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The community calendar for events beginning June 10. To have your event published in the community calendar, email the details to news@selmatimesjournal.com or drop off a flier for your event in the box at the front desk at the Selma Times-Journal office at 1018 Water Avenue, Suite E.

June 11

• The Selma Area Food Bank will have a community-wide health event for all Dallas County residents on Wednesday, June 11, from 9-11 a.m. at Selma University. They will team up with the Heart of Alabama Food Bank to give food boxes while supplies last. No documentation needed to receive food. Multiple state and local agencies will be present to help you connect to a variety of resources and help. There will be a wellness clinic with health screenings.

June 13

• The Brown Bag Book Group will meet at the Selma-Dallas County Public Library on June 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Bring a bag lunch and tell us about what you are reading. Tea and water provided.

June 14

• LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will hold a blood drive at the Walmart Selma from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 14.
• The Selma-Dallas County Public Library will have a book signing for Cedric Dixon on the release of his new book “After the Ball Stops Bouncing.” I plan to have a book signing on June 14, 2025 10-1 p.m.

June 15

• The Officers and Members of Queen Victoria Lodge #216 and Henrietta Chapter #151 would like to invite each and everyone to our Annual St. John’s Day Program.  The event will be held at the Pineville Missionary Baptist Church in Gilbertown on Sunday, June 15, at 2 p.m.  Guest speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Lewis Jefferson, Pastor of the Pineville Missionary Baptist Church in Gilbertown.

June 16

• The Selma Dallas County Historic Preservation Society will have its Selma Art Camp 2025 at 9 Lauderdale Street for ages 8 and up. Camp One will be June 16-20. Camp Two will be July 14-18. The schedule is Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday’s schedule is 9 a.m.-noon. Lunch and snacks are included. For more information, call 412-8550.

June 17

• New Macedonia Baptist Church, 8963 County Road 37 (Summerfield Road) in Valley Grande, will have its annual revival Tuesday through Thursday, June 17-19, at 7 p.m. nightly. The theme is “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith” based on Hebrews 12:2. The guest evangelist will be the Rev. Jamal E. Browder of North Star Baptist Church in Montgomery. The Rev. Jonathan B. Shanks is the pastor.

June 18

• Painting with Sarah Wagoner will be Wednesday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Selma-Dallas County Public Library. Make your own masterpiece under the guidance of Sarah Wagoner. Cost is $20. Reservations are required, and space is limited. To make a reservation, call 334-874-1725.

June 19

• A Juneteenth Community Gathering will be held at Elyton Baptist Church in Plantersville from 6-8 p.m. There will be free food, story sharing and political education. They will also have a time for communal healing, reflections on the recent storms and building a future that protects rural communities. It is open to all Plantersville residents. It is organized by Hometown Organizing Project.
• Foot Soldiers Park will have its Juneteenth Celebration on June 19 from 2-6 p.m. at the future home of Foot Soldiers Park at 1705 Selma Ave. Vendor registration is now open at bit.ly/FSPVendor2025. The first four Black-owned food trucks to sign up get 25 prepaid meals! Nonprofits and community resources can also apply for a free resource table. Entertainment includes Sahi On Ko Djony, Logan the Entertainer and the Clutch Band. Barbara Barge will be the honored foot soldier.

June 21

• The Levitt Amp Selma Music Series begins on Saturday, June 21, with Reggae on the River at Riverfront Amphitheater, 2 Green Street.  Gates open at 7 p.m. and showtime is at 8 p.m. Free entry. Vendors and food trucks available. Bring your Lawn Chairs, Tents and Coolers (Clear Bags Only).

 

June 22

• Elbethel Missionary Baptist Church, 2792 Persimmon Tree Road in Valley Grande, will have its usher board anniversary on Sunday, June 22, at 1:30 p.m. The theme is based on Proverbs 8:34. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Saul Jackson of Little Rock Baptist Church of Brent. Master of ceremony will be Deacon Henry Hicks Sr. The Rev. Trenton Pressley is the pastor.

