Come knit with the Yaya Yarners during Knit in Public Day at the Library, June 10th The YaYa Yarners will host the second annual Knit in Public Day at the Alabaster Library on June 10th. The event kicks off at 10:00 am and will run until 3:00 pm. Whether you knit, crochet, weave or enjoy … Read More
April 2023 Closed Dates – April 7 – 9. Easter Ya Ya Yarners – April 3, 17 and 24. Monday evenings at 5:00 pm. Members share crochet and knitting talents as well as work on community service projects. This year our group will provide hats and scarves to local charities and will provide shawls to … Read More
The 10th annual Alabaster Clean Sweep will be held in April! The Shred-It and e-cycle event will be hosted from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 15, 2023. This event is for Alabaster residents only. Five file boxes of paper per household. ( Free Shredding – Paper) $10 disposal fee per CRT computer monitor, $10 shredding fee … Read More
JR Nails Amazing nail salon. Hours: Monday through Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday Noon-5 p.m. 8919 Highway 119 Suite 109 (205) 624-3105 Top of the World Art & Collectibles Incredible selection of rare comics, art, and collectibles. Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 1123 1st Street North, Suite F, Alabaster, AL 35007 (907) 378-0842 … Read More
By Lori Culpepper After the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, many restaurants struggled to stay open. Many had to shut down; some to never recover or reopen. But for brothers Marco and Juan Perez, along with friend, Jose Carbajal, the beginning of the pandemic was also the start of something positive as they opened … Read More
Dear Friends, It is one of my favorite times of year here in Alabaster, with the beginning of spring and all the excitement this time of year brings. Spring sports are in full swing, and it is time to start celebrating the accomplishments of the graduating class of 2023! In this issue, we’re excited to … Read More
Late last summer, the City Council approved the creation of a Youth Services Library Assistant position, which allowed the library to hire Karen Powell from the North Shelby Library in November. Powell is now the storyteller for both outreach story time at local daycare centers and preschools as well as story time at the library. … Read More
By Jen Matthews When I was a child, Easter was so exciting because it meant baskets and candy and shopping for a new dress. Of course, I ended up hating to wear said dress, but the candy… that was still a win. I’ve traveled a lot of road since I was a child. A road … Read More
By Lee Hurley Manna is, according to the Bible, an edible substance, which God provided for the Israelites during their 40 year travels in the desert. Hence the term Manna from heaven. And hence the name Manna Ministries. Manna Ministries was born 37 years ago in Alabaster resident Don Smith’s driveway after he had a calling … Read More
Toastmasters helps build confidence and instill good habits By Lee Hurley Photos by Brit Huckabay Motivational speaker Brain Tracy said, “Communication is like riding a bicycle or typing. If you’re willing to work at it, you can rapidly improve the quality of every part of your life.” Nowhere is that more obvious than in a … Read More
