A college and career fair is to be noon-7 p.m. Oct. 13 at Quintard Mall. Call Brooke at 831-4180, ext. 53 or e-mail brookem@shopquintardmall.com.
Gee's Bend quilt exhibit at Berman Museum is to be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday beginning today through Jan. 3, 2010. Call 237-6766, ext. 102 ,for more information.
The 2009 Miss October Princess pageant for girls of all ages is to be 10 a.m. (registration 9 a.m.) Oct. 17 at the Fort McClellan auditorium. The deadline to enter is to be Oct. 12. E-mail sharonkellyh@aol.com for more information.
The third annual charity ride for the USO, sponsored by Anniston EMS, is to be 10 a.m. Oct. 17 at 5201 McClellan Blvd. It will run for approximately 25 miles. Food, music and door prizes are to be available after the ride. All proceeds from the ride will go toward USO care packages for service members serving overseas. Call 357-2042 or e-mail sbayliss@annistonems.com for more information.
Lobsterfest 2009 is to be noon-7 p.m. Nov. 7 at Grace Episcopal Church. The event is a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Calhoun County. Tickets are pre-sold and are available now. Call Glenda Barker, church secretary, at 236-4457 or any of the church members, or Habitat board members to purchase a ticket.
Munford High School class of 1989 20-year class reunion is to be Nov. 14 and is in need of information on its classmates. All MHS 1989 classmates should contact Emmalie Ponder Whitney at 283-1296 or e-mail emmaliewhitney@att.net for more information. Classmates may also join the Facebook group Munford High School class of '89 to keep track of planning.
Enrollment is open during October with half-off the enrollment fees at Kid's First Enrichment Center & Academy, 1710 Hillyer Robinson Ind. Parkway. The center is open 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday for ages 4 weeks to 12-years. Call 831-8881 for more information.
Upcoming trips planned by Doris and friends of Hokes Bluff include Savannah, Ga., Oct. 12-16 and the Biltmore House Estates in Asheville, N.C., Nov. 16-19. Call 492-3465 for more information or to make reservations.
The Anniston Morning Rotary's second annual "Dancing with Our Stars" is to be 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Anniston Performing Arts Center at McClellan. Visit www.annistonmorningrotary.org for more information or to purchase tickets. The charities include Family Linc Hippy Program, Pre-School Friends and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
The Positive Christian Singles are to meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday at the Western Sizzlin' in Oxford. Investigator Roger Phillips of the Oxford Police Department is to speak. Call 820-3536 for more information.
The Alabama Farmers Federation is offering scholarships for 2010 for anyone planning to attend Auburn University and pursue a degree in an agricultural-related field. The deadline to apply is Dec. 1. Also, the Calhoun County Farmers Federation Women's Committee has two $2,000 agricultural-related scholarships available with an April 1, 2010, deadline to apply for these. Call 820-3546 or 892-3615 for rules, an application or for more information.
McCords Crossroads Homemakers ninth annual quilt show is to be 8 a.m.-4 p.m. today; 12:30-3 p.m. Sunday; the yard sale is to be 6 a.m.-4 p.m. today; 12:30-3 p.m. Sunday at McCord's Fire Station No. 2, County Road 157, Forney Community in Centre. The event is to honor Mrs. Ona Mae Hester.
A family matters workshop: dealing with addiction is to be 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday at Jacksonville State University campus auditorium. The cost is $35. A coping with age seminar: having peace of mind is to be 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the same location. The cost is $10 or $20 with CEU certificate. Call 782-5918 or (800) 634-7199 for more information.
The YMCA of Calhoun County is accepting registration for fall break camp to be 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 12-16. The YMCA "Lights on After-school" event is to be 4-5:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Alexandria Elementary School. Call 238-9622 or visit www.ymcacalhoun.org for more information.
The Jacksonville Oktoberfest is to be 6 p.m. today at the Parish Life Center of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 308 Seventh St., Jacksonville. Authentic German food is to be available. Dancing and a silent auction will also be available. The cost is $15 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Call Sue at 435-3238 for more information.
An "Art of Imagination" show, sponsored by Family Links, Inc., is to be (doors open) 6:30 p.m.; show 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at Jacksonville State University McClellan Center Theatre, 100 Gamecock Drive. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for students 12 and under. The show is to include grand illusions, comedy magic, audience participation and live animals. All proceeds from ticket sales go to support the Family Links, Inc., LINC ID Program. Call 820-5911 for more information.
The Anniston City School System is accepting 501 (c) (3) applications for At-Risk funds. Applications can be retrieved from the Alabama State Department of Education Web site or call Marlon F. Jones at 231-5100, ext. 110. The deadline for submission of applications is Friday.
The Anniston fall clean-up is to be 8 a.m.-noon today. Interested volunteers are to meet at 17th Street and Quintard Avenue to gather supplies. Call Tana Bryant at 231-7733 for more information.
Applications are being accepted for the We Care Grants for area teachers offered by Westinghouse Anniston. Interested mathematics, science and technology teachers should contact their principal for a copy of the grant proposal application form. Call 238-0721, ext. 135, for more information. Grant proposal applications must be received by Nov. 10.
Motorcycle ride to benefit the United Way of East Central Alabama is to be 10 a.m. (registration 8-9:30 a.m.) today with departure at Cycle World, 1701 W. Meighan Blvd., Gadsden, and arriving at Bud Hughley Park, East Gadsden. The event is sponsored by Cycle World and Boulevard Suzuki, both of Gadsden and East Riders Motorcycle Club of Anniston. Call Enga Sturns at 328-3394 for more information.
West Side Baptist Church, 713 Mountain Ave. N.W., Jacksonville, is to celebrate its 90th anniversary this year. All former members are urged to contact the church to be included in the celebration. Call 435-6111 or e-mail donnie_kelley@hotmail.com to provide current address or for more information.
