First Friday will go pink; Zumba the night away
Downtown merchants are joining forces to Paint the Town Pink for First Friday in October, as part of the month-long national campaign to raise awareness about breast cancer.
Downtown Gadsden Inc. has partnered with patron sponsor Advanced Imaging and invites everyone to wear pink and join in the festivities on Oct. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m.
“First Friday is a great
Need a pink ribbon for your business? The Chamber has it all tied up for you
Chamber representative Donna Patterson said she’s not sure how The Chamber came to be the place to go for your breast cancer awareness ribbons, but the staff has been happy to oblige.
The staff took time to make up a large number of bows and is making them available for businesses or individuals who want to do their part to publicize
ASWA releases Sept. 25 high school football poll
Class 6A
Rank/Team Record Points
1. Hoover (4-0) 366
2. Clay-Chalkville (4-0) 279
3. McGill-Toolen (4-0) 246
4. Opelika (4-0) 215
5. Vestavia Hills (4-0) 182
Gadsden Regional hosts a Mammogram Marathon on Oct. 17
Gadsden Regional Medical Center’s Women’s Imaging Center will host a Mammogram Marathon during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
On Oct. 17, women who schedule mammograms will be treated to refreshments and door prizes will be given. The marathon hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.. From 1-3 p.m. Dr. Linsay Frederick will provide free breast exams.
To schedule an appointment, call 256-494-4600.
‘Never Surrender’ stages ‘Bras for the Cause’ fundraiser
By Tara Fulford
For the third year in a row, Never Surrender is supporting the fight against breast cancer this October with the Bras for the Cause Campaign.
This unique and eye catching contest is designed to raise awareness and the importance of early detection through screening mammograms.
This year’s bras will be displayed at Advanced Imaging in Gadsden for the entire month
Trail of Tears exhibit to open on Sept. 28 at Elliott Center
The Etowah Historical Society is having a grand opening of Alabama’s first Trail of Tears Memorial on Sept. 28 — 175 years ago to the day the Cherokees of Northeast Alabama were forced to Oklahoma.
The Trail of Tears exhibit is at Elliott Community Center at 2829 West Meighan Blvd.(U.S. 431) in Gadsden.
The grand opening is at 10 a.m.
Speakers on the
Hokes Bluff Middle marks World School Milk Day
Hokes Bluff Middle School is not the only local school to celebrate World School Milk Day, but it is the only school with a chance to repeat last year’s win in the state competition.
Through Sudia, HBMS claimed the title of “The Best World School Milk Day Celebration,” according to Child Nutrition Program Manager Apache Smothers. The school won two six-foot
Gadsden Public Library hosts event for Banned Books week
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
In an eerie event on Sept. 23, the Gadsden Public Library invited patrons to ponder the freedom to read what they want with a performance art event that focused on the banning – and burning of books.
Gadsden State Art Instructor Mario Gallardo and his students created art depicting burned books, and he participated in the evening event,
The Chamber hosts Technology Expo on Oct. 3
The Chamber, Gadsden-Etowah County is branching out in a new direction to serve its membership and the community by hosting its first-ever multi-booth technology expo on Oct. 3 at the Cultural Arts Center.
Chamber members and members of the public are invited to learn about cutting-edge technology that can optimize efficiency, customer service and other functions from products to services.
The expo