1st Saturday Selma happens the first Saturday of each month from 10 AM - 2 PM in beautiful downtown Selma, Alabama! Join art galleries, food trucks, shops, restaurants, and music venues all day Saturday, and some will be open the night before! Check out the Facebook page for updates and specials:  https://www.facebook.com/1stSaturdaySelma/  (334) 375-3838

Cemetery Walking Tour of Old Cahawba

Saturday, March 2, 2019

10:00 am – 11:00 am

The decaying ruins of Old Cahawba’s historic cemeteries provide an opportunity for a deeper understanding of the richly layered history surrounding the events that occurred at the site of Alabama’s first capital.

Join us for a one-hour guided tour as we visit one of Cahawba's three cemeteries. This tour will explore the personal sagas of many of those who lived here before joining its community of perpetual residents. Call 334-872-8058 for more information or visit www.cahawba.com or www.facebook.com/oldcahawba.

ADDRESS: 9518 Cahaba Rd, Orrville, AL 36767

PHONE: 334-872-8058

GPS: N 32.31963, W 87.10463

FEES: $8 per person

Ø  The King Center is accepting Nominations and Applications for our Summer Youth Leadership Academy

June 17-28-The Leadership Academy is designed to develop leaders who have the skills to positively influence and impact themselves, their peers and their communities using the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The intense two week on campus experience prepares youth, ages 13 – 18, to be influential leaders and change agents for their schools, communities and the world. The two week camp includes: A Civil Rights tour of Alabama, Small group facilitation, Interactive modules , Learn to code, Create nonviolent video games & apps, Produce short films and music videos, Learn to utilize Dr. King's principles to combat bullying and a 12 month follow-up plan with monthly in-person and virtual meetings. The Leadership Academy fee is $350. Nominate a student for the Academy here: Nomination Form  - Register your student for the Academy here: Application  (A non-refundable deposit of $25.00 is required for each application.) Apply for a scholarship to attend the Academy here: Scholarship Application

Due to popular demand,

a "make-up"

grant seeker workshop is scheduled.

Tuesday, March 5, 2019 - noon

Black Belt Community Foundation Office

609 Lauderdale Street, Selma

IMPORTANT - It is mandatory for all applicants to attend a workshop.

Click on the APPLICATION IMAGE below for grant eligibility and criteria.

RSVPs are nice but not required. Just SHOW UP!

Questions - please call 334-874-1126 or email

The Public Safety Committee will meet on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber to discuss the contract with the Selma City School System, Citizens Review Board, National Night Out, Public Safety Forum, and other public safety items.

ESTATE SALE

SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2019

7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

116 Al Jo Curve

Selma, AL 36701

Marble top chest; manual typewriter; cast iron, railroad memorabilia; Spode & Nikko Christmas dishes/glasses; Whirlpool washer; hundreds of best seller books: Crichton, Steele, Koontz, Siddons, Rice, Harry Potter, Brown & many other authors; sofa bed; toys; split oak baskets; pr. twin beds; vintage glassware; Lenox china; frog collection; holiday decor items; black fur jacket; plant stands; brass items; dressing tables; microwave; Kathryn T. Windham books; mortar & pestle collection; art: prints, oil, watercolor, pen & ink, many by area artists:  Lanier, Lapsley, Reed, Hanning, Minter, Rhea, Shannon, Petterson & others; U of AL books & other items; marble top washstand; cedar chest, quilts, lamps; misc. tables & chairs; trunk; office supplies; IBM Selectric typewriter w/ several printer balls; advertising items; shelf units; patio table & 4 chairs; Black Belt history items & books; vintage phones and much more!

We are still unpacking, sorting & pricing so pictures on estatesales.net aren't the neatest but you'll get a good idea how varied and full this sale is!

No early sales.  YOU need to be prepared to pack, load & haul your purchases.

Items must be removed day of sale.  Cash, credit card or approved checks.

See our ad @ estatesales.net .

FaB, LLC

Ø  The King Center is accepting Nominations and Applications for our Summer Youth Leadership Academy

June 17-28-The Leadership Academy is designed to develop leaders who have the skills to positively influence and impact themselves, their peers and their communities using the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The intense two week on campus experience prepares youth, ages 13 – 18, to be influential leaders and change agents for their schools, communities and the world. The two week camp includes: A Civil Rights tour of Alabama, Small group facilitation, Interactive modules , Learn to code, Create nonviolent video games & apps, Produce short films and music videos, Learn to utilize Dr. King's principles to combat bullying and a 12 month follow-up plan with monthly in-person and virtual meetings. The Leadership Academy fee is $350. Nominate a student for the Academy here: Nomination Form  - Register your student for the Academy here: Application  (A non-refundable deposit of $25.00 is required for each application.) Apply for a scholarship to attend the Academy here: Scholarship Application

