Downtown After Dark Outdoor Music Series featuring Birkenhead
Get ready to groove under the stars! 🌃 Downtown Anniston’s newest outdoor music series, Downtown After Dark, is hitting the stage at Noble Street Park. 🎵
Join us every 2nd and 4th Friday from 7-9pm for a musical experience like no other. From soulful melodies to energetic beats, our diverse lineup of musicians will keep you moving and grooving all night long. 🎶
But the fun doesn’t stop at the music. Make a night of it in the heart of Anniston’s Arts and Entertainment District! Explore our unique shops, indulge in a delicious dinner at one of our many restaurants, and grab a drink to go. Then, head over to Noble Street Park for an unforgettable evening of live entertainment under the stars. 🍔🍕🍣🍹🍷
Bring your chairs, blankets, and the whole crew! Downtown After Dark is the perfect event for a night out with friends or a fun family outing. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉
Mark your calendars for the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month and get ready to experience Downtown Anniston like never before. Let’s make some unforgettable memories, Anniston! 💖
Youth Football & Cheer Registration!
Anniston’s Parks & Recreation Department’s Youth Football and Cheer programs are NOW OPEN for registration until July 20, 2024! The football and cheer season will begin in August and run through early September!
You may register your superstar online today, by visiting: https://tinyurl.com/49epzemk, or by scanning the QR Code in the flier! You May also register in-person at any City of Anniston Community Center!
For questions, please reach out to City of Anniston Athletic Director, Darren Spruill, at: 256-820-3860 and/or dspruill@annistonal.gov.
Thank you!
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FREE English for ESL Classes
Join us at The Learning Center for FREE English for ESL Classes hosted by Mrs. Julia Wright. Classes are held every Tuesday from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM at The Learning Center.
The Learning Center is located at 426 Mulberry Avenue in Anniston ( behind St. Michael’s Medical Clinic)
Free Computer Classes
Join us at The Learning Center for FREE basic computer classes every Thursday from 10 AM to 12 PM.
The Learning Center is located at 426 Mulberry Avenue in Anniston ( behind St. Michael’s Medical Clinic)
Anniston Outdoor Association- Flint River Float Trip
This will be about a 4-hour canoe trip on the Flint River Canoe Trail located in Madison County near
Huntsville. The Flint River Canoe Trail consists of 34 miles of navigable water with a good current
with no rapids. The Flint River is known for its sparkling water, rock bluffs, rippling shoals, wildlife,
and forest canopy. Our trip will begin on Brownsboro Road and will end on Little Cove Road located
a little southwest of Gurley. We will be utilizing the services of North Alabama Canoe & Kayak for this
trip (NACK). Their rates are $45.00 for kayaks (including the shuttle) and $30.00 to shuttle private
boats. Participants should pack a lunch as plans are to take a lunch break along the way. Local
participants may meet by 7:30 am at the Pic-N-Save Grocery Store (formally Winn Dixie) located on
US Hwy 431 in Saks Community of North Anniston to carpool or caravan. Others may meet directly
at the outfitter located at 1143 Moontown Road in Brownsboro by 9:30 am. To register for this
outing, please contact Keith Hudson by Monday, June 17. When registering, please let him know if
you will need to rent a kayak or if you will just need a shuttle for your personal boat. Keith may be
reached by email at anniston.outdoor.assn@gmail.com, or by phone or text at 256.453.9527. Credit
or debit cards are not accepted so please come prepared to make cash payment upon your arrival at
NACK (they do have an ATM on site).
Anniston Outdoor Association-Upper Tallapoosa River Float Trip
This will be a 5-hour float trip on the Tallapoosa River near Tallapoosa, GA. This portion of the river
has a slight current with several shoals but no major rapids. We will be utilizing the services of Lazy
River Rentals for this trip. Lazy River Rentals offers rental boats and a shuttle service at the following
rates: $25.00 for single person kayaks, $45.00 for double person kayaks, and $10.00 to shuttle
private boats. They will put us in at the Broad Street Bridge in Tallapoosa and we will float to their
takeout located at 131 Doe Valley Road south of US Hwy 78 near the AL/GA state line. The shuttle
for this trip leaves the outfitter at 9:00 am (cst) / 10:00 am (est). Participants are encouraged to
pack a lunch with something to drink, wear clothing/footwear suitable for water activities, and to use
sunscreen. The meeting time and location for this trip will be 7:45 am (cst) from the Publix parking
lot located across from the Oxford Exchange adjacent to Exit 188 on I-20 and US Hwy 78. Those
wishing to meet directly at the outfitter should arrive there no later than 8:30 am (cst) / 9:30 am
(est). Participants should contact Keith Hudson by Monday, June 10 to register for this trip. When
registering, indicate if you will need to rent a boat or will just need a shuttle for your personal boat.
Please do not contact the outfitter directly as they have requested that participants register through
the trip leader who will give them a headcount following the registration deadline. Also, participants
should come prepared to make cash payment to the trip leader upon arrival at the outfitters (this
was requested by the outfitter as well). To register for this trip please contact the trip leader, Keith
Hudson, by email at anniston.outdoor.assn@gmail.com, or by phone or text at 256.453.952.
Bingo Day!
Join us for Bingo Day!
When: June 12th & 26th 2024
Where: Anniston’s Community Learning Center
(Adjacent to ST Michaels Medical Clinic)
Time: 1:00 P.M.
Prizes: Home good Items, Snacks, & Living essentials
*FREE COFFEE & SNACKS*
Wacky Wednesday!
Main Street Anniston’s Wacky Wednesday is back to make your Summer fun!!
Join us at Zinn Park (101 W. 14th St) from 10:30 AM till 12:30 PM for our Wacky Wednesdays! There will be bounce houses, the splash pad, Kona Ice, games, live animals and more!
Free to the public!
Our Wacky Wednesday summer schedule is as follows: June 26th and our End of Summer Bash on July 31st!
Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
Join us at Centennial Memorial Park in Anniston for the 34th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony honoring our military men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of service.
The ceremony will begin at 11:00 AM at 225 Ken Rollins Way, Anniston, AL 36207.
For more information, please contact Ken Rollins at: 256-239-9234.
The Downtown Market!
Join us at the Anniston Downtown Farmer’s Market, happening every Saturday from May through October, 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM CT! Discover a vibrant array of fresh produce, honey, meats, dairy, artisanal foods, baked goods, crafts, and more at the new City Market (114 West 11th Street Anniston, AL 36201).
Enjoy live music, cooking demos, and special events featuring local chefs and artists. This Certified Farmers Market is your chance to connect directly with small and medium growers and producers.
For more information, call 256-624-7172 or email marketmanagerafm@yahoo.com. Growers interested in selling can obtain permits at no charge from the County Extension Office (256-237-6121). See you there!
