Anniston Heritage Festival
The 2024 Heritage Festival is almost here! Our annual celebration of Juneteenth looks to be a great time, as this year’s concert will be headlined by “Billboard Top-10 R&B Artists,” Lyfe Jennings! Lyfe is a soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and instrumentalist, who has been heralded by the New York Times as “a socially minded R&B singer.” You can check his music out at this link: www.youtube.com/@LYFEJENNINGS.
Now is your chance to reserve your VIP experience for this event! Our levels of sponsorship are as follows:
Gold Sponsor ($2,500+)
logo on t-shirt, prominence on all advertisements, opportunity to speak on stage, 20 VIP tickets
Silver Sponsor ($1,500+)
logo on t-shirt, prominence on all advertisements, 15 VIP tickets
Bronze Sponsor ($500+)
logo on t-shirt, prominence on all advertisements, 10 VIP tickets.
For VIP Access & Sponsorship opportunities, please contact Frazier Burroughs at (256)-236-8221 and fburroughs@annistonal.gov, or Charles Barclay at (256)-454-2724.
EVENT DETAILS:
The 2024 Heritage Festival will take place at Zinn Park (101 W 14th St, Anniston, AL 36201) on Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 2:00 PM CST until 10:00 PM CST! This event is free to attend, and be on the lookout for future announcements on other artists and other exciting news, as we draw closer to the concert date!
For event information or questions, please contact:
City of Anniston Parks & Recreation Department
sstringer@annistonal.gov | 256-241-7164, ext. 236
Thank you!
Tyler Union/M-H Valve STEM Extravaganza! (04/20/24)
Register your child today for the Tyler Union/M-H Valve STEM Extravaganza on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Anniston City Meeting Center from 1:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST!
This event is done in partnership with McWane, Inc., Tyler Union/M-H Valve, The City of Anniston’s Wiggins Community Center, and AcaSTEMics! Apart from learning about the wonderful world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, there will be giveaways, prizes, and more!
Spots fill up fast, so be sure to register your child for this awesome opportunity, online at: https://bit.ly/3eTTs6N, or scan the QR code in the flier with your smartphone’s camera!
Event Details:
Saturday, April 20, 2024
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Anniston City Meeting Center (1615 Noble Street, Anniston, AL 36201)
Link to City Calendar: https://bit.ly/42Z1wWY
About AcaSTEMics:
AcaSTEMics creates the next generation of scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians! For more information, visit their website here: www.acastemics.com.
Loop Hike in the Dugger Mountain Wilderness
This will be a loop hike beginning and ending at the Burn’s trailhead located on Cleburne County
Road 55 (also known as the Rabbittown Road). Google directions are: Burns Trailhead. From the
trailhead, the hike will proceed up the access trail to the Pinhoti and will travel about 3 miles on the
trail before intersecting with the Jones Branch Road. The hike will then follow the road for another 3
miles before returning to the trailhead. Jones Branch Road offers several tranquil views of Jones
Branch and the surrounding valley. Pending group interest, there may also be a short side hike to the
“Indian Cave” a large rock overhang that archeological evidence suggests was used by aboriginal
cultures for several years. Participants should pack a lunch with something to drink and dress
appropriately for the forecasted weather conditions for the day. The meeting time for this hike will
be 9:00 am at the Burns Trailhead. To register for this hike, please call or text Keith Hudson at
256-453-9527, or email him at anniston.outdoor.assn@gmail.com. The registration deadline for this
trip is Thursday, January 11.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast and Youth Participation Day!
The City of Anniston “Good Choices” Program cordially invites the community to our 22d Annual “Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast and Youth Participation Day” on Monday, January 15, 2024 at the Anniston City Meeting (1615 Noble St, Anniston, AL 36201) commencing at 9:00 AM CST.
An award will be given to the class with the largest participation! All City and County Schools are invited to participate. Participating students can sign in on-site the day of the event, or by visiting: www.annistonal.gov/mlk-sign-in
About this Event:
The breakfast is an annual event sponsored by the City of Anniston Good Choices Program. Its purpose is to commemorate the legacy of Dr. King while imparting to our youth the importance of perpetuating his vision of a united and non-violent society. The program showcases local youth engaging in dance or showcasing their poetic excellence through diction and more! Recognized as Youth Participation Day, all schools, both city and county, are strongly encouraged to participate!
Sponsors:
Thank you to the following entities for their continued support and sponsorship of this wonderful event: Calhoun County Commission (Commissioner Fred Wilson), State Representative Barbara A. Boyd, Pandoras Art & Social Club, Iota Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Pan Hellenic Council of Calhoun County, & the Zeta Mu Sigma (Alumni) Chapter Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.
