Central Alabama Antique & Appraisal Market

COLUMBIANA: Got Stuff? What’s it worth? Central Alabama Antique & Appraisal Market, March 3, 2012, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stancil Handley Barn, 245 Old Highway 25 West, Columbiana. Sponsored by Friends of the Columbiana Library and the City of Columbiana. All proceeds go to the Columbiana Library. Entertainment by the Sexy Tractor Band. More on entertainment later.

We don’t appraise geezers or precocious children, but if you’ve wondered what Aunt Minnie’s tea set, your granny’s vase, and Bubba’s wind-up toy would bring at auction, bring it to us and our knowledgeable dealers will help you figure it out.

Come join us for food, fun, music and swapping antique stories. Admission $5 and appraisals by knowledgeable dealers will be offered at $5 per item, limit 3 to a customer

Daylight Savings Time Begins

The clock is set forward one hour at 2:00 AM (Second Sunday in March). Remember to change smoke detector batteries.

Spring Equilux - First Day of Spring

First day of Spring. The daylight hours and and night time hours are closest to being equal on this day.

Easter Sunday

Logan Martin LakeFest and Boat Show

Kick the summer of 2012 off RIGHT! Come out to Horizons in Pell City on
May 5th to experience the lake and share some fun with hundreds of lake
lovers like you. We’ve got a great time planned. Test drive boats from
all of the major manufacturers. Sample delicacies from local
restaurants. Browse goods from local vendors. We’ll also have music all
day long both days and a kids area for the young’uns. The best part? It
won’t cost you a dime. This event is free to all who attend. We hope to
see you here!

National Fishing and Boating Week 2012

National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW) - A national celebration of fishing and boating. Coinciding with most state's free fishing days, NFBW occurs each year during the first full week of June.

First Day of Summer (Summer Solstice)

First day of Summer. This day has the longest duration of daylight for the year.

Operation Dry Water

Operation Dry Water is a national weekend of Boating Under the Influence (BUI) detection and enforcement aimed at reducing the number of alcohol and drug-related accidents and fatalities and fostering a stronger and more visible deterrent to alcohol and drug use on the water. Operation Dry Water is held the last weekend in June prior to the Fourth of July holiday. In 2010, marine law enforcement organizations from all 50 states participated and contacted 66,472 boaters and issued 11,693 warnings and citations.

Autumn Equilux - First Day of Autumn

First day of Fall. The daylight hours and and night time hours are closest to being equal on this day.

Daylight Savings Time Ends

The clock is set back one hour at 2:00 AM (First Sunday in November). Remember to winterize your boat(s) If you will not be using them in the winter months. Remember to change smoke detector batteries.