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SUMMARY:Dragon Boat Festival
DESCRIPTION:Local community teams race in traditional Hong-Kong-style dragon boats to raise money for Shoals Scholar Dollars. Funds help provide two-year scholarship to Northwest Alabama Community College for qualifying students. Go here for details on participating. Free admission for spectators.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/dragon-boat-festival/
LOCATION:McFarland Park\, Florence\, AL
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231008
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SUMMARY:Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention
DESCRIPTION:Athens State University will be welcoming old-time music lovers of all ages to campus for the 56th annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention\, presented by Aetos Systems\, Inc. Entertainment for this year’s Fiddler’s Convention will include Appalachian Road Show\, The Grascals and the Dan Tyminski Band. Go here for tickets and here for details.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/tennessee-valley-old-time-fiddlers-convention/
LOCATION:Athens State University\, 300 N Beaty St\, Athens\, AL\, Athens\, AL\, 35611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230826T160457Z
UID:8872-1695466800-1695477600@msnha.una.edu
SUMMARY:Village School Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join our efforts to restore the Village One School with the Village School Foundation. The building is a WWI-era school & community center that’s one of the most historically significant in north Alabama. The Village School Foundation seeks to repair the building so it continues to be a community & educational resource. Each person may contribute in a way they are most comfortable. We’ll clean & organize various sections of the interior and prepare for the next phases of restoration in the basement. This may include cleaning\, scraping & painting. We’ll provide supplies & instruction — no experience necessary. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty in\, including long pants & closed-toe shoes. If you’re not able to stay the whole morning\, stop by anyway to say “hi” and see what we’re up to! Refreshments provided. Tickets & details at www.eventbrite.com/e/village-school-workday-tickets-705612484937? 
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/village-school-workday-3/
LOCATION:Village One School\, Sheffield\, AL
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T233000
DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
CREATED:20230906T163446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T163446Z
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SUMMARY:Young Learners' Series: Creek Warrior William Weatherford
DESCRIPTION:In this month’s Young Learners Series\, the program & activity will be about Creek Warrior William Weatherford. Also known as Hoponika Fulsahi (Truth Maker)\, Weatherford was a member of the Wind Clan from the town of Coosada\, an Alabama town in the Creek Confederacy. Born into a prominent Creek lineage on his mother’s side\, he was raised in a bicultural family of French & Scottish ancestry. He spoke both his native language & English. He is most well known as a chief of the Upper Creek & the Red Stick war leader during the Creek War of 1813-1814. He is credited for leading an attack on Fort Mims that was the first significant action of the Creek War and transformed the conflict from an Indian civil war into an American-Creek War. He rebuilt his wealth as a slave-holding planter and horse breeder & racer\, in Monroe\, after the war.\nThe YLS helps students explore early Shoals history through short lessons & hands-on learning exercises. The programs focus on 12 Native American figures through their biographies\, contributions\, hopes & accomplishments.\nThis program is free and sponsored by the City of Florence Department of Arts and Museums & MSNHA. Call 256-760-6427 for details..
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/young-learners-series-creek-warrior-william-weatherford/
LOCATION:Florence Indian Mound and Museum\, Florence\, AL
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T162425Z
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SUMMARY:Tennessee River Litter Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Join Keep The Shoals Beautiful for the 8th Annual Tennessee River Litter Tournament! Fish for litter in the water\, on the shorelines at Riverfront or McFarland Park or anywhere that matters to you in the Shoals.\n\n$500 Grand prize to the group with the most volunteers\n$100 MVP Award for most litter collected (one winner at each site)\n$100 Constellium recyclers award (one winner at each site)\n\nEnter 13-gallon trash bags of litter to compete for cash prizes solo or with your organization. Get ready to put on your free T-shirt & keep the Shoals beautiful.\nLunch provided for all volunteers after the event. Starting locations include McFarland Park (200 James M Spain Drive) in Florence and Riverfront Park (1316 Alabama Ave.) in Sheffield. We encourage you to pick up along the river or anywhere in the Shoals that you feel could use some love!\nGo here for details & registration.\nKeep the Tennessee River Beautiful will join us by bringing their boat with a 15-volunteer limit. To join this cleanup on the KTNRB boat\, sign up here.\nQuestions? Email  TNRiverLitter2023@keeptheshoalsbeautiful.org
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/tennessee-river-litter-tournament-2/
LOCATION:McFarland Park\, Florence\, AL
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230917
DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
CREATED:20230906T171329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T171329Z
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SUMMARY:Sledgefest
DESCRIPTION:Community event with music\, art & food to celebrate Leighton native Percy Sledge. Fee admission. Go to Leighton’s Facebook page for details.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/sledgefest/
LOCATION:Town of Leighton\, Leighton\, AL\, 35646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230912T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230912T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
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SUMMARY:RiverLine's Community Planning Initiative -- Old Railroad Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Join the Tennessee RiverLine to explore ideas for enhancing visitor experience at Old Railroad Bridge. The Shoals RiverTown’s leadership team — composed of members from Quad Cities & Colbert County — selected the Old Railroad Bridge as priority placemaking project for the RiverLine’s Community Planning Initiative program (funded by US Department of Agriculture Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge\, 3M Foundation\, TVA and University of Tennessee\, Knoxville). Based on feedback from the leadership team & members of the Shoals community\, the RiverLine’s Planning and Design team has put together ideas for the Old Railroad Bridge. These include signage\, enhanced access & potential connectivity to Patton Island. The RiverLine is also helping the Shoals with a funding strategy for the project\, recommending grant opportunities to move this project forward.\nWe’d love to hear what you think!
