2011 Schedule

Feb. 26-Mar. 1, 2011... 8am-5PM-CST... 2011 68th Annual Convention & Exposition of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) at the Gaylord Resort & Convention Center Nashville, TN. the largest nationally and internationally recognized event dedicated solely to assist those in the field of Christian communications. The dynamic Exposition consists of nearly 300 companies and is an active marketplace for those seeking tools and services to expand their organizations. The Exposition Floor offers access to more than 200 vendors who showcase their products on 130,000 square feet of exhibit space. NRB 2011 also offers unique educational opportunities, including sessions designed to teach broadcast essentials, leadership, management, and the most effective use of social media. NRB 2011 will also offer performances by Nationally-recognized entertainers, including: Comedian Michael Jr., multiple Dove Award winner and Grammy nominee Nicole C. Mullen, Natalie Grant, Nathan Tasker, Denver and the Mile High Orchestra, and the Integrity/Hosanna worship group Geron Davis and Kindred Souls. National Religious Broadcasters 9510 Technology Drive Manassas, VA 20110 tel. 703-330-7000.

Apr. 9, 2011... 2-4PM-CST... "Local Author Day" - Calling All Local Authors! The Gadsden Public Library is Sponsoring Local Author Day 2011. If you are from Etowah County and have a published book, then this is your day! This is a great opportunity to discover new writers, buy some books, and get them signed by the author. Last year, over 100 people attended this fun and exciting event! Space is limited, so registration is required. For more information Contact Person: Julie Dobbins, Administrative Assistant tel. 256-549-4699 ext. 100 or E-Mail gploffice @ gadsdenlibrary.org. Author's participating in the Event include - Susan Allred, Kathy Attaway, Doyle Blackerby, Harry Butler, Lennie Carroll, Craig Dobbins, Julie Dobbins, Jeanne Duke, Richard Edwards, Gadsden Public Library History Committee, Patryna Goosby, Joseph Kennedy, Bob Lankford, Shirley W. Mitchell, Joshua Price, Rex Stanfield, Kim Holdbrooks Townsel and William Yancey. May arrive by 1:30PM to set-up.

April 14-17, 2011... "District Four Conference of Altrusa International" (Boaz Division) Lake Guntersville State Park Lodge 1155 Lodge Drive (Off Hwy 227) Guntersville, AL 35976 Special Guest Speaker for April 15th Luncheon Shirley W. Mitchell - National Author/Writer/Syndicated Columnist/Speaker and Celebrity Radio Talk Show Host. International Representative - Dona Garretson. Altrusa International, Inc. - "A Service Organization Promoting Literacy" 332 S. Michigan Ave. Suite 1123 Chicago, IL 60604 tel. 312-427-4410 altrusa @ altrusa.com Contact Person: Jill Bright P.O. Box 537 Boaz, AL 35957 tel. 256-593-9537 Speak & Sign

Apr. 26-30, 2011... "2011 Aging in America Annual Conference" Sponsored by American Society on Aging and the National Council on Aging - The Largest Multidisciplinary Conference for Professionals in the Field of Aging. Hilton San Francisco Union Square Hotel 333 O'Farrell Street San Francisco, California 94102 tel. 415-771-1400 Contact Info: American Society on Aging 71 Stevenson Street Suite 1450 San Francisco, CA 94105-2938 tel. 415-974-9600 or National Council on Aging 1901 L Street, NW - 4th Floor Washington, D.C. 20036 tel. 202-479-1200.

Jul. 10-13, 2011... 10am-EST... 2011 International Christian Retail Show - Georgia World Congress Center 285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW Atlanta, Georgia 30313-1591. Christian Booksellers Association Christian Retail Channel is the trade association serving the interests and meeting the needs of member Christian stores including independents, regional and national chains, church-owned stores, franchises, and marketing groups. These stores provide Bibles, Christian books, curriculum, apparel, music, videos, gifts, greeting cards, children's resources, and other materials. CBA and their member stores also work with associate-member book publishers, record companies, gift companies, and other product suppliers. Along with the Christian Trade Association International, CBA also serves the meeting and information needs of Christian stores and suppliers in over 50 countries around the world.

Aug. 6, 2011... 9am-9PM-CST... "Main Street Music Festival" This years festival will feature National and Local Entertainment, a 5K Run, Antique Car Show and a Children’s Area. We welcome Jimmy Wayne and Diamond Rio to the Main Street Stage – FREE Admission! For More Information Contact: Susan Armstrong Vantage Bank P. O. Box 1606, 407 North Broad Street Albertville, AL 35950 tel. 256-878-8799 or Main Street Music Festival P. O. Box 1248 Albertville, AL 35950 tel. 256-891-8202 eventcoordinator @ mainstreetmusicfestival.com.

Oct. 7-8, 2011... 8am-5M-CST... 47th Annual Harvest Festival Sponsored by the Boaz Area Chamber of Commerce 100 East Bartlett Avenue Boaz, Alabama 35957 Contact Person: Chamber President Bromleigh Hales at tel. 256-593-8154 or boazchamber @ charter.net - Down Town Boaz has been renovated and there is now a street that runs from Bartlett Ave to AL Hwy 205, for the entire length of the Harvest Festival. The mission of the Boaz Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote and enhance economic growth and community development in our local communities. Shirley W. Mitchell will attend & Sign-Booth .