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SHELBY COUNTY

A GUIDE FOR NEWCOMERS, VISITORS AND RESIDENTS 2010-2011

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SHELBY COUNTY 2010-2011

MANAGEMENT Publisher & President Tim Prince EDITORIAL Associate Publisher & Editor Jan Griffey Associate Editor of Promotions & Projects Samantha Hurst Associate Editor of News Amy Jones Sports Editor Wesley Hallman City Editor Neal Wagner Staff Writer Sarah Craft Records Fred Guarino Editorial Assistant Danielle Warren Photographer Jon Goering MARKETING Sales Manager Molly Alexander Marketing Consultant Matthew Allen Marketing Consultant Jamie Gurganus Marketing Consultant Meagan Mims Marketing Consultant Adam Roebuck Marketing Consultant Robin Lockhart Marketing Consultant Jessica Hardin Marketing Consultant Merilyn Hand Classifieds Consultant Diane Fant Classifieds Consultant Ace Futrell Classifieds Consultant Tracy Jones Classifieds Consultant Cheryl Star CUSTOMER SERVICE Customer Service Mary Jo Eskridge Administrative Assistant Annie McGilvray

On the Cover

Lay Lake Living is just the right place for many Shelby County residents. Some call this place home year round.

Table of Contents Cityscapes

Alabaster Calera Chelsea Columbiana Harpersville Helena Hoover Indian Springs Montevallo Pelham Vincent Westover Wilsonville Wilton

Features

A week in Shelby County Recreation Calendar Education County Information

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PRODUCTION Design Daniel Holmes Design Jamie Sparacino FYI is published once per year by Shelby County Newspapers Inc. P.O. Box 947, Columbiana, AL 35051.

205.669.3131

Other special publications: Shelby Living, Profile, Shelby County Bride Guide, Shelby County Football magazine and Wellness Alabama.

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By SAMANTHA HURST Associate Editor Sprawling across more than 800 square miles of Central Alabama, Shelby County offers a plethora of activities, shopping, entertainment and dining to anyone who visits. So, let’s say you’re in town visiting family for a reunion and you have a week of spare time to fill. What do you do first, in the middle or before you leave? Let us guide you through our beautiful county.

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Get outdoors.

Underneath the canopy of pine trees or out on the water blue, you can pick your pleasure. Shelby County offers 10,000 acres of adventure land in Oak Mountain State Park including multiple hiking trails, fishing areas and even a petting zoo.

While there you can even get a ride through the hills from a good horse or play a round or two of golf. Oak Mountain isn’t the only place to enjoy nature. Lay Lake, which lies within Shelby and Talladega counties, provides plenty of opportunities to swim, ski, kayak and more. If you’re lucky enough to be here on a Saturday in the spring and summer, you might also catch a glimpse of professional fishermen looking for their next big catch. The Bassmasters Classic holds its tournament on the lake often.

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Spend a day in history.

A trek to Columbiana brings you face to face with one of the largest collections of George Washington memorabilia. You can even get a look at Martha Washington’s prayer book.

Traveling to neighboring Shelby brings you to Shelby Ironworks Park; once the heart of industry in our area. The park hosts an annual festival in May with volunteers demonstrating the use of an old grist mill, historical games and a Civil War reenactment.

One last stop in Montevallo completes your journey through our past as you learn about the founding of our nation at the American Village. Costumed reenactors bring to life historical characters such as Patrick Henry and Abigail Adams. This is a perfect spot to celebrate the 4th of July. When hunger pains hit you hard, try the eclectic vibe of Montevallo where you can dine alfresco at Eclipse Café or try a more intimate setting at Main Street Tavern.

You can even take a stroll through Orr Park or across the campus of the University of Montevallo while there.

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Creative juices.

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Let the artist in you out at one of many Shelby County spots. You can feast your eyes on beautiful artwork at Blue Phrog Gallery in Montevallo, the Shelby County Arts Council in Columbiana, Bryant Art Gallery in North Shelby or the Dixon-Ballog Glass Gallery and Studio.

Grab your own canvas when viewing artwork just doesn’t feed your need. Places like Art Buzz in Pelham and Sips N Strokes in Pelham and North Shelby, as well as the Shelby County Arts Council, offer numerous classes for those looking to stretch their creative side.

Prefer to catch art on stage?

Again, options abound. South City Theater in Alabaster and Main Street Players and the University of Montevallo hold regular theatrical performances. You can also catch the Nutcracker performed by the Alabama Youth Ballet Company and Grebel Dance in December.

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Shop till you drop.

Even on vacation many of us require a decent caffeine boost.

Start your day off energetically with a warm cup of mocha or a frappacino from the Ekklesia Coffee in Chelsea.

In this growing family town, a variety of shops await new customers with unique wares.

Charles Rich, owner of Toluca Pottery and Things, makes regular treks to Mexico to discover whimsical hand-made pottery and wire sculptures for any garden lover.

Not far from there, Chelsea Lane can supply you with the perfect gift item, while Ruff & Tuff can please any outdoorsy personality.

If you are a real shopper, make your way back to the Village at Lee Branch on U.S. 280.

This diverse shopping center presents Christian books, boutique clothing, fine jewelry, craft items and more.

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Rest & Relaxation.

Surely by now you are exhausted from all the shopping, eating and skiing you’ve done.

After all of that who wouldn’t want to just be pampered and entertained?

You can get both right here.

The county offers any number of great day spas in just about every corner of the county to massage away sore calf muscles from hiking and to refresh any weary travelers’ look.

Relaxed and refreshed is the perfect way to start off a trip to one of our three sophisticated wineries. Grape and muscadine vines tangle through Harpersville and Calera, creating the Shelby County Wine Train. Visit one or visit all three.

