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Final swimming lessons

Registration for the third and final session for swimming and diving lessons will be Monday, July 12, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Tom Byrne Park pool. Session 3 will be from July 19 to August 6.You may call Shelia Rogers at 294-2120 to register for the daytime classes or come on the night of registration.There will be no early registration for the evening classes (5 p.m. to…

Book signing

The Warehouse Market and Bakery is hosting a book signing for Kathryn Gossett, author of the devotional Challenging Encouragement, Saturday, July 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. She will have a limited number of books for purchase at the signing. Kathryn and her husband Frank are former residents of Atmore and now live in Smiths Station, Ala. The Warehouse Market is located at 5080 Jack Springs Road, Atmore.

Food giveaway Thursday

Pensacola Caring Hearts Inc. sponsored its second food giveaway in Atmore Thursday, July 1. Distribution was scheduled to start at 10 a.m. at the Farmers Market, but started earlier since people were already lined up before 9 a.m. The event was billed as a “free food giveaway for families due to the global pandemic,” but anyone could take advantage of the offer. About 6,000 pounds of food were distributed.

Art crosswalks

Thanks to funds from ALProHealth, administered by the Escambia County Extension System, some Atmore crosswalks are getting a makeover. Landis Design Co. is working on the Trammell and Ridgeley street intersection, but have been delayed at times due to rain. As of now, this is the only intersection scheduled for art crosswalks. Anthony Wiggins, Escambia County Extension Coordinator, works with local citizens to identify and fund projects. Shown, Dave Landis,…

‘… and the rockets’ red glare …’

Fourth of July fireworks at Wind Creek never disappoint, and folks who attended this year were treated to a spectacular show. Several fireworks mishaps were reported around the country this year, including one death in Indiana, but fortunately the local display went off apparently without a hitch.

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