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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_time9 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_time9 years ago
Lions sponsor delegates to forum
Atmore Lions Club is sponsoring two high school students to attend Troy University June 16-18 for the Alabama High School Leadership Forum. Selected to represent Escambia County High School are juniors Zaria Smith and Keyaira Wilson. The award presentation was made by Lion Bub Gideons. The students will have a weekend on the Troy campus, with other high school students from all over the state. The program includes keynote speakers…
by Atmore News access_time9 years ago
VFW Auxiliary presents patriotic art awards
Each year, more than 3,500 high school students from across the country participate in the VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. The contest began in 1979 to recognize up-and-coming artists and encourage patriotism in youth. Participation is open to any student in grades 9-12 who is a U.S. citizen or U.S. National who is enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in…
by Atmore News access_time9 years ago