End the night at a new Shelby County favorite — Joe’s Italian in Alabaster. This authentically Italian restaurant is run by a family that makes you instantly feel like one of their own. Plus, Mama’s Strawberry Cake is worth the entire trip to Shelby County.

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Recreation There’s never a dull moment in Shelby County. With everything from gigantic state parks to unique vineyards to vintage drive-in theaters, this county can keep anyone’s attention.

We’ve listed a handful of our county’s exciting points of interest, but it’s by no means a comprehensive list of all the great activities Shelby County has to offer. Visit Shelbycountytourism.org, call the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 663-4542, or simply drive around this unique and beautiful county to see everything it has to offer.

Feel like getting lost in a story?

uShelby County offers a variety of state-of-the-art movie theaters, including AmStar in Alabaster and Rave Theaters in the Village at Lee Branch in North Shelby, but if you’re looking for a different way to experience your favorite films, visit Harpersville’s Drive-in theater on U.S. 280. Admission is charged by the carful and guests can watch everything from the old classics to the new blockbusters on one of two 60 x 24 ft screens. Call 6728484 for movie listings. uSeveral local cities like Chelsea, Alabaster and Helena also offer movies in their local park throughout the summer months.

Get your creative juices flowing:

uLove painting? Love wine? Check out Sips N Strokes in Pelham where anyone can be an artist. Pick a painting you love on their website at Sipsnstrokes.com, and visit the location next to Publix in Pelham and professional artists will help you create the masterpiece on your own. Call 408-2836 to book seats for you and your friends! uIf your inner artist wants a variety of options, call the Shelby County Arts Council at 669-0044 or visit their website at Shelbycountyartscouncil.com to learn how to create everything from digital photos to Picasso prints.

Happier in the great outdoors?

uThe Cahaba River, Alabama’s longest free-flowing river, supports 135 different species of fish — more than any river of comparable size in North America. Glide down the river with the members of the Cahaba River Society, who take weekly trips out onto the water. Contact them at 322-5326. uAlso, pay a visit to Alabama’s largest state park at Oak Mountain, which features just about every outdoor activity you can imagine on its 10,000 acres, including everything from camping to canoeing. Find out more info

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at 620-2524. uBrush up on your favorite sport or scale the climbing wall at Alabama’s 4-H center in Columbiana, which also offers hiking, fishing and many other outdoor activities for the whole family. Call early to book a pontoon boat ride or have their staff build a campfire at 669-4241. uIf you need to set up a tent and rest a while, try any of these campgrounds: Oak Mountain State Park Camp Grounds Web: Alapark.com/OakMountain/Camping Phone: 800-ALA-PARK or 205-620-2527 Birmingham South Campground Web: BirminghamSouthCampground.com Phone: 800-772-8832 or 205-664-8832 E-mail: bscampground@aol.com Cherokee Campground Web: CherokeeCampground.info Phone: 205-428-8339 E-mail: braxenterprises@aol.com

Wanna hit the green?

uOur county boasts more than a dozen golf courses including Ballantrae, Eagle Point, Magnolia Meadows or Oak Mountain. Try any of these public courses: Ballantrae Golf Club BallantraeGolf.com 1300 Ballantrae Club Drive, Pelham; 620GOLF (4653); 7,310 yards, par 72.

Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat.Sun 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Rates: $31-66 Cross Creek Golf 2840 Hwy 39, Chelsea; 678-8500; 9 hole target golf course. Cross-creekgolf.com Deer Valley Links Shelby County Highway 11, Chelsea; 6782292; 2,200 yards, par 35, 9 holes.

Eagle Point Golf Club EaglePointGolfClub.com 4500 Eagle Point Drive, Birmingham; 9919070; 6,470 yards, par 71.

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Magnolia Meadows Magnoliameadows.com 315 Shelby County Highway 47 South, Columbiana; 670-0001; 3,683 yards, par 68.

Montevallo Golf Club 1481 Shelby County Highway 204, Montevallo; 665-8057; 6,000 yards, par 71.

Oak Mountain State Park Golf Course AlaPark.com Finley Drive, Pelham, 620-2522; 6,842 yards, par 72.

Timberline Golf Course 300 Timberline Trail, Calera; 668-7888; 6,773 yards, par 71.

Animal Enthusiasts

u Equestrians, check out Magnolia Oaks Farm to learn the basics of horseback riding and horse training everything from grooming to equine psychology. For more info, call Brent Morgan at 663-1050. Other horse farms include: Clairmont Show Stables in Sterrett, call 672-3174; Shelby Oaks Farms in Wilsonville, visit Shelbyoaksfarm.net; and Windwood Equestrian Center in Pelham, please call 688-1223 or 266-8386;

Thirsty?

u Oenophiles rejoice-Shelby County has several vineyards to suit the tastes of even the pickiest winedrinkers. Morgan Creek vineyards in Harpersville is open year-round and offers delicious vintages including a Southern favorite, muscadine wine. Call 672-2053 to book a visit. uOzan Vineyards and Cellars in Calera is another popular stop for Shelby County’s vino-lovers, and they offer barrel aged red and white wines from estate and fresh grapes supplied from East Coast vineyards. The 24-acre estate’s tasting room hours are Friday and Saturday 11a.m. until 6 p.m. Call 668-6926. uVizzini Farms Winery in Calera rounds out the trio of vineyards. Tours of the winery are available daily with the hours of operation Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. For more information, visit Vizzinifarmswinery.com.

