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UB movie night features Moana, benefits Y
United Bank joins with the Atmore YMCA for a great cause as part of its Screen on the Green 2017 dinner and outdoor movie. The event will be held Friday, June 2, at Heritage Park, featuring Moana. Atmore YMCA staff will be on site from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., selling Monroe sausage dogs and hamburgers to benefit the Atmore YMCA. Each plate includes chips and a drink for $5. Proceeds from…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
PCI recycling teams up with ECMS
The Poarch Creek Recycling Center has teamed up with the Escambia County Middle School A-STEM students in an ongoing project to reinforce the benefits to the community by recycling school trash. The recycling center donated a scale and trash storage containers to the school for the students to document the amount they recycle. Shown is student Tuari McGhee using the scale to record first pick-up of 206 pounds for the…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
ECMS A-STEM students build
Escambia County Middle School Project A-STEM students designed buildings with only toothpicks and marshmallows. The winning building measured 26-1/2 inches tall and was sturdy enough to be moved. The students debriefed by creating story boards to describe the process used and how each team fixed problems with their designs. Students agreed on the winning team and also stated this was by far their favorite activity to date.
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
ECHS scholarships
In last week’s edition of Atmore News (May 17, 2017), we printed a list of scholarships and awards that were presented at Escambia County High School’s Class Day Friday, May 12. The list did not include all scholarships and awards, but those for which presenters were actually in attendance. Below is a comprehensive list of scholarships and awards totaling more than $4.3 million given to 68 seniors. Progressive Civic Recreational…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Turtle Point raising funds on Redbasket.org
Turtle Point Science Center in Flomaton is raising funds to renovate the boardwalk, one of the most popular parts of the center. According to Director Jackie Word, donations may be made through Redbasket.org, a nonprofit crowdfunding website made available through WoodmenLife. Your donation is tax-deductible and every penny you contribute goes directly to Turtle Point. The campaign is open for 41 more days. Following is some of the information about…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago