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APRIL – JUNE
SCHEDULE OF
EVENTS
FOLK ART EXHIBIT FEATURING BRIAN BOHANAN
Where: Creative Arts Center and Gallery
The Prattauga Art Guild will host a free exhibit March 3 - April 10 featuring work
by Alabama Folk Artist Brian Bohanan. The exhibit is open to the public, and
gallery hours are Fridays and Saturdays 10am-2pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm.
The exhibit will be located at the Creative Arts Center, 342 S. Chestnut St.
WAY OFF BROADWAY THEATRE PRESENTS PROOF, BY DAVID AUBURN
When: March 31 - April 16
Where: Way Off Broadway Theatre in the Cultural Arts Center
Cost: $10 in advance/$12 at the door (if available)
Runs weekends through April 16. For more information or to purchase tickets,
contact the Cultural Arts office at 334-595-0850 or visit cc.prattvilleal.gov.
WILSON PICKETT MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL
When: April 2, 9am-9pm; Where: Pratt Park
The Wilson Pickett Music and Arts Festival will return to Pratt Park on April
2nd! The entertainment stage will be grooving from 10am until 9pm, featuring
Wesley Dennis, the John Bull Band, the Alex Walker Band, Al Jahara and the
Good Vibez, and more. Shop the artist village from 10am until 5pm, and bring
the kids because there will be fun for the whole family. You can join in on the
fun virtually too! Just visit www.wilsonpickettfestival.com for more information.
YOUTH LIONS FOOTBALL AND CHEER
Registration Fee: $50
Registration: April 11– May 6
Ages: Midgets (6/7 years) Crickets (8/9 years) Termites (10/11/12 years)
Games Start: August/September 2022
J.B. Wallace Football Camp / Evaluations: May 14 Stanley – Jensen Stadium.
Summer workouts begin July 18
EDDIE FLOYD MEMORABILIA EXHIBIT
When: April 15 - May 29
Where: Creative Arts Center and Gallery
The Creative Arts Center and Gallery will host a free exhibit of Eddie Floyd and
other Alabama Music memorabilia from April 15-May 29. This exhibit includes
photographs, awards, and other memorabilia courtesy of Mr. Eddie Floyd. The
gallery is open Fridays and Saturdays 10am-2pm and Sundays 1-4pm.
STEAM WORKSHOP
When: April 16
Where: Prattville Creative Arts Center
Cost: $5 per child
The Prattville Creative Arts Center will host a STEAM workshop for youth
ages 7-12 years old. Students will enjoy a fun and educational project with
instructor Brittany Glenn. Two class times to choose from, 9-10:30am OR
11:00am-12:30pm. For more information or to register your child, contact the Cultural Arts and Special
Events office at 334-595-0850 or visit www.prattvilleal.gov.
ARTIST MARKET DAY
When: April 16
Where: Prattville Creative Arts Center in the Art Garden
Artwork by local and regional artists will be on display in the beautiful art garden
adjacent to the Prattville Creative Arts Center on South Chestnut Street, next to the
Autauga Creekwalk from 10am-2pm. Find the perfect gift for someone special or add
to your collection. For more information, contact the Cultural Arts office at 334-595-
0850.
YOUTH ART SHOW
When: Submission of artwork on Friday, April 22, from 3-6pm, and Saturday,
April 23, from 10am-2pm; Exhibit opens May 1
Where: Prattville Creative Arts Center
Cost: $3 entry fee for each piece of artwork entered
The Prattauga Art Guild will host its Annual Youth Art Show in May at the
Prattville Creative Arts Center and Gallery. Youth in grades K-12 who live,
go to school, or take art lessons in Autauga County are eligible to submit work to this show. Work will be
taken in on Friday and Saturday, April 22 and 23, at the Creative Arts Center. For more information or a
registration form, contact the Cultural Arts Office at 334-595-0850 or visit www.prattvilleal.gov.
SPLASHPAD SEASON OPENING
When: May 1
Hours: 8am-8pm
Cool off with our free splashpad, located in Pratt Park. The splashpad features a
variety of water features and has proven to be a summer-time favorite over the
years. Open 7 days a week. Closed during inclement weather.