Get out of the heat, and into a museum.

uStep back in time at the Heart of Dixie Railroad museum in Calera. Train enthusiasts will go off the tracks when they see the two restored depots, an indoor collection of railroad artifacts and memorabilia, and an outdoor collection of railroad cars, locomotives, and cabooses. Call 668-3435 to book your tour. uAmerican history buffs will love the Karl C. Harrison

museum of George Washington in Columbiana, which houses the largest privately owned collections of George and Martha Washington memorabilia outside of Mt. Vernon. The collection includes many original colonial items, including a hand-written letter from 1710. Contact the museum at 669-8767. u Complete the day’s historical journey at American Village in Montevallo, 3727 Highway 119 S., (205) 6653535. Costumed interpreters portray historical greats such as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and Betsy Ross. Features include Washington Hall, patterned after Mt. Vernon in Alexandria, Va.; a colonial courthouse; a colonial chapel, patterned after Bruton Parish Chapel in Colonial Williamsburg, Va.; three small trades buildings and the Patriot Gift Shop.

Fields Soccer Complex in Chelsea, which boasts more than 50 acres on site including six soccer fields. The fields have hosted the U.S. Women’s National Team, along with teams from Brazil, England and Australia as a practice facility. Call 980-1701. uYou can even dive deep at Alabama Blue Water Adventures. This man-made diving site is located at 100 Industrial Park Drive in Pelham. For more information, call 663-7428. uIf you feel like skating around, you can try out the rinks at Skates 280 in Inverness or bundle up and head to the Pelham Civic Complex for a bit of ice skating. For more information on Skates 280 visit Skates-280.com or call 991-3611. For information about ice skating, visit Pelhamciviccenter.com or call 620-6448.

Feed your sporty side

uGet your body pumping at Sports Blast Shelby County, a 44,000 sq. ft. indoor sports facility. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy soccer leagues, open play, jazzercise and much more, all with the convenience of being located right on U.S. 280. Call the complex at 980-1701. uPut on your tennis visor and get served a great time at the Pelham Racquet Club, a beautiful public tennis facility consisting of 20 clay courts and five hard courts. Call 621-3380 to book a lesson or attend one of the 15 annual tournaments hosted at the facility. uChannel your inner World Cup player at the 1996

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The best meeting you’ll have all week.

Coach one of Pelham’s 35 little league ball teams and your contribution of time and energy will change a child’s life. Fortunately, getting involved comes naturally for our residents. We’re known as a community of sports enthusiasts and generous volunteers. Right here in Central Alabama’s playground, you can coach baseball, football, softball or ice hockey. When it’s your turn to play, you can shoot 18-holes of golf on Ballantrae’s world class course, a round of tennis at the Pelham Racquet Club, or take your date ice skating at our Civic Complex. A place like Pelham is meant to be shared.

Let’s Play in Pelham: Home to 500 little league ballgames each year. www.pelhamonline.com

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City Of Alabaster ABOUT

City Hall

201 First St. N, Alabaster, Ala. 35007 664-6801 Incorporated: 1953 City council meetings: First and third Thursdays of each month, 7 p.m.

City hall office hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. M-F Web site: Cityofalabaster.com Population: 29,861 Fun fact: Alabaster is currently the largest city in Shelby County, and one of the fastest-growing counties in the state and in the nation.

Important Numbers

Police: 663-7401 • Fire: 664-6818 • Water: 663-6155

City Council Members

David Frings, mayor Scott Brakefield Bob Hicks Sophie Martin

Jim McClain Adam Moseley Tommy Ryals Rick Walters

Actors from South City Theater in Alabaster perform “Pride and Prejudice.”

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City Of Calera ABOUT

City Hall

10497 Highway 25, Calera, Ala. 35040 668-3500 Incorporated: 1893 City council meetings: First and third Mondays of each month, 7 p.m.

Web site: Cityofcalera.org Population: 10,984 Fun fact: Calera was recently named the fastest-growing city in Alabama, with a 219 percent growth rate over the past nine years.

Important Numbers

Police: 668-3505 • Fire: 668-3518 • Water: 668-3511

City Council Members

Jon Graham, mayor David Bradshaw Chris Bunn Ernest Montgomery

Bobby Joe Phillips Mike Roberson Ed Gentry

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Students learn from experienced pilots at the Shelby County Airport in Calera.

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City Of Chelsea ABOUT

City Hall

11611 Old Chelsea Road, Chelsea, Ala. 35043 678-8455 Incorporated: 1996 City council meetings: First and third Tuesdays of each month, 6 p.m.

Web site: Cityofchelsea.com Population: 4,596 Fun fact: Chelsea does not have its own police department, but is served by the Shelby County Sheriff ’s Department and the all-volunteer Citizen Observer Patrol.

Important Numbers

Police: 669-4181 • Fire: 678-6060 • Water: 678-2818

City Council Members

S. Earl Niven, mayor Juanita Champion Mike Denton

Robert Barnes Ricky King Tony Picklesimer

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Community members gather for a community festival on the lawn of Chelsea City Hall.

City Of Columbiana ABOUT

City Hall

107 Mildred St., Columbiana, Ala. 35051 669-5800 Incorporated: 1897 City council meetings: First and third Tuesdays of each month, 6:30 p.m City hall office hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. M-F Web site: Cityofcolumbiana.com Population: 4,090 Fun fact: Columbiana is home to Liberty Day, a two-day patriotic festival held annually in the month of June.

Important Numbers

Police: 669-5800 • Fire: 669-5820 • Water: 669-5805

City Council Members

Allan Lowe, mayor Frieda Abrams Stancil Handley The Cowboy Parade has become a regular tradition in Columbiana.

Ouida Mayfield Tom Seale Jim Strickland

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Town Of Harpersville ABOUT

Town Hall

83 Town Hall Lane, Harpersville, Ala. 35078 672-9961 Incorporated: 1945 Town council meetings: First and third Mondays of each month, 5:30 p.m.

Town hall office hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. M-F Web site: Townofharpersville.com Population: 1,834 Fun fact: Harpersville is home to Morgan Creek Winery, one of Shelby County’s three wineries.

