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A Day to Remember in Ider

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Ider marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Edward Palomba Puts Service Above Self

This week's hero is making a difference on a local level. As the chairman of the Children’s Accessible Playground Committee, Edward Palomba has put in his share of...

Local Author Tells History of Chattooga County Through Photographs

The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Chattooga County from local author Greg McCollum. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images...

Heartwood Music Festival 2012

from:Heartwood Music Festival

Schedule: Thursday, May 17, 2012: 6:00 pm: Visceral Waves 7:00 pm: MoonShyn 8:00 pm: Sickness in the System 10:00 pm: J Blake Mitchell Friday, May 18, 2012: 12:00 pm:...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Ider, Alabama with AmericanTowns Ider Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over De Kalb County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Ider organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Ider is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you...

Weekend Activities in and around Ider

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Ider area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Alabama’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Ider in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Alabama is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

An Invitation to our Ider Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Ider, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your blog...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Alabama

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Alabama Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Ider Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers market around the Ider area

Ider AL Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers markets around the Ider area. We have the complete listings to help you find the best markets and organic produce farmers...

Ider Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

The Power of a Single Vote - Ider Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Ider elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all politics is...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Alabama AL

Alabama Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Alabama. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Ider and across the country. With support...

Find Alabama Corn Mazes - Get lost in an Alabama haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Alabama corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Alabama AL

We have the best Alabama apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Alabama. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in...

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Dekalb County Agricultural Fair 2011

from:Dekalb County Agricultural Fair

Theme: Stars And Stripes Forever Schedule: Monday, September 26, 2011: Gates open 5:00 pm All Judging closed to public. Fun Night - Tickets only Officials Night - all county...

Back to School for Trenton - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Trenton! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

Back to School for Trion - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Trion! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the resources,...

Back to School for Chickamauga - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Chickamauga! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

Back to School for Jasper - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Jasper! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

Back to School for Summerville - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Summerville! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

Back to School for Fort Payne - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Fort Payne! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

11th Annual John Benge Commemorative Motorcycle Ride

Join us as we ride in commemoration of DeKalb County's Cherokee Indian Heritage and all Indian Nations who were forced to walk on the Infamous Trail of Tears. The Alabama Band Fan...

The Princeton Review Ranks Covenant Among the Best in the Southeast

from:Covenant College

The Princeton Review has recommended Covenant as one of the best colleges in the Southeast on its "2012 Best Colleges: Region by Region" list. Listed schools were...

Dr. Cale Horne Joins History & Politics Faculty

from:Covenant College

Dr. Cale Horne has joined Covenant's faculty as an assistant professor of political studies. A Covenant alumnus with a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Georgia,...

Covenant College Atlanta Braves Game

from:Covenant College

Covenant College alumni and students are invited to join us at Atlanta's Turner Field on September 3, 2011, as the Braves take on the Dodgers. Tickets are $20 each and...

Marion County Fair 2011

from:Marion County Fair

Schedule: Monday August 22, 2011: 8:00am to 9:30am Exhibit Registration Tuesday August 23, 2011: 11:00am Exhibit Judging 5:00pm Opening Ceremony 5:15pm Youth Fairest Of The...

New Student Orientation, Fall 2011

from:Covenant College

New Student Orientation begins at Covenant on Friday, August 19, 2011. LAUNCH '11, Covenant's new student orientation program, promises fun events, practical information, and...

May Term Trips, 2011

from:Covenant College

Every May, Covenant students have the opportunity to participate in summer courses that take them and their professors abroad to pursue unique academic endeavors. In 2011, the...

Dean's List, Spring 2011

from:Covenant College

Covenant College congratulates the following students on their academic achievement for the Spring 2011 term. These students are included on Covenant’s Dean’s List...

President Nielson and Maclellan Scholars Travel to Cambodia

from:Covenant College

In May, 2011, President Nielson and his wife led the annual Maclellan Scholars trip, this time to Cambodia to work alongside Words of Life ministry, which runs children's...

4th of July Events

Enjoy good ol' fashioned fun at DeSoto State Park! Participate in the homemade-flag making contest, sit back & enjoy DeSoto's parade, & eat home-made ice cream! ...

Men's Basketball Team Visits Greece

from:Covenant College

Ten members of Covenant College's men's basketball team, led by head coach Kyle Taylor, traveled to Greece in May 2011.

Summer Pre-Orientation 2011

from:Covenant College

A Summer Pre-Orientation will be held for incoming students on Thursday, June 16 - Friday, June 17, 2011. Accepted students who have paid their deposit can come to Covenant's...

Covenant Students Join Storm Recovery Effort in Local Communities

from:Covenant College

Immediately following the storms of April 27, 2011, Covenant College students joined in the recovery effort, volunteering time and energy to the people most affected by the...

Commencement and Summer Update

from:Covenant College

Dear Members of the Covenant Community, We are pleased to confirm that Commencement will be held as usual this coming Saturday, May 7, 2011. We will also have the senior...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Bob Fried Pedals His Way Into People's Hearts

Bob Fried takes the concept of Meals on Wheels to another level with his latest mode of transport. You see Bob has taken to the streets in a pedicab, which has been part of his...

Campus Evacuation Following Severe Storms

from:Covenant College

Dear Members of the Covenant Community, Many in our community have suffered loss and significant challenge from yesterday’s events and would covet your prayers in the...

April 29 Covenant Arts Concert Canceled

from:Covenant College

Due to the recent severe weather and power outage, we regret to announce that the Covenant Arts concert with Eugenia Zukerman and friends, scheduled for Friday, April 29, 2011,...

Classes Canceled April 27 Due to Power Outage

from:Covenant College

Covenant experienced high winds and storms today, Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Classes are canceled today as we are temporarily without power. All students are safe. Food service in...

Celebration Concert, 2011

from:Covenant College

On Thursday, May 5, 2011, Covenant will host the celebration concert, featuring the Covenant Orchestra with pianist Anna Nelson, the Covenant Chorale, and Chamber Singers, along...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Stan Mack Gives His All for His Town

Stanley "Stan" Mack is a local hero who cares deeply about his town and its inhabitants. For more than 30 years, Mr. Mack has been at the center of many of the town's...

Fancy Rhino Receives Prize at First Seed Project Pitch Event

from:Covenant College

On Wednesday, April 20, 2011, Covenant College hosted the first Seed Project Pitch Event. Finalists Ben Baldwin '12, owner of Covenant Connection, and Isaiah Smallman...

Covenant Hosts Highland Games, Bakertree Festival

from:Covenant College

Covenant College hosted the Highland Games and Bakertree Festival on Saturday, April 16, 2011. "The Highland Games is a festival, featuring the six traditional Scottish...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Caroline Cannon Wins Prize Caring for the Arctic and the Inupiat

Caroline Cannon has led dual roles throughout her life. She is a leader of her people as well as a steward of the earth. For more than 30 years Caroline has been working to...