February 2018 Parks and Recreation
Department Press Release
COMMUNITY
CENTERS:
WHAT: OPEN GYM/ACTIVITIES
WHEN: Monday- Friday
WHERE: East Gadsden 921 Wilson Ave. Delvin/Nunie 256-549-4673
Raymond Hill 1231 Alcott Rd. Tonya 256-549-4736
Thompson 236 Golden Ave. Ben 256-549-4738
Mitchell 1503 Noccalula Rd Katie 256-549-4739
Carver 1030 Tuscaloosa Ave. Timothy 256-549-4668
Walnut Park 3200 Walnut St. Rhea
256-549-4685
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Call Site for specific activities
& times
Banks
Park
2805
S 11th St.
256-546-3360
WHAT: RSVP Income Tax Help
WHEN: February 22nd
WHERE: Banks Park
TIME: 10a.m.-2p.m.
CONTACT: Tracy Ponder 256-549-8147
COST: Free
Walnut
Park Community Center
3200
Walnut St.
256-549-4685
WHAT: Senior Adult Exercise
WHEN: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
WHERE: Walnut Park Community Center
TIME: Monday 9a.m.-10:30a.m., Wednesday 8a.m.-9:30a.m.,
Friday 9a.m.-10:30a.m.
CONTACT: Rhea or Stacy @ 256-549-4685
COST: Free
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Bring a friend for a low impact exercise
that can be performed sitting or standing next to a chair for support.
WHAT: Bingo & Cards
WHEN: Wednesday
WHERE: Walnut Park Community Center
TIME: 8a.m.-
11a.m.
CONTACT: Rhea 256-549-4685
COST: Free
WHAT: Full Court
WHEN: Everyday 5p.m.-8p.m.
WHERE: Walnut Park Community Center
TIME: 5p.m.-7:30p.m.
CONTACT: Rhea 256-549-4685
COST: Free
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Bring your own paddle
WHAT: Table Tennis
WHEN: Thursday
WHERE: Walnut Park Community Center
TIME: 5p.m.-7p.m.
CONTACT: Rhea 256-549-4685
East
Gadsden Community Center
921
Wilson St.
256-549-4673
WHAT: Senior Bingo
WHEN: Every Monday
WHERE: East Gadsden Community Center
TIME: 10a.m.-11a.m.
CONTACT: Dot Phillips 256-549-4740
WHAT: Senior Dance Class
WHEN: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
WHERE: East Gadsden Community Center
TIME: 9a.m.-10:30a.m.
CONTACT: Rose 256-549-5071
WHAT: Tops Weight Loss Class
WHEN: Every Tuesday
WHERE: East Gadsden Community Center
TIME: 8a.m.-11a.m.
CONTACT: John 256-458-8156
WHAT: Youth Dance Class
WHEN: Every Tuesday and Thursday
WHERE: East Gadsden Community Center
TIME: 5p.m.-7p.m.
CONTACT: Juna Poe 256-453-5363
WHAT: Game Room & Cards
WHEN: Everyday
WHERE: East Gadsden Community Center
TIME: 8a.m.- 7p.m.
CONTACT: Delvin 256-549-4673
WHAT: Bible Study
WHEN: Every Thursday
WHERE: East Gadsden Community Center
TIME: 11a.m.-12:30p.m.
CONTACT: Delvin 256-549-4673
WHAT: Full Court Basketball
WHEN: Every Monday - Wednesday
WHERE: East Gadsden Community Center
TIME: 10:30a.m. – 3p.m.
CONTACT: Delvin 256-549-467
ELLIOTT
Community Center
2829
W Meighan Blvd.
256-549-4674
WHAT: RSVP Tax Help
WHEN: February 15th
WHERE: Elliott Community Center
TIME: 10a.m.-2p.m.
CONTACT: Carolyn 256-549-4674
COST: Free
WHAT: Movie Night
WHEN: February 16th
WHERE: Elliott Community Center
TIME: 5:30p.m.-7p.m.
CONTACT: Carla Wilson 256-458-2116
COST: Free
WHAT: Exercise Class
WHEN: Every Thursday
WHERE: Elliott Community Center
TIME: 10:30a.m.-11a.m.
