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Florence, AL
18Events this week
7Free things to do
84New spots
92New stories

Checked Sunday, September 13, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Florence

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 18 events, day by day →

Free Event - Financial Literacy and AI

Monday 10am · Northwest Shoals Community College · Free

Little Larvae Learning Series

Tuesday 9:15am · Cook Museum of Natural Science

🔥 $2 TUESDAY BIN DEAL DAY!!! 🔥

Tuesday 10am · Russellville

IBN Evening Social

Tuesday 5:30pm · Hometown Pizza

MTG Commander: Girls Night!

Tuesday 5:30pm · Current: Nerd Café

New in Florence

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Obscure Beauty Nail Salon & Spa

Beauty

Polished and pampered: If your hands need a pick-me-up and your hair deserves a co-star, Obscure Beauty Nail Salon & Spa delivers intricate nail art, long-wear Gel-X or builder gel, plus cuts, color and extensions.

obscurebeauty.glossgenius.com

Sinking Creek Kennels

Pets

Good dog, unlocked: Whether your dog needs puppy basics, serious obedience, or retriever skills with the drive to win, Sinking Creek Kennels builds practical, flexible training plans with you in mind.

sinkingcreekkennels.com

the homestead MERCANTILE

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Your next DIY win: Need a nudge to tackle that chair or cabinet, The Homestead Mercantile carries Fusion Mineral Paint with zero VOCs and a matte finish, plus Iron Orchid Designs moulds, transfers, stamps and even workshops and an eCourse, so your weekend project actually turns into something you’l…

thehomesteadmercantile.com

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Most read in Florence

The five stories Florence readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. $75 million development rising on old hospital site in North Alabama city

    The site of Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital in Florence, North Alabama, is being reimagined as a $75 million mixed-use development.

    Full story at al.com

  2. Six Alabama Students Experience Seizure-Like Episodes at Same Time, Same School Twice in a Year - WENG 98.1FM, 107.5 FM & 1530 AM

    Six 14-year-old girls at Colbert County High School in Alabama experienced seizure-like episodes at the same time, twice in a year, causing concern among parents and officials.

    Full story at wengradio.com

  3. Proposed North Alabama pipeline raises concerns among landowners

    A proposed natural gas pipeline through North Alabama is raising concerns among landowners along its proposed route.

    Full story at waff.com

  4. Florence reopens McFarland Park Campground for Labor Day

    The city of Florence, Alabama, is reopening its McFarland Park Campground for Labor Day weekend.

    Full story at waff.com

  5. New Cook Out location in North Alabama among $1M+ building permits

    Eleven new building permits were approved across Alabama for construction projects exceeding $1 million in the past week, including projects in Auburn, Athens, Tallapoosa County, and the Birmingham metro.

    Full story at thebamabuzz.com

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