 

June 23

• Seeds of Hope Summer Sports Spectacular will be June 23-25. Drop off will be at 9 a.m. Pick up will be at noon. The camp is located at Seeds of Hope (103 Maxey Street). Athletes will learn skills in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, tennis, volleyball, track and basketball. Call Coach Nez Vaval at 786-202-4925 with questions.
• FBC Selma will have its vacation Bible school June 23-25 from 9 a.m. to noon. Children ages 4 to completing sixth grade are invited. To register, log on to https://vbspro.events/p/events/vbsatfbcselma/sessions/93870/participants/new.

 

June 24

• Make a one-of-a-kind decoupage plate with Jan Parker on Tuesday, June 24, from 2-4 p.m. at the Selma-Dallas County Public Library. Cost is $15. Reservations are required, and space is limited. To make a reservation, call 334-874-1725.

 

June 27

• Selma Soul BJJ will have its promotion ceremony and community celebration on Friday, June 27, at 6 p.m. It is located at the Selma Mall at 1391 E. Highland Ave, Suite 4.

 

June 28

• The Institute for Common Power is sponsoring its Freedom School on Saturday, June 28, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1018 Water Avenue. Breakfast and lunch will be served. For more information, visit instituteforcommonpower.org.

 

June 30

• The Pride of AL Elks Lodge presents its Car and Truck Show on Saturday, June 28, beginning at 10 a.m. at 4304 Water Avenue. For more information, contact Zeb 334-431-9134, Hicks 334-375-1551 or Billy 334-375-3249.

 

July 4-5

• The Levitt Amp Selma Music Series continues on Friday and Saturday, July 4-5, with Selma City Fest and Fireworks at Riverfront Amphitheater, 2 Green Street.  Free entry. Vendors and food trucks available. Bring your Lawn Chairs, Tents and Coolers (Clear Bags Only).

 

July 6

• New Macedonia Baptist Church, 8963 County Road 37 (Summerfield Road) in Valley Grande, will have its annual homecoming and family day on Sunday, July 6, at 1:30 p.m.. The theme is based on Matthew 5:16. The guest minister will be Dr. Tarrance L. Scott Sr. of Mt. Moriah #2 Missionary Baptist Church in Mosses. The Rev. Jonathan B. Shanks is the pastor.

 

July 9

• Gather with others for fellowship while completing a paint-by-the-number project on Wednesdays in July from 10 a.m. to noon at the Selma-Dallas County Public Library. Cost is $15. Reservations are required, and space is limited. To make a reservation, call 334-874-1725.

 

July 11

• The Brown Bag Book Group will meet at the Selma-Dallas County Public Library on July 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Bring a bag lunch and tell us about what you are reading. Tea and water provided.

 

July 12

• The Levitt Amp Selma Music Series continues on Saturday, July 12, with Down Home Blues Fest at Riverfront Amphitheater, 2 Green Street.  Gates open at 7 p.m. and showtime is at 8 p.m. Free entry. Vendors and food trucks available. Bring your Lawn Chairs, Tents and Coolers (Clear Bags Only).

 

July 13

• New Shiloh Baptist Church, 5825 Cahawba Road in Orrville, will celebrate their pastor’s 10th anniversary honoring Pastor Henry L. Seltzer and First Lady Patsy Seltzer on Sunday, July 13, at 1:30 p.m. Scripture reference is Isaiah 61:1. Dinner will be served.

 

July 14

• The Selma Dallas County Historic Preservation Society will have its Selma Art Camp 2025 at 9 Lauderdale Street for ages 8 and up. Camp One will be June 16-20. Camp Two will be July 14-18. The schedule is Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday’s schedule is 9 a.m.-noon. Lunch and snacks are included. For more information, call 412-8550.

