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ANNISTON CITY COUNCILMayor VAUGHN STEWART(256) 231-7691vstewart@annistonal.gov

Councilman JAY JENKINS WARD 1(256) 236-3422jjenkins@annistonal.gov

Councilman DAVID REDDICKWARD 2(256) 231-7688dreddick@annistonal.gov

Councilman SEYRAM SELASE WARD 3(256) 231-7687sselase@annistonal.gov

Councilwoman MILLIE HARRISWARD 4(256) 231-7692mharris@annistonal.gov

CITY MANAGERBrian Johnson(256) 231-7705bjohnson@annistonal.gov

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Fall is here! The school bell has rung and the leaves of our trees will soon begin to change to beautifully brilliant shades of amber, fire orange, and gold. With the changing of the season comes major changes underway in the Model City. Road improvement projects will continue in an effort to make travel safer, and histor-

ic downtown Anniston will continue to see major improve-ments through the efforts of our newly revamped Main Street Anniston department. As crisp temperatures drop later in the season, our programs at the Anniston Museum of Natural History, the Berman Museum, and the many exciting activities lined up at the Public Library

of Anniston-Calhoun County will surely have everything you need to keep the whole family cozy and busy indoors. With annual community favorites like Neewollah and Christ-mas on Noble right around the corner, the City of An-niston’s fantastic fall season is ready to get into full swing.

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Greetings Annistonians, Summertime has come and gone and

now we find the Model City on the cusp of the fall season. Highlights of these past few months include a consistently vibrant Downtown Farmers Market, Main Street Movie Nights, the Woodstock 5k and the highly successful Heritage Festival which drew in thousands of people to the City! Anniston was not only on the move with quality of life experiences, but also in the area of road construction. Greenbrier Dear Road, which is a main artery in Ward 3, has experienced a complete makeover with more paving projects soon to come. Finally, the National Park Service announced it is working to conduct a Reconnaissance Survey of Freedom Rider sites in Anniston and Calhoun County to determine if the sites meet its criteria for a new National Park! This would be a huge economic boost for the City and surrounding areas, espe-cially since National Park Service Units in Alabama generated $28.8 million in visitor spending in 2014.

As great as all of those victories have been, the Council as a whole still under-stands that there is much work to be done. One area of particular interest to me is what

we’re calling our “War on Blight.” The City of Anniston has approximately 1,500 vacant lots (some of which have dilapidated structures on them) that are either privately owned, City owned or are possessed by the State. When these lots become nuisances, the burden falls upon the City to clean them up. At the same time, this is one of those issues where there is a fairly great need but limited resources to address it.

The City has been exploring new and innovative ways to deal with this “blight.” First, we have hired three more code enforcement officers in the field which are working to ramp up our clean-up efforts. Additionally, we have created a Persistent Criminal Activity ordinance that will encourage property owners and the City to work together to remedy harmful public nuisances. I particularly like this local legis-lation because not only does it give the City a tool to more effectively fight this “War on Blight,” but it also protects citizens by:

Giving the persons in charge of the alleged nuisance properties multiple chances to clean them up and, prosecuting any citizen that makes a false complaint or report for the purpose of establishing the presence of Persistent Criminal Activity.

In sum-mary, this ordinance and our increased code enforce-ment depart-ment have only been developed to beautify our City and make it a safer place. We all must work together to make our City a more vibrant and livable space to truly embrace our strategic plan’s motto of: One City, One Vision.

In closing, I would like to thank the citi-zens of Ward 3 for allowing me the privilege of serving them. I also want to send encour-agement to the youth who are now back in school full swing. Education is truly the key that can unlock any door. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Seyram SelaseCouncilman, Ward 3 (Vice-Mayor)sselase@annistonal.gov(256) 231-7687

The Anniston City Council will hold its formal Council Meetings every 1st & 3rd

Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. There will be a pre-

meeting held at 5 p.m. prior to the formal Council Meeting. These dates are subject

to change.

JANUARY Jan. 20th

FEBRUARY: Feb. 2nd & Feb. 16th

MARCH: March 2nd & March 16th

APRIL: April 6th & April 20th

MAY: May 4th & May 18th

JUNE: June 1st & June 15th

JULY: July 6th & July 20th

AUGUST: Aug. 3rd & Aug. 17th

SEPTEMBER: Sept. 8th & Sept. 21st

OCTOBER: Oct. 5th & Oct. 19th

NOVEMBER: Nov. 2nd & Nov. 16th

DECEMBER: Dec. 7th & Dec. 21st

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2015 SCHEDULE of Anniston City Council Meetings

A Letter from WARD 3 Councilman SEYRAM SELASE

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ANNISTON HIGH SCHOOL As I am driving east on I-20 from Birming-ham to Anniston, I am listening to Shala-mar’s “A Night to Remember.” Get ready for another exciting year as we focus on our attendance and academics. Our message is “Win from Within—Building Winners @AHS.” We want to help build relationships

between our students, teachers, adminis-trators, parents and community for all of us to be winners. We want to move our students to the next level through hard

work and dedication. The administration, faculty and staff are determined to help our students reach great heights to help them to be employable and marketable for the Anniston community and throughout the United States. We want to make a toast to the community, to our Superintendent (Mr. Douthitt) and to the Anniston City School Board for helping us to make it to this point and we know you will continue to support us. Let’s make 2015-2016 for Anniston High School, “A Year to Remember.”Go Bulldogs!

Dr. Sherron JinaduPrincipal(256) 231-5010

ANNISTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Dear Parents, On behalf of the staff at Anniston Middle School, I am happy to welcome you to the

2015-2016 school year! We are looking forward to a produc-tive partnership with you to ensure our children can achieve their highest poten-tial. We recognize

that in order to be successful in school, our children need support from both the home and school. We know a strong partnership with you will make a great difference in your child’s education. We encourage you to visit our campus and share in the many activities we’ve planned throughout the year. This great Bulldawg staff and I feel privileged to educate your

children in order to build a legacy of excel-lence in our community. We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you during the school year.

Sincerely,

Kimberly GarrickPrincipal(256) 231-5020

COBB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fellow Annistonians,We’re back. Cobb Elementary School is

open for EDUCATING!I bring you greetings from Cobb Elementary School. We, the admin-istration, faculty, staff, parents, and students

are so excited about the new school year. Anyone interested in volunteering /mento-ring, please contact me (Mr. Posey) at (256) 231-5030 or (256) 689-5338. You may also email me at poseyp@anniston.k12.al.us. Be blessed and have a great day. Panther Pride Won’t Be Denied! Bulldogs lead the Way!

Phillip PoseyPrincipal(256) 231-5030

CONSTANTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hello Constantine Family and Friends!

