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VISITORS AND NEWCOMERS GUIDE
2016-2017
Quality classrooms
Learn about county’s school systems
Read up
A look at local libraries
Getting settled
Staying active
Your guide as a newcomer
History comes alive
American Village offers glimpse of colonial past
Enjoy the outdoors here
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EDITOR’S NOTE
VISITORS AND NEWCOMERS GUIDE
SHELBY COUNTY 2016-2017
EDITORIAL Graham Brooks
Molly Davidson Baker Ellis Jessa Pease Emily Sparacino Neal Wagner PRODUCTION Jamie Dawkins
Layken Gibbs Keith McCoy MARKETING Kristy Brown
Christy Coleman Ashley Duckett Kari George Daniel Holmes Rhett McCreight Meagan Mims Kim McCulla Stacey Meadows April Spivey ADMINISTRATION Tim Prince
Katie McDowell Mary Jo Eskridge Hailey Dolbare
Visitors Guide is published yearly by Shelby County Newspapers, Inc., P.O. Box 947, Columbiana, AL 35051. The magazine is published in April and available year-round through Alabama welcome centers, Shelby County area chambers of commerce, and local businesses and organizations. Additional copies may be purchased by calling the SCNI office at 205-669-3131, or by emailing circulation@shelbycountyreporter.com. Reproduction in whole or in part without express written permission is prohibited. Please address all correspondence (including but not limited to letters, story ideas and requests to reprint materials) to: Editor, Shelby County Newspapers, Inc., P.O. Box 947, Columbiana, AL 35051.
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ver the years, more and more people have begun discovering what was once a hidden jewel in central Alabama: Shelby County. As the word has spread, Shelby County’s population has exploded – growing more than 44 percent from 143,293 residents in 2000 to more than 206,000 residents as of the most recent census estimates. The county’s growth has been fueled by many factors, including excellent school systems, a plethora of recreational offerings, community festivals galore and so much more. Shelby County truly offers something for everyone. Enjoy being in the middle of it all while being just outside of a major city? Shelby County has it. Enjoy a more down-home, slow-paced life relaxing on a lake? Shelby County’s got that too. The educational systems in Shelby County are among the best the state has to offer. Whether it’s the Shelby County School System, the Alabaster City School System, the Hoover City School System, the Pelham City School System or any one of the county’s excellent private schools, you can be sure your kids are in good hands. Whether you’re a new or lifelong resident, the county has plenty of entertainment offerings. Why not take a trip to Oak Mountain State Park – Alabama’s largest – catch an event sponsored by the Shelby County Arts Council or visit the American Village? There’s a reason Shelby County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Alabama. Just visiting for a weekend? We hope you enjoy your time here. Just moved to Shelby County? Welcome home.
MANAGING EDITOR ON THE COVER
Shelby County offers a plethora of activities for families of all ages, such as a wealth of parks. Whether you’ve lived here all your life, or if you’ve recently moved: Welcome home. Cover design: Jamie Dawkins Photography: Kevin McKee
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME TO SHELBY COUNTY ................ 5
EAT FRESH ................................................ 35
LEARN ABOUT COUNTY’S HISTORY, LOCATION AND DEMOGRAPHICS
COUNTY OFFERS PLENTY OF FARMERS’ MARKETS FOR FOLKS WHO CRAVE FRESHNESS
MUNICIPALITIES ......................................... 8
HISTORY COMES ALIVE ............................ 38
EIGHTEEN MUNICIPALITIES FALL WITHIN SHELBY COUNTY’S BORDERS
MONTEVALLO’S AMERICAN VILLAGE OFFERS LOOK INTO AMERICA’S EARLY DAYS
STAY ACTIVE ............................................... 9
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT .................... 42
WHATEVER OUTDOOR ACTIVITY YOU’RE INTO, SHELBY COUNTY’S GOT YOU COVERED
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING EXCITING TO DO? LOOK NO FURTHER
LOTS TO SEE AND DO ........................................ 14
MEDICAL AND WELLNESS ........................ 45
SEE SHELBY COUNTY’S LIST OF ATTRACTIONS
SHELBY COUNTY OFFERS A GAMUT OF HEALTH CARE OPTIONS
FORE! ........................................................ 18 CHECK OUT SHELBY COUNTY’S PUBLIC AND PRIVATE GOLF COURSES
WORSHIP IN SHELBY COUNTY ....................... 60
SERVING OUR STUDENTS ................................. 20
ACCOMMODATIONS ................................ 64
GET AN OVERVIEW OF THE COUNTY’S PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS
COUNTY OFFERS HOTELS AND CONFERENCE CENTERS FOR GROUPS OF ANY SIZE
PREPARED FOR THE JOURNEY.................. 23
GETTING SETTLED .................................... 66
THE SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM OFFERS QUALITY EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTY
NEW TO THE COUNTY? SEE WHAT STEPS YOU SHOULD TAKE TO GET SETTLED INTO YOUR NEW HOME
CENTERS OF THE COMMUNITY ................ 27
IMPORTANT NUMBERS ............................. 68
BOOKWORMS HAVE PLENTY OF OPTIONS WITH COUNTY’S LIBRARIES
SEE THE IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS FOR VISITORS, NEWCOMERS AND LONGTIME RESIDENTS
CHAMPIONS OF OUR FUTURE .................. 29
LAY OF THE LAND ................................................. 70
ALABASTER CITY SCHOOLS SERVES STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY AT SIX SCHOOLS
HOW IS SHELBY COUNTY LAID OUT?
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COUNTY OFFERS PLENTY OF HOUSES OF WORSHIP
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elcome to Shelby County, one of the fastest-growing counties in Alabama. Situated in the central part of the state at the base of the Appalachian Mountains, Shelby County offers a vast array of attractions and natural resources for visitors to enjoy. High-ranking schools, recreational facilities, businesses and a healthy real estate market are just a few amenities that draw families to the area year after year. Explore nature at its finest at the 10,000-acre Oak Mountain State Park, the largest state park in Alabama.
Go fishing or take a relaxing boat ride on Lay Lake or the Cahaba River. Step back in time and learn more about the country’s rich history at the American Village in Montevallo. Take a walk on the picturesque campus of the University of Montevallo. See local artists’ vibrant masterpieces at one of many art galleries. Browse clothing, jewelry, home decor and much more at the many local boutiques along each city’s Main Street. See what Shelby County has to offer and why so many people call it home. VISITORS GUIDE SHELBY COUNTY | 5
DRIVING DISTANCES
NASHVILLE, TN 210 MILES 3 HOURS
Located in the center of the state, Shelby County offers easy access to major metropolitan centers and tourist destinations throughout the Southeast. Atlanta, GA 158 miles 2 hours
Dallas, TX 638 miles 9 hours
Birmingham, AL 21 miles 28 minutes
Destin, FL 234 miles 4 hours
Charleston, SC 475 miles 7 hours
Houston, TX 668 miles 9 hours
Montgomery, AL 63 miles 1 hours
Charlotte, NC 402 miles 6 hours
Memphis, TN 356 miles 4 hours
Nashville, TN 210 miles 3 hours
New Orleans, LA 346 miles 5 hours
Chattanooga, TN 162 miles 2 hours
Mobile, AL 239 miles 3 hours
Orlando, FL 539 miles 8 hours
Savannah, GA 405 miles 6 hours
BIRMINGHAM, AL 21 MILES 28 MINUTES
CHARLOTTE, NC 402 MILES 6 HOURS
MOBILE, AL 239 MILES 3 HOURS
DESTIN, FL 234 MILES 4 HOURS
Travel times estimated using Google Maps. Starting location is Pelham.
WEATHER
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Average High Average Low
Average
Precipitation (inches)
54 59 67 74 82 88 91 91 85 75 65 56
44 48 55.5 62.5 71 78 81.5 81 74.5 64 54.5 46
4.84 4.7 5.23 4.38 4.99 4.38 4.8 3.93 3.9 3.44 4.85 4.45
34 37 44 51 60 68 72 71 64 53 44 36
ANNUAL 73.9 52.8 63.4 53.89
Source: The Weather Channel
Average High Average Low Average Precipitation (inches)
COME SEE
IRON MAN 205.933.1409 1701 Valley View Drive Birmingham, AL 35209
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POPULATION
HISTORY OF THE COUNTY
206,655
FEMALE 51.2%
19 and under: 27.9%
20-29 years: 12.2%
30-39 years: 15%
MALE 48.8%
40-49 years: 15.3%
50-59 years: 13.7%
60-69 70 and years: older: 9.2% 6.7%
AGE BREAKDOWN Demographic information from U.S. Census, 2010 and 2014 estimates.
Shelby County was established in 1818 by an act of the Alabama Territorial General Assembly from former Creek Indian territory ceded in the Treaty of Fort Jackson in August 1814. The county is named after Isaac Shelby, a Revolutionary War hero and the first governor of Kentucky, and comprises about 808 square miles of land. As one of seven counties comprising the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area, Shelby County is bounded by Jefferson and St. Clair counties to the north, Talladega and Coosa counties to the east and Chilton and Bibb counties to the south and southwest. Two major rivers – the Coosa and the Cahaba – are located in Shelby County. According to the 1820 Shelby County census records, the county’s population was 2,492 two years after its formation. Today, more than 206,000 people make up the county’s population, according to the 2016 U.S. Census estimate. About 68 percent of the population is incorporated into 17 municipalities. Shelby County boasts direct access to three major roadways, U.S. 280, Interstate 65 and U.S. 31. The county consistently has ranked as the best location in Alabama to raise a family. Other major amenities include a general aviation airport, a hospital and 14 senior centers. Overall, Shelby County affords residents of all ages a high-quality place to live, work and enjoy life. History and general information about Shelby County in part by Bobby Joe Seales and County Manager Alex Dudchock.