Important Numbers

Police: 672-2490 • Fire: 672-7959 • Water: 672-9961

Town Council Members

Theoangelo Perkins, mayor Randy Wood Beverly O. Johnson Morgan Creek Winery draws large crowds to tour its vineyards and taste its sweet muscadine wines.

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William Rayfield Shirley Middleton Janet Gill

Mayor Perkins

City Of Helena ABOUT

City Hall

816 Highway 52 E., Helena, Ala. 35080 663-2161 Incorporated: 1917 City council meetings: Second and fourth Mondays of each month, 6 p.m.

City hall office hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F Web site: Cityofhelena.org Population: 15,182 Fun fact: Helena was once the site of a highly productive rolling mill built to help the Confederate war effort.

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Police: 663-6499 • Fire: 663-5809 • Water: 663-1670

City Council Members

Charles Penhale, mayor Katherine Ennis Leigh Hulsey

Barbara Hyche Cris Nelson Jerry Deon Pate

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A teen splashes into Buck Creek in Helena on a hot summer day.

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City Of Hoover ABOUT

City Hall

100 Municipal Drive, Hoover, Ala. 35216 444-7500 Incorporated: 1967 City council meetings: First and third Mondays of each month, 6 p.m.

City hall office hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F Web site: Hooveral.org Population: 72,988 Fun fact: Spain Park High School, a Hoover-area school, has been named one of Newsweek magazine’s top high schools in America three years in a row.

Important Numbers

Police: 444-7700 • Fire: 444-7655 • Water: 251-3261

City Council Members

Tony Petelos, mayor John Greene Gary Ivey Trey Lott

Mari Morrison Brian Skelton Gene Smith Jack Wright

Families take regular advantage of Hoover’s many walking trails.

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Town Of Indian Springs Village ABOUT Town Hall

2635 Cahaba Valley Road, Indian Springs, Ala. 35124 982-1755 Incorporated: 1990 Town council meetings: First and third Tuesdays of each month, 7 p.m.

Town hall office hours: None Web site: Indianspringsvillage.org Population: 2,625 Fun fact: Indian Springs considers itself such a “green” town that it rarely looks to expand. In fact, the Indian Springs town hall is actually an old farmhouse built sometime in the 1890s.

Important Numbers

Police: 669-4181 • Fire: 991-6439 • Water: Pelham 620-6420, Birmingham 244-4000

Town Council Members

Steve Zerkis, mayor Herb Robins Brenda Bell-Guercio

Volunteers at Special Equestrians in Indian Springs Village take special care of the horses and riders.

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Brian Stauss Jack Mendel Stewart Dudley

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City Of Montevallo ABOUT City Hall

545 Main St., Montevallo, Ala. 35115 665-2555 Incorporated: 1887 City council meetings: Second and fourth Mondays of each month, 7 p.m.

Web site: Cityofmontevallo.com Population: 6,447 Fun fact: Before Montevallo was incorporated, it was known as “Lime Kiln Station” because of its proximity to several chemical lime quarries.

Important Numbers

Police: 665-2552 • Fire: 665-9204 • Water: 665-9045

City Council Members

Ben McCrory, mayor Dee Woodham Hollie Cost

Rusty Nix Willie Goldsmith Greg Pendleton

Mayor McCrory

Montevallo recently became the resting place for many of the nation’s heroes with the opening of the National Cemetery.

City Of Pelham ABOUT City Hall

3162 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, Ala. 35124 620-6400 Incorporated: 1964 City council meetings: First and third Mondays of each month, 7 p.m.

Web site: Pelhamonline.com Population: 21,699 Fun fact: Three months after Shelby County was formed, County Court was established in what is today the City of Pelham. At that time the settlement was called Shelbyville and some historians have referred to it as Middleton.

Important Numbers

Police: 620-6550 • Fire: 620-6500 • Water: 620-6420

City Council Members

Don Murphy, mayor Michael “Mike” Dickens Teresa Nichols

Hundreds of injured animals are treated at the Alabama Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at Oak Mountain State Park each year.

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Bill Meadows Karyl Rice Steve Powell

Mayor Murphy

Town Of Vincent ABOUT Town Hall

25 Florey St., Vincent, Ala. 35178 672-2261 Incorporated: 1897 Town council meetings: First and third Tuesdays of each month, 7 p.m.

Town hall office hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. M-F, closed for lunch noon-1 p.m.

Web site: None Population: 2,024 Fun fact: The Florey Gin in Vincent is on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage.

Important Numbers

Police: 672-2261 • Fire: 672-2261 • Water: 672-2878

Town Council Members

Ray McAllister, mayor Johnny Edwards Bridgette Jordan-Smith

Ralph Kimble Larry King Mary Lee Reynolds

This park in Vincent offers kids the perfect place to let out pent-up energy.

Mayor McAllister

Town Of Westover ABOUT Town Hall

3312 Westover Road, Westover, Ala. 35147 678-3375 Incorporated: 2001 Town council meetings: First and third Tuesdays of each month, 7 p.m.

Web site: Westoveralabama.org Population: 961 Fun fact: Westover is the youngest town in Shelby County, celebrating its ninth birthday this year.

Important Numbers

Police: 669-4181 • Fire: 911 • Water: 669-3869

Town Council Members

Mark McLaughlin, mayor Jeanne Champion Fisch Andrea Hunter

Samuel Mann Larry Riggins Annette S. Tyler

Mayor McLaughlin

Westover boasts an active senior citizen center.

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Town Of Wilsonville ABOUT

Town Hall

9905 Main St., Wilsonville, Ala. 35186 669-6180 Incorporated: 1897 Town council meetings: First Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m.

Web site: Wilsonvilleal.com Population: 1,848 Fun fact: Wilsonville’s God and Country Festival, held every summer, offers a chance for the community to come together with live gospel music and homemade food and crafts.

