Feb. 19

The Decatur VFW on Veterans Drive is hosting a meeting Thur., Feb. 19, at 6 p.m. for all local U.S. Marines with the intentions of starting a Marine Corps League Detachment in Morgan County. For more info contact Dan Copeland at 256-773-7425.

The American Red Cross will host a blood drive at Brewer High School Thur., Feb. 19, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment call Teresa Becker 256-990-0830 or go to www.redcrossblood.org.

Additional spring AYSO soccer registration will be Feb. 19 and 26 from 6-8 p.m. and Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Sparkman Civic Center. The fee is $35 if the player participated in the fall league and $55 in the player did not. Players must be between the ages of 4 and 18 on or before August 1, 2014.

The Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the State of the City Address featuring Mayor Don Hall, Thur., Feb. 19, at Sparkman Civic Center. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. followed by the address at noon. Tickets are $20 for the meal. For more information or to RSVP, call 256-773-4370.

Feb. 20

The Hartselle Church of Christ Relay For Life Team will be hosting a daddy/daughter date night Fri., Feb. 20, from 6-8 p.m. in the Hartselle Church of Christ fellowship hall. Cost will be $25 per couple with a $5 charge for each additional person. This includes dinner, picture, craft, and entertainment. All proceeds go to ACS. All ages are invited! If you plan to attend email Marcy Reynolds at mmvreynolds@gmail.com.

 Feb. 21

Additional spring AYSO soccer registration will be Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and Feb. 26 from 6-8 p.m. at Sparkman Civic Center. The fee is $35 if the player participated in the fall league and $55 in the player did not. Players must be between the ages of 4 and 18 on or before Aug. 1, 2014.

The Morgan County Humane Society will have an adoption event Sat., Feb. 21, at Tractor Supply Company in Hartselle from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Feb. 23

Hartselle City Council will have a work session for its regular meeting Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. in the city auditorium

A multiple sclerosis meeting will be Mon., Feb. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sparkman Civic Center on Sparkman Street. This month’s meeting will be about MS and exercise. If you have any questions, call Susan at 256-502-1221 or 256-502-8424 or Adam at 256-221-2233.

Feb. 24

Hartselle City Council will have its regular meeting Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. in the city auditorium

The Hartselle High School Special Olympics basketball team will play James Clemens at 10 a.m. in the HHS gym.

The last baseball, T-ball and softball registration will be at Sparkman Civic Center Feb. 24 from 6-8 p.m. Leagues are open for players age 4-14.

Feb. 26

The last Spring AYSO soccer registration will be Feb. 26 from 6-8 p.m. at Sparkman Civic Center. The fee is $35 if the player participated in the fall league and $55 in the player did not. Players must be between the ages of 4 and 18 on or before Aug. 1, 2014.

Milestones Recovery Ministries, 900 A Hwy. 31, South, Hartselle will have a fundraiser plate sale, Feb. 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. The plates will have grilled tenderloin, green beans, corn, bread and tea for a cost of $10.

Feb. 26-27

The Decatur Civic Chorus will host a dinner show Feb. 26-27 at 6 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Decatur. Door prizes will be given.

Feb. 27

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

Feb. 28

The Miss Albany’s Piggy Tail Princess 7k and Red Carpet Event will be Sat., Feb. 28 at Priceville Elementary School for people with exceptionalities such as cerebral palsy and other motor function limitations. This second annual event is held in honor of 3-year-old Albany Reese Holmes who has cerebral palsy. The 7k will begin at 9 a.m. with a fun run/walk starting at approximately 10:15 a.m. The red carpet finish line event will be at 11:30 a.m. with a red carpet theme where anyone, especially those with exceptionalities, can cross the finish line with red carpet style. For more info log on to www.missalbany7k.com  or on Facebook under Miss Albany’s Piggy Tail Princess 7k.

The Morgan County Humane Society will have an adoption event Sat., Feb. 28, at Pet Depot in Hartselle from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

March 3

The Hartselle High School Special Olympics basketball team will play Decatur at 10 a.m. in the HHS gym.

March 5

The Morgan County Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service in Huntsville will be host a SkyWarn Storm Spotter Class March 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Brewer High School.

The class will be held in the cafeteria of the school, please enter through the front door of the school. The class is free and should be two hours in length.

The Hartselle City Council will have a work session for its regular meeting Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. in the city hall auditorium.

March 10

The Hartselle City Council will have its regular meeting March 10 at 7 p.m. in the city hall auditorium.

March 13-14

Hartselle Junior High School and Hartselle High School will present “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” March 13 at 7 p.m. and March 14 at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for students and seniors and $10 for adults. For more information, contact Lisa King at lisa.king@hcs.k12.al.us, 256-773-5426 or 256-612-1208.

March 14

The Morgan County Humane Society will have an adoption event Sat., March 14, at Petco in Decatur from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Morgan County’s Sheriff’s Rodeo Pageant will be March 14 at Nature’s Trail Church in Decatur. Contestants ages 3-26 will be divided into seven divisions and must be registered by 9 a.m. The interviews and written exams will start at 9:45 a.m., a luncheon will be held at noon and the Queen’s speeches, modeling and impromptu questions will begin at 1 p.m. The competition will move to the Morgan County Celebration Arena for horsemanship at 3:30 p.m. The rodeo queen competition precedes the Morgan County Sheriff’s Rodeo on April 10 and 11.

March 16

The Hartselle Board of Education will have its regular meeting March 16 at 6 p.m. at Hartselle Intermediate School.

March 20

The Morgan County Sheriff’s Rodeo Street Dance will be Second Avenue Northeast in Decatur March 20 at 6 p.m.

March 21

The Morgan County Humane Society will have an adoption event Sat., March 21, at Tractor Supply Company in Hartselle from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

March 23-27

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

March 23

The Hartselle City Council will have a work session for its regular meeting March 23 at 7 p.m. in the city hall auditorium.

March 24

The Hartselle City Council will have its regular meeting March 10 at 7 p.m. in the city hall auditorium.

March 28

The Morgan County Humane Society will have an adoption event Sat., March 28, at Pet Depot in Hartselle from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

April 4

The Morgan County Sheriff’s Rodeo Parade Kickoff will be at the Morgan County Sheriff’s Posse Grounds, located at 1801 Vest Road in Hartselle, April 4 at noon. Contestants may ride a horse, but it is not mandatory. No horses will not be provided.

April 9

The Morgan County Sheriff’s Special Needs Rodeo will be at Morgan County Celebration Arena April 9 at 8 a.m.

April 10-11

The Morgan County Sheriff’s Rodeo will be at Morgan County Celebration Arena April 10-11 at 5 p.m. nightly. For more information email, mcsrqueen@gmail.com

April 20

The Hartselle Board of Education will have its regular meeting April 20 at 6 p.m. at the central office.

May 19

The Hartselle Board of Education will have its regular meeting May 19 at 6 p.m. at the central office.

June 15

The Hartselle Board of Education will have its regular meeting June 15 at 6 p.m. at the central office.

July 13

The Hartselle Board of Education will have its regular meeting July 13 at 6 p.m. at the central office.

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 the Freight House Restaurant.

Sparkman Civic Center offers birthday bash celebrations. Cost is $100. It includes party room at Sparkman 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, so 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.