Events

AUM kicks off Homecoming Week 2013

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013, 11:14am

Homecoming Week kicked off at Auburn University at Montgomery on Monday. The community is invited to come cheer on the Warhawks at their Homecoming doubleheader against the University of Mobile on Saturday, Feb. 16, in the Athletic Complex. The women’s basketball team will tip off at 2 p.m., followed by the men’s team at 4 p.m. Homecoming festivities – including the crowning of homecoming king and queen – will take place between the two games.

Homecoming Court includes:

Queen nominees:

1. Jordan Foster, a junior majoring in speech pathology and audiology from Colquitt, GA
2. Kellye Pickette, a senior majoring in mass communications from Daphne, AL
3. MarNicka Smith, a senior majoring in psychology from Minneapolis, MN

King nominees:

1. Justin Law, a senior majoring in information systems from Titus, AL
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Central Alabama Master Gardeners Association's 'lunch & learn' session coming up

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Monday, February 11th, 2013, 9:36am

The Central Alabama Master Gardeners Association is set to host a "lunch and learn" session each month.

Sessions will be held on the second Wednesday of the month from 12 - 1 p.m.

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Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Department to hold Firearms Safety Course

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Sunday, February 10th, 2013, 3:30pm

Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Department to hold Firearms Safety Course

Thursday, March 28 2013, 6 p.m. Narcotics Task Force Office

Saturday, March 30 2013, 8 a.m. Alex City Firing Range

The Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Department will host a firearms safety/familiarization course.

The March 28 class will consist of instruction in safety, law, familiarization, cleaning and other necessary information.

The March 30 class will consist of practical application of firearms for inspection and use at the range.

Cost: $25 - includes both sessions

Attendee must be at least 21 and possess a valid pistol permit.

Pre-registration is required as seating is limited.

For further information or to register, please contact the Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Department or Lt. Bill Hough (256) 825-4264.

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Mardi Gras Pancake Supper for a good cause on Feb. 12!

Submitted by Michael Bird, Community Blogger

Friday, February 8th, 2013, 4:31pm

Mardi Gras Pancake Supper for a good cause on Feb. 12!

Tuesday, February 12th is FAT TUESDAY … also known as Mardi Gras!

The Knights of Columbus Council No. 15093 is sponsoring a delicious pancakes and sausage supper on Tuesday evening from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Tallassee, located at 620 Gilmer Avenue. No need to purchase a ticket – when you arrive, donations will be accepted. You may eat at the parish hall or get your plates to go. Come enjoy the food and fellowship for a good cause – and spread the word to your friends and neighbors about this once-a-year treat, when someone else will be cooking dinner!

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More than 900 students and teachers expected to be in Montgomery for HOSA Conference this week

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013, 3:02pm

More than 900 students and teachers expected to be in Montgomery for HOSA Conference this week

Health-related careers are expected to be a popular occupational choice in the future. According to data from the U.S. Department of Labor, the total employment rate for health services managers alone is expected to grow by 22 percent (2010-2020).

More than 900 students and teachers travel to Montgomery this week to participate in two days of competitive events and advanced leadership study at the Alabama 2013 Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Leadership Conference, February 7-8. Students attending this conference at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Convention Center will have an opportunity to participate in more than 45 different competitions and workshops.

Currently, the national HOSA organization has over 100,000 members throughout the United States. Alabama has approximately 4,000 members.

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Wetumpka Crater Events set for February 21-23

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013, 11:33am

Wetumpka Crater Events set for February 21-23

Wetumpka is the site of the greatest natural disaster to ever hit Alabama, a large meteor strike. It created a five-mile wide crater that is still visible near the city. This happened over 85 million years ago near the end of the “Age of Dinosaurs”.

First discovered in the mid 1970s, an astrobleme, meaning “star wound” was confirmed and registered in 1998 by Dr. David King Jr., Professor of Geology, Auburn University. Because the location was covered by a shallow sea at the time of impact, scientists have declared it to be one of the “best preserved marine impact craters in the world”.

Each year the Wetumpka Impact Crater Commission and City of Wetumpka sponsor several Crater events, a Thursday evening public lecture by Dr David King and Friday school tours and Saturday public tours of the Crater.

Dr. King will conduct a free public lecture on the science of the Crater on Thursday, February 21st at 7:00 pm in the Wetumpka Civic Center, Main Street, Wetumpka.

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Invasive pest webinar set for tomorrow

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013, 10:26am

Bermudagrass stem maggot, a new invasive pest, has been found across much of the Southeast. First identified in Georgia in 2010, bermudagrass stem maggot is a pest that cattle and forage producers need to learn how to manage.

A webinar, Biology and Management of Bermudagrass Stem Maggot, will be held at 10 a.m. CST on Wednesday, Feb. 6. This webinar is an excellent opportunity for cattle and forage producers to get an update on the bermudagrass stem maggot.

Drs. William Hudson and Dennis Hancock from the University of Georgia will discuss the status of this new invasive pest and provide research-based information on what is known about its biology and management. Questions for the speakers can be submitted during the webinar via e-mail and will be answered during the webinar.

The webinar will be recorded so it can be viewed at any time after Feb. 6.