Important Numbers

Police: 669-4181 • Fire: 911 • Water: 669-6180

Town Council Members

Rosemary Liveoak, mayor Calvin Gill Terry Newman N. Alan Revis

Melissa Rosetta Dennis Blackerby Patricia Johnson Lee McCarty

More than 600 people regularly turn out for Wilsonville’s 14th-annual God and Country Celebration in front of the Wilsonville Town Hall.

Mayor Liveoak

Town Of Wilton ABOUT Town Hall

100 Depot St., Wilton, Ala. 35187 665-2021 Incorporated: 1918 Town council meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.

Town hall office hours: 8 a.m. -4:30 p.m. M-F Web site: Wiltonalabama.com Population: 676 Fun fact: Wilton is Shelby County’s smallest town.

Important Numbers

Police: 669-4181 • Fire: 665-9204 • Water: 665-2021

Town Council Members

Joe Fancher, mayor Deborah Hudson Casie Matthews Wilton remains the county’s smallest town, but it stays alive with church and community events.

Carol Wisor Hubert Lucas Jessica Smitherman Martin

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Strategic Plan Vision

To become a model for excellence in education on the local, state, national, and international levels.

Mission

The mission of Shelby County Schools is to empower our diverse students to reach their full potential through an innovative educational system.

Goals

• To provide the highest quality education and appropriate support for each student while meeting and exceeding state, national, and instructional standards.

• To analyze and address the influences of growth proactively.

• To employ, develop, and retain highly qualified staff for all positions.

• To increase family involvement and community partnerships.

• To seek continuous improvement in all schools and system departments.

Beliefs

• Everyone can learn.

• Every learning environment will be safe, caring, healthy and positive.

• All individuals will be treated with dignity and respect.

• All individuals will have an equal opportunity to a quality education.

• Our community is enriched through diversity.

• Community and family involvement are vital.

• Learning is a lifelong process.

• Continuous improvement is the standard for excellence.

Standards

• We will not tolerate prejudicial discrimination of any kind.

• We will require all employees to be effective, ethical, and committed to professional growth.

• We will not tolerate financial mismanagement.

• All decisions will be driven by reliable data, observation, knowledge, experience, and/or stakeholder input.

• Nothing will take precedence over the instructional program.

• We will always promote positive emotional, social, physical, and intellectual growth for students and staff.

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Moving From Good to Great

Dear Parents and Community Members,

The Shelby County School System has enjoyed a rich tradition of excellence in education for many years. Through the efforts of our faculty, staff, and administrative leaders, along with the support of our parents, government officials, business leaders, and citizens, we have maintained a position as one of the outstanding school systems in the state of Alabama. Families are moving to Shelby County for this reason. We have had a steady increase in enrollment of 7001000 students per year for the past 10 to 15 years.

We have developed four components that direct our system to continued success. The first of these components is Continuous School Improvement (CSI). School improvement is the key to success in all of our schools. This process seeks improvement in all aspects of a school – from instruction to the care and operation of our facilities.

Through Strategic Planning, the second component, we have developed a long-range organizational vision to guide us through the next five years. In addition to developing system-wide goals, the plan identifies 12 strategic areas and provides goals for each. The plan will help us offer the students that we serve the best education possible and address the needs of our growing community.

The third component is Leadership Development. This component incorporates a rigorous plan to enhance and grow current and future leaders in our schools. This plan includes professional learning, quarterly Central Leaders meetings, Leadership Academy, and other innovative programs that are in the development stage.

The fourth component, Instruction, seeks to provide educational excellence by designing quality curriculum and instruction through a unified K-12 effort. Through the process of developing initiatives and priorities for our various grade levels and evaluating results, we will develop an outstanding blueprint for our children’s future.

We also recognize the important role parents play in the education of their children and the need for an active partnership between home and school. With everyone’s active involvement and support, especially during these difficult economic times, we can continue to make Shelby County schools even better every year.

Best wishes for a great year!

Randy Fuller

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Terms: 1988-94; 1994-2000; 2000-06; 2006-12 Dr. Lee Doebler is Department Chairman and Professor of Counseling, Leadership, & Foundations at the University of Montevallo. He received his Ph.D. and M.Ed. from the University of Mississippi, specializing in school psychology. Dr. Doebler received his B.A. from Grace College in Indiana. Dr. Doebler has served on the Shelby County Board of Education since 1988. He has served as Board President for 17 years. Dr. Doebler has been married for 44 years to Sherrie Doebler and they have four daughters and seven grandchildren.

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Dr. Lee Doebler - President

Mr. Steve Martin - Vice President

Terms: 1988-94; 1994-2000; 2000-06; 2006-12 Mr. Steve Martin is a Realtor速 with Weichert Realtors/Access Realty. He received his B.S. in Communications & Journalism from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Mr. Martin has served on the Shelby County Board of Education since 1988. He has served as Vice President for 15 years. Mr. Martin has been married for 41 years to Linda Martin and they have two daughters.

Ms. Anne Glass

Term: 2004-10 Ms. Anne Glass is a Tax Professional with H&R Block. She attended Phoenix College and Arizona State University receiving a Theater Arts degree. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from UAB with a BA in Philosophy and currently is attending Birmingham School of Law. Ms. Glass is married to Paul Glass Jr. and they have one son. Ms. Glass was elected to the Shelby County Board of Education in November 2004.

Ms. Peg Hill

Terms: 2002-08; 2008-14 Ms. Peg Hill is a retired principal and teacher with Shelby County Schools.

She received her EdS, MEd and BS from the University of Montevallo.

She is currently on the board of Leadership Shelby County, a member of the Columbiana Kiwanis Club and an ambassador for the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Hill has served on the Shelby County Board of Education since 2002.