It is with great pleasure that I take this time to welcome each of you to the 2015-2016 school year at Constantine Elementary School. I would like to extend

a very special welcome to our new family members. I am eagerly anticipating another successful and rewarding year at our school. Our theme for this year is: Helping Every-one Reach Outcomes HERO!!! There is a HERO inside of each of us!Constantine Elementary has very talented and passionate teachers and staff members who are about their daily work with our students. Everyone’s primary goal here at Constantine is to provide the most effective instructional programs and a successful learning community for all of our students. Our teachers and staff members continue their professional learning throughout the school year in many ways to fine-tune and learn more about the best teaching strategies for our children. We solicit your input and

support throughout the year. You will be given an opportunity to join the wonderful Constantine PTO during our Open House and throughout the year.

Your partner in education,

Sheila Chatman Ball Principal(256) 231-5040

FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOLDear Friends:As headmaster at Faith Christian School, I would like to thank the City of Annis-ton for this opportunity to tell you about our programs. Faith Christian School is a college preparatory, non-denominational Christian School with students represent-

ing a wide variety of Christian denominations. However, a common philosophy shared by all members of the Faith Christian School family is our belief in Jesus

Christ as the Son of God who died for our sins and arose from the dead to save us with his loving grace.Please let me encourage you to contact me and schedule an appointment if you are in-terested in enrolling your children. I would love the opportunity to provide you with a tour of our campus, answer any questions you may have, and introduce you and your children to faculty, staff, and students, so that you may learn firsthand the loving relation-ships and dedication shared by our educators and students.

With the Peace of Christ,

Robert Philips Headmaster(256) 236-4499

GOLDEN SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Dear Golden Springs Elementary School Parents, Guardians, Community and all

Stakeholders:Welcome to Golden Springs Elementary School for the 2015-2016 School Year. We are overjoyed with the

amazing possibilities for our school and feel confident that with team effort, goals will be achieved to elevate school progress. Promot-

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ing an early learning environment is import-ant to the academic and social development of children. With this said, we welcome a new addition of a Pre-K class, giving us a total of three classes serving children from ages 3-4.This year’s theme is “Students Having Opportunities for Excellence and Suc-cess (S.H.O.E.S).” We invite collaborative creative efforts from stakeholders (parents, community, faculty, and staff) to raise the bar and close the achievement gap. Together we will build a positive school culture which values every child, promotes critical think-ing, and provides a joyful learning experi-ence and academic achievement.

Sincerely,

Betty MerriweatherPrincipal(256) 231-5050

RANDOLPH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Dear Parents/Guardians and Students:Welcome back to Randolph Park Elemen-tary School for the 2015-2016 school year.

I hope you have had an enjoyable summer and that your children are ready to return for the coming school year. In preparation for this year,

the School has been cleaning and preparing our classrooms for our students. Teachers have received additional training to pro-vide even higher quality instruction in our classrooms in lesson design, Common Core State Standards, reading, and mathematics. We are doing this to accomplish our vision of “providing a premier education in a 21st century learning environment to develop tomorrow’s responsible leaders.”Please join us for our annual Back to School Night on September 10, 2015 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. to learn about the school, meet the teachers, pick up mid-term report cards and support the PTO.

Sincerely,

Teresia J. HallPrincipal (256) 231-5080

TENTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Dear Parents, Families and Friends,I am excited about the 2015-16 school year.

Tenth Street Elementary School has a dedicated and passionate faculty, supportive parents and creative, energetic stu-dents. We are going to do great things together this

school year. I am also excited to share some of the exciting activities and programs at Tenth Street Elementary School. Tenth Street Elementary School offers educational field trips, art, music, drama, dance, enrichment, and sports activities.As our mission statement reads, “Through the commitment of faculty, staff, students, parents and stakeholders, the Anniston City Schools System aspires to be a community of leaders utilizing individualized instruction and innovative resources to develop confi-dent, life-long learners.”

Sincerely,

Dexter CopelandPrincipal(256) 231-5090

THE DONOHO SCHOOL We are looking forward to another out-standing year at The Donoho School. After

a productive summer, the start of school brings new, exciting additions to our campus, our

faculty, and our students in all divisions. Our lower school campus has been refurbished with extensive renovations throughout. We are introducing a campus-wide Engineering and Design program, including Robotics and Maker Space, and we also recently completed significant technology upgrades across cam-pus. We welcome you to stop by and visit us on campus to learn more about our highest caliber programs in academics, athletics, and the fine arts. Be sure to mark your calendars for our fall Open House: Sunday, October 18 at 2:00 p.m. It’s great to be a Donoho Falcon!

Best Regards,

Dr. James HutchinsHead of School(256) 237-5477

MUSEUMSCHOOL TOURS & WINTER HOURSTeachers, did you know that there is a place not far away where you can take your class on an amazing journey … Travel across the world and back through time in Anniston’s two incredible Museums! Experience the wonders of the natural world and the mysteries of the past in our awe-inspiring Exhibit Halls! It’s learning, come to life! In Anniston Museum of Natural History’s seven permanent Exhibit Halls, you’ll make your way from the time of the dinosaurs to the time of the Pharaohs, and travel from the hot sands of the Gulf Coast to the frozen tundra of the Arctic–all in one day! Next door, in Berman Museum of World History’s four permanent Exhibit Halls, introduce your class to history’s heroes and villains, ride west with cowboys and settlers, then sail east to the exotic orient–all without a passport! No textbook can compare to the exciting, educational, and curriculum-friendly exhibits waiting for you in Anniston’s two world-class museums. Download and print grade-appropriate scavenger hunts directly from our websites. Options available to book guided, unguided and specialty tours for all grades. For an extra fee, add on an amazing live animal experience! It’s easy to book a tour of one or both of these exceptional Museums: e-mail gmorey@annistonmuseum.org or call (256) 237-6766 x 302. Want to learn more? Visit the “tours” section at www.annistonmuseum.org or www.bermanmsueum.org, and be sure to follow us on Facebook!

Winter hours begin in September:Closed Mondays, Labor Day through Memorial Day; Open Tue-Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Last admission at 4:30 p.m. dailyNo tickets are sold after 4:30 p.m. in order to assure that visitors have ample time to view and enjoy the Museums.Please note: Some areas of the Museums, such as Anniston Museum’s Nature Space and Museum Store, close earlier than the main Exhibit Halls. Call (256) 237-6766 for more information.

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ATHE PROGRESS AFD & AHS

The Anniston Fire Department has teamed up with the

Anniston City School System for a new Student First Responder Training Program aimed at giving high school students hands-on training for careers as firefighters and first responders.

“This quality program opens a new and rewarding career path for our students,” said Mayor Vaughn Stewart. “I urge them all to give it careful consideration.”

The program began on Aug. 10, the first day of school for ACS students, and has since enlisted the talents of several ambitious seniors from Anniston High School’s Career Tech department.

