Earlier this year, longtime Laney camper and now counselor Matthew Hough from Atlanta expressed interest in doing his Eagle Scout project in Mentone. Matthew took on the project of staining the structure around the white oak tree in front of the » Read More
"Hidden Mentone Volume 2” will debut December 12 with a book launch party from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Mentone Arts Center. The book is a sequel to “Hidden Mentone Volume 1,” a gem that has sold over 500 copies » Read More
Each spring, two Valley Head High School seniors receive $500 scholarships from the Valley Head Area Women’s Club. Each fall, the women’s club raises funds for these scholarships through a bake sale and a pecan sale. Thank you to everyone who » Read More
Education returned to the Moon Lake campus earlier this year when Northeast Alabama Community College announced plans to offer classes at the historic school. Students of various ages enrolled in the music, writing, and English classes offered there by NACC. For » Read More
Our November council meeting was well attended, and several key actions were voted on. Among those was a $20,000 donation to the Valley Head High School Rebuild 2025 campaign. These funds will be earmarked for the high school softball field renovation. » Read More
Moon Lake Library can’t let 2024 get away without a holiday celebration and open house. Join us as we celebrate Holley Midgley's service and acknowledge the current staff as well as the Municipal and Friends Board members who make Moon Lake » Read More
Winter may be on the doorstep, but that doesn’t mean the arts center has gone into hibernation. We have an active slate for the next few weeks. We kick off with our holiday version of the Music on the Mountain Songwriters » Read More
Art Crawl is a delightful event combining the best of a community open house with a celebration of local artists. It takes place across various venues, including businesses, galleries, and artists’ studios, where visitors can walk, explore, and engage with the » Read More
On Sunday, Nov. 3, when the community of Mentone gathered in celebration of the life of Holley Midgley, the Mentone Ukes were there to honor our friend with song. With heavy hearts, we played two poignant pieces that were full of » Read More
By Rhea Pirch Ah yes, autumn is coming to a close, and winter is on its way! During our November meeting, after listening to the reading of Mary Oliver’s “The Swan,” we shared thoughts on spending time outside in nature, and » Read More