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. 

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | Dr. David Satcher & St. Michael’s Clinic and Community Learning Center! (11/06/23)

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You are cordially invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Dr. David Satcher and St. Michael’s Clinic and Community Learning Center! 

Date: Monday, November 6, 2023 
Time: 10:00 AM ~ Central Time 
Location: 426 Mulberry Avenue, Anniston, AL 36201 

For more information, contact Anniston City Hall at 256-236-3422, or visit us online at www.AnnistonAL.gov. 

About the Project: 

Dr. David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D., the 16th Surgeon General of the United States and former Secretary for Health in the Department of Health and Human Services, proudly lends his name to this remarkable endeavor. Dr. Satcher’s legacy in public service includes his tenure as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 1993 to 1998. As a former four-star admiral in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, he is renowned for championing healthy lifestyles and striving to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in health. 

We are honored to pay tribute to Dr. Satcher, right here in his hometown of Anniston, Alabama, by affixing his name to this uplifting facility. This community clinic and learning center will embody the principles of equitable and accessible healthcare services that Dr. Satcher is passionately dedicated to advancing. In partnership with St. Michael’s Medical Clinic and Regional Medical Center (RMC) Health Systems, the Dr. David Satcher and St. Michael’s Clinic and Community Learning Center will be devoted to enhancing healthcare access for low-income and uninsured residents of Calhoun County. 

St. Michael’s Medical Clinic’s unwavering commitment to inclusivity and compassionate care shines through in this project. With their move into the new Dr. David Satcher and St. Michael’s Clinic and Community Learning Center, their mission expands, as they will now be able to offer even more essential healthcare services. In tandem with the expertise and support provided by Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center (RMC), the leading regional healthcare provider for a five-county service area in northeast Alabama, the impact of this new community clinic will be felt far and wide on Monday, November 6, 2023!

Ribbon Cutting: The New Anniston City Market! (10/05/23)

Anniston City Market Ribbon Cutting Invitation Oct. 5th 2023

You are cordially invited to the grand opening of Anniston’s state-of-the-art City Market, located at 126 West 11th Street, Anniston, AL 36201, on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 9:00 AM CT!

About the Project:
The former Anniston Auto Parts Store has undergone a transformation into the Anniston City Market, thanks to the visionary design of local architect Bill Whittaker. Situated just a block away from the Freedom Riders Monument, the Anniston City Market spans an impressive 15,850 square feet. This dynamic market complex boasts an array of features, including a stunning open-air concept, office space for Main Street Anniston, a vibrant community garden, dedicated areas for food trucks and vendors, plus so much more! It will also serve as the permanent home of our beloved Downtown Market program.
For more information on this ribbon cutting ceremony, please contact Main Street Anniston Staff at: 256-231-7633 or mainstreetanniston@annistonal.gov.

Link to Invitation: https://tinyurl.com/yckv8h7m

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About Main Street Anniston:
Main Street Anniston is a designated community within the Main Street Alabama network. Together, we strive to revitalize historic communities by using the Main Street Four-Point Approach. This method leverages local assets—from cultural or architectural heritage to local enterprises and community pride—to revitalize our district. Learn more at: www.MainStreetAnniston.com.

About The Downtown Market:
This Certified Farmers Market is an opportunity for small and medium growers and producers to interact directly with the customer! Quality vendors and special events, including cooking demos, musical guests, featured artists, and more, are what help make the Anniston Downtown Market a destination suited for any age! Learn more at: www.AnnistonMarket.com.

Thank you!

Anniston Changers at Constantine Park! (9/23/23)

Anniston Changers Flyer Constantine Community 09.23.23

It’s that time again! The Anniston Changers are back for another service project, and this time we will be working the neighborhoods around Constantine Park on September 23rd! Come and volunteer with us from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, and let’s clean-up our community together!
Register here to volunteer: https://tinyurl.com/2p9kd9ud
Volunteers will meet at Constantine Park, located at: 1501 Constantine Ave, Anniston, AL 36201
At this project, we will mainly be focusing on mowing properties and litter pick-up! Thus, please bring lawnmowers, landscaping tools, and gloves! There will be some other tasks as well, so feel free to come and help out in any way that you can!
Refreshments and fellowship will be provided to every person who volunteers! As always, you may register to volunteer on our website, at: www.AnnistonChangers.com! If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact City PIO, Jackson Hodges, anytime via text or call at: 256-846-2044!

