OPINION:Springville Happenings 5/19/22
May 19—Springville Elementary School celebrated School Nurses Melissa Long and Haley Butler Haley for National Nurses Day on May 11th, pictured with Principal Chris Hill.
Congratulations to Jacob Poythress who was selected as the Springville Rotary Club's student of the month . He attends SCCHS, played on the baseball team for 5 years (left field). He is the SGA Treasurer and participates in Dual Enrollment classes. He will graduate from Jeff State in 2023 then plans to attend JSU with a business degree.
Congratulations to the following SHS students for winning awards in the Alabama Writers' Forum High School Literary Arts Awards (L to R):
Meaghan Tucker won Special Judge's Recognition for Fiction, Libby Thornton won Creative Nonfiction Cash Award, Elloway Wyatt won the Mozelle Purvis Shirley Senior Portfolio Scholarship
And Makayla Montgomery won Certificate of Merit in Fiction
Congratulations to the Springville SYA Softball 10U-Upchurch Team for their runner up finish in the USA Softball of Alabama Recreation Ring Tournament in Rainsville on May 1st.
The Springville Library hosted Preschool Storytime on May 5th with a book reading with Ms. Shallon.
Springville Streetscapes Photography Workshop classes are being offered by Professional photographer Brandy Simmons Tucker on May 28th at Springville Methodist Church. For more information, contact Ms. Tucker at Bebetuck11@gmail.com.
The Springville Police Department and the Springville Fire Department will host Springville Night Out on June 18th at Springville High School from 12p.m. until 5p.m. with a special guest appearance by Basmmaster Elite Pro Wes Logan. There will be free hot dogs, cotton candy and face painting.
Springville Parks & Recreation
SPLASH PAD WILL OPEN MAY 27, 2022; Splash Pad Hours are Monday: CLOSED, Tuesday- Saturday: 10:00AM-6:00PM, Sunday: 1:00PM-5:00PM.
Private Party Rentals: Tuesday-Saturday: 6:00PM-8:00PM, Sunday: 5:00PM-7:00PM.
Admission: $2 Per Person (3 and under free), Season Passes available
Groups of 15+ Must Reserve a Pavilion
Rainout Information will be on Springville Parks and Recreation Facebook or contact springvilleparksandrec.com.
Springville Community Meetings
Grief Share Classes at Christ Community Church in Springville. Grief can definitely be like a roller coaster, but there is hope, comfort & understanding at a GriefShare group. Register at https://www.christcommunitypca.com/griefshare
The Springville Civil Air Patrol, CAP-126 meets Tuesday nights 6-8:30p.m. at the Springville National Guard Armory. Contact Maj. Michael McEntyre at (205) 914-4146 if you have any questions. http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com.
Springville Library
The library is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM, and every 1st & 3rd Saturday, 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM. Call 205-467-2339 to request curbside pickup.
May 18-19 Summer Reading Registration
May 20 Beginner Yoga 12:00 p.m.
May 24 Genealogy Class12:00 p.m.
May 27 Beginner Yoga & Hula Hoop 12:00 p.m.
Registration Required
The Springville Public Library Preschool Storytime is at 10:30 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Individually packaged snacks and crafts also return this week. Be sure to register your group, as space remains limited. Call 205-467-2339 or send a Facebook message to register.
Springville Senior Center
Yoga on Mondays, Ceramics on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Check out their Facebook page for online activities and more information at https://www.facebook.com/seniorcenterspringville
Springville Preservation Society
The Springville Preservation Society is taking reservations for use of the historic "Little House" located adjacent to the Police Department for events or meetings. Rates are $40.00 for two hours; $75.00 for four hours; and $125.00 per day. For reservations call Gayle Hammonds at (205) 937-3071 or Paulette Kelly at (205) 467-3971.
