River City Mom

08/20/2024

FREE Lemonade anyone?

🍋 Happy National Lemonade Day! 🍋

There's nothing like a refreshing glass of lemonade on a hot day! Whether you're a fan of the classic lemon flavor or you like to mix things up with fruity twists, today is the perfect day to sip your favorite lemonade.

What's your favorite lemonade flavor? 🍓🍍🍑🍉 Let us know in the comments! Do you stick with the original, or do you have a go-to flavor that you love? Share your recipes or favorite spots to grab a glass. Let's celebrate this zesty day together!

𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙇𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙮!

Beat the heat and come by PEC for a free cup of lemonade!! 🍋

*while supplies last*

08/19/2024

🌟 Big News for Parents in Our Community! 🌟

We're excited to announce that Cullman Regional is expanding its pediatric services to better serve our growing community! While our brand-new pediatric clinic isn't open just yet, we're thrilled to share that two highly skilled physicians will begin seeing patients on September 3.

From routine check-ups and immunizations to specialized care for chronic conditions, our dedicated pediatric team is ready to provide compassionate and comprehensive care for your children—from newborns to teens. 🩺💙

👉 Stay tuned for more updates, and get ready to meet our expert physicians as they join us in supporting your family's health journey every step of the way!

👉 Discover more about our expanded services and meet our expert physicians here: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcullmanregional.com%2Fcullman-regional-expands-pediatric-services-with-new-clinic-and-physicians%2F&h=AT3Kwm-b7dI4cEJHmh8akyi4cEpQ-FBhMmPd1IGJMSnIvioPSORJ6lx-lUsHu7xqAnsb9d0K7iziQ_9yeonVmUy8h-QJwl1PjOehRkJ88PkNOYf0abOUKEeBqUM5wU2pRfcY&s=1

08/18/2024

This week at DPL!

This week in DPL’s Youth Services Room: programs are back! Story Time is Tue., 8/20, at 10:30am; Book Babies is Wed., 8/21, at 10:30am; & LEGO® Hour is Thu., 8/22, at 4pm.

08/17/2024

🎉 Weekend Check-In! 🎉

The weekend is here, and we want to know—how are you spending it with your little ones? 🧒👧

Are you…

• Exploring the great outdoors? 🌳🚴‍♂️
• Crafting up a storm at home? 🎨✂️
• Enjoying some much-needed chill time? 😴📚

👇 Share your weekend plans or favorite activities in the comments! Let’s inspire each other with fun and family-friendly ideas.

Bonus: Snap a pic of your weekend fun and tag us—we might feature you on our page! 📸✨

08/16/2024

🎉 River City Weekend Roundup! 🚗🎨

Get ready for an exciting weekend in the River City! Here's what's happening:

🏙️ August 16: Third Fridays in Downtown Decatur! Stroll through local shops, enjoy live music, and savor delicious eats from food vendors.

🚘 August 17: Head to Priceville for the Cruise-In Car Show! Check out classic cars, meet fellow car enthusiasts, and enjoy a fun day out.

🎨 August 16-18: Explore the MoCo Mural Trail in Decatur! Discover stunning artwork, take Instagram-worthy photos, and support local artists.

Want more events and details? Check out our full calendar linked below. http://www.rivercitymom.com/🌐

08/15/2024

🌟 Fostering Success at UNA! 🌟

Are you a foster care youth, orphan, ward of the state, or placed in kinship/guardianship? UNA is here to support you as you begin your college journey! 🎓

Our Fostering Success program is dedicated to helping you navigate the admission process and succeed in your post-secondary education. Apply today and take the next step toward a brighter future!

✨ Eligibility:

Foster care youth
Orphaned
Ward of the state
Kinship/guardianship placement
Don't miss this opportunity! Learn more and apply now at https://www.una.edu/academics/una-americorps-fostering-success-program/fostering-success-student-application.html

08/13/2024

A few more days left!!