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/riverlines-community-planning-initiative-old-railroad-bridge/
LOCATION:Singin’ River Brewery Company\, 526 East College Street\, Florence\, AL\, 35630\, United States
CATEGORIES:MSNHA Recreation,Tennessee RiverLine
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230910
DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
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SUMMARY:Oka Kapassa Return to Coldwater Festival
DESCRIPTION:Native American gathering from Nations across the country. School day is Friday & open-to-the-public day is Saturday. Free admission. Dancing\, crafts\, food and more. Details to come.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/oka-kapassa-return-to-coldwater-festival/
LOCATION:Spring Park\, Tuscumbia\, AL\, 35674\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230728T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230728T223000
DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
CREATED:20230716T170322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T170322Z
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SUMMARY:WALKING IN MEMPHIS: Songs and Stories
DESCRIPTION:W. C. Handy Festival week will get deep\, real & completely iconic as Charlie Musselwhite & Travis Wammack — high school Memphis friends — share their lifelong personal history in word & music\, along with Christine Ohlman\, Kelvin Holly & Jerry Phillips (no stranger to Memphis himself\, with deep stories of Sun\, Graceland & The King!). The Shoals/Memphis connection\, from STAX to FAME and so much more\, will be on full display\, and Charlie & Travis’s recordings (including Charlie’s latest\, “Mississippi Son”) will be spotlighted on this this not-to-be-missed night!  Sponsored by MSNHA and Shoals Tourism. Go here for tickets.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/walking-in-memphis-songs-and-stories/
LOCATION:Shoals Theatre\, 123 N. Seminary St.\, Florence\, AL
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T233000
DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T210828Z
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SUMMARY:Handy Street Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the third annual Handy Street Party\, 6-11:30 p.m.\, Thursday\, July 22\, in front of Soul Wingery (rain location is Singin’ River Live). This year’s lineup is Dos Fuegos\, Bold Bloom\, Coffee Black\, Thad & Co. and Billy Allen & the Pollies. There will be food vendors\, and you can go around the corner to Singin’ River and pick up a beverage in a blue cup! We’ll have a limited number of Handy Street Party 2023 T-shirts so make sure to get there early to snag one. Sponsors include Matt Golley Real Estate\, Singin’ River Brewery\, Abraham Rowe Photography\, Soul Wingery\, Overflo Productions\, United Rentals\, Rivertown Coffee\, Florence Federal Credit Union and Power-Flo Pumps.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/handy-street-party/
LOCATION:Soul Wingery\, Florence\, AL
CATEGORIES:MSNHA Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
CREATED:20230315T160611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T210839Z
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SUMMARY:Village One School Workday
DESCRIPTION:Help us continue restoring Village School in Sheffield\, working with the Village School Foundation. Drop in anytime from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday\, July 22. Village One’s school building is a WWI-era school & community building that’s one of the most historically significant buildings in north Alabama. The Village School Foundation seeks to repair the building so it may continue to serve as a community & educational resource. We’ll be cleaning & organizing various sections of the interior and preparing for the next phases of restoration. Jobs may include cleaning\, scraping and painting. We’ll provide supplies & direction — no experience necessary.\n\n\nWear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty in\, including long pants & closed-toe shoes. If you’re not able to stay the whole morning\, stop by anyway to say “hi” and see what we’re up to! Refreshments provided! Go here to register.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/village-one-school-workday-2/
LOCATION:Village One School\, Sheffield\, AL
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230721T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
CREATED:20230622T185904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T185904Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Soiree
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the end of Shoals Symphony at UNA’s 40th season on a perfect summer evening at the Shoals Symphony Summer Soireé. Enjoy chamber music\, authentic Dixie-Land Jazz and the world premiere of Warren Ertle’s Handy Suite as a W.C. Handy Music Festival kickoff. Appetizers and drinks included. *21 and older. Go here for tickets.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/summer-soiree/
LOCATION:Tuscumbia Depot and Roundhouse\, 204 W 5th St.\, Tuscumbia\, AL\, 35674\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230731
DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
CREATED:20230623T172242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T172629Z
