Red Carpet Service-Hometown Hospitality— Aug.17th
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.
Upcoming Events
Successful Aging Initiative April 5th
The Alabama Extension Office invites you to attend a series of classes on Successful Aging. On April 5th the class is designed to help you prevent falls and will take place at the Oneonta Senior Center located at 101 1st Street . The program will begin at 9 a.m. and is recommended for anyone over 60. Bre Steel will conduct this class and can be reached at 256-294-5409.There is no charge for this class.
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown April 14th-23
The Whole Backstage will present You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown April 14th -23 at the Whole Backstage Theatre located at 1120 Rayburn Ave. Guntersville, Al. For ticket info and curtain times call 256-582-7469.
Blount County Master Gardener Annual Plant Sale —8a.m.-12 p.m.
The Blount County Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale on April 22 ,2023 at the Blount County Agri-Business Center 8-a.m. to 12 p.m. or until sold out.
Back Road Park & Event Venue-Gospel Concert
The Backroad Park & Event Venue will host a Gospel Singing on Sunday April 23, 2023. Gates will open at 11 and music starts at noon. The Nelsons and the Perry’s will be the featured guest. The ticket’s will be $10. The venue address is 354 Bulldog Road, Altoona, Alabama. (Susan Moore Area). Go to www.backroadparkandeventvenue.com/…/gospel-concert for tickets . Tickets also at the gate. Seating not available so we encourage everyone to bring chairs.
Successful Aging Initiative May 3rd
The Alabama A&M & Auburn Universities invite you to attend a series of classes helping older adults maintain their quality of life. On May 3rd the topic will be Healthy Aging. Bre Steele will be the guest speaker at the Oneonta Senior Center located at 101 1st Street So. The program will begin at 9 a.m. and is free and is recommended for anyone 60 and over.For more info call Bre at 256-294-5409.
CITY NIGHT MARKET ———–SAT. MAY 13
CITY NIGHT MARKET of ONEONTA offers local farmers, specialty food vendors and makers of Artisanal items the opportunity to show off. Oneonta will host 25/30 entrepreneurs downtown by the Gazebo. In case of rain the market will be moved to the Oneonta Recreation Gym. For more info contact Nicole 205-813-7181.
Successful Aging Initiative June 7th
The Alabama A.M. & Auburn Universities Extension Offices invite you to attend a series of classes designed to help older adults maintain their quality of life. On June 7th the class will cover Preparing Estates.These classes are recommended for anyone 60 and older and will be taught at the Oneonta Senior Center located at 101 1st. St. So.beginning at 9.am. The classes are free. For more info call Bre @ 256-294-5409.
21st Annual June Fling—–June 9 & 10th
Oneonta Business Association will host the 21st Annual June Fling on June 9th 7-9 in Historical Downtown Oneonta. Vendor registrations starts Jan. 1st 2023. On June 9th from 7-9 the Sweet Tea Trio will preform. Sat. June 10th from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. enjoy Vendors/Food trucks /Kids’s Zone/Cruise -In & Entertainment. For more info WWW.oneontabusinessassociation.com.
Into The Woods —-June 16th-25
Into The Woods will be presented by The Whole Backstage Theatre June 16th -25th. For more info and to reserve seats call 256-582-7469. The Whole Backstage Theatre is located at 1120 Rayburn Ave. Gutersville, Al.
Community Canvas Friday June 23
The City of Oneonta will present the 2nd annual “Community Canvas”event. This is a wonderful opportunity for local artist to showcase their talent, sell their artwork, and enjoy an evening with fellow artist and community members. This event is free and will take place at The Little Brick Church in Oneonta fro 6-8 p.m.. For more info contact Nicole 205-813-7181.
Successful Aging Initiative — July 5th
The Alabama A.M. & Auburn Universities invite you to attend the Consumer Decision -Making study. This class is free and recommended for anyone 60 and older. This class will begin at 9 a.m. and will be taught at the Oneonta Senior Center located at 101 1st. St. So. For more info call Bre at 256-294-5409.
39th Annual Covered Bridge Festival—–Oct. 14
The 39th Annual Covered Bridge Festival will be Sat. Oct. 14 2023. Historical Downtown Oneonta will be the site from 9-4. Vendor applications are on line at WWW.Blount Oneonta Chamber.org or call 205-274-2153 for more info.