Century Relay For Life Meeting Tonight
December 9, 2008
A Century Relay for Life team captains’ meeting will be held tonight, and persons interested in becoming involved with the American Cancer Society fund raiser are also invited to attend.
The meeting will take place at 6:30 in the cafeteria of Carver/Century K-8 School. Team captains should bring as many team members as they can, along with any money that needs to be turned in, survivor and participant registration forms, and luminaria and track marker orders. Spirit points will be award. Pizza and drinks will be served.
Anyone interested in participating as a volunteer or organizing a team for the Century Relay for Life is encouraged to attend.
For more information on Century Relay for Life, visit www.CenturyRelay.com or call Paula at 256-3842.
Final Day To Order $70 Worth Of Groceries For $30
December 8, 2008
Today is the last day to become involved in a program available at a local church that can save more than half off the cost of groceries. And, perhaps best of all, everyone qualifies, no strings attached.
It’s called Angel Food Ministries, a program that provides food relief to more than a half million families a month across the nation.
It’s a simple concept…pay $30 for a box of food worth about $70. There are no applications; everyone qualifies. The process is simple too…just stop by the Allen Memorial United Methodist Church in Cantonment, pay the $30 and return on the designated pickup day to receive the box of food. They even accept food stamps.
And, for seniors, there’s a special box of food for just $28 that includes 10 full cooked, low sodium heat and eat meals. There is also a complete Christmas dinner box for $35 that includes a roasting hen, a ham and all the side items needed for a holiday meal.
For a complete menu, click here (pdf format).
Allen Memorial United Methodist Church has been the local host for the Angel Food Ministries program since October of 2006, according to their program director Katrina Williamson.
“It’s a great program,” Williamson said. “It can really help people out.”
With the falling economy, she sad that Angel Food program provides a great opportunity for churches and others to help families.
“If a business, group, or even another church want to help reach out and provide Christmas meals for needy families this would be an affordable way to do that,” Williamson said.
Orders for December can be placed today 10 until noon at the church at 206 Pace Parkway in Cantonment for a food delivery on December 20 from 9 until 10 a.m. The church accepts cash or food stamps.
The $30 December box of food includes a 1.5 choice beef roast, two pounds of chicken tenders, two pounds of chicken breasts, 1.5 pounds of pork chops, one pound of lean beef patties, a 28 ounce Salisbury steak entree, a pound of hot dogs, a pound each of carrots and green beans, a pound of rice, 24 ounce steak fries, milk, macaroni and cheese, chicken broth, a dozen eggs, a dessert and more.
Specials are also available each month with the purchase of a regular box of food. For instance, this month, one special is 1.5 pounds of prime rib steaks two pound boneless pork roast, two pounds of hamburger beef steaks and more for $22.
“Our food is “restaurant grade” meats, frozen vegetables, fruits, dairy products, etc. which we acquire through our involvement with only the best producers/vendors of high quality, “name brand” foods. Never “seconds” or “day old” type products are involved,” according to the Angel Food Ministries web site.
For more information about the program, call Allen Memorial United Methodist Church at 968-6213 or visit www.angelfoodministries.com. To visit the church and place an order…take Highway 20 south into Cantonment. Turn right at the red light onto Muskogee Road. Take the second right onto Pace Parkway.
Other churches in the North Escambia area that might be interested in hosting the Angel Food Ministries program can visit www.angelfoodministries.com for more information.
For a complete menu, click here (pdf format).
Pictured above, inset: Volunteers at Allen Memorial United Methodist Church distribute Angel Food on a recent distribution day. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Coming Monday: A Christian Dedication, The Sounds Of The Season, And The Search For A Body
December 7, 2008
Coming up Monday morning on NorthEscambia.com, we’ll take you to the shores of Lake Stone in Century for the dedication of Christian retreat. We’ll also visit the Century Care Center were the sounds of the season filled the building Sunday afternoon, and we’ll take you to Byrneville where a brush fire lead authorities to search for a possible body.
Make sure you join NorthEscambia.com Monday morning for the very latest and exclusive photos from these events and more.
Area Churches To Hold Christmas Plays Tonight
December 7, 2008
Two area churches will present Christmas productions today,.
New Life Baptist Christmas Play
New Life Baptist Church will present “His Wonderful Presence…Then and Now”, a play by Mary Ann Sadler at 5 p.m. today The church is located at 700 East Hecker in Century. Admission is free.
