Closed Dates – November 11 – Veteran’s Day 24 – 27 – Thanksgiving Ya Ya Yarners – November 7, 21 & 28. 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 … Read More
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Buck Creek Lacrosse
Buck Creek Lacrosse has been steadily growing in the last four years, which is not that surprising given that lacrosse offers the right mix of coolness, exercise, gear, team work, and contact that young people want and need. Jim Wiley, Buck Creek’s president says, “Lacrosse is the fastest growing youth sport in America because there … Read More
The Lodge at Mallard Landing
Alabaster has its own beautiful open-air wedding venue in The Lodge at Mallard Landing as well as an event area that includes 300 acres of wildlife, woods, and water complemented with a lodge that sleeps up to 12. The space is excellent for meetings, reunions, client entertainment, corporate retreats, and of course weddings. Folks can … Read More
New Businesses Open in Alabaster
N’spirations Salon has opened at 21 Weatherly Club Drive, Suite 100. Owner Mehgen Overton and her team of stylists have created a friendly intimate atmosphere offering a variety of cuts and styles for the Alabaster community. Call (205) 738-1946 for more information. The Olive Branch Counseling Center is open and specializing in child and adolescent therapy while … Read More
Making Room at the Library
Over the last few years, the Albert L. Scott Library has undertaken several improvement projects to make better use of existing space. New shelving was added in the youth department to give the collection more room. Open space for comfortable seating and study areas was created in the main library, and THS graduate Carter James … Read More
The DAY Program
Photos by Brit Huckabay Located in Alabaster, The DAY (Developing Alabama Youth) Program is an alternative educational and clinical services program for at-risk youth in Shelby County. Since 1983, its dedicated staff and faculty have delivered parents and their children hope and a pathway to success offering academic remediation, GED prep, behavior modification, coping and … Read More
Alabaster for Tomorrow: ‘Tis the Season
By Brandon Matthews Like every Christmas season, my aunt was putting up her Christmas tree, stringing it with lights, and placing all of her sentimental ornaments in just the right places. It was all perfect only needing the star placed on top. She climbed the ladder, reached over to the top, and placed the star. … Read More
Alabaster Strong Internship
An innovative new Internship program between Thompson High School and the city government of Alabaster takes flight. The city of Alabaster is finishing up year one of an innovative internship program called Alabaster Strong, where the city paired two Thomson High School students for paid internships with the Fire Department and Environmental Services. To kick … Read More
Home for the Holidays
Celebrate the joy and beauty of the holidays in Alabaster! Tour of Lights For the sixth year, Alabaster residents will light up the night (and their homes) as part of the 2022 Alabaster Tour of Lights, sponsored by the Beautification Board. The tour features 15 to 25 homes with elaborate decoration displays for the holidays. Residents who … Read More
Essay: A Tug in My Heart
By Jennifer Nix Each July I used to start shopping for my classroom. The excitement of buying new books, supplies, and classroom decorations for precious students I had not yet met is something I had loved doing for 15 years. For 15 years, I anticipated the arrival of 20+ second graders; however, there was not … Read More