It is busy in Selma! From Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey’s mini luncheon at the St. James Hotel Friday, to the annual SABRA Sanctuary Auction, Little Friends Fish Fry, Selma High sponsored Butterflies and Bridges Run and the annual MJ93 Summer Youth Football and Cheer Camp, I think it’s safe to say Selma has a lot going on.

The next two weeks in April are jam-packed with things to do. And if the aforementioned activities are of no interest, fear not; upcoming events are sure to get your get-out-and-do-something juices flowing.

If you’re a history buff, then the period clothing and mannerisms of 1860s south found in the Battle of Selma, scheduled for April 26-29, may satiate your curiosity. If you’re a cancer survivor or know someone who has lost his or her life to the debilitating disease, honor, remember or celebrate life at this year’s Dallas County Relay for Life, set for April 27 at 6 p.m. inside Memorial Stadium.

If you enjoy good music with a message, attend Saturday’s family-friendly Christian concert tonight at 7 p.m. inside J. A. Pickard Auditorium. I think it will be a great worship experience.

If philanthropy or international mission trips give you purpose, check out Selma resident Cheryl King’s craft fundraiser for Malawi, Saturday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 3310 Old Orrville Road.

For art enthusiasts or those who crave culture, check out ArtsRevive and the Selma Art Guild’s galleries, art shows and various events.

And if you want to be and stay connected to your city government, be sure to stop by Selma City Hall for a list of scheduled extracurricular events or council meetings.

For business events and galas, the Selma-Dallas County Chamber of Commerce is your source for all things Selma and Dallas County. Lastly, enjoy popcorn, drink and a newly released blockbuster at Selma Walton Theater. The 20-by-20 foot screen is sure to make you feel like you’re at a theater in a neighboring city.

These ongoing events just say one thing to me: Selma is not dead. There are things happening, you just have to look.

From secular to spiritual, Selma offers something for everyone. So this weekend, take the time to look at the daily calendar of events inside the Times-Journal to see what you are in the mood for. You won’t be disappointed.