This concert series will begin with Shannon Knight, a Crossroads/Skyland Recording Artist. He will entertain you with his fantastic voice and funny stories. He will surprise you with some mainstream music from the Gatlin Brothers, Rod Stewart, Sam Cooke and more.
"Smashed Burgers" will be on site for your lunch!
Location: Wilson Park
Time: 11:30am-1:30pm
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
The City of Florence shares a critical concern for victims of sexual violence and a desire to support their needs for justice and healing. We must work together to educate our community about sexual violence prevention, support survivors, and speak out against harmful actions. Pictured: DA Chris Connolly, Donna Beck
National Crime Victim's Rights Week
National Crime Victim's Rights week is reaffirming Florence, Alabama's commitment to creating victim services and a criminal justice response that assists all victims every day of the year. The professionals who serve our community have our sincere gratitude and appreciation for their dedication and commitment to community members, victim service providers, and criminal justice. Pictured: DA Chris Connolly, Deanna Tidwell, Donna Beck
Upcoming Events
- VOCAL’s Annual Candlelight Vigil is on Tuesday, April 26 at 7pm in Wilson Park in Florence.
- Victim Service Providers Resource Fair is on Saturday, April 30 from 11am- 2pm in Wilson Park
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Shoals Habitat for Humanity's First Annual Crawfish Boil
Come out for their Restore open house, crawfish, and music!
Please donate through the QR code in the image or visit the Habitat for Humanity booth at First Friday.
Bookin' It - 5k Fundraiser
Registration is open now for the 5k fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, June 18, starting at 8 am, followed by a 1 Mile Fun Run! The cost is $30 to register and includes a Bookin' It 5k T-shirt!
The run is sponsored by the Friends of the library, and Solid Rock Running Company. Register now at BookinIt5k.ItsYourRace.com and help support the library's programming!
NAMC receives ADECA CARES Act Community Development Block Grant
"Expanding Diversity" with UNA Professor Erin Piedmont
Mark your calendars! UNA Professor Erin Piedmont and her students will present "Expanding Diversity" at 11 am Monday, May 2, at the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library.
In the past few decades, the number of books for children and young adults has expanded to include more diverse titles and relatable experiences for readers. Dr. Piedmont and her students will share titles that paved the way for children to identify with characters who look and feel the way they do.
River Heritage Splash Pad
The River Heritage Splash Pad will be opening on Memorial Day weekend, May 28, and run until Labor Day, Monday, September 5.
The hours will be:
· Monday-Thursday 11:30 am – 8:00 pm, with music playing all day.
· Friday-Sunday 11:30 am – 9:30 pm, music all day, with the light show/music from 8:30 pm - 9:15 pm.
North Alabama Medical Center earns national recognition for efforts to improve stroke treatment
A press release detailing the award is attached below.
Beginner Square Dance Lessons
Monday Nights: 6:00-8:00pm
May 2nd and 9th are free!
CONGRATULATIONS TO FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH!
Sincere words of congratulations are in order for the First United Methodist Church of Florence. This year, 2022, is the 200th anniversary of the establishment of this great church. With its founding in 1822, it is just four years younger than the City of Florence itself! As with many churches in those years, the congregants first met in a log cabin in downtown Florence, followed by other buildings as the church grew in numbers. (Note the accompanying photograph from a vintage postcard mailed to someone in Vina, Alabama, in 1915.) Eventually, the church was in a position to construct a very substantial – and very handsome - structure on the northwest corner of Seminary and Tuscaloosa Streets where it remains today as a solid anchor in downtown. Not surprisingly, the current building, too, has undergone various configurations, expansions, etc. over the years. (The second photograph portrays this beautiful building with its grand Ionic columns and its Greek Revival entry.) Community leaders in a wide range of fields – business, industry, law, education, politics, the Arts, etc. – have called this grand church their religious home. And that is still the case today. Therefore, it is with great pleasure that the citizens of Florence wish a resounding “Happy Bicentennial Birthday” to the First United Methodist Church of Florence, Alabama!
--Billy Warren, City Historian
Beverage Cart Worker Part Time
- Part Time - $7.25 Hourly
- Department: Park & Recreation
- Full Time - $35,541.93 - $47,308.75 Annually
- Department: Fire
- Part Time - $11.74 Hourly
- Department: Park & Recreation
- Part Time - $11.08 Hourly
- Department: Recycling
- Part Time - $11.08 Hourly
- Department: Street
- Part Time - $11.08 Hourly
- Department: Park & Recreation
Maintenance Worker Park and Recreation Part Time
- Part Time - $11.08 Hourly
- Department: Parks & Recreation
- Part Time - $13.01 Hourly
- Department: Park & Recreation
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING
The Mayor and Council members will hold the next council meeting on
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
4:00 p.m. Work Session
5:00 p.m. Council Meeting
City Auditorium
103 South Pine Street
