Lots of Good Food Choices and Opportunities to Sponsor Mentone is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors as the Mentone Fall Festival returns Saturday, Oct. 17, for a full day of art, music, food, and mountain hospitality. Held on the historic » Read More
August 28: An Introduction to Beekeeping Class Taught by Stephen (Steve) Miller, this three-hour introductory course will explain the basics of beekeeping. Participants will get an overview of materials needed, the social structure and hierarchy of a colony, and more. The » Read More
By Sarah J. Mills-Bailey The Lookout Performing Arts Company (formerly Mentone Springs Performing Arts Studios) recently concluded its inaugural weeklong summer theater camp. Fifteen children, ages 6–14, from Mentone; Fort Payne; Tuscaloosa; Richmond, Virgina; and beyond gathered for a five-day musical » Read More
Recently, scouts and leaders from the Sequoyah and Mountain Lakes Districts took part in an unforgettable overnight adventure aboard the historic USS Alabama Battleship in Mobile. The group got a firsthand look at one of America’s most famous military vessels, experiencing » Read More
The DeKalb County Master Gardeners will host a “Lunch & Learn” program on Thursday, August 6, at the DeKalb County VFW Fairgrounds Meeting Hall at 151 18th St. NE in Fort Payne. Hana Berres with the Jefferson County Commission Department of Roads and Transportation » Read More
A celebration of song, friendship, and Patsy Cline awaits this summer at the NACC Theatre Department. Join us for eight nights of country music, live band performances, and storytelling fun as we bring the classic jukebox musical “Always...Patsy Cline” back to » Read More
Over the past few months, we’ve explored DeSoto State Park’s river corridor, waterfalls and higher elevations. For this final installment, we’ll wrap up the series with a few shorter hikes — and a visit to one of Alabama’s most spectacular waterfalls. » Read More
Norman Allison Baker, longtime Mentone resident, passed away last May. Mr. Baker was born in 1935 in Providence, Rhode Island. He and his wife, Liz, have for years given their time as volunteers in various capacities. He attended East Providence High » Read More
Moon Lake Kitchen owners Robie and Amanda York will host a special author event June 5 at 4 p.m. to celebrate the publication of their daughter Carrie Grace’s debut memoir, “I’m Good, I Swear.” Community members will have the opportunity to » Read More
The Ruth Ferraz Art Gallery will celebrate its grand opening with the first exhibition of Ferraz’s artwork in Mentone. Ferraz is a Christian worship artist, and the gallery opening will feature not only her original oil paintings on canvas, but also » Read More