City of Gadsden Parks and Recreation
OCTOBER 2017
COMMUNITY CENTERS:
WHAT: OPEN GYM/ACTIVITIES
WHEN: Monday-Thursday & Friday
WHERE: East Gadsden 921 Wilson Ave. CONTACT: Delvin/Nunie 256-549-4673
Raymond Hill 1231 Alcott Rd. Tonya 256-549-4736
Thompson 236 Golden Ave. Ben 256-549-4738
Mitchell 1503 Noccalula Rd Katie 256-549-4739
Carver 1030 Tuscaloosa Ave. Timmy 256-549-4668
TIME: 8 a.m. -8 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. -5 p.m.
COST: Free
Bring the entire family and enjoy various fun and active programs like Zumba, line dancing, volleyball,
basketball, TOPS- (weight loss support group), and table games!
*CALL CENTERS FOR SPECIFIC DAY/TIME FOR EACH ACTIVITY
WALNUT PARK COMMUNITY CENTER: 256-549-4685
WHAT: Senior Adult Exercise
WHEN: Mon, Wed and Fri
WHERE: Walnut Park Community Center 3200 Walnut St.
TIME: 9 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
CONTACT: Rhea or Stacy 256-549-4685
COST: Free
Bring a Friend to Experience a Low Impact Exercise that can be performed sitting or standing next to a chair for support
WHAT: Table Tennis Club
WHEN: Thursday
WHERE: Walnut Park Community Center
TIME: 5 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
CONTACT: Rhea 256-549-4685
COST: Free
Come and enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship! Don’t forget to bring your own paddles.
ELLIOTT COMMUNITY CENTER: 256-549-4734
WHAT: Alabama Health Class
WHEN: October 23
WHERE: Elliott Community Center 2829 W Meighan Blvd.
TIME: 10 a.m. - Noon
CONTACT: Helene 256-393-8270
COST: Free
WHAT: Head Injury Foundation Meeting
WHEN: October 13
WHERE: Elliott Community Center 2829 W Meighan Blvd.
TIME: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
CONTACT: Pat Motley 205-213-4353
COST: Free
WHAT: Humana Meeting
WHEN: October 25
WHERE: Elliott Community Ctr. 2829 W Meighan Blvd.
TIME: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
CONTACT: Dawn Durham 800-942-0605
COST: Free
WHAT: United Cerebral Palsy Medicare Class
WHEN: October 20
WHERE: Elliott Community Center 28290W Meighan Blvd.
TIME: Noon- 2 p.m.
CONTACT: Morgan Harris 256-237-8202
COST: Free
Learn something new at our Q & A Medicare Class Sponsored by Gadsden Parks and Recreation Dept.
JACK GASTON COLISEUM: 256-549-4670
WHAT: Pickleball
WHEN: Tuesday/Wednesday
WHERE: Jack Gaston Coliseum 1420 W. Meighan Blvd
TIME: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
CONTACT: Katie 256-549-4739/Diane 256-549-4833
COST: Free
Come check out this fun activity with your Family. If you don’t have your own paddle/balls, we can loan you them for the game.
WHAT: Fall Break 2-Day Camp
WHEN: October 16th and 17th
WHERE: Jack Gaston Coliseum 1420 W. Meighan Blvd
TIME: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CONTACT: Katie 256-549-4739
Kindergarten through 5th grade, can join the fun during Fall Break, with games, crafts and other activities.
CARVER COMMUNITY CENTER: 256-549-4667
WHAT: Senior Luncheon
WHEN: Everyday Monday-Friday
TIME: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
CONTACT: Ann 256-549-4667
Cost: Free for Seniors
THERAPEUTIC: 256-549-4684
WHAT: Movie Night
WHERE: Elliott Community Center 2829 W Meighan Blvd.
WHEN: October 24
TIME: 5:30 p.m.- 7 p.m.
CONTACT: Carla 256-549-4684
COST: Free
WHAT: Swimming Lessons
WHERE: YMCA
TIME: 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
CONTACT: Carla 256-549-4684
COST: Free
WHAT: Table Tennis
WHERE: Elliott Community 2829 W Meighan Blvd.
WHEN: Every Monday
TIME: 2:45 p.m. – 4 p.m.
CONTACT: Carla 256-549-4684
COST: Free
WHAT: Bowling
WHERE: Paradise Lanes
TIME: Wed 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
CONTACT: Carla 256-549-4684
COST: $1.00
WHAT: Bingo
WHERE: Elliott Community 2829 W Meighan Blvd
TIME: Thursdays 1 p.m.
