Good morning, Montgomery.

Therapist Wendy Jacobsen from Samaritan Counseling Center discussed mental health values on WSFA today; Commerce Music Hall reopened Commerce Amplified with Kirk Jay & Vic Patel; and Ausome Minds will host an Autism Awareness Fun Day on April 11.

Kendi is a 2-year-old neutered Lab/Shepherd mix available for adoption (calm, loving, good with children).

Prattville Autauga Humane Society at 1009 Reuben Road welcomes potential adopters; adoption fees are $120.

A new exhibit (Salon of the Beasts) by Jennifer Talley will open at the Armory Learning Arts Center in downtown Montgomery with an opening reception Friday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the venue on Madison Avenue near Cramton Bowl.

Annagail Holton (first grade teacher at Reeltown Elementary School) uses fun learning techniques to create an engaging classroom.

She has six years of teaching experience and is in her fourth year at the school.

Montgomery Public Schools will host Special Olympics competitions on Friday at Park Crossing High School starting at 9:30 a.m. Athletes can earn awards that qualify them for state games at Troy University later this year — a chance to shine.

Faulkner University dedicated its new mental health center today at its Montgomery campus + expanding counseling services under its Center for Therapy and Research to better serve veterans.

Montgomery Humane Society introduces Pets of the Week with Waffle (a 1.5-year-old cat who loves snuggles and bread) and Bessie (a 2.5-year-old dog learning the Waltz), both ready for adoption at the shelter.

Alabama anglers can try prespawn techniques at local waterways by fishing deep near cover before crappie begin spawning in early to mid-March—professionals advise targeting flats and trees to catch larger fish.

James Madison beat Troy 69-52 on Monday in the Sun Belt championship game for women’s basketball—Peyton McDaniel scored 28 points with 10 rebounds while Ashanti Barnes added a double-double, securing JMU’s second title since joining the league in 2022.

The Park Crossing Thunderbirds lost to Hazel Green 67—47 in the first 6A Girls State Championship on Mar.

7. The result marked a challenging end to the Thunderbirds' season in a key state contest.

Almost St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — Tower Taproom — Tickets available with 25% OFF until February 21st — Celebrate early with a fun-filled pub crawl featuring games, contests, and festive cheer.

Montgomery Princess Day

10 AM – 4:30 PM — Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel & Conference Center at Capitol Hill — Tickets required — Experience a magical day filled with princess interactions, songs, and games for children.

53rd Annual Spring Auction - Trucks Day 1

8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — J.M. Wood Auction Co Inc — Starting at $100 — Bid on various dump and sanitation trucks from leading manufacturers.

Hootenanny 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run

10-11 a.m. — Montgomery Whitewater — Registration required — Kick off spring with a 5K and fun run, featuring live music and unique races.

Cupcakes & Calculations

2-5 p.m. — Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library — Free entry — Enjoy cupcakes while engaging in fun math challenges with fellow enthusiasts.

Much Ado About Nothing

7 p.m. — Alabama Shakespeare Festival — Tickets available — Experience a classic Shakespearean comedy filled with clever wordplay and romance.

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

8 a.m. — Blount Cultural Park — Registration required — Compete in a series of races with a scenic out-and-back course and earn a finisher medal.