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SUMMARY:W. C. Handy Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:A 10-day long series of primarily music events occurring in and around the Shoals which honors William Christopher “W.C.” Handy and the musical legacy of the “Hit Recording Capital of the World.” The talented musicians of the Muscle Shoals are among the very best. Come and experience the sound for yourself! Go here for details.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/w-c-handy-music-festival/
LOCATION:The Shoals\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
CREATED:20230707T145312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T145312Z
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SUMMARY:Young Learners' Series: Dragging Canoe
DESCRIPTION:July’s Young Learners’ Series is about Cherokee chief Dragging Canoe\, who led a separatist group to Chickamauga Creek in 1776. Known as the Chickamauga Cherokee\, this group resisted American encroachment on its lands. Later Dragging Canoe worked as a diplomat to secure alliances and preserve Cherokee culture.\nThe Florence Indian Mound Museum’s Young Learners Series helps students explore Shoals early history through short lessons & hands-on learning. The programs focus on 12 Native American figures through their biographies\, contributions\, hopes & accomplishments. Students will be given a passport with the 12 figures & will receive a stamp for each program attended. Students who collect six\, nine or 12 stamps will receive an award.\nThis program is free and is sponsored by the City of Florence Department of Arts and Museums and the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area. Call 256-760-6427 for details.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/young-learners-series-dragging-canoe/
LOCATION:Florence Indian Mound and Museum\, Florence\, AL
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
CREATED:20230621T175805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T163709Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Crystal Gayle
DESCRIPTION:Crystal Gayle concert presented by the non-profit Shoals Scholar Dollars to raise money for local students to attend college. Go here to buy tickets and here to learn more about Shoals Scholar Dollars.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/an-evening-with-crystal-gayle/
LOCATION:Norton Auditorium\, 500 N. Pine St.\, Florence\, AL\, 35630\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
CREATED:20230526T164930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T165058Z
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SUMMARY:Young Learners' Series -- Mary Golda Ross
DESCRIPTION:June’s Young Learners’ Series features Cherokee engineer Mary Golda Ross\, the great-great granddaughter of Principal Chief John Ross. Born in 1908\, Ross graduated college with a mathematics degree & studied astronomy while earning her master’s degree. She worked for Lockheed Aircraft Corporation during World War II & helped develop a fighter plane. When the space race began\, Ross became the first woman to work on a top-secret program — she was on a team of 40 engineers. She is recognized as the first Native American female engineer.\nThe Young Learners’ Series is free. It focuses on early Shoals history via short lessons & hands-on learning. Currently\, YLS is exploring 12 Native American figures through biographies\, contributions\, hopes & accomplishments. Students will be given a passport with the 12 figures & will receive a stamp for each program attended. Students who collect six\, nine or 12 stamps will receive an award.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/young-learners-series-mary-golda-ross/
LOCATION:Florence Indian Mound and Museum\, Florence\, AL
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
CREATED:20230508T175806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T175806Z
UID:6989-1684576800-1684580400@msnha.una.edu
SUMMARY:Young Learners' Series -- Tuscumbia
DESCRIPTION:This program & activity focuses on Chickasaw chief Tuscumbia\, for whom the city of Tuscumbia is named. Tuscumbia sold land to the Dickson family\, considered to be the first white family in the area. Tuscumbia\, or Tashka Ambi\, was also a veteran of the War of 1812\, having fought alongside the Americans at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. The program will include a short lesson on Tuscumbia followed by a hands-on activity.\nThe Florence Indian Mound Museum is hosting a series of children’s programs for students to explore the early history of the Shoals through short lessons & hands-on learning exercises. The programs will explore 12 Native American figures through their biographies\, contributions\, hopes & accomplishments. Students will be given a passport with the 12 figures; they will receive a stamp for each program attended. Students who collect six\, nine or 12 stamps will receive an award.\nThis program is free and is sponsored by the Florence Department of Arts and Museums & Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area. Call 256-760-6427 for details.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/young-learners-series-tuscumbia/