CONTACT: Carolyn 256-549-4674
COST: Free
WHAT: Medicare Health Class
WHEN: February 26th
WHERE: Elliott Community Center
TIME: 10a.m. class & 2p.m. class
CONTACT: Carolyn 256-549-4674
COST: Free
JACK
GASTON COLISEUM
1420
W. Meighan Blvd.
256-549-4670
WHAT: Pickleball
WHEN: Wednesday
WHERE: Moved to Mitchell Community Center
TIME: 5:30p.m.-8p.m.
CONTACT: Katie 256-549-4739/Diane 256-549-4833
COST: Free
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Come check out this fun activity with
your family. If you don’t have your own paddle/balls, we have them for public
use.
WHAT: Basketball Practice
WHEN: Every Thursday
WHERE: Coliseum
TIME: 5p.m.-8p.m.
CONTACT: Carla 256-549-4707
COST: Free
WHAT: Youth Basketball
WHEN: February 8-10, February 15-17
WHERE: Coliseum
TIME: 9a.m.-5p.m.
CONTACT: Teresa Marshall 256-292-4341
COST: $1
WHAT: ARPA Basketball District
WHEN: February 25th
WHERE: Coliseum
TIME: 9a.m.-6p.m.
CONTACT: Durell Richards 256-490-0240
COST: Entry Fee $150 Gate Fee $5
·
ARPA Basketball District Tournament is
a single elimination tournament
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Ages 14 U Boys, 10 U Girls, 9 U Boys,
& 9 U Girls
WHAT: Robotics
WHEN: March 2-3
WHERE: Coliseum
TIME: 9a.m.-5p.m.
CONTACT: JSU
COST: Call JSU
Carver
Community Center
1030
Tuscaloosa Ave.
256-549-4667
WHAT: Senior Lunch
WHERE: Carver Community Center
WHEN: Monday-Friday
TIME: 11a.m.-1p.m.
CONTACT: Delma Smith 256-549-4767
COST: State Funded Program
* You can pick up applications At Carver Community
Center & Elliott Community Center
CARVER
GYM
1030
Tuscaloosa Ave.
256-549-4668
WHAT: District Basketball
WHERE: Carver Gym
WHEN: February 23-24
TIME: Call for info
CONTACT: Teresa Marshall 256-613-0085
COST: Call for info
WHAT: Head Start Black History
WHERE: Carver Gym
WHEN: February 27
TIME: 5-7p.m.
CONTACT: Donna Wilson 256-249-0355 Ext #0
COST: Free
WHAT: Pink Goes Red Heart & Health Fair
WHERE: Carver Gym
WHEN: February 2nd
TIME: 12p.m.-3p.m.
CONTACT: C. Baker 256-328-1018
COST: Free
·
Giving information on the Heart!
·
Check for blood pressure & any
other issue concerning the heart.
WHAT: Adult Basketball
WHERE: Carver Gym
WHEN: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
TIME: 9a.m.-2:30p.m.
CONTACT: Timothy Keith 256-549-4668
COST: Free
WHAT: After School Basketball
WHERE: Carver Gym
WHEN: Monday - Friday
TIME: 3p.m.-5p.m.
CONTACT: Timothy Keith 256-549-4668
COST: Free
WHAT: Adult Free Play
WHERE: Carver Gym
WHEN: Every Wednesday
TIME: 2:30p.m.-6:30p.m.
CONTACT: Durell Richardson 256-490-0240
COST: Free
WHAT: Line Dance Class
WHERE: Carver Gym
WHEN: Tuesday
TIME: 5p.m.-7p.m.
CONTACT: Dale Smith 256-328-3776
COST: Free
WHAT: Kids City League
WHERE: Carver Gym
WHEN: Saturdays
TIME: 9a.m.-4p.m.
CONTACT: Durell Richardson 256-490-0240
COST: $1
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City League Basketball (12 & under
boys)
WHAT: G- League Basketball
WHERE: Carver Gym
WHEN: Sundays
TIME: 3p.m.-10p.m.
CONTACT: Durell Richardson 256-490-0240
COST: $2
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Adult Basketball League
Thompson
Community Center
236
Goldenrod Ave.
256-549-4738
WHAT: Volleyball
WHERE: Thompson Community Center
WHEN: February 14th
TIME: 4:30-7p.m.
