A warm Thursday with plenty nearby

De Armanville, AL · April 2, 2026

Happy Thursday — the week’s past the halfway mark, and there’s just enough happening close by to make tonight and tomorrow feel a little like the weekend already.

Local Pulse

  • Anniston lays out busy April calendar Anniston’s April lineup is set with youth gymnastics, free play nights, and dance fitness sessions at city centers, giving families just up the road more structured, low-cost options after school and work all month long.

  • Splash & Seek egg hunt makes a splash Anniston’s Aquatic & Fitness Center launches its first-ever “Splash & Seek” egg hunt this afternoon, blending pool time with a seasonal tradition to give kids an active, weatherproof way to burn energy and hunt for prizes.

  • Heritage Festival gears up for summer Organizers are already promoting Anniston’s 2026 Heritage Festival for late June at Zinn Park, with a big-name headliner and sponsorships open now, signaling another large regional crowd and a boost for nearby businesses later this summer.

Today’s Outlook

  • High 73°F · Low 51°F
    • Mild and comfortable with springlike temps; good windows-down driving weather. Keep a light layer handy after sunset if you’re headed to an evening event or walking the dog a little later than usual.

What’s On Around Town

  • Anniston: Splash & Seek Egg Hunt Anniston Aquatic & Fitness Center, 130 Summerall Gate Rd Begins 4:00 PM Kids can hunt eggs in and around the pool in timed age groups, mixing swim time with prizes and photos for an after-school spring outing that doesn’t depend on the weather.

  • Anniston: Free Play at the Carver Community Center Carver Community Center, 720 W 14th St 5:00–7:00 PM Open gym time gives kids and teens room to run, shoot hoops, and socialize in a supervised setting — a solid option if the backyard or driveway is feeling a little small.

  • Anniston: Steppin’ Out Dance Fitness Norwood Hodges Community Center, 3125 Spring Valley Rd 5:30–6:15 PM A quick, music-driven workout class that leans more fun than formal exercise, making it an approachable way to move after work without committing to a full gym routine.

  • Jacksonville: JSU Fundraiser for Marching Southerners Jacksonville State University, 700 Pelham Rd N (campus venue as announced) This evening Supporters can head a short drive north for a special fundraising event backing the Marching Southerners’ Rose Parade journey, with performances and donations directly helping students make the trip.

Spotlight & Story

  • Carver Community Center, Anniston Just a short drive from De Armanville, Carver Community Center has become a weekday hub for families, with free play, gymnastics, and youth job fairs sharing the same gym floor. Opened as a neighborhood resource, it now anchors everything from casual pickup games to citywide programs, quietly proving how much impact one well-used building can have on a whole side of town.

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