LOCATION:Florence Indian Mound and Museum\, Florence\, AL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
CREATED:20230430T235423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230430T235423Z
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SUMMARY:The Shoals' RiverTowns Community Paddle on Second Creek
DESCRIPTION:The Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area is excited to begin its 2023 paddling season with a community paddle at Second Creek in Rogersville!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will learn about the Tennessee RiverLine\, the natural history of the Tennessee River & nearby Joe Wheeler State Park while exploring Second Creek’s waters\, watching for wildlife and enjoying an easy & beginner-friendly paddle experience lasting around two hours and 4 miles. If you have never locked through a dam before\, this will be an exciting opportunity to do so in a kayak with expert guidance (a safe & simple process!) We’ll begin at Second Creek Boat Ramp\, Rogersville\, and finish at Wilson Lake Public Boat Ramp in Town Creek\, barring barge traffic.\nKayaks\, PFDs\, paddles & other equipment provided. Participants must know how to swim. Reserve a singe kayak when you register (comes with required equipment\, including PFD).\nIf you register & can’t attend\, cancel your reservation. Not doing so takes a spot away from someone else.\nCheck email ahead of the event. You’ll receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite & a pre-event reminder with additional details. Any changes to the paddle due to weather will also be communicated via email. Go here for tickets.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/the-shoals-rivertowns-community-paddle-on-second-creek/
LOCATION:Second Creek Boat Launch\, Rogersville
CATEGORIES:MSNHA Recreation,Tennessee RiverLine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
CREATED:20230219T162333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230318T183245Z
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SUMMARY:TVA Native Plant Garden workday
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we prune invasives along the garden’s trails & learn about native plants from Alabama Master Gardener Margie Anderton. Wear closed toe shoes & clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and bring a pair of work gloves if you have them. Meet at the pavilion near the garden. Our efforts at the Native Plant Garden are part of Operation Pollination — an initiative to educate on the benefits & needs of bees & other pollinators and restore native habitat for them. Trail workdays to conserve native habitat occur monthly. Go here for details.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/tva-native-plant-garden-workday/
LOCATION:TVA Native Plant Garden\, Muscle Shoals\, AL
CATEGORIES:MSNHA Recreation,Operation Pollination
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
CREATED:20230327T160151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T160151Z
UID:6948-1682773200-1682802000@msnha.una.edu
SUMMARY:Celebrating Cane Creek Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Spring is one of the best times to visit Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve – the waterfalls are flowing & wildflowers are blooming. This year is even more special as we celebrate the Lacefield’s donation of Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve to Land Trust of North Alabama. For over 40 years\, Jim and Faye Lacefield have preserved Cane Creek Canyon’s natural resources\, welcoming visitors to share this special place in northwest Alabama. This donation to the Land Trust ensures Cane Creek Canyon’s continued conservation & public access. Beginning with wildflower hikes at 1 p.m.\, Saturday\, April 29\, we’ll wrap up Earth Month by celebrating the legacy of the Lacefields & the future of Cane Creek. We will also recognize generous funding from Essity for a trailhead kiosk and tool storage bin. Hosted by Friends of Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve & Land Trust of North Alabama. Details here.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/celebrating-cane-creek-canyon/
LOCATION:Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve\, 251 Loop Road\, Tuscumbia\, AL\, 35674\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
CREATED:20230308T162036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T162036Z
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SUMMARY:Project Threadways Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join Project Threadways\, in Florence\, Thursday-Saturday\, April 20–22. We’ll share stories of those have worked with textiles and in the process created economic opportunity\, organized resistance & achieved self-determination. The 2023 Project Threadways Symposium offers discussions\, presentations\, a sewing circle\, tour of Alabama Chanin’s The Factory and more. Tickets are here.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/project-threadways-symposium-2/
LOCATION:Alabama Chanin – The Factory\, Florence\, AL\, AL
CATEGORIES:MSNHA Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
CREATED:20230315T175530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T175530Z
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SUMMARY:The Shoals' RiverTowns Community Paddle on Cypress Creek
