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April 26

• Join the Selma and Dallas County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Information for the April Walking Tours start at 10 a.m. at the Selma-Dallas County Public Library, 1103 Selma Avenue.
• The Selma Charity League will have its Casino Night on Saturday, April 26, from 7-10 p.m., at Sturdivant Hall. Tickets are $40 each and include entry to the event and funny money to play games. Tickets can be purchased from any Selma Charity League member or through Eventbrite at https://SCLCasinoNight25.eventbrite.com. For tickets, email williard.ashley@yahoo.com Ashley Williard or call (334) 431-2019 with any questions.
• In celebration of Earth Day and Save the Butterfly Day, the Selma and Dallas County Chamber of Commerce invites you to the Selma Public Library, Saturday, April 26, at 11 a.m. for the unveiling of (7) Butterfly Sculptures and Butterfly release. Selma was declared the Butterfly Capital of Alabama in 1982. The official insect of Alabama is the Easter Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly.
• The Slow Ride on Celebrate Trails Day will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26. Meet at Union Stree and Furniss Avenue.
• Marion Junction will have several locations participating on two weekends during the Spring 2025 Historic U.S. 80 Sale April 25-26 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The locations include the community center located on County Road 29, My Junction located at 12687 Hwy 80W and a location in the Potters Station area at 4751 Hwy 80.
• Selma-Dallas County Historic Preservation Society will have a Family History Collage Workshop on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 622 McLeod Avenue. Cost is $20. Contact Julie Lyons for more information at jrlyons62@gmail.com.
• The Selma Art Guild will have an opening reception for featured artist Susan Youngblood on Saturday, April 26, from 2-4 p.m.

April 27

• Green Street Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating their 144th church anniversary on April 27, 2025 at 2 p.m at 1120 Green Street in Selma, Al. The Rev. Willie A. Harris is the pastor. The church will also have a dedication of rooms for Deacon John Rawls, Mrs. Clara Mitchell and Ms. Irma Jackson. The Guest minister is Rev. Dr. Otis D. Culliver, Pastor of the Historic Tabernacle Baptist Church of Selma and the president of the Southwest District State Convention.

April 29

• Safe Harbor Women’s Medical Clinic will host its LET’S TACO’BOUT LIFE BANQUET on Tuesday, April 29. If interested in hosting a table, please call 334-875-8900 or preghelp@safeharborwmc.org.

April 30

• Councilwoman Janie Thomas, Ward 7 and the Public Safety Committee invite the public to attend a community-wide Symposium on Crime and Violence, including Unsolved cold cases, at 1 p.m. at the Carl C. Morgan Convention Center, 211 Washington Street, Selma. For more information, call 205-928-9758.

May 1

• Aviation Day will be held at Craig Field Airport and Industrial Park.
• Gallery 905 is pleased to announce a new solo exhibition by acclaimed Birmingham artist Dori DeCamillis, opening with a public reception on May 1, at 5:30 p.m..

May 2

• Selma-Dallas County Public Library will have a Selma Seed Swap on May 2 from noon-p.m. at the Selma Public Library Main Entrance. For more information, call 334-874-1725.

May 3

• Selma Flea and Farmers Market will have a Grand Re-Opening Celebration on Saturday, May 3, from 5 a.m.-3 p.m. It is located at 606 River Road Selma. Free Table Rentals on May 3.
• Joy Fest will be held Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the East Selma Fish Pond, located at 501 Plant St. Attendees can participate in painting a Community Mural and other events. That includes Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest , Yarn Art Instillation, Popup Farmer’s Market, Physical Fitness, Community Walk, Quilting Project, Painting of Windows of Hope and a Community Table Fish Fry. The event is free.
• The March Quilts community project will host a free fiber arts workshop from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at the River Center for Humanity at 1306 Water Avenue. Email info@themarchquilts.org to register.

May 5

• The Alabama Cooperative Extension Service will have a Cottage Food Law Safety Training on Monday, May 5, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Trustmark Bank, 310 Broad Street Selma. Cost is $25 for the Certification Fee. Register online at www.aces.edu/go/cottagefood. For more information, contact Alice Moore at 334-216-0738.

