Join us for an artist reception featuring works by Mary Ann Casey. Reception held Thursday, October 13th, at Carneal Building, 5-7 pm. Family friendly event with activities for children as well. Mary Ann has curated over 30 pieces in this collection, it is sure to be a fantastic show.

Mary Ann Casey is a writer, painter, and sculptor from Auburn, Alabama. Born and raised in the deep South, Casey’s expressive, contemporary paintings are portrayed through a variety of media. Mary Ann relies on her faith and Southern roots for inspiration, and her belief in the importance of family and faith are themes that run throughout her work which has been displayed throughout the South, including the Wiregrass Art Museum in Dothan, AL, the Johnson Center for the Arts in Troy, AL, and the African American Museum in Dallas, TX.

Casey hopes that the paintings in this collection “become a collaboration between me and my viewers…I surrender my spirit to a sense of energy, love, oneness, hope and peace.”

Annual Barbecue on the Green

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR THE WHITE CANE DAY WALK!

V.I.P. VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE ORGANIZATION INC. OF SELMA, ALABAMA! TO HOLD A NATIONAL DAY FOR “THE WHITE CANE.” NATIONALLY KNOWN AS, “WHITE CANE DAY!” THUS WILL NOW BE KNOWN AS “THE WHITE CAN DAY WALK.” IN SELMA, ALABAMA!

PURPOSE OF THE EVENT: A DAY OF UNITY! TO BRING THE NON SIGHTED AND THE SIGHTED COMMUNITY LEADERS TOGETHER WITH THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED COMMUNITY! TO SHOW THAT WE ARE ALL ALIKE UNDER GOD’S EYES. THIS IS AN EDUCATIONAL EVENT! TO LEARN ABOUT THE LIFESTYLES, LIKES AND NEEDS OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND THE SIGHTED COMMUNITY.

WHEN: THE EVENT WILL BE HELD ON OCT 14^TH, 2 PM AT THE FOOT OF THE EDMUND PETTUS BRIDGE. THERE WILL BE A PRAYER AND THEN FOLKS FROM EACH GROUP! WILL BE PAIRED TOGETHER WITH SOMEONE! THEY DO NOT KNOW. THEY WILL WALK IN UNITY TO THE ST. JAMES HOTEL! DOWN THE SIDEWALK ON THE WATER AVENUE SIDE OF THE STREET! WHERE THERE WILL BE A SPEAKER TALKING ABOUT THE PURPOSE OF THE WHITE CANE AND ITS HISTORY.  THERE WILL ALSO BE LOCAL ELECTED LEADERS PRESENT AT THE ST. JAMES HOTEL, WHO WILL GREET THE GUESTS OF THE EVENT.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS EVENT CALL WILLIAM H. BOWMAN AT 334-354-4015. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT V.I.P. AND ITS MISSION. GO VISIT WWW.VISUALLYIMPAIREDPEOPLE.ORG OR VIP ORGANIZATION INC. ON FACEBOOK.

EVENT SPONSORS INCLUDE:

THE V.I.P. ORGANIZATION INC.

PRIMARY EYECARE CENTER. DR. KRISTINA LOVINGGOOD OD.

PREFERRED EYE CARE. DR. ASHLEY WILLIAMS OD.

CARTER DRUG CO.

THE ST. JAMES HOTEL OF SELMA, ALABAMA

ALABAMA NEWS NETWROK

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

WELCOME: WILLIAM H. BOWMAN PRESIDENT OF THE V.I.P. ORGANIZATION INC.

GREETINGS FROM SELMA MAYOR AND OPENING PRAYER BY MAYOR JAMES PERKINS JR.

PROBATE JUDGE JIMMY NUNN OR COMMISSIONER VIVIAN ROGERS

SONG BY    CATRESA CREWS

WHAT IS THE WHITE CANE?             CHARLIE  GUNN

CLOSING PRAYER           DR. REV. SMITH

Alabama’s most famous ghost town is rarely open to nighttime visitors, but on Saturday October 15th and 22th, a few lucky people will experience Old Cahawba after dark. Reserve one of a limited number of tickets, and you will be transported to Cahawba’s most haunted locations where authentic historical accounts of ghosts attached to each place will be shared. Then the Webb Paranormal Research group will step in with their ghost hunting equipment so you can participate in a mini investigation.

As a special treat, Selma’s own Tally Ho Street Kitchen will be here so you can purchase delicious food before or after the tour. Then relax at a bonfire while you talk about your ghostly experiences with other participants.

Seats for this 90-minute tour and investigation are limited and advance tickets are required. This is a deluxe wagon tour, but some walking is necessary. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Tour Times: 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30 & 9:00 p.m.

Fees: $20 per person

Starting August 26, 2022, tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center (opened Thu-Mon, 10-5 pm) or by calling Old Cahawba at 334-872-8058. Please leave a message with your name and phone number and we will respond to your call as soon as possible.