🚍🎒 Join Us for the Fill the Bus Campaign! 🎒🚍

We are excited to be a part of the Fill the Bus campaign, helping to provide essential school supplies to students in our community! 📝✂️📚

📍 Drop-Off Locations:

Sparkman Civic Center
Walmart in Hartselle
🕒 Dates and Times:

Now through August 16
If you’re donating items that might melt (like crayons or glue sticks), please bring them directly to the Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce to ensure they stay in good condition.

Together, we can make a difference and ensure every student has the supplies they need for a successful school year! Thank you for your support! ❤️

08/12/2024

Open food Pantry until 11:00 AM, today! (Monday)

Just a reminder! Please share!
Tomorrow, Monday Aug. 12th, from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. will be OPEN FOOD PANTRY DAY at Feeding Families of Alabama

❤️❤️❤️ Volunteers! Please come in at 7:00 or as close to that as possible if you can! I need your help if you can make it!

08/09/2024

Happy 2nd Friday! We’re excited to see you tonight!

As a reminder, here are the street closures for today. Any cars left in lots & streets after closure time may be towed.

08/09/2024

🌟 River City Weekend Round-Up 🌟

Get ready for an exciting weekend in River City! Here’s what’s happening:

🎉 August 9: Kick off the weekend with Second Fridays in Cullman. Enjoy local vendors, live music, and more!

🎶 August 10: Join the fun at Community Pep Rally & Music in the Park in Priceville. Great music and a vibrant community spirit await!

🛍️ August 10: Explore Second Saturdays in Hartselle. Discover unique finds, delicious treats, and local entertainment!

🎒 August 11: Celebrate the end of summer at the Back to School Bash in Trinity. Fun activities, school supplies, and more!

For more details and to see our full calendar of events, check out the link here: www.rivercitymom.com/events

Let's make the weekend unforgettable!

08/06/2024

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08/02/2024

🌟 Weekend Round-Up in River City! 🌟

Get ready for an exciting weekend with these awesome events happening around River City:

📅 August 2-3: Behind the Rack Sale in Arab – Score amazing deals on unique finds!

📅 August 2: Back to School Jam in Decatur – Celebrate the new school year with fun activities and entertainment!

📅 August 3: Fries with Firefighters at McDonald's in Decatur – Enjoy delicious fries and meet your local heroes!

📅 August 4: Back to School with Bluey – A fun day for the kids featuring everyone's favorite animated puppy!

Don’t miss out on the fun! For more details and other local events, check out our calendar linked below. 🎉

🔗https://www.rivercitymom.com/events

08/02/2024

Back to School fun!

08/01/2024

🌟 Celebrating 3 Years of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Cullman County! 📚🎉

We had an amazing morning at the Cullman County Public Library celebrating the 3rd Anniversary of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in our community. 🎂 If you’re not familiar with this incredible program, it provides FREE books to children in Cullman County from birth to five years old. 📖✨ These books are delivered right to your doorstep and personalized with your child’s name!

This fantastic initiative is funded by the “Friends of the Cullman Library” and local sponsors. Thanks to their generous support, 75,000 books have been sent to children over the past 3 years! 🙌📦

If you live in Cullman County and want to sign your child up for this wonderful program, visit the library or their website at ccimaginationlibrary.com. You can also sponsor a child for just $25 and help spread the joy of reading! 💖

During today’s celebration, we were honored to have local published author Caris Snider join us to read her newest book, “There’s an Elephant on My Chest,” which is celebrating its 1st anniversary! 🐘🎈Caris’s book helps children overcome fear and anxiety, delivering such an important message to our young readers. 🌟

Thank you to everyone who made this event possible and to all the families who continue to support and benefit from the Imagination Library. Let’s keep the love of reading alive in our community! 📚💕

08/01/2024

08/01/2024

🎉📚 Cullman County Imagination Library is Turning 3! 📚🎉

Join us for a special celebration as we mark 3 wonderful years of inspiring young minds! 🎂✨

📖 Special Guest: Caris Snider will be reading her newest book—bring the kids for a morning of fun and stories!