DESCRIPTION:The Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area is excited to begin our 2023 paddling season with a community paddling event on Cypress Creek!\nWe will learn about the Tennessee RiverLine and the history of Cypress Creek while exploring the creek’s waters\, watching for wildlife & enjoying an easy\, beginner-friendly paddle experience lasting around 2 hours and 5 miles. We will begin our paddle at the Cox Creek Canoe Launch at 9 a.m. & finish at Wildwood Park between noon and 1 p.m. We will meet and end at Wildwood Park. Participants will be shuttled to our starting location at the Cox Creek Canoe Launch. Participants should keep their afternoon plans flexible in case of delay.\nDon’t have your own kayak? That’s OK! Reserve a kayak — either single- or two-person — when you register (comes with required equipment\, including PFD). You are also welcome to bring your own boat (kayaks\, canoes and SUPs are fine) — just select the “I’ve got my own boat” option when you register.\nAll participants must know how to swim. For your safety\, we cannot make exceptions.\nNOTE: IF YOU REGISTER AND CAN’T ATTEND\, PLEASE MAKE SURE TO CANCEL YOUR RESERVATION — NOT DOING SO TAKES A SPOT AWAY FROM SOMEONE ELSE.\nCheck your email ahead of the event for confirmation from Eventbrite & a pre-event reminder with additional details. Changes to the paddle due to weather will also be communicated via email. Register at here.\nSee you outside!
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/the-shoals-rivertowns-community-paddle-on-cypress-creek/
LOCATION:Wildwood Park\, State Route 13\, Florence\, 35630\, United States
CATEGORIES:MSNHA Recreation,Tennessee RiverLine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
CREATED:20230318T184619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230318T184802Z
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SUMMARY:"Cheers to Plants! A Wildlife Gardening Event
DESCRIPTION:Learn about essential native plants and how they support wildlife at Esther’s Eatery & natural wine shop. Everyone goes home with a plant! Wildlife gardening enthusiast Abbie Hyche will highlight five native plants\, their benefits to wildlife and functions in the landscape. Everyone will be given a native plant to add to their garden. Additional plants will be available for purchase.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe $40 ticket includes the info-session\, a plant\, printed materials and light refreshments. Wine will be available for purchase by the glass and by the bottle. Text or call Hyche at (205) 541-7484 for more info. Register here. This event is sponsored in part by the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area and is hosted by Esther’s Eatery.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/cheers-to-plants-a-wildlife-gardening-event/
LOCATION:Esther’s Eatery\, Florence\, 1416 Huntsville Road\, Florence\, AL\, 35630\, United States
CATEGORIES:MSNHA Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230318T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
CREATED:20230306T170737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T170737Z
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SUMMARY:Young Learners Series: Deb Haaland
DESCRIPTION:The Florence Indian Mound Museum is hosting a series of children’s programs on the Shoals’ early history using short lessons & hands-on learning. The programs explore 12 Native American figures through their biographies\, contributions\, hopes & accomplishments. Students will be given a passport with the 12 figures & a stamp for each program attended. Students who collect six\, nine or 12 stamps will receive an award. Join us 10 a.m.\, Saturday\, March 18\, for a program about Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland\, the first Native-American cabinet secretary. A member of the Pueblo of Laguna & a 35th generation New Mexican\, she is one of the first Native American women to serve in Congress\, where she focused on environmental policies\, family-friendly policies and indigenous women who are missing. This program is free and is sponsored by Florence Department of Arts and Museums & MSNHA. Call 256-760-6427 for details.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/young-learners-series-deb-haaland/
LOCATION:Florence Indian Mound and Museum\, Florence\, AL
CATEGORIES:MSNHA Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230319
DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
CREATED:20230224T165928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T165928Z
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SUMMARY:League of Outdoor Women March Hike -- Pine Torch Horse Loop
DESCRIPTION:You asked for longer hikes and we are happy to oblige! Join us for the ladies-only 12.2-mile hike into the Bankhead Forest along the Pine Torch Horse Loop trail. This trail is rated moderate to challenging but will show the beauty that Bankhead never fails to provide. Meet at the trailhead at 9 a.m. and plan to stop along the trail for lunch. Bring hiking essentials\, plenty of water and a lunch. Due to the length & moderate difficulty of the hike\, we will be limiting this hike to 10 participants. Register here.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/league-of-outdoor-women-march-hike-pine-torch-horse-loop/
