What's Happening

See what's happening in Selma and Dallas County.

  • Terminator Exterminating
  • Cornerstone Realty
  • Legacy Properties
  • Pinebelt Wireless
  • Frazer Group
  • Town Country Real Estate
  • St Pauls Episcopal Selma
  • First Cahawba Bank
  • State Farm Insovqfip

  • UAB Selma Family Medicine Logo

Month Flat Week Day

Sun. 30 Apr, 2017

Movies at the Walton

All day

Movie Showings on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays

For current show times and pricing, click here

Mon. 1 May, 2017

Children's Mental Health Awareness Week

Mon. 1 May, 2017 9:00 am - Sun. 7 May, 2017 10:00 pm

New Possibilities Youth Center After School Program

Mon. 1 May, 2017 3:30 pm

New Possibilities Youth Center After School Program

Monday through Thursday

Grades 6,7, & 8

3:30 pm-6:00 pm

  • Tutoring
  • Computers
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Games
  • Leadership
  • College/Career Club

Sister Kathy, Director 334-872-2359

Patrick Evans: Coordinator

Registration: Monday, August 15, 2016 3-6pm at 1108 Griffin Avenue

Sponsored by the Edmundite Missions 

 

Tue. 2 May, 2017

Children's Mental Health Awareness Week

Mon. 1 May, 2017 9:00 am - Sun. 7 May, 2017 10:00 pm

Siren Testing

Tue. 2 May, 2017 10:00 am - 10:15 am

Dallas County EMA sounds the tornado sirens the first Tuesday of the month at 10:00AM.

New Possibilities Youth Center After School Program

Tue. 2 May, 2017 3:30 pm

New Possibilities Youth Center After School Program

Monday through Thursday

Grades 6,7, & 8

3:30 pm-6:00 pm

  • Tutoring
  • Computers
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Games
  • Leadership
  • College/Career Club

Sister Kathy, Director 334-872-2359

Patrick Evans: Coordinator

Registration: Monday, August 15, 2016 3-6pm at 1108 Griffin Avenue

Sponsored by the Edmundite Missions 

 

Selma Redevelopment Authority Meeting

Tue. 2 May, 2017 4:00 pm

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

OF THE

SELMA REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

     The SELMA REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (the Authority) will hold its regular meeting of

      the Board of Directors of the Authority on the THIRD THURSDAY of each month at 4:00 PM

      in the conference room of ArtsRevive in the Carneal Building, located at 3 Church Street,

     Selma, AL, 36701, for the purpose of transacting such business or taking such action as may

     Come before the Board of Directors of the Authority.  

     SCHEDULE FOR 2017:

                        February 16, 2017

                        March 16, 2017

                        April 20, 2017

                        May 18, 2017

                        June 15, 2017

                        July 20, 2017

                        August 17, 2017

                        September 21, 2017

                        October 19, 2017

                        November 16, 2017

                        December 14, 2017 (Second Thursday due to Christmas holidays)

     These meetings are open to the public.  For further information please contact:

 

     Juanda Maxwell, Chair, NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

OF THE

SELMA REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

     The SELMA REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (the Authority) will hold its regular meeting of

      the Board of Directors of the Authority on the THIRD THURSDAY of each month at 4:00 PM

      in the conference room of ArtsRevive in the Carneal Building, located at 3 Church Street,

     Selma, AL, 36701, for the purpose of transacting such business or taking such action as may

     Come before the Board of Directors of the Authority.  

     SCHEDULE FOR 2017:

                        February 16, 2017

                        March 16, 2017

                        April 20, 2017

                        May 18, 2017

                        June 15, 2017

                        July 20, 2017

                        August 17, 2017

                        September 21, 2017

                        October 19, 2017

                        November 16, 2017

                        December 14, 2017 (Second Thursday due to Christmas holidays)

     These meetings are open to the public.  For further information please contact:

     Juanda Maxwell, Chair,

Spring Carnival

Tue. 2 May, 2017 5:00 pm - Sat. 6 May, 2017 10:00 pm

1 ticket = $1

25 tickets = $20

45 tickets = $35

Writsband = $25

 

Parking lot next to burger king 

 

tues-fri 5pm-close

sat 1pm-close

Family Karate

All day

Tang Soo Do (related to Taekwondo)

Fee: $30/family (adults encouraged) 

Scholarships available. 