CONTACT: Caroline 256-549-4684
COST: Free
WHAT: Fall Kick Off Dance
WHERE: Downtown Civic Center 623 Broad St
WHEN: October 24
TIME: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
CONTACT: Carla 256-549-4684
COST: Free
NOCCALULA FALLS: 256-549-4663
WHAT: Halloween Super Bash
WHERE: Noccalula Falls
TIME: 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
DATE: October 14
CONTACT: Janet Tarrance 256-549-4658 Park Office 256-549-4663
COST: $6.00 All ages 4 years and up (season passes not valid for this event)
Come enjoy games, inflatables, balloon fun with Big Sam, Trick-or-Treating, Vendors and More!
WHAT: Scarecrow Walk
WHERE: Noccalula Falls
TIME: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
DATE: October 7th-14th
CONTACT: Christina Richardson 256-549-4663
COST: Free
Be our judge by visiting the park October 7thor 8th
WHAT: Glow Ball Putting Tournament
WHERE: Noccalula Falls Mini Golf
TIME: 6 p.m. Registration/Dinner
7 p.m. Shotgun Start
8 p.m. Awards
CONTACT: Chet Hallman 256-549-4866
COST: $20 per person/ $40 per team
Entry Deadline: 5 p.m. Wed, October 18th
WHAT: G Round-Up
WHERE: Noccalula Park Campground
TIME: Fri 8 a.m. -5 p.m. Sat 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
DATE: October13 - 14
CONTACT: Lenn Hill 256-490-6134
COST: $5.00
The tractor show is a gathering of all makes and models of antique tractors that have been kept in pristine condition or remodeled to their original state. There will also be Tractor Memorabilia to see.
COOSA LANDING: 256-549-4677
WHAT: Renew Our Rivers
WHERE: Starts @ Coosa Landing/ Ends @ Rainbow Landing
TIME: Kick Off 8 a.m.
DATE: October 30th - Nov 4th.
CONTACT: Lisa Dover 256-390-6084
COST: Free
* Gadsden Parks and Recreation Is Partnering with Alabama Power
WHAT: American Bass Anglers
WHERE: Coosa Landing
DATE: October 21
CONTACT: Rhonda Ford 706-936-4530
10-15 Boats
WHAT: Anniston Army Depot Fall Open
WHERE: Coosa Landing
DATE: October 21
CONTACT: Andrew Burns 256-282-7939
50 Boats
WHAT: Chris Hopper
WHERE: Coosa Landing
DATE: October 20
CONTACT: Chris Hopper 256-310-2915
50 Boats
5Th STREET MARKET: 256-549-4658
WHAT: Turnip Tuesday Market
WHERE: 5th St Market 439 Locust St.
TIME: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
DATE Every Tues Ending on October 24th
CONTACT: Janet Tarrance 256-549-4658 Lisa Copeland 256-441-0572
WHAT: Local Farmers Market
WHERE: 5th St. Market 439 Locust St.
TIME: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
DATE: Every Friday Ending on October 24
CONTACT: Janet Tarrance 256-549-4658 Lisa Copeland 256-441-0572
AMPHITHEATER: 256-549-4669
WHAT: Magic City Reggae Music Festival
WHERE: Amphitheater
TIME: Doors Open 7 p.m. Concert starts 8 p.m.
DATE: October 1
CONTACT: Sherman Sterling 205-267-3673
COST: $25
SENIORS: 256-549-4740
WHAT: Physicians Who Care – Health Fair
WHERE: Downtown Civic Center 623 Broad St.
WHEN: October 4
TIME: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
CONTACT: Belinda / Charlotte 256-549-4740
COST: Free 55 & under
ATHLETICS: 256-549-4709
WHAT: Youth Basketball Meeting
WHERE: Jackson Gaston Coliseum 1420 W. Meighan Blvd.
TIME: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
DATE: October 15
CONTACT: Teresa Marshall 256-549-4706/256-295-4341
COST: Free Open to Public
This will be our first meeting of the 2017/2018 youth basketball. Ages 12 & under boys/girls league
CONVENTION HALL 256-549-4669
WHAT: Rocking on the River Run 5K/15K
WHERE: Starts at YMCA parking lot
TIME: Contact Jeffery Morris 256-504-4567
WHAT: Youth Beauty Pageant
WHERE: Convention Hall
TIME: Noon
DATE: October 8
CONTACT: Becky West 256-393-0485
COST: Call for Details /Entry Deadline Is October 10
WHAT: St. James Auction
WHERE: Convention Hall
TIME: Doors Open 5:30 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m.
DATE: October 19
CONTACT: 256-546-0132
COST: $100 per couple
Dinner, $10,000 Give Away, Silent Auction, Bingo, Music, Proceeds Benefit St. James School
WHAT: GCF Fall Festival
WHERE: Convention Hall
TIME: 10 a.m.
DATE: October 22
CONTACT: Johnny 256-504-6559
