On behalf of Mayor Jeff Dodson and the Woodstock Town Council, we are happy to announce that Woodstock Village and Parrish Building Company will be corporate stage sponsors for the May 18 Woodstock Music Festival at Holiday Raceway.
Headliner’s for this year’s festival are Sammie Kershaw, Aaron Tippin, and Collin Raye on their Roots and Boots tour.
Woodstock Village, located within the Town of Woodstock, is a planned community development on Youngblood Parkway from Parrish Building Company that will include residential, retail, and commercial convenience components, all for a simpler yet vibrant and enjoyable way of life.
Specializing in Residential and Commercial Development and Building, Eric Parrish and Zac Parrish have over a combined 50 years of experience in the Construction Industry and we’re thankful to have them as part of our community development.
Contact Ed Coe Realty South for Woodstock Village residential inquiries at ecoe@realtysouth.com.
For commercial and land inquiries please contact Jack Peterson with Colliers International at jack.peterson@colliers.com.
On behalf of Mayor Jeff Dodson and the Woodstock Town Council we are pleased to announce that Mercedes-Benz US International will be a Gold Sponsor for the May 18 Woodstock Music Festival at Holiday Raceway.
“We extend our sincere gratitude to Mercedes-Benz US International for their generous sponsorship of the 2024 Woodstock Music Festival,” said Dodson. “Their support is invaluable in making this event a success for Woodstock, Bibb County, and Tuscaloosa County.”
Is your company interested in becoming a sponsor for the 7th annual Woodstock Music Festival? Your support will not only amplify this legendary event but also showcase your brand’s commitment to culture, community, and creativity across West Alabama.
Contact Town Clerk Tiffney McCulley for a sponsorship package. townclerk@townofwoodstockal.com
Woodstock Music Festival Celebrates 7th Annual Event with Exciting Line Up and Sponsorship Opportunities
Woodstock Ala., February 29— On behalf of Mayor Jeff Dodson and the Woodstock Town Council, the iconic Woodstock Music Festival is thrilled to announce its 7th annual event, set to take place May 18 at HOLIDAY RACEWAY with gates opening at 3:00 PM.
Please mark your calendars and make plans to join us Saturday, December 2nd from 5-8 PM for the 7th Annual Light the Night, A Polar Express Event with the Town of Woodstock.
Your family and friends will enjoy the free photos with Santa, free hot chocolate and cookies, free train rides from our friends at Peabody Party Rental, Christmas DJ Mike Hodge, and the always festive lighting of the Town Christmas Tree.
The Woodstock Park & Recreation Board will meet at Woodstock Town Hall on Monday, November 20 at 6pm to elect new board members and discuss any other business brought before the board.
This family friendly festival is excited to offer these activities:
Christmas DJ Mike Hodge Favorite holiday characters available for photos with the family Free family photos with Santa Hot Chocolate and cookies for all Free Ride on the Polar Express Train Lighting of the Town Christmas Tree
Join us every Tuesday in October at 3:00 if your child might enjoy a fun game of Turtle Matching and a rousing rendition of Round Table Story-Telling with Magic Marker illustrating!
LEFT: Dauton Moore, Karoke Singer & Story Teller RIGHT: Ellis, Artist and Black Panther fan.
*Granny’s Creation Turtle Matching Game and Magic Markers donated to the Library in memory of Sonja Lother.
Successful “Crafting with Nature – Fall Wreath Event” Brings Seniors Together at Woodstock Senior Center
Woodstock, Ala. – October 2, 2023 – Woodstock Senior Center is delighted to announce the resounding success of its recent collaborative event, “Crafting with Nature – Fall Wreath Edition,” held in partnership with the Bibb County – Alabama Extension Office. The event, which took place on Sept. 26, brought together seniors from the community for a delightful day of seasonal creative expression.
Relive the magic of the 6th Annual Woodstock Music Festival with this AWESOME video by photographer/videographer Jimmy Mitchell featuring Craig Morgan, Tab & The Mojo, Taylor Bagi Music, and The Dead Poet.
Stage and lighting by Elite Productions, powered by Taylor Sudden Service Inc.
Founded in 2017, the Woodstock, Alabama Music Festival is a highly acclaimed West Alabama music festival that celebrates and showcases both established and emerging artists. The festival creates an immersive experience for music lovers, uniting them through the power of exceptional live performances while raising funds for various nonprofits in Woodstock including the Homebound Meal Program at the Woodstock Senior Center, the Woodstock Community Library, the Woodstock Youth Ballpark, and the suicide prevention efforts of the Alabama Suicide Prevention and Resources Coalition.
On behalf of Mayor Jeff Dodson and the Woodstock Town Council we want to thank Mr. Jimmie Mitchell of Prizm Photography for capturing these (and many more) enduring photos from the Woodstock Music Festival for the 6th Year in a row! You’re the best Jimmie!