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MUNICIPALITIES
MUNICIPALITIES AND COMMUNITIES IN SHELBY COUNTY ALABASTER
HARPERSVILLE
MONTEVALLO
WESTOVER
BIRMINGHAM
HELENA
MT LAUREL
WILSONVILLE
Incorporated 1953 Population: 31,342 City Hall 1953 Municipal Way Alabaster, AL 35007 205-664-6800 Cityofalabaster.com Incorporated 1871 Population: 212,237 710 North 20th Street Birmingham, AL 35203 205-254-2294 Birminghamal.gov
CALERA
Incorporated 1893 Population: 12,756 City Hall 10947 Alabama 25 Calera, AL 35040 205-668-3500 CityofCalera.org
CHELSEA
Incorporated 1996 Population: 11,277 City Hall 11611 Highway 280 Chelsea, Al 35043 205-678-8455 Cityofchelsea.com
COLUMBIANA
Incorporated 1837 Population: 4,208 City Hall 107 Mildred Street Columbiana, AL 35051 205-669-5800 Cityofcolumbiana.com
Incorporated 1944 Population: 1,676 Town Hall 83 Town Hall Lane Harpersville, AL 35078 205-672-9961 Townofharpersville.com Incorporated 1917 Population: 17,560 City Hall 816 Shelby County 52 E Helena, AL 35080 205-663-2161 Cityofhelena.org
HOOVER
Incorporated 1967 Population: 84,126 City Hall 100 Municipal Lane Hoover, AL 35216 205-444-7500 Hooveral.org
INDIAN SPRINGS VILLAGE
Incorporated 1990 Population: 2,499 Town Hall 2635 Cahaba Valley Road Indian Springs, AL 35124 Indianspringsvillage.org
LEEDS
Incorporated 1877 Population: 11,907 City Hall 1040 Park Drive Leeds, AL 35094 205-699-2585 Leedsalabama.gov
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Incorporated 1817 Population: 6,575 City Hall 545 Main Street Montevallo, AL 35115 205-665-2555 Cityofmontevallo.com Incorporated 1998 Population: 489 5 Mt Laurel Ave. Birmingham, AL 35242 205-408-8696 Mtlaurel.com
PELHAM
Incorporated 1964 Population: 22,289 City Hall 3162 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 205-620-6400 Pelhamonline.com
VESTAVIA HILLS
Incorporated 1946 Population: 34,033 City Hall 1032 Montgomery Hwy Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 (205) 978-0100 Vhal.org
VINCENT
Incorporated 1887 Population: 2,082 City Hall 25 Florey Street Vincent, AL 35178 205-672-2261 Townofvincent.com
Incorporated 2001 Population: 1,387 City Hall 3312 Westover Road Westover, AL 35147 205-678-3375 Westoveralabama.org Incorporated 1897 Population: 1,939 Town Hall 9905 North Main Street Wilsonville, AL 35186 205-669-6180 Wilsonvilleal.com
WILTON
Incorporated 1918 Population: 687 Town Hall 100 Depot Street Wilton, AL 35187 (205) 665-2021
Get outside and stay active Story by NEAL WAGNER
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helby County offers a wide range of activities for outdoor aficionados looking to stay active. Whether you’re into mountain biking, horseback riding, disc golf or spending time with your canine friend, Shelby County has something for you. OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham offers several different activities that will provide hours of outdoor fun, no matter what you like to do. The Petting Farm at Oak Mountain is open 9
a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays. The farm is home to many animals, including goats, sheep, ducks, peacocks, donkeys and more. OMSP also has about 25 miles of hiking trails varying in length and difficulty. The trails include the white trail, the blue trail, the yellow trail, the green trail, the lake trail and the Wildlife Center trail. These trails range from 0.3 miles long to 8 miles one-way. The Wildlife Center trail leads from the beach to the wildlife center and treetop nature trail that consists of an elevated boardwalk with cages housing birds of prey that have been rehabilitated after being injured. The trail is 0.3 miles long. Oak Mountain State Park also has trails VISITORS GUIDE SHELBY COUNTY | 9
specifically for mountain biking. The Double Oak trail is specifically built for bike riding. It is approximately 22 miles, but it is still growing. This trail was featured on the “Epic Rides” list from the International Mountain Bike Association in November of 2010. Horse owners can also take advantage of the park’s specially designated horseback-riding trail: The 15-mile long orange trail. This trail traverses many types of terrain from lakeside to hardwood forests to pine studded ridges. 10 | VISITORS GUIDE SHELBY COUNTY
Horse owners can ride for free after paying park admission. Guided trail rides are not offered at the park. There are two beaches at Oak Mountain. One is a public beach and the other is located in the campground for camper use only. There is no lifeguard on duty. Boats are available to rent either at the marina or the back gate. All boat rentals require a renter who is at least 16 years old. At the marina, visitors can rent pedal boats,
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5521 Cahaba Valley Road near Heardmont Park (205) 439-5500 www.northshelbylibrary.org
one- or two-person kayaks or canoes for $14 per hour per boat. Standup paddleboards can also be rented for $22 per hour. At the back gate lake, you can rent at-bottom boats for $17 a day, canoes or kayaks for $14 per hour per boat or a canoe for all day for $27. Oak Mountain State Park is home to three lakes stocked with largemouth bass, bream, catfish and crappie. Fishing is allowed year-round, but state law requires all fishers have a valid Alabama fishing license. John boats can be rented or you can bring your own boat with an electric-powered trolling motor. Gasoline motors are not allowed. VISITORS GUIDE SHELBY COUNTY | 11
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Alabama’s first and only cable watersports park, Flip Side Watersports, is located in Oak Mountain State Park’s back lake. Cable passes are $15 per hour, $25 for two hours, $35 for four hours or $45 for a day pass. Equipment, such as wakeboards, helmets and vests, is also available to rent. Oak Mountain also has a BMX Bike track, several geocaching points, cabins, and campgrounds. Entrance admission for the park is free for children 3 or younger, $2 for children 4-11 and for senior adults 62 and older and $5 for visitors between the ages of 12 and 61. VETERANS PARK- ALABASTER Veterans Park, off of Alabama 119 in Alabaster, also offers a gamut of outdoor activities. The Beneful Dream Dog Park opened in July 2012 after a local resident won a Beneful contest. The dog park is carpeted with synthetic turf and features separate areas for small and large dogs, splash pads, tunnels, hoops, a miniature fetch field, a walking course and more. DIY Network star Jason Cameron designed the park. Veterans Park also offers a skate park open Wednesdays through Fridays from 4-8 p.m., on
Saturdays from noon-8 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 p.m.-8 p.m. On weekdays, admission cost is $1 per day and on weekends it is $2 per day. Helmets with a chin strap are required, as is a current waiver. Veterans Park also offers an 18-hole disc golf course open from sunrise to sunset. The terrain is lightly wooded and mostly flat. INVERNESS/ HIGHWAY 280 The Inverness Disc Golf Course, located off of Inverness Parkway, also caters to participants in this growing sport. The Inverness Disc Golf Course offers 18 holes with five holes being less than 300 feet, six being between 300 and 400 feet and seven being more than 400 feet. This course is free to the public and is open from sunrise to sunset. Cahaba Beach Dog Park and Doggie Care is also located in the U.S. 280 area. It is a member-only facility that offers a 3-acre dog park. Membership costs $15 a month for single-dog families or $20 a month for families with multiple dogs. Threemonth, six-month and 12-month park pass packages are also available. Cahaba Beach Dog Park and Doggie Care also offers grooming, doggie daycare, boarding, training and agility training.
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ATTRACTIONS
PARKS ABBY WOOLEY PARK
720 Park Road Alabaster, AL 35007 664-6840 Cityofalabaster.com Amenities include a playground, basketball court, swings, picnic table, restrooms, and quartermile walking track.
AKRIDGE ARBORETUM PARK
1965 14th Street Calera, AL 35040 668-3884 Cityofcalera.org The Akridge Arboretum Park is a one acre park that was established in 1993 and developed around the Historic Presbyterian Church which is now used for weddings and reunions.
ALABASTER MUNICIPAL PARK
500 Warrior Drive Alabaster, AL 35007 664-6800 Cityofalabaster.com Amenities include four lighted tennis courts, two beach volleyball courts, 12 soccer fields, lighted practice field, two pavilions, grills, picnic tables, playground, restrooms and a snack bar for soccer games.
ALMONT PARK
255 Davis-Hawkins Street Montevallo, AL 35115 991-2015 Shelbycountyalabama.org The Almont Park property was donated to Shelby County by the Shelby County Board of Education. The park was financed and built, and is maintained by Shelby County.
BEESWAX CREEK PARK
245 Beeswax Park Road Columbiana, AL 35051 991-2015 Shelbycountyalabama.org Beeswax Creek Park is located on Lay Lake and has many water based amenities such as two paved boat launch facilities with a pier, two floating fishing piers; one is handicap accessible, two picnic pavilions, and benches along the lake
front with grills, a basketball court, a walking trail and restrooms.
BOB BOLTON FIELD
202 Washington Street Columbiana, AL 35051 663-4542 Cityofcolumbiana.com Amenities include a softball field, playground area, pavilion, baseball field, four lighted tennis courts and a recreation building.
BUCK CREEK PARK
701 6th Ave SW Alabaster, AL 35007 664-6840 Cityofalabaster.com Amenities include three softball fields, a football field with press box, eight picnic tables, a quarter-mile walking track with exercise stations and linear park, a concession stand with attached pavilion with six picnic tables, a gazebo, restrooms, a drinking fountain and two parking lots.
CAHABA LILY PARK
3200 Highway 52 West Helena, AL 35080 663-2161 Cityofhelena.org Cahaba Lily Park offers amenities such as a children’s playground, swing set, restrooms, picnic areas, four pavilions with grills and lighted walking trails.
CARROLL PARK
Hwy 31 South Pelham, AL 35124 620-6426 Pelhamonline.com Carroll Park is in Pelham’s Chandalar subdivision, and features a recreation area and a picnic area.
CHELSEA RECREATIONAL PARK 2966 Hwy 39 Chelsea, AL 35043 678-7260 Cityofchelsea.com Park features baseball/softball fields, batting cage, soccer fields, children’s playground with swings, pavilions, lighted paved walking track and parking.
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COKER PARK
Hwy 72 Pelham, AL 35124 620-6426 Pelhamonline.com Park features a quarter-mile walking track, fitness area, playground and a picnic area.
COLUMBIANA SPORTS COMPLEX
basketball courts, a tot lot, three soccer fields, swings, a walking nature trail and restrooms.
FUN GO HOLLER PARK
100 Racquet Club Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 620-6400 Pelhamonline.com Fun Go Holler Park features a softball field with press box, children’s playground, lighted walking trail, basketball court and restrooms.
McDow Road Columbiana, AL 35051 669-5800 Cityofcolumbiana.com Amenities include four softball/ little league fields, concession stand in season, covered batting GEORGE DAILEY PARK cages, soccer/football field, 219 Selma Road playground and swing sets, Montevallo, AL 35115 lighted walking trails and two 665-9205 pavilions. Cityofmontevallo.com Among the park features are a CRESTVIEW tot lot, a picnic pavilion, swings NEIGHBORHOOD and a playground. PARK Bearden Road GEORGE W. ROY Pelham, AL 35124 RECREATIONAL PARK 620-6426 2465 2nd Ave N Pelhamonline.com Park features a playground and Calera, AL 35040 668-3500 picnic area. Cityofcalera.org Amenities include four picnic DEPOT PARK pavilions, half-mile walking 100 Depot Street trail, playground and swing set, Alabaster, AL 35007 restrooms and play meadow. 664-6840 Cityofalabaster.com GORMAN PARK Park features a pavilion, grills, lighted basketball courts and an 55 Vincent Park Road Vincent, AL 35178 open field. 672-2261 Townofvincent.com ECO PARK AT The park is on the Coosa River, UNIVERSITY LAKE and features a paved boat University of Montevallo ramp, fishing piers, group Station 6215 pavilion, picnic areas, swing set, Montevallo, AL 35115 restrooms and walking trail. 665-6215 Montevallo.edu HEARDMONT PARK Park features an amphitheater, 5458 Cahaba Valley Road golf, picnic, picnic shelter and walking trail. The installation of Birmingham, AL 35242 991-2015 the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Shelbycountyalabama.com of Alabama Fitness Trail at Park covers 74 acres, and UM’s University Lake has been includes the Oak Mountain completed. The trail is a 10 High School football stadium station par course that winds with rubberized track, nine through the woods next to the baseball/softball fields, three 16 acre lake. soccer fields, playground facilities, walking trails, four FOREST PARK AND RECREATIONAL AREA lighted tennis courts and a senior center located within the 100 Park Road park. Sterrett, AL 991-2015 Shelbycountyalabama.org Among the park features are
ATTRACTIONS
HELENA SPORTS COMPLEX
100 Helena Sports Complex Way Helena, AL 35080 621-9904 Cityofhelena.org Park includes four baseball fields and a football field.
HELMS PARK
450 Nevins Street Wilsonville, AL 669-6180 Wilsonvilleal.com Park features baseball fields and a concession stand.
HEROES PARK
1950 Butler Road Alabaster, AL 35007 664-6840 Cityofalabaster.com Park features a walking track, a playground and picnic tables.
J.W. DONAHOO PARK 3001 Sun Valley Rd Harpersville, AL 35078 672-9961 Townofharpersville.com Park features a lighted baseball field, tennis courts, playground, picnic areas, play meadow, pavilions and paved walking trail.
JOE TUCKER PARK
Hwy 52 East Helena, AL 35080 620-2877 Cityofhelena.org Park features picnic areas, lighted ball fields, lighted tennis courts, lighted paved walking track, playgrounds, fishing, pavilions and an open air chapel.
LIMESTONE PARK
2400 Hwy 31 South Alabaster, AL 664-6840 Cityofalabaster.com Park features a training facility, shooting range for police and fire, airstrip, pavilion, walking trails, nature area, picnic area and birding observation deck.
OAK MEADOW PARK 345 Hebb Road Wilsonville, AL 35186 669-6180 Wilsonvilleal.com Park features playground, swing set, picnic areas, play
meadow, pavilions, paved walking trail, soccer field and restrooms.
OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
200 Terrace Drive Pelham, AL 35124 620-2520 Alapark.com/parks Park is open daily from 7 a.m.7 p.m. Alabama’s largest state park offers vacation cottages, golf, pro shop with snack bar, improved camping, picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, mountain bike trails, backpacking, a demonstration farm and horseback riding and equestrian campground facilities.
OLIVER PARK
9758 Hwy 25 Calera, AL 35040 668-3500 Cityofcalera.org Park features four baseball fields, picnic pavilions, tennis and basketball courts, a nature trail, football and soccer practice fields and the Calera High School football stadium.
ORR PARK
Montevallo, AL 35115 665-9205 Cityofmontevallo.com Park features two playgrounds, six baseball/softball fields, a walking trail, a football field and a practice field.
