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LIBRARY

The Albert L. Scott Library is located at 100 9th Street N.W., Alabaster. Mon., Tue. and Thu.: 9 am - 7:50 pm Wednesday: 10 am - 5:50 pm Friday: 9 am - 5:50 pm Saturday: 10 am - 4:50 pm Sunday: 1 pm - 4:50 pm If you would like more information concerning programs, please contact the Library at 664-6822.

CLOSED DATES November 11 – Veterans Day November 26 – 29 - Thanksgiving

YOUTH PROGRAMS WEEKLY PROGRAMS Toddler Tales

Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Livestreamed on the library’s Facebook page Sensory Story Time 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.

Livestreamed on the library’s Facebook page Outreach Story Time

Weekly at area day care centers

PETE THE CAT BOOK CLUB November 17 at 4:00 p.m. Pete the Cat is thankful for friends, books and more. In this session we’ll have a special guest – a chef who will help us make something special for the holiday. Sign up. Space is limited, masks should be worn, and social distancing will be implemented. Or join Pete for Thanksgiving fun livestreamed on the library’s Facebook page: facebook.com/AlbertLScottLibrary/live.

CIVIC LIFE READ TO LEAD BOOK CLUB November 19 at 4:00 p.m. This new club uses books as tools for civic skill building. It’s a partnership between the library and the David Mathews Center for Civic Life. We focus on one theme per session, read and discuss a book, and include an activity. This month’s theme is Native Americans. The book club will be livestreamed on the library’s Facebook page for children in grades 4 to 8 to watch: facebook. com/AlbertLScottLibrary/live. The David Mathews Center for Civic Life is a non-profit and non-partisan organization in Montevallo which strives to build skills, habits, and capacities for more effective civic engagement and innovative decision making.

THANKSGIVING BREAK LIVESTREAM STORY TIME November 25 at 10:15 a.m. To participate, visit facebook.com/ AlbertLScottLibrary/live.

ADULT PROGRAMS YA YA YARNERS November 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Do you knit or crochet? Then this is the group for you…the Ya Ya Yarners! We meet at the Albert L. Scott Library now! Due to COVID-19 we are having to limit the number we can have at the Library, so if you are interested email us at yayayarners@gmail.com and we can send you more information and send you a link. Program takes place in the meeting room.

ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES Call or come by to sign up. 205-664-6822. November 10, 10:00 a.m. Beginning Computers This class is designed for beginners. It introduces students to starting the computer, navigating the desktop and file management. ABC & DS OF MEDICARE November 9, 1:00 p.m. Karen Haiflich of the Medicare Information Source will help you navigate through the process of Medicare. Learn about filing, benefits, and any other questions you might have. Program takes place in the meeting room.

LIBRARY BOOK GROUP November 19, 7:00 p.m. Join us to discuss Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. Eleanor Oliphant struggles with appropriate social skills and tends to say exactly what she’s thinking. Nothing is missing in her carefully timetabled life of avoiding social interactions, where weekends are punctuated by frozen pizza, vodka, and phone chats with Mummy. But everything changes when Eleanor meets Raymond, the bumbling and deeply unhygienic IT guy from her office. When she and Raymond together save Sammy, an elderly gentleman who has fallen on the sidewalk, the three become the kinds of friends who rescue one another from the lives of isolation they have each been living. And it is Raymond’s big heart that will ultimately help Eleanor find the way to repair her own profoundly damaged one. Program takes place in the meeting room.

SENIOR CENTER

The Alabaster Senior Center, which is operated by the Alabaster Parks and Recreation Department, offers a variety of programs and services for individuals 55 years of age and older who live in Shelby County.

The Senior Center is located at 1097 7th Street S.W., Alabaster.

Normal hours of operation are Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

If you would like more information concerning Senior programs, please contact the Alabaster Senior Center at 205-6631307 or spayton@cityofalabaster.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS November 13, 9:30 a.m. - Biscuits and

Tea with Jim N’ Nicks (drive-thru at the

Senior Center – no sign up necessary.) November 16, 9:30 a.m. - Book Club (Pavilion and Zoom)

For the following programs, please call the Senior Center to sign up:

ARTHRITIS EXERCISE PROGRAM:

Helps alleviate pain and stiffness, maintain range of motion, improve balance and coordination, increase endurance and overall health. This is a seated class with health tips given on steps you can take to healthier living. Must have Zoom on computer or phone for virtual participation.

Wednesdays, 10:30-11:20 a.m.

Seated class on Wednesdays are on

Zoom and outside under the Pavilion at the Senior Center. Outside seating is limited. Fridays, 10:30-11:20 a.m. Zoom.

ARTHRITIS EXERCISE & MORE PROGRAM: Wednesdays and Fridays on Zoom 2:30-1:20 p.m.

This class is designed for those seeking to improve or maintain their mobility, muscle strength, and functional ability. This class will include a variety of exercises working from head to toe while sitting and standing.

GENTLE YOGA: Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.

