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Scottsboro's Christmas parade is December 5th

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011, 10:53pm

Scottsboro's Christmas parade is December 5th

Scottsboro's Christmas Parade will be December 5th in the historic downtown court square at 5 p.m. The rain date is December 6th at 6 p.m.

Admission is free. Join in all the festivities that celebrate the reason for the season.

The floats are have the theme "A Storybook Christmas" and are being judged based on how their decorations interpret the story. All floats will line up at 4:30 p.m. on Legion Drive in front of Collins Elementary School.

If you're interested in participating, visit the Chamber and sign an entry form. Your entry form will be presented or displayed when you arrive for the line-up. The Scottsboro Police Department requires each vehicle driver to present a current driver's license.

A $10 donation is requested for each entry into the Christmas Parade.

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Post Hallowgreen fixes

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011, 10:28am

By Scott Meeks
easyGREENtv.com

So your jack-o-lantern has gone from spooky to sad, there's candy all over the house, and you have no idea what to do with that Halloween costume. Folks, you're experiencing a Halloween hangover. But have no fear, I'm about to lift your spirits with a few post Halloween-fixes that are easy and green.

COSTUMES

Donate them to thrift stores or Goodwill stores.

Donate them to school or community theater departments.

Store them away and throw a costume swap party next fall.

JACK-O-LANTERNS

Bury him in the backyard. Pumpkins are loaded with nutrients so he'll decompose

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Active indoor activities for kids during rainy days

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011, 8:30am

Active indoor activities for kids during rainy days

By Vincent Daly
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Rainy days can put a real damper on outdoor fun for kids of all ages. It's true that puddle jumping can provide entertainment outdoors for kids during a light rain fall. Yet thunder storms as well as torrential rain storms with high winds are simply too hazardous. As a parent of young children the challenge lies in how to keep your active kids entertained indoors when the weather becomes too extreme outside. They're bound to get cranky due to boredom unless you engage them with compelling activities.

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2nd Annual Backyard BBQ Bash held Saturday, October 22nd

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011, 3:29pm

2nd Annual Backyard BBQ Bash held Saturday, October 22nd

Scottsboro High School Band Boosters is having their 2nd Annual Backyard BBQ Bash this Saturday, October 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for students. It is free for children 3 years old and younger.

Check out the flyer, and don't miss out on a fun afternoon that helps your high school band!

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Get tickets for 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee now

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Friday, October 14th, 2011, 5:47pm

Get tickets for 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee now

To the Northeast Alabama Community College audience:
It’s that time again! Ticket sales for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee start today, October 14!

In addition to their traditional ticketing service, they now accept credit cards. You have so many choices now! You may choose from ONE of the following:
1. Come by the office to pay with cash/check/credit card. They will print tickets.
2. Call 256-638-4418 x 2218 to pay with a credit card, and there is no per ticket fee. They will EMAIL tickets.
3. For $1.25 per ticket (SHOWCLIX FEE), purchase online & print at home using your coupon code at: www.nacc.edu/nacctheatre

Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Get your order in early for the best seating on this fun, lively, and energizing show!

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Visit Jackson County Fair in Scottsboro

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011, 5:06pm

Don't miss the Jackson County Fair in Scottsboro this week through September 10th at Veterans Park Fairgrounds on Cecil Street.

There free entertainment, and gates open nightly at 5:30 p.m.

Individual Exhibit Building and Commercial Exhibit Building open at 5:30 p.m. and close at 10:00 p.m.

Admission:
Age 12 and Older - $4.00
Age 4 through 11 - $3.00
Age 3 and Under - FREE

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Families should plan for National Preparedness Month

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011, 2:58pm

Families should plan for National Preparedness Month

President Barack Obama has declared September National Preparedness Month and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, along with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, urge Alabamians and their families to take this time to update their disaster preparedness plan.

As the April tornadoes and Hurricane Irene illustrate, people may need to survive on their own after an emergency. This means having food, water, and other supplies for each family member for at least three days.

“Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. It is important to get a kit, make a plan, and be informed of disasters that can occur in Alabama,” said Jeff Byard, state coordinating officer for AEMA.

Recommended items in a basic emergency supply kit should last for up to 72 hours before help arrives.

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