PEA RIDGE COMMUNITY PARK
6161 Hwy 10 Montevallo, AL 35115 665-1469 The park features a walking trail, baseball field, playground and restroom facilities.
PELHAM CITY PARK
U.S. 31 South Pelham, AL 35124 620-6400 Pelhamonline.com Park features two playgrounds, six baseball/softball fields, a walking trail, a football field and a practice field, three concession stands with restroom facilities, six batting cages, 11 hard-surface tennis courts and tennis center. VISITORS GUIDE SHELBY COUNTY | 15
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SHELBY PARK
118 School Road Shelby, AL 35143 991-2015 Shelbycountyalabama.com Park features include a baseball/ softball field, a playground with swings and two picnic pavilions.
SONNY PENHALE PARK
1350 Penhale Parkway Helena, AL 621-9904 Cityofhelena.org Penhale Park serves as the city’s sports complex. The park has lighted baseball and soccer fields.
SPAIN PARK SPORTS COMPLEX
Valleydale Road Hoover, AL 444-7777 Hooveral.org Park features two baseball fields, two softball fields, public batting cages, and a children’s playground.
STEPHEN’S PARK
Highway 10 Montevallo, AL 665-9205 Cityofmontevallo.com Four Lighted Baseball/Softball Fields, Playground, Concession Stand, Fishing Lake, Walking/ Biking Trails, Four Batting Cages, Restrooms.
STERRETT PARK 520 Highway 469 Sterrett, AL 35147 670-6550
VANDIVER PARK
12177 Hwy 43 Vandiver, AL 35176 991-2015 Shelbycountyalabama.com Park is located next to the Vandiver Volunteer Fire Department and has a paved walking trail, a basketball court, a playground with swing sets, a play meadow and 4 picnic pavilions.
VETERANS PARK ALABASTER
7305 Hwy 119 Alabaster, AL 35007 664-6840 Park features five youth baseball/softball fields with a
concession stand and press box, two miles of lighted walking tracks with benches, regulation size skatepark, a bluebird trail, two playground areas, restrooms, nine pavilions available for rental, several play meadows, batting cages and an arbor.
TENNIS PELHAM RACQUET CLUB
4800 Valleydale Road Hoover, AL 35242 444-7500 Hooveral.org Park features 5K and 8K cross country courses, four beach volleyball courts, two pavilions, and two children’s playgrounds with swing sets.
100 Racquet Club Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 621-3380 Pelhamracquetclub.com The Racquet Club is open seven days a week. Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: Noon-6 p.m. The Pelham Racquet Club is a public tennis facility consisting of 20 clay courts and five hard courts, all lighted with above tournament grade lighting.
VINCENT MUNICIPAL PARK
PELHAM TENNIS CENTER
VETERANS PARK HOOVER
Highway 231 and Hwy 62 Vincent, AL 35178 672-2261 Townofvincent.com Park features baseball fields, walking track, picnic pavilion, and concessions in season.
WARRIOR PARK
100 City Park Lane Alabaster, AL 35007 664-6840 Cityofalabaster.com Park features four youth baseball/softball fields with press box, batting cages, concession stand in season, picnic tables, playground and restrooms.
WESTOVER PARK
3312 Westover Road Westover, AL 35147 678-3375 Westoveralabama.org Park features three youth soccer fields, playground, swings, lighted and paved walking trail, pavilions, restrooms and parking lot.
YELLOW LEAF PARK
McGowan Road Wilsonville, AL 35186 669-6180 Wilsonvilleal.com Park has a softball field with batting cages and a concession stand that operates during the season. Restrooms are located near the concession stand.
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315 Ball Park Road Pelham, AL 35124 620-6428 Pelhamracquetclub.com Tennis Center features nine hard, wheelchair-accessible courts all lighted with water coolers and player benches, club house complete with a full kitchen, fireplace and roomy sitting area and restrooms.
HEARDMONT PARK
5458 Cahaba Valley Road Birmingham, AL 35242 991-2015 Shelbycountyalabama.com Park includes four lighted tennis courts.
ALABASTER MUNICIPAL PARK
500 Warrior Drive Alabaster, AL 35007 664-6800 Cityofalabaster.com Amenities include four lighted tennis courts.
BOB BOLTON FIELD
202 Washington Street Columbiana, AL 35051 669-5800 Cityofcolumbiana.com Amenities include four lighted tennis courts.
J.W. DONAHOO PARK 3001 Sun Valley Rd Harpersville, AL 35078 672-9961 Townofharpersville.com Park features tennis courts.
JOE TUCKER PARK
Hwy 52 East Helena, AL 35080 621-9904 Cityofhelena.org Park features lighted tennis courts.
OLIVER PARK
Hwy 25 Calera, AL 35040 668-3500 Cityofcalera.org Park features tennis courts.
SWIMMING POOLS ALABASTER YMCA
117 Plaza Circle Alabaster, AL 35007 663-7240 Ymcabham.org/alabaster Open Monday-Thursday: 5 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday: 5 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Alabaster YMCA features a new, six-lane wheelchairaccessible swimming pool.
GREYSTONE YMCA
5414 U.S. 280 Birmingham, AL 35242 981-0144 Ymcabham.org/greystone Open Monday-Thursday: 5 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. The Greystone branch offers recreational and lap heated pools and one baby pool.
PELHAM YMCA
2610 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 664-9622 Open Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: 1 - 6 p.m. Ymcabham.org/pelham Pelham branch features an indoor and outdoor pool.
ATTRACTIONS
SPORTS VENUES OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
877 Findlay Drive Pelham, AL 35124 620-2520 Alapark.com/parks Park is open daily from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Alabama’s largest state park offers vacation cottages, golf, pro shop with snack bar, improved camping, picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, mountain bike trails, backpacking, a demonstration farm and horseback riding and equestrian campground facilities. Several trail run and bike races are held at the park every year.
PELHAM CIVIC COMPLEX AND ICE ARENA 500 Amphitheater Road Pelham, AL 35124 620-6448 Pelhamciviccomplex.com
See website for event and public skating times Pelham Civic Complex offers public ice skating sessions every day, as well as skate and hockey lessons and competitions. Venue is the home ice for the University of Alabama Frozen Tide hockey team.
SPORTS BLAST AND 1996 FIELDS SOCCER COMPLEX
19220 Hwy 280 East Chelsea, AL 35242 980-1701 Office hours are from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Complex hours vary, call for more information. The 1996 Fields complex has more than 50 acres on site including six soccer fields behind the Sports Blast facility. Sports Blast is a multi-field indoor sports facility.
VETERANS PARK HOOVER
4800 Valleydale Road Hoover, AL 35242 444-7500
Hooveral.org Park features a professionally developed cross-country course and is host to the Great American Cross Country Race.
LAY LAKE
Wilsonville, AL Laylake.info This 12,000 acre lake has 289 miles of shoreline and has played host to the Bass Masters Classic Tournament. Lay Lake is best known for its spotted bass and largemouth bass fishing.
VETERANS PARK ALABASTER
7305 Hwy 119 Alabaster, AL 35007 664-6800 Events hosted at facility include numerous baseball and softball tournaments including the Alabama Community College Conference Championships.
PELHAM RACQUET CLUB
The facility hosts approximately 15 tournaments a year including the USTA ProTennis Challenger featuring participants from 27 nations. In addition to tournaments, lessons, league play, ladders and socials are active year round.
UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER
75 College Drive Montevallo, AL 35115 665-6230 Montevallo.edu/sac/ For hours, visit Montevallo.edu/ sac/hours.shtm The Robert M. McChesney Student Activity Center (SAC) is a 90,000 square foot state-ofthe-art recreation and athletic center. It includes facilities for weight/cardio training, racquetball, wall ball, walking and swimming.
100 Racquet Club Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 621-3380
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GOLF Ballantrae Golf Club
Oak Mountain State Park Golf Course
Greystone Golf and Country Club
GOLF COURSE
ADDRESS
Ballantrae Golf Club
1300 Ballantrae Club Drive
Deer Valley Links Golf Course
246 Cain Road
Eagle Point Golf Club
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Birmingham
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Magnolia Meadows Golf Course
315 Highway 47 S
Columbiana
Public
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Montevallo Golf Club
1481 Co. Rd 204
Montevallo
Public
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Oak Mountain State Park Golf Course
877 John Findley Drive
Pelham
Public
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Timberline Golf Club
300 Timberline Trail
Calera
Public
18
Inverness Country Club
1 Country Club Drive
Hoover
Private
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Greystone Golf and Country Club - Founders
4100 Greystone Drive
Hoover
Private
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Greystone Golf and Country Club - Legacy
4100 Greystone Drive
Hoover
Private
18
Riverchase Country Club
2000 Club Road
Hoover
Private
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Shoal Creek Golf and Country Club
100 New Williamsburg Drive
Birmingham
Private
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Shoal Creek Golf and Country Club
Timberline Golf Club
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Serving our students a sixth grade center, a middle school and a high school. This tight-knit community encourages eing a parent in general is tough. students through a long list of educational and Being a parent attempting to ensure extracurricular activities beyond the classroom, your child has the best education can be as well as programs to support families such as particularly daunting. after-school meals. Luckily, the educational systems and organizations For more information, call 205-663-8400 or in Shelby County provide parents with an array visit alabasterschools.org. of options. Four public school systems, as well as a variety of private institutions, lead the charge of HOOVER CITY SCHOOLS educating thousands of students each day.
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ALABASTER CITY SCHOOLS Established in 2013, this school system aims to become a partner with families in preparing future graduates. Alabaster City Schools is led by Superintendent Dr. Wayne Vickers and includes two elementary schools, an intermediate school, 20 | VISITORS GUIDE SHELBY COUNTY
Hoover City Schools has been named one of the Best School Districts in Alabama and one of the Best Places to Teach in Alabama. With almost 20 schools, this system crosses both Jefferson and Shelby counties. The system’s mission is, “In a safe, caring atmosphere of teaching and learning, Hoover City Schools provide each student with opportunities to develop exemplary character and
achieve personal excellence through a rigorous and relevant curriculum.” Superintendent Dr. Kathy Murphy leads Hoover City Schools. For more information, call 205-439-1000 or visit hoovercityschools.net. PELHAM CITY SCHOOLS Teachers, staff and board members of the Pelham City School system work together to build up students and families in this newly-formed district. The system’s mission aims “to uphold an emphasis on academic and personal excellence; to nurture a desire to become a life-long learner; to foster a sense of community, while appreciating our diverse culture,” all in safe environment for students. Dr. Scott Coefield has spent nine years as a superintendent in various school systems. He is now leading Pelham City Schools through the process of district accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The final evaluation will take place in fall of 2016. For more information, call 205-624-3700 or visit pelhamcityschools.org.
SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS Teachers and support personnel broaden the minds of more than 20,000 students within the Shelby County Schools system each day. A total of 31 schools make up this district for which the mission is to make every student a graduate. System-wide staff also aim to make sure every graduate is well prepared for life after high school through advanced courses, career technical programs and a variety of extracurricular activities. The system has a long history of unique programs to benefit all facets of student life. Dr. Randy Fuller has served as superintendent for Shelby County Schools for the past 10 years. For more information, call 205-682-7000 visit shelbyed.k12.al.us. PRIVATE SCHOOLS For some families, public school doesn’t feel like the best fit for their children. Whether you are looking for a school more centered on your religious beliefs or feel you want a different VISITORS GUIDE SHELBY COUNTY | 21
There are also several Montessori schools in Shelby County, including Hilltop Montessori and Joseph Bruno Montessori Academy. Montessori schools use selfcorrecting techniques to allow children to learn at their own pace rather than a pre-determined lesson plan. Both of these schools currently enroll preschool through eighth-grade students. HIGHER EDUCATION
structure than typical public school, you can find it here. There are Christian schools such as Briarwood, Kingwood and Cornerstone that embrace training students to not only be high-achievers in math and language, but also followers of the Bible. Evangel Christian also offers a Christ-based program for homeschooled students. With about 300 students attending its classes, Indian Springs School offers another option to traditional public or private institutions. The boarding school, established in 1952, brings local students and students from around the world together for a unique learning opportunity.
Learning doesn’t end in Shelby County when one grabs their high school diploma. If a family and student hopes to stay close to home for higher education, it can be done right in their own county. The University of Montevallo was founded in 1896 and remains a well-regarded liberal-arts college. About 3,300 students currently attend this fouryear institution. Meanwhile, many other students also aim to get their associates degrees or start initial college courses through Jefferson State Community College. Students can begin their focus here in childhood development, business and finance, nursing or radiological studies and more.