On behalf of Mayor Jeff Dodson and the Woodstock Town Council, we are thrilled to announce the PLATINUM SPONSOR for the 6th Annual Woodstock Music Festival, the new Woodstock Village development.
The Woodstock Community recently hosted Nell S. Mathews Basket Weaving/Folk Art fellowship and is delighted to announce that the group will continue to meet at the library.
Special thanks is extended to Mrs. Patsy McElroy, Mrs. Deloach, and Mrs. Tibbs for allowing us to photograph and showcase these works of art.
The smallest basket was made by the late Aunt Lennie Sansing who taught herself the timeless folk art form at the age of 71.
Her memory and heritage continues every Thursday morning, here at the library!
If you’re interested in crafting with others please drop by any Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
(Special note: the library will be closed Thursday, Feb. 9 for a state librarians meeting and during any holiday period that falls on a Thursday.)
205-938-0008 or Library@townofwoodstockal.com for more information.
WOODSTOCK, Ala., October, 31, 2022— The Woodstock Senior Center celebrated Halloween 2022 with a costume contest, luncheon and bingo. Barbecue Sliders from Promise Land BBQ were greatly enjoyed and the peanut butter & chocolate fudge from Sharon’s Sweet Shop of McCalla, Alabama was rated A+ by the crowd.
Daniel Paul Armantrout. Age 16. Died in 1961 in Bibb County.
Missing since 1961, Danny’s identification makes him the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s oldest subject ever to have their case solved through the process of genetic genealogy.
WOODSTOCK, Ala., Oct. 28, 2022 – Mrs. Linda Sansing and her husband Sidney W. Sansing visited the Ray – Strickland Cemetery in October of 2022 with several people from the First Baptist Church of Woodstock, Alabama. She reports that the road/path is hard to traverse and it was an intense hike for the group. She also reports that the fenced in area of the cemetery is well kept. Mr. Sidney Sansing reports that there are several graves outside the fenced area, in the surrounding woodland.
WOODSTOCK, Ala., Nov. 16, 2020 –Woodstock Mayor Jeff Dodson recently announced that the Woodstock Community Library has received grants from Senator Cam Ward and the office of former Representative April Weaver. The grant from Weaver’s office was presented by Legislative Director Mimi Penhale.
The next Woodstock Town Council meeting will take place Monday, November 16, 2020 at 5:00 PM immediately following the 4:00 PM Zoning Commission meeting.
Going forward, the Woodstock Town Council meeting will take place at 5:00 PM on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.
The Woodstock Community Library is open to serve you Monday by appointment for unemployment filing services and Tuesday – Friday from 10-5.
We’re embracing the new normal at the library, for your safety, and ours. (And we can’t wait to see you!)
Here’s what’s new:
•A hand washing station for anyone entering the library will be located in the kitchen. Please go there first.
•A return bin for books is set up in the kitchen so that we can sanitize returned books.
•One family group at a time (short visits only) so that we may re-sanitize surfaces between each patron.
•Classes can start back the week of May 18. The library will be closed to public traffic during the class session.
• Computer uses and assistance from librarian is scheduled. Give us a call at 205-394-0122 and we’ll hook you up!
• If you are sneezing, coughing, have sinus, (even if you think it’s ‘just allergies”), running a fever, or feel tired or unwell, please come see us another day. Someone’s life may depend on all of us abiding by these common sense courtesies.
The Town Council of the Town of Woodstock, Alabama held a Regular Council Meeting on Monday, April 27, 2020, 6:00 P.M. This meeting was held via Zoom Video Conference per the Governor’s March 18 and April 2, 2020 Proclamations allowing video conference meetings due to the COVID-19 Virus. Mayor and Council agree that business discussed is “necessary to perform essential minimum functions of the governmental body.” A quorum being present: Mayor Jeff Dodson called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Jeff Dodson. Prayer was led by Council Member Don Bowling. Roll was called by Town Clerk Tiffney McCulley, and the following Council Members were present via Zoom Video Conference: Jerry Beams, Don Bowling, Ernestine Johnson, Ronnie Kinard, Ty Corbell. Also, in attendance via Zoom Video Conference were the following Town representatives: Town Attorney Boozer Downs, Police Chief Len Price. This meeting was live-streamed for the public via Facebook in its entirety and is archived here: https://www.facebook.com/townofwoodstockal/videos/vb.1463189570430568/537917720239921/?type=3&theater
Next Council meeting will be held on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 6pm.
COUNCIL APPROVAL:
Council Meeting Minutes for March 19, 2020
Council Member Ty Corbell made the motion to approve minutes as previously submitted. Motion was seconded by Council Member Ernestine Johnson and motion so carried.
February 2020 Financials
Council Member Jerry Beams made a motion to approve the February 2020 Financials as previously submitted. Motion was seconded by Council Member Ronnie Kinard and motion so carried.