“We’re allowing some of our best 10 or 12 students who are career-ready to participate in the program,” said ACS Superintendent Darren Douthitt.

“We want it to be something that grows and we want to train students who are serious.”

The program will be split up between firefighter training, known as Firefighter 160, and Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) training, and culminates upon each senior’s graduation from AHS in 2016.

Each student will undergo an intense certification and physical training process, and must pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test, also known as the CPAT.

According to the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission, CPAT candidates must wear

a 50-pound vest to simulate the weight of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and firefighter protective clothing. An additional 25 pounds, using two 12.5-pound weights that simulate a high-rise pack (hose bundle), is added to their shoulders for the stair climb event portion of the test.

“If they want this job, they’ll know by the end of this program,” said AFD Training Officer Johnnie Phelps. “We’re going to immerse them in the life of a firefighter.”

The CPAT is just one of many certifications needed for the Firefighter 160 portion of the program that doubles as the first level of training every firefighter must complete, known as Firefighter I Training.

During Firefighter 160, students will also learn the proper way to carry fire extinguishers and fire ladders, how to drive a fire truck, and will undergo numerous simulation exercises, including a mobile home fire simulator where students will have to put out a live fire.

“It’s not easy at all but you have to have that if you want to work as a firefighter in the United States,” said Phelps.

In addition to physical aptitude, each student must hit the books both at AHS and in the classroom at AFD’s Fire Station #1 with “The Essentials of Firefighting,” and an Emergency Medical Responder textbook designed to lay out the basics of being a first responder.

Students’ EMR training will also include HeartSaver CPR Certification, a very important requirement for all EMRs.

“My goal when they get out of this program is for them to come to work for Anniston Fire, or if they want to go anywhere else, to be able to start that work right out the door,” Phelps said.

“Once they graduate, I can put them through a five-week bridge program, so when they finish up here in Anniston they don’t have to travel anywhere else for that training. After that, they’re ready to hire.”

The program works two-fold for the Anniston Fire Department.

Not only does AFD have the important task of teaching and training future firefighters and EMRs, they also have the prime opportunity to create and maintain a pipeline of talented, certified, and diverse young people from the Anniston community.

“With the program being homegrown, they’re familiar with me and with the staff,” said AFD Chief Tony Taylor.

“Hopefully they want to stay here at Anniston Fire and find out that being a firefighter is not a bad idea and that being in public safety is not a bad idea.

It will do nothing but make our department better and this is the key I think.”

CITY DEPARTMENTSBRIAN JOHNSON, City Manager(256) 231-7705bjohnson@annistonal.gov

ALAN ATKINSON, City Clerk(256) 231-7710aatkinson@annistonal.gov

STEVEN FOLKS, PARD Director(256) 236-8221sfolks@annistonal.gov

CORY SALLEY, Director of Finance(256) 231-7780csalley@annistonal.gov

ERIC BASINGER, Director of Economic Development (256) 241-7162ebasinger@annistonal.gov

TONY TAYLOR, Fire Chief(256) 231-7647ttaylor@annistonal.gov

SHANE DENHAM, Police Chief(256) 238-1800sdenham@annistonal.gov

TOBY BENNINGTON, Director of Planning(256) 231-7724tbennington@annistonal.gov

ROBERT J. DEAN, JR., Public Works Director(256) 231-7742rdean@annistonal.gov

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AFD & AHS PARTNER FOR STUDENT FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING PROGRAM

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ATHE PROGRESS PUBLIC SAFETY

ANNISTON CITY MEETING CENTER1615 Noble Street (256) 231-7675

Ugandan Thunder Concert Sept. 17 @ 6 p.m.

AQUATIC & FITNESS CENTER130 Summerall Gate Road (256) 847-7349

Scuba ClassTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6 p.m.

Swim Lessons begin in September Call for days and times

Barracudas Swim Team Home MeetSept. 26 @ 9 a.m.

TaekwondoMon. & Wed @ 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Fright Night Stroke & StrideOct. 20 @ 6 p.m.

Lifeguard ClassDec. 17-20

CARVER COMMUNITY CENTER720 West 14th Street (256) 231-7630

Afterschool Activity Programs Mon. – Thu.

Dance LineMondays @ 5 p.m.

StorytimeMondays @ 5 p.m.

PoetryTuesdays @ 5 p.m.

We Can HealthWednesdays @ 6 p.m.

Family NightThursdays @ 5 p.m.

Community GardenSaturdays @ 9 a.m.

West Anniston WalkersSaturdays @ 10 a.m.

NORWOOD HODGES COMMUNITY CENTER3125 Spring Valley Rd (256) 231-7627

Afterschool Activity Program Mon. – Fri.

Zumba Mondays & Thursdays @ 5:15 p.m.

Taekwondo Mondays & Wednesdays @ 6 p.m.

Pound Mondays @ 7 p.m.

Indoor Soccer Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 7 p.m.

Cardio Tennis Saturdays @ 10:30 a.m.

Fall Break CampOctober 12-16 @ 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

SOUTH HIGHLAND COMMUNITY CENTER229 South Allen Avenue (256) 231-7659

Adult Volleyball Mondays @ 6 p.m. (Does not meet Nov. 23)

Kickball Sept. 8 & 12 @ 4 p.m.

Tiny Tot Fun Day Sept. 10 & 24 @ 2 p.m.

Dodgeball Oct. 6, 13 & 20 @ 4:30 p.m.

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Mark your calendars! Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 4-10 and seeks to inform the public about fire safety and

prevention strategies to keep families and homes safe across the country. According to the National Fire Protection Association, this year’s theme is “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep: Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm!” The key message of this year’s Fire Prevention Week

campaign is to install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of your home, including the basement. Larger homes may need more alarms. In June, AFD partnered with the American Red Cross for a Home Fire Preparedness Campaign aimed at decreasing the incidence of fire deaths and injuries in our local communities by 25 percent through increasing the prevalence of early detection and warning. This new five-year program allows local residents to request to have smoke detectors installed in their homes at no cost to them and receive a free fire safety and disaster preparedness presentation.

The Anniston Police Citizen’s Advisory Committee has been established to

foster better communication between local law enforcement and the Anniston community.

The council consists of David Baker, Carol Bush, Marcus Dunn, General Jackson, Phillip Keith, and Maggie Burn Owens.

Meetings are held regularly at locations across the City and serve as a place for residents to bring their concerns to the Committee and local law enforcement officials face-to-face.

“We have been charged with the task of bringing trust back to the community and police department,” said APCAC Chairman David Baker.

“It’s going to take both the community and police department to make a better change in terms of community policing and communication.”

Since its creation in 2014 by the Anniston City Council, Baker said that the APCAC has been working to strengthen trust and create a working relationship with the police department.

“We have had several meetings with the police department and we are constantly reaching out to the community to make sure their concerns are getting to the police department,” Baker said.