FROM WITHIN OUR HALLS DEIDRE DOWNS
Deidre Downs won the title of Miss America in 2005. Also a graduate of Pelham High School, Downs became Miss Alabama after attending Samford University. When she completed her reign she went on to medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and is currently a resident physician there.
JOHN GREEN
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on his own experiences as a teen at Indian Springs. The Fault in Our Stars was eventually adapted to become a box office hit.
MICHAEL MCCULLERS
Shelby County students also have quite the humorous side. Michael McCullers, a former Indian Springs graduate, is a comedy screenwriter and director, who wrote for SNL and two Austin Powers movies. He also wrote and directed Baby Mama with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.
DABO SWINNEY
Five years ago, Dabo Swinney visited Pelham High School on tour as the new
head coach of the Clemson Tigers. For one of the tour’s only stops in Alabama, Swinney visited his alma mater to greet fans. Swinney played for the Panthers before going on to play as a wide receiver for the University of Alabama as part of its 1992 championship team.
CAT WHITEHILL
Catherine Reddick Whitehill attended Briarwood Christian School before making her mark as an American soccer player. Whitehill, who is now retired from the sport, played for the United States women’s national soccer team from 2000-2010. She most recently played for the Boston Breakers.
PREPARED for the JOURNEY
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Shelby County Libraries:
Centers of Community Story by SAMANTHA HURST
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tep into a library from North Shelby to Montevallo and find inside an expanse of resources far beyond hushed corners reserved for diving into a new book. Shelby County boasts 14 libraries today, serving its more than 206,000 residents. Katie Guerin, director of the North Shelby and Mt Laurel libraries, said these libraries serve as much as community centers as they do a quiet nook. “Libraries have changed rapidly, especially in the last five years,” Guerin said. “In the world we live in, where people have gotten used to instant gratification, we’re trying to meet people where they are.” This especially means staying tech savvy. Patrons can now review their library accounts through a mobile app and can use a program called Hoopla to check out movies and audio books on their tablets. Librarians and assistants now also offer device advice. Pelham Public Library Director Mary Campbell said staff connect the public to technology that remains beyond everyday reach for some citizens. “We [libraries] have always been there leading the way,” Campbell said. “Now that tech has become more affordable, no one is teaching people how to use it.” If you aren’t sure how to use that Galaxy 7 phone your grandson gave you for Christmas – go to the library. They will help you set up preferences and show you how to access free resources through the library system. Guerin said they even offer patrons
the chance to checkout mobile hotspots to take home with them. Libraries also remain an institute of early learning. It is in these hallowed homes to biographies, mysteries, nursery rhymes and chapter books that children discover the wonder of books. “It’s so important that kids have a good start with reading and that will always be a big focus for us,” said Campbell. Most of Shelby County’s public libraries launch their summer reading series in early June with the programs running through the end of summer. These events reward kids for reading as many books as they can during the summer break. Adults can join in the fun of learning too at Shelby County libraries. There are classes on gardening, groups that meet to knit and programs demonstrating how 3D printers work. Speakers also often visit branches to discuss a wide array of topics from selecting the right 401k to surviving in the wilderness. Entertainment finds its home in Shelby County’s libraries as well. In branches such as Parnell Memorial Library in Montevallo, art collections and exhibits line the walls. In Montevallo, the library also boasts a theatre/auditorium poised for a children’s program, play or community gathering. These features only begin to cover what these libraries mean to the communities for which they serve. “People have a lot of choices in life,” Guerin said. “We want to make sure the choice to come to the library is an easy one.”
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LIBRARIES
ALABASTER
CHELSEA
HELENA
VINCENT
ALBERT L. SCOTT LIBRARY
CHELSEA PUBLIC LIBRARY
JANE B. HOLMES LIBRARY
VINCENT MCGRAW PUBLIC LIBRARY
100 9th Street NW Alabaster, AL 35007 205-664-6822 Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m.-7:50 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m.-5:50 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-5:50 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-4:50 p.m. Sunday 1-4:50 p.m. Meeting room, computer center and Wi-Fi available
41 Weldon Dr., Chelsea, AL 35043 205-678-8455 Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday Closed Computer center and Wi-Fi available
BIRMINGHAM COLUMBIANA MT LAUREL LIBRARY
111 Olmsted Street Birmingham, AL 35242 205-991-1660 Hours: Monday and Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Sunday Closed Meeting room, computer center and Wi-Fi available
NORTH SHELBY LIBRARY
5521 Cahaba Valley Rd. Birmingham, AL 35242 205-439-5500 Hours: Monday and Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday 1-5 p.m. Meeting room, computer center and Wi-Fi available
CALERA ROY DOWNS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
9700 Hwy 25 Calera, AL 35040 205-668-3514 Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday Closed Meeting room, computer center and Wi-Fi available
230 Tucker Rd. Helena, AL 35080 205-664-8308 Hours: Monday and Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday Closed Meeting room, computer center and Wi-Fi available
MONTEVALLO
MILDRED B. HARRISON REGIONAL PARNELL MEMORIAL LIBRARY LIBRARY 50 Lester Street Columbiana, AL 35051 205-669-3910 Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday Closed Meeting room, computer center and Wi-Fi available
COLUMBIANA PUBLIC LIBRARY
50 Lester Street Columbiana, AL 35051 205-669-5812 Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m.-4:50 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m.7:50 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-12 noon Sunday Closed Meeting room, computer center and Wi-Fi available
HARPERSVILLE HARPERSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
39414 Hwy 25 Harpersville, AL 35078 205-672-8336 Hours: Monday 2-6 p.m. Tuesday 12-8 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday Closed Computer center available
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277 Park Drive Montevallo, AL 35115 205-665-9207 Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m.8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday Closed Amphitheatre, meeting room, computer center and Wi-Fi available
PELHAM PELHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
PO Box 1627 3160 Pelham Pkwy Pelham, AL 35124 205-620-6418 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 a.m.-7:50 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-4:50 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-4:50 p.m. Sunday Closed Meeting Room, Computer Center, & Wi-Fi Available
42850 Hwy 25 Vincent, AL 35178 205-672-2749 Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday Closed Meeting room, computer center and Wi-Fi available
WESTOVER WESTOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
3312 Westover Rd., Westover, AL 35147 205-678-3375 Hours: Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-12 noon Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday Closed Computer center and Wi-Fi available
WILSONVILLE VERNICE STOUDENMIRE PUBLIC LIBRARY
9905 N. Main Street Wilsonville, AL 35186 205-669-6180 Hours: Monday 2:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m.6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.- 1p.m. Sunday Closed Computer center available
MEADOW VIEW ELEMENTARY
CREEK VIEW ELEMENTARY
THOMPSON SIXTH GRADE CENTER
THOMPSON INTERMEDIATE
THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
THOMPSON HIGH SCHOOL
FARMERS MARKETS
TO MARKET Farmers markets return with locally grown produce CALERA FARMERS MARKET
Oliver Park 9758 Alabama 25 Open June through August Tuesdays, 3-6 p.m. Facebook.com/calerafarmersmarket
MT LAUREL FARMERS MARKET
Manning Place Open June 4 through Oct. 8 Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon Mtlaurel.com
RIVERCHASE UMC COLUMBIANA FARMERS MARKET MARKET 1953 Old Montgomery Highway West College Street Open March-November Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Open May 26 through Aug. 25 Thursdays, noon-5 p.m. Riverchaseumc.org
HELENA MARKET DAYS
SOWERS OF SEED FARMERS MARKET
Helena Amphitheatre 4151 Helena Road Open June 4 through Aug. 27 Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon Helenamarketdays.com
MONTEVALLO FARMERS MARKET
VALLEYDALE FARMERS MARKET
4601 Valleydale Road Open May through August Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon Valleydalefarmersmarket.com
INDIAN SPRINGS VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET
Indian Springs First Baptist Church 3375 Alabama 119 Open May 28 through September Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon Facebook.com/Indianspringsmarket
Behind Alabaster Senior Center 1097 7th Street SW Open June 11 through Aug. 6 Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon Cityofalabaster.com/residents/ farmers-market-2016/
660 Main Street Open June 6 through Aug. 22 Mondays, 3-6 p.m. Montevallofarmersmarket. blogspot.com
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Disc Golf
Enjoy walking our 18 hole disc golf course at Veterans Park. Featuring tight shot among the trees and long drives through open fields.
Dog Park One of the few dog parks in central Alabama this park boasts two separate areas for large and small breeds.
Jazz in the Park
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy the smooth sounds of Jazz on our Municipal Green.
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Farmer’s Market
Running from June to August enjoy fresh fruits, vegetables, and entertainment every Saturday 8 until noon.
Fall Fest
The last Saturday in October Buck Creek Trail is transformed into a fall craft and Halloween festival.
Miles of Nature Trails
Meander along the Buck Creek Trail that winds under the shade of the trees along the banks of Buck Creek.
Active Senior Center Our Seniors don’t stay still they get active with classes, trips, and service projects.
Centrally Located Perfectly located less than 3.5 hours from the beach, Alabaster has over one million square feet of retail. We have it all.
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History comes alive in Montevallo Story by MOLLY DAVIDSON
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rive just off of Highway 119 in Montevallo and nearly 250 years back in time to the American Village, and celebrate our country, its core values of liberty and freedom and its founding story. Every year, the American Village brings history to life for more than 75,000 people from across Alabama and neighboring states. With special attention on historical accuracy and authenticity, costumed historical interpreters engage visitors in some of the most poignant moments of America’s past. “It becomes more than just an event in a 38 | VISITORS GUIDE SHELBY COUNTY
textbook,” said American Village founder and CEO Tom Walker. Visitors are given the chance to “step into the scene,” to witness Patrick Henry’s “Give me Liberty or Give me Death” speech, drill in Washington’s army and become a Patriot spy interrogated by a British soldier. “It’s an authentic experience,” said Walker. “It really shows the risks our founders took for liberty.” Walker was inspired to build American Village in the early 1990s. “I had a feeling that our country was losing touch with what is a fascinating, riveting and compelling story of the founding of our country,”
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aims to build up a sense of pride for being American and a gratitude for our liberty.” The American Village is not just a tribute to our colonial past and Founding Fathers, it brings the story to the present with the National Veterans Shrine and Register of Honor, which honors those men and women in each generation who, through their service in the United States Armed Forces, have preserved our liberty.
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said Walker. “Over time it becomes just a date or a fact, but it still shapes who we are as Americans today.” Every part of the American Village is symbolic, from its historical reenactments to the design of the buildings, each of which is inspired by a significant structure in American history. “The idea all along has been to allow people to step into an experience,” said Walker. “The American Village
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“It spotlights all individuals who have served, that average American who answered his or her country’s call,” Walker said. “It’s to remember and thank the veterans of every generation, and to tell their stories.” Dedicated on February 17, 2014, the National Veterans Shrine and Register of Honor is the newest addition to the American Village. It recognizes the sacrifices of those who have served through paintings, sculptures, wall graphics and interactive audio/video content. In addition, the Register of Honor offers visitors the chance to produce a personalized salute to a veteran by entering information into the Register of Honor database Veteransregisterofhonor.com. “Most veterans are very modest, but they took the time from their lives and served our country,” Walker said. “They are all worthy of our remembrance and thanks.” The American Village is not just a tool to educate visitors about the country’s heritage, it is also a tribute to what makes America special. “I want people to walk away knowing we’re blessed to be Americans,” Walker said. “It’s something to celebrate.”
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
AMUSEMENT
experiment in liberty and selfgovernment.
ALABASTER CITYFEST
BUCK CREEK FESTIVAL
500 Warrior Drive Alabaster, AL 35007 Alabastercityfest.com Each June, Alabaster’s Municipal Park hosts the free annual CityFest celebration. The event has been going strong for more than a decade, and has featured top-tier performers such as Fuel, Travis Tritt, Diamond Rio and Vertical Horizon. CityFest features a kids area, a car show, vendors and food.
THE AMERICAN VILLAGE
3727 Highway 119 South Montevallo, AL 35115 665-3535 Americanvillage.org Open Monday - Friday 10 a.m. 4 p.m. A recreated colonial village and historic park on 113 acres features interactive programs with costumed historical interpreters who help visitors relive the great American
4151 Helena Road Helena, AL 35080 Buckcreekfestival.com Every May, Helena welcomes thousands of visitors for its two-day, free Buck Creek Festival celebration at the Helena Amphitheater. On the banks of Buck Creek, just below the dam, the heavily wooded site together with the incredible stage provides a wonderful venue for people of all ages to enjoy crafts, children’s activities, great food and fabulous music.
