Old Fashion Speed Meet
Old Fashion Speed Meet Date: Saturday, May 24th Location: McClellan Sports Complex, 356 Summerall Gate Road, Anniston, AL Event Details: • Gates Open: 7:30 AM • Coaches Meeting: 8:00 AM • First Event Starts: 8:45 AM Registration Information: • Fees: $25 per athlete | $5 per relay team • Deadline: Wednesday, May 21st at Noon • Registration: Email completed forms to […]
2025 Spring Break Activities & Day Camp!
Get ready for an exciting week of Spring Break Activities happening March 24-28, 2025! Here’s what we have planned for your little ones:
📅 Monday, March 24
📍 Carver Center (720 W. 14th St.)
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎯 Games and outdoor fun (weather permitting) or indoor activities in the gym!
📅 Tuesday, March 25
📍 Center Free Play Day
🕚 11:00 AM
⚽ Free play as campers from all centers meet up!
📅 Wednesday, March 26
📍 Hodges Center (3125 Spring Valley Rd.)
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎯 Games and outdoor fun (weather permitting) or indoor activities in the gym!
📅 Thursday, March 27
📍 Field Trip to the Birmingham Zoo! 🦁🐒
🔹 Only 40 spots available – Cost is $10 per Camper — Register here by completing the Permission Slip!
📅 Friday, March 28
📍 Spring Break Fun Day at Zinn Park
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎈 Enjoy inflatables, games, food, Kona Ice, and a special show from the Anniston Museum!
🌟 Day Camp Details:
In addition to the activities, an all-day camp will be offered at the Wiggns Center from Monday, March 24 to Friday, March 28, 2025. Camp will run from 7:00 AM until 5:30 PM CT each day! More details are below:
Cost: $55 per child
Open to Pre-K & Kindergarten (ages 3-4, fully potty trained) and Day Campers (ages 5-12)
Bring lunch and two snacks each day
We can’t wait to see you for a week full of fun, games, and unforgettable memories! 🎯🍧🏃♀️
WCC Riders’ Bike Ride Challenge 2025
📅 Date: Saturday, April 12th
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM until complete
📍 Location: Wiggins Community Center
🚴 Event Details:
Scenic road route followed by a 1½ – 3 mile trail ride
Rider Cost: $10 per rider
Bring your bike and gear — let’s ride!
🍴 Refreshments served at the conclusion
For more information, call (256) 231-7628
Youth Summer Job Fair!
YOUTH SUMMER JOB FAIR
Our annual Youth Summer Job Fair will be held at the Carver Community Center (720 W. 14th St, Anniston, AL 36201) on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM CT. In addition to learning about available jobs, attendees will receive tips on completing job applications and preparing for interviews.
All youth summer jobs will be open for applications from March 21 – April 10, 2025.
The City of Anniston will be hiring youths, ages 16 and up through college, for the following summer positions:
•Day Camp Director – $15.29 per hour
•Day Camp Counselor – $10.42 per hour
•Lifeguard – $14.19 per hour
•Turf Care Worker – $10.42 per hour
•Program Aide – Competitive Pay
For more information, contact the City of Anniston Human Resources Department at 256-231-7712 or 256-231-7722.
Learn more here: www.annistonal.gov/events/youth-summer-job-fair
Thank you!
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Spring Youth Sports Registration!
Registration Deadline: February 28, 2025. Register online by clicking here.
Baseball & Softball
Divisions:
Baseball: 6U (A-Ball: 5-6 yrs), 8U (7-8 yrs), 10U (9-10 yrs), 12U (11-12 yrs)
Softball: 8U (7-8 yrs), 10U (9-10 yrs), 12U (11-12 yrs)
Cost: $100 per player (includes full uniform: hat, jersey, pants)
Player Responsibility: Must provide their own batting helmet
Skills Clinic: Anniston Sports Complex (346 Summerall Gate Rd, Anniston, AL 36205), Saturday, March 1st – Age group times TBA
T-Ball
Ages: 3-4 years old
Cost: $100 per player (includes full uniform: hat, jersey, pants)
Player Responsibility: Must provide their own batting helmet
Skills Clinic: Anniston Sports Complex (346 Summerall Gate Rd, Anniston, AL 36205), Saturday, March 1st – Age group times TBA
Spring Soccer
Divisions:
U6 (2019/20), U8 (2017/18), U10 (2015/16), U12 (2012/13/14)
Cost: $85 per player (includes full uniform: jersey, shorts, socks)
Player Responsibility: Must provide their own cleats and shin guards
Skills Clinic: Anniston Soccer Complex (745 Summerall Gate Rd, Anniston, AL 36205), Saturday, March 1st – Age group times TBA
Game Schedule:
Season: April 5 – May 10
Anniston World Cup: May 17-18
T.O.T. Soccer (Teaching our Toddlers)
Ages: 1.5 – 3.5 years old
Cost: $50 per player (includes t-shirt, ball, 6 sessions)
Optional adult shirts: $10 each
Schedule:
Saturdays, April 5 – May 10, from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Flag Football – Coming This May!
