APRIL | Spotlight Welcome spring with antiques for home, garden The annual Antiques in the Garden Show at Petals From the Past in Jemison will be from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 21 and 22, and will feature a variety of vendors selling antiques, crafts and collectibles. Food vendors will also be available. The nursery sells a variety of heirloom plants, but also offers lectures, workshops and demonstrations, including take-home projects. Petals From the Past is located at 16034 County Road 29 in Jemison. Call 205-646-0069 or visit www.petalsfromthepast. com.
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Poker run bike ride benefits animal society The Crenshaw County Animal Society, formed in 2013, has a kennel foster program that helps pets learn to be sociable with possible adopters. The program has grown and now partners with animal rescue groups across the east coast. Last year, the volunteers needed a fundraiser to continue their mission of helping animals, and organized a poker run for bikers. Groups from Crenshaw County and beyond participated, both as riders and sponsors. This year, the group hopes to build on its first year’s success. Their second poker run will be April 22, 2017. Learn more on the group’s Facebook page (search Crenshaw County Animal Society - Alabama). Or, call 334-3352138 or 334-429-2867.
Guess where this is and you might win $25! Identify and place this Alabama landmark and you could win $25! Winner is chosen at random from all correct entries. Multiple entries from the same person will be disqualified. Send your answer by April 7 with your name, address and the name of your rural electric cooperative. The winner and answer will be announced in the May issue. Contribute your own photo for an upcoming issue! Send a photo of an interesting or unusual landmark in Alabama, which must be accessible to the public. A reader whose photo is used will also win $25. Submit: By email: whereville@alabamaliving.coop By mail: Whereville P.O. Box 244014, Montgomery, AL 36124
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The Harrison Fountain, as it is known, is a signature landmark on the University of North Alabama campus in Florence. The fountain and plaza where it is located are named for Dr. Donald and Laura Harrison. The plaza is the hub of UNA’s three pedestrian walkways and serves as the principal entrance to the campus. The fountain and plaza were dedicated in October 2002, according to the TimesDaily newspaper. (Photo by Michael Cornelison of Joe Wheeler EMC) The random drawing winner is Diane Roberson of Joe Wheeler EMC.
Alabama Living
Book to commemorate Vietnam vets’ experiences The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs and Remember My Service want to tell the stories of Alabama’s Vietnam veterans. The stories will be the basis for a hardbound book and online book, A Time to Honor: Stories of Service, Duty and Sacrifice. The e-book will be given free to Vietnam veterans and their families in every state, and the 175-page hardbound book with feature documentary, “The Journey Home,” will also be given as private sponsors become available. Alabama Vietnam veterans can contribute their stories and photographs to a digital history of the war online at www.vietnam50gift.com/submit-story. The stories will be included in an interactive, state-specific e-book, which will accompany the hardbound book.
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