“The bridges we are trying to build between the police and the community are being built at a slow steady pace, but we are ultimately going to make it across the sea.”

The Anniston Police Department remains dedicated to keeping our communities safe and providing professional law enforcement and related services for citizens within the city limits and police jurisdiction.

“Please be mindful that the police department must do their job and we as the community must respond by doing our job,” Baker said.

“Anniston is a beautiful place and it’s up to us to keep it that way.”

The next APCAC meeting has been scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at the Carver Community Center, located at 720 West 14th Street.

Contact Anniston Public Information Officer Aziza Jackson at (256) 231-7722 or at ajackson@annistonal.gov for more information.

AFD: FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

APD: ANNISTON POLICE CITIZEN’S ADVISORY COMMIT TEE

FAST FACTS ABOUT FIRE:► Half of home fire deaths result from fires reported

between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when most people are asleep. Only one in five home fires were reported during these hours.

► One quarter of home fire deaths were caused by fires that started in the bedroom. Another quarter resulted from fires in the living room, family room or den.

► Three out of five home fire deaths happen from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.

► Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half.

Learn more about Fire Prevention Week at http://www.firepreventionweek.org

*Contact our community centers for a full listing of activities & events.

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ATHE PROGRESS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Main Street Anniston is getting a makeover.

Brian Watson and Charity Duncan are the two latest additions to Main Street Anniston that will now serve as a branch of the City of Anniston’s department of Economic Development.

Watson has been named as the new director of Main Street Anniston.

Charity Duncan, who has served as the event coordinator for the Spirit of Anniston for the last eight years, will serve as Main Street Anniston’s event coordinator.

“I am pleased to serve in this capacity for the mayor, the city council, the city manager, and the wonderful people of Anniston,” Watson said.

“I am blessed both with the innumerable opportunities for growth and enrichment that lie ahead for Main Street and with the terrific

support among the merchants in the Downtown Anniston Historic District.”

Main Street Alabama began in 2009 and incorporated in 2010 to serve as state coordinator of the Main Street program. It follows a 30-year-old model for community revitalization that has seen great success nationwide. A nonprofit organization, Main Street Alabama stresses public-private partnerships, broad community engagement, and strategies that create jobs, spark new investment, attract visitors, and spur growth. Main Street builds on the authentic history, culture, and attributes of specific places, to bring sustainable change.

“The City of Anniston is fortunate to have such talented individuals as Mr. Watson and Ms. Duncan to lead its efforts to further enhance the city core,” said Mayor Vaughn Stewart.

“Downtowns across the country are being transformed into livable, walkable and vibrant destinations. The same will happen here in Anniston!”

Watson said that one important goal for the Main Street of Anniston will be to implement Main Street Alabama’s 4-Point Approach (Organization, Promotion, Design, and Economic Restructuring) in order to accomplish their aim of revitalizing and invigorating Main Street.

“Of course, all of our efforts will be instituted in conjunction with local groups, merchants, and city leaders in our joint effort to spark renewed interest in Anniston’s downtown while preserving the historic integrity of our city,” Watson said.

For more information about Main Street Anniston please visit the Main Street Anniston office at 1018 Noble Street between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or email Main Street Anniston Director Brian Watson at bwatson@annistonal.gov.

Revitalizing Main Street Anniston

The corner of 10th and Noble streets.

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ADOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE (DDI): A façade grant and interior investment program that helps to “cost share” on an up to dollar-for-dollar basis on improvements that are made to awarded projects based on the uses of funds outlined in the DDI application package. The purpose of the Downtown Anniston Historic District Incentive Program is to encourage private property owners on Noble Street between ninth and 15th streets to invest in the Downtown Anniston Historic District (DAHD).

MAIN STREET MOVIES: A component of the City of Anniston’s Strategic Plan to revitalize historic downtown Anniston while improving quality of life opportunities for citizens, Main Street Movies brought family-friendly films such as “Despicable Me,” “Grease,” and “Annie” to the big screen this summer. Each film debuted at dusk on the second Saturdays of June, July, and August respectively, on a 12-foot inflatable screen on the corner of 12th and Noble streets and were free and open to the public. Main Street Movies, along with activities such as 4th Fridays, serve as another extension of the City’s efforts to revitalize down-town Anniston through reoccurring community activities that are fun, family friendly, and free to the public.

NEEWOLLAH: This annual fall festival promises to be even bigger and better this year! Neewollah will celebrate its third year in historic downtown Anniston with a variety of fun fall festival activities that include hay rides, live music, arts & crafts, pumpkin & scarecrow decorating, a treat walk, carnival games, demonstrations, and exhibits. The 3rd annual Neewollah on Noble Fall Festival (Halloween spelled backwards) will take place on Saturday, Oct. 31st. Main Street Anniston, in its partnership with the city and its leaders, hopes this festival will create pride, faith and re-newed interest in downtown, build loyalty, knowledge and respect for protection of the City’s downtown buildings, and showcase a vibrant place to visit in order to shop, eat, live, work and play. Downtown is alive and vibrant, and is open for business. Main Street Anniston is ready to show it off and will get that chance on Oct. 31st.

CHRISTMAS ON NOBLE: Although we still have quite a bit of time before sleigh bells start ringing, Main Street Anniston is already busy planning downtown’s annual Christmas festival. Christmas on Noble will be here before you know it. Organizers are currently finalizing details, however certain staples such as horse carriage rides, door-to-door downtown carolers, Disney characters, Christmas shopping, and photos with Santa Claus can be expected again this year. In addition to spreading holiday cheer to the Anniston community, Main Street Anniston also gets an opportunity to promote the City’s downtown assets which include local businesses. By closing four blocks of Noble Street and offering a festive family-friendly environment, Christmas on Noble allows guests near and far a place to relax and get into the holiday spirit, while exploring the history, heritage and architectural beauty of the structures built by the founding fathers of the City. Stay tuned for more details as they become available, and trust that Noble Street is the place to be this holiday season!

