2023 Veterans Day Parade!

2023 Veterans Day Parade

The Calhoun County Veterans Organization (#CCVO) will host their annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 11, 2023, starting at 2:00 PM! The parade will follow the same path as the annual Christmas Parade down Noble Street!

Street closures for the Veterans Day parade will occur from 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM on 11/11/23. Noble Street from its intersection with 18th Street to its intersection with AL-202 will be closed for this event.

Those interested in participating may complete the parade sign-up form linked here: https://tinyurl.com/3cj9pdux.

For event information or questions, please contact the parade organizer, Linda Peters, at 256-591-3093 and/or CalhounCountyVeterans@gmail.com. 

CANCELLED: 2023 Anniston High Homecoming Parade!

CANCELLED_AHS Homecoming Parade_09.21.23

The Bulldogs will lead the way down Noble Street on Thursday, September 21st, for their 2023 homecoming parade!
The parade will encompass the same route as the Christmas Parade, which runs from 16th Street & Noble Street to 8th Street & Noble Street. The parade line up will begin at 4:00 PM in the Anniston City Meeting Center parking lot (1615 Noble Street), and the parade will commence promptly at 5:00 PM, as there is a pep rally afterwards!
The 8th – 18th blocks of Noble Street will be #Closed from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM for the event!
For more information, please contact parade coordinator, Darrelyn Jackson, at 256-231-5010.

2023 Youth Football & Cheer Registration!

2023 Youth Football & Cheer

Registration is now open through July 20th for our Parks and Recreation Department’s Youth Football and Cheerleading!  

These sports are open to youth ages 5-12 that attend Anniston City Schools! 
Registration is $85 for football (includes uniforms).
Registration for cheer is $40 (does not include uniform).

You may signup online at this link: https://bit.ly/4414c7I 

You may also sign-up in person by visiting the Anniston Aquatic & Fitness Center at: 130 Summerall Gate Rd, Anniston, AL 36205.

For more information, please contact City of Anniston Athletic Director Darren Spruill at: 256-847-7349.

Summer Day Camp Program! (2023)

summer camp 2023

The City of Anniston is excited to host its annual Summer Day Camp Program. The Summer Camps will run from May 30th through August 4th, from 7:00 AM until 5:30 PM (Monday – Friday).
Our camps will take place at the Carver Community Center, Norwood Hodges Community Center, & Wiggins Community Center!
Activities will include: Nature & Science, Drama, Games, Arts & Crafts, Sports, Outdoor Survival, Contests, Music, Field Trips, Dance, Swimming Lessons, Cooking, Gymnastics, Tumbling, and more!

Link to City Calendar: https://bit.ly/3FDSdl6

Registration forms may be picked-up at each community center camp site.
Once you have filled-out your registration form, you may either deliver it to any Anniston Community Center, or mail it to:
The City of Anniston Parks and Recreation Department
P. O. Box 2168
Anniston, AL 36202
Attn: Day Camp

Pricing:

Camp fees for residents of the City of Anniston are $55 per week per child; $50 for each additional child in the same family.
Weekly fees for non-residents are $60 per week per child.
A convenient daily plan is only $15 per child (if space is available).
There is a $25 one-time registration fee for all campers. Fees are non-refundable.
Camperships are available for low income families living within Anniston City Limits whose children attend Anniston City Schools. Proof of school enrollment must be provided. Call the camp your child will be attending for more information.

For additional Information, please call:
Carver Community Center – (256) 231-7630 (Pat)
Hodges Community Center – (256) 231-7627 (Kevin)
Wiggins Community Center – (256) 231-7628 (Carol)

Thank you!

2nd Annual Anniston Job Fair!

Anniston Job Fair

We are excited to announce our 2nd Annual Anniston Job Fair on February 23, 2023 from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM at the Anniston City Meeting Center (1615 Noble Street, Anniston, AL 36201). 

We have over 60 companies signed up, to view them all follow this link: https://bit.ly/3Yz3USL 

This event is hosted by the Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center and the Calhoun County Economic Development Council in partnership with The City of Anniston. Please, feel free to direct any questions to 256-231-7633. 
 

Job fair booths are limited and will be reserved on a first come first serve basis. Each booth will have one 2×8 table and 3 chairs. Attendees will need to bring their own tablecloths if they would like one. The job fair will take place in the Main Hall of the Anniston City Meeting Center, and a separate room for job interviews will be provided in Room A. 

This event is hosted by the Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center and the Calhoun County Economic Development Council in partnership with The City of Anniston. Please, feel free to direct any questions to 256-231-7633. 

2023 Free Dump Days | Calhoun County Landfill

2023 Free Landfill Days

The 2023 Free Dump Days are sponsored by your Calhoun County Commissioners. Each free day lasts from 7:00 AM until 12:00 PM at the Calhoun County Landfill located at 3625 Morrisville Road, Anniston, AL 36201. For questions please call: 256-236-2411.

Below are the 2023 free days: 

January 21, 2023
April 15, 2023
July 15, 2023
October 21, 2023

During each free day, there will be no cost to dispose of the following types of items:

Appliances
Yard Waste
Shingles
Scrap Metal
Carpet
Remodeling Waste

2023 Youth Basketball Registration! (Extended until 12/10/22)

Basketball Registration Extended

The registration #Deadline for our winter youth basketball has been extended to December 10! We have also moved the date of our #SkillsClinic, for more details please see below!
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➡️ This winter we are offering Basketball for the following age groups:
• TOT/6 & Under
• 8 & Under
• 10 & Under
• 12 & Under
• 14 & Under
ℹ️ You can register your superstar online at this link: https://bit.ly/3XOfidb
ℹ️ You may also register in person at any City of Anniston community center by completing this form and returning it to a center: https://bit.ly/3T0lf3d
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➡️ The Skills clinic has been moved back to December 10th as well at the Anniston Aquatic & Fitness Center!
• 8U at 9:00 AM
• 10U at 10:30 AM
• 12U & 14U at 12:00 PM
➡️ For those interested in Coaching, the coaches meeting will be December 8th at 5:30 PM at the Aquatics Center as well!
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📳 For more info call: 256-820-3860.
Thank you!
#PARD
#Anniston
#YouthBasketball