LOCATION:Bankhead National Forest Pine Torch Trailhead\, 3638 County Road 70\, Moulton\, AL\, 35650\, United States
CATEGORIES:League of Outdoor Women,MSNHA Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
CREATED:20230227T175353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T175353Z
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SUMMARY:"Music and Mystique in Muscle Shoals" Author Talk
DESCRIPTION:Cultural musicologist Christopher Reali will discuss the process of writing his 2022 book\, “Music and Mystique in Muscle Shoals\,” and what he learned about Muscle Shoals music along the way. Based on years of archival and oral history research\, the book is one of the most comprehensive histories of the music that rocked the world.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/music-and-mystique-in-muscle-shoals-author-talk/
LOCATION:Florence-Lauderdale Public Library\, 350 N. Wood Av.\, Florence\, AL\, 35630\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230304T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
CREATED:20230207T214436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T214718Z
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SUMMARY:Shoals’ RiverTowns Volunteer Training
DESCRIPTION:Become a community paddle leader with the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area! Create accessible & memorable experiences for others to enjoy the natural wonders of the Tennessee River & its tributaries throughout 2023 in the Shoals’ RiverTowns program. Whether you are an experienced kayaker or have never touched a paddle\, all are welcome to participate. We will develop paddling knowledge and skills during the training to equip you to be a confident leader on the water. Meet from 8 a.m. to noon\, Saturday\, March 4\, with a rain date of April 1. Register here.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/shoals-rivertowns-volunteer-training/
LOCATION:Colbert Alloys Park Boat Ramp
CATEGORIES:Community Events,MSNHA Recreation,Tennessee RiverLine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
CREATED:20230207T212309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T212653Z
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SUMMARY:Village School Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join in 11 a.m.-2 p.m.\, Saturday\, Feb. 18\, as we continue restoring Village One’s School with the Village School Foundation. Each person may contribute in a way they are most comfortable. We’ll be cleaning and organizing various sections of the interior and preparing for the next phases of restoration. This may include cleaning\, scraping and painting; we’ll provide supplies and direction — no experience necessary. Register here.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/village-school-workday-2/
LOCATION:Village One School\, Sheffield\, AL
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230218T233000
DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
CREATED:20230206T174451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T212404Z
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SUMMARY:Young Learners' Series: Te Ata
DESCRIPTION:The Florence Indian Mound Museum is hosting a series of children’s programs for students to explore early Shoals history through short lessons & hands-on learning. The programs explore 12 Native American figures through their biographies\, contributions\, hope & accomplishments. Students receive a passport with the 12 figures & a stamp for each program attended. Students who collect six\, nine or 12 stamps receive an award.\nAt 10 a.m.\, Saturday\, Feb. 18\, the session will be about Chickasaw storyteller Te Ata\, who was born Mary Thompson Fisher in Oklahoma in 1895. She later took the stage name “Te Ata\,” which means “Bearer of the Morning.” Te Ata became an actor & storyteller\, preserving Chickasaw stories through words\, artistic interpretations & children’s books. This free program and activity explores her life & contributions and the importance of storytelling.\nThis program is free and sponsored by Florence Department of Arts and Museums & the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area. Call 256-760-6427 for details.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/young-learners-series-te-ata/
LOCATION:Florence Indian Mound and Museum\, Florence\, AL
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T180936
CREATED:20230108T173249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230108T173557Z
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SUMMARY:Bad Kitty Trail Party
DESCRIPTION:After the Bad Kitty 5K/10K Trail Run\, 8 a.m.\, Saturday\, Feb. 11\, join the after-party from 9 a.m. to noon to celebrate all that Wildwood Park has to offer. We’ll have food by Rivertown Coffee\, music by Coffee Black\, shopping with outdoor & recreation vendors and a silent auction to benefit MSNHA recreation programs. Register for the run at Bad Kitty Trail Race 5K and 10K .
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/bad-kitty-trail-party/
LOCATION:Wildwood Park\, State Route 13\, Florence\, 35630\, United States
CATEGORIES:League of Outdoor Women,MSNHA Recreation,MSNHA Sponsored Events
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