101 Bicycle Sale(334) 315-279833 W 10th Street, Anniston AL 36201

3-Style Pizza(205) 873-92861101 S Quintard Avenue, Anniston AL 36201

African Braiding Creation(470) 422-8715309 Quintard Avenue, Anniston AL 36201

Alexander’s The Great Events(256) 831-8050524 Quintard Avenue, Anniston AL 36201

A New You Salon & Spa LLC(256) 624-6906328 E Blue Mountain Road, Anniston AL 36201

B&B Concrete Repair*(256) 237-2154318 S Christine Avenue, Anniston AL 36207

Better Choice Vending LLC*(256) 591-1725818 Hillyer High Road, Anniston AL 36207

Chris & John Bail Bonding LLC(256) 473-6674103 Old Gadsden Highway, Anniston AL 36201

Chris Messer(256) 236-7222228 E 14th Street, Anniston AL, 36207

Clay Automotive LLC(256) 396-21555560 McClellan Boulevard, Anniston AL 36201

Cottaquilla Copper LLC*(256) 283-6496411 Terry Road, Anniston AL 36207

Danny Isbell Transportation LLC(205) 492-33961003 Front Street, Anniston AL 36201

Divine Help In-home Care & Assistance(256) 499-16371313 Noble Street, Anniston AL 36201

Edible Kreations*(256) 454-26611535 Woodstock Avenue, Anniston AL 36207

Effina’s Downtown(256) 770-4830919 Noble Street, Anniston AL 36201

E & V Fish Market(256) 342-5140280 E Glade Road, Anniston AL 36206

Erick’s Lawn/Auto Care SVCS*(225) 525-74302225 Paul Circle, Anniston AL 36201

Family & Therapeutic Services(334) 517-61507 E 13th Street Ste. 225, Anniston AL 36201

Furnish Hill Contracting*(256) 691-60481805 Bancroft Avenue, Anniston AL 36201

Harbor Freight Tools #582(818) 836-50013226 McClellan Boulevard, Anniston AL 36201-2124

Heavy Metal Automotive LLC(256) 624-6510225 S Wilmer Avenue, Anniston AL 36201

HRD Design & Apparel(256) 689-5364701 S Noble Street, Anniston AL 36201

JBL Lawn Care*(256) 452-65011021 Berkshire Drive, Anniston AL 36207

JLM Contracting*(256) 343-9430206 Rockwood Drive, Anniston AL 36207

Kissel Entertainment LLC(205) 280-85951510 S Quintard Avenue, Anniston AL 36201

Liberty Tax Service(256) 624-6812807 S Quintard Avenue, Anniston AL 36201

LMC Mobile Simply Prepaid T-Mobile(205) 566-32271010 S Quintard Avenue, Anniston AL 36201

Lowry Toy Poodles*(256) 624-64641013 Sugarloaf Lane, Anniston AL 36207

M&T Enterprise LLC*(256) 452-85911605 Danbury Lane, Anniston AL 36207

Noah’s General Store(256) 283-91111414 Wilmer Avenue, Anniston AL 36201

Ocean Buffet(256) 624-6267600 S Quintard Avenue, Anniston AL 36201

Parkwin Convenience Store(256) 454-47881625 Parkwin Avenue, Anniston AL 36201

Premiere Company*(256) 222-5981516 Hillyer High Road, Anniston AL 36207

Pritchett’s(256) 435-28611128 Clydesdale Avenue, Anniston AL 36201

Richard Sawyer*(256) 238-964321 Diane Hills Road, Anniston AL 36207

Sadaqa(713) 545-30421268 Ravenwood Drive, Anniston AL 36207

Scorpion Zone LLC(256) 343-10972930 McClellan Boulevard, Anniston AL 36201

Scott Holder Construction* (256) 405-86591707 McDaniel Avenue, Anniston AL, 36201

Sustainable Solutions(256) 835-90171400 Commerce Boulevard Ste. 11, Anniston AL 36207

The Country Kitchen(256) 343-8351512 W 15th Street, Anniston AL 36201

TK LLC(818) 939-47313130 McClellan Boulevard, Anniston AL 36201

Top Notch Trendsetters*(256) 283-09421716 Moore Avenue, Anniston AL 36201

Tower Loan of Anniston(256)241-70103210 McClellan Boulevard, Anniston AL 36204

Trinity Lynx LLC(256) 343-19332700 Brighton Avenue, Anniston AL 36201

Wicked Game Tattoo & Piercing Studio(256) 706-91645900 McClellan Boulevard, Anniston AL 36206

Yaya(770) 905-21051030 S Quintard Avenue, Anniston AL 36201

NEW BUSINESS...IN THE MODEL CITYThis comprehensive list is based on the City’s finance department records that reflect an array of business licenses issued since January 2015. This list does not reflect the additional number of ownership-change business licenses issued this year.

*Home-based

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AHS Football Game vs. Mortimer Jordan TBD Home

Progress Reports Issued Anniston City Schools

Early Release/PD Half Day Anniston City Schools

APCAC Meeting - 5:30 p.m. Carver Community Center

Anniston City Council Meeting 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers/City Hall

Anniston City Council Meeting 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers/City Hall

AHS Football Games. Hayden - TBD Away

AHS Football Game vs. Lincoln TBD - Home

Anniston Barracudas Swim Team Home Meet - 9 a.m. Aquatic & Fitness Center

AHS Football Game vs. (Open)

Lego League 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County

Ugandan Thunder Concert 6 p.m. Anniston City Meeting Center

Back-to-School Dance 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Wiggins Community Center

Wiggins CC Stage Play Anniston High School Auditorium

Tiny Tot Fun Day - 2 p.m. South Highland Community Center

Tiny Tot Fun Day - 2 p.m. South Highland Community Center

Kickball - 4 p.m. South Highland Community Center

Kickball - 4 p.m. South Highland Community Center

Anniston City Council Meeting - 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers/City Hall

The Colors of Cuba - 2 p.m. Public Library of Annis-ton-Calhoun County

September Stars “4 p.m., 4:30 p.m. & 5 p.m.” Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County

Coffee House Book Chat Public Library of Annis-ton-Calhoun County

Craft Day 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County

Labor Day See List of Holiday Closings

Teen Manga Book Club 4 p.m. - Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County

The Downtown Market 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Moore Avenue

The Downtown Market 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Moore Avenue

Suds-fest 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Berman Museum

Evans Litigation Scholarship Fund If you answered YES and were the owner of residential property in Calhoun County between 1999 to 2010, you may qualify for $250 to $500 nancial assistancefor each piece of property owned.

Qualiied applicants must be:

Evans Litigation Scholarship Fund If you answered YES and were the owner of residential property in Calhoun County between 1999 to 2010, you may qualify for

Applications must be submitted by April 16, 2016.

