Events

Air Force Maj. Gen. Walter D. Givhan talks value of education with TROY grads

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 3:54pm

Air Force Maj. Gen. Walter D. Givhan talks value of education with TROY grads

MONTGOMERY—U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Walter D. Givhan, a Troy University alumnus, told TROY graduates that education will help them deal with new challenges and demanding situations as they move forward with their careers.

Givhan delivered the keynote address to graduates during spring commencement for the Montgomery Campus on Monday, May 20, inside the Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts. Some 140 students took part in the 7 p.m. ceremony.

In all, 192 students earned undergraduate and graduate degrees this spring at the Montgomery Campus.

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Central Alabama Master Gardeners Association's 'lunch & learn' session coming up

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 8:36am

The Central Alabama Master Gardeners Association is set to host a "lunch and learn" session each month.

Sessions will be held on the second Wednesday of the month from 12 - 1 p.m.

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Lt. Governor Ivey launches 'Ending Child Hunger in Alabama' campaign

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 9:23am

Lt. Governor Ivey launches 'Ending Child Hunger in Alabama' campaign

Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey will launch the “Ending Child Hunger in Alabama” campaign at Wares Ferry Road Elementary School in Montgomery, Monday, April 29, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.. “Ending Child Hunger in Alabama” is the first initiative of the newly established Hunger Solutions Institute at Auburn University. Lieutenant Governor Ivey serves as the campaign spokesperson.

With nearly one-third of Alabama’s children living in families that experience food hardships, the goal of the campaign is to move Alabama into the top 25% of states with the highest degree of child food security by 2020.

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Sugar Falls Day Camp set for April 27

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 12:25pm

The Dixie Lions Club of Montgomery will join with other Lions from around the River Region in hosting a day camp for diabetic children and their families, Camp Sugar Falls, next Saturday, April 27th at Camp Chandler on Lake Jordan.

Alabama Lions have long supported Camp Seale Harris for diabetic children, held at Camp ASCCA each year. Next Saturday’s Camp SUgar Falls near Wetumpka is designed to provide a similar opportunity closer to home and without an overnight stay.

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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day set for April 27

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 9:53am

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day set for April 27

ADMH is encouraging the public to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day by safely discarding of unwanted and unused prescription drugs at collection sites throughout the state. Take Back Day will be held this Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Local collection sites can be found by visiting www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html. The service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked.

This effort represents the sixth opportunity in three years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. The DEA, as well as state and local law enforcement, collaborate to offer the initiative. Last September, Americans turned in 244 tons of prescription drugs at over 5,200 sites.

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2013-14 AUM cheerleading information announced

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 9:00am

2013-14 AUM cheerleading information announced

Auburn University at Montgomery cheerleading coach Amanda Brasington is seeking interested individuals for the 2013-14 Warhawks' Cheerleading squad. Tryouts will be held from Friday, April 26 to Sunday, April 28 in the AUM Wellness Center.

In order to participate in the tryout, individuals must be a full-time student enrolled at AUM and must have an overall cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher. Freshmen or transfer students must have been accepted to AUM by the first day of tryout clinics and must bring their letter of acceptance in order to tryout.

Required information to bring to the tryout include: a physical form, tryout agreement and waiver, a tryout information sheet, a photo copy of your insurance card and a $40 cash or check (made payable to AUM Cheerleading).

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MAEMA – Annual Fundraising Event FOREHANDS - FAIRWAYS - FIESTA

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Thursday, April 11th, 2013, 5:13pm

MAEMA – Annual Fundraising Event FOREHANDS - FAIRWAYS - FIESTA

The Montgomery, Autauga, Elmore, Medical Alliance (MAEMA) is the 501(c)3 organization of physician spouses, which since 1948, has been dedicated to improving citizens’ health and providing a supportive network for physician families.

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