Events

The Tingle reunion will be Saturday, June 14 at 11 a.m. at the Berry Civic Center in Berry. Friends and family are invited to come and enjoy a covered dish lunch.

The Fayette Friends of the Animal Shelter will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June  10 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Fayette Civic Center. Anyone interested in helping to make the lives of pets in Fayette County better is encouraged to attend. There is no cost to attend, but there are many opportunities for volunteer work. All ages are welcome as long as minors are accompanied by an adult.  Volunteering is an excellent opportunity for home schooled children.

The Fayette County Republicans will meet Thursday, June 19 at 7 p.m. at the Fayette Civic Center. The guest speaker will be Secretary of State Wes Allen. All are welcome to attend.

SHADY GROVE CHURCH, located near Bluff, will have a gospel singing on Sunday, June 8 from 1 until 3 p.m. The special guest will be Pam Gardner from Mississippi.

There will be a Homecoming Camp Meeting held June 17, 18, and 19 at the Voice of Truth Worship Center in Carbon Hill. Services begin at 7 p.m. nightly.

The 55th Fayette Arts Festival is Saturday, Sept. 13,  at the  Fayette Civic Center/Art Museum from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Calling all Artists and Craftsmen to apply to sell your original, handmade art and/or craft or goods.  You can get an application at the Fayette Civic Center/Art Museum at 530 Temple Ave. N., Fayette or call 205-932-8727 or email us at fayetteartmuseum@yahoo.com to get your application today.  The application deadline is August 15, so apply quick to reserve your spot.  It's first come, first serve.

The annual Ronnie McCollum Basketball Camp will be held July 8-10 at Fayette Middle School from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily. The cost for each camper is $100. The development & skills camp is for boys and girls ages 6-18.  To register for the camp, please go to www.ronniemccollum.com.

RIVERSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH will have revival services beginning Monday, June 2 through Wednesday, June 4 at 7 p.m. Bro. Drew Self from Davis Chapel in the Northside area will bring the message each night. Pastor Craig Holliman and the congregation invite you to come and join them in worship.

The Kirkland Bluff Wayside Volunteer Fire Dept. will have a fish fry fundraiser on Saturday, June 14 at 4 p.m. at Wayside Fire Station, 12049 Hwy. 107 in Winfield. Plates will be $14 each, and consist of fish or chicken, baked beans, slaw, fries, hush puppies, drink and dessert. Fish is fresh not frozen.

Effective July 1, Fayette Transportation rates will increase. Round trips will cost $4 each. One way trips will cost $2 each. Each additional stop will cost $1. Fayette Transportation is funded by the City of Fayette, ALDOT and FTA. To schedule a ride, call (205) 442-8536.

The Whitson family reunion will be Saturday, June 14 at the Winfield Community Center. A potluck lunch will be served around noon. Call (205) 215-9885 for more information.

The registration for the 55th Fayette Arts Festival is open for artists, craftsmen/women and food vendors to apply.  You may drop by or call the Civic Center/Art Museum office at (205) 932-8727 or email fayetteartmuseum@ yahoo.com to get an application.

Church services are now being held every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Fayette Housing Authority community center on Sixth Street. Rev. Robert Freeman presiding.

Women’s AA will now meet on Thursdays at 9 a.m. at The Loft. Sometimes, women aren’t comfortable discussing all of their issues in the presence of men. Here is a safe place, the Pink Serenity Group of AA. Private entrance behind The Loft.