Apply online, click the QR code or call for information: Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama 256-231-5160 or www.yourcommunity rst.org

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Anniston City Council Meeting5:30 p.m.Council Chambers/City Hall

Anniston City Council Meeting5:30 p.m.Council Chambers/City Hall

Neighborhood Cleanup9 a.m.-12 p.m. - Meets at the City of Anniston Armory

Early Release/PD Half Day Anniston City Schools

AHS vs. SpringvilleTBD-Away

AHS F vs. MoodyTBD-Home/Homecoming

AHS Football Game vs. St. Clair CountyTBDAway

AHS Football Game vs. AlexandriaTBD-Home

AHS Football Game vs. Fort PayneTBD-Home/Senior Night

Fall Break-Oct. 12-16Anniston City SchoolsSacred Heart Catholic SchoolFall Break - Oct. 12 & 13The Donoho School

Report Cards IssuedAnniston City Schools

Fright Night Stroke & Stride-6 p.m.Aquatic & Fitness Center

Table Tennis Tournament5 p.m. - South Highland Community Center

Table Tennis Tournament5 p.m. - South Highland Community Center

Tiny Tot Crafts - 2 p.m. South Highland Community Center

Tiny Tot Crafts2 p.m. - South Highland Community Center

Youth Dance - 6 p.m.-9 p.m.Wiggins Community Center

Free Play Tournament - NoonWiggins Community Center

Halloween Havoc - 6 p.m.Wiggins Community Center

Every Picture Tells a Story: The Storytelling of Norman Rockwell2 p.m. - Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County

Teen Manga Book Club4 p.m. - Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County

Lego League - Oct. 1010 a.m.-5 p.m. - Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County

Creepy CrittersOct. 15 - Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County

Virtual Tour of Highland Cemetery2 p.m. Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County

That Puppet Guy’s Fall Show4 p.m. - Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County

Craft Day - 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Public Library of Anniston

Coffee House Book ChatPublic Library of Anniston

Neewollah on NobleNoble Street/Downtown Anniston

Anniston City Council Meeting - 5:30 p.m.Council Chambers/City Hall

Anniston City Council Meeting - 5:30 p.m.Council Chambers/City Hall

Veterans Day See List of Holiday Closings

Thanksgiving Day See List of Holiday Closings

Fooseball - 6 p.m.South Highland Community Center

Fooseball - 6 p.m.South Highland Community Center

Youth Dance 6 p.m.-9 p.m.Wiggins Community Center

Arts & Crafts - 4 p.m.Wiggins Community Center

Creative Writing - 5 p.m.Wiggins Community Center

Teen Manga Book Club4 p.m. - Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County

Lego League10 a.m.-5 p.m.Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County

Craft Day8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.Public Library of Anniston

Coffee House Book ChatPublic Library of Anniston

Progress Reports IssuedAnniston City Schools

Fall Break - Nov. 23-27Faith Christian School

Labor Day Closings (Monday, Sept. 7) Veterans Day Closings (Wednesday, Nov. 11) Thanksgiving Day Closings (Thursday, Nov. 26)Anniston City Hall Anniston City Hall Anniston City Hall (Nov. 26 & 27)PARD Community Centers PARD Community Centers PARD Community Centers (Nov. 26 & 27)Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County (Nov. 26 & 27)Anniston City School System Anniston City School System Anniston Museum of Natural HistoryFaith Christian School Faith Christian School Berman MuseumSacred Heart Catholic School Sacred Heart Catholic School *Early dismissal at 1 p.m. Anniston City School System (Nov. 25-27)The Donoho School Faith Christian School (Nov. 23-27) *Also serves as Fall Break Sacred Heart Catholic School (Nov. 25-27) The Donoho School (Nov. 25-27)

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Craft Day 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County

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SeptemberONGOING EVENTS INLabor Day Sept. 7 See List of Holiday ClosingsAnniston City Council Meeting Sept 8 & 21 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers/City HallAPCAC Meeting Sept 15 5:30 p.m. Carver Community CenterAnniston City Council Meeting Sept. 7 & 21 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers/City HallEarly Release/PD Half Day Sept. 4 Anniston City SchoolsProgress Reports Issued Sept. 9 Anniston City SchoolsAHS Football Game vs. Mortimer Jordan Sept. 4 TBD HomeAHS Football Game vs. Hayden Sept. 11 TBD AwayAHS Football Game vs. Lincoln Sept. 18 TBD HomeAHS Football Game vs. (Open) Sept. 25 Anniston Barracudas Swim Team Home Meet Sept. 26 9 a.m. Aquatic & Fitness CenterKickball Sept. 8 & 12 4 p.m. South Highland Community CenterTiny Tot Fun Day Sept. 10 & 24 2 p.m. South Highland Community CenterWiggins CC Stage Play Sept. 25 Anniston High School AuditoriumBack-to-School Dance Sept. 11 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Wiggins Community CenterUgandan Thunder Concert Sept. 17 6 p.m. Anniston City Meeting CenterTeen Manga Book Club Sept. 10 4 p.m. Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun CountyLego League Sept. 12 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun CountyThe Colors of Cuba Sept. 15 2 p.m. Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun CountyCoffee House Book Chat Sept. 24 Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun CountySeptember Stars Sept. 29 4 p.m., 4:30 p.m. & 5 p.m. Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun CountyCraft Day Sept. 30 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun CountyClasses start at Anniston/Calhoun County Extension of Birmingham Theological Seminary Sept. 8

THE 2015FALL CALENDARONGOING EVENTS

Hip & Happenin’CITY OF ANNISTON NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUPOur Code Enforcement department will host a City of Anniston Neighborhood Cleanup day from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10. Volunteers will meet at the City of Anniston Armory, located at 2501 McClellan Boulevard to pick up supplies, and break off into groups that will be assigned to designated areas throughout the City that need litter cleanup. All supplies will be provided. This year, the theme will be Alabama vs. Auburn where cleanup volunteers will wear their favorite team’s gear. A barbecue will follow the cleanup. Electronic recycling will also be offered this year. Call Sr. Code Enforcement Officer Tana Bryant at (256) 231-7733 for more information.

NEEWOLLAHThis annual fall festival promises to be even bigger and better this year! Neewollah will celebrate its third year in historic downtown Anniston with a variety of fun fall festival activities that include hay rides, live music, arts & crafts, pumpkin & scarecrow decorating, a treat walk, carnival games, demonstrations, and exhibits. The 3rd annual Neewollah on Noble Fall Festival (Halloween spelled backwards) will take place on Saturday, Oct. 31. Contact Charity Duncan at cduncan@annistonal.gov for more information.

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OctoberONGOING EVENTS IN

Anniston City Council Meeting Oct. 5 & 19 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers/City HallCity of Anniston Neighborhood Cleanup Oct. 10 9a.m.-12p.m. Meets at the City of Anniston ArmoryEarly Release/PD Half Day Oct. 9 Anniston City SchoolsAHS Football Game vs. Springville Oct. 2 TBD AwayAHS Football Game vs. Moody Oct. 9 TBD Home/HomecomingAHS Football Game vs. St. Clair County Oct. 16 TBD AwayAHS Football Game vs. Alexandria Oct. 23 TBD HomeAHS Football Game vs. Fort Payne Oct. 30 TBD Home/Senior NightFall Break Oct. 12-16 Anniston City SchoolsFall Break Oct. 12-16 Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolFall Break Oct. 12 & 13 The Donoho SchoolReport Cards Issued Oct. 21 Anniston City SchoolsFright Night Stroke & Stride Oct. 20 6 p.m. Aquatic & Fitness CenterTable Tennis Tournament Oct. 14 & 28 5 p.m. South Highland Community CenterTiny Tot Crafts Oct. 8 & 22 2 p.m. South Highland Community CenterYouth Dance Oct. 2 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Wiggins Community CenterFree Play Tournament Oct. 10 Noon Wiggins Community CenterHalloween Havoc Oct. 29 6 p.m. Wiggins Community CenterEvery Picture Tells a Story: The Storytelling of Norman Rockwell Oct. 6 2 p.m. Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun CountyTeen Manga Book Club Oct. 8 4 p.m. Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun CountyLego League Oct. 10 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun CountyCreepy Critters Oct. 15 Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun CountyVirtual Tour of Highland Cemetery Oct. 20 2 p.m. Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun CountyThat Puppet Guy’s Fall Show Oct. 27 4 p.m. Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun CountyCraft Day Oct. 28 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun CountyCoffee House Book Chat Oct. 29 Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun CountyNeewollah on Noble Oct. 31 Noble Street/Downtown Anniston

