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Today is our one-year anniversary of Quick-Fire Quips! To celebrate, host Baillee Majors sits down with a very special guest: her grandmother, Elaine Carmichael. At 92 years young, she's a retired teacher and principal at Goshen Elementary and former Troy Messenger writer and editor. She shares heartwarming stories of small-town life in Goshen— and offers her timeless wisdom on faith, family and what truly makes a community feel like home.

Auburn Parks and Recreation invites the community to celebrate Halloween at Downtown Trick or Treat. Local businesses will participate by handing out candy, while a DJ provides a lively soundtrack with spooky tunes at the corner.

Creatures of the Night is back at the Montgomery Zoo with tickets now on sale for the educational program. The flashlight tour will allow guests the chance to have hands-on learning experience about creepy creatures and the museum’s animal attractions.

Huntsville is looking to celebrate the spooky season in a fun and engaging way. The city's Parks & Recreation Department will host a series of family-friendly Halloween events at recreation centers across the Rocket City toward the end of October.

The Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum is announcing the ZooBrews and Food Festival, combining food, fun and conservation. Proceeds will benefit the zoo’s Animal Conservation and Endowment Fund, supporting wildlife conservation efforts.

Mark your calendars, ghouls and goblins! The Auburn Public Library is inviting locals and visitors alike to a variety of "spooktacular" activities during the month of October. All events are free and open to the public.

The Auburn Public Library will host several local authors on select Saturdays this fall. Each event is open to the public, and books will be available for purchase and signing. The series starts on Sept. 28.

The City of Huntsville and AshaKiran Foundation invite Alabamians to fly a kite at the 12th annual Community Kite Festival. The event is set for Saturday, March 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at John Hunt Park, 2151 Airport Road in Huntsville.

Trick-or-treat enthusiasts are invited to join the city of Tuscaloosa for Tech or Treat at the Gateway on Tuesday, October 24 from 6 to 8 p.m.

In today’s Keepin’ It Real commentary, Cam Marston laments the fact that we can share some personal and private information with friends and family. But…