May 10

• The Selma and Dallas County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism will sponsor the Annual Community Shred Day from 9 to 11 a.m. at The Centre for Commerce, 912 Selma Avenue.
• Old Cahawba Archaeological Park will host “If Bugs Could Talk” walking tour on Saturday, May 10, at 10 a.m. The price is $8. Please call 334-872-8058 for more information.

Ongoing events

• Al-Anon, a support group for families and friends of alcoholics, meets every Monday at noon in Common Ground at Gamble House, across from St. Paul’s Episcopal.
• The Selma Outreach Team Fellowship Prayer Ministry will have a prayer meeting on the first Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. For more information, call (334) 412-6673.
• Edmundite Missions- Bible Study every Monday from 10 AM-11 AM located in the classroom of the Bullock Community and Recreation Center, 1428 Broad St. Selma, AL 36701. For more info: Please call 334-553-2736
• Book Bunch every Thursday from 10-11 a.m. at the Selma and Dallas County Public Library in the Kathryn Windham Conference Room. All are welcome.
• FREE Zumba & Meditation Class- Register Now! Zumba is twice a week on Mondays & Thursdays and Meditation is twice a week on Tuesdays & Wednesdays at the Bullock Center 1428 Broad St. at 5:30 PM.
• Auburn University-Montgomery Foundation is looking for professional women in Selma to serve as mentors for the 2024-2025 school year. Mentors should be able to commit at least an hour a week for a year to their student and will complete an application and training process with Aum Foundation. Interested volunteers are encouraged to attend an information session by calling (334) 407-9429 to register.
• Come enjoy 60 minutes of relaxation. Self-care is important because it can help you balance your life. For more information, log on to Langdon Suite Properties, LLC, at https://langdonsuitepropertiesllc.square.site/
• The American Red Cross is Looking for Volunteers. Critical Needs Currently: Disaster Action Team Volunteers and Blood Drive Volunteers. There are over 100 volunteer needs including Disaster Action Team Member, Shelter Worker, Health Services Volunteer, Disaster Action Team Auxiliary Member, Fleet and Facilities Operation positions, and Blood Donor Ambassador. Go to www.redcross.org/volunteer   and choose the VOLUNTEER tab to apply. For more information contact: Sandy Zuiderhoek at sandy.zuiderhoek@redcross.org or call/text 334-201-1620
• Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program- Selma Monthly Civil Legal Advice Clinic- Local lawyers will provide FREE legal advice to those who cannot afford legal assistance. The First Wednesdays of the Month from 1:00-3:00 pm at Dr. Michael and Catherine Bullock Community and Recreational Center, 1428 Broad Street, Selma, AL- Divorce, visitation, Debts, Tenant Issues, Probate Matters, Bankruptcy. For more information, please visit https://www.alabar.org/programs/volunteer-lawyers-program/
• Attention Out of School Youth: 17 – 24 years old! Alabama Career Center in Selma is offering Work-Based Learning and Internships with Public (not-for-profit) or Private (for-profit) Employers- Gain valuable work experience, learn workplace protocol, acquire professional employment references, and earn $7.25- $19.66 per hour for a maximum of 390. For more information contact Selma Career Center at selma@alcc.alabama.gov at 334-872-0471
• Technical School Placement through Individual Referral- Financial assistance to qualified participants to attend Wallace Community College Selma, Technical Division. Computer Information Systems, Truck Driving, Welding, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Registered Nursing, Licensed Practical Nursing, Health Aide/Patient Care Technician. Call the Selma Career Center at 334-872-0471 or visit them at 1112 Water Avenue, Selma, AL Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-5:00 pm
• Selma Karate Academy sponsored by Edmundite Missions has classes on Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Queen of Peace Complex, located at 2511 Summerfield Road. For more information call 334-455-0929
• Christian Services for Children in Alabama needs Foster Parent. If you are willing to open your heart and your home please call 334-875-0608 or email recruitfosterparent@gmail.com or contact Doni Baskin at d.baskin@cscalabama.org
• Recruitment Announcement for ages 16-24, unemployed and not enrolled in high school or college or age 24 and older, unemployed, and looking for employment. The Dallas County Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act at Arsenal Place offers Free Services. For more information contact Donna Allen, Director at 334-526-4565.