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City of Florence
Message Center
Alabama's Renaissance City
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The Florence City Council meeting
is scheduled for
Thursday, October 24
4:00 p.m. Work Session
5:00 p.m. Council Meeting
City Auditorium
103 South Pine Street
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YOU'RE INVITED!
Please join Mayor Holt on November 7th, 2019,
at 6 pm for the
State of the City program.
"I look forward to sharing the accomplishments of the City of Florence over the past three years, and
I am excited to provide information about upcoming opportunities for our great city!"
- Mayor Holt
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The United States was the first country in the world to require a census be performed as a mandatory part of its Constitution. Article 1, Section 2 of the US Constitution mandates that a census must be done every ten years and that representatives of Congress and direct taxes "shall be apportioned among the several states which may be included within this union, according to their respective numbers."
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Visit the Florence Census
website
for ways YOU can make a difference!
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Congratulations to Our First Responders!
The Florence Exchange Club and former
Assistant District Attorney Doug Evans recognized
Lauderdale County Deputy DiStefano as
Deputy Sheriff of the Year (Left), Sergeant Jason Fort (Middle)
as Officer
of the Year, and
Rodney Ezekiel (Right)
as
Firefighter of the year!
Thank you all for your commitment to our community!
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Essential Life Massage
118 E. Mobile Street, #107
205-410-1879
Essential Life Massage's services include professional massage therapy and bodywork. There is no additional charges for deep tissue, hot stones, or the addition of an essential oil. The time you spend at Essential Life Massage is all about assisting you toward recovery.
Click here to visit the Essential Life Massage official website, or visit them on Facebook!
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Music in the Park Fall Series
Wilson Park
Wednesdays
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
October 2nd- The Cadillac's
October 9th- David Phillips & Friends
October 16th- Jacob Adams & Katlyn Barnes
October 23rd- Jeff Hornbuckle
October 30th- Joseph Baldwin
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Amateur and professional photographer alike have an extra month to enter the
Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area's photo contest.
The contest calls for photos
that celebrate the people and places of northwest Alabama. Both amateur and professional photographers are eligible to enter. Deadline is Friday, Nov. 15. Categories are architecture, downtowns, music, Native American heritage and nature/outdoor recreation, with separate divisions in each category for amateurs and professionals.
Entries must be digital, submitted by the person who took the photo and taken within Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone or Morgan counties. Required entry forms and other criteria are available here.
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The American Association of University Women will have a meeting on T
hursday, October 17, at The McKinney Center
, on the corner of College and Seminary Streets, Florence. The meeting will begin at
5:00pm
and our speaker will be
Kate Brown of the Shoals Chamber of Commerce
. Open to the Public.
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Dress up in your spookiest witch costume, decorate your
bicycle or broom and join us
Thursday, October 17
as we fly through downtown Florence! Bring candy to throw to
the tiny goblins who will be lining the streets in anticipation
of seeing spooky witches.
Please register by Wednesday, October 2, 2019 for big savings! After that, tickets are $15 each and organized groups of 10 or more receive a special discounted rate. For groups of more
than 10, please call (256) 764-5892 to register. Witches must be
at least 15 years old to participate in the parade, but younger kids are welcome to watch and collect Halloween candy!
For more information, find us on
Facebook!
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Did Lizzie Borden really kill her parents with an ax on a hot day in August 1982? Who else could have done it?
Come to The Z (416 N. Court St., Florence) in October to see them bring the Lizzie Borden story to life! Wayne Miller (author of last season's The Belles of Whitechapel) gives us an opportunity to look at each of the theories behind the Borden murders as they are played out over and over again. Rated PG-13 for adult subject matter.
Performances are October 17-19 at 7:30 pm & October 20 at 2 pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students
Click here for tickets, or you can purchase them at the door beginning 30 minutes prior to curtain. For more information call 256-768-5586 or email at [email protected].
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SAVE THE DATE!
HAUNTED HISTORY OF UNA GHOST WALK TOUR
Thursday, October 17
Don't miss this special FUNdraiser for our beloved live lion mascots, Leo III and Una! Explore our scenic and "haunted" campus on a tour unlike any you've been on before. Our tour will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Harrison Fountain. Your guide, Debra Glass, a University of North Alabama alumna, will take you on a spine-chilling journey through the shadowed walkways and courtyards of UNA's most historic and haunted halls!
