Atmore News

Y’s first powerlifting event a success
Atmore Area YMCA held its first powerlifting fundraiser on Saturday, February 25. Thirteen individuals competed in several weight classes, with two high school students taking part. The competitors hefted more than five tons of steel during the event, proceeds from which went to help fund various Y programs. Some notes from the competition: * Total weight lifted by all competitors (MAX lift in each event): 10,495 pounds. * The only…
Pond workshop set
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is holding a seminar on recreational pond management later this month. The subject matter will vary from water quality and fertilization to stocking and vegetation management considerations. The seminar will be held Tuesday, March 21, 6 p.m., at the Extension building, 175 Ag-Science Drive, Suite D, Brewton. Please note: There is no cost to attend the seminar but registration is required. To register, please contact…
WCH Facebook contest to benefit charities
Wind Creek Hospitality (WCH) is giving area non-profit organizations an opportunity to win a share of $125,000. This contest will run in tandem with the Wind Creek Multimillion Dollar Winner’s Express promotion kicking off April 1st. Entering is simple: Go to any Facebook page for Wind Creek Wetumpka, Wind Creek Montgomery, Wind Creek Atmore or Wind Creek Hospitality through March 17, 2017. Submit a short video describing your organization and how…
Reading at RPES
The Cat in the Hat made a special visit to Rachel Patterson Elementary School Thursday, March 2, as a part of the national celebration of his creator’s birthday, Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. For 20 years, the National Education Association has used the occasion of Seuss’ birthday to encourage children to read. The first week of March has been designated as Read Across America Week. At Rachel…
Dr. Seuss happenings at Perdido Elementary School
Perdido Elementary pre-k through third graders enjoyed celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday last week through involvement in a wide variety of activities. Students dressed up to represent some of their favorite books: Wacky Wednesday, (Fox in Socks) Thursday, and (Green Eggs and Ham) Friday. On Wednesday, Dr. Seuss’s actual birthday, the students celebrated with a birthday cake. During the week, children created all sorts of art work, graphed their favorite books, who liked green…