Sept 2015 Things To Do
Posted on August 31, 2015 by bob in ThingsToDo
Gardening Lunch & Learn — “Cool Weather Veggies.” Noon-1 pm, Sept 2. Free. Armory Learning Arts Center, 1018 Madison Ave, Montgomery. Bring sack lunch. Drinks provided. Capital City Master Gardener Assn. For info contact Mtgy. Co. Extension Office (334) 270-4133.
Wishbone Studio Grand Opening — Sept. 7, 1-5 pm. Two bands perform an outdoor concert. Food provided. Millbrook, next door to Smokehouse BBQ.
Singer/Songwriters — Sept. 15. 7-9 pm. Joe Thomas, Jr. Guitar Pull, Cloverdale Playhouse, Old Cloverdale. Singer/songwriters perform/discuss their music. $10 (includes complimentary beverages). For info call 334-262-1530 or visit www.cloverdaleplayhouse.org.
Wetumpka Depot Players — “Love Loss and What I Wore,” Sept. 17-19, 24-27, Oct. 1-3. Lighthearted, witty play. For ticket info call 334-868-1440 or on-line at www.wetumpkadepot.com.
Learn to Square Dance Open House — Montgomery Area Square Dance Assn. Free. Sept. 22, 29, 7:30-9:00 pm each day. Dress casually. 2200 Poplar St, Montgomery. Classes begin Oct. 6. For info call 334-354-2854.
Newcomers Club of Montgomery — Invitation for River Region women to attend monthly luncheon, Sept. 24, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Arrowhead Country Club. Guest speaker. Reservations $18, must be made by noon, Sept. 21. Contact Jan Burdette, 334-593-9266 or e-mail jan8410@bellsouth.net. Visit www.newcomersmontgomery.com.
National Alliance on Mental Illness of Alabama — “To make life better for those who suffer from mental illnesses.” 1st statewide NAMIWalk, Sept. 26, Wynton Blount Cultural Park, Montgomery. Call 334-396-4797 or visit www.namialabama.org for information on forming/joining a team and sponsorship opportunities.
Titus Bluegrass Festival — Sept. 26, 10 am-6 pm. Bands, arts & crafts, barbecue, children’s activities. Booths available. Admission 12 and older $5; children free. Titus Community Center, 10 miles N. of Wetumpka on Highway 231, then six miles N. on County Road 29. For info e-mail titusbluegrassfestival@gmail.com.
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts — Family Day, Sept. 27, 2-4 pm. One Museum Drive, Winton Blount Cultural Park, Montgomery. For info call 334-240-4333 or visit www.MMFA.org.
Capitol Sounds Concert Band — “Sounds of Autumn.” Sun. Oct. 4, 3 pm, City Hall Auditorium, Montgomery, AL. Free. Donations accepted at door. For info contact Director John Jackson, 334-324-8661, musicjsj@gmail.com. For info on the band visit www.capitolsounds.org.
Volunteers Needed — Montgomery Area Council on Aging (MACOA) coordinates volunteers for organizations/agencies. Current needs:
— Respite Care: a few hours of companionship for hospice patients
— Medical Outreach Ministries (M.O.M.): office help Mon, Wed, Friday
— Habitat for Humanity: office help Mon-Thurs, 9 am-4 pm
— Old Alabama Town: guides and reception workers
— Baptist East & Baptist South: help at the reception desks
— John Knox Manor: conduct activities with residents (quilting, entertaining, setting up a game of Bingo, etc.)
Contact Allison Shehane (Mtgy. Co.) 334-782-7254, e-mail ashehane@macoa.org, or Shirley Stewart (Autauga, Elmore Co.s), 334-595-0841, e-mail sastewart@macoa.org.
Jasmine Hill Gardens/Museum — Fri, Sat, Sunday. Wetumpka. 20+ acres of year-round floral beauty and classical sculpture. Tours available for groups of 20 or more. For information call 334-263-5713 or visit www.jasminehill.org/.
EastChase Farmer’s Market — Saturday through Oct. 10. Locally grown produce, gift items, entertainment, fitness classes, cooking demonstrations. For information call 334-279-6046.
Docent-lead History Tours — Saturdays. AL Dept of Archive & History. Saturdays, 1-2 p.m. No pre-registration required. Travel through Alabama’s past. For information call 334-242-4364 or visit www.museum.alabama.gov/.
