Float The Fork!! Sat. July 20

The Oneonta Fire & Rescue Service and the city of Oneonta will host the Pop Up Splash Pad event on July 24th from 4-6p.m. Attendees can enjoy the water spray from the fire hoses and visit with the firefighters.

The Blount County Historical Society will meet Sunday July 25th from 2-3 p.m. This meeting will take place at the Blount County Memorial Museum. The program will be presented by Kati Murphree on “The Beatles” songs, Albums, History & Facts. This is free to the public.For more info e-mail arhudy@blountcountyal.gov .

The Blount County-Oneonta Chamber of Commerce will host a wine tasting at Grapes and Hops on Thursday July 29 from 5-7 p.m. Grapes and Hops is located at 231 1st Ave. E.  Downtown Oneonta. This is a great time for networking.

Americana for America Scrappers , Southland Gas and the Blount Oneonta Chamber of Commerce will host Free Disposal of Electronics and Propane Tanks. This event will take place on Sat. July 31 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.in the Oneonta Public Library Parking lot. (221 2nd Street South). You will be able to dispose of your old electronics including computers and T.V.’s. You may also dispose of propane tanks (any size, empty or not). Everyone welcome to participate. For more info call- 205-243-7632.

Oneonta Business Association will sponsor the Cruise & Croon event on Sat. July 31st.in downtown Oneonta.You can shop, dine at local restaurants and food trucks, listen to live music, with Chapter V, and enjoy family fun for all ages. For more info call 205-446-0462

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.

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.