FAYETTE COUNTY DHR NOW ACCEPTING CHRISTMAS APPLICATIONS
The Fayette County Department of Human Resources will receive Christmas Applications from 9 until 11 a.m. on the following Wednesdays: October 16, October 23, October 30, November 6, and November 13. There will be an interview process to determine eligibility for the program. The program is applicable for children up to 15 years old. The child must live in your home.
The Berry Farmers Market is back, and will be Oct. 12, Nov. 9, and Dec. 14. There will be a Christmas market on Dec. 21. It will be from 9 a.m. until noon behind the Berry Pharmacy. It will now be a community market for vendors. There will be less restrictions so more vendors can participate. No set booth fees. It will be donation only to benefit the North River Rescue Squad. No resale or yard sale items.
Restoration Springs will hold its second graduation on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 3 p.m. The short ceremony will be held at Fayette First Methodist Church, followed by a reception. Anyone in the community is encouraged to attend.
The Williamsons will be at the Berry Walking Trail for a gospel singing on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 5 p.m. It will be an outside event so everyone please bring a chair. This is a free event and all are welcome to attend. A love offering will be received. This event is being organized by Berry Men’s Ministry.
There will be a job fair and career day on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Vernon City Complex. The event is open to the public, and also to area high school juniors and seniors. More than 15 employers are already registered to attend. Contact the Fayette Career Center for more information at (205) 303-6030.
There will be a bonfire at Fayette County High School on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to meet in the softball parking lot. Children not enrolled at FCHS should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The FCHS homecoming parade will be Friday, Oct. 11. The parade will begin at approximately 1:20 at Fayette Co. High School and will proceed downtown. For more information, call (205) 932-6313.
The 11th Annual Collectible Bottles and Antiques Show and Sell will be Saturday, Oct. 12 at 8 a.m. at the Boy Scouts of America building at 100 3rd Ave. in Fayette. $15 rent per table. There are only 50 tables. Rental money goes to the local Boy Scouts. Set up times are: Friday, Oct. 11 from 3 until 6 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 12, from 6 until 7:30 a.m. Free admission to the public. For more information, call Jeff Pendley at (205) 275-2650 or email jfpendley@aol.com.
El Bethel Baptist Church will have a fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Boy Scout Building. It is in conjunction with the Bottle and Antique Show. They will sell hamburger and hot dog plates. Plates are $8 each. The hamburger plate comes with a hamburger, chips, drink and dessert. The hot dog plate comes with two hot dogs, chips, drink and dessert.
The Class of 1971 of FCHS will participate in the Decades of the 1960s and 1970s FCHS Reunion to be held Saturday, Oct. 12 at 4 p.m. on the courthouse lawn. C-Plus Band will perform at 7 p.m. Bring lawn chairs. Food vendors will be on site. The backup location (in case of rain), will be the Boy Scout Building at 5 p.m. 1971 classmates will pay $15 each at registration.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 440 Martin Luther Dr., will have pastor appreciation on Sunday, Oct. 13 at 2:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. C. Wayne Davis and New Home Missionary Baptist Church in Gordo. Dinner will be served from 12:30 - 2:15 p.m. Rev. Dr. Major Charleston, Jr. is the pastor and the Associate Pastor is Minister William White.
OAK RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH, Hwy. 159 S., will have homecoming singing/worship service on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 10:30 a.m. The special singers will be Faithful Friends. The morning message will be brought by Bro. Alan Magouirk. Lunch will be served. Everyone is welcome.
