Dias Kadyrbayev, from Kazakhstan, were charged with obstruction of justice. Robel Phillipos, a U.S. citizen, was charged with making a false statement. Officials do not believe they helped planning the attack, but that they tried to cover up the crime after the fact.

NBA player Jason Collins has come out, saying he is gay. He is the first active openly gay athlete in the NBA.

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:

Ala. follows up Best BBQ Bracket contest with Sauce-Off competition

Ala. follows up Best BBQ Bracket contest with Sauce-Off competition

MONTGOMERY, AL - Community leaders in four Alabama cities will sample local barbecue sauces and send regional winners to the "BBQ Sauce-Off" championship on May 18 in Birmingham.

The regional competitions will begin May 4 in downtown Montgomery at the Southern Makers Festival and in Mobile at the Market on the Square.  The following Saturday competitions will be held in Decatur at the Decatur/Morgan County Farmers Market and in Tuscaloosa at the Tuscaloosa River Market.

Alabama Tourism Department's Brian Jones said the Sauce-Off is a follow up to the popular BBQ Bracket contest on Facebook that state tourism did last month. "We had more than 81,000 votes cast on our Alabama Food Facebook page with Jim ‘N Nick's ending up as our state winner. The BBQ Bracket was like a hit movie and the Sauce-Off is our sequel," Jones said.

Annual Walk for Autism to be held in Hoover April 6

Annual Walk for Autism to be held in Hoover April 6

This Saturday, hundreds of people will be lining up to walk or run in support of autism awareness in several locations around the state.

The Autism Society of Alabama's annual walk is set for April 6 at Veteran's Park in Hoover. The run begins at 7:30 a.m. and the walk starts at 9:30 a.m.

The ASA says one in 88 people, and as many as 45,000 Alabamians, are affected by the autism spectrum disorder. Events like the Walk for Autism are designed to give resources to families with autistic children.

"Great strides are being made in Alabama; however,  there is much more work to be done.  Following the Walk for Autism, you’ll be able to speak with parents, board members and staff regarding the needs for improved services in the state," a press release from the ASA states.

Free health fair to be held at Trussville YMCA April 16

Free health fair to be held at Trussville YMCA April 16

Trinity Medical Center and the Trussville YMCA will host a free community health fair on Tuesday, April 16 at the YMCA Trussville.  The event will be held from 7-10 am and 4-7 pm.  

Screenings will include blood pressure checks, body mass index, bone density, sun damage and cholesterol/blood sugar. 

Appointments are not necessary.  Fasting is not required since these are screenings only and intended for educational purposes.

The event will have more than 30 vendors representing all areas of health, beauty and fitness.  There will be free giveaways to all attendees and fun activities for the kids.

INFORMATION SOURCE: Trinity Medical Center