May Community Calendar

Friday, May 6West Jasper Elementary School’s Walking School Bus will meet at several different locations, allowing students to walk to school from those points. The program encourages students to be active and be punctual to school, allowing them to eat breakfast and have social time. The walking school bus is escorted by teachers, city council members, and the police. For more information on this program contact Mandy Chesser at (205) 299-1262.Friday, May 6West Jasper Elementary School’s Garden Wellness Day will be at the school’s garden, located at 1400 19th St W in Jasper, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. The event will include wellness activities and several guest speakers, including the Jasper Herb Society. For more information contact Mandy Chesser at (205) 299-1262.Friday, May 6T.R. Simmons Elementary School’s Sunset at Simmons 5K will begin at 5:00 PM with a walk-up registration. Adult registration is $25 and 18 and under can register for $12; T-shirts will be provided while supplies last. The event will feature a 5K race, a fun run, and Spring Fling with rides, games, food, and drinks. The entrance fee to the carnival will be $5. All proceeds from the event will go to new facilities for the school. For more information, call the school at 205-387-2535.Friday, May 6Eldridge Fireman’s Gala will be held in the Eldridge Community Gym at 6:30 PM. The theme for the Gala is CMA Awards. The firefighters will serve as the wait staff and will provide the entertainment. If you are interested in sponsoring a table or purchasing tickets, call Dorothy Tucker at (205) 924- 8536 or the Eldridge Town Hall at (205) 924-4383. The event is reservation only. Tickets are $15 each or $120 to sponsor a table. All proceeds benefit the Eldridge Fire Department.Saturday, May 7Walker County Arts Alliance’s Art in the Park will be held at Gamble Park 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The event showcases 70+ artists, including paintings, drawings, wood work, stained glass, sculpture, pottery, fabric work, jewelry, and more. There will be children’s activities and live performing arts and musical groups. Artists can apply to be in the event at artsofwalkercounty.org. For more information contact Patricia Putman at (205) 221-1711.Saturday, May 7Kansas Day will be held from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM at the Veterans Memorial Park in Kansas. The event will include merchandise and food vendors, a cow patty drop fundraiser for the park, and a raffle. For more information call Cindy Wright at (205) 300-0565 or Kansas Town Hall at (205) 924-0072.Saturday, May 7The Horse Creek Jubilee hosted, by the city of Dora, will be held from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM at the Dora Shopping Center on Highway 78 in Dora. The festival will include working artists, craft vendors, food, music and entertainment, a children’s play area, and more. To find more information, visit www.horsecreekjubilee.com or the Horse Creek Face Book.Saturday, May 7A Mother’s Day Brunch benefiting the Pregnancy Test and Resource Center will be held from 10:00-11:30 AM at Musgrove Country Club. The guest speaker will be Miss Alabama 1994, Amie Beth Shaver. The cost is $30 per person. To purchase tickets or receive more information, call Jenny Odom at (205) 221-5860.Saturday, May 7Ivy’s Purple Parade 5k will begin at 8:00 AM at the Memorial Park Natatorium in Jasper. The 5k color run/walk/fun run is in memory of Ivy Redmill, and will benefit the Hope After Loss Organization (HALO), which provides help for those who experience the loss of a child. You can either pre-register at the Natatorium, or register the day of at 7:15 AM. Registration is $20.Saturday, May 7“Hats and Horses,” a Kentucky Derby Day benefit for EASI, will be hosted by Warehouse 3Nineteen in the Jasper Courthouse Square. The event activities will begin at 1:00 PM, with the derby starting at 5:34. Although there is no cover charge for the event, guests will be able to enjoy live music, contests, raffles, southern style cuisine, and refreshments including mint juleps, all guided by the event host, Bill Young. One lucky winner will take home a Yeti Cooler packed with Kentucky’s finest bourbon. All proceeds benefit EASI. For more information, contact Harris Rhodes at 205-542-1928, or Matt Franklin at 205-522-3534.Saturday, May 7Walt Williams Golden Deeds Ride, in honor of the late Walt Williams, will begin at 10:00 AM at Restoration Hall (next to Bare Bones Cargo) at 256 19th St South W in Jasper. The bike ride will start at restoration hall, then proceed to Green Top BBQ, River Café, Midnight Special, Warehouse 3Nineteen, and then back to Restoration Hall. The bands will play from 6:00 PM-12:00 AM. The line-up will feature The Junior Uptain Band, Road Trip Jones, Ernie N Denise McClinton, Smashley, and Fistful of Fifties. No coolers are allowed, but there will be concessions provided, and drinks can be purchased at Warehouse 3 Nineteen and Los Reyes. All proceeds will go to a scholarship to a student from each high school in Walker County.Saturday, May 14Path to the Foothills summer concert series will present the second out of five shows at 7:00 PM in the courthouse square of downtown Jasper. The shows are a competition for local bands to compete for a spot in the Foothills Festival stage.Saturday, May 14Pregnancy Test and Resource Center’s corn hole tournament, “Toss for Life,” will be located at Scott Crump Toyota. Registration for the event will begin at 10:00 AM and the tournament will start at 12:00 PM. Online early registration is $35 per team and day of registration is $40 per team. There will be cash and prizes for the top teams! There will also be music, food, and a free kids’ zone. Each participant will get a free car wash. All proceeds benefit the PTRC.Friday, May 13, Saturday, May 14, and Sunday, May 15Grip-N-Rip’s “Downtown Throw Down” disc golf tournament will be held in downtown Jasper.The tournament will begin Friday at 6:00 PM with early player check-in and a putting contest. Saturday will begin at 8:00 AM with player check-in, a player meeting, and 2 rounds on a temporary urban course in downtown Jasper. There will be a raffle and live music. Sunday’s tournament, the “Birdie and the Beast,” will be held at The Eagle Disc Golf Course and North Jasper Park for an extra $25 for Amateurs and $40 for Pros. Each day will conclude with an award ceremony. To register for the tournament, or for more information, visit disgolfscene.com.Thursday, May 1978 Magazine’s Third Thursday social event will be held at Bernard’s Store for Men in Jasper’s Courthouse Square from 4:00-7:00 PM. Everyone is invited to the after business hours event to socialize, network, and enjoy lite eats and drinks while shopping Bernard’s collection. For more information email Al Blanton at ablanto3@gmail.com.Saturday, May 21Ridez for a Reason Car Show will be held from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. This year’s show will benefit Katie Adams, a student at Memorial Park who was diagnosed with a Stage 4 Wilms Tumor. The show will be held in downtown Jasper. To enter a car in the show, pay $20 at the door. There will be over 15 awards given, including Best Car and Katie’s Choice. The event will also include games such as Tug O’ War, Wheel Barrow Race, and Bean Bag Toss. There will be food and product vendors, a kid zone, door prizes, and a raffle.Saturday, May 28Jazz in the Park will be held from 6:00-9:00 PM at the Bankhead House and Heritage Center amphitheater. The event is sponsored by Walker Area Community Foundation, Walker County Arts Alliance, Honda of Jasper, and Hyundai of Jasper. Guests are invited to bring a lawn chair and a blanket and enjoy the musicians.