APRIL 2008

1-30: 34 th Annual Art Exhibit Two weeks during April, the library hosts an art exhibit, including art competitions in adult and youth divisions. Sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, all artists work is judged by widely-recognized artists. Adelia M. Russell Library. Call 256-329-6796 for exact dates or browse www.alexandercityonline.com/library

1-30: Library Exhibit Series : Adelia M. Russell Library. Our year-long Library Exhibit Series encompasses poetry readings and book signings. Special exhibits in the past have included the Smithsonian Exhibit, Vietnam Memorial Exhibit and All About Quilts. Instructional tours for Classrooms and social clubs are available. Please call for details. 256-329-6796 8am - 7pm or browse www.alexandercityonline.com/library

12th : First Methodist Arbor Fishing Tournament , Wind Creek State Park ,Alexander City 256-329-0845

13-19th : National Library Week Adelia M. Russell Library and Mamie's Place Children's Library celebrate National Library Week with sales, refreshments, book signings, poetry readings and special exhibits.www.alexandercityonline.com/library 256-234-4644 /256-329-6796

19th : Georgia Glenn Pioneer Fishing Tournament , Wind Creek State Park , Alexander City 256-329-0845

MAY 2008

1-31: Library Exhibit Series : Adelia M. Russell Library. Our year-long Library Exhibit Series encompasses poetry readings and book signings. Special exhibits in the past have included the Smithsonian Exhibit, Vietnam Memorial Exhibit and All About Quilts. Instructional tours for Classrooms and social clubs are available. Please call for details. 256-329-6796 8am - 7pm or browse www.alexandercityonline.com/library

16-17th : Art Crawl : Third Annual. Crawl your way through a fun-filled weekend of exciting art and artistry by more than 50 local and regional artists. Paintings in oil and watercolors, photography, woodworking, basket-making, ceramics, pottery, stained glass and more! High Cotton Antique Market, Broad Street , 256-212-9454 ; MacDavid & Co., 26 Main Street , 256- 234-4545. 10am - 5pm.

17th : Tour of Homes : The Friends of Children's Harbor tour the homes of Trillium. Call 256-329-0835 for details.

25th : Alexander City Memorial Day Services Join the Mayor and city leaders at Veterans Memorial Park at the Charles E. Bailey Sr. Sportplex Sunday afternoon at 2:00pm . Visit the memorials to the Confederacy, WW I & II, Korea , Viet Nam and Desert Storm.

25th : Memorial Day Weekend Concert Lake Martin Amphitheater. Call 256-329-0835 for details.

28th : Alexander City Kiwanis Club : 12th Annual Kiwanis Spring Fling benefiting local children's charities. Entertainment for the whole family including rides, midway food specialties. At the Charles E. Bailey Sr. Sportplex through June 2nd

JUNE 2008

Alexander City Farmer's Market . Saturdays, through October. Local growers exhibit and sell their fruits, vegetables and plants in the third year for this event. Located at the fountain on Broad Street . For information, call 256-329-9227 MainStreet Alexander City

1-30: Mamie's Place Children's Library Summer Reading Program Special guests and programs for children to enjoy. The theme for 2008: “Catch the Reading Bug”. 9am to 6pm browse www.alexandercityonline.com/library or call 256-329-6796

1-30th : Summer Exhibit Series : Adelia M. Russell Library Our Summer Exhibit Series encompasses poetry readings and book signings. Special exhibits in the past have included the Smithsonian exhibit, Vietnam Memorial Exhibit, All About Quilts. Instructional tours for classrooms and social clubs are available. Please call for details. 256-329-6796 8am - 7pm or browse www.alexandercityonline.com/library

2-6th : Kitty Dark Kids Arts Camp : The Kids Art Camp is an annual week-long workshop for children going into grades 1 through 7 held on the campus of Benjamin Russell High School . Individual workshops for crafts, painting, drama, dance and pottery are held. Please call ahead for tuition information. 256-215-4251. 

7th : INT Tournament : At Children's Harbor. Contact Russell Lands for details. 256 -329-0835; www.russelllands.com 

11th : Creek Culture Camp for Children, 10am to 3pm. : Horseshoe Bend National Military Park ; 256-234-7111 for details 

13-1 th : 18th Annual Alex City Jazz-Fest . Previous headliners include Dickie Betts, Taj Mahal, Los Lonely Boys, Delbert McClinton, Amanda Shaw, Tinsley Ellis, Marc Broussard and Marsha Ball. Funded by local sponsors, the two-day event is free to the public. Friday night the event is held at Strand City Park on Tallapoosa Street and the Saturday night event is held at the Lake Martin Amphitheater, hosted by Russell Lands

13-14-15th : 46 th Annual Rock, Gem & Mineral Show , Wind Creek State Park , Alexander City . Dozens of dealers show their goods to thousands of visitors each show weekend. Featured are rocks, gems and minerals native to Alabama as well as all types of jewelry. Entertainment for the whole family at the beautiful lake-side state park.256-234-3150