Main Street Anniston Jazz & Art Festival 2023

Welcome to the Mainstreet Anniston Jazz and Art Festival! Get ready for an exciting 3 days filled with jazz music and stunning art. Join us at 1118 Noble St for a lively, in-person, event that will make your heart sing. Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of talented jazz musicians while admiring the incredible artworks on display. This is an event you don’t want to miss! So mark your calendars and get ready to experience the magic of jazz and art at the Mainstreet Anniston Jazz and Art Festival.

Admission to the Jazz and Art Festival is FREE to the public, but VIP tickets are on sale for the exclusive low country boil happening on Thursday, October 19th, only.

Proceeds benefit Cheaha Creative Arts – a premier organization that provides an affordable fine arts education for children and adults. Cheaha Creative Arts celebrates and promotes the arts in our community.

Interested in displaying your art in the 3 day Art Market and Gallery? https://www.annistonal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/jazz-fest-vendor-application.pdf

CANCELLED: 2023 Anniston High Homecoming Parade!

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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 Downtown Christmas Parade!

Join the City of Anniston and Main Street Anniston on Tuesday, December 5th for the annual Downtown Anniston Christmas Parade!

The parade will begin at 6:30 PM!

This year’s theme is Christmas Around the World.

To participate in the parade, please read and complete the application linked here:: https://tinyurl.com/2tcna6cm

Please return application and entry fee no later than November 20, 2023.

For questions or event information, please contact the Main Street Administrative Assistant, Kristin Smith at (256)231-7633.

Anniston Changers in the McArthur Community! (08/26/23)

Anniston Changers Flyer McArthur Community 08.26.23

It’s that time again! The Anniston Changers are back for another service project, and this time we will be working the neighborhoods around McArthur Drive on August 26th! Come and volunteer with us from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, and let’s clean-up our community together!

– Register here to volunteer: https://tinyurl.com/5e66s9zd  

– Volunteers will meet in the parking lot of Smith’s Appliance located at the intersection of East 26th Street & Noble Street, Anniston, AL 36201.

At this project, we will mainly be focusing on mowing properties and litter pick-up! Thus, please bring lawnmowers, landscaping tools, and gloves! There will be some other tasks as well, so feel free to come and help out in any way that you can!

Refreshments and fellowship will be provided to every person who volunteers! As always, you may register to volunteer on our website, at: www.AnnistonChangers.com! If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact City PIO, Jackson Hodges, anytime via text or call at: 256-846-2044!

Hamilton Park Input Meeting | Sunday, August 27, 2023

PSA Hamilton Park Input Meeting (8.27.23)

The City of Anniston invites the public to join Ward 4 Councilwoman, Millie Harris, on Sunday, August 27th, at 3:00 PM at the Anniston Country Club (601 Highland Ave, Anniston, AL 36207) for a neighborhood input meeting on Hamilton-Ballard Park improvements.
Council Contact Information:
Millie Harris
Council Member Ward 4
mharris@annistonal.gov
256-231-7692
Link to Notice: https://tinyurl.com/y43bfrxr

Carver Community Center After School Program

Do you need after school care?
Carver Community Center is providing an after school program strictly for Cobb Preparatory Academy!
The program will service children at Cobb in grades K3, K4, and K5.
The after school program will begin Monday, August 7th from 2:30pm to 5:30pm Monday through Friday.
The registration fee is $25. After registration, parents have a choice of paying a weekly fee of $15 or a monthly fee of $50.
Spots are limited so please enroll as soon as possible!
For more information, contact Miss Pat, Carver Director, at 256-231-7630.