June 2016: Gardening, Sailing, Theatre, Music, Ballet, more…
Posted on June 1, 2016 by bob in ThingsToDo
Gardening Lunch & Learn
“Daylilies.” June 1. “Tree Identification” July 6. 1 p.m. 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.
Introduction to Sailing
June 4, 10 am-4 pm. Dixie Sailing Club, Lake Martin. FREE. For directions visit www.dixiesailingclub.com. Activities include sailing basics, parts of a sailboat, sailing a Sunfish (life vests provided), capsize and righting demonstration. Go sailing on a club member’s boat. Lunch provided (hotdogs, chips, sodas, water). Space limited to first 60 who respond. ContactKeith Bennett, (334) 324-9383, or e-mail cat221@msn.com.
EastChase Farmer’s Market
Saturdays, 7 am-noon. Locally grown produce, gift items, entertainment, fitness classes, cooking demonstrations. For information call 334-279-6046.
Way Off Broadway Theatre
“The Curious Savage.” Prattville. Weekends through June 5. For information contact Cultural Arts and Special Events Office, (334) 595-0854.
Wetumpka Depot Players
Summer Acting Camp. June 6-10. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (through 7 p.m. June 10). For students entering 2nd though 8th grade. Space limited. For information e-mail kmeanor@wetumpkadepot.com. $150.
Capitol Sounds Concert Band
“Summer Spectacular” June 9, 7 pm. St. James UMC, Montgomery. Free. Donations accepted. Music includes “La Fiesta Mexicana,” a tribute to Big Band artist Hary James, John Williams’ “Olympic Fanfare and Theme,” and more. For info visit www.capitolsounds.org.
Cloverdale Playhouse
“Strip Talk on the Boulevard” June 16-19, 23-26. Witty, brazen comedy. Recommended for ages 14 and above. For info call 334-262-1530 or visit www.cloverdaleplayhouse.org.
Red Door Theatre
“A Tribute to Sam Cooke.” One night only, June 16, 7:30 p.m. Union Springs, AL. Sam Cooke, the “King of Soul,” was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Alonzo Russell, musical performer and Cooke portrayer, performs many of Cooke’s most memorable songs including “You Send Me,” “Cupid,” and “Bring It on Home to Me.” 140 tickets available. $15/each. All seats general admission. Contact Tourism Council (334) 738-8687 or e-mail conecuhpeople@knology.net.
Elder Justice/Caregiver Conference
June 17, 8:30 am-3 pm. AL Public Library Service, Montecello Dr. Speakers from AL Securities Comm., AL Dept. of Public Health, others. For family/professional caregivers. Nurses, social workers, assisted living/nursing home administrators may be eligible for CEUs. Pre-conference registration required as lunch will be provided. Pre-register by contacting Central AL Aging Consortium, (334) 240-4666.
Ballet Classes
Tutus & Tiaras. Alabama Dance Theatre. June 20-24, 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Ages 3-8. Classes include pre-ballet, creative movement, crafts, and story time. Performance June 24th for parents and friends. Armory Learning Arts Center, 1018 Madison Ave., Montgomery. For registration/more information call (334) 241-2590 or visit the website, www.alabamadancetheatre.com. Tuition $175.
Singer/Songwriters
Joe Thomas, Jr. Guitar Pull, June 21, 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.
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/.
Tai Chi Society Open House
July 9, 9 am-Noon, 3666A, Debby Dr., Montgomery. For information call 334-832-1907, or visit www.taoist.org for a complete list of classes.
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.
