Blountsville Christmas Parade and Open House Friday Dec. 6th 7 P.M.

The Community Arts Council presents You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown Aug. 5th, 6th, 7th , at 7 p.m.and Sun. Aug. 8th  2 P.M.FRIDAY THE 13TH AND 14TH @ 7 P.M.. ALL PERFORMANCES WILL BE AT THE NEW ART’S CENTER LOCATED AT 6801 2ND AVE. WEST. PERFORMANCS WILL BE AUG. 5TH, 6TH 7TH @7 P.M. AND AUG. 8TH @ 2 P.M. AND AGAIN ON FRIDAY THE 13TH @ 7 P.M. AND SAT. THE 14TH @ 7 P.M. FOR MORE INFO GO TO WWW.BLOUNTCOUNTYARTS.COM

Open House and Wedding expo at Canaan Acres on Saturday August 7th. Canaan Acres is located at 151 Canaan Acres Road Oneonta , Al . There will be Door Prizes, Special Discounts , Free Samples and a fashion show at 3:30 p.m.This event is sponsored by Canaan Acres, Sweet T’s, S & S Events,  Klarissa’s, Valor Bakery, Magnolia Vacations, Greater Joy, Sweet P Blooms, Alabama Weddings, Tipsy’s Galore, Huffstutler Weddings, The Party Company, Bridal Directory, Beautiful Day Spa, Mathew Butts , Our Family to Yours Catering & Events and All About that Dress. For more e-mail event’s @canaanacres.com.

Join The Covered Bridge Players’ for Tacos & Margaritas and a chance to buy your season tickets before they go on sale to the public.This event will be  Sunday Aug. 8th from 5-7 p.m.at the Neely Theatre located at 306 1st Ave. E, Oneonta.   Make your reservations by July 30th by calling 205-274-7469 or by e-mailing coveredbridgeplayersal@gmail.com .

The Blount County -Oneonta  Chamber of Commerce and Kind Kups  Coffee of Cleveland invite you to take a coffee break with them on Saturday August 14th from 9 a.m. to 11.

Swann Bridge 9 a.m.——Low Water Bridge –10 a.m.——Horton Mill Bridge 10am.Register on line for the site you want. Bring your own water, gloves, bucket and a smile.Email info@flfral.com.

The Blount County Extension Office & The Blount County/Oneonta Chamber of Commerce partner together to bring you Hometown Hospitality. Hometown Hospitality is a two hour course course designed to help participants gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between service industry entities practicing excellent customer service technique and local / regional tourism and a greater service industry revenues.

The date is Tuesday Aug. 17 from 9a.m. to 11 a.m. This course is FREE and will be held at the Blount County -Oneonta Chamber of Commerce-110 building. The address is 110 1st Ave. E. , Oneonta.  To register call the chamber @205-274-2153. For questions about the workshop call Amy at the County Extension Office  205-274-2129. Seating is limited. This workshop is FREE.

Grapes and Hops and the Blount County Oneonta Chamber of Commerce invite you to join them for an evening of wine tasting, refreshments and entertainment. This is a great event for networking and fellowship . Grapes and Hops is located on 1st ave. downtown Oneonta.

The Blount County – Oneonta Chamber will host the Volunteer Fair on Thursday Sept. 16th at the Little Brick Church in Oneonta, Across from Ace Hardware. The hours will be from 9-1. Come and meet with representatives from local non-profits to find your perfect volunteer match. This is a good way to learn more about services offered in Blount County. Prospective volunteers do not have to register in advance to attend.

The Blount County-Oneonta Chamber of Commerce will host the Blount County Volunteer Fair on Thursday Sept. 16th at the Little Brick Church in Oneonta, across from Ace Hardware. This event will be from 9-1. Come to meet with local non- profit organizations to find out more about services available for Blount County and find your perfect match. Prospective volunteers do not need to register in advance.

The Blount County Education Foundation & WCRL Radio will sponsor the Annual Radio Thon on Sept. 23rd from 8-5 at The Little Brick Church in Oneonta.  Listen to WCRL from 8-5 , pull for your favorite school and come by the Little Brick Church for food, prizes and lots of fun. Call in your pledge by phoning 205-274-9530 or bring it by The Little Brick Church .