Dr. David Nichols

Term: 2004-10 Dr. David Nichols is a retired educator/administrator. He was Associate Dean for Student Services and Values Advocacy at Samford University.

He received his Ed.D. from the University of Alabama. He received his M.Ed. and B.A. from the University of Montevallo. Prior to his election to the Board of Education, he served on the Shelby County Planning Commission. Dr. Nichols is married to Dr. Teresa Nichols and they have one daughter and one son. Dr. Nichols was elected to the Shelby County Board of Education in November 2004.

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Instructional Programs Shelby County Schools offer comprehensive instructional programs for students in grades K-12.

Alabama Reading Initiative All elementary and intermediate schools are ARI trained.

The Montevallo schools are ARI trained at all three grade levels — elementary, middle and high.

Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative

Several schools in Shelby County have become AMSTI sites. Those schools include Calera Elementary, Meadow View Elementary, Montevallo Elementary, Oak Mountain Elementary, Shelby Elementary, Wilsonville Elementary, Chelsea Intermediate, Thompson Intermediate, Valley Intermediate, Calera Middle, Chelsea Middle, Montevallo Middle, Pelham High, and Vincent Middle/High.

Advanced and Gifted Programs

Shelby County has gifted education programs at all three grade levels - elementary, middle and high. Advanced, Honors, and Advanced Placement courses are also offered, starting in middle school and continuing through high school. Shelby County has Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit agreements with Jefferson State Community College, Central Alabama Community College, Wallace Community College, The University of Montevallo and The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Students can enroll in college level courses for dual enrollment and possible dual enrollment/dual credit for both high school and college. Opportunities for distance learning courses in-system &/or through the state ACCESS program are also available.

Career and Technical Education

Students in Shelby County Schools who plan carefully may be placed in high-wage, high-skill, or high-demand occupations by participating in Career and Technical Education. CTE programs are in all middle schools, high schools, and at the School of Technology. Gone are the days of “trade” or “vocational” schools. The programs are much more technical, rigorous, relevant, and aligned with Business/Industry Standards for the workforce of tomorrow.

Students have an opportunity to enter the job market with a high-paying skill or they may continue their education.

Many of the programs offer articulation and/or dual credit with neighboring postsecondary community colleges.

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Library Media Services

Shelby County offers Library Media Centers and Library Media Specialists at all elementary, middle and high schools.

The school district has also implemented a new competition called Battle of the Books. Six-member teams of middle and high school students compete against each other in a scholars bowl type format based on eight books that have been pre-selected for them to read and discuss.

Fine Arts

Shelby County Schools has a strong emphasis on fine arts in all schools including music, art, and drama. Students who excel in the arts have the opportunity to showcase their talents through various band competitions, choral festivals, the Shelby County Showcase of Bands, the Superintendent’s Art Show and drama productions.

English-as-a-Second Language

The ESL Department of Shelby County Schools supports the mission of Shelby County Schools, which recognizes the diverse student population of the school district and seeks to educate all students by facilitating, advocating for, and leading in the appropriate instruction of English language learners, national origin minority, and immigrant students. Additionally, the ESL Department aids all schools and the school district in communicating with families in a language they understand in order to ensure parental and student understanding of school culture and rules, parental involvement, instructional goals and objectives, as well as student achievement.

Federal Programs

Title I provides federal aid money to school districts around the country based on the number of low-income families in the district. Each school district uses Title I funds to pay for extra educational services for children. The purpose of Title I is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and state academic assessments. Shelby County currently has six elementary schools receiving Title I funding.

Guidance and Testing

The Shelby County Comprehensive School Counseling and Guidance Program seeks to provide all students with the skills necessary to achieve academic, career, personal and social success. Shelby County counselors work as collaborative partners in education with students, parents, teachers, school administrators and community members to ensure that all students maximize their potential and become productive members of society.

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Capital Improvement Projects The Shelby County School District has several capital improvement projects that have recently been completed or are still ongoing. These projects include a 23 classroom addition and cafeteria expansion at Thompson High School. The cafeteria expansion and 11 classrooms were completed and in use since January.

An additional 12 classrooms in a two-story addition will be ready for the opening of the 2010-2011 school year.

Other projects that were completed over the summer include a 15 classroom addition and external front entrance renovation at Valley Elementary and 6 additional classrooms for the Linda Nolen Learning Center.

Linda Nolen Learning Center

Thompson High School

Valley Elementary School

Ongoing projects include the addition of 8 classrooms at Chelsea High School, 15 classrooms at Creek View Elementary, 8 classrooms at Meadow View Elementary and 8 classrooms and a cafeteria expansion at Pelham High School.

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Valley Elementary School

School Directory

Central Office Directory

Directory of Schools

Shelby County Schools Central Office 410 East College Street P.O. Box 1910 Columbiana, AL 35051 205.682.7000 Superintendent – Randy Fuller Deputy Superintendent – John Wright Assistant Superintendent/Personnel – Jim Miller Assistant Superintendent/Operation – Tom Ferguson Assistant Superintendent/Instruction – Dr. Charlotte Draper-Miller Assistant Superintendent/Finance – Gary McCombs Administration Bus Transportation Child Nutrition Program/Cafeterias/Food Service Community Education ESL Finance/Accounting Instructional Services Center Guidance/Testing Health Services Human Resources Maintenance Payroll Public Relations Special Services Student Services Teacher Resource Center (TRC) Technology

