Another huge thank you to Council member Kaytrina Simmons and Community Action Northwest Alabama for sponsoring the event.

The day kicks off at 9 am with a full day of competition, food trucks, local vendors, activities for the kids and a special appearance by Miss Alabama Lindsay Fincher.

With this year's Platinum Sponsor - Constellium - Shoals Dragon Boat Festival proceeds go to benefit Shoals Scholar Dollars, providing scholarships for students in Colbert and Lauderdale County.

Don't miss this yard sale benefiting Chloe's fund! It will be on Sept. 30 & Oct. 1 from 7 am-2 pm.

On Oct. 1, from 12 - 2, most items will be 50% off.

The yard sale will be held in the parking lot of the Florence Lauderdale Animal Services

3240 Roberson Rd, Florence, Al

100% of the money raised from this yard sale will provide for the emergency medical needs of animals at Florence Lauderdale Animal Services.

This grant will add six cardboard recycling trailers throughout

Lauderdale County, an enclosed recycling trailer for the Town of Killen, two loads of cardboard

recycling dumpsters for business recycling, and an electromagnetic sorter that will provide

automation for aluminum collection at the Florence Recycling Center.

AlabamaWorks says Launch's innovative approach to workforce development will be key to opening doors, breaking barriers, and propelling Alabamians forward.

To learn more about the program, click here.

Check out the Club to see when their next event is!

Mark your calendars and be on the lookout for more details!

Bless Yr Heart & UNA host the First Annual North Alabama Guitar Pedal Swap Meet on Saturday, October 8th, at The Mane Room in Florence, Alabama. From 12 pm to 4 pm, bring your noise boxes to trade or barter. You can also buy any pedal.

Tables and power are first come, first serve. Please bring power supplies (or batteries), a small amp, cables & axe to demo the sounds you are putting on the chopping block of rock.

There are confirmed boxes from Electro-Harmonix, Boss, JHS, DeArmond, Line6, Mooer, Heather Brown Electronics, DOD, Behringer, Keeley, Danelectro, TC Electronics, Ibanez, Strymon, Digitech, and many more chug boxes to riff your face off.

The Mane Room - 310 N. Pine St. Florence, AL 35630

Saturday, October, 8th - 12 pm to 4 pm

All are welcome - FREE to attend!

Guest Artists: Darol Anger and Eugene Friesen

OCT 9 at 6 PM – RATTLESNAKE SALOON

Underwritten by:
-Jamie Hood Jewelers
-Florence Federal Credit Union

The Rattlesnake Saloon is the inspirational setting for our outdoor concert featuring Berklee contemporary artists Darol Anger and Eugene Friesen. Wear comfortable shoes and take in the sights of nature & sounds of music. 21 and older only please – Gates open at 5 PM.

Yi-Men CAI & Scott Holshouser, Piano

NOV 6 at 3 PM – NORTON AUDITORIUM

Underwritten by:

-Tom and Mary White
-Listerhill Credit Union

Poulenc – Concerto for Two Pianos in D Minor, FP 61
Brahms – Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73

It is a rare site to see two full-size grand pianos grace the stage in front of a full orchestra! Guests will be excited to hear two energetic, powerful masterworks fill Norton Auditorium in a way that will leave you on the edge of your seat from start to finish!

Lullaby Lane, a baby and children’s clothing store, is holding a grand opening on October 1 from 10 – 5!

The shop is located in Marigold Plaza:

405 E Tennessee Street Florence, AL 35660

Struts Wings is opening their third location in Florence at 116 S. Pine Street.

Struts is a family style restaurant that offers a variety of fresh, delicious pub specialties for lunch, dinner or take out.

Check out their packed menu here.

The Mayor and Council members will hold the next council meeting on

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

4:00 p.m. Work Session

5:00 p.m. Council Meeting

City Auditorium

103 South Pine Street