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Calhoun Football

The Calhoun School varsity football team will travel to meet Luverne on Friday, Oct. 4 with kickoff at 7 p.m.

Central Football

The Central High School Lions will host Chickasaw Friday, Oct. 4. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

Yard Sale

Bethel Baptist Church will hold a yard sale Oct. 5 from 7 – 11 a.m. Toys, clothes, dishes, books, sports gear, small kitchen appliances, furniture, clothing and more will be available.

Weather Workshop

Alabama Extension will host “Be Ready, Lowndes County’ on Oct. 8 at “the old Boys and Girls Club of Collirene” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Each registered participant will receive a free NOAA weather radio, if present, while supplies last. One radio per household. Call (334) 548-2315 for 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, 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.

Pioneer Meeting

Pioneer Electric Cooperative will host its annual member’s meeting on Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Butler County Fairgrounds. Gates open at 9 a.m. Remember to bring your photo ID.

Dad’s Donuts

The community is invited to Lowndes County Middle School for Donuts with Dads on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 9 a.m. Donuts and refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Ms. Simmons at (334) 227-4206.

Homecoming Parade

The Calhoun School will host a homecoming parade Oct. 18 starting at 1 p.m. Line up begins at Fort Deposit Elementary School at noon. A pep rally will follow the parade. Submit a donation by Oct. 14 to enter. Contact Mrs. K.L. Davis at (334) 227-4515 for more information.

Field Day

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System Animal Science and Forages team will host an informative beef and forage field day Oct. 18 at the Blackbelt Research and Extension Center located at 60 County Road 944 in Marion Junction. Contact Josh Elmore at (334) 850-7859 for more information.

Trick or Treat

The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office will host Trunk or Treat featuring candy, games and food Oct. 24 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Lowndes County Detention Facility at 653 Alabama Highway 21 South in Hayneville.

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