Gardening, Macular Degeneration, Divorce, Art Fest
Posted on March 1, 2016 by bob in ThingsToDo
Gardening: Gardening Lunch & Learn. Mar. 2 (Backyard Veggies), Apr. 6 (Growing Tomatoes). Noon-1 pm. Free. Armory Learning Arts Center. Bring sack lunch. Drinks provided. Capital City Master Gardener Association. For info contact Mtgy Co. Extension Office 334-270-4133.
Workshops: Macular Degeneration Workshop. Mar. 9, 1-2:30 pm. Free. Mtgy Museum of Fine Arts. RSVP to Lynn, 866-462-2852 or lynn@mvrf.org. Information on research, treatment, living strategies.
Divorce Workshop, “What Women Need To Know.” 2nd Saturday (Mar. 12), 9 am-noon. Mtgy CC, 3800 Narrow Lane Rd., Mtgy. $20/person. Limited seating. RSVP requested three days prior. Walk-ins welcome. To RSVP or for info. contact Sommer Morris, 334-612-1086, or e-mail sommer.morris@morganstanley.com.
Fundraisers: Hospice of Mtgy 6th Annual Hitting’ for Hospice Tennis Tournament. Mar. 10, 8:30 am-12:30 pm. Mtgy CC. Teams & individuals. Breakfast, lunch, gifts, prizes. Reservations needed. Register at www.hospiceofmontgomery.org or Mtgy CC 334-263-3213.
Montgomery Area Council on Aging 22nd Annual Culinary Caper. Mar. 13, 11 am. Silent auction, reception, lunch by chefs of area restaurants. Benefits Meals on Wheels. For info/tickets contact Chacolby Burns-Johnson, 334-263-0532 or cjohnson@macoa.org.
Easter Seals 12th Annual Autism Crawfish Boil. Apr. 2, noon-5 pm, Rock Bottom American Pub, 2430 E. Blvd. Mtgy. $25 Early Bug Tickets. $35 after Mar. 5.
Meetings/Events: Newcomers Club. River Region women luncheon. Thurs. Mar. 24, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Arrowhead CC. Guest speaker Andi Martin, AL Shakespeare Fest. $18. Reserve by noon, Mar. 21. Call Jan Burdette, 334-593-9266, e-mail jan8410@bellsouth.net, visit www.newcomersmontgomery.com.
11th Annual Fountain City Arts Festival, Prattville. Apr. 2, 9 am-5 pm. Free. Pratt Park. For info, Brittany Glenn, 334-595-0854; brittany.glenn@prattvilleal.gov.
Spring Fling Block Party, Apr. 2, 10 am-2 pm, CaraVita Village, 4000 Fieldcrest Dr., Mtgy. Tours, prizes, music, vendors, refreshments. RSVP by Mar. 31 to Jodi or Liz, 334-284-0370.
Other: Red Cross Blood Donations Sites:
Mar. 7, 12-7 pm, Mtgy Blood Donation Center, 5015 Woods Crossing
Mar. 9, 9 am-2 pm, St. James HS, 6010 Vaughn Road
Mar. 14, 12-7 pm, Mtgy Blood Donation Center, 5015 Woods Crossing
For info visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
Alabama Academy of Honor accepting public nominations for the Class of 2016 until Mar. 25. New members inducted Oct. 24. Forms available at AL Dept. of Archives and History’s website, www.archives.alabama.gov/famous/academy/ahome.html, or by calling 334-242-4441, or by writing Alabama Academy of Honor, c/o Dept. of Archives & History, Box 300100, Montgomery, 36130-0100.
