September & October 2024 Beautification Award Winners

September 5, 2024By Alabaster Connection

Residential Winner—September The September Beautification Board winner is the home of Monte and Nancy Martin at 140 Glen Abby Way.   Residential Winner—October The October Beautification Board winner is the home of George & Tammy Otten at 1804 Apache Way.   Commercial Winner— October, November, and December The October, November, and December Commercial Winner is Buddy’s … Read More

August Planting Tips

July 31, 2024By Alabaster Connection

According to Urban Farmer Seeds, August is a great time to plant seeds for a second gardening season, which can be as productive as your early spring plantings. Here are some tips for planting in Alabama in August: Soil The soil should be well drained and free of harmful chemicals, oil, and ashes. You can improve your … Read More

Open for Business in August 2024

July 31, 2024By Alabaster Connection

The View Newly renovated apartments with modern amenities and stylish touches. 403 3rd St NE, Alabaster, AL, 35007, US (205) 624-4624 [email protected] theviewalabaster.com     Nawlins Style Poboys Stacy Byrd and Darryl Byrd’s spicy shrimp and catfish baskets, cheesesteak and turkey Po’boys plus more.  Coming soon: okra, salads and oysters to name a few. 1207 1st … Read More

Alabaster by the Numbers

July 31, 2024By Alabaster Connection

The average Alabaster, AL home value is $295,415, up 0.6% over the past year and goes to pending in around 11 days. 137 For sale inventory (June 30, 2024) 55 New listings (June 30, 2024) $335,867 Median list price (June 30, 2024) 32.2% Percent of sales over list price (May 31, 2024) 47.0% Percent of sales under list price (May 31, 2024) … Read More

Everybody Act Medium

July 28, 2024By Alabaster Connection

Michael J. Brooks Pastors and music leaders have had good-natured arguments for years. Musicians insist pastors will be idle in heaven with nothing to do since preaching isn’t on the agenda, whereas music is. And pastors retort that the music program is the source of much church conflict on earth. As radio preacher J. Vernon … Read More

Yoga with Eileen Leslie

July 28, 2024By Alabaster Connection

Eileen Leslie helps unite the mind, body, and soul By Lee Hurley Yoga is perhaps one of the least understood disciplines, according to Eileen Leslie who owns creACTive Wellness Center on Highway 31 in Alabaster.  “Some people think it is a religion or cult, but I don’t take offense to that. We are simply about … Read More

Open for Business – July 2024

July 3, 2024By Alabaster Connection

Signature Style Salon Full-service hair salon offering quality haircuts, styling, and color services at affordable prices. Address: 229 Kent Stone Blvd. Suite 200. 35007 Owner: Yolanda Harrell Email: [email protected] Phone: 205-249-1467   Chubbfathers Good vibes, GREAT food! Address: 229 Kent Stone Blvd. Suite 100. 35007 Menu: thechubbfather.com Phone: 205-685-0950