Roanoke - Wedowee News, Views and More

Full Pool is here!!!!! Well, if you consider anything within a foot of 793 being full pool (which I do!) As of Monday April 13, 2009, the water level is 792.78. I check this almost every day and you can too at https://lakes.alabamapower.com/ You can actually check all the lakes Alabama Power controls here. All you have to do to see Lake Wedowee is select Tallapoosa River and then select Harris (cause that is Lake Wedowee's official name). It will show you the current conditions as well as a tenative turbine schedule. You can also scroll down and see a graphic that shows the fluctuations for the year.

Also remember if you are interested in buying or selling real estate on Lake Wedowee, give Leisel and Kelly a call or visit our site at www.ILoveLakeWedowee.com! Now is a great time to buy and you need an agent more than ever to help you through the process!

I just read on Alabama Power's website that Lake Wedowee is starting to fill up. The official word came today "Due to continuing dry conditions, a variance has been approved to fill Harris to summer pool elevation of 793 by April 1st." What this means is that we can start enjoying all our summer activities a full month earlier. Usually, the lake begins to fill on April 1 and reaches full pool by May 1.

In other words, start unpacking your lake gear because summer is coming early this year!!! Hope you all find this news as exciting as we do! To keep up to date on lake conditions visit, https://lakes.alabamapower.com/ (You will have to change Coosa River to Tallapoosa and yes they refer to us as Harris) Or you can click here and look at the graph.

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Come see the best and the brightest talent from our own community! Cash prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Admission $4 adults and $2 students

When/Where: Ashland, AL (on the square) - March 14th at 7:00 p.m.

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At the Historic Old Mill in Rock Mills on Highway 22. For more information call Matt or Tammy at 706-884-0461.

When/Where: Rock Mills - Saturday, Dec. 6

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Community Wide Carolers 5:30 pm in front of court house Ashland Christmas Parade at 6:00pm

When/Where: Ashland - Thursday, Dec. 11 at 6:00 p.m.

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The Lineville Christmas parade downtown Lineville, Grand Marshall, James Spann.

When/Where: Lineville - Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m.

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7th Annual Cornerstone Club Christmas Tour of Homes. The tour will include 4 beautiful homes. Two homes in Ashland, Mrs. Barbara Krumm and Mrs. Ann Gaither and two homes on Lake Wedowee, Mrs Angela Wellborn O'Neill and Mrs. Betty Welborn. Ticket cost $10.00. Contact 256-276-1257. Preceeds will be used to benefit local charities.

When/Where: Ashland and Lake Wedowee - Sunday, Dec. 7 from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Join Cheaha Mountain Restaurant for a traditional New Year's Day buffet, 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Peas and greens are waiting. 256-488-5115. www.alapark.com

When/Where: Cheaha State Park - Thursday, Jan. 1

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See the historic Victorian homes of Opelika transformed into an Ole World Christmas wonderland. Over 60 turn-of-the-century homes are adorned with life size Santas, angels, toys, teddy bears, carousel horses and other figures. A self-directed driving or walking tour, the event includes live entertainment, carolers, costumed homeowners and other festivities. 334-887-8747. Free Admission.

When/Where: Opelika - Dec. 9 - Dec. 13

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The Alabama Ballet returns to Anniston to perform its 27th annual holiday offering of the Nutcracker. The opulent sets and dazzling customes create a vision that will enchant children and adults alike. Ticket prices: $30, $20 and $12. For tickets call 256-832-4554

When/Where: Anniston - Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2:00 p.m.

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The Valley Historical Commission and the Greater Valley Arts Council sponsor "Christmas in a Mill Town." This original play tells the story of Christmas through the eyes of the men and women who worked in the local textile mills and their children who grew up in the mill villages. For more information call 334-756-5220 or visit http://www.cityofvalley.com. Free Admission.

When/Where: Valley - Saturday, Dec. 6

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The Valley Historical Commission sponsoring the 2nd annual Christmas Heritage Tour. Displays of interest are the Kiwanis Club life-size Nativity, West Point Pepperell Madonna & Child light display, City of Valley Christmas Merry-Go-Round and more. For more information call 334-756-5220 or visit http://cityofvalley.com . Free admission

When/Where: Valley - Friday, Dec. 5

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CAST welcomes back the musical Sanders family. For more information call 256-820-2278 or visit http://www.castalabama.com . 8 p.m., Thursdays - Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays.

When/Where: Anniston - Dec. 4 - Dec. 21

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Celebrate the holidays in a beautiful and unique way. For more information call 256-378-7252 or visit http://www.DeSotoCaverns.com

When/Where: Childersburg - Nov. 23 - Jan. 1

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The East Alabama Arts Society presents its Over-the-Hill Revue talent show at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Wedowee. Sell-out expected. For ticket information all 256-357-2361.

When/Where: Wedowee - Friday, Feb. 13 at 7:00 p.m.