For more information and to purchase tickets please visit our
website
for this event.
Note: All funds for the care and feeding of Leo III and Una come from personal donations and sponsorships. No state or university money can be used for the care and feeding of the lions, so your support is extremely important. Half the proceeds from ticket sales from this FUNdraiser will go toward the care and feeding of Leo III and Una.
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COOKIES, CAKES & CRAFTS SALE
Benefiting Chloe's Fund
Volunteers for Chloe's Fund have been very busy creating handmade crafts for the October 18
Cookies, Cakes & Crafts Sale
! In addition to all the sweet treats people love to buy at our various sales, most of the crafts are one of a kind items. Due to the large amount of veterinary visits and surgeries, Chloe's Fund is very low and could use your help. All proceeds from the sales of baked goods and crafts benefit Chloe's Fund in helping with medical expenses for local animals.
Everything will be available from 8am-2pm on Friday, October 18 at the Florence-Lauderdale Government Building, located at 102 S. Court Street (the building with time and temperature on top) in downtown Florence.
With your help, Chloe's Fund can continue to save the lives of hundreds of animals!
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An intimate outdoor dinner experience with fellow UNA alumni and friends
- $1,500 - Gold Level: Reserved table for eight guests, table signage, logo on the menu, logo on advertisement displays at the event, and special recognition during the welcome/introductions.
- $500 - Purple Level: Two complimentary tickets, reserved seating, company logo on the menu, and special recognition during the welcome/introductions.
Individual tickets for the event are $100.00 each will include the following:
- Cocktail Social Hour - 6:00 p.m.
- Four-Cours Dinner - 7:00 p.m.
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Upcoming Concerts at the Rattlesnake Saloon
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The Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival
featuring Hit Writers for Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Eric Church and more will be on
October 25th-26th, 2019.
The festival will feature two Hit Songwriter Showcases.
It will also feature songwriters from all over the United States that will be performing at various music venues in the Shoals area. For more information and tickets, visit their
website
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We are kicking off this year's Apple Annie fundraiser and need your help! Would you be willing to support local women and children by ordering apples to share with your family, friends, employees, and customers?
To pre-order your apples, please click
here.
Don't forget to keep your eyes
peeled for the ladies in red tights in the community on Friday, November 1st. You can directly purchase apples from them, donate, or just chat about what Junior League is doing in your community.
Plus, don't miss
Apple Annie Around Town the week of October 27-November 2. Visit participating restaurants in the Shoals area and enjoy a featured menu item. Look for the table tents that will have the special for that sponsor. When you grab food or drinks from spots in our area, you're helping us to serve the Shoals. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Junior League!
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Volunteers Walk to Fight Suicide
The Annual Shoals
Out of the Darkness Community Walk
October 27, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.
Hosted by the Shoals Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
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Individual and season tickets are available now for the
2019-2020 season of Shoals Symphony at UNA. For more information
about this season's performances and ticket pricing,
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United Way of Northwest Alabama needs your donations!
United Way is partnering once again with the Homeless Care Council of Northwest Alabama and 2-1-1 Information & Referral to package homeless care kits, which will be distributed to the homeless in our community. This year we are focusing on items needed for colder months. To see a list of these items and more information on how to be involved, please click
here.
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Florence-Lauderdale Farmers Market
451 Fairground Road - Covered Facility
October: Saturdays - 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Jack O'Lantern Farms
123 East Mobile Street
Monday - Friday: 10:00am to 7:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am to 4:00pm
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3240 Roberson Road
Florence, AL 35630
(Florence Industrial Park)
Come see our brand new facility!
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Adoption Hours
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday
* Pet surrenders are by appointment only on Monday, Wednesdays, and
Fridays. Please call (256) 760-6676.
VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
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PET LICENSING ORDINANCE
The City Council adopted a pet licensing ordinance for certain dogs and cats.
The ordinance became effective May 1, 2014.
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Need to reserve a venue for your next event?
