Lowndes County Community Calendar
Published 3:46 pm Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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Rebel Roundball
The Lowndes Academy Rebels will host Evangel for Senior Night on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 5:30 p.m.
Rebel Roundball
The Lowndes Academy Rebels travel to meet Macon East, Jan. 31 at 4 p.m.
Quilt Show
The Cotton Street Gallery at 104 North Cotton Street in Andalusia, will host its second annual quilt show and competition beginning Saturday, Feb. 1. Quilts will be on display through March 31. Competition judge Sandy Gard will give a lecture on the art of quilting at 1 p.m. Feb. 1.
Science Fair
Lowndes County Public Schools will host a science fair for grades 6 – 12 Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Central High School in Hayneville. Parents are encouraged to come between 1 – 2 p.m. to view projects. Contact your local school for more information.
Mom Classes
The Lowndes County Extension Office offers free classes for moms-to-be on topics like nutrition, physical activity, breastfeeding and more. Contact EFNEP educator Hannah Davenport at (334) 382-5111 for more information.
Schools Hiring
Lowndes County Public Schools are hiring bus drivers. For more information, please contact Raymond McCall at 334) 548-5060.
Pre-K Program
First Years Child Development Center, First Class Pre-K offers a free 4-year-old program from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for working parents and 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for non-working parents. Classes start in August. Space is limited. Call Katina Surles at (334) 281-8627 for more information.
LCUWP Applications
The Lowndes County Unincorporated Wastewater Project is accepting applications for septic system installation or repair at its office located at 507 W. Tuskeena Street in Hayneville. Call (334) 548-2006 or stop by Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an application.
Head Start
The Lowndes County BOE has opened Head Start registration for children ages 3 and 4 for the 2024-2025 program year. Current immunization records, proof of income, and proof of age are required to register. Call (334) 548-2145 or visit www.lowndesboeheadstart.org for information.
Water Operator
The Delta Regional Authority is hosting free “Become a Water Operator” sessions Feb. 8-9 and 22-23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 260 Old Fort Road in Fort Deposit. Co-sponsored by the Town of Fort Deposit. Call (334) 227-4841 for more information.
DAV Meetings
The DAV William “Bill” Cannion Chapter 100 meets the second Saturday of each month, from 8-9 a.m. at the Lowndes County Board of Education at 80 Commerce Street South in Hayneville. All veterans are invited to participate. For information, please call or text (281) 416-6156.
Game Supper
Hayneville Baptist Church invites the community to a wild game supper featuring guest speaker Sammy Gilbreath on Sunday, Feb. 23 at 5 p.m. Admission is free for the event to be held at 1180 Alabama Highway 21 North in Hayneville. Call (334) 548-2620 for more information.
Ancestry Tree
Commemorate and honor family members who shaped the history of Lowndes County by creating a family ancestry tree to display during the Lowndes County segment of the Selma-Montgomery March event on March 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Early entry deadline is March 8. Register at https://form.com/243444020417143 or call Teresa Gresham-Nettles at (334) 717-1559.
March Commemoration
The Town of Whitehall presents the Lowndes County Segment of The Selma-Montgomery March 60th Commemoration Celebration Saturday, March 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mt. Gillard Missionary Baptist Church at 8376 Highway 80 West in Tyler. For information, email Teresanettles74@ail.com.
Elegant Evening
An Evening of Elegance featuring Men of Valor in a musical program is planned for Sunday, March 23 at 4 p.m. at Mt. Gillard Missionary Baptist Church, 8376 U.S. Highway 80 West in Tyler.
Quilt Gallery
On March 27, the Cotton Street Gallery in Andalusia will host the Gees Bend quilters at the Andalusia Train Depot with an interactive demonstration from 3 – 6 p.m. and a lecture from 6 – 7 p.m. tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children. For information email swiggins@airartists.org.