Ages: Grade 2+ accompanied by an adult

Free uniforms/free month of trial classes

Sr. Kathy, 4th degree Certified Black Belt Instructor

Call 334-455-0929

Wed. 3 May, 2017

Children's Mental Health Awareness Week

Mon. 1 May, 2017 9:00 am - Sun. 7 May, 2017 10:00 pm

Spring Carnival

Tue. 2 May, 2017 5:00 pm - Sat. 6 May, 2017 10:00 pm

1 ticket = $1

25 tickets = $20

45 tickets = $35

Writsband = $25

 

Parking lot next to burger king 

 

tues-fri 5pm-close

sat 1pm-close

Weather Radio Programming

Wed. 3 May, 2017 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

WSFA is programming weather radios for free! More info: 334.613.8221

New Possibilities Youth Center After School Program

Wed. 3 May, 2017 3:30 pm

New Possibilities Youth Center After School Program

Monday through Thursday

Grades 6,7, & 8

3:30 pm-6:00 pm

  • Tutoring
  • Computers
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Games
  • Leadership
  • College/Career Club

Sister Kathy, Director 334-872-2359

Patrick Evans: Coordinator

Registration: Monday, August 15, 2016 3-6pm at 1108 Griffin Avenue

Sponsored by the Edmundite Missions 

 

Public Safety Committee Meeting

Wed. 3 May, 2017 4:00 pm

Discussing speek breakers on Cedar and McDonald

Thu. 4 May, 2017

Children's Mental Health Awareness Week

Mon. 1 May, 2017 9:00 am - Sun. 7 May, 2017 10:00 pm

Spring Carnival

Tue. 2 May, 2017 5:00 pm - Sat. 6 May, 2017 10:00 pm

1 ticket = $1

25 tickets = $20

45 tickets = $35

Writsband = $25

 

Parking lot next to burger king 

 

tues-fri 5pm-close

sat 1pm-close

National Day of Prayer

Thu. 4 May, 2017 6:30 am

National Day of Prayer

Carl C. Morgan Convention Center

6:30am

Praying for the Mayor and Selma City Council

Movies at the Walton

All day

Movie Showings on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays

For current show times and pricing, click here

New Possibilities Youth Center After School Program

Thu. 4 May, 2017 3:30 pm

New Possibilities Youth Center After School Program

Monday through Thursday

Grades 6,7, & 8

3:30 pm-6:00 pm

  • Tutoring
  • Computers
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Games
  • Leadership
  • College/Career Club

Sister Kathy, Director 334-872-2359

Patrick Evans: Coordinator

Registration: Monday, August 15, 2016 3-6pm at 1108 Griffin Avenue

Sponsored by the Edmundite Missions 

 

Family Karate

All day

Tang Soo Do (related to Taekwondo)

Fee: $30/family (adults encouraged) 

Scholarships available. 

Ages: Grade 2+ accompanied by an adult

Free uniforms/free month of trial classes

Sr. Kathy, 4th degree Certified Black Belt Instructor

Call 334-455-0929

Fri. 5 May, 2017

Children's Mental Health Awareness Week

Mon. 1 May, 2017 9:00 am - Sun. 7 May, 2017 10:00 pm

Spring Carnival

Tue. 2 May, 2017 5:00 pm - Sat. 6 May, 2017 10:00 pm

1 ticket = $1

25 tickets = $20

45 tickets = $35

Writsband = $25

 

Parking lot next to burger king 

 

tues-fri 5pm-close

sat 1pm-close

Alzheimer's Outreach Contest

Fri. 5 May, 2017 12:00 am - Sat. 6 May, 2017 12:00 am
Alzheimer's Outreach is holding a contest for Regions Bank employees that give out the most Collegiate Minting key chains, accepting a minimum of a $15.00 donation for each, will be deemed the winner. The donations will fund transmitter bracelets for the Project Lifesaver Program, an organization dedicated to searching for demented individuals and is in the process of being available in every Alabama County. For more information about the contest visit alzheimersoutreach.com or call 334-419-3610.