School Alternative School Calera Elementary Calera Middle Calera High Chelsea Park Elementary Chelsea Intermediate Chelsea Middle Chelsea High Columbiana Middle Creek View Elementary Elvin Hill Elementary Helena Elementary Helena Intermediate Helena Middle Inverness Elementary Linda Nolen Learning Center Meadow View Elementary Montevallo Elementary Montevallo Middle Montevallo High Mt. Laurel Elementary Oak Mountain Elementary Oak Mountain Intermediate Oak Mountain Middle Oak Mountain High Pelham High Riverchase Middle School of Technology Shelby Elementary Shelby County High Thompson Intermediate Thompson Middle Thompson 6th Grade Center Thompson High Valley Elementary Valley Intermediate Vincent Elementary Vincent Middle/High Wilsonville Elementary

Principal Mark Isley Linda Chesler Brent Copes Richard Bishop Jeanette Campisi-Snider Stephanie Herring Bill Harper Jay Peoples Christie Muehlbauer Joyce Dixon Betsy Hillman Mary Cooper Wayne Williams Jenni Goolsby Christine Hoffman Michele Shepherd Jody Brewer Annie McClain Shelia Lewis Derek Dearman Angela Walker Jeanette Darby Linda Maxwell Larry Haynes Joan Doyle Bob Lavett Charles Smith Tim Elliff Stacy Aderholt Gene Rogers Ke’Andrea Jones Melissa Youngblood Brent Tolbert Robin Thomas Debbie Scarbrough Dana Payne Beverly Miller Gary Minnick Rosemary Liveoak

682.7128 682.7012 682.7125 682.7013 682.7048 682.7035 682.7059 682.7130 682.6531 682.5958 682.5947 682.7015 682.5900 682.5913 682.6552 682.7016 682-7100 682.7021 682.7084 682.5850 682.7046 682.5920 682.5620

Address 601 First Street S., Alabaster 855 10th Street, Calera 8454 Hwy. 31 South, Calera 100 Calera Eagle Drive, Calera 9000 Chelsea Park Trail, Chelsea 2315 Hwy. 39, Chelsea 2321 Hwy. 39, Chelsea 10510 Hwy. 11, Chelsea 222 Joinertown Rd., Columbiana 8568 Hwy. 17, Maylene 201 Washington St., Columbiana 87 Third St., Helena 3500 Hwy. 52, Helena 1299 Hillsboro Pkwy, Helena 5251 Valleydale Rd., Birmingham 2280 Hwy 35, Pelham 2800 Smokey Road, Alabaster 171 Jeter Cir., Montevallo 235 Samford St., Montevallo 980 Oak St., Montevallo 1 Jefferson Place, Bham 5640 Cahaba Valley Rd., Bham 5486 Caldwell Mill Rd., Bham 5650 Cahaba Valley Rd., Bham 5476 Caldwell Mill Rd., Bham 2500 Panther Cir., Pelham 853 Willow Oak Dr., Bham 701 Hwy. 70, Columbiana 19099 Hwy. 145, Shelby 101 Washington St., Columbiana 10019 Hwy. 119, Alabaster 1509 Kent Dairy Rd., Alabaster 10111 Hwy, 119, Alabaster 100 Warrior Dr., Alabaster 310 Opportunity Dr.,Pelham 2200 Hwy. 33, Pelham 40800 Hwy. 25, Vincent 42505 Hwy. 25, Vincent 71 School St., Wilsonville

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Phone 682.5910 682.6120 682.6140 682.6100 682.6700 682.7220 682.7210 682.7200 682.6610 682.5730 682.6620 682.5540 682.5520 682.5300 682.5240 682.5800 682.5740 682.6420 682.6410 682.6400 682.7230 682.5230 682.5220 682.5210 682.5200 682.5500 682.5510 682.6650 682.6630 682.6600 682.5720 682.5710 682.5790 682.5700 682.5550 682.5530 682.7320 682.7300 682.6640

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Shelby County Schools on the web

In this age of computers and lightning-quick information, learn all about the school district online at www.shelbyed.k12.al.us. Visitors can find the most comprehensive information available at Shelby County schools. The website covers a broad range of information about the school district, ranging from schools, transportation, board meeting dates/ agendas, financial information, and much more. The site also has links centered on the needs of parents, students, employees and the community as well as an interactive calendar of upcoming events.

The Shelby County School District website has been recognized by the Alabama School Community Information Network for the second year in a row as the top website of all 132 school districts for keeping students, parents, employees and other stakeholders informed.

The website also earned a special commendation from the AdvancED Quality Assurance Review Team for District Accreditation, who praised the school district for “developing and maintaining an exemplary district website which serves as an excellent informational tool for all stakeholders and the community.�

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calendar art | community | fairs | music | parades | school | theatre

AUGUST

Park. Visit alapark.

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information.

Music on Main 6 Columbiana Street on Friday Nights 7 p.m. of God performed at South 10 Agnes City Theater, call 616-1718. in Nature event at the 7 Art campground pavilion at Oak Paws for the Mountain State Park. Event 11 Second–annual Cause 5K Fun Run/Pet Walk. begins at 10 a.m. Visit alapark. com/OakMountain for more Creek Vineyards Grape information.

18 Morgan Stomp.

Novella Club’s 15th– 7 Columbiana Days: 6–mile excursion annual Antique, Arts & Crafts 18 Steam from Heart of Dixie Railroad.

Charity Show 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.

Annual Shelby County Sheror Caton Moore, 11 Author 20 Sixty-first Fair – entertainment, booths, writer of “Treasures in an Alabama attic: Adventures of a doll from the past,” at the Columbiana Public Library at 10:30 a.m. $5 per child. For more info, 669-5812.

contests, educational exhibits and of course lots of rides.

uEvery Saturday and Sunday Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum Pumpkin Patch Express. uEvery Saturday through October - afternoon Train Events at Ozan Winery include souvenir wine tasting, gourmet box lunch and train excursion. For more info call (205) 668-6926 or e–mail Info@ozanwine.com.

