Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of October.
Good morning, Montgomery.
Guardian Credit Union held its 12th annual Great Grits Cookoff on Saturday at the Prattville YMCA—marking the event’s return—and the cookoff confirmed its 12-year tradition—continuing a local custom.
The Prattville Autauga Humane Society held its Pet Palooza at Cooters Pond Park on Saturday—drawing a large crowd of pet lovers while offering contests, games and microchip services by Tuskegee University for 25 dollars; several dogs found new homes during the event.
On October 19th, the Alabama Resisters of Indivisible and Montgomery 50501 Freedom Fighters held a 'No Kings' protest and march in Montgomery — the groups came together as local citizens to voice their concerns.
Hundreds of state and community leaders met on October 17 in Birmingham at the A+ Opportunity Summit to review Alabama’s quick recovery from the pandemic + discuss ways to boost student learning.
The event honored House Education Budget Chairman Danny Garrett and Senate Education Budget Chairman Arthur Orr + celebrated the RAISE Act that will add $550 million over the next three years to public school funding.
Week 9 of high school football is set to start as Montgomery teams will play games on Thursday and Friday+ fans can follow scores and highlights to catch all the action.
Admission Ceremony
8 AM – 12 PM — Montgomery Performing Arts Centre — Click here for registration — Celebrate new beginnings at the Admission Ceremony.
Murder on the Orient Express
1-2:30 p.m. — Alabama Shakespeare Festival — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic mystery on stage.
Toast Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Montgomery Performing Arts Centre — Tickets from $52 — Grab last-minute tickets for an exciting concert evening at the arts centre.
Montgomery Auto Auction Event
10 p.m. — 6044 Troy Hwy, Montgomery, AL — Online access available — Experience thrilling online bids for top quality cars in Montgomery's auction.
AMA Partzilla Regional Arenacross Series
7-8:30 p.m. — Garrett Coliseum — Ticket required for early access — Experience thrilling arenacross racing with early fan access and pre-event activities.
Autumn Fest
1:30-4 p.m. — Horse Farm, Montgomery, AL — Free entry — Celebrate autumn with games, music, and activities for all ages at this community festival.
Veterans Day Celebration
10 AM - 1 PM — Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium — Free entry — A heartfelt tribute featuring a parade, resource fair, and ceremony in honor of our veterans.
Masterworks II: An Evening with Tobias Picker
7-10 p.m. — Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts — $ — Experience a captivating concert featuring the dynamic Cello Concerto by renowned composer Tobias Picker.
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