November 1 - 5, 2005
EverStart Championship
Location: Weigh-ins at McFarland Park Wednesday and Thursday and at the Wal-Mart Super Center in Florence Friday and Saturday.
Hours: Weigh-ins Friday - Saturday 3:00 p.m. Family Fun Zone Hours to be announced.
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-740-4141 or FLW Outdoors 270-252-1001

November 3 - 5 & 10 - 12, 2005
UNA Fall Play
Location: Norton Auditorium.
Hours: TBA.
Admission: TBA
Contact: 256-765-4225

November 4, 2005
First Fridays in Florence
Downtown Florence will become an art fair with artists selling their work in front of storefronts. There will be a variety of musical entertainment and activities for children. Downtown merchants will be staying open late. Come have dinner downtown and join in the fun.

Location: Downtown Florence
Hours: First Friday of every month, 5pm - 8pm
Admission: Free to Artists, Muscians & Visitors
Contact: Lori Davis Gallery (256) 766- 7410, Artits and Muscians must schedule exhibit locations
Website: http://www.downtownflorenceunlimited.org/

November 4 - 6, 2005
Lion’s Antique Show
Location: Florence/Lauderdale Coliseum
Hours: Fri. & Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sun. 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Admission: $5.00 – Good For All Three Days
Contact: 256-740-4141 or toll free 1-888-FLO-TOUR
Vendor Contact: Terry Ackley 256-765-2431 Website: www.shoalsol.com/service/lions/index.htm

November 5, 2005
Case Artisans at Tuscumbia Store
On Saturday, November 5th, one of Tuscumbia's most beloved establishments will celebrate 75 years of operation with some very special guests. On that day, beginning at 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Coldwater Seed & Supply, located at 108 East 6th Street, will host an official Case Artisan's Tour Event sponsored by the W.R. Case and Sons Cutlery Company. Several of Case Cutlery's veteran artisans will be among the scheduled guests. The Country Legends Band will perform live bluegrass music from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Prizes will be awarded throughout the event, and a special drawing will be held for a commemorative pearl-handled Case pocket knife.

Location: Coldwater Seed & Supply, 108 E 6th St
Hours: 8 AM to 1 PM
Admission: FREE
Contact: Dwight James (256) 383-2038

November 7 - December 30, 2005
Art by Women: Works from the Corporate Collection of A.G. Edwards & Sons, inc.
The exhibition includes lithographs, serigraphs, and photographs by 20th century artists. The works are from the "Art by Women" corporate collection of A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.

Location: Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m., Monday - Friday
Admission: Free
Contact: Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts 217 E. Tuscaloosa St. Florence 256-760-6379

November 11, 2005
Veteran's Day Parade
Location: Parade will begin on North Main Street in Tuscumbia and proceed to Spring Park
Hours: 11:00 a.m.
Admission: Free
Contact: Commander Paul Thompson (256) 383-5328 or Adjutant Richard Sheridan (256) 381-2298

November 13, 2005
Advent Open House
Get in the holiday spirit with displays of Advent wreaths and special Christmas items. The Gift Shop will also be open.

Location: Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts
Hours: November 13, 2005 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Contact: Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts 217 E. Tuscaloosa St. Florence 256-760-6379

November 16, 2005
W.C. Handy Birthday Celebration
Location: Held annually November 16 at the W.C. Handy Home & Museum
Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-760-6434, 256-740-4141 or toll free 1-888-FLO-TOUR.
Vendor Contact: No Vendors

November 16 - December 14, 2005
Shoals Quilt Challenge '05
Location: Kennedy-Douglass Art Center – 217 East Tuscaloosa in Downtown Florence
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Contact: Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts 217 E. Tuscaloosa St. Florence 256-760-6379

November 17, 2005
Alabama Supreme Court
Alabama Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two cases.

Location: Norton Auditorium at UNA
Hours: Saturday - 9:00 a.m.
Admission: FREE
Contact: Lauderdale County Bar President William Smith 767-4529

November 19, 2005
19th Annual Food Run for Safeplace
The 19th Annual Food Run is sponsored by the Safeplace Foundation, Inc. Tickets are $2.00 for a chance to win a 3 minute dash through the store for all the groceries you can grab. Tickets can be bought at any Shoals Area Foodland Stores or by calling Safeplace.

Location: Foodland Plus, Town Plaza Sheffield
Hours: Saturday - Festivities at 8:00 a.m., Grand Prize drawing at 10:00 a.m
Admission: Tickets are $2.00
Contact: Safeplace, Inc. 767-3076

November 19 - 20, 2005
Christmas in the Country
Location: LaGrange College Site – Four miles south of Muscle Shoals in Leighton
Hours: Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Contact: (256) 383-0783 or (800) 344-0783

November 25, 2005
Santa Arrives at Southgate Mall
Location: Southgate Mall in Muscle Shoals
Hours: Wed. – Fri. 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sat. 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sun. 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-383-6903

November 26, 2005
Fish Fry
Catfish and chicken Plates all you care to eat inside only. Carry outs available.

Location: Underwood Fire Dept
Hours: 2-7pm
Admission: $7.00 adults and children 10 and under $4.00