Aldersgate Christmas Play
The children and youth of Aldersgate United Methodist Church will be presenting a Christmas Musical The Grumpy Shepherd tonight at 6:30. Fellowship and refreshments will follow in the Aldersgate Café. For more information, contact Sandra at (850) 587-2489.
Future 35 Acre Christian Retreat To Be Dedicated Sunday In Century
December 6, 2008
A 35 acre Christian retreat in Century that could eventually include a worship and prayer center will be dedicated Sunday afternoon.
Paul Davidson of Cantonment has purchased 35 acres at the end of McCall Road for the retreat they plan to call Moorer Place in memory of Paul’s late grandfather.
The public is invited to attend the dedication services for the Moorer Place will be held from 3:00 until 5:00 Sunday afternoon. Guest speaker will be Ken Malone from Forerunner Ministries.
“God put this on our hearts at the first of the year,” Paul Davidson said. “He has really put Century on our hearts through prayer.”
The property will be named Moorer Place in honor of Davidson’s grandfather, the late Paul Nelson Moorer of Forest Home, Alabama. Davidson purchased the property with inheritance money from Moorer. It was purchased from current owner Carolyn Thompson, but it is actually the home place that once belong to Century Mayor Freddie McCall’s grandfather. “It’s a generation to generation thing,” Davidson said.
The property currently has only a small house and a barn. Those will be ready after the first of the year as a “place where people can come and relax and enjoy Christian fellowship,” he said. The center is not planned as a church, but as an a place to “strengthen other churches”.
“We will see what God has in store for it,” Davidson said, adding that there is no set timetable for the construction of the worship and prayer center.
Pictured above: The outlined property above will become Moorer Place. Lake Stone is seen at the left.
Atmore Christmas Parade Today With Many North Escambia Participants
December 6, 2008
Many from North Escambia will head to Atmore today for the annual Atmore Christmas Parade.
North Escambia participants from Northview High School, Ernest Ward Middle School, Northwest Escambia Little League, the Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department and more will participate in the annual lighted parade that ends with a special appearance by Santa Claus. The theme for this year’s parade is “A Nursery Rhyme Christmas”.
The parade, which features about 20 floats and four bands, begins on Main Street at Ridgely Street (one block north of the railroad tracks), heads south on Main Street all the way to Lindberg Avenue and ends at Escambia County High School. It is about a two mile route. The parade begins at 5:00.
Pictured above: The Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department in last year’s Atmore Christmas Parade. Pictured below: Walnut Hill Baptist Church in last year’s Atmore Christmas Parade. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Byrneville’s Annual Christmas Carnival To Be Held Tonight
December 5, 2008
It’s a big deal in Byrneville tonight…Bryneville Elementary School will hold its annual Christmas Carnival and basket auction.
The carnival will features lots of fun and games from 5:00 until 7:00 these evening at the school. At 7:00, the annual Christmas basket auction will take place.
For more information, contact the school at 256-6350.
Free Music Night At Barineau Park Community Center
December 5, 2008
Tonight is music night at the Barrineau Park Community Center, with two local acts taking the stage for the free family-friendly event.
“Joyful Sounds” and the “Rowell Bluegrass Band” will perform a free concert at 7:00. The night begins at 5:00 with food and refreshments available.
This is a family-friendly event. No alcohol is permitted on the property, and no smoking is allowed in or near the building.
The concert takes place at the Barineau Park Community Center on Barineau Park School Road, about three miles west of Molino. For more information call 587-5575.
Part Of Bogia Road Closed Today
December 3, 2008
Bogia Road east of Highway 29 will be closed Wednesday at the railroad tracks.
The road is scheduled to be closed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the CSX railroad tracks.
The closure is part of an ongoing project to replace railroad crossings from Century to Molino.
Northview FFA Citrus Sale Ends Today
December 1, 2008
Today is the final day to place your order in the annual Northview High School FFA citrus sale.
The NHS FFA is selling citrus in attractive 2/5 or 4/5 bushel boxes perfect for gift wrapping. The Florida citrus is from RiverBrite in Vero Beach.
Orders must be made by Monday December 1. The delivery date is Tuesday, December 16.
For an order form click here. Order forms and payment can be returned to Northview by mail (the address is on the order form), or dropped off at the school office.
Fruits available include red apples, grapefruit, navel oranges, tangelos and Hamlin oranges.
For more information, call 327-6681, ext. 248.