CONTACT: Ben Irby 256-549-4738
COST: Free
WHAT: Job Corp Basketball Scrimmage
WHERE: Thompson Community Center
WHEN: Every Tuesday - Thursday
TIME: 7-8p.m.
CONTACT: Ben Irby 256-549-4738
COST: Free
WHAT: Decorating Activities
WHERE: Thompson Community Center
WHEN: Monday - Friday
TIME: 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m.
CONTACT: Ben 256-549-4738
COST: Free
WHAT: Variations of Basketball
WHERE: Thompson Community Center
WHEN: Every Thursday
TIME: 7p.m.-8p.m.
CONTACT: Ben 256-549-4738
COST: Free
WHAT: Dance
WHERE: Thompson Community Center
WHEN: Every Monday and Wednesday
TIME: 5p.m.-7p.m.
CONTACT: Ben 256-549-4738
COST: Free
WHAT: Dance
WHERE: Thompson Community Center
WHEN: Every Tuesday and Thursday
TIME: 4:30p.m.-6:30p.m.
CONTACT: Ben 256-549-4738
COST: Free
THERAPEUTIC
1420
W. Meighan Blvd.
256-549-4707
WHAT: Valentine’s Dance
WHERE: Elliott Community Center
WHEN: February 16th
TIME: 5:30p.m.-7:00p.m.
CONTACT: Carla 256-458-2116
COST: Free
WHAT: Music
WHERE: Gadsden Health and Rehab
WHEN: Every Monday
TIME: 10a.m.-10:30a.m.
CONTACT: Carla 256-549-4707
COST: Free
WHAT: Movie Night
WHERE: Elliott Community Center
WHEN: February 16th
TIME: 5:30p.m.-7:00p.m.
CONTACT: Carla 256-458-2116
WHAT: Swimming Lessons
WHERE: YMCA
WHEN: Every Tuesday
TIME: 10a.m.-11a.m.
CONTACT: Carla 256-549-4707
COST: Free
WHAT: Activities
WHERE: Elliott Community Center
WHEN: Every Monday
TIME: 2:45p.m.-4p.m.
CONTACT: Carla 256-549-4707
COST: Free
WHAT: Exercise
WHERE: Carver Community Center
WHEN: Every Monday and Wednesday
TIME: 10a.m.-10:30a.m.
CONTACT: Carla 256-549-4707
COST: Free
WHAT: Bowling
WHERE: Paradise Lanes
WHEN: Every Wednesday
TIME: 3:30p.m.-5p.m.
CONTACT: Carla 256-549-4707
COST: $1.00
WHAT: Bingo
WHERE: Elliott Community Center
WHEN: Every Thursday
TIME: 1p.m.
CONTACT: Caroline 256-549-4707
COST: Free
WHAT: Music
WHERE: Mc Guffey Healthcare
TIME: 10:30-11a.m.
CONTACT: Carla 256-549-4707
COST: Free
WHAT: Music
WHERE: Northside Healthcare
TIME: 2p.m.-2:30p.m.
CONTACT: Carla 256-549-4707
COST: Free
WHAT: Basketball Practice (A&B TEA.M.S), Track
& Volleyball (seasonal)
WHERE: Coliseum
WHEN: Every Thursday
TIME: 10a.m.-11a.m.
CONTACT: Carla 256-549-4707
COST: Free
WHAT: Bingo
WHERE: Elliott Community Center
WHEN: Every Thursday
TIME: 3p.m.-4p.m.
CONTACT: Carla 256-549-4707
COST: Free
WHAT: Snell grove Exercise
WHERE: Coliseum
WHEN: Every Friday
TIME: 9a.m.
CONTACT: Carla 256-549-4707
COST: Free
DOWNTOWN
CIVIC CENTER
623
Broad St.
256-549-4740
WHAT: Bridal Show
WHERE: DTCC (park in back)
WHEN: Sunday February 25th
TIME: 12p.m.-4p.m.
COST: Get tickets @ www.chicoccasions.com
CONTACT: Nicole Alexander 404-707-7820
WHAT: Valentine’s Dance
WHERE: DTCC
WHEN: February 6th
TIME: 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Carla 256-458-2116
WHAT: Senior Trips
WHERE: The Ark & Virginia Beach
WHEN: Call For Details
COST: Call for reservations
CONTACT: Belinda 256-549-4740
WHAT: Bridge
WHERE: DTCC
WHEN: Every Monday and Friday
TIME: 10a.m.-3p.m.
