AL-ANON
New Beginnings Al-Anon Family Group meets in Taylorsville Community Church located at 277 Taylorsville Road in Taylorsville. Meetings are held from 6 p.m. — 7 p.m. every Monday.
Call Cynthia Bonds 354-1167 for more information.
For more information, contact Lindsey Cain at 477-3202, or Vonda Martin at 477-3222.
PLUM CREEK WATERSHED GRANTS AVAILABLE
The Plum Creek Watershed Conservancy District is offering a $5,000 match grant program for Plum Creek Watershed Bank Stabilization.
Applications and information can be obtained at the Spencer County Conservation Office, 477-1157, or on http://www.spencer.ccd under Plum Creek. Applications will be accepted through Dec. 13.
ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY CLEANUP
It’s once again time for the Adopt-a-Highway Spring Clean, from now through April 30.
Residents can choose when they would like to volunteer within the four week period.
For safety reasons, it is preferred that at least two people work together. Ony one date is listed for each section, but the pick up can be done at anytime during this time frame.
Sign up at https://bit.ly/3TTRt3I for each section. After the pickup is finished, email board@friendsoftaylorsvillelake.org with what area you cleaned, how long it took, and the number of bags of trash you collected. These numbers are tuned into the Adopt-a-Highway program each quarter. The bags can be left on the side of the road for someone to pick them up. Do not leave any trash in the area of the dam.
If trash pickers, bags, and vests are needed, send an email to board@friendsoftaylorsvillelake.org, or call Troy at 424-8868.
FARMERS MARKET NOW OPEN
The Taylorsville Farmers Market will be held every Saturday next to Fresh Market in Taylorsville from 8 a.m. — 12 Noon.
Shop local for produce, jams, baked goods, beef, crafts, goat soap, and more.
DOWNTOWN DINNER IN JAIL
Taylorsville Main Street is once again hosting its annual Dinner in Jail on Saturday, starting at 6 p.m. at the old jail on Main Cross behind the courthouse.
The meal will be provided by The Tea Cup.
VIP seating inside the jail is $40 per person, with outside tent seating available for $30.
All proceeds go to the preservation, revitalization, and beautification of Main Street Taylorsville.
For more information, visit Taylorsville Main Street on Facebook, email taylorsvillemainstreet@yahoo.com or call The Red Scooter at 477-6608.
GEARHEADS ON MAIN STREET CRUISE-IN RETURNS
Gearheads on Main Street will once again be having Cruise-ins every fourth Friday of the month in downtown Taylorsville.
The events will be from 5 p.m. — 9 p.m. starting on April 26, and run through Oct. 25.
“This is a car cruise for car guys and car gals, and fellow gearheads,” hosted by Fast Fish Performance, and Mountain City Cruisers.
There will be Hot Wheels Drag Races, live music, and food available. All cars, trucks, and motorcycles are welcome.
THE RED SCOOTER’S ANNUAL MOTHERS DAY APRON CONTEST
Use your imagination, and enter your prettiest apron in The Red Scooter’s Annual Mothers Day Apron Contest.
Categories:
• Antique — Bring out your own “keepsake” from mom, grandma, or aunt Suzie. All antique aprons should have a “story card” with them, along with a photo if available.
• Handmade — Make your own apron from scratch. If you are using fabric with special significance, please add a “story card” with your entry.
• Embellished — Buy a plain apron, and embellish any way you desire. A “story card” is encouraged, but not required.
• Child’s Apron — Any type apron that a child has made or worn.
All aprons must be entered and on display before Sunday, May 12.
For more information, call The Red Scooter at 477-6608.
TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL
The Spencer County Fair presents a Truck & Tractor Pull at 7 p.m., on Saturday, at 895 Fairgrounds Road in Taylorsville.
• Super modified 2WD trucks
• Light limited super stock tractors
• Super modified 4WD trucks
• Pro street 2WD trucks
• Hot rod tractors
• 3.0 Diesel trucks
Gate admission $16
TAYLORSVILLE CELEBRATES THE GOURD
Taylorsville Main Street is holding its one-day Taylorsville Gourd, Art and Craft Festival on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. on downtown Main Street by the courthouse.
There will be kids’ activities, dry gourds for sale, art and craft vendors, gourd art classes, gourd art displays, and a food truck.
Limited vendor spaces are still available. Contact Beverly or Sharon at 477-6608 to reserve your spot.
For more information, visit Taylorsville Main Street on Facebook, email taylorsvillemainstreet@yahoo.com or call The Red Scooter at 477-6608.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Send your community announcements and events to The Spencer Magnet by emailing them to editor@spencermagnet.com by the end of the day on the Friday prior to publication date.