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The annual food drive by The National Association of Letter Carriers is today. Place non-perishable food items beside their mailbox before mail is delivered. This food drive benefits needy families in the Boaz, Albertville and Guntersville. Food items that will be helpful are: canned meats, soups, vegetables, peanut butter, pasta, rice, cereal, or any nonperishable foods in non-breakable containers such as boxes or cans.

Altoona’s centennial celebration is today, with several musical acts performing.

Boaz youth cheerleading sign-ups, for ages 6-12, is today, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Boaz Rec Center. Call 302-1202.

Wal-Mart “Speaking of Women’s Health” event will be today from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

LifeSouth blood drive, at Walgreens in Boaz, is today from noon until 6 p.m.

SUNDAY

“USO and the American Spirit” will be performed today through May 10 at the Whole Backstage Theatre, in Guntersville.

MONDAY

Registration for GED tests at Snead State Community College will be May 16 for the tests give on May 17 and 19-20. Bring a driver’s license, Social Security card and $50 in cash or a credit card. Retests are $10 per session. One-day tests are given on Saturdays at 8 a.m. Two-day tests are given on Monday and Tuesday nights at 5 p.m. Call Pamela Brady at 840-4151 for more details.

TUESDAY

Boaz Civitans are taking orders for Vidalia onions to be delivered in May. Cost is $10 for a 10-pound bag from the 2008 crop. Call 593-6801 or 593-1919.

THURSDAY

LifeSouth blood drive at Tyson in Albertville will be Thursday from 1-5 p.m.

Boaz’s annual Red Hot Rodeo will be Friday and May 17, at 8 p.m. each night, behind the Boaz Recreation Center on King Street.

UPCOMING

Wildflower Saturday hike at Lake Guntersville State Park will be May 17 at 2 p.m. Call 571-5440.

AHS class of 1958 reunion will be May 17 at the Albertville Golf and Country Club. Call 572-5277.

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