NovemberONGOING EVENTS IN

Veterans Day Nov. 11 See List of Holiday ClosingsAnniston City Council Meeting Nov. 2&16 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers/City HallThanksgiving Day Nov. 26 See List of Holiday ClosingsFooseball Nov. 4 & 18 6 p.m. South Highland Community CenterYouth Dance Nov. 6 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Wiggins Community CenterArts & Crafts Nov. 9 4 p.m. Wiggins Community CenterCreative Writing Nov. 23 5 p.m. Wiggins Community CenterTeen Manga Book Club Nov. 12 4 p.m. Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun CountyLego League Nov. 14 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun CountyCraft Day Nov. 25 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun CountyCoffee House Book Chat Nov. 26 Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun CountyProgress Reports Issued Nov. 18 Anniston City SchoolsFall Break Nov. 23-27 Faith Christian School

The Anniston Progress Community Calendar is tentative. Please contact the event’s location directly, or visit the City’s Events Calendar at www.annistonal.gov for the most updated information.

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256-241-2000

ATHE PROGRESS TUTORING & MENTORSHIP

THE DONOHO SCHOOL & GOLDEN SPRINGS ELEMENTARY TUTORING PROGRAM

The Donoho School partnered with Golden Springs Elementary for a second time during the 2014-2015 school year with a tutoring program that focused on strengthening skills and competency in mathematics.

The program was inspired by Richard Bateman, a senior at The Donoho School at that time, who viewed this partnership as a way to give back to children in his community. The program was designed to have students from Donoho leave their school during their study hall periods once per week to go to Golden Springs Elementary School where they would be paired with students who needed help in math.

“It is good to have the private and public education sector to collaborate together,” said Betty Merriweather, principal at Golden Springs Elementary School. “The students from Donoho demonstrated excellent character, creativity and leadership as they worked with our students. I hope we are able to continue this program.”

Over the summer, Russ Connell, Upper School director at The Donoho School, began work to increase the number of Donoho tutors for the 2014-2015 school year. With the help of Betty Deason, the now-retired Parent Specialist at Golden Springs and coordinator of the program, they began the school year with 18 tutors and have increased it to 20 students.

“The tutors have not only helped the students in math but have been positive role models for their students,” Deason said. “It has been a fabulous program.”

With the continued success of this program, Connell hopes to continue it into the 2015-2016 school year.

“What I love about this partnership is the fact that it speaks to virtually every aspect of our mission,” Connell said. “It’s a worthwhile and special program, and I feel blessed that we are a part of it.”

For nearly 20 years, the Public Education Foundation of Anniston,

also known as PEFA, has partnered with the Anniston City School System in an effort to provide volunteers and academic support services to countless students in need of tutors, mentors, and role models.

PEFA, formerly known as the Anniston City Schools Foundation & Next Start Program, has offered several programs throughout the years aimed at steering students in the right direction.

Programs include: REACH (Reading Enhancement and Comprehension Help), the Class Act mentoring program, the School Volunteer program, the Teen Leadership Council, and the Kevin Thompson Teacher Project, also known as KTTP.

“Class Act serves as a character education program at Anniston Middle School where we provide volunteers to

go in the classroom every Tuesday for about an hour and talk to the children about character skills such as respect, fairness, and making the right choices,” said PEFA Executive Coordinator Antoinette Moore.

The program’s volunteers are from local churches, the Anniston Police Department, Army National Guard, Alabama Power, Anniston Housing Authority, and other civic and community groups.

“We encourage them to attend school and to continue their education. We also encourage them to seek out help when they need it as far as tutoring and resources,” Moore said.

Although PEFA is undeniably dedicated to supporting Anniston City Schools academically, they also promote the idea that education can be exciting and fun—especially for students.

PEFA’S Teen Leadership Council for

example incorporates both work and play into their program with AHS’ ninth grade academy and helps students with their transition from Anniston Middle School to Anniston High School.

“Students are monitored on conduct, leadership skills, and character,” Moore said. “Once the children are chosen for the leadership council they have an induction ceremony in front of the entire ninth grade class and parents where they recite their pledge and mission and vow to keep their grades up. They are presented a t-shirt and certificate. At the end of the year, the students are treated to a pizza party.”

Students are also required to participate in community service projects, to be role models for their classmates, and exemplify leadership.

For more information about PEFA, call (256) 237-0053, or visit www.pefanniston.org.

PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF ANNISTON MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

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Table Tennis TournamentOct. 14 & 28 @ 5 p.m.

Tiny Tot Crafts Oct. 8 & 22 @ 2 p.m.

Flag Football Nov. 3, 10 & 17 @ 4 p.m.

Fooseball Nov. 4 & 18 @ 6 p.m.

Indoor Soccer Nov. 5, 12 & 19 @ 6 p.m.

WIGGINS COMMUNITY CENTER2202 West 17th Street (256) 231-7628

AU Theater/Mosaic Drama Sept. 14 – 16 & 24 & 25 @ TBA

Stage Play @ AHS AuditoriumSept. 25 @ 6 p.m.

Computer ClubSept. 10, 17 & 24 @ 4 p.m.

Back to School DanceSept. 11 @ 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Youth DanceOct. 2 @ 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Free Play TournamentOct. 10 @ Noon

Fall Break CampOct. 12 – 16 @ 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Halloween HavocOct. 29 @ 6 p.m.

Youth DanceNov. 6 @ 6 p.m.-9p.m.

Arts & CraftsNov. 9 @ 4 p.m.

Creative WritingNov. 23 @ 5 p.m.

SIGN UP AT PARDNFL Flag FootballNFL Flag Football is a new program that the City of Anniston is offering this fall. Flag Football is offered to boys and girls ages 5 to 7 years old. Flag Football is an instructional league that’s main purpose is to teach the fundamentals of football (running, throwing, catching and evading tackles) to all players. Teams will have reversible NFL Flag Football replica jerseys. The season will start up after Labor Day weekend and should finish up by the end of October.