4 Alabaster Christmas Parade.

Wildlife Center’s 4 Alabama Holiday Craft & Bake Sale –

gingerbread owls, handmade Christmas wreaths an ornaments will all be for sale from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Call 663-7930 or visit Awrc. org for more information.

40th–annual Christmas 4 Helena’s Parade at 2 p.m.

11-13, 18-20: The Polar NOVEMBER 4 4-6, Express at Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum.

Moss Rock Festival – art, 6 green living, food, etc. at this 10 Best Christmas Pagaent Ever celebration of nature from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

performed at South City Theater, call 616-1718.

County Veterans Day Christmas parade – 7 Shelby 11 Westover Ceremony and Tribute on the enjoy an old–fashioned parade Shelby County Courthouse lawn from 1-2 p.m.

Holiday Street Party 18 Montevallo at 3 p.m.; Christmas parade at 6 p.m. on Main Street.

Fishing at Aldridge 25 Kids’/Family Gardens – prizes given for largest 21 Alabama Civic Chorale performs Handel’s Messiah at Riverchase fish and most fish caught. Event

followed by the unveiling of a historic marker at Mt Zion Church. Event begins at 10 a.m.

on the Creek in 11 Christmas Montevallo – thousands of lights and scenes transform Orr Park into a winter wonderland.

United Methodist Church. at the University begins at 8 a.m.

17 Commencement school day for Shelby Performance is free and open to of Montevallo.

12 First County Schools the public from 3-4:30 p.m.

The 19th Annual Shootout at City of Chelsea Christmas parade 30 Farmlinks will be held Sept.

18 Lives performed at South SCS and HCS Thanksgiving at 10 a.m.

13 Private 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 24 City Theatre, call 616-1718.

Break (schools and offices benefiting the King’s Ranch and Music on Main 13 Columbiana Street on Friday Nights 7 p.m. of Alabama at Oak 14 Geology Mountain State Park. Visit alapark.com/OakMountain more information.

& 14 Music Vineyards Winery.

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Fireworks in the at Morgan Creek

and forklores at 21 Storytelling Oak Mountain State Park. Visit alapark.com/OakMountain more information.

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26 30 UM classes begin

Take Flight Week — Extended Orientation

SEPTEMBER 3

Cars by the Creek in Montevallo – Prizes awarded to top 20 cars and top 10 trucks. Bring your family for this all day event which will include a Catfish Rodeo.

at 4 Stargazing State Park.

Oak Mountain Visit alapark. com/OakMountain for more information.

Nature walk at Oak Mountain

Hannah Homes. For more info, visit Kingsranch.org.

OCTOBER an Outdoors-Woman 1 Becoming at 4H Center in Columbiana.

1 Hoover Scarecrows in the Garden.

Patch Express – kids 1 Pumpkin can enjoy a jumpstation, coloring and the chance to pick their own pumpkin.

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Ten Little Indians performed at South City Theater, call 6161718.

closed), Hilltop Montessori closed, OLV closed.

26 Thanksgiving Day Polar Express at Heart of 27 The Dixie Railroad Museum.

29 Vincent Christmas parade.

DECEMBER

Tour of Homes and 4 Columbiana Christmas parade: Select homes

will be decorated for the holiday season and open for viewing while several downtown shops will run specials.

JANUARY

1 New Years Day

FEBRUARY 2 Groundhog Day Can’t Take It With You 4 You performed at South City Theater, call 616-1718.

14 Valentine’s Day

Shelby Chamber of 9 South Commerce Creative Arts, Antiques and Business Show.

Shelby County Exhibition Center 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

South Shelby Senior Pageant 16 Ms. – This pageant for women 60 and

older will be held at new Life Assembly Church at 2 p.m. It is sponsored by the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce and is a preliminary for Ms. Senior Alabama.

29 Columbiana Monster Walk.

Downtown Trick-or30 Montevallo Treat 3-5 pm on Main Street.

Blown glass hangs from a display at the Montevallo Arts Festival. The city hosts the festival, which draws about 100 artists and vendors each year in April.

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16 Mardi Gras 17 Ash Wednesday

Buster Britton memorial Play V performed at South 11 2011 24 Short Triathlon at Oak Mountain State City Theater, call 616-1718. park - One of the longest running triathlons in Alabama. Great for God and Country 25 Wilsonville veterans of the sport to test their celebration.

MARCH

speed and for a beginner racer to enjoy challenging but not long race distances. Event runs from 7:30 a.m.-noon.

Trip To Bountiful performed 11 The at South City Theater, call 616-

24 Columbiana - Liberty Day

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County Schools Spring 14 Shelby Break.

17 St. Patrick’s Day 20 First day of Spring.

Alabama Multisport 26 Powerman Weekend - Powerman Alabama

Historical interpreter takes part in American Village’s annual Blue Star Salute. The event honors veterans and current members of the United States armed services.

Duathlon Amateur Competition (10k/60k/10k) PowerKids Duathlon (varying distances) Trail Run (8k) XTERRA OffRoad Duathlon (8k/17mi/2k).

SUNDAY EVENTS: Double Oak Duathlon (2.5k/20k/2.5k) Team Magic Signature Duathlon (5k/40k/5k). Info: 908–5970.

uAlabaster CityFest (first or second weekend in June) uJune through August - Helena movies in the park

The Alabama 4-H Center 205-669-4241 www.alabama4hcenter.org

APRIL 1 April Fool’s Day Rainmaker performed at 8 The South City Theater, call 616-

Dancers with the Alabama Youth Ballet perform the annual production of The Nutcracker. This holiday tradition twakes place at Pelham High School each year.

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Shelby County Hoover Day – citywide 26 seniors graduate.

30 Celebrate celebration held at Veteran’s Park on Valleydale Road including inflatables, vendors, food and entertainment from 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

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JUNE

On The 22nd Floor 3 Laughter performed at South City Theater,

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