By Staff
Last-minute Valentine gifts
Today is Valentine's Day. This could bring about a sense of fear for some of the procrastinators in the community. However, there is no reason to worry. With shops like Country Charms and Unique Gifts &Things for women's gifts and Smith Tractor Co. for men's gifts, a sweet something for your honey can be purchased, even if it is last minute.
So, if you have put off buying presents for this special holiday until today, go to your sweetie's favorite store and find something that he or she will love.
– Adrienne McKenzie
Annual Mardi Gras Parade
The Ladies of Essence annual Mardi Gras Parade will be held Saturday at noon.
Anyone participating in the parade should meet at Atmore City Hall at 11 a.m. The parade will begin at Atmore City Hall and will peak at Houston Avery Park. All civic groups, social organizations and businesses are asked to participate.
No go-carts, four wheelers, scooters or bicycles will be allowed. No walkers will be allowed unless dressed as a clown or other characters.
For more information call 368-8616.
– Adrienne McKenzie
Poarch T-ball sign-up throughout February
Registration for Poarch T-ball league will be Feb. 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23 and 26. Monday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at PCI gym.
Ages 5-7, child must be born on or after May 1, 1999 and born before May 1, 2002.
There will be a $25 registration fee. Draft Day will be March 3. For more information call 368-9136 ext. 2246 or 251-583-8948. All children and coaches welcome.
ECHS NJROTC inspection Feb. 21
Escambia County High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) will conduct their Annual Military Inspection on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 8:30 a.m. in the old gym.
This event is a presentation by the cadets, in uniform, of their marching, drill, and ceremonial skills. Parents and families of cadets are especially invited to attend.
ACH GoldenCare meeting Feb. 28
Atmore Community Hospital will host its monthly GoldenCare meeting on Feb. 28. Light refreshments at 8:30 a.m. The program begins at 9 a.m.
Leslie-Estes Smith, cardiovascular service line director for Baptist Hospital, will provide education on cardiovascular disease-signs, treatment and prevention. The Centers for Disease Control indicate that more than 910,000 Americans die of cardiovascular diseases each year, which is one death every 35 seconds. Understanding risk factors such as high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol and family health history are key for prevention.
For more information or to make a reservation, please call (251) 368-6397.
NHS Black History program Feb. 16
Northview High School will have its Twelfth Annual Black History program on Feb. 16.
Two programs will be presented. The first program will begin at 8:25 a.m. and will be attended by eleventh and twelfth grade students. The guest speaker for this program will be Mr. Leon Leath of Molino, Fla. The second program will begin at 11:35 a.m. and will be attended by ninth and tenth grade students. The guest speaker for this program will be Mr. Wayne Marshall, Sr. of Walnut Hill, Fla.
The theme for this year's program is, "United We Stand, Divided We Struggle." Each program is expected to last about an hour. The program will feature performances by Northview's Chorus and members of the Minority Club will perform readings, a human video and will present a slide show. The sponsors for the program would like to invite parents to attend any of the two performances. The afternoon program will be followed by a reception for guests and program participants. The program is sponsored by Northview's Minority Culture Club.
Hunter's Ed classes Feb. 17-18 at JDCC
Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries will sponsor a hunter's education class Feb. 17 and 18, 2007 at Jefferson Davis Community College, Neal Colonial Center, Alco Dr. in Brewton. Times for the classes are: Feb. 17- 8 a.m. until noon and 1 p.m. until 5p.m., and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 18.
Students must be at least 10 years of age to receive credit. Anyone born on or after August 1, 1977 must pass a certified hunter's education course before they can purchase a hunting license in Alabama.
Student must attend both days to receive credit. For more information call 251-626-5474.
Civic League offers
nursing scholarships
The Civic League is accepting applications for nursing scholarships until March 10, 2007.
The scholarships are awarded to outstanding and deserving students who wish to continue their higher education and become a registered nurse.
Applications may be obtained at Jefferson Davis Community College in Brewton. Applicants must be a resident of Escambia County Alabama and accepted into a nursing school.