SoccerThe City of Anniston is very proud to have the third largest Parks & Recreation program in the state of Alabama! This year, the soccer program will team up with JSU’s women’s soccer program for

coaching education and for the Monday Night Academy sessions. U6, U8, U10, U12 and 13 & up age groups are offered. Practices will start on Monday, Aug. 24. Games will begin on Saturday, Sept. 12. The Pappy Dunn Soccer Tournament will take place the weekend of Oct. 31.

T.O.T SoccerThe City of Anniston’s Teaching Our Toddlers (T.O.T.) Soccer program is designed to introduce young children (1 ½ to 3 years old) to the excitement of youth sports. T.O.T. Soccer meets once a week, every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. starting on Saturday, Sept. 12. The hour is broken up into different segments. All of the players will warm-up with Coach Darren Spruill. After a quick warm up, the players will be broken up into different groups and rotate between different stations. The final segment will be a soccer game that all of the players are welcome to participate in.

VolleyballVolleyball Skills League 101 is new program offered by the City of Anniston Parks and Recreation Department for youth ages 10 to 18. Volleyball Skills League 101 will meet every Sunday starting Sept. 13 to Oct. 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Volleyball Skills League 101 will

be broken into two sessions. The first session will focus strictly on fundamental skills and player development. The second session will also focus on fundamentals, but will be advanced for players that already have the basics. The second session will be a mix of fundamentals and games.

Youth FootballThe Anniston Youth Football program is a full contact/full pad program that is offered for players ages 8 to 12 years old. Teams are offered at Carver Community Center (Bulldogs), South Highland Community Center (Cowboys) and returning this year, Wiggins Community Center (Colts). The City of Anniston participates in the Talladega Youth Football League. Games will take place on Thursday nights and Saturday mornings.

Registration forms for fall PARD Athletics programs can be found at Anniston City Hall, City community centers, the Aquatic & Fitness Center, at local schools, and can be downloaded and printed from www.annistonal.gov.

For more information, contact Athletics Director Darren Spruill at (256) 820-3860 or at dspruill@annistonal.gov.

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THE PROGRESS QUALITY OF LIFE

AWoodstock 5K: Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015Nearly 1,600 runners registered for our record-setting 35th Annual Woodstock 5K that was held on Saturday, Aug. 1! Every year the Anniston Runners Club puts on this fun community event that promotes healthy active lifestyles for every age. Learn more about the Woodstock 5K at www.woodstock5K.com or on Facebook at /woodstock5K.

Downtown Farmer’s Market: Tuesdays & SaturdaysOver 7,000 shoppers and counting have visited our Downtown Farmer’s Market since it opened this spring! The Anniston Downtown Market will remain open behind Anniston City Hall on Moore Avenue from 7 a.m. to Noon

every Saturday, and from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Tuesday for our Downtown Encore Market. SNAP, EBT, SFMNP, and credit/debit cards are welcome! For more information about the market, call (256) 624-7172, or email

marketmanagerafm@yahoo.com, or visit www.annistonmarket.com. See you at the market on Saturday!

4th Fridays & Main Street Movies: Fourth Fridays & Second Saturdays of summerA component of the City of Anniston’s Strategic Plan to revitalize historic downtown Anniston while improving quality of life opportunities for citizens, Main Street Movies brought family-friendly films such as “Despicable Me,” “Grease,” and “Annie” to the big screen this summer. Each film debuted at dusk on the second Saturdays of June, July, and August respectively, on a 12-foot inflatable screen on the corner of 12th and Noble streets and were free and open to the public. Main Street Movies, along with activities such as 4th Fridays, serve as another extension of the City’s efforts to revitalize downtown Anniston through reoccurring community activities that are fun, family friendly, and free to the public.

Dr. David Satcher Wellness Park Dedication Ceremony & 3rd Annual Heritage Festival—Saturday, June 20Our Wellness Park was dedicated to Dr. David Satcher, 16th Surgeon General of the United States, on Saturday, June 20 at Mural Park, located on West 15th Street between Walnut Avenue and Glennaddie Avenue. Our annual

Heritage Festival at Zinn Park saw a great turnout later that evening with headliners “The Lakeside Band,” and MC Carl Anthony Payne from the hit TV show “Martin.”

Our Anniston Barracudas Swim Team season! The Anniston Barracudas Swim Team had a great season this summer! Over half the team had best personal times this year. The team was represented very well at the ARPA State Championship Swim Meet with Julian Magadia finishing 5th in the 100 IM. Coach Meagan Ross has done a great job with the team this year. Our swimmers are very excited for the new season starting in September. Our goal for the new year is to see how many swimmers we can get to the USA Southeastern Championships. Great Job Coach Meagan! Learn more about the Anniston Barracudas at www.annistonal.gov, or contact the Aquatic & Fitness Center at (256) 847-7349.

What Summer Meant for Anniston

KNOX COCERT SERIES www.knoxconcertseries.org

Martina McBride ....................................................................................................................................................... Thursday, September 3, 7:30 p.m.National Circus & Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China .................................................................Tuesday, October 27, 7:30 p.m.Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas, The Symphony Tour ....................................................................Saturday, December 19, 7:30 p.m.Polish Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra ...................................................................................................... Saturday, January 16, 2016, 7:30 p.m.The Midtown Men ......................................................................................................................................................Saturday, April 9, 2016, 7:30 p.m.**All productions listed are held at the Anniston Performing Arts Center, located at 1301 Woodstock Avenue. Contact Mandi King at (256) 235-2553 for more information.

CAST Community Actors’ Studio Theatre www.castalabama.comAnything Goes ........................................................................................................ September 10-20, Thurs, Fri & Sat @ 7:30 p.m. Sun @ 2:30 p.m. – McClellan TheaterRocky Horror Show ....................................................................................................................................................October 29-31, Thurs, Fri & Sat @ 7:30 p.m. – TBAEvery Christmas Story Ever Told .............................................................................................. December 3-6, Thurs, Fri & Sat @ 7:30 p.m. Sun @ 2:30 p.m. – TBAElf, Jr.: a Cast Kidz Production......................................................................... December 10-13, Thurs, Fri & Sat @ 7:30 p.m. Sun @ 2:30 p.m. – McClellan TheaterThe Miracle Worker* .............................................................................................. February 18-21, Thurs, Fri & Sat @ 7:30 p.m. Sun @ 2:30 p.m. – McClellan TheaterVanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike ................................................................................. March 17-26, Thurs, Fri & Sat @ 7:30 p.m. Sun @ 2:30 p.m. – TBAHair Spray ........................................................................................................................April 21-May 1, Thurs, Fri & Sat @ 7:30 p.m. Sun @ 2:30 p.m. – McClellan Theater

*No performance on Easter Sunday **Contact CAST at (256) 820-2278 or castalabama@gmail.com to order tickets or for more information.

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