Season: May – June
More Info: Stay tuned for details!
Wiggins Community Center Thanksgiving! (11/28/24)
The Wiggins Community Center is proud to once again offer free Thanksgiving meals to the community! Join us on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CT to enjoy great food and fellowship! Meals will be served until supplies run out. If you are unable to drive, please call us at: 256-231-7628. Everyone else is welcome to pick up their plates at the center.
2024 Jazz & Art Festival
Welcome to the Mainstreet Anniston Jazz and Art Festival!
Get ready for an exciting event filled with jazz music and stunning art. Join us at the City Market at 126 W. 11th Street for a lively, in-person, event that will make your heart sing. Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of talented jazz musicians while admiring the incredible artworks on display. This is an event you don’t want to miss! So mark your calendars and get ready to experience the magic of jazz and art at the Mainstreet Anniston Jazz and Art Festival.
VIP tickets are on sale for the exclusive low country boil happening on Friday, October 11th, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Admission to the Jazz and Art Festival on Saturday, October 12th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM is FREE to the public
Proceeds benefit Cheaha Creative Arts – a premier organization that provides an affordable fine arts education for children and adults. Cheaha Creative Arts celebrates and promotes the arts in our community.
Interested in displaying your art in the Art Market and Gallery? Contact ccafineartsdirector@gmail.com for more information
Downtown Anniston Christmas Parade
🎄 You’re Invited to the Annual Downtown Anniston Christmas Parade! 🎄
Join us as we travel through time in our “Christmas Through the Decades” parade! Experience the magic of Christmas past on Saturday, December 7th at 6:30 pm in Downtown Anniston.
✨ What to Expect:
Nostalgic Floats: Relive the charm of Christmases from the roaring ’20s to the vibrant ’80s!
Festive Music: Enjoy classic carols and modern hits that span generations.
Dress Up: Come in your favorite decade’s holiday attire—whether it’s a flapper dress or neon leg warmers!
Family Fun: Enjoy activities, treats, and photo ops that celebrate both the past and the future of Christmas.
✨ New This Year:
Holiday Vendor Market: Open from 3 PM to 9 PM! Discover unique gifts, delicious treats, and local artisans.
Christmas Concerts: Enjoy live performances that will get you in the holiday spirit!
Official Tree Lighting Ceremony: Watch as we illuminate our holiday tree and kick off the season with a dazzling display.
🎅 Festivities Include:
Santa Pictures: Capture the magic with Santa himself!
Hot Cocoa & Treats: Warm up with some festive drinks and snacks.
Christmas Shopping: Find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list!
🎁 Looking Back & Dreaming Forward:
As we celebrate the joy of Christmases gone by, we also embrace the wonders yet to come. Let’s create new memories together and spark the magic of the season for generations to follow!
Don’t miss this enchanting evening of nostalgia, joy, and holiday spirit!
Bring your friends, family, and holiday cheer! 🌟
Neewollah on Noble!
Join us for Main Street Anniston’s FAVORITE HALLOWEEN event….Neewollah on Noble!
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 12pm till 4pm
Where: Historic Downtown Anniston
Bring the entire family! We will have a Kids Zone, Costume Contest, Live Music, Cruise-In Trunk or Treat, plus Candy and Food! There is something for everyone… including your 4 legged family members!
Would you like to be a vendor at Neewollah on Noble? Vendor applications available here https://www.annistonal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Newollah-App-24.pdf
Fall Youth Sports Registration!
Registration for Fall Youth Sports is now open! Registration will run until August 16, 2024!
You may register your superstar online today, by visiting: https://tinyurl.com/49epzemk.
You May also register in-person by downloading and filling out our registration form, linked here, and returning it to the Anniston Aquatics & Fitness Center: https://tinyurl.com/hrfbmb6u.
This Fall we are offering the following sports:
T.O.T. Soccer (Teaching Our Toddlers Soccer): $50
Youth Soccer: $85
Youth Volleyball: $40
Intro to Volleyball Skills 101: $60
For questions, please reach out to City of Anniston Athletic Director, Darren Spruill, at: 256-820-3860 and/or dspruill@annistonal.gov.
