Oct. 9

A Halloween Paint party will be Oct. 9, at the civic center for $15 per project. Register and pay by Oct. 6.

Oct. 13-14

Hartselle City and Morgan County schools will close for fall break.

Oct. 13

Dr. Mac Cottingham of  Horizon Surgical is offering a free informational seminar on the adjustable lap-band system procedure at Cullman Regional Medical Center Mon., Oct. 13, from 6 to 7 p.m. in CRMC’s Ave Maria Room located in Professional Office Building II. For more information or to register, call 256-736-2263.

Oct. 14

The Hartselle CBD Design Review Board will hold a special called meeting Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. to consider the following item: exterior paint at 106/110 Cedar Street, NW. This meeting will be held at the city hall auditorium and will be open to the public. Any person wishing to speak will have the opportunity to be heard.

Oct. 15

Hartselle’s Parks and Recreation Department will host a Scarecrow Trail at Sparkman Park Oct. 18-31 to raise funds for the 2014 United Way fundraising campaign. Local businesses and organizations are encouraged to design and enter a scarecrow in the contest to support United Way and the 31 non-profit agencies it supports. The theme for this year’s trail is Land of Make-Believe. The entry fee is $20 per scarecrow and is due by Oct. 15.  For more information about the United Way Scarecrow Trail, contact the Hartselle Parks and Recreation Department at 256-773-2581.

Oct. 17

The Morgan County-Walk A Mile in Her Shoes 2014 will be Oct. 17 at 5 p.m. Registration will start at 3 p.m. followed by the ceremonies. The Walk is at the Morgan County Courthouse, second floor entrance. The purple T-shirts, “You can’t beat Alabama Women, End Domestic Violence!” will be available for a suggested $10 donation. For more information, log on to its Facebook page.

Oct. 18

The Miracle for Jax motorcycle ride will be Oct. 18 at Rocket Harley Davidson in Madison from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jax Etienne, the 3-year-old grandson of Hilda and the late Johnny Etienne of Morgan County, was hit by a riding lawn mower Aug. 16, causing severe damage to his lower body and leaving him in a wheelchair indefinitely. Miracle for Jax will include a ride, auctions, games and music. Ride check in starts at 9 a.m. with kick stands up at 10 a.m. A $15 donation is asked of each rider.

Oct. 18-31

Hartselle’s Parks and Recreation Department will host a Scarecrow Trail at Sparkman Park Oct. 18-31 to raise funds for the 2014 United Way fundraising campaign. Local businesses and organizations are encouraged to design and enter a scarecrow in the contest to support United Way and the 31 non-profit agencies it supports. The theme for this year’s trail is Land of Make-Believe. For more information about the United Way Scarecrow Trail, contact the Hartselle Parks and Recreation Department at 256-773-2581.

Oct. 19

The Hyatt Family Reunion will be held Sun., Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Arab Community Center, off Shoal Creek Trail NE, near the city park. Bring food and drinks for your family and to share with others. For more information, call 256-355-1919.

Oct. 20

The Hartselle Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting Oct. 20 at F.E. Burleson Elementary at 6 p.m.

Oct. 21

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 11 meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 108 Finley Drive, Decatur. For local veteran assistance, call 610-442-3680.

The Alabama Department of Public Health will offer its flu vaccine clinic for school employees, spouses, dependants and retirees Oct. 21 at Hartselle Intermediate School from 8 to 10 a.m., F.E. Burleson Elementary from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. and Hartselle High School from 1 to 3 p.m.

Oct. 23

The adult diabetes support group at Cullman Regional Medical Center will meet Oct. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. in CRMC’s Ave Maria Room. For more information, contact the CRMC Diabetes Care Center at 256-737-2025.

Crestline Elementary School will have a carnival Oct. 23 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.. In addition to the traditional carnival games, Crestline will also feature a bull ride, rock wall, pirate ship, orbit ride, human summersault, bounce house and more. A $20 armband will allow children to have unlimited riding time. Concessions will be available along with Chick-Fil-A sandwiches.