KIDS FISH FEST
There is nothing more exciting than to see a childs face when they catch their
first fish. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and use
only one pole. 3 fish limit per child. You must provide your own fishing pole,
tackle and bait.
Date: Saturday, May 7
Times: 8am – 12noon
Where: Pratt Park Pond
Ages: Ages 4- 15 years old (must be accompanied by an adult)
After event the pond will be closed to the public until Wednesday, May 25, at 3pm.
GIGANTIC FLEA MARKET
Why not make a little extra money and do a little Spring cleaning and get rid of
some no longer needed items? Guns, weapons, tobacco & alcohol CANNOT
be sold. One booth per household. One booth per person. You must pre-
register at the Doster Community Center. Limited space available. For more
info call 595-0800. Booth rental: 12x15 booths $15.00; 10x10 booths $10.00
Registration begins March 25, for the May 14, Sale. (The set-up for the May 14 sale is Friday, May 13
from 1-7pm) Registration begins May 27, for the July 16, Sale. (The set-up for the July 16 sale is
Friday, July 15 from 1-7pm)
Where: Doster Community Center
Sale Time: 6am – noon
CRUISIN’ WITH THE TOP DOWN- PRATTVILLE CRUISE IN CAR SHOW
When: May 15
Where: Heritage Park Downtown
Convertibles of all makes and models will be featured at the Prattville Cruise In
Car Show on May 15 in Downtown Prattville; however, other vehicles are
welcome. There will be live music, great cars, and food vendors. There is no
charge to enter a car, but the car must be registered prior to the event. For more
information, contact the Special Events Office at 595-0850.
DOG OBEDIENCE
This is basic household obedience for dogs 4 months and up, taught by
Instructor Kay Stevenson. First class bring your dog and its health
records. Register at the Doster Community Center prior to class.
(Class is 6 weeks)
Dates: Mondays, May 16 – June 27; or July 11 - August 15
Time: 6:15pm – 7:15pm; Repeats: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: Doster Community Center
Cost: $130 per dog, $100 repeats (same dog)
PRATTVILLE SWIM LEAGUE
Prattville Swim League (PSL) Summer Swimming offers Alabama Recreation and Parks
Association (ARPA), USA Swimming, and YMCA competition all on one team. PSL
Summer Swimming program begins May 16th and lasts until July 23. Registration at Don
M. Smith Branch (334-365-8852) of the YMCA beginning April 5th (YMCA membership
not required). Fees vary according to practice group. Practices are offered in the
mornings AND evenings. Four regular season swimming meets and two championship
meets. Swimmers new to the program must be evaluated to determine appropriate
practice group PRIOR TO REGISTRATION. Evaluation Schedule (May 2, 4, 9,11 at the
Bradford Branch from 5:15pm-6:15pm & May 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 26 at Pratt Pool from
6:15pm-7:15pm). Call for more information at 365-8852.
NATIONAL KIDS TO PARKS DAY / TOUCH A TRUCK /
MAYORS BIKE RIDE
When: May 21
Where: Pratt Park/ Upper Kingston
Get ready for a family fun day as Prattville celebrates National Kids to
Park Day. Pratt Park will be alive with the sounds of horns blowing,
motors racing and sirens blaring with the start of the annual Touch-A-
Truck celebration. There will be heavy equipment, 18-wheelers, race cars, fire trucks, police cars and
more for kids to climb in and learn about from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Pratt Park. Enjoy inflatables and
children’s hands on projects too. Register to ride your bicycle with your family and friends, along with
Mayor Bill Gillespie, Jr., from Upper Kingston Park to the Touch A Truck event. For more information,
contact the Special Events Office at 334-595-0850 or visit www.prattvilleal.gov.
SENIOR ADULT FISH FEST
For ages 50 and up. No better way to spend a day than sitting on the side of a pond
fishing. No fishing license needed if you are 65 and up. (Residents 64 and younger
are required to have a fishing license unless they are fishing in the county of their
residence with a pole having no reel.) One pole in the water at a time per person.
When: Wednesday, May 25
Time: 7am – 3pm Lunch provided (hotdog & drink).