COST: Free
WHAT: Quilters
WHERE: DTCC
WHEN: Every 2nd & 4th
Thursday
TIME: 10a.m.-3p.m.
Cost: Free
WHAT: Lyons Club Meeting
WHERE: DTCC
WHEN: 1st& 3rd
Tuesday
TIME: 12p.m.-1p.m.
COST: FREE
WHAT: Retired Federal Worker’s Meeting
WHERE: DTCC (Tea Room)
WHEN: 2nd Monday
TIME: 11a.m.-2p.m.
COST: Free
WHAT: Alabama State Sorority
WHERE: DTCC
WHEN: 2nd Monday
TIME: 5p.m.-6p.m.
COST: Free
WHAT: AKA Sorority
WHERE: DTCC
WHEN: 1st Monday
TIME: 5p.m.-6:30p.m.
COST: Free
WHAT: Mahjongg
WHERE: DTCC
WHEN: Every Wednesday
TIME: 10a.m.-4p.m.
CONTACT: Belinda 256-546-4740
COST: Free
WHAT: Line Dancing
WHERE: DTCC (Auditorium)
WHEN: Every Monday
TIME: 4p.m.-6p.m.
CONTACT: Belinda 256-549-4740
COST: Free
WHAT: Exercise Class
WHERE: DTCC (Alaco Room)
WHEN: Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday
TIME: 9a.m.-9:30a.m.
CONTACT: Belinda 256-549-4740
COST: Free
WHAT: Bingo
WHERE: Tea Rm.
WHEN: Every Tuesday and Friday
TIME: 10a.m.-12p.m.
CONTACT: Belinda 256-549-4740
COST: Free
WHAT: Clogging Class
WHERE: Pitman
WHEN: February 8th,13th,22nd,27th
TIME: 4p.m.-6p.m.
CONTACT: Belinda 256-549-4740
COST: Free
WHAT: Friday Night Dance
WHEN: Every Friday Night (except holidays)
WHERE: DTCC
TIME: 6:30p.m.-9p.m.
CONTACT: Belinda 256-549-4740
COST: $5
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55 & Under
·
Live Band
ATHLETICS
256-549-4709
WHAT: Easter Egg Hunt
WHERE: Sports Complex
WHEN: March 22nd
TIME: 5p.m.-7p.m.
CONTACT: Katie Ragan 256-549-4739
Cost: NO fee
WHAT: NSA Girls Fast Pitch
WHERE: Sports Complex
WHEN: February 24th
TIME: 9a.m.-11p.m.
CONTACT: Wayne Hughes 256-602-3429
COST: No Fee
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NSA Fast Pitch ages 8-16 yrs
WHAT: NSA Girls Fast Pitch
WHERE: Sports Complex
WHEN: March 31st
TIME: 9a.m.-11p.m.
CONTACT: Wayne Hughes 256-602-3429
COST: No Fee
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NSA Fast Pitch Ages 8-16 yrs
WHAT: Rush Soccer
WHERE: Weeks Field
WHEN: February 25th
TIME: 2p.m.-4p.m.
CONTACT: Rob Bowley 256-504-9437
COST: No Fee
WHAT: Rush Soccer
WHERE: Weeks Field
WHEN: March 23
TIME: 12p.m.-2p.m.
CONTACT: Rob Bowley 256-504-9437
COST: No Fee
WHAT: NSA Girls Fast Pitch
WHERE: Sports Complex
WHEN: March 3rd
TIME: 9a.m. – 11p.m.
CONTACT: Wayne Hughes 205-602-3429
COST: Entry Fee $250 / Gate Fee $8
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NSA Fast Pitch Girls ages 8-16 yrs
WHAT: Rush Soccer
WHERE: Weeks Field
WHEN: March 9th
TIME: 7p.m.-9p.m.
CONTACT: Rob Bowley 256-504-9437
COST: No Fee
WHAT: Rush Soccer
WHERE: Weeks Field
WHEN: March 11th
TIME: 2p.m.-4p.m.
