CULLMAN —
Good morning, readers, this is what's happening in your county today:
Weather:
Showers and thunderstorms today, some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall — chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight showers and thunderstorms expected, with some heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent
Best bets:
Santa in the summer? The Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center will hold “Christmas in July” today. There will be games, activities, food and gifts. In addition, there will be a food drive for Cullman Caring For Kids Food Bank. Santa will make a guest appearance. Bring in a canned food item and receive a special discount. Info: Center at 256-775-7946.
Time to shake a leg! The Cullman Carolina Beach Shaggers will meet at 7 p.m. for a basic dance lesson in the Cullman Museum basement, 211 2nd Ave. NE, Cullman 35055. Admission is $5, which covers cost of rental of building. Info: Sherry Boatright at 256-352-5080.
Looking ahead:
Anyone can dance at the Cullman City Parks and Recreation Department’s dance at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Donald E. Green Senior Center, 1621 Cleveland Ave. SW, Cullman 35055. Admission is $5 with all proceeds benefiting the senior program at the center. Music by The Fairlanes (Oldies and Country). Info: Angie Jochum 256-734-4803.
No need to cook or wash up, if you pick up a Swamp John’s dinner. Serving from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Battleground Fire Department, 8630 County Road 1082, Vinemont 35179. All proceeds will benefit the fire department. Info: Billy McCravy at 256-747-6655.
Turn out to see the Boogie Night Band. Lots of music and dancing at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday. The cost is $5 per person; public welcome.
A benefit singing for baby, Shelton Jackson, son of Dustin and Lisa Jackson, will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Valley Springs Baptist Church, 6979 County Road 437, Cullman 35057. Singers are the Trammell Family, Oleta Clark from Mississippi, and many more.
If you’re looking for some fun this Saturday, come out to see the Fullthrottle Lawnmower race at 7 p.m. July 21, at 1179 4th Ave. NE, Carbon Hill 35549 (gate opens at 5 p.m.). The Fullthrottle Lawnmower Association, a nonprofit organization, is sponsoring, with all proceeds going to Freedom Baptist Church in Carbon Hill. $5 admission fee. Mowers out of Tennessee and Mobile will be at the race. At intermission, kids can ride their own power wheels. Concessions available. Info: Micheal Johnson at 205-924-0419 or Nita Johnson at 205-275-8475.
Have a great weekend!
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