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Silent Auction

A McCurdy Adoption Silent Auction fundraiser will be held April 19 at Hayneville Baptist Church beginning at 6 p.m. The event will feature a taco bar and live music for $25. Children 12 and under are free. Contact Laken at (251) 227-5288 to purchase tickets.

Historic Marker

The public is invited to attend an unveiling ceremony for a new historical marker at the Lowndesboro School April 20 at 11 a.m. The school is located at 47 Howard Lane East off County Road 29 in the Lowndesboro Historic District.

Civil Rights Celebration

The Lowndes County Friends of the Civil Rights Movement will host its 2024 Civil Rights Celebration Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. until noon at Mt. Gillard Missionary Baptist church in White Hall. For more information, contact Arthur Nelson at (334) 315-3141 or Ethelyn Williams at (334) 303-3024.

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, Wednesday, or 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.

Drug Take-Back

Alabama Extension is hosting a free “Prescription Drug Take-Back” class in Whitehall on April 24 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the White Hall town hall building.

HIM Graduation

Hope Inspired Ministries will hold graduation ceremonies for its Lowndes County site Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m. at Hayneville Baptist Church.

Egg Workshop

Alabama Extension will host All About Eggs, a workshop for those interested in backyard egg production and maintaining a small flock April 25 in the County Commission Meeting Room in Hayneville from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call (334) 548-2315 to register for this free event.

Book Signing

White Hall resident Lucy Reeves Vaughner will hold a book signing for her debut book, “Matters of the Heart” at the Hayneville Library April 26 at 1 p.m. The event is open to the public.

Equipment Auction

Lowndes County Public Schools will hold its annual auction April 29 from 9-11 a.m. at the LCPS Bus School in Hayneville. Items include an old cotton gin, furniture, computers, vehicles and more. For more information, call Dr. Kenneth Fair at (334) 548-2131 Ext. 1700.

Get Lit Bus

The Lowndes County Public Schools’ Get Lit Bus will stop in Hayneville on May 4 starting at 9 a.m. Come by and get on and enjoy learning. Contact the schools’ central office for more information.

Health/Wellness

The Lowndes County Disabled Americans Veterans, Chapter 100 joins community partners to sponsor a Health and Wellness Expo May 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Fort Deposit Guard Armory. The free event features vendors, entertainment, give-a-ways, free food and a bounce house for the kids. Call (281) 416-6156 for additional information.

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