(Column) Pell City Bulletin

Anniversaries: Happy anniversary to Zane and Janett Smith. They were married on April 25, when Zane was a senior at Howard College. They have 3 sons and also provided a home for another young man. Congratulations to the Smiths.

Birthdays: Wishing a special birthday to one of my favorite sons-in-law, Mike Turner. Also, happy birthday to Jimmy Bell, Coach Wendall Young, Glenn Seay, Tommy Cook, Justin Evans, Blair Fields, Billy Golden, Kerri Swiney, Gina Gurley, Connie Cook, Kristie Edwards, Martha Howard, Ann Messer, Lauren Davis, Neva Hestly, Amanda Johnson, Lisa Smith, Kelly Vance, Carren Wright, Gina Collins, Taylor Darden, Kolton Hanes, Jackie Bailey, Eddy Collier, Reese Edwards, Corey Isbell, Ray Johnson, Alan Russell, Bill Cosper, Jennifer Poole, Christian and Caleb Clolinger.

Sports: Congratulations to the Pell City High School Tennis Teams who won sectionals and are headed to state. The girls finished 8-1 and the boys were 7-2. This is especially memorable because, per coach Jennifer Lee, this was supposed to be a building year. and another reason it is special is because Margaret’s great-granddaughter, Anna Beth Adams, is on this tennis team.

Congratulations to Abby Wesson, PCHS athlete, who was honored as a 2024 Bryant Jordan Foundation Regional Achievement Award winner. Congratulations to Haley Hendrix, Victory Christian athlete, who was honored as 2024 Bryant Jordan Scholar Athlete Scholarship recipient. They were two of only 104 students out of 190,000 student athletes in Alabama invited to the scholarship banquet.

Congratulations to PCHS baseball player, Brayley Smith, who threw a perfect game to secure a playoff spot for the Panthers. Panthers made it through the first round, now on to the next.

The Pell City 7th grade boys basketball tryouts will be on May 20, at Williams Intermediate School gym. The Pell City 8th grade boys basketball tryouts will be May 21, at Duran Jr. High gym from 3:30-5 p.m. Boys must have a current physical before trying out. Must have athletic shorts and basketball shoes.

Pell City High School boys basketball is putting on a golf scramble tournament fundraiser on May 31, at 1 p.m. at Alpine Bay Golf Course. There are plenty of sponsorship availabilities and spots for teams. If you are interested in sponsoring, donating or playing, contact matthouse2@yahoo.com. There will be prizes and lunch will be provided.

Local: The Pell City Garden Club Annual Sale will be April 26, 1-5 p.m. April 27, 9 a.m. until sold out at the Pell City Recreation Hall, 405 19th Street South (Next to the Boys and Girls Club). Prices are great and expert advice will be available. Native Azaleas 3 gal. — $30, Rosas Blush Blueberries 3 gal. — $22, Shade Loving Fatsia 1 gal. -$14, assorted ground covers starting at $3. You can follow the Facebook page for more photos, prices and details. facebook.com/pellcitygardenclub.

Interested in making strawberry jam? Come learn the basics of making jams and jellies and learn water bath canning basics. In the workshop guests will prepare some fresh strawberry jam to carry home. This will be held at the Pell City First United Methodist Church, 2200 3rd Ave. North, on May 2, from 2-4 p.m. Contact: Angela Treadaway at Treadas@aces.edu or 205-410-3696. Cost is $10.

Red Hill Farms-Phillips Family at 5514 Stemley Bridge Road, Pell City, will be hosting ‘Paint On The Farm’ Saturday, May 4. You can enjoy a fun afternoon of painting from 4-6 p.m. Adult canvas will be $25 and child canvas (6 and younger) will be $15. Registration deadline is April 28, so reserve a spot today by calling or texting 205-352-8803. Payment must be made when the reservation is made.

The St. Clair County Alabama Sheriffs’ Boys Ranch invites you to have lunch on them at the ranch’s gym on May 15. Meet the staff and hear from CEO Michael Smith and Director Larry Lewey. RSVP to stclairranch@alsyr.org or call 205-390-0717. This is sponsored by Buffalo Wild Wings.

CEPA: The PCHS Spotlight Theater Department will present “Little Mermaid” on April 25-27, at 7 p.m. and April 28, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 and $5. Teachers are free with ID.

• Calling all LoveBirds! Tickets are now on sale for Solid Gold, a celebration of the golden era of music. See The Firebirds and The Lovettes together for the very first time on June 6, at CEPA! Reserved seating tickets are $25. VIP Ticketsare $50. VIP tickets include two drink vouchers, a personal photo op/meet-and-greet with the musicians and a keepsake photo emailed directly to you! (pellcitycepa.com)

Black Jacket Symphony is back. This fantastic group will be back on the CEPA stage June 7, to bring you Prince’s iconic Purple Rain. Tickets are on sale now at pellcitycepa.com/tickets.

God bless you. Please call me at 205-338-5590 or email info to annette_snow@yahoo.com.