FLIP SIDE WATERSPORTS
8195 B John Findlay III Dr. Pelham, AL 35124 620-2528 Flipsideal.com Alabama’s first and only cable watersports park, Flip Side Watersports, is located in Oak Mountain State Park’s back lake. Cable passes are $15 per hour, $25 for
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two hours, $35 for four hours or $45 for a day pass. Equipment, such as wakeboards, helmets and vests, is also available to rent.
OAK MOUNTAIN AMPHITHEATRE
attractions such as live alligator wrestling, motorcycle stunt shows and a petting farm.
OLD BAKER FARM
184 Furrow Lane Harpersville, AL 35078 1000 Amphitheatre Dr. 672-7209 Pelham, AL 35124 Oldbakerfarm.com 985-0703 Established in 1899, the Old Livenation.com/venues/14486 Baker Farm endured the Civil War Each year between April and and stands today as a traditional October, some of the world’s top family farm with crops such as musicians perform in this outdoor cotton, corn and pumpkins. The arena with 10,554 seats. Baker family invites the public to join them each October for the OAK MOUNTAIN Cotton Pickin’ Celebration.
STATE FAIR
1000 Amphitheater Road Pelham, AL 35124 Oakmountainstatefair.com Each spring and fall, the Oak Mountain State Fair transforms the parking lot around the Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham into a carnival wonderland. The fair features plenty of live music, food, games, thrill rides such as the “Nitro Blitzer,” the “Fire Tower,” the “Cliff Hanger” and the gigantic “Mach 3.” The fair also features
SHELBY COUNTY FAIR
86 Argo Rd Columbiana, AL 35051 603-1375 Alshelbycountyfair.com Every fall, the Kiwanis Club hosts the annual Shelby County Fair at the Shelby County Exhibition Center in Columbiana. This fair, which has been a Shelby County tradition for decades, features a midway with many thrill and family friendly rides, entertainment from local school
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT choirs, dance lines and musical groups. The fair also features competitive exhibits for children and adults in the following categories: canned and dried foods, fresh produce, baked goods, crafts, sewing, arts and photography, horticulture and junior livestock shows.
SHELBY IRON WORKS
10268 County Road 42 Shelby, AL 35143 669-5385 Shelbyironworks.com One of only two such mills existing in the South at the outbreak of the Civil War, this plant produced the armor that covered the hull of the famous Confederate gunboat “Tennessee.” The park features living history demonstrations and tours by request.
STONE HOLLOW FARMSTEAD
2006 Dead Hollow Road North Harpersville, AL 35078 800-285-8950 Info@stonehollowfarmstead.com Stone Hollow Farmstead is a family business that produces the finest cheeses, honey, specialty foods, botanicals, cosmetic extracts and cosmeceuticals. In addition to production, the farmstead hosts groups and events.
THEATERS AMSTAR CINEMA ALABASTER
820 Colonial Promenade Pkwy, Alabaster, AL 35007 621-8884 Thegrandtheatre.com See website for daily showtimes.
CARMIKE LEE BRANCH
801 Doug Baker Boulevard Birmingham, AL 35242 408-0526 Carmike.com See website for daily showtimes.
HARPERSVILLE DRIVE-IN
45 Woodland Rd Harpersville, AL 35078 672-8484 Harpersvilledrive-in.com See website for showtimes. Drive-in features two 60-footby-26-foot movie screens made
of corrugated tin painted with super flat white paint, and features parking for a total of 300 vehicles.
SOUTH CITY THEATRE 2969 Pelham Pkwy Suites J-K Pelham, AL 35124 621-2128 Southcitytheatre.com See website for performance schedule South City Theatre presents six live mainstage plays each year, attracting approximately 3,000 audience members annually.
UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO THEATRE
Reynolds Hall, Station 6210 Montevallo, AL 35115 665-6210 Montevallo.edu/thea See website for performance schedule University of Montevallo Theatre Department presents several shows on-campus every year at Reynolds Theatre and the Chichester Black Box Theatre.
MUSEUMS ALDRICH COAL MINE MUSEUM
137 Hwy 203 Montevallo, AL 35115 665-2886 This historic Industrial attraction features coal mining memorabilia, a mine replica and vintage equipment photographs of the town of Aldrich at its coalmining peak.
HEART OF DIXIE RAILROAD MUSEUM
1919 9th Street Calera, AL 35040 668-3435 Hodrrm.org Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The museum is dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and operation of historically significant railway equipment. All exhibits, operating railroads, and educational programs function as both a unique means of tourism and recreation, and a way to preserve the rich history of Alabama and our nation.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
KENNETH R. PENHALE CITY OF HELENA MUSEUM
5260 Helena Road Helena, AL 35080 369-1448 Open on Saturdays, but call for a free tour The Kenneth R. Penhale City of Helena Museum contains numerous artifacts, photographs and other memorabilia revealing the city’s rich history as a mining town.
KARL C. HARRISON MUSEUM OF GEORGE WASHINGTON
50 Lester Street Columbiana, AL 35051 669-8767 Washingtonmuseum.com Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington houses one of the largest privately owned collections of George and Martha Washington memorabilia outside of Mt. Vernon.
SHELBY COUNTY MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
1854 N. Main Street Columbiana, AL 35051 669-3912 Rootsweb.ancestry. com/~alshelby/schs.html Open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Shelby County Historical Society is dedicated to the discovery, collection, and preservation of all things related to the history of Shelby County, Alabama.
ART GALLERIES GRIFFITH ART GALLERY
109 Hilltop Business Drive Pelham AL, 35124 985-7969 Griffithartgallery.com Open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Griffith Art Gallery represents more than 100 artists, and features more than 2,500 original oil paintings.
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SHELBY COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL 104 Mildred Street Columbiana, AL 35051 669-0044 Shelbycountyartscouncil.com Open Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Shelby County Arts Council’s gallery features exhibits from several artists throughout the year.
WINERIES LEWIS LAKES VINEYARDS
1075 Chelsea Road Columbiana, AL 35051 555-5555 Lewislakesvineyards.com As a family-owned business, Lewis Lakes Vineyards and winery are located on a 60-acre farm, where each phase of the winemaking process, from planting to growth to harvest to bottling, is based in Alabama.
MORGAN CREEK VINEYARDS 181 Morgan Creek Lane Harpersville, AL 35078
672-2053 Morgancreekwinery.com The Brammer family founded Morgan Creek Vineyards in the early 2000s, specializing in muscadine and fruit wines – semi-sweet to sweetish wines.
OZAN VINEYARD AND WINERY
173 Highway 301 Calera, AL 35040 668-6926 Ozanwine.com The Patrick family began planting grape vines in 2001 and converted part of their 24-acre country estate into a working vineyard with a winery and tasting room. Today, more than 2,000 vines are planted at Ozan.
VIZZINI FARMS WINERY 801 Highway 87 Calera, AL 35040 685-0655 Vizzinifarmswinery.com Vizzini Farms Winery was founded in 2005 by Tom and Deborah Vizzina and, in addition to serving customers in wine tastings and at the Bistro @ the Winery, Vizzini Farms hosts events and weddings.
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MEDICAL AND WELLNESS DIRECTORY YOUR GUIDE FOR: • CHIROPRACTIC • DENTAL • EYE CARE • FAMILY MEDICINE • HEARING • IMAGING • OPTOMETRY • ORTHODONTICS • PEDIATRICS • PHARMACY • PHYSICAL THERAPY
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To find a physician, call 1-844-GMC-DOCS
www.grandviewhealth.com 3690 Grandview Parkway • Birmingham , AL 35243 • 205-971-1000
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GRANDVIEW MEDICAL CENTER ON HIGHWAY 280 STILL GROWING STRONG
Grandview Medical Center, a fullservice hospital on Highway 280 is in full swing. The new, one million square foot building opened last October and the physicians and staff are setting new standards for hospital care combining compassion with the highest technology available today. Grandview was the first hospital in Alabama to deploy ACESO patient and clinician systems. ACESO and Grandview partnered to create a healthcare technology digital ecosystem for the facility designed to engage and communicate with patients, families and guests from the moment they enter the Center until they leave. These services include a variety of entertainment, educational, and discharge information as well as amenities/concierge at the customer’s fingertips. The hospital was also the first in Birmingham to use the VisiMobile (ViSi is short for Vital Signs) technology. The small, wrist worn monitor monitors vital signs continuously, whether sleeping or walking. Should the patient’s health status worsen, the nurse receives an alert of a change in vital signs, and can respond quickly to prevent conditions from worsening further. Since opening its doors, Grandview has had several new physician groups to join the medical staff including Alabama Cardiovascular Group and, most recently, Women’s Health Specialists of Birmingham. Grandview is also making plans for its new free-standing Cancer Center. Construction is anticipated to begin later this year. When asked what the most unique thing about this remarkable hospital would be, Keith Granger, President and CEO of Grandview Medical Center replied, “This is definitely the best of both worlds coming together to use the newest and best technology knowing our staff will treat our patients with kindness and compassion that our patients deserve. Each and every day our staff strives to treat patients in an
environment that is focused on quality and excellent clinical outcomes.” Grandview is a training facility for future nurses and physicians. The hospital has a medical residency program for internal medicine, radiology, general surgery and pathology. Some of the feeder schools for nursing students are University of Alabama at Birmingham as well as Jefferson State Community College. After waiting four and one-half years to resolve issues to get Grandview opened it seems the wait was worth it with the hospital experiencing unprecedented growth in volume with 160 new physicians joining the medical staff. Grandview continues to expand its coverage area and is now serving patients from 125 zip codes and many out of state patients. The local community leaders as well as patients give Grandview high marks in excellence and their support. Mr. Granger said there have been good reports about the building site, care and quality of services and dispelling one of the greatest fears of citizens living and working near, the traffic has been no worse thanks to ALDOT’s great planning and implementation. For more information about the doctors/ departments listing available and other questions go to http://grandviewhealth.com or call (205) 971-1000.
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Who We Are With the largest concentration of medical professionals outside of downtown Birmingham Alabaster’s Main Street Medical Mile has it all!
What You Will Find You will find convenient access to Dental, Orthodontists, Heart, Plastic Surgery, and other specialty services.
How We Will Help You Visit MainStreetMedicalMile.com to search for a local provider, find specialties, and connect with a local doctor.
HIGH QUALITY HEALTHCARE DOWN THE STREET 232-bed state-of-the-art hospital Blue Cross designation of Blue Distinction for Cardiac Care Society of Chest Pain Centers Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI The grade of “A” on hospital safety score from the Leapfrog Group Proventix All-Americans for Hand Hygiene The Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures
CONVENIENT CARE CLOSE TO HOME
Cardiology, Urology, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Oncology, Hematology, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, Dentistry, General Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Allergy & Immunology, Sleep Disorders Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Wound Care, Infectious Disease, Neonatology, Nephrology, Radiology, Anesthesiology
ALABASTER, AL Your Convenient Destination for Top Notch Medical Care mainstreetmedicalmile.com
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COOSA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER — CARE JUST OVER THE COUNTY LINE For all you Shelby County folks not too far from Talladega County, Coosa Valley Medical Center would like to extend its hand over the county line and say hello. “Residents of Harpersville, Wilsonville and the surrounding areas are in our service area,” said Vanessa Green, chief business director for CVMC, which is located in Sylacauga. “Sometimes it’s easier to take a right and come down the road our direction than to go all the way to Birmingham.” And there’s good reason to choose that option, Green said. CVMC has been recognized as one of the top 10 hospitals in the state of Alabama by HealthGrove, the only smaller rural hospital that has received that designation, according to Green. “Not all the big hospitals in Birmingham even got that distinction,” she said. The intensive care unit at CVMC was recently honored for the second time with a Beacon Award for Excellence, an award only given to one other hospital in the state, Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham. CVMC was also designated a 2014 Top
Performer on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United States. Because of that recognition, it was included in the commission’s 2015 annual report for its work in maintaining excellence especially in surgical care, pneumonia care, immunization and heart failure treatment. The 248-bed medical center has done nothing but strive for that sort of record since it opened its doors in 1945 as the first civilian hospital in the United States. In 2007, it opened its largest expansion to date — a 120,000 square foot west wing. The expansion helps house a number of the 600-member care team, including nearly 40 active medical staff members and about 100 physicians. The medical center features services like an 11-bed labor and delivery and postpartum care unit, orthopedic and sports medicine services, acute care services, emergency medical care and a highly qualified surgical unit. CVMC also offers state-of-the-art imaging technology and the latest diagnostic technology for cardiac health needs. And the best part, Green said, is it’s all a short drive down the road.