Outside and Zoom.

MOVIN' N GROOVIN': Fridays, 10:00-11:20 a.m.

Outside.

PAINT-A-LONG WITH DARCY WALKER (ON FACEBOOK):

Call the Senior Center to be added to her online class.

PARKS & REC

Alabaster Parks and Recreation offers a variety of youth sports and a couple of adult programs, along with several community events throughout the year. Additionally, they oversee pavilion rentals for all City parks.

IMPORTANT: The Parks and Recreation Office has moved to 200 Depot Street. We are no longer at Veterans Park. Hours of operation are Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

If you would like more information concerning Parks and Recreation programs, please contact the Office at 205-664-6840 or parksandrec@cityofalabaster.com.

STAY INFORMED THROUGH EMAILS If you would like to receive emails from Parks and Recreation regarding registrations and events, you can sign up by going to www.alabasterparks.org and scrolling down the page to the SIGN UP link. The only required information is your name and email address. NOTE: We cannot accept checks as a method of payment. Please be prepared to pay for any fees with cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover.

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS The Parks and Recreation Office along with Veterans Skate Park will be closed on the following dates: Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Thursday & Friday, November 26-27, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

DOG PARK MAINTENANCE Wednesday, November 4 The Dog Park at Veterans Park will be closed on, this date for maintenance. If needed, the rain-out date will be the following Tuesday, November 10. PARK IN THE PARK Saturday, November 7 9:00 a.m.-2:00 pm. The 14th annual Bark in the Park will be held at Veterans Park (7305 Hwy. 119, Alabaster). This event is hosted by the City of Alabaster and the Shelby Humane Society. Vendors, if you’re interested in participating in this year’s event, please contact LeeAngela as soon as possible at lgarate@shelbyhumane.org. All Vendors can begin setting up at 8:00 a.m. Admission is FREE for a fun filled day that celebrates the bond between people and their dogs. 93.3 The River, will be broadcasting live with music from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. There will be food trucks, vendors selling everything from dog bones to t-shirts, kid’s zone, pet costume contest, Santa, and pet nail trimming. Two by Two Rescue will be part of this year’s event. There will be adoption booths where you can find adorable dogs looking for new homes. A new event this year will be a pet and owner Pie eating contest that’s sure to be entertaining. Please contact the Shelby Humane Society with any questions at 205-669-3916 or info@ shelbyhumane.org.

CHRISTMAS PARADE Saturday, December 5, 10:00 a.m. Highway 31 South Theme: The 2020 theme is “Alabaster Celebrates Our 2020 Hometown Heroes”. Details: Please check our website periodically in case we need to make any adjustments to our normal Parade procedures due to COVID. Spectators: All spectators will be asked to adhere to social distancing guidelines that are in place at the time of the event.

VETERANS PARK ENTRANCE The new entrance to Veterans Park has opened. It’s located at the southern most corner of the park and Highway 119. The original entrance is closed permanently and no longer accessible for vehicle entry.

FALL SPORTS PROGRAMS We are happy to say that our athletic fields are once again busy with fall sports, including flag football, soccer, girls’ softball, baseball, Start Smart soccer, and adult softball. As always, our programs depend on volunteers who selflessly give of their time and experience to work with our youth. We would like to say “Thank You!” to each of you. You may be the one person who makes a difference in the life of a child.

OUTDOOR PAVILIONS FOR RENT On-Line Pavilion Rentals – available at www.alabasterparks.org Several of our City Parks offer pavilions for events such as picnics, family reunions and birthday parties. The best way to ensure your event happens at the location of your choice is to reserve it early. Please do not send out invitations listing one of our parks as the event location before you have secured a pavilion through Parks and Recreation. The pavilion you plan on using may not be available. Pavilions are available for use by permit only. There is a $40 rental fee (no checks accepted) which must be paid before your reservation is complete. Note: Inflatables, charcoal grills and piñatas are not allowed in any of the City parks. Please see our website for a complete list of rules. All open picnic tables (those not under a covering) are available free of charge on a first come, first served basis.

Expires:2/2018

ALABASTER TOUR OF LIGHTS

Sponsored by Alabaster Beautification Board

The Alabaster Conection will publish a map of homes in the December issue, which will feature the addresses of residents who celebrate Christmas/holidays with awesome lights and festive decorations, giving fellow residents a chance to experience the joy of the holiday season! Prizes will be given, and we ask everyone to change up your display and add a “touch of flare” this season, especially if you were on the tour last year! The map will include 15-25 homes listed by address only.

NOVEMBER 9 IS DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: Forward an e-mail to touroflights@cityofalabaster. com. Put in the subject line: TOUR OF LIGHTS. In order to be listed, the body of your e-mail should include your name, address, phone number, and a brief description of your display/decorations. Any information such as display type, number of lights, etc. would be helpful in case your home is featured in a follow-up issue.

DISPLAY DEADLINE: By December 1st. All decorations are to be in place for the Alabaster Tour of Lights!