Music, Gardening, Drama, Volunteer Opportunities

Posted on October 4, 2015 by bob in ThingsToDo

Arts, Crafts, Food, Yard Sale, More — House of Holidays. Oct. 3, 8 am–1 pm. First United Methodist Church, Wetumpka, 306 W Tuskeena St. Lunch $5. For information call 334-567-9688 or e-mail ejohnson3@elmore.rr.com.

Tai Chi Society Open House — Oct. 3, 9 am-Noon, 3666A, Debby Dr., Montgomery. For information call 334-832-1907, or visit www.taoist.org for a complete list of classes.

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.

Gardening Lunch & Learn — “Cool Weather Veggies.” Noon-1 pm, Oct. 7. 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.

Singer/Songwriters — Joe Thomas, Jr. Guitar Pull, Oct. 20, 7-9 pm. Cloverdale Playhouse, Old Cloverdale. Songwriters perform/discuss their music. $10 (includes complimentary beverages). For info call 334-262-1530 or visit www.cloverdaleplayhouse.org.

Library Speaker Series — Author Nancy Bone Goff (Murder at Mountain Creek, Life After Murder), Oct. 15, 10 am, Pike Road Branch Library, 9585 Vaughn Rd., Pike Road. For information call 334-244-8679 or visit www.facebook.com/pikeroadbranchlibrary.

Wetumpka Depot Players — “Tuesdays With Morrie” Heart-warming play combining comedy, drama, poignancy. Oct. 15-18. Wetumpka Depot Players, 300 Main St. For tickets call 334-868-1440, or visit www.wetumpkadepot.com.

Newcomers Club of Montgomery — Newcomers Club of Montgomery monthly luncheon, Oct. 22, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Arrowhead CC. Guest speaker. $18. Reserve space by noon Oct. 19. Call Jan Burdette 334-593-9266, or e-mail jan8419@bellsouth.net. For more information visit www.newcomersmontgomery.com.

Volunteer: AL Dept of Archives & History — All ages, with hours to match your schedule. Lead tours, greet visitors, work in the Museum Stores, work with staff in archive collections. Contact Kathy Logan, 334-353-4745, kathy.logan@archives.alabama.gov. Visit www.museum.alabama.gov/getinvolved.

Volunteer: Mtgy Area Council on Aging — MACOA fills volunteer needs for several area agencies.

— Respite Care: companionship for hospice patients

— Medical Outreach Ministries (M.O.M.): office help

— Habitat for Humanity: office help

— Old Alabama Town: guides, reception desk

— Baptist Hospital East & South: reception desks

— John Knox Manor: activities with residents

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.

EastChase Farmer’s Market — Saturday through Oct. 10. Locally grown produce, gift items, entertainment, fitness classes, cooking demonstrations. For information call 334-279-6046.

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/.

Alzheimer’s Care Workshop — Nov. 7, 9 am-noon. Free. RSVP by Fri., Oct. 30. HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital. For those taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. For more information contact Michelle Morgan 334-215-9577, or michelle.morgan@homeinstead.com. Course approved by HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital for 3 CEUs.

Grief, Divorce, Adoption Support Groups — Millbrook First United Methodist Church.

Grief: meets Sundays, 5–7 p.m.

Divorce: meets Sundays, 5-7 p.m.

Adoption: meets 4th Tuesday 6-7:30 p.m.

For information call the church office, 334- 285-4114 or email churchoffice@mfumc.org.

State Retirees Health Screenings, Flu Shots — State Retirees and dependents under 65 with SEIB coverage.

• Wed. Oct. 7, 8:30-11 am

• Thurs. Oct. 8, 8:30-11 am

AL Public Library Service, Monticello Dr., Mtgy.

• Oct. 28, 11 am-1 pm

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Highway 31, Prattville. For information call 334-834-9116, contact Sara Phillips, sphillips@arsea.org.

Ballet Performance — Mistletoe. Alabama Dance Theatre, Nov.13 (7:30 pm), 14 & 15 (2:30 pm), Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts. Tickets $15-$30. Reserved and general admission available. Visit www.alabamadancetheatre.com. For more information call 334-241-2800.