120k In 2007, Coosa Valley Medical Center opened its largest expansion to date — a 120,000 square foot west wing.
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Did you know? St. Vincent’s One Nineteen redefines the traditional role of medical facilities by providing a fully integrated approach to healthcare. Located in Shelby County, you’ll find a “Healthcare Like No Other” medical facility, which emphasizes not only taking care of you when you’re sick, but also providing the education and support to keep you well.
Learn more at onenineteen.com.
We Offer: • More than 50 Physicians in 14 Different Specialties • Urgent Care • Outpatient Surgery • Gastroenterology Lab • MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, CT, and More • Physical Therapy • Executive Health Program • Fitness Center • Spa • Wellness Services
St. Vincent’s One Nineteen • 408-6600 • 7191 Cahaba Valley Road
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ST. VINCENT’S ONE NINETEEN – HEALTHCARE LIKE NO OTHER
A part of St. Vincent’s Health System (STVHS) and the nation’s largest not-for-profit and world’s largest Catholic healthcare system Ascension Health, St. Vincent’s One Nineteen redefines the traditional role of medical facilities by providing a fully integrated approach to healthcare – “healthcare like no other.” Over the past 10 years, the facility has combined medical services such as physician specialists, diagnostics, physical therapy, GI services, and lab services with a fitness center, education and wellness services, and a spa, to create a truly one-of-a-kind model centered around the needs of its patients. It’s One Nineteen’s focus on not only caring for you when you are sick, but also providing the education and support to keep you well that makes the facility so unique. As St. Vincent’s One Nineteen continues to expand and enhance its campus, the facility’s dedication to providing “healthcare like no other” remains stronger than ever. Most recently, the facility expanded its existing services to include urgent care, outpatient surgery and additional physician office space. This only adds to the numerous St. Vincent’s One Nineteen medical and wellness offerings already available right in your own community.
The new St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Outpatient Surgery Center includes procedure rooms and four state-of-the-art operating rooms. Equipped with the latest technology, the Surgery Center provides a wide range of sameday procedures, which could include: General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Plastic surgery, Pain management, ENT and Gynecology. St. Vincent’s Urgent Care on the One Nineteen campus offers walk-in care for minor injury and illness, ranging from minor cuts that may need stitches to coughs and cold – all at a lower overall cost than an emergency room visit. With an after-hours model, the facility is designed to fill in the gaps when your doctor’s office is closed. The center provides on-site diagnostics, advanced technology, a new state-of-the-art facility, experienced and compassionate staff, and access to the full range of expertise within the health system. In addition, the facility is accredited and certified by the Urgent Care Association of America. No appointment is necessary. For more information, visit Stvurgentcare.com or call 408-2366. Visit Onenineteen.com to learn more about St. Vincent’s One Nineteen’s wide range of “healthcare like no other” services.
10 Over the past 10 years, St. Vincent’s One Nineteen has combined medical services such as physician specialists, diagnostics, physical therapy, GI services, and lab services with a fitness center, education and wellness services, and a spa, to create a truly one-of-akind model centered around the needs of its patients.
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Heart care in Birmingham has a new home. Alvaro A. Aldana, M.D., F.A.C.C. Joaquin G. Arciniegas, M.D., F.A.C.C. Vikram J. Arora, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Looking for heart specialists in Birmingham? Like many of the area’s notable physicians, the Alabama Cardiovascular Group is now settling into their new offices in the Grandview Physicians Plaza.
Juan M. Bernal, M.D., MSc., F.A.C.C. Hasan GĂźven, M.D., F.A.C.C. Byron D. Jones, M.D., F.A.C.C. Christopher A. King, M.D., F.A.C.C. William A.H. MacLean, M.D., F.A.C.C. Jose Osorio, M.D. Anil B. Rajendra, M.D., F.A.C.C. James L. Taylor, M.D., F.A.C.C. W. Hansford Watford, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.C.
3686 Grandview Parkway, Suite 720 Birmingham, AL 35243
205-971-7500 alcardio.com
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ALABASTER ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH
1625 Kent Dairy Road 205-664-8942 Abundantlifealabaster.com
ALABASTER CHURCH OF GOD 530 1st Avenue West 205-663-9295 Alabasterchurchofgod.org
AMAZING GRACE WORSHIP CENTER
GRACE CHAPEL CHURCH 64 Wilderness Lane 205-663-4437
HEALING WATERS CHURCH
110 Longview Circle 205-664-5978
HICKORY HILLS CHURCH 8 Allen Drive 205-663-5947
KINGWOOD CHURCH
949 Highway 31 South 205-664-8484 Amazinggracewc.org
100 Harvest Way 205-663-3933 Kingwoodchurch.com
BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH
LIBERTY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
112 First Street SW 205-873-2970 Fbcalabaster.org
306 5th Avenue SE 205-663-0975 Lbcalabaster.org
CHURCH OF THE HIGHLANDS – ALABASTER
SILURIA BAPTIST CHURCH
100 Warrior Drive (Meeting at Thompson High School) Churchofthehighlands.com
ELLIOTSVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST
8845 Alabama 119 205-475-1620 Elliottsvillechurch.org
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALABASTER
903 Third Avenue NW 205-663-3531 Fbcalabaster.org
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
8828 Elliotsville Lane 205-663-3152 Fpcalabaster.org
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ALABASTER 10903 Alabama 119 205-663-0509 Alabasterfumc.org
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 858 Kent Dairy Road 205-621-3418 Holyspirit-al.org
10696 Alabama 119 205-663-7904
SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 7183 Highway 119 205-663-1009
UNITY CHRISTIAN CENTER
804 Highway 31 205-358-8151 Unitychristiancenter.net
WESTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 1155 Alabaster Boulevard 205-664-0122 Ewestwood.org
BIRMINGHAM ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6690 Cahaba Valley Road 205-995-1700 Asburyonline.org
BROOK HIGHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH 7160 Cahaba Valley Road 205-610-9685 Brookhighlandchurch.org
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CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH
NORTH SHELBY BAPTIST CHURCH
611 Riverchase Parkway West 205-988-5004 Ctkbham.org
4100 Belcher Drive 205-995-9056 Northshelbybaptist.org
CHURCH AT THE WELL
NORTH SHELBY CHURCH OF CHRIST
7051 Meadowlark Drive 205-995-6243
CHURCH OF THE HIGHLANDS – GREYSTONE
1701 Lee Branch Lane 205-980-5577 Churchofthehighlands.com
THE CHURCH AT BROOK HILLS
3145 Brook Highland Parkway 205-313-7777 Brookhills.org
CHRIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST 5091 Caldwell Mill Road 205-991-5065 Christchurchtv.org
CROSSBRIDGE CHURCH OF CHRIST
3039 Brook Highland Parkway 205-991-1978 Crossbridgechurch.org
DOUBLE OAK COMMUNITY CHURCH
115 Olmsted Street 205-995-9752 Doubleoakcc.org
INVERNESS VINEYARD CHURCH 4733 Valleydale road 205-980-1690 Invernessvineyard.org
MEADOW BROOK BAPTIST CHURCH
4984 Meadow Brook Road 205-991-8384 Meadowbrookbaptist.org
NEW HOPE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
5521 Double Oak Lane 205-991-5252 Newhopepc.org
6500 Cahaba Valley Road 205-980-8480 Northshelbychurchofchrist.com
OAK MOUNTAIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
5080 Cahaba Valley Trace 205-995-9265 Oakmountainchurch.org
OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY CATHOLIC CHURCH 5514 Double Oak Lane 205-991-5488 Olvbirmingham.com
PEOPLES CHURCH AT OAK MOUNTAIN 5151 Cahaba Valley Road, Suite C 205-447-4044
SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH 4887 Valleydale Road 205-995-9673 Sothl.org
SAINT MARK THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH 7340 Cahaba Valley Road 205-980-1810 Stmarkrc.org
THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
3545 Cahaba Valley Road 205-998-4371 Sainfrancisindiansprings.org
RIVERCHASE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1868 Montgomery Highway 205-988-5808 Riverchasechurch.org
RIVERCHASE COMMUNITY CHURCH
2053 Old Montgomery Highway 205-988-8515 Riverchase.cc
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RIVERCHASE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
600 Riverchase Parkway West 205-988-8182
UNITED CHURCH OF GOD
2404 Valleydale Road 205-410-3937 Unitedchurchofgodbirmingham. com
VALLEYDALE CHURCH 2324 Valleydale Road 205-991-5282 Valleydale.org
CALERA CALERA BAPTIST CHURCH 600 Whipporwill Lane 205-668-2150 Calerabaptist.org
CALERA CHURCH OF CHRIST
7820 Highway 31 205-668-0005 Calerachurchofchrist.org
LAKEHILLS CHURCH 5262 AL-70 (Meeting in NXS Gym) 205-427-7425 Lakehillscalera.org
5798 Highway 31 205-668-3053 Newmtmoriahmbc.org
11050 Chelsea Road 205-678-9928 Lbcchelsea.com
NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
LIVING WATERS MINISTRIES CHURCH
10540 Chelsea Road 205-678-9365
THE CHURCH AT SHELBY CROSSINGS
MORNINGSTAR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
532 George Roy Parkway 205-690-8260 Shelbycrossings.com
CHELSEA CHELSEA BIBLE CHURCH
4571 County Road 36 205-677-5066
10724 Chelsea Road 205-678-0904 Chelseachurchofchrist.org
CHURCH AT SHELBY CROSSINGS
CHELSEA CHURCH OF GOD
424 Waterford Highlands Way 205-427-5434 Cotrcalera.com
CONCORD BAPTIST CHURCH
11215 County Road 22 205-668-4402 Concordincalera.com
JOURNEY BAPTIST CHURCH
1009 Little Sorrel Drive 205-621-7735 Journeybc.com
2020 County Road 39 205-678-7775 Chelseachurchofgod.org
CHELSEA CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS COLUMBIANA CHURCH OF CHRIST 20259 Highway 25 205-669-4339
11072 Shelby County 11 205-678-2572 Mstarumc.com
MOUNTAINVIEW CHURCH 2321 Shelby County 39 205-601-6986 Mountainview.cc
NEW HEIGHTS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9000 Chelsea Park Drive 205-478-6688 Reachingnewheights.net
ST. CATHERINE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 4163 Shelby County 39 205-618-8367 Stcaterhinesal.com
COLUMBIANA FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD 105 Meyer Street 205-669-1484
COLUMBIANA CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 20200 Highway 25 205-669-4777
COLUMBIANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 North Main Street 205-669-7164 Columbianaumc.com
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF COLUMBIANA
208 North Main Street 205-669-2081 Fbccol.net
GOOD HOPE UNITED ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH 2735 Shelby County 61
48 Chesser Crane Road, Suite K 205-678-2406 Chelseacreekcc.org
221 Kings Home Drive 205-862-5188 Stjohnsbhm.org
CHELSEA VILLAGE BAPTIST CHURCH
THE CONNECTION CHURCH
10699 County Road 280 205-678-9697 Missionchelsea.org
4176 County Road 39 205-678-9565 Theconnection.cc
GENERATION CHURCH
UNION: THE CHURCH AT CHELSEA PARK
12585 County Road 280 205-678-5911
55 Highway 49 205-669-4835 Peoplecomingalive.com
190 County Road 37 205-669-0250
750 14th Street 205-668-0192
6107 Highway 31 205-668-0951 Caleraumc.com
CHURCH ON THE ROCK
BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH
109 Foothills Parkway, Suite 104 205-678-2663 Gracechelsea.org
NEW MOUNT MORIAH MISSIONARY BAPTIST LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH
CALERA FIRST UNITED CHELSEA CHURCH OF METHODIST CHURCH CHRIST
532 George Roy Parkway 205-690-8260 Shelbycrossings.com
