JULY
Alexander City Farmer’s Market. Saturdays, through October. Local growers exhibit and sell their fruits, vegetables and plants in the third year for this event. Located at the fountain on Broad Street. For information, call 256-329-9227 MainStreet Alexander City
1-31: Library Exhibit Series: Adelia M. Russell Library. Our year-long Library Exhibit Series encompasses poetry readings and book signings. Special exhibits in the past have included the Smithsonian Exhibit, Vietnam Memorial Exhibit and Vintage Garments. Instructional tours for Classrooms and social clubs are available. Special events and seasonal activities for the Children’s
Library. Please call for details. Adelia M. Russell/256-329-6796 and Mamie’s
Place/256-234-4644 or browse www.alexandercityonline.com/library.htm
1-31: Sarah Carlisle Towery Art Colony on Lake Martin /256-215-4251. Free year-long exhibit at the Board of Education Building, 375 Lee Street, Alexander City.
1-31: Mamie’s Place Children’s Library Summer Reading Program
Special guests and programs for children to enjoy. The theme for 2009: Be Creative at Your Library. 9am to 6pm browse www.alexandercityonline.com/library.htm or call 256-329-4644
4th: 4th of July Boat Parade, Kowalig Marina, Lake Martin
4th: Annual 4th of July Blast Concert and Fireworks Show, Lake Martin Amphitheater
18th: Lions Lake Martin Charity Poker Run: Lake Martin
25th: Sea Ray AquaPalooza National Signature Event: Lake Martin
AUGUST
Alexander City Farmer’s Market. Saturdays, through October. Local growers exhibit and sell their fruits, vegetables and plants in the third year for this event. Located at the fountain on Broad Street. For information, call 256-329-9227 MainStreet Alexander City
1-31: Library Exhibit Series: Adelia M. Russell Library. Our year-long Library Exhibit Series encompasses poetry readings and book signings. Special exhibits in the past have included the Smithsonian Exhibit, Vietnam Memorial Exhibit and Vintage Garments. Instructional tours for Classrooms and social clubs are available. Special events and seasonal activities for the Children’s
Library. Please call for details. Adelia M. Russell/256-329-6796 and Mamie’s
Place/256-234-4644 or browse www.alexandercityonline.com/library.htm
1-31: Sarah Carlisle Towery Art Colony on Lake Martin /256-215-4251. Free year-long exhibit at the Board of Education Building, 375 Lee Street, Alexander City.
15th: MainStreet Alexander City Auction:12th Annual auction benefiting MainStreet and the promotion of local events and historic downtown Alexander City. Evening begins at 6pm with preview party, art show and silent auction. Followed by Live Auction. Tickets available at local businesses. Call for Information 256-329-9227
22nd: Living History, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park. The 10th Annual ‘Muster on the Tallapoosa’ begins at 9:30 am. Features various activities during the day, including living history camps of the Creek and Cherokee Indians and the Tennessee Militia. Guest speakers offer insight into the Creek War. This free event is a must for historians. 256-234-7111
SEPTEMBER
Alexander City Farmer’s Market. Saturdays, through October. Local growers exhibit and sell their fruits, vegetables and plants in the third year for this event. Located at the fountain on Broad Street. For information, call 256-329-9227 MainStreet Alexander City
1-30: Library Exhibit Series: Adelia M. Russell Library. Our year-long Library Exhibit Series encompasses poetry readings and book signings. Special exhibits in the past have included the Smithsonian Exhibit, Vietnam Memorial Exhibit and Vintage Garments. Instructional tours for Classrooms and social clubs are available. Special events and seasonal activities for the Children’s
Library. Please call for details. Adelia M. Russell/256-329-6796 and Mamie’s
Place/256-234-4644 or browse www.alexandercityonline.com/library.htm
1-30: Horizons Arts & Humanities Lecture Series Lecture and discussion series featuring various speakers, authors and discussion groups. Alexander City Board of Education Building at 1:30 pm. Call 256-234-8675 for late season topics and information.
1-30: Sarah Carlisle Towery Art Colony on Lake Martin /256-215-4251. Free year-long exhibit at the Board of Education Building, 375 Lee Street, Alexander City.
6th: Labor Day Weekend Concert, Sister Hazel, Lake Martin Amphitheater
xx-xx: Fall Group Show Group Art Showing at MacDavid & Co. 26 Main Street. Annual show featuring the artistry of MacDavid & Co. regional friends who continually contribute to culture. Enjoy countless displays of oil, watercolor, pencil and more. 256-234-4545
OCTOBER
Alexander City Farmer’s Market. Saturdays, through October. Local growers exhibit and sell their fruits, vegetables and plants in the third year for this event. Located at the fountain on Broad Street. For information, call 256-329-9227 MainStreet Alexander City
Alexander City Art Affair Join us for the annual Alexander City Art Affair, held on the sidewalks of historic downtown Alexander City. Browse the
selections by local artists in every medium. This event is held each October. Please call MainStreet Alexander City at 256-329-9227 or visit their website www.mainstreetac.org for dates and times.