Oct. 24

The Alabama Department of Public Health will offer its flu vaccine clinic for Hartselle City Schools employees, spouses, dependants and retirees Oct. 24 at HJHS from 8 to 9:30 a.m., Barkley Bridge Elementary from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m., Crestline Elementary from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and the central office from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m.

The American Legion Riders Post 15, 2607 Highway 31 South, Decatur, is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for the Morgan County Veterans Memorial Fri., Oct. 24 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. with a dance following from 7-10 p.m. Dinner is $8 a plate, which includes salad, spaghetti, garlic bread, dessert, and coffee, tea or water. Tickets for the dance are $5 per person. For more information call Post 15 at 256-353-5501.

Oct. 27-31

Red Ribbon Week at Priceville Elementary School will be Oct. 27-31.

Nov. 1

The Priceville Book N’ It 5k and 10k races will be Sat., Nov. 1. The 10k begins at 7 a.m. followed by the 5k at 9 a.m.

Nov. 10

A Veterans Day program will be conducted at Priceville Elementary School.

Nov. 14

Marcus Luttrell, the former Navy SEAL, who served in Afghanistan and wrote about his experiences in the novel, later Hollywood movie, “Lone Survivor,” will bring his Patriot Tour to Tuscaloosa on Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bama Theater. Tickets, ranging from $45 to $75, are available at patriottour.com. The event will also feature former SEAL Pete Scobbell, former SEAL David Goggins, former Army Airborne Ranger Capt. Chad Fleming and Taya Kyle, the widow of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit patriottour.com.

Nov. 18

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 11 meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 108 Finley Drive, Decatur. For local veteran assistance, call 610-442-3680.

Dec. 6

The Priceville Christmas Parade will be Sat., Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. The rain date will be Dec. 13.

Dec. 16

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 11 meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 108 Finley Drive, Decatur. For local veteran assistance, call 610-442-3680.

Dec. 22-Jan. 5

Hartselle City and Morgan County schools will close for the Christmas holidays.

Jan. 30

Priceville Elementary School will have its Board Member Appreciation breakfast Jan. 30 from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m.

Feb. 27

PES will have its annual Winterfest starting at 5 p.m. for food and 6 p.m. for games.

March 23-27

Hartselle and Morgan County schools will close for spring break March 23-27.

All month

Water Aerobics classes will meet on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:50 to 7:50 a.m. beginning June 2. The fee is $25 per month or $5 per visit.

Morgan County Humane Society, located at 86 Gum Springs Cut Off Road, is a no-kill animal shelter. It meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the shelter. For more information, call 256-773-7222.

Volunteer entertainment is needed at Columbia Cottage in Hartselle. Gospel or country singers, instrumentalists, comedians, speakers, home schoolers, children or youth groups are welcome. Contact Penny Vest at 751-4809 or 502-1491.

A cancer support group meets on the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Pleasant Place building. Any person with any type of cancer is invited to attend. For more information, call 784-5694.

Hartselle’s New Beginnings Quilt Guild meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Farm Service Agency office on Alabama 36 west of downtown Hartselle. It is open to all who are interested in quilt making, The guild is focused on beginning quilt makers to help them learn how to make a new block each month and new techniques used to make them. For more information, call 482-3971.

Weight Watchers classes meet on Mondays at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 9 a.m. at Sparkman Civic Center with weigh-ins beginning 30 minutes prior to each meeting. Call 1-800-651-6000 for more information.

The Decatur IAAP Chapter meets the second Tuesday of each month at Decatur Chamber of Commerce at 5:30 p.m. No reservations are required. Administrative/clerical professionals and students are invited. For more information, call Cindy Anders at 351-1623 or email cindyanders@aol.com.

Baton classes meet Mondays at 5 p.m. The class is for age 6 and older. The fee is $40 per month.