Movies at the Walton

All day

Movie Showings on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays

For current show times and pricing, click here

Sat. 6 May, 2017

Children's Mental Health Awareness Week

Mon. 1 May, 2017 9:00 am - Sun. 7 May, 2017 10:00 pm

Spring Carnival

Tue. 2 May, 2017 5:00 pm - Sat. 6 May, 2017 10:00 pm

1 ticket = $1

25 tickets = $20

45 tickets = $35

Writsband = $25

 

Parking lot next to burger king 

 

tues-fri 5pm-close

sat 1pm-close

Bird Walk for Beginners (& History Buffs)

Sat. 6 May, 2017 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Bird Walk for Beginners (& History Buffs)

Saturday, May 6, 2017

8:00 am – 10:00 am

 

Learn the basics of bird identification from an experienced birder on this easy two-hour walk through historic Old Cahawba Archaeological Park. Meet at the visitor’s center, rain or shine, and bring your binoculars and bird guide if you’ve got them.

 

All skill levels are welcome to attend this bird-walk. Knowledgeable birders will guide you through the identification of the birds that abound at this time of year. A wide variety ranging from the “large” (like Bald Eagles and Turkey Vultures) to Barred Owls, Brown Thrashers and Hermit Thrushes on down to White-throated Sparrows, Carolina Wrens & Chipping Sparrows may be seen. So mark your calendars and plan on joining us for a morning of bird watching at Alabama’s first state capital. Call 334-872-8058 for more information or visit www.cahawba.com or www.facebook.com/oldcahawba.

 

ADDRESS: 9518 Cahaba Rd, Orrville, AL 36767

PHONE: 334-872-8058

GPS: N 32.31963, W 87.10463

 

FEES: $8 per person

1st Morning Art Walk

Sat. 6 May, 2017 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
1st Morning Art Walk happens the first Saturday of each month from 8am-noon in beautiful downtown Selma, Alabama. Artists open their studios to the public! Check out the Facebook page for updates and specials: https://www.facebook.com/1st-Morning-Art-Walk-357587701298605/ 

 

Movies at the Walton

All day

Movie Showings on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays

For current show times and pricing, click here

Trade Day

Sat. 6 May, 2017 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

$5 admission (Children 5 & under free)

9:00am-4:00pm

More info: (334)419-3271 or (334)412-2528

May 6 is our next trade day in the park. The campsite reservations are going fast, and we only have a limited supply of modern campsites. So if you wanting to make a reservation for that weekend please call 334- 872-5846.....Also if you are wanting a spot to set up a booth they are going fast as well, they are 10.00 a spot this year as well, so you need to call Anita Ellison @ 334-419-3271 to make those reservations.....So make you plans to be here May 6, Hope to see you there !!!!!

 

An update on Trade Day. We are up to 23 vendors. Some of those coming are Hazel Grey Boutique, Groovy Girl Designs, Mama's Sweet Tooth, Connie Smith with L ularoe clothing, Denise Rushton with her special jellies and goodies, and Southern Rose Travel who will be having a drawing for a 3day/2night resort vacation. And of course the Friends of Paul M. Grist State Park will have our booth selling t-shirts and providing information on what we do. We have for food vendors so far, including the Johnson's with Gateway Baptist Church, Chef Eli, Anthony's Dogs, and Hearn's BBQ. This is not the complete list, but I will add more as we get closer to the date. Remember, May 6th at Paul M. Grist State Park. Please continue to share so we can get the word out. My contact information is 334-419-3271. Thanks for all your support!

 

Latest update on vendors for Trade Day. We currently have 36 committed to coming to the event. Jennifer Davis will be selling children's books to raise money for Relay for Life, Chuck's Metal Art, Treba Trotter with sewing and crafts, Jessica Vines with Ozark tumblers and vinyl cut outs, Tabetha Moore with wreaths, drawings, jewelry and monogrammed items, Deb Kemper selling books and hats, and Andrea Holley selling wood crafts. The Plantersville Baptist Church youth group will be selling snow cones and other goodies, Evelyn Cox will be selling deserts and lemonade, and Jewell Williamson will be making stew. This is only a small portion of the vendors, but I will be adding more as we go along. Everyone please continue to share the information about Trade Day. The word is getting out. Thanks to everyone for your support! My contact information is 334-419-3271, or you can message me on Facebook.