COLUMBIANA
GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
4321 Highway 32 205-678-6677 Unionatchelseapark.org
205-669-4284
HARVEST PLACE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
14 Westside Lane 205-669-3477 Theharvestplacecc.org
LESTER’S CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
7800 Chelsea Road 205-678-6529 Lesterschapelumc.com
LOVE IN ACTION FAITH 1130 Highway 47 205-781-8385
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MACEDONIA BAPTIST CORNERSTONE CHURCH CHURCH
RIVERSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF CHRIST
THE ROCK CHURCH
208 Depot Church 205-669-4803
670 Egg and Butter Road 205-669-6610
SHELBY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP ASSEMBLY OF GOD 201 North Main Street 205-669-4584
SOUTH COLUMBIANA CHURCH OF CHRIST 100 Mooney Road 205-669-6539
UNION BAPTIST CHURCH
1912 Highway 47 South 205-669 -9810
HARPERSVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HARPERSVILLE 368 Alabama 25 205-672-2512
HARPERSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 38937 Alabama 25 205-672-8309 Harpersvilleumc.org
HARPERSVILLE PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH 37 Meadow Lane Harpersvillepbc.webs.com
LIBERTY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
100 Ranch Road 205-672-8686
HELENA CHURCH AT CAHABA BEND 3721 Highway 52 West 205-621-8060 Cahababend.org
CHURCH OF CHRIST AT HELENA 2499 Highway 58 205-620-4575 Helenachurch.org
2694 Hwy 58 205-663-9332 Cornerstonechurchhelena.org
CROSSBRIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH
1455 Starkey Street 205-358-3500 Crossbridgehelena.com
EVANGEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PCA Highway 95 205-664-0889
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HELENA 3616 Helena Road 205-663-7879 Fbhelena.org
GRACE CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) 869 Highway 52 205-426-1233 Gracechristianchurch.org
HELENA CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN 3396 Helena Road 205-663-2174 Helenacpchurch.com
1919 Highway 52 W 205-426-1910
501 2nd Avenue West 205-358-7625 Rockofbirmingham.org
SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH 6700 Highway 13 205-424-4539
TRINITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Highway 58/Laurel Woods Dr. 205-664-4659
THE VOICE OF FAITH INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES 1560 Cunningham Drive 205-663-7396
CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH 722 Creekside Court (Meeting at Helena Elementary) 205-621-6248 CCCbham.org
EBENEZER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 374 Highway 24 205-620-4222 Ebenezer-umc.com
ENON BAPTIST CHURCH
4994 Highway 18 205-665-7064
EVERDALE BAPTIST CHURCH
339 Evansville Circle 205-665-4749
FAITH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Dogwood Road 205-665-1760
MONTEVALLO FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
861 Middle Street 205-665-7535 Montevalloumc.org
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
1824 County Road 113 205-665-7780 Gracemontevallobaptist.com
MAYLENE
GREEN CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 700 Highway 203 CHURCH
8254 Highway 17 205-664-1675 Cbcmaylene.org
205-665-0206
2nd Avenue and Branch St. 205-663-1697
MONTEVALLO
Highway 22 205-665-1322
HELENA UNITED METHODIST
ALDRICH BAPTIST CHURCH
MONTEVALLO CHURCH OF CHRIST
HELENA PENTECOSTAL WORSHIP CENTER
2035 Highway 58 205-663-0111 Helenaumc.org
MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH 5320 Helena Road 205-663-5257 Mpbchelena.com
NEW BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH Highway 261 205-664-1124
RIVERPOINT ASSEMBLY OF GOD 5326 Highway 17 205-621-0112 Riverpointchurch.org
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MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH
1164 Highway 10 205-665-1193
830 Vine Street 205-665-7579
CATHEDRAL OF THE CROSS
MONTEVALLO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
7086 Highway 10 205-665-9960
CHURCH OF THE HOLY COMFORTER 135 Ashville Circle 205-665-2769 Holy-comforter.com
DOGWOOD GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
56 Church Drive 205-665-0202 Dogwoodgrovebaptist.com
660 Main Street 205-665-2566 Montevallofbc.com
MONTEVALLO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
510 Shelby Street 205-665-7360 Montevallopcusa.org
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MOUNTAIN VALLEY BAPTIST 277 Park Drive
CROSSCREEK BAPTIST SUN VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH
600 Crosscreek Trail 205-663-4886 Crosscreekbaptist.org
MT. SINAI MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH CROSSLIFE CHURCH 495 Highway 10 205-665-9100
224 Commerce Parkway 205-874-6262
PILGRIM REST BAPTIST CHURCH
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PELHAM
301 Selma Road 205-665-1838
SHILOH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
845 Shelby Street 205-665-5152
SPRING CREEK CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
3411 Spring Creek Road 205-665-4184 Springcreekcpchurch.org
ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 935 Plowman Street 205-665-1667 Standrewsmontevallo.org
2867 Pelham Parkway 205-664-0237 Fbcpelham.org
INDIAN SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH
3375 Cahaba Valley Road 205-988-3662 Indianspringschurch.org
LAKEVIEW FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH
440 Overland Road 205-665-1825 Universitybaptistmontevallo. com
WARD CHAPEL AME CHURCH
20 West Street 205-665-5474
WILTON BAPTIST CHURCH
212 Selma Road 205-665-1406 Wiltonbaptist.com
PELHAM CALVARY CHAPEL BIRMINGHAM 1738 Morgan Park Road 205-994-2418 Calvarybirmingham.com
BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH 345 Bethlehem Church Road 205-669-3401 bethlehembc.net
VINCENT
UPPER ROOM CHURCH
19140 Alabama 145 205-669-2099 Southshelbybaptist.com
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH VINCENT
WESTOVER
OAK MOUNTAIN CHURCH OF CHRIST 2054 State Park Road 205-663-6566 Oakmtnchurch.org
PELHAM CHURCH OF CHRIST 3405 Pelham Parkway 205-663-7735 Pelhamchurchofchrist.com
PELHAM CHURCH OF GOD 2100 County Road 52 East 205-664-0120
RIVERPOINT CHURCH 375 Bearden Road 205-621-0112 Riverpointchurch.org
293 Stephens Street 205-665-2939 Wiltonbiblebaptist.org
MT. OLIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
COVENANT LIFE CHURCH
1805 Highway 35 205-663-3045 Ombcpelham.org
BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH
SOUTH SHELBY BAPTIST CHURCH
15 Waite Street 205-672-2512 Fbcvincent.org
1449 Court Place 205-663-1937 Lifechurchpelham.com
111 School Street 205-669-4054
WILTON
SHELBY
5154 Highway 11 205-663-3309 Lvfirst.net
ST. THOMAS APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH OAK MOUNTAIN 80 St. Thomas Way BAPTIST CHURCH 205-663-3936 Stthomascatholic.com
2200 Highway 33 205-719-1841 Sunviewbaptist.com
WILSONVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
494 Depot Street 205-665-4407 Mombcwilton.com
656 Highway 8 205-665-4993 Upperroomchurch.org
WILTON BAPTIST CHURCH
MT. TABOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4395 Old Highway 280 205-678-6857
NEW LIFE CHURCH 11580 U.S. 280 205-678-8777 Nlc280.com
THE CHURCH AT CHELSEA WESTOVER
212 Selma Street 205-665-1406 Wiltonbaptist.com
TEMPLE THE HINDU TEMPLE & CULTURAL CENTER OF BIRMINGHAM 200 North Chandalar Drive Pelham, Alabama 35124 205-621-1155 Bhamhindutemple.org
11063 U.S. 280 205-618-0303 Thechurchatcw.com
WESTOVER CHURCH OF CHRIST 7195 Highway 55 205-678-0132
WILSONVILLE WILSONVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH
9851 North Main Street 205-669-6100 Wilsonvillebaptist.org
WILSONVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST 9940 North Main Street Wilsonvillecoc.com
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ACCOMODATIONS
ALABASTER CANDLEWOOD SUITES
1004 Balmoral Drive Alabaster, AL 35007 Ichotelsgroup.com/candlewood (205) 620-0188 88 guestrooms, $119 and up per night for stays shorter than 7 days, $70-$99 per night for stays longer than 7 days.
SHELBY MOTOR LODGE
1560 1st St. N. Alabaster, AL 35007 Shelbymotorlodge.com (205) 663-1070 21 guestrooms, $45 per night.
BIRMINGHAM CANDLEWOOD SUITES
600 Corporate Ridge Drive Birmingham, AL 35242 Ichotelsgroup.com/candlewood (205) 991-0272 97 guestrooms, $75.95-$95.99 per night. Location has a membership with the local YMCA available for guests to use free of charge, which offers pool and fitness center.
DAYS INN 280
4627 U.S. 280 East Birmingham, AL 35242 Daysinn.com (205) 991-9977 102 guestrooms, $69.99-$79.99 per night.
HAMPTON INN & SUITES
6220 Farley Court Birmingham, AL 35242 Hamptoninn3.hilton.com (205) 981-0024 106 guestrooms, $89-$134 per night.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
Hiexpress.com (205) 776-6370 96 guestrooms, $89-$99 per night.
HOMEWOOD SUITES
215 Inverness Center Drive Birmingham, AL 35242 Homewoodsuites3.hilton.com (205) 995-9823 95 guestrooms, $129-$239 per night. Extended stay.
HYATT PLACE
4686 U.S. 280 East Birmingham, AL 35242 Birminghaminverness.place. hyatt.com (205) 995-9242 126 guestrooms, $90-$162 per night.
RESIDENCE INN INVERNESS
3 Greenhill Pkwy Birmingham, AL 35242 Marriott.com (205) 991-8686 128 guestrooms, $187-$163 per night.
STUDIO PLUS (INVERNESS)
101 Cahaba Park Circle Birminham AL 35242 Extendedstayamerica.com (205) 408-0107 Rates as low as $52-$82 per night. Designed specifically for longer stays with large studios fettering fully equipped kitchens and plenty of workspace. Includes wifi and fully equipped kitchen as well as on-premise coin-operated laundry facility.
EXTENDED STAY AMERICA
101 Cahaba Park Circle Birmingham, AL 35242 Extendedstayamerica.com (205) 408-0107 72 guestrooms, $52-$82 per night. Extended stay.
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QUALITY INN & SUITES
707 Key Drive Birmingham, AL 35242 Choicehotels.com (205) 991-1055 63 guestrooms, $70-$108 per night.
WINGATE BY WYNDHAM BIRMINGHAM
800 Corporate Ridge Road Birmingham, AL 35242 Wingatehotels.com (205) 995-8586 100 guestrooms, $745-125 per night.
CALERA AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN
11960 Alabama 25 Calera, AL 35040 Americasbestvalueinn.com (205) 668-0222 32 guestrooms, $66-$79 per night.
CHELSEA YMCA HARGIS RETREAT
928 Hargis Drive Chelsea, AL 35403 Hargisretreat.com (205) 678-6512 The Hargis Retreat has seven lodges available that can accommodate groups that vary in size, from 14 people to 330 people. Retreat offers many outdoor activities, including canoeing, fishing, swimming, hiking and outdoor basketball and volleyball. Dining hall available.
COLUMBIANA ALABAMA 4-H CENTER
892 4-H Road Columbiana, AL 35051 Aces.edu/4hcenter (205) 669-4241 51 guestrooms, $80-$125 per night. Cottages and dorm rooms also available.
COLUMBIANA INN DAYS INN
11691 Alabama 25 Calera, AL 35040 Daysinn.com (205) 668-0560 85 guestrooms, $65-$85 per night.
HAMPTON INN
93 Metro Drive Calera, AL 35040 Hamptoninn3.hilton.com (205) 668-6565 91 guestrooms, $123-$147 per night.
QUALITY INN
357 Shelby County 304 Calera, AL 35040 Qualityinn.com (205) 668-3641 65 guestrooms, $76-$102 per night.
306 E. College St. Columbiana, AL 35051 Columbianainn.com (205) 669-1450 6 guestrooms, $95-$110 per night.
HOOVER HOMEWOOD SUITES 121 Riverchase Pkwy. E. Hoover, AL 35244 Homewoodsuites3.hilton.com (205) 637-2900 113 guestrooms, $105-$163 per night. Extended stay.
INTOWN SUITES
1840 Southpark Drive Hoover, AL 35244 Intownsuites.com (205) 988-9444 121 guestrooms, $209.99 and up per week. Extended stay.
LAQUINTA INN & SUITES
120 Riverchase Pkwy. E Hoover, AL 35244 Lq.com (205) 403-0096 133 guestrooms, $69-112 per night.
OAK MOUNTAIN LODGE AT INVERNESS/ GREYSTONE
5429 U.S. 280 E. Hoover, AL 35242 Oakmountainlodge.com (205) 991-0100 130 guestrooms, $50 per night. Extended stay, two-night minimum stay.
