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Fourth of July Events in and Around Calhoun County

4th of July Events in and Around Calhoun County

Calhoun County, AL – There are many July 4th events being held in Calhoun County as well as the surrounding communities. Our local events calendar allows you to search by holiday events only or by specific locations. Below is a list of many upcoming July 4th events. We also gladly accept event suggestions year round! The […]

2023 Heritage Festival Coming to Anniston’s Zinn Park

2023 Heritage Festival Zinn Park

Anniston, AL – The 2023 Heritage Festival will be on 06/24/23 at Zinn Park. The city is excited to announce that multi-platinum R&B group, SILK, will headline this year’s Anniston Heritage Festival. Leading up to Silk at 9:30 PM, will be: YAVOC | 3:00 PM  The Locked Band | 4:00 PM Phaze 2 Ft. Aretta Woodruff […]

Calhoun County Inductions into Sports Hall of Fame

New Calhoun County Sports Hall of Fame inductee Mike Battles (center) poses with (from left) Judd Smith, Jeff Smith, David ‘Wormy’ Haynes and Chucky Miller during Saturday’s induction activities at the Oxford Civic Center. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford, AL – Battles’ induction to Calhoun County Sports Hall of Fame validates an era of Wellborn High School football, old-school approach OXFORD — There’s never been a high school football coach and community more perfectly matched than Mike Battles and Wellborn. It doesn’t really have to be said. It couldn’t have been more clear as […]

Working Dogs at the Public Library of Anniston

Working Dogs at the Aniston Library

Anniston, AL – On Thursday, June 22nd at 10:00 am come put to meet some incredible working dogs at the Anniston Library. Learn all about working dogs. The Sheriff’s Department will be stopping by to showcase dogs that work with law enforcement. Runner, a diabetic service dog, and his owners will also stop by to showcase […]

Saturday Alive! Sounds of Nature at the Anniston Museums and Gardens

Saturday Alive! Sounds of Nature with guest speaker, Eric Cline

Anniston, AL – On Saturday, June 24th at 1:00pm the Anniston Museums and Gardens will host Saturday Alive! Sounds of Nature with guest speaker, Eric Cline. If you ever wonder which animals are making the sounds you hear in nature join guest speaker and former AM&G Educational Interpreter, Eric Cline, as they explore the ways animals […]

Anniston Library Wants You to Call Out Bingo at the Library

Bingo at the Library Public Library of Anniston

Anniston, AL – Come and join in for an afternoon of free Bingo at The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County. Bring your family and friends for an exciting time filled with laughter and friendly competition. Win fantastic prizes as you daub your way to victory and experience the joy of shouting “Bingo!” The Public Library […]

Falconry: Then and Now at the Anniston Museums and Gardens

Falconry Then and Now Anniston Museums and Gardens

Anniston, AL – On Thursday, June 22nd at 11:00 am the Anniston Museums and Gardens will host Falconry Then and Now. Falconry is an ancient sport in which falcons or hawks are used to hunt game. It became popular during the Middle Ages among the privileged class in Western Europe and Britain and continues today with modern […]

The Didgeridoo Down Under Show at the Jacksonville Library

The Didgeridoo Down Under Show with Raihan Alam Jacksonville (AL) Public Library

Jacksonville, AL – On Friday, June 23rd, the Jacksonville Public Library will host The Didgeridoo Down Under Show at 2:00 pm. Join them for a special time of music, education, and entertainment performed by special guest, Raihan Alam. This is a free event and open to the public.

Public Vision Walking Tour Scheduled in Anniston

Anniston Plans Public Vision Walking Tour

Anniston, AL – Do you have ideas for vacant buildings in Downtown Anniston? the City of Anniston wants to hear from you. Share your ideas during the Public Visioning Walking Tour. Join Main Street Anniston, Main Street Alabama, and Place + Main Advisors on Tuesday, June 20th from 6pm till 7pm. They will meet at […]

Results of Parent-Child Tourney at Anniston County Club

Parent-Child Tourney in Anniston

Anniston, AL – Scores after Saturday’s first round of the Parent-Child golf tournament at Anniston Country Club. Tourney will conclude Sunday 14-Older Division A Flight Team Rd. 1 Rd. 2 Total Gary Wilborn-Chandler Wilborn 66 66 Gary Wilborn1-Jansen Wilborn 67 67 Tyler TenEyck-Bill TenEyck 67 67 Graham Morrow-Taylor Morrow 67 67 Randy Reaves-Will Reaves 69 69 […]