 

July 16

• Gather with others for fellowship while completing a paint-by-the-number project on Wednesdays in July from 10 a.m. to noon at the Selma-Dallas County Public Library. Cost is $15. Reservations are required, and space is limited. To make a reservation, call 334-874-1725.

 

July 21

• Learn how to create beautiful flower arrangements during a flower arranging seminar at the Selma-Dallas County Public Library on Monday, July 21, from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $25 and includes flowers and vase or $20 if you bring your own small/medium vase. Reservations are required, and space is limited. To make a reservation, call 334-874-1725.

 

July 23

• Gather with others for fellowship while completing a paint-by-the-number project on Wednesdays in July from 10 a.m. to noon at the Selma-Dallas County Public Library. Cost is $15. Reservations are required, and space is limited. To make a reservation, call 334-874-1725.

 

July 26

• The Levitt Amp Selma Music Series continues on Saturday, July 26, with Black Belt Bayou Fest at Riverfront Amphitheater, 2 Green Street. Gates open at 7 p.m. and showtime is at 8 p.m. Free entry. Vendors and food trucks available. Bring your Lawn Chairs, Tents and Coolers (Clear Bags Only).

 

July 27

• Residency deadline for municipal elections in Selma, Orrville and Valley Grande will be Sunday, July 27.

 

July 30

• Gather with others for fellowship while completing a paint-by-the-number project on Wednesdays in July from 10 a.m. to noon at the Selma-Dallas County Public Library. Cost is $15. Reservations are required, and space is limited. To make a reservation, call 334-874-1725.

 

August 9

• The Levitt Amp Selma Music Series continues on Saturday, Aug. 9, with Love & Lyrics: an R&B Kick Back at Riverfront Amphitheater, 2 Green Street.  Gates open at 7 p.m. and showtime is at 8 p.m. Free entry. Vendors and food trucks available. Bring your Lawn Chairs, Tents and Coolers (Clear Bags Only).

 

August 11

• The final deadline for voter registration for municipal elections in Selma, Orrville and Valley Grande will be Monday, Aug. 11.

 

August 23

• The Levitt Amp Selma Music Series continues on Saturday, Aug. 23, with the Central Alabama Gospel Explosion at Riverfront Amphitheater, 2 Green Street. Gates open at 7 p.m. and showtime is at 8 p.m. Free entry. Vendors and food trucks available. Bring your Lawn Chairs, Tents and Coolers (Clear Bags Only).

 

August 26

• Election Day for municipal elections in Selma, Orrville and Valley Grande will be Aug. 26 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

 

September 13

• The Levitt Amp Selma Music Series continues on Saturday, Sept. 13, with Celebration of Selma: an Art & Cultural Experience at Riverfront Amphitheater, 2 Green Street.  Gates open at 7 p.m. and showtime is at 8 p.m. Free entry. Vendors and food trucks available. Bring your Lawn Chairs, Tents and Coolers (Clear Bags Only).

 

September 27

• The Levitt Amp Selma Music Series continues on Saturday, Sept. 27, with the Bridge City Jazz Festival at Riverfront Amphitheater, 2 Green Street. Gates open at 7 p.m. and showtime is at 8 p.m. Free entry. Vendors and food trucks available. Bring your Lawn Chairs, Tents and Coolers (Clear Bags Only).

 

October 11

• The Levitt Amp Selma Music Series continues on Saturday, Oct. 11, with Riverfront Rock Fest at Riverfront Amphitheater, 2 Green Street. Gates open at 7 p.m. and showtime is at 8 p.m. Free entry. Vendors and food trucks available. Bring your Lawn Chairs, Tents and Coolers (Clear Bags Only).

 

October 25

• The Levitt Amp Selma Music Series concludes on Saturday, Oct. 25, with the Grande “Southern Soul” Finale at Riverfront Amphitheater, 2 Green Street.  Gates open at 7 p.m. and showtime is at 8 p.m. Free entry. Vendors and food trucks available. Bring your Lawn Chairs, Tents and Coolers (Clear Bags Only).

 

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.