MONTEVALLO
UNIVERSITY INN EXTENDED STAY SUITES
620 Vine Street Montevallo AL 35115 Universityinn-suites.com (205) 476-8611 Room rate is $89.99 per night. The only hotel located in downtown Montevallo. Free breakfast card to Huddle House. Room amenities include 2 full baths, dining room, washer and dryer plus more.
PELHAM BEST WESTERN AT OAK MOUNTAIN 100 Bishop Circle Pelham, ALÂ 35124 Bestwestern.com (205) 982-1113 60 guestrooms, $82-128 per night.
FOX AND PHEASANT BED AND BREAKFAST INN COMFORT SUITES 540 Shelby St. PELHAM Montevallo, AL 35115 Foxandpheasantinn.com (205) 665-3080 4 guestrooms, $120 per night.
2235 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 Comfortsuites.com (205) 982-1999 75 guestrooms, $76-118 per night.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
SLEEP INN
260 Cahaba Valley Road Pelham, AL 35124 Hiexpress.com (205) 987-8888 81 guestrooms, $98-$158 per night.
OAK MOUNTAIN LODGE AT RIVERCHASE/PELHAM 1902 U.S. 31 S. Riverchase, AL, 35244 Oakmountainlodge.com (205) 985-9117 130 guestrooms, $49.99 per night. Extended stay, two-night minimum stay.
OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
200 Terrace Drive Pelham, AL 35124 Alapark.com/Oakmountain (205) 620-2520 10 cabins, $87-$117 per night. One cabin is wheelchair accessible, and guests are provided access to the lake. Other activities are available, such as golfing, boating, fishing, hiking and geocaching.
INDEPENDENCE INN 123 Country Hills Road Montevallo, AL 3515 Independencebnb.com (205) 358-8866 4 guestrooms, $89-$109 per night.
MCKIBBON HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST 611 E. Boundary St. Montevallo, AL 35115 Mckibbonhouse.com (205) 665-1275 4 guestrooms, $120 per night.
RAMSAY CONFERENCE CENTER AND LODGE 24 Vine Street Montevallo, AL, 35115 Montevallo.edu/ramsay (205) 665-6280 40-plus guestrooms, $50 per night.
FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES PELHAM
QUALITY INN
230 Cahaba Valley Road Pelham, AL 35124 Marriott.com (205) 987-9879 93 guestrooms, $90-$153 per night.
110 Cahaba Valley Pkwy. Pelham, AL 35124 Qualityinn.com (205) 444-9200 62 guestrooms, $61-$86 per night. Free passes to nearby gym.
HAMPTON INN & SUITES
RAMADA
232 Cahaba Valley Road Pelham, AL 35124 Hamptoninn3.hilton.com. (205) 313-9500 85 guestrooms, $104-$163 per night.
113 Cahaba Valley Park E. Pelham, AL 35124 Ramada.com (205) 987-0444 48 guestrooms, $72-$135 per night.
200 Southgate Drive Pelham, AL 35124 Sleepinn.com (205) 982-9800 80 guestrooms, $74-$104 per night.
TRAVELODGE
410 Oak Mountain Circle Pelham, AL 35124 Travelodge.com (205) 987-2233 64 guestrooms, $52-67 per night.
VALUE PLACE
101 Bishop Circle Pelham, AL 35124 Valueplace.com (205) 444-3008 122 guestrooms, $259.99$279.99 weekly. Extended stay.
VINCENT BLUE SPRING MANOR BED & BREAKFAST 2870 Shelby County 83 Vincent, AL 35178 Bluespringmanor.com (205) 672-9955 8 guestrooms, $105-$165 per night. Breakfast is included in the price of the room.
***Prices based on average rates for standard rooms. Prices may vary depending on season and day of week.
Wheelchair Accessible Internet Free Wifi Swimming pool Fitness Center Continental Breakfast
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Getting settled in Shelby County Story by GRACE THORNTON
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oving to Shelby County? Haven’t figured out where all the important stuff is to make yourself an official
resident? We’ve got you covered. Here are all the things you need to know. TO GET A DRIVER’S LICENSE If you’re moving to Shelby County from out of state, you will need to show either an original certified birth certificate or valid United States passport (or your passport and resident alien card), your former state license, your social security card and —if you’re under the age of 19 — proof of school enrollment, graduation 66 | VISITORS GUIDE SHELBY COUNTY
certificate or diploma. You will also pay a $23.50 license fee plus a $5 transfer fee.
LOCAL LICENSE OFFICE LOCATIONS COLUMBIANA
104 Depot Street Columbiana, AL 35051 205-670-6836
PELHAM
1018 County Services Drive Pelham, AL 35124 205-620-6600
INVERNESS
Inverness Corners Shopping Center Suite 310 Hoover, AL 35242 205-670-6826
AUTO REGISTRATION If you’re moving to Shelby County from out of state, you have 30 days to register your vehicle in the county before facing penalties. If you own your vehicle, you must provide the out of state title in your name, proof of insurance, proof of residency in Shelby County, the current registration from your former state and a valid driver’s license for each owner. Proof of residency can be done with a current apartment lease, a deposit on utilities in the applicant’s name, a current utility bill for a Shelby County residence in the applicant’s name or military orders to Shelby County with a current date. If your vehicle is financed or leased, more things are required — view the full
list at https://www.shelbyal.com/index. aspx?NID=624. The vehicle must also be present for a VIN inspection at the office. You can register your vehicles at the driver’s license offices listed above.
Not be judged “mentally incompetent” in a court of law Be a resident of the city for 30 days (for municipal elections) You can find your polling station at https://myinfo.alabamavotes.gov/ VoterView/PollingPlaceSearch.do.
VOTING TAXES You can register to vote online at alabamavotes.gov. You must be able to provide a Shelby County physical address for your residence. To vote in Alabama, you must: Be a United States citizen Live in the State of Alabama Be at least 18 years old Not be barred from voting by reason of a disqualifying felony conviction
When April 15 rolls around, Alabama takes its income taxes at 2 percent, 4 percent or 5 percent rates, and cities and counties are allowed to collect local taxes as well. Depending on status and income, some residents can claim a standard deduction of up to $7,500. That amount is reduced based on income, and for married taxpayers filing jointly, the ceiling for that
deduction is $4,000. For single people, heads of families and married people filing separate returns, tax rates in Alabama are: 2 percent on the first $500 of taxable income. 4 percent on taxable income between $501 and $3,000. 5 percent on all taxable income over $3,000. For married people filing joint returns: 2 percent on the first $1,000 of taxable income. 4 percent on taxable income between $1,001 and $6,000. 5percent on all taxable income over $6,000. You can download income tax forms here: http://revenue.alabama.gov/ incometax/generaltaxforms.cfm. VISITORS GUIDE SHELBY COUNTY | 67
PHONE NUMBERS
GENERAL EMERGENCY 911
ANIMAL CONTROL 205-669-8766
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
205-670-6900
BOARD OF REGISTRARS 205-669-3913
BUSINESS REVENUE
JUVENILE COURT SERVICES
205-669-3831
205-669-2614
205-682-5700
LANDFILL OFFICE
PELHAM
205-669-4169
205-620-5891
THOMPSON INTERMEDIATE
LICENSE OFFICECOLUMBIANA
UTILITIES
LICENSE OFFICEINVERNESS
1-800-245-2244
205-670-6838
205-670-6TAG
205-669-3760
205-620-6600
COMMISSION ACCOUNTING
PERSONNEL
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
205-669-3710
COMMUNITY SERVICES
205-670-6510
PROBATE JUDGE 205-669-3711
COUNTY ENGINEER
PROPERTY TAX COMMISSION
COUNTY MANAGER
205-670-6500
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
205-620-6550
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
205-669-3750
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
669-3999
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
205-669-3737
FACILITIES GENERAL SERVICES
205-670-6462
GARBAGE COLLECTION
205-670-6900
SHELBY COUNTY ECONOMIC & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
205-620-6640
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
ALAGASCO 1-800-292-4008
205-685-9600
205-972-2983
CALERA AREA SCHOOLS
CHARTER BUSINESS
CALERA ELEMENTARY
855-879-9151
205-670-6540
EDUCATION
CALERA MIDDLE
205-682-6140
CALERA HIGH
CHELSEA/MT LAUREL AREA SCHOOLS
205-439-1000
PELHAM BOARD OF EDUCATION 205-624-3700
SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
CALERA 205-668-3023
JEFFERSON STATE – SHELBY CAMPUS
205-665-6000
205-983-5911
ALABASTER AREA SCHOOLS
MONTEVALLO CREEK VIEW 205-665-1519 ELEMENTARY 205-685-6100 INFORMATION SOUTH SHELBY 205-669-9075 KINGWOOD 205-670-6550 CHRISTIAN SCHOOL* (UNINCORPORATED COUNTY) 205-841-2740
205-663-3973
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205-682-6500
HOOVER BOARD OF EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO
205-988-5672
CALERA INTERMEDIATE
205-682-6100
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
HOOVER
205-682-6120
205-663-8400
205-632-7000
205-663-4542
THOMPSON SIXTH GRADE CENTER
AT&T
205-669-4181
GREATER SHELBY
THOMPSON MIDDLE
205-685-8100
PROBATE RECORDING ALABASTER BOARD OF EDUCATION
205-670-6555
685-6700
ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
PROBATE COURT WATER SERVICES
205-669-3720
205-669-3880
205-685-4300
205-669-3990
LICENSE OFFICECIRCUIT CLERK PELHAM
205-669-8900
MEADOW VIEW ELEMENTARY
JUVENILE DETENTION COLUMBIANA THOMPSON HIGH
205-670-6520
205-670-6530
DRIVING EXAMS
CHELSEA HIGH
205-682-7200
CHELSEA MIDDLE
205-682-7210
CHELSEA PARK ELEMENTARY
205-682-6700
FOREST OAKS ELEMENTARY 205-682-7220
HILLTOP MONTESSORI SCHOOL
205-437-9343
MT LAUREL ELEMENTARY
205-682-7230
COLUMBIANA/ SOUTH SHELBY AREA SCHOOLS
HELENA INTERMEDIATE
CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL*
205-682-5300
205-669-7777
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER 205-682-6550
COLUMBIANA MIDDLE
205-682-6610
ELVIN HILL ELEMENTARY
205-682-6620
SHELBY COUNTY HIGH
205-682-5520
HELENA MIDDLE
HOOVER AREA SCHOOLS BERRY MIDDLE
205-439-2000
GREYSTONE ELEMENTARY
205-439-3200
RIVERCHASE ELEMENTARY
205-439-3400
SPAIN PARK HIGH
205-682-6600
205-439-1400
SHELBY ELEMENTARY
MONTEVALLO AREA SCHOOLS
205-682-6630
WILSONVILLE ELEMENTARY
205-682-6640
HELENA AREA SCHOOLS HELENA ELEMENTARY
205-682-5540
HELENA HIGH 205-682-3650
OAK MOUNTAIN/ INVERNESS AREA SCHOOLS BRIARWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL* 205-776-5800
INDIAN SPRINGS SCHOOL* 205-988-3350
205-682-5800
PELHAM HIGH 205-624-3701
205-624-3702
VALLEY ELEMENTARY 205-624-3704
INVERNESS ELEMENTARY
VALLEY INTERMEDIATE
205-682-5240
205-624-3703
JOSEPH S. BRUNO MONTESSORI ACADEMY* 205-995-8709
OAK MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY
205-682-5230
OAK MOUNTAIN HIGH
205-682-5200
MONTEVALLO HIGH
OAK MOUNTAIN INTERMEDIATE
205-682-6400
205-682-5520
MONTEVALLO MIDDLE
OAK MOUNTAIN MIDDLE
205-682-6410
LINDA NOLEN LEARNING CENTER
RIVERCHASE MIDDLE
MONTEVALLO ELEMENTARY
205-682-6420
PELHAM AREA SCHOOLS
205-682-5210
VINCENT/ HARPERSVILLE AREA SCHOOLS COOSA VALLEY ACADEMY* 205-672-7326
VINCENT ELEMENTARY 205-682-7320
VINCENT MIDDLE/ HIGH
205-682-7300
*Private School
OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY SCHOOL* 205-991-5963
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