For further information, contact Dement Hays at 317 Alco Drive, Brewton, Ala., 36426.
Grant offered for graduating females
Each year Atmore's Omega Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International makes available a $150 grant-in-aid to a deserving female graduating high school senior who plans to enter the teaching profession, or a female college student presently enrolled in a college School of Education.
Interested applicants are asked to submit an essay titled "Why I Want to Go Into the Education Field" along with their name, parent's name, address, and phone number to: Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, 210 E. Pine Street Atmore, AL 36502
Deadline for submitting the application papers is Feb. 23.
Trinity releases Lenten schedule
Trinity Episcopal Church will sponsor its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20th. The price is $2 per person and the supper will be held in the parish hall. Everyone is welcome. More on this event to follow as the date draws near.
Trinity Episcopal Church will conduct Ash Wednesday Services on Feb. 21 at 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
All are welcome.
Each Wednesday during Lent, Trinity Episcopal Church will sponsor a Lenten Supper in conjunction with Bible Study at 6 p.m. in the parish hall. Topics to be announced. Everyone is welcome.
For more information contact The Reverend Sandra Mayer at 368-5933.
Missionary Baptist pastor appreciation
Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church invites you to come and worship with us in our pastor's 23rd year appreciation services; Rev. /Dr. Monroe Tucker, Jr. to be held Wednesday through Friday, Feb. 7-9, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. nightly and climaxing Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007 at 3 p.m.
Blue Grass gospel singing Feb. 24
There will be a Blue Grass gospel singing at Bay Springs Full Gospel Church at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24. Guest singers will be Stillwaters of Troy.
For more information call Denise Lollie at 850-324-0002.
Ebenezer Lutheran Black History program
Ebenezer Lutheran Church will hold their Black History program on Feb. 25, 2007 at 3:30 p.m. Rev. Stallworth will be the speaker. The church is located at 109 Harris Street.
Theme will be "Dreaming beyond our Expectations." Rev. 3:21.
100-men in black program set Feb. 18
The First Pentecostal Holiness Church deacons will host a 100-men in black program at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007.
The speaker at the event will be the Rev. Paul Lee, pastor of Second Brooklyn Zion in Brooklyn, Ala. Guest group will be the Stockton Male Chorus along with local male chorus'.
HK&Co. Open House slated for Feb. 17
On Saturday, Feb. 17 Homeschooled Kids &Co. will be having an Open House. Many of the students will be displaying projects that they have completed on various subjects of interest to them. The Public is invited.
The time is 10 am to 12 noon (drop-in). We will be at the Atmore YMCA, 501 Pensacola Ave, Atmore. We will also have information available for anyone who might be I interested in home education.
Commissioner visits Walnut Hill Feb. 20
There will be an opportunity to meet Escambia County Commissioner Kevin White at the Walnut Hill Sheriff's Substation on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007 from 9 a.m. until noon. No appointment necessary.
Future dates will be announced. For more information contact Susan Hendrix at the District 5 office, 595-4950.
"The Music Man" auditions Feb. 18
Auditions for Meredith Wilson's "The Music Man" will be held Sunday, Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. at Escambia County High School. The audition will include reading, singing, and dancing as part of the tryouts. Actors trying out for Professor Harold Hill will be asked to sing a portion of "76 Trombones." Those trying out for Winthrop will be asked to sing a portion of "The Well's Fargo Wagon," and those auditioning for Marian will be asked to sing a portion of "Til There Was You." The Music Man is a production of the Greater Escambia Council for the Arts.
For more information contact Phil Johnson at gecarts@hotmail.com
New Beginning Holiness revival
New Beginning Holiness Church of Jesus Christ, Inc. will hold a soul saving revival beginning Sunday, Feb. 25 through Friday, March 2, 2007. Services will begin at 7 p.m. nightly.
– Relay for Life –
Organizers plan to sell concessions at the football stadium and show a movie outdoors.
Contestants for the pageant are still needed. Please call 368-2525 to enter.
Call 368-2500 for more information.
The event will feature games and food.
For more information or to order an angel call 368-4273.
All proceeds from these events will benefit Relay For Life.
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