1-31: Library Exhibit Series: Adelia M. Russell Library. Our year-long Library Exhibit Series encompasses poetry readings and book signings. Special exhibits in the past have included the Smithsonian Exhibit, Vietnam Memorial Exhibit and Vintage Garments. Instructional tours for Classrooms and social clubs are available. Special events and seasonal activities for the Children’s
Library. Please call for details. Adelia M. Russell/256-329-6796 and Mamie’s
Place/256-234-4644 or browse www.alexandercityonline.com/library.htm
1-31: Horizons Arts & Humanities Lecture Series Lecture and discussion series featuring various speakers, authors and discussion groups. Alexander City Board of Education Building at 1:30 pm. Call 256-234-8675 for late season topics and information.
1-31: Sarah Carlisle Towery Art Colony on Lake Martin /256-215-4251. Free year-long exhibit at the Board of Education Building, 375 Lee Street, Alexander City.
5-9th: Sarah Towery Art Colony: The first full week in October, two nationally recognized artists headline a week-long workshop for adults. The instructors for 2009 will be announced on the website. On Thursday evening, a reception honoring Miss Sarah will be held at Children’s Harbor; public is invited. All attendees may tour the artists’ studios & see the award-winning paintings from the workshop. For more information, visit our website at www.alartcolony.org.
10th: Oktoberfest. A community favorite, the 29th Annual Oktoberfest day-long celebration features local arts and crafts, great food, entertainment, Kid-Fest children’s activities, sports programs, huge antique car show by the Alex City Cruisers and much more. Held at the Charles E. Bailey Sr. Sportplex. 256-329-6736.
30-31: AL Bass Federation Nation State Championship
NOVEMBER
1-30: Horizons Arts & Humanities Lecture Series Lecture and discussion series featuring various speakers, authors and discussion groups. Alexander City Board of Education Building at 1:30 pm. Call 256-234-8675 for late season topics and information.
1-30: Library Exhibit Series: Adelia M. Russell Library. Our year-long Library Exhibit Series encompasses poetry readings and book signings. Special exhibits in the past have included the Smithsonian Exhibit, Vietnam Memorial Exhibit and Vintage Garments. Instructional tours for Classrooms and social clubs are available. Special events and seasonal activities for the Children’s
Library. Please call for details. Adelia M. Russell/256-329-6796 and Mamie’s
Place/256-234-4644 or browse www.alexandercityonline.com/library.htm
1-30: Sarah Carlisle Towery Art Colony on Lake Martin /256-215-4251. Free year-long exhibit at the Board of Education Building, 375 Lee Street, Alexander City.
8th: Alexander City Veterans Day Services Join the Mayor and city leaders at Veterans Memorial Park at the Charles E. Bailey Sr. Sportplex. View the various memorials to our veterans at the Korean War Memorial, ….etc….etc… Sunday afternoon at 2:00pm. Visit the memorials to the Confederacy, WW I & II, Korea, Viet Nam and Desert Storm.
15th: Annual Holiday Open House An annual treat for over four decades, the Holiday Open House attracts visitors from across the Lake Martin area. Local businesses open their doors from 1pm to 5pm and showcase the season’s most festive holiday decorations and merchandise.
27th: Annual Welcome to SANTA MainStreet Alexander City sponsors this time-honored downtown event at the fountain on Broad Street. Call 256-329-9227 for details.
DECEMBER
1-31: Library Exhibit Series: Adelia M. Russell Library. Our year-long Library Exhibit Series encompasses poetry readings and book signings. Special exhibits in the past have included the Smithsonian Exhibit, Vietnam Memorial Exhibit and Vintage Garments. Instructional tours for Classrooms and social clubs are available. Special events and seasonal activities for the Children’s
Library. Please call for details. Adelia M. Russell/256-329-6796 and Mamie’s
Place/256-234-4644 or browse www.alexandercityonline.com/library.htm
1-31: Sarah Carlisle Towery Art Colony on Lake Martin /256-215-4251. Free year-long exhibit at the Board of Education Building, 375 Lee Street, Alexander City.
7th: Annual Hometown Christmas Parade One of East Alabama’s largest parades, the participants wind through historic downtown Alexander City beginning at 6pm. Police Honor Guard, Navy Jr. ROTC, elaborate floats, dancing groups, beauty queens, marching bands, horse-riders club and Santa Claus highlight this highly-anticipated annual event. 256-234-3461