Youth tumbling classes meet Mondays at 4 p.m. at Sparkman Civic Center. The class is for ages 3-12. The fee is $40 per month.

Priceville Palace hosts a big band swing dance with the Sophisticated Swingers on the first Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Every Saturday night Glenn Wood and the Crosscut Band is featured. A free couples dance class is held on the first and third Saturdays from 6 to 7 p.m. You do not have to have a partner to participate. For more information, call 256-353-4362.

All mothers of active duty reserve or honorably discharged military service members are invited to attend monthly meetings of Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. The Morgan County Chapter meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at East Highland Baptist Church in Hartselle.

The Hartselle Chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous meets Mondays at 8 p.m.; Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.; Wednesdays at noon and 8 p.m.; Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.; Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 7 p.m. The Friday meeting is a smoking meeting. The meetings take place at 527 South Sparkman Street. Call 773-3031 for information.

A “North Alabama Board Gamers” group is forming. You can join the group or just get more information online at www.meetup.com/NorthAlabamaBoardgamers.

TOPS – Interested in learning how to lose weight? Join Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS.) every Monday at 3 p.m. at First Christian Church, Hartselle. For more information, contact Doris Chapman 773-9358

The VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 2214 hosts a dance every Tuesday from 7-10 p.m. at 112 Veterans Drive in Cullman with the “Always Country Band” featuring Jerrold Burns from Country Boy Eddie’s Band. Admission is $4. For information, call 796-9111.

Hartselle Kiwanis Club meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at noon at Sedona Steak House.

Hartselle’s Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at noon at Sedona Steak House.

Sparkman Civic Center offers birthday bash celebrations. Cost is $100. It includes party room at the civic center, themed invitations, themed decorations, plates, cups, napkins, eating utensils, party favors, games, activities and two party coordinators. All you need to supply is cake and refreshments. Space is limited. Be sure to register early. Party days are Monday through Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. or Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 256-773-2581.

Women’s yoga classes will meet on Monday nights at 6:15 p.m. at Sparkman civic center. The fee is $25 per month.

The Hartselle Hope AL-Anon Family Group, located at 527 Sparkman St. in Hartselle, meets Mondays at 8 p.m., Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., Wednesdays at noon and 8 p.m., Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 7 p.m. The Ala-Teen Family Group meets Fridays at 7 p.m. For more information, call 1-888-425-0775.

AARP Chapter 1831 meets the first Tuesday of every month except July, at the Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, located 721 Pickens St. SW in Hartselle, at 10 a.m.

Falkville VFW, located at 784 Culver Road, hosts bingo every Tuesday and Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 256-784 5747.

Dale Serrano Dance Studio meets Monday nights at Sparkman Civic Center. For more information, call 205-822-6378.

Weight Watchers meets on Monday nights with weigh-in at 5 p.m. followed by a meeting at 5:30 p.m. The fee is $13 per week. For more information, call Weight Watcher at 1-800-651-6000.

Women’s aerobics classes meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. at Sparkman Civic Center. The fee is $25 per month.

Senior Nutrition Center, also known as the Hartselle Senior Center is the place for friendly visiting, serious Rook and Canasta, a loud game of Texas spinner dominoes, sing-a-longs, informative chats and so much more. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Groups also participate in evening supper bus trips. Registered participants are welcome to stay for lunch provided by the Commission on Aging. For more information or for transportation, call Dan Price at 256-773-0786.

Hartselle Civitan Club meets the first and third Monday at 6 p.m. in Sparkman Civic Center Room 10. The club works with Civitan International to support and work with people in our community with mental and physical disabilities and support the Civitan International Research Center in Birmingham. Civitan is the only civic club with a research center. Hartselle Civitan Club was responsible for starting the Special Needs Accessible Playground located directly behind the Sparkman Civic Center. Along with Woodmen of the World, they also do the Avenue of Flags along U.S. 31 in Hartselle. For more information, contact secretary Rita Sims at 256-773-5904.