Michael Johnson 93-90 Foundation

5K Run & Not Your Usual Health Fair

Saturday, March 16, 2019

Time: TBA

Wallace Community College Selma

www.mj93.org 

Ø  The King Center is accepting Nominations and Applications for our Summer Youth Leadership Academy

June 17-28-The Leadership Academy is designed to develop leaders who have the skills to positively influence and impact themselves, their peers and their communities using the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The intense two week on campus experience prepares youth, ages 13 – 18, to be influential leaders and change agents for their schools, communities and the world. The two week camp includes: A Civil Rights tour of Alabama, Small group facilitation, Interactive modules , Learn to code, Create nonviolent video games & apps, Produce short films and music videos, Learn to utilize Dr. King's principles to combat bullying and a 12 month follow-up plan with monthly in-person and virtual meetings. The Leadership Academy fee is $350. Nominate a student for the Academy here: Nomination Form  - Register your student for the Academy here: Application  (A non-refundable deposit of $25.00 is required for each application.) Apply for a scholarship to attend the Academy here: Scholarship Application

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

OF THE

SELMA REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

     The SELMA REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (the Authority) will hold its regular meeting of

      the Board of Directors of the Authority on the THIRD THURSDAY of each month at 4:00 PM

      in the conference room of Trustmark Bank, 310 Broad Street, Selma, AL, 36701, for the

      purpose of transacting such business or taking such action as may come before the Board

       of Directors of the Authority.  

     SCHEDULE FOR 2019:

                        January 15, 2019                           705 Alabama Avenue      12:00PM  *  note change

                        February 21, 2019

                        March 21, 2019

                        April 18, 2019

                        May 16, 2019

                        June 20, 2019

                        July 18, 2019

                        August 15, 2019

                        September 19, 2019

                        October 17, 2019

                        November 21, 2019

                        December 12, 2019 (Second Thursday due to Christmas holidays)

     These meetings are open to the public.  For further information please contact:

     Juanda Maxwell, Chair,

SAVE THE DATE

SABRA Sanctuary Annual Auction

Thursday, March 21, 2019

at 6:00 pm

at the Carl C. Morgan Convention Center

Tickets for the dinner and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages are $25.00; Tables of eight are $ 200.00; Sponsorships are $500.00 to help us defray the costs of the dinner.  Sponsors' names/logos will go in the program, on a banner, and receive free t-shirts. 

For more information email  

Ø  The King Center is accepting Nominations and Applications for our Summer Youth Leadership Academy

June 17-28-The Leadership Academy is designed to develop leaders who have the skills to positively influence and impact themselves, their peers and their communities using the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The intense two week on campus experience prepares youth, ages 13 – 18, to be influential leaders and change agents for their schools, communities and the world. The two week camp includes: A Civil Rights tour of Alabama, Small group facilitation, Interactive modules , Learn to code, Create nonviolent video games & apps, Produce short films and music videos, Learn to utilize Dr. King's principles to combat bullying and a 12 month follow-up plan with monthly in-person and virtual meetings. The Leadership Academy fee is $350. Nominate a student for the Academy here: Nomination Form  - Register your student for the Academy here: Application  (A non-refundable deposit of $25.00 is required for each application.) Apply for a scholarship to attend the Academy here: Scholarship Application

Operation HOPE Small Business Workshop at Regions Bank, 101 Church Street from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm - Join us to learn more about entrepreneurship, starting a business, and small business operations. To attend, you must register via Eventbrite.com. Seating is limited. ALWAYS include your phone number and email during registration in the event of a cancellation. 334-327-3293 or email: . Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-workshop-tickets-55584150691?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Low Country Boil

Thursday, March 28, 2019

6:00 pm

Old Depot Museum

334-874-2197

Sat, March 30, 2019

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT

Bloch Park

108 Dallas Avenue

Selma, AL 36701

$20.00

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/march-4-muscles-tickets-54838265729?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

This is the second annual MDA walk/run hosted by the Frederick D. Reese Foundation. Each year we partner with the Muscular Dystrophy Association to bring awareness and raise money to find a cure for this disease. Finding a cure is dear to the Foundation because Rev Dr. Frederick D Reese lost two sons to this disease. Your participation would be greatly appreciated.

Spring Open House

March 30, 2019

11:00 am-3:00 pm

Four Seasons Garden Center

611 Cahaba Road

Selma, AL 

Refreshments, giveaways, special pricing on select items