For additional information and event questions, please contact Carver Center Director, Patricia Pickens, at: 256-231-7630.
Holiday Disposal Days!
The holiday season always sees an uptick in household garbage! The City of Anniston is here to help you declutter before the new year begins!
One roll-off dumpster will be located at each of the four locations listed below from Tuesday, December 26, 2023 through Wednesday, December 27, 2023 from 8:00 AM CST until 5:00 PM CST each day. During these holiday disposal days, citizens may freely dispose of their items. Please note, some items are not accepted and those items are listed at the bottom of this communication.
WARD 1 – Pelham Park Parking Lot
Address: 349 Cave Road, Anniston, AL 36206
Directions: https://bit.ly/3wvZDEh
WARD 2 – Carver Community Center Parking Lot
Address: 720 W. 14th St, Anniston, AL 36201
Directions: https://bit.ly/3543I7g
WARD 3 – South Highland Community Center Parking Lot
Address: 229 Allen Ave, Anniston, AL 36207
Directions: https://bit.ly/36DTsDd
WARD 4 – Norwood Hodges Community Center Parking Lot
Address: 3125 Spring Valley Rd, Anniston, AL 36207
Directions: https://bit.ly/3qunznw
The 8th Annual Judkins Family Christmas BBQ
The Annual Judkins Family Christmas #BBQ will take place on December 25, from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the Carver Community Center (720 W. 14th Street, Anniston, AL 36201)! There will be free food, fellowship, and music from acts such as N2 Christ & Mary Culpepper Community Choir! If you are interested in performing at this event, or would like to offer your support, please contact Ms. Jackie Judkins at: 256-591-5194!
Anniston Outdoor Association Cheaha State Park Hike on the Pinhoti & Bald Rock Connector Trail
This will be a moderately rated, 4-mile hike in Cheaha State Park beginning at the State Park Tailhead and ending at the Bald Rock Lodge Parking Lot. From the state park trailhead, the hike will begin at the Pinhoti/Hwy 281 crossing and will pass by the headwaters of Hillabee Creek and the Blue Mountain Trail Shelter before reaching the Bald Rock connector trail. Once on the connector trail, there will be a steep ascent to Bald Rock and then a level walk to the lodge using the boardwalk or the adjoining woods trail. Participants should meet by 9:00 am at the State Park trailhead located on Hwy 281 (scenic parkway) just before the park entrance. An adequate number of cars will be placed at the lodge parking lot to shuttle participants back to the trailhead. Please contact Keith Hudson by Thursday, December 14th to register for this hike. Keith may be reached by email at anniston.outdoor.assn@gmail.com, or by phone/text at 256-453-9527.
Anniston Outdoor Association Christmas Party
Our annual Christmas Party will be held at 6:30 pm at the Tucker Park Lodge. The lodge is located at 6514 Weaver Road in Anniston. The AOA will provide a ham and participants are asked to bring a side item. This party will include a meal, a short program to recognize our 2023 outing leaders, and a slide show highlighting pictures from our outings over the past year. It would be helpful to have some volunteers to assist with decorating the lodge beforehand and to help with the meal organization and preparation on the day of the party. If you plan to attend this party and/or would like to assist with it, please contact Keith Hudson by Monday, December 11th. Keith may be phone at 256-453-9527 or by email at anniston.outdoor.assn@gmail.com.
The Anniston Police Department Annual Christmas Toy Drive!
The Anniston Police Department is excited to announce the kickoff of its annual Christmas Toy Drive!
We hope you can help us make some little ones smile this holiday season by dropping off toy donations at the Anniston Police Department (174 W 13th St, Anniston, AL 36201).
We will be accepting donations from November 17, 2023 until Friday, Dec. 19th! Afterwards, we will host the Toy Drive give-away at the Station near Christmas time!
Any one with questions may feel free to contact us anytime at: (256) 238-1800. Thank you!
Coldwater Mountain Expansion Meeting! (12/13/23)
Coldwater Mountain is quickly becoming a regional hotspot for trail and biking enthusiasts! Expansion is on the horizon, thus we want your input!
How would you spend $1.1 Million at Coldwater Mountain? You can become a part of the conversation by joining Innovate Alabama at the Coldwater Mountain Expansion Meeting on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 5:00 PM in room 2107 at the JSU McClellan Center located at 100 Gamecock Drive, Anniston, AL 36205!
For questions or more information on this meeting, please contact Tim Lindblom at: tlindblom@jsu.edu!
Thank you!