🗓 WHEN: August 1
📍 WHERE: 200 Clark Street NE, Cullman
⏰ TIME: 10:00 AM

Let’s celebrate the joy of reading together! See you there! 🎈📚

07/30/2024

📚✨ Calling All Book Lovers! ✨📚

Are you passionate about reading but find it hard to squeeze in a book club meeting? Join the Rocket City Mom Virtual Book Club! Founded in 2016, our club was designed to fit into your busy schedule while offering a space for engaging book discussions. Whether you're into thrillers, romance, or non-fiction, if you love books and adult conversation, this is the place for you!

Proudly sponsored by Huntsville's own The Snail on the Wall bookstore, we bring literary discussions to you—wherever you are!
Curious to learn more? Click the link to dive in and join our vibrant reading community. 📖💬

🔗 Read more & Join us https://www.rivercitymom.com/rocket-city-mom-virtual-book-club

07/29/2024

🎓 nGenius Prep: Empowering Students for Over a Decade! 🌟

At nGenius Prep, they've proudly served our community for over 10 years! With a combined 75 years of experience, their dedicated team of teachers and coaches is committed to your child's academic success. They provide personalized one-on-one tutoring, resulting in countless success stories.

Their passionate academic and test prep coaches focus on:
✅ Matching instruction to your current curriculum for immediate results
✅ Strengthening weak areas and emphasizing strengths
✅ Building self-confidence and positive study skills that last a lifetime

With the ACT's importance in college admissions and scholarships, your child needs to be prepared.

They offer:
📚 Virtual ACT Test Prep Courses
📚 Virtual One-On-One Instruction
📚 Tailored Learning to Meet Your Needs

Help your student succeed with high-quality coaching, tutoring, and advisement from nGenius Prep!

🔗https://ngeniusprep.com/

07/29/2024

Please fill out the following form to register your child for the Kindergarten BootCamp. If you have any specific questions, please reach out to your school.

07/27/2024

Be a Piece of the Puzzle!

Move in day is getting closer and we are thrilled to launch our Puzzle Piece Fundraiser to support the creation of new therapy rooms at the Morgan County Child Advocacy Center! Each piece of this special puzzle represents a step toward a brighter future for the children we serve.

Here's how you can make a difference:

1. Choose a Puzzle Piece – Each piece represents a donation amount. Comment below to claim your piece.

2. Donate the Amount on the Piece – Or pick as many pieces as you’d like!

3. Watch the Puzzle Come Together – Your support will help build and enhance the therapy spaces where healing begins.

Every piece you sponsor is a vital part of the bigger picture. Let’s join forces to create a nurturing environment for the incredible children at the CAC. Together, we can make every piece count and every child’s journey to recovery a little brighter. Once the puzzle is complete, your name will be added to the puzzle and the puzzle will be displayed in the new therapy rooms.

Ready to be a part of the puzzle? Click one of the payment links below to make a donation today!

➡️ https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=EbCNRoypupDQPcBAxt_49bqAwL2oJ9fiTBr87xMZf2TWgMQSWcb9CR2gQKvs_cA868O3wn4rFYwVb6D5

➡️ https://morgancountycac.square.site

07/27/2024

Movie night at sundown! 🎥🍿

07/26/2024

🎉 Get ready for an amazing weekend with these events! 🌟

🛍️ July 26-27: Behind the Rack Sale
📍 Cullman
Find fantastic deals at the Behind the Rack Sale this weekend!

🎒 July 27: Back to School Bash
📍 Decatur
Celebrate the upcoming school year with fun activities and more!

🎅 July 27: Christmas in July
📍 Hartselle
Enjoy festive cheer with Christmas in July activities!

💦 July 27: Pop-Up Splash Pad
📍 Oneonta
Cool off with water fun at the Pop-Up Splash Pad event!

For more details and additional events, check out our calendar linked below. Don't miss out on the excitement!

🔗https://www.rivercitymom.com/events

07/25/2024

07/25/2024

We will have our Summer Reads Finale TODAY at 2pm with Land To Sea Exotics ! They will have a caiman, large sulcata tortoise, ball pythons, kingsnake, a Schneider skink, & more! All are welcome to this interactive program!

07/25/2024

Pay your school fees and add money to meal accounts from anywhere, any time.