Town
Council Member Ty Corbell made a motion to approve the following:
Downs & Associates, LLC March 2020 Overage $1,550.00
Motion was seconded by Council Member Ronnie Kinard and motion so carried.
Park & Recreation
Council Member Jerry Beams made a motion to approve the following:
Coca-Cola – Concessions $692.94
Motion was seconded by Council Member Ty Corbell and motion so carried.
Sewer
Council Member Don Bowling made a motion to approve the following:
The Kelley Group – Engineering Services Inv#2053 $1,655.00
Inv#2048 $2,956.25
Motion was seconded by Council Member Ernestine Johnson and motion so carried.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
A.Senior Center Meal Replacement
Mayor Dodson informed the Council that meals provided by the Town during the
time GA Foods did not deliver were reimbursed by West Alabama Regional
Commission.
B. Town Hall Interior Painting
Motion was made by Council Member Jerry Beams to approve $750.00 for interior
paint and supplies for the Town Hall. Motion was seconded by Council Member Don
Bowling and motion so carried.
C. COVID-19 Update
Mayor Dodson updated the Council about the current situation in the Town as its related
to COVID-19. He stated that Bibb County has conducted 564 tests and we have 42
confirmed cases. He also advised the Council that after the Governor’s Press Conference
tomorrow, he will meet with the EMA Director of Bibb County to discuss a plan for a
soft opening.
Mayor Dodson advised the Council that he would address all questions and concerns they
have with the EMA director.
III. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
There being no further business to come before the Town Council at this time, Council Member Jerry Beams made the motion to adjourn at 6:22 P.M. The motion was seconded by Council Member Don Bowling and upon being put to a vote, motion carried unanimously.
***Town of Woodstock Community Library Open for Essential Contactless Services***
Woodstock, Ala, April 15, 2020 — Mayor Jeff Dodson announced today that the Woodstock Community Library will begin offering contactless community services effective Friday, April 17.
“We’re seeing an increasing need in Woodstock for the services the library offers, especially reference materials for students who are now learning at home, and print services,” said Dodson.
The library is strictly adhering to new safety policies that are in place. Patrons can email and schedule “outside the door” pick-ups and these times will be staggered throughout the day in order to accommodate everyone.
“We’ll begin taking requests by phone or text at two zero five 324-0122 or email at library@townofwoodstockal.com starting Thursday. You’ll be able to pick up books Friday at an assigned time,” notes librarian Michele Dickey.
“We’re also happy to assist with printing needs. Email your documents to library@townofwoodstockal.com and you’ll receive a reply with a scheduled pick-up time.”
If you’d like a text notification for pick up, please include your cell phone number with the request.
Dodson added, “We also want to reach out to our elderly and those with chronic health conditions who also need library services . If we can mail a book or book on CD to you, we’d be happy to do so.”
You are cordially invited to “Stronger Together,” a State of the Community presentation at Woodstock Town Hall Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 6:00 PM.
Panel includes Woodstock Mayor Jeff Dodson, West Blocton Mayor Daniel Sims, Bibb County Commissioners Keefe Burt and James Kelly, Bibb County Board of Education members Morris Moody and Billie Dailey.
Topics:
Area Goals
Growth
Finances
Roads
Education
Ambulance Service
Community Event Calendar
Unity
Community Clean Up Day
Lost and Found BandExit 97Three Dollar VoodooDrayton Farley
Holiday Raceway Concessions and food vendors will be onsite including Steel City Pops and a variety of local vendors will offer their crafts and boutique fare.
VENDORS
Steel City Pops A Stitch of Faith Uniquely Identified Shoe Boutique Warrior River Printing Patriotic Wares Beck’s Blissful Bites – All natural French Macarons Hempworx – Medicinal CBD products First US Bank Five Specialty Food Offerings (Menu coming.)
Your entire family will love the Festival, from the KIDS ZONE bouncy houses open from noon to 4:00 p.m. to the great music, to the delicious food and snacks offered.
Make your plans to join us at Holiday Raceway, 20105 US-11, Woodstock, AL 35188, just a few blocks off I-59 South at Exit 97.
Bring a lawn chair • No coolers • $10 parking donation
Media contact: Michele Dickey library AT townofwoodstockal.com
Join Cheryl Dodson for a FREE Suicide Prevention Seminar focusing on the Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) technique. Learn the 3 simple steps that anyone can use to help save a life from suicide.
DATE: Tuesday, Sept. 10
TIME: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
LOCATION: Brookwood Baptist Medical Center Women’s Classrooms
FREE
To register, please call 833.569.3588 or visit brookwoodbaptisthealth.com/prevention
ABOUT CHERYL DODSON – Cheryl Dodson is the First Lady of Woodstock, AL and a suicide prevention speaker and advocate. Dodson was friends with John B. McLemore, who was the main focus of the investigative journalism podcast “S-Town,” which rose to international popularity in 2018. McLemore, 49, died by suicide before the podcast was complete.
Woodstock Community Library 