The
BEST of
for River Region Families
New lists added throughout the year — keep checking back.
Best OfFrom the Editors
Best Parks & Playgrounds for Families in the River Region
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Places to Cool Off Around the River Region This Summer
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Best Sweet Treat Stops for River Region Families
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3 Ways To Enjoy Lake Martin With Your Family
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Best Coffee Shops for Moms, Teens & Slow-Down Moments Around the River Region
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Discover the Area's Best Resources for Your Family
Jump into a focused guide — schools, childcare, care teams, and more.
CHOOSING A SCHOOL
Private Schools
Faith-based, magnet, and independent schools across the River Region — tuition, timelines, what makes each one distinct.
ExploreDAYCARES & PRESCHOOLS
Childcare
Daycares, preschools, and care options sorted by area, hours, and program style. Real moms' picks included.
ExploreENRICHMENT & PROGRAMS
After-School
Tutoring, sports, arts, STEM clubs, and faith programs — what to sign your kids up for once the bell rings.
ExplorePEDIATRICS & WELLNESS
Healthy Kids
Pediatricians, dentists, therapists, urgent care — building your child's care team in the River Region.
ExploreSUPPORT & THERAPIES
Special Needs
IEP help, ABA, OT, speech, advocacy groups, and inclusive programs supporting families across the spectrum.
ExploreGETTING STARTED
New to the Area?
The first-month survival guide — neighborhoods, schools, doctors, where to grocery shop, who to follow on Facebook.
ExploreFeatures worth your time
Finding Your VillageThe Importance of Connecting with Your Community
My husband and I had decided that I would become a stay-at-home mom and I was looking forward to all the time I could spend with my son. After a few months of adjusting I...
Finding Your VillageTeaching Kids the Art of Friendship
Whether it’s at home, school, or at the park, friendships during our youth are probably one of the most basic concepts we learn as children.
Happening Around Town!
Father's Day at Zoo
Free Admission to EJI’s Legacy Sites on Juneteenth
Juneteenth River Jam
Midnight Summer Jam
EJI Presents an Evening of Jazz on Juneteenth
Juneteenth Holiday, Zoo/Museum OPEN
Find Your School's News
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Free to submit — Purple Star awards, championship wins, science fair winners, community service stories.
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Elmore County Technical Center
ECTC Co-Op Job Fairs
Sophomore and junior students interested in participating in Cooperative Education next school year had the opportunity to visit with local employers at a spring job fair held on each high school campus.
Elmore County Technical Center
ECTC Celebrates SkillsUSA State Medalists
The IT, Cybersecurity, Electrical, and Plumbing & Pipefitting programs at ECTC took 14 students to the state SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference and SkillsUSA Championships to compete. Medalists include: Silver in Information Technology - Logan Pekala (Holtville) Silver in Cybersecurity - Josiah Santiago & Scott Edge (Wetumpka) Bronze in Plumbing & Pipefitting - Dallas Rawlinson (Stanhope Elmore)
Elmore County Technical Center
Be Pro, Be Proud Visits ECTC
The Be Pro, Be Proud mobile workshop from ALSDE visited the Elmore County Technical Center campus April 30 and May 1 showcasing in-demand, technical careers across the state with hands-on virtual trainers that students could use. More than 400 students on campus were able to tour the unit during it’s stop. Pictured is senior Welding student, London Goodson, demonstrating how to use the excavator simulator.
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