 

Update#3: We now have 40 vendors committed to coming to Trade Day at Paul M. Grist State Park on May 6th. Adding to the list is: Buckle and Hide, selling leather goods
Cindy Osbourne, selling vinyl cut outs
Dave Speed, the Tupperware man
Sherrer Holbrook, Premier Jewelry
Melanie Boozer, photographs and 
Photography
Dale and Ruth Boswell, The Swing Shop
Paulette James, Jewelry
Jennifer Armstrong, Just Painted arts and 
paintings
Cindy Anderson, Mary Kay cosmetics and
Personal paintings
Katie Cooper, Kliz Dyes and designs
Rita Jordan, crocheted items, wine bottle
Decorative lighting
Amanda Vinson, Southern Camilla with 
Vinyl projects and home decor
Kayla Smith, with wood art
Amber Lucas, The Pink Zebra wax melts, 
warmers, and jewelry
Tim Jones, Gumbo 
Kim Jones and Rachael Norris, crafts.

I think that is everyone so far ( putting all three list together). We are going to have Concert in the Park again and we are working on getting local talent. So far we have Jordan Harrison who won the Central Alabama talent show in 2016. Anyone else interested in participating please contact me. 334-419-3271. Thanks everyone for your support! 

 

Update#4: We have reached our 50 vendors goal for Trade Day, so we are going to extend that number to 65. This is amazing and I would like to thank everyone for their support! Here are the most recent additions:

Rustic Roots, custom furniture building. 
Mongolia Creations, recycled creations from vintage and household items and one of a kind. Beverly Huffman with "Want to be rescued"
Tracy Abbott, wood working, homemade clocks, candle holders.
Joy Brunette, yard sale items.
Ashley Brick, "It Works" health and wellness products. 
Annette Andrews, "Perfectly Posh" pampering products. 
Jamie Rose, "Thirty One" bags.
Sheila Ferrell, face painting. 
Terri Johnson, wind chimes, fused glass jewelry, and other glass art.

The activities for the children are coming along. We currently have pony rides, prize walk, and paint me a butterfly.

Again thanks everyone for your support and continue to share the information. My contact information is 334-419-3271 or you can message me on Facebook.

 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1489262174702942/ 

 

DCMGA Annual Plant Sale

Sat. 6 May, 2017 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

DCMGA Annual Plant Sale

Date:        Saturday, May 6, 2017

Time:        9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location:  Trade Days

                Paul M Grist State Park

 

                1546 Grist Road

 

Dallas County Master Gardeners Association

President:  Tina Lancaster            

Vice President: Evelyn Cox           

Secretary: Peggy Verhoff            

Check us out on Facebook;

 

Dallas County Master Gardener Association, Alabama

 

Stop by our booth to learn more about the Dallas County Master Gardeners Association. 

 

We would love to share information on how to become a Master Gardener!

There will be a variety of plants and other gardening items available for purchase.  Come out and see what we have to offer and speak with a Dallas County Master Gardener for assistance with your new plants or issues that you may be having in your personal gardens. 

 

Happy Gardening!

 

 

RED Kentucky Derby

Sat. 6 May, 2017 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, INC., Selma Alumnae Chapter would like to cordially invite you to fellowship with us for our First RED Kentucky Derby. For this inaugural event, attendance of more than 150 people is anticipated with a goal of $4,500 raised.

 

100% of all proceeds will go to support and encourage junior and senior high school students in Dallas, Lowndes, and Perry counties through the Selma Alumnae Chapter Scholarship Fund. The principal aim of this scholarship program is to offer financial support and to encourage serious and deserving students as they embark on their college studies.

We are seeking sponsorship or giveaways for this great event. On top of having your products served at the event, your company would be featured on our program for public acknowledgement. The funds would also aid in fueling the dreams of our future.

 

The Run for the Roses 

Come join

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.

Selma Alumnae Chapter

At

RED Kentucky Derby

Joseph T. Smitherman Historic Building & Museum

109 Union St.

Selma, AL 36701


Saturday, May 6, 2017 
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p. m. 
Food, Fun & Mint Juleps 

$30.00

Derby Attire

(Ladies-Don’t forget your hats & Gents-Grab your bowties)

For more information and/or to purchase tickets

Visit us at selmaalumnaedst.org or call 334-324-8351

We would be delighted to discuss this further at your convenience. Please contact using the below information.

Best regards,

Dr. Sherica B. Hatcher, President

Selma Alumnae Chapter

Yeteva M. Johnson

Red Derby Committee

 

334-324-8351