14th : 8th Annual Turtle Races . Continuing a tradition started in 1980, the annual Turtleneck Turtle Races pits amphibian against amphibian in this fun family event. Few competitors leave empty-handed, as awards are given in multiple categories, including best-dressed, best-decorated, etc. Proceeds from this year's event to be donated for Alzheimer's disease research. At the Airport Pavilion 256-234-6464

25-26th : History Discovery Camp for Children, 10am to 3pm. : Horseshoe Bend National Military Park ; 256-234-7111 for details

28 th : Tennessee Militia Drill , 10am to 3pm. : Horseshoe Bend National Military Park ; 256-234-7111 for details

JULY 2008

Alexander City Farmer's Market . Saturdays, through October. Local growers exhibit and sell their fruits, vegetables and plants in the third year for this event. Located at the fountain on Broad Street . For information, call 256-329-9227 MainStreet Alexander City

1-31: Mamie's Place Children's Library Summer Reading Program Special guests and programs for children to enjoy. The theme for 2008: “Catch the Reading Bug”. 9am to 6pm browse www.alexandercityonline.com/library or call 256-329-6796

1-31: Library Exhibit Series : Adelia M. Russell Library. Our year-long Library Exhibit Series encompasses poetry readings and book signings. Special exhibits in the past have included the Smithsonian Exhibit, Vietnam Memorial Exhibit and All About Quilts. Instructional tours for Classrooms and social clubs are available. Please call for details. 256-329- 6796 8am - 7pm or browse www.alexandercityonline.com/library

4th : Annual 4th of July Fireworks Show , Russell Lands. Free admission to one of the largest fireworks displays in the southeast. Russell Marine Boat Parade. Accompanied by benefit concert earlier in the afternoon. Fee for concert. Call for information, 256-329-0835

9-10th : People in Place: The Nature of Horseshoe Bend (a day camp for Children), 10am to 3pm. : Horseshoe Bend National Military Park ; 256-234-7111 for details

19-20th : Showcase of Homes hosted by Russell Lands . The Ridge Club and The Discovery Center . Call for details 256-329-0835; www.russelllands.com

26th : Russell Marine Aquapalooza ; Lions Lake Martin Charity Poker Run At Kowaliga; Call for details 256-329-0835; www.russelllands.com

26th : Tennessee Militia Drill , 10am to 3pm. : Horseshoe Bend National Military Park ; 256-234-7111 for details

AUGUST 2008

Alexander City Farmer's Market . Saturdays, through October. Local growers exhibit and sell their fruits, vegetables and plants in the third year for this event. Located at the fountain on Broad Street . For information, call 256-329-9227 MainStreet Alexander City

1-31: Library Exhibit Series : Adelia M. Russell Library. Our year-long Library Exhibit Series encompasses poetry readings and book signings. Special exhibits in the past have included the Smithsonian Exhibit, Vietnam Memorial Exhibit and All About Quilts. Instructional tours for Classrooms and social clubs are available. Please call for details. 256-329-6796 8am - 7pm or browse www.alexandercityonline.com/library

9th : Rolling Stones and Beatles Tribute Concert , Lake Martin Amphitheater Call for details, 256-329-0835;

16th : MainStreet Alexander City Auction: 12th Annual auction benefiting MainStreet and the promotion of local events and historic downtown Alexander City . Evening begins at 6pm with preview party, art show and silent auction. Followed by Live Auction. Tickets available at local businesses . Call for Information 256-329-9227

23rd : Living History , Horseshoe Bend National Military Park . The 9th Annual ‘Muster on the Tallapoosa ' begins at 9:30 am . Features various activities during the day, including living history camps of the Creek and Cherokee Indians and the Tennessee Militia. Guest speakers offer insight into the Creek War. This free event is a must for historians. 256-234-7111

31st : Labor Day Weekend Concert; Lake Martin Amphitheater Call for details: 256-329-0835;

Horseshoe Bend National Park is an national military park and the oldest in Alabama.  Rangers and volunteers bring history to life through living history demonstration along with self and driving tours.

Alexander City Sportsplex offers many different sporting activities as well as hosting state, regional and national athletic tournaments.  Some activities include:  Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball, City League Basketball, Alex City Youth Football, City League Youth Tennis, City League Adult Tennis, Youth Wrestling, Youth Soccer, Horseback Riding Club, Swimming, Archery and Dancing.

Also, for Seniors, the Alex City Parks and Rec offers fitness classes,Cards and Coffee Days, Night Owls Games, bowling league, noon lucheons, and various day trips.Trips in December include Calloway Gardens and Smokey Mountain Christmas. For more information, call Corley Holt at 256-329-6736, ext.25.