Where: Pratt Park Pond
Fee: $2.00 per person. (Limit 7 fish per person)
RETRO POOL PARTY – PRATT POOL
MEMORIAL DAY - MONDAY, MAY 30
10AM – 5PM (weather permitting).
This annual event returns with $1.00 per person pricing that includes
entry, hotdog and drink (while quantities last). Extra cost for additional
hotdogs and drinks.
SUMMER ADULT SOFTBALL
Registration Fee: $425
Registration Dates: May 31 – June 24
Games: July 11 – August 25
End of Season Tournament will be played the week of August 22nd – 25th, 2022
Leagues: Co-Ed (Monday); Men’s Upper (Tuesday); Men’s Lower (Thursday)
*Will have an upper and lower division IF enough teams
PRATT POOL OPEN SWIM DAYS
The pool will be open every day beginning Memorial Day WEEK.
Monday - Friday –Noon until 5pm
Saturday – 10am – 6pm (subject to change due to Swim Meets)
Sunday – 1pm – 6pm
Admission - $3.00 per person (under 3 years old free, and MUST wear a
swim diaper) Pool will be closed on Swim Meet days or due to inclement
weather.
WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS, ART EXHIBIT OPENING,
FEATURING WORK BY BARBARA SIMPSON.
When: June 2 - June 30
Where: Prattville Creative Arts Center and Gallery on South Chestnut Street
This exhibit features new works by local artist Barbara Simpson, and a collection of
works by local and regional artists from Simpson’s private collection. The exhibit is
family friendly and is free and open to the public during regular gallery hours on Friday
and Saturday from 10am-2pm and on Sundays from 1-4pm, or by appointment through
the Cultural Arts Office at 334-595-0850.
SEASON OPENING OF PRATTVILLE FARMERS MARKET
When: June 4
Where: The Grove on Doster Road
The Prattville Farmers Market will open its 2022 Season on Saturday, June 4,
from 7am-12noon. There will be local and regional growers, bakers and
makers, special giveaways, fun activities, a guest chef, and live music. The
market will be open every Saturday from 7am-12 noon through August 27. For
more information, contact the Special Events Office at 334-595-0850.
KAYAK TRAIL FUN RUN!
Come take an exciting ride down the Autauga Creek. Lots of beautiful sites,
bamboo, waterfalls and beautiful foliage. You must provide your own
equipment, (canoe, kayak, paddleboard, life jackets, sunglasses, drinking water,
sunblock etc.). No glass or alcoholic beverages allowed. A bus will be waiting to
shuttle you back (no charge) to the starting point. The last shuttle will leave the
creek walk area at 9:45am.
When: Saturday, June 4
Where: Starts at the Creek Walk behind City Hall,
and ends on Co. Rd. 4 at the take out at 1123 Rueben Rd.
Time: 10:00am – until (weather permitting)
SWIM LESSONS @ PRATT POOL
The best gift you can give a child is to teach them how to swim. For ages 3 & up.
Space is limited, sign your child up now. There will be no refunds once a session begins. Days lost to
inclement weather will not be made up.
Times: 10:15am–11am; 11:15–12noon; 5:45pm–6:30pm; 6:45pm–7:30pm
Fee: $50.00 per child per session (limited space)
1st Session: June 6 – 17; 2nd Session: June 20 – July 1; 3rd Session: July 11 - 22
If you are 18 or older and are interested in taking Adult Swim Lessons, please call 595-0800. Pre-register
at the Doster Community Center or call 595-0800 for more information.
SENIOR ADULT WATER AEROBICS @ Pratt Pool
This is the best way to get a great low impact workout, and stay cool in
the process! No pre-registration required. Must fill out confidential medical
information form at first class. FREE!
Starts: Monday, June 6
When: Mon., Wed., & Fri,
Time: 8:30-9:30am
Ages: 50 & up (Co-Ed)
SENIOR ADULT CHARLESTON, SC & SAVANNAH, GA TRIP
June 6-10; $600.00 Per person, Double occupancy.
Come to the soul of the South! Experience different styles of Southern charm
in these two classic, historic cities. See the stately homes and gardens as you
tour Historic Charleston. Relax on a cruise, then visit Fort Sumter, where the
Civil War began. See the beauty of the oldest public gardens in America at
Magnolia Plantation. Travel to the beautiful city of Savannah and enjoy a
delicious southern family-style lunch at Paul Deen's “The Lady and Sons.”