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The Club is a great place for weddings, wedding receptions, class reunions, family reunions,
and much more!
For more information
on rates, please call
(256) 760-6420.
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We love our new landscaping and invite you to come see it for yourself!
450 Country Club Drive, Florence, AL 35633
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For more trip information,
click here.
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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER
"Where Boomers and Seniors Come Together As ONE"
450 Country Club Drive
(Savannah Highway/Hwy. 20)
Florence 256-760-6420
***The Club is a drug free, alcohol free facility***
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2019 Weekly Schedule of Events
On
FRIDAYS, the Boomers and Seniors wear
RED to show support for our service men and women. Get your "CLUB" shirt the next time you visit.
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"JOINTS IN MOTION"
CHAIR EXERCISE CLASS
We will help you with your activities of daily living.
M-W-F 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
No age limit. No fees.
Class Leader: Fran "fish" Davis
Men, women, friends and family are welcome to join!
Also,
Joints in Motion
offers the opportunity for you to join them in
PRAYER AROUND THE FLAGPOLE each Monday morning after class at 9:50 a.m. to pray for our community, city, nation, first responders, troops, and families and friends of The CLUB.
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THE NUTRITION PROGRAM
(This is a NACOLG/State program)
Serving Lunch
Monday-Friday at 11:00 a.m.,
Location: The CLUB
Suggested donation $1
REQUIREMENTS
1) Must be 60 years of age
2) Must sign in and be seated by 10:30 a.m.
This program is based on age and not financial need.
Limited seating (35) available on first come first serve basis.
You must be seated by 10:30 a.m.
Feel free to come check it out!
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BEGINNING SQUARE DANCE CLASSES
with Singing River Squares
New Classes every 12 weeks!
Alabama's state dance is Folk and Square Dancing.
It's a healthy challenge that will have you stepping to the music and enjoying your new dance family. We welcome you to give it a try.
Singles, couples, families...anyone with the desire to learn is welcomed. The seasoned dancers will dance PLUS TIPS in between the beginners tips.
For more information call Fran
at The CLUB, 256-760-6642.
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BOOMERS & SENIORS TUESDAY NIGHT DANCE
6:30-9:00 p.m.
Location: The CLUB
$6 per person
The doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Singles & couples are welcome, but you must be 21 years
of age or older. Music spanning the decades is performed by
The Browns.
For more information, please call The CLUB at
256-760-6420, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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BINGO
This is offered at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. There is no fee for BINGO. Expendable type prizes are appreciated such as paper products, toothpaste, mouthwash, lotion, soap, puzzle books, and unopened snack foods. If you'd like to make a donation to our guys and gals, they would greatly appreciate it.
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GAMES
Rook, card games, board games, and dominoes are offered at The CLUB from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each morning and afternoon. There is no fee to play. Come enjoy some fun and fellowship with friends. |
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We attend
Senior Citizens Appreciation Day (SCAD)
each spring!
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We have
PICNICS at The CLUB throughout the year. Feel free to give us a call for the schedule. Due to thunderstorms that roll through our area, we have to postpone our outdoor events occasionally.
The
DULCIMERS play each fourth Thursday at The CLUB, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Come and enjoy their music!
We especially like the
MYSTERY TRIPS
and overnight trips with our friends from The CLUB. The Dam Fall Color Tour and Touring for Christmas Lights are two of our favorite annual tours along with Reelfoot Lake, the Earthquake Lake, and Tiptonville, Tennessee, during bald eagle season.
Our vegetable garden at The CLUB!
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Have a great weekend!
Mayor Steve Holt
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How to Submit Your Event, News, or Announcement:
- Public and community events or announcements can be in an email, Word document, PDF, or JPG file suitable for viewing on the web. Include graphics in JPG or PNG if possible.
- Along with your information, include your name, phone number, event name, location, date and time, and a brief description.
- IMPORTANT: Please submit your information no later than Tuesday of each week (preferably sooner). Submissions after the deadline will be added to the next week's publication. The newsletter is posted on Thursday afternoon.
- Send your information to: [email protected] or call Melinda Morgan with questions at 256-760-6408.
110 West College Street
P.O. Box 98
Florence, AL 35630
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