Jo Anne McKnight: Tanner Williams Civic, Historical Society honors ...

Tanner Williams Civic and Historical Society sponsored its Ladies Classic Luncheon at the historic Tanner Williams School on May 7.

Guests had been encouraged to bring an item that had belonged to their mothers and then tell a story to accompany it. Included in the treasures were several Bibles, a 1933 home economics book, dishes, diaries, wedding and engagement rings, thimbles, crocheted doilies, embroidered dresser scarves and aprons made from bleached fertilizer sacks. The tellings that went along with the showings painted pictures of strong, loving mothers who worked hard, who read and sang to their children and who passed on a love for family that the current crop of mothers hope to have imparted to their own offspring.

The four oldest mothers present were recognized including Norma Waldress, 79; Voncile Kendrik, 80; Lois Pierce, 88; and Dot Pierce, 87.

Donald South of Tanner Williams Civic and Historical Society is asking community members to produce a narrative document of their family's history and submit it to TWCHS, 13701 Tanner Williams Road, Wilmer, AL 36587 by the end of August, in time to prepare for the old school's 100th anniversary celebration in 2014. For information, call South at 251-645-7211.

Members of Chickasaw Garden Club recently took a trip to visit the Rose Garden at Fairhope Pier and enjoyed lunch from Market by the Bay.?

At the Chickasaw Seniors Early Bird Breakfast on May 6, seniors heard from Police Chief Mike Reynolds that Chickasaw has joined the rest of the county in using the services of Mobile County EMS. Director Mike Turner explained to the group how the service would work.

North Mobile County Relay for Life Finale was April 27 at Satsuma High School; Stephanie Stewart announced at the Chickasaw Seniors Breakfast that Team Chickasaw raised $4,500 to help American Cancer Society fight cancer.

Members of the Mary Ellen Ward Art Guild are the artists featured at the Semmesonian Art Space in Semmes Library this month. A reception was held May 9 to honor them and to introduce them to guests come to admire their work. Guild president Warren Gatewood announced that the Art Guild-sponsored free art classes will be on Tuesdays from noon until 3 p.m. beginning in June.

Chickasaw Garden Club selected the home of Horace and Bonnie Allen, 207 Idlewood, as Yard of the Month for May. Bonnie Allen said that, in her case, the selection was "Garden of the Month"; her white-fenced front yard has an eclectic style with walks, sitting areas, china-plate-lined flower beds, hummingbird feeders, garden gnomes, vegetables, herbs and flowers tastefully, though not rigidly, placed in an colorfully appealing way.

Satsuma Public Library received a $7,000 grant from the Library Services and Technology Act. Tiphani Clearman, spokesperson, said that with those funds, library officials were able to order more than 100 new titles in each of the following areas: Nonfiction, Large Print Adult Fiction, Books on CD, Children and Teen books. In other Library news, Clearman said that the Satsuma Public Library Foundation awarded "Teen Friend" Sylvia Flott a $500 scholarship.

First Baptist Church of Chickasaw, 92 5th Street, is planning a free Bible Day Camp for children ages 5-14; the camp will be Tuesday-Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., beginning June 11 and continuing through July. Pastor Adam Hammond said that Camp Faith will consist of Bible stories, crafts and games, along with a lunch provided through Bay Area Food Bank. Aiding Chickasaw First Baptist members with the camp will be interns from Light of the Village. For information on Camp Faith, call 251-452-0222.

Chickasaw Summer Camp for children 4-12 years of age will begin May 28; children may attend full or part time. Call 251-452-6462 or 251-452-6467 for more information and registration.

Semmes Senior Center celebrated May birthdays on May 10. Panini Grill provided the Old Dutch ice cream and Linda Davis made a cake and cupcakes. Senior Center director Travis Moore said that the plan is to celebrate birthdays the first Friday of each month. Senior Center will feature bingo and prizes on May 23 at 11:30 a.m. Members are encouraged to bring a covered dish and enjoy fun, fellowship and good food. The director said that the center now has 92 members since its opening a month ago. For information on becoming a member or volunteering at Semmes Senior Center, call 251-649-2010.

Chickasaw Senior Adult Mystery Trip is May 21. Cost is $15 per person. Call 251-452-6462 for details. Seniors' Bingo with Prizes and Snacks is on Wednesdays at noon at the Civic Center on Grant Street; call 251-452-6464 for transportation. Chick-A-Cisers exercise classes for Chickasaw senior citizens are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30-9:15 a.m. at Chickasaw Auditorium. And Chickasaw seniors are encouraged to join the Senior Adult Master Games Team to compete in local and statewide contests; call Stephanie Stewart, 251-452-6464, for information.

In Saraland, the Sunshine Club has a trip to the zoo in New Orleans planned for May 23. Call Lorine May, 251-375-5439, to RSVP.??

The City of Satsuma will hold a Memorial Day Event on May 24 at 9 a.m. on the lawn of? City Hall.? The quest speaker will be retired Staff? Sergeant Gailland Mason with the United States Army; following the ceremony, light refreshments will be served in Satsuma Annex gym. For information, call 251-675-1440.

Other north Mobile meetings and events are as follows: The Chunchula Home Demonstration Club Quilting and Sewing Group will meet May 20 from 9 a.m. until noon at the historic Chunchula School. Call Anna Lott, 251-675-4785 for information. Alumni and Friends of Semmes School, Inc. meets the last Sunday of each month, May 26 at 3 p.m. at Heritage Park, 3871 Wulff Road; for information, call 251-649-1647. The opening day for Chickasaw City Pool is May 25; call 251-452-6467 for details. The City of Satsuma is sponsoring a Farmers' Market each Friday from 3-6 p.m. at Baldwin Square. To reserve a space to sell home-grown produce or other products, call Edith Butler at 251-675-1440.

You can email Jo Anne McKnight at johmck@aol.com.

Source: http://blog.al.com/pr-community-news/2013/05/jo_anne_mcknights_north_points_12.html

What Time Does The Superbowl Start 2013 Psalm 91 Super Bowl 2013 Commercials Evasi0n Superdome Iron Man 3 Trailer Super Bowl 2013