SUMMER ART CAMP
When: June 13-17
Where: Prattville Creative Arts Center and Gallery
Cost: $75
This fun-filled, creative art camp encourages creativity and includes projects in a
variety of art media, such as painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, and more.
The camp is for children ages 7-12. The cost is $75 for the week and all supplies
are furnished. For more information or to register for the camp, contact the Cultural Arts Office at 334-
595-0850.
June 2022 CREEKWALK CONCERT SERIES
When: June 14
June 28
Where: Heritage Park in Downtown Prattville
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a free concert by the beautiful Autauga
Creek. Creekwalk Concerts will be held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of June and July
and will feature local and regional bands. For more information, contact the Special
Events Office at 334-595-0850 or visit www.prattvilleal.gov.
SUMMER THEATRE CAMP
When: June 20-24
Where: Way Off Broadway Theatre
Cost: $75
Prattville’s Way Off Broadway Theatre will host its annual Summer Youth
Camp for children ages 7-12 at the Cultural Arts Building in downtown
Prattville. This summer camp will cover acting, directing, costuming, set
design, and light and sound. It will encourage creativity, teamwork, discipline
and confidence. For more information or to register your child for the camp, contact the Cultural Arts
Office at 334-595-0850 or visit www.prattvilleal.gov.
ONGOING CLASSES
TENNIS JUST 4 KIDS
Instructors: Glenn Campbell & Anthony Yarbrough, PTR Certified
When: Mondays 4:00 - 5:00pm
Where: Newton Park Tennis Courts
Fee: $50.00 per month (Must pre-register at the Doster Center)
Kids, grab your tennis racket and get ready to play! If you are age 4
to 18, beginner or intermediate, this tennis class will improve your
game and help you have fun playing tennis. Our tennis class will
focus on skill refinement using the Progressive Teaching Method.
The PTM uses a system of modified courts, rackets and balls scaled to proper size to maximize learning
and fun for different skill levels and age groups. Students also learn proper grips, footwork, strokes, rules,
scoring, parts of the court, and etiquette. The last class of the month includes a tennis tournament with
awards.
BATON CLASSES
Ages: 5 – 18 years old
Instructor: Miranda Muir – has 13 years’ experience. She has taught
baton for 4 years, choreographed PHS’s halftime show for 2 years &
choreographed 2 years of competition for PHS.
When: Every Tuesday
Time: 5pm – 6pm (beginners); 6pm-7pm (intermediate);
7pm – 8pm (advanced)
Where: Doster Community Center
Fee: $40.00 per person, per month (you must pay prior to taking classes)
WALKING FOR A BETTER YOU
Join the group on a brisk walk through downtown Prattville. Go your own pace
or walk with a friend. For more information call 595-0800.
When: Every - Monday, Wednesday & Friday (April & May)
Time: 8:30am – 9:30am
Place: Meet at Pratt Pool parking lot.
GILLESPIE SENIOR WEEKLY ADULT CLASSES
Mondays: Exercise-9:15am- Lunch 11:30am
Tuesdays: Line Dancing 8:30am- Bingo 10:30am - Lunch 11:30am
Wednesdays- Exercise 9:15am- Bingo 10:30am- Lunch 11:30am-
Bridge 12:30pm
Thursdays- Line Dancing 8:30am- Bingo 10:30am- Lunch 11:30am-
Cards and games 12:30pm
Fridays- Exercise 9:15am- Lunch 11:30am
SAVE THE DATE
FALL GIRLS SOFTBALL
Registration Fee: $50 (this includes a jersey and headwear)
Registration: July 11th – August 5th
Ages: 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, and 16U
Games Start: September 20, 2022
FALL YOUTH BASEBALL
Registration Fee: $50 (this includes a jersey and headwear)
Registration: July 11th – August 5th
Ages: T-ball, Single A, Double A, Triple A, Ozone, and Dixie Boys
Games Start: September 20, 2022
FALL YOUTH SOCCER
Registration Fee: $50
Registration: July 11th – August 5th
Ages: 4U, 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, and 18U
Games Start: September 10, 2022
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