United Way of Northwest Alabama

11/11/2026

This Veterans Day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who have served in our nation’s military.

We honor your courage, dedication, and sacrifice, as well as the sacrifices made by your families. Your service to our country will never be forgotten.

Thank you, veterans, for all you have given. 🇺🇸

11/05/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to our fabulous Board Chair, Kattie Young! 🎂💜

Kattie is always up for a challenge; and she’s never afraid to challenge the rest of us along the way! She’s a dedicated, hardworking leader with a big heart, and we’re so grateful for the energy, passion, and commitment she brings to everything she does.

We hope your day is every bit as wonderful as you are, Kattie! 🥳💕

11/05/2026

In the spirit of Family Literacy Month, we are doing a Holiday Book Drive with United Way! We would love for you to participate by bringing in new or gently used books! Drop off is here at the library between now and December 1st! 📚🎄

Help us put books in the hands of children this holiday season! ⛄🎁

11/03/2026

🧙‍♀️🎩 HAT SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: PROJECT XYZ! ✨📚

Hats off to Project XYZ for joining us as a Hat Sponsor of United Way's 2026 Witches Ride!

We're so grateful for their generosity and commitment to helping children throughout Northwest Alabama discover the magic of reading through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library! 💜

Every sponsorship helps us put more books into the hands and homes of local children, building early literacy skills and encouraging a lifelong love of reading.

Thank you, Project XYZ, for helping us make literacy magical! 📚✨

10/29/2026

🧙‍♀️💜 Another reason to love our downtown businesses!

Our friends at Below 315 are getting into the Witches Ride spirit with their Poison Apple cocktail, and they're donating $1 from every one sold tonight to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library! 🍎📚

We love seeing our community come together to make a difference for local children!

THANK YOU, Below 315! Now, witches, go show them some love! 🧹✨

🧙‍♀️🧹 TONIGHT! TONIGHT! TONIGHT! 🎃🍻

The Witches Ride is taking over downtown Florence, and we’re ready to raise a glass for a GREAT cause! 🥃🖤

This annual Halloween parade and fundraiser benefits Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, and we’re joining the fun with a special Poison Apple cocktail! 🍎🍹 For every Poison Apple sold tonight, $1 will be donated to this incredible cause! 📚💜

Be sure to stop by, grab a Poison Apple from our witches behind the bar, and help us make some magic happen! 🪄✨

🔞 19 & up. Be smart. Drink responsibly.
⏰ Open daily from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.
🎳 Half-price bowling happy hour daily from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

10/29/2026

🧙‍♀️💜 TODAY WE FLY, WITCHES! 💜🧙‍♀️

The wait is OVER! It's officially Witches Ride Day in downtown Florence, and we couldn't have asked for a prettier day to have some fun and shower our little goblins with candy! 🍬🎃

✨ 5:00 PM – Check-in begins at Mobile Plaza

🏆 5:30 PM – Judging begins

🧹 5:45 PM – Parade lineup begins

🦇 6:00 PM – Witches Ride parade takes flight!

Grab your broomsticks, straighten those pointy hats, and get ready for a magical evening benefiting Dolly Parton's Imagination Library!

Every witch, every sponsor, and every supporter helps us put more books into the hands of children across Northwest Alabama. 📚❤️

Northwest Alabama, let's make some magic tonight! 🦇

10/28/2026

🧙‍♀️🍸 WITCHES RIDE RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT: ON THE ROCKS! 🫐✨

Witches, we've got another wickedly good reason to make your way through Downtown Florence tomorrow night! 🧹

On The Rocks (OTR) is mixing up a little magic with their WITCHES' BREWTINI! 🔮🍹

This bewitching concoction features Kraken Dark Rum, lemonade, blueberry purée, and a splash of cranberry, finished with lemon and blueberries!

✨ Just $6!

On Thursday, October 29, grab your coven and fly by On The Rocks for a little spooky sipping and plenty of Witches Ride fun!

A big thank you to OTR for joining the festivities and helping make Downtown Florence the place to be!

🎃 See you tomorrow night!

10/28/2026

🧙‍♀️🍹 WITCHES RIDE RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT: ROSIE'S MEXICAN CANTINA! 🎃✨

Witches, we've got another spooktacular reason to grab your coven and head downtown tomorrow night! 🧹

Rosie's Mexican Cantina is putting a festive fall twist on a classic favorite with their PUMPKIN MARGARITA! 🎃🍹

This wickedly delicious creation features Planta Tequila, pumpkin purée, orange liqueur, and fresh lime juice. A little pumpkin spice magic with a margarita twist!

✨ Just $10!

On Thursday, October 29, fly by Rosie's for a little Halloween mischief and a margarita (or two)! 🧙‍♀️

A big thank you to Rosie's Mexican Cantina for joining the Witches Ride festivities and helping make Downtown Florence the place to be!

🎃 See you tomorrow night!

10/28/2026

🧙‍♀️✨ Witches, have you seen what we've got brewing for the VIP Afterparty?!

The parade is just the beginning! Join us Thursday night at the Gold Record Room for a fabulous evening of food, music, and a little mystical magic! 🔮

🍽️ Delicious catering by Jack's Place, featuring pulled pork and fried breast of chicken sliders, jumbo shrimp cocktail, charcuterie, delicious dips, and sweet treats!

🎶 Live music by Kristen Shores!

🔮 Tarot readings by Sarah Benedict!

🎟️ VIP tickets are just $100 and include admission to Witches Ride, food, and access to our exclusive adults-only afterparty!

📅 Thursday, October 29 | 7–10 PM
📍 Gold Record Room, Downtown Florence

And of course, it all benefits Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, helping put books into the hands of local children! 📚💜

VIP tickets are still available! Don't miss out on the fun!

https://givebutter.com/2026-united-way-witches-ride-copy-tqlwvf

A huge thank you to Jack's Place, Kristen Shores, and Sarah Benedict for making this evening extra special! 🧹💜

10/27/2026

🧙‍♀️✨ A little rhinestone sparkle and a whole lot of generosity! 💜

We're delighted to recognize the Long-Lewis Foundation, our Rhinestone Partner, for their continued support of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library!

Through their Fall Imagination Sponsorship, the Long-Lewis Foundation has helped make both Muscle Shoals Meets Dolly: Nine Two Five and our upcoming 9th Annual Witches Ride possible!

Their commitment to our community is helping us bring the joy of reading to children throughout Northwest Alabama, one book at a time. 📚

Thank you, Long-Lewis Foundation, for believing in our mission and supporting our littlest readers!

🧹 See you Thursday, October 29, at Witches Ride!