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Ambassador Spotlight: Treats with Turtles at Anniston Museums and Gardens

Treats with turtles

ANNISTON — Anniston Museums and Gardens will host an engaging program, Ambassador Spotlight: Treats with Turtles, on Saturday, October 4, at 1:30 p.m. at the Anniston Museum of Natural History on Museum Drive. Guests are invited to enjoy a snack while learning about some of the museum’s resident animal ambassadors. The event will provide visitors […]

OxfordFest 2025: Arts, Crafts, Music, and Community on Main Street

OxfordFest

Oxford, AL – Oxford’s annual arts and crafts festival, OxfordFest, returns on Saturday, October 4, 2025, bringing a full day of family-friendly activities to Main Street. The event will run from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., featuring arts and crafts vendors, food, live music, hourly prize drawings, and a $1,000 grand prize giveaway. The day […]

Red Cross to Host Blood Drive at Anniston Public Library

REd cross Blood Drive

ANNISTON — The American Red Cross will hold a community blood drive at the Anniston Public Library on Friday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event invites residents to donate blood and help meet the ongoing demand for lifesaving transfusions. Donors may pre-register for a specific appointment time through the Red Cross […]

Grand Opening of Piedmont Southern Railroad Depot Museum Set for September 28

Grand Opening of the Piedmont Alabama Southern Railroad Depot

PIEDMONT — The City of Piedmont is inviting residents and visitors to the grand opening of the newly renovated Southern Railroad Depot Museum on Sunday, September 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. in downtown Piedmont. The depot, originally built in 1868, has been carefully restored to showcase the town’s history and its role in Alabama’s […]

Anniston Museums and Gardens to Host Samurai-Themed Program with Katana Demonstration

What's the Story Way of the Samurai

ANNISTON — The Anniston Museums and Gardens will present What’s the Story: Way of the Samurai with Blades in Motion Katana Demonstration on Saturday, October 4, beginning at 1 p.m. The event invites visitors to experience the museum’s Way of the Samurai temporary exhibition before it concludes and to learn more about the traditions of […]

The Proof is in the Dough with Dr. Kathryn Beasley at Anniston Library

The Proof is in the dough

Anniston, AL – The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host The Proof is in the Dough with Dr. Kathryn Beasley on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The event will take place at the library, located at 108 E. 10th Street in Anniston. Dr. Beasley will lead a discussion of her nonfiction book, The […]

Ladies Day Out Resin Art Class Coming to Jacksonville Public Library

Resin Art

JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville Public Library will host a Ladies Day Out Resin Art Class on Saturday, September 27, at 10:00 a.m. Local artist Pam Beaudry will guide participants through the process of creating personalized resin art pieces, including a flower necklace or keychain and a decorative trinket dish. The workshop is designed to […]

Anniston Museums and Gardens Hosts Saturday Alive! Pokémon Edition

Saturday Alive

ANNISTON, AL —  Families and fans of all ages are invited to experience a unique blend of nature and imagination at the upcoming Saturday Alive! Pokémon Edition, hosted by Anniston Museums and Gardens. The event takes place Saturday, September 27, at 1:00 p.m. on Museum Drive in Anniston. Inspired by the creatures of the Pokémon […]

Fall-O-Ween’ Provides Active October for Oxford

OXFORD FALL-O-WEEN SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

OXFORD, AL — A Full Calendar of Family-Friendly Events to Celebrate the Season  As autumn settles in, Oxford is preparing for a month packed with activities designed to bring families, friends, and visitors together. The city has launched a dedicated Facebook page and website to ensure no one misses the festivities. Highlights of this year’s […]

Blue Mountain Baptist Church to Host Community Gathering at Lagarde Park in Anniston

Candlelight Vigil

Anniston, AL – Blue Mountain Baptist Church will host a community event on Thursday, September 25, beginning at 6 p.m. at Lagarde Park in Anniston. The gathering is open to all, and church organizers are encouraging attendees to invite friends, family, and neighbors to join. The evening is intended as a time of fellowship, connection, and […]