CONTACT: Rob Bowley 256-504-9437
COST: No Fee
WHAT: Rush Soccer
WHERE: Weeks Field
WHEN: March 17th
TIME: 12p.m.-2p.m.
CONTACT: Rob Bowley 256-504-9437
COST: No Fee
WHAT: BPA Baseball Tournament
WHERE: Sports Complex
WHEN: March 17th
TIME: 9a.m.-10p.m.
CONTACT: David Lockridge 256-504-7550
COST: $8
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BPA Baseball ages 16 & under boys
WHAT: BPA Baseball Tournament
WHERE: Sports Complex
WHEN: March 17th
TIME: 9a.m.-6p.m.
CONTACT: David Lockridge 256-504-7550
COST: $8
WHAT: BPA Baseball Tournament
WHERE: Sports Complex
WHEN: March 23-24
TIME: 9a.m.-10p.m.
WHAT: Youth Basketball Banquet
WHERE: Convention Hall
WHEN: March 18th
TIME: 7p.m.-8p.m.
CONTACT: Teresa Marshall
COST: No Fee
WHAT: Kids City League Basketball
WHERE: Carver Gym
WHEN: Saturdays
TIME: 8a.m.-4p.m.
CONTACT: Teresa 256-613-0085
COST: $2
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City League Basketball (12 & under
Boys)
WHAT: G-League Basketball
WHERE: Carver Gym
WHEN: Sundays
TIME: 3p.m.-8p.m.
CONTACT: Teresa 256-613-0085
COST: $2
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Adult Basketball League
MITCHELL
Community Center
1503
Noccalula Rd.
256-549-4739
WHAT: Spring Break Camp
WHERE: Mitchell Community Center
WHEN: March 26th – 30th
TIME: 7:30a.m.-5:30p.m.
CONTACT: Katie 256-549-4739
COST: $20 per child
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Multiple sibling discount available
WHAT: Pickle ball
WHERE: Mitchell Community Center
WHEN: Every Weds
TIME: 5:30-8p.m.
CONTACT: Katie 256-549-4739
COST: Free
WHAT: Full Court Basketball
WHERE: Mitchell Community Center
WHEN: Every Thursday
TIME: 5-8p.m.
Noccalula
Falls
256-549-4663
CLOSED UNTIL MARCH 1st
5Th
STREET MARKET
439
Locust St.
256-549-4658
WHAT: Capes & Crowns ‘The Red Carpet
Event’
WHERE: 5th St. Market
WHEN: February 11th
TIME: 2-4p.m.
CONTACT: Janet/Lisa 256-549-4658
COST: Tickets $10 each/additional child $8
each
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Walk the carpet with Darth Vader,
Capt. A.m.erica,
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Spiderman, Batman, Super girl,,
Princess Peach,
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Tiana, Elsa, and even Prince Charming
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Wear your favorite cape or crown
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Cupcakes and Punch
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Photo Booth
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Disney sing-along and more
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SPONSORS/VENDORS City of Gadsden,
Gadsden Parks & Rec,
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DGI, Uptown Costumes, Flowers Baking
Co., McDonalds
WHAT: Sweethearts Brunch
WHERE: 5th St. Market
WHEN: February 10th
TIME: 10a.m.
CONTACT: Janet 256-549-4658 Lisa 256-441-0572
COST: Tickets single- $55/couple- $100
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Four – course meal prepared by
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The Culinary Tea.m. @ Sugar Moon Restaurant
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Sweetheart Pictures by Spencer’s Pic
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Live Music by Sweetheart’s Tiffany
& Ethan Lang
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Ballroom dance demonstration 7 basic
lesson
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Sweetheart Stroll for a chance to win
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A 2-night stay @ Noccalula Falls
Cabins
CONVENTION
HALL
344
S. 1st St
256-549-4669
WHAT: Altrusa Antique Show
WHERE: Convention Hall
WHEN: February 9-11
TIME: Fri /Sat 9a.m.-5p.m. Sun-10a.m.-5p.m.
CONTACT: Sylvia Venture 256-442-9969
COST: $5
WHAT: Kiwanis Pancake Day
WHERE: Convention Hall
WHEN: 2/17
TIME: 6a.m.-2p.m.
CONTACT: 256-563-0062
COST: $5