Nothing says Spring like colorful flowers in bloom. And nothing says colorful flowers in bloom like The American Village Festival of Tulips opening around the first of March (check american village.org to verify exact date (the tulips have to be in bloom). Stroll through thousands of colorful tulips, and pick the ones you want to … Read More
Alabaster’s Clean Sweep As Earth Day approaches and spring brings a fresh start, the ninth annual Alabaster Clean Sweep will be held on Saturday, April 9. The event includes: • A Shred-It and e-cycle event from 8 a.m. to noon at 10111 Hwy 119. This event is for Alabaster residents only. Shredding is limited to … Read More
By Brandon Mathews It was the first storm of the 2010 Pacific hurricane season but one of the most catastrophic. Tropical Storm Agatha began forming on May 29th and became the deadliest tropical cyclone in the eastern Pacific since Hurricane Pauline in 1997. Across Central America, hundreds of people were killed and hundreds of people … Read More
Ward 4, President Pro Tem How long have you served Ward 4, and what inspired you to run? I’m currently in my second term with 5/1/2 years as Council Representative for Ward 4. After retiring from the Alabaster Fire Department as Deputy Fire Chief in 2011, I felt that I could bring a fresh perspective … Read More
By Derrick Morrissette Every major league sports organization competes throughout the year to make it to the championship. The championship game as we know it is the most exciting, most important, and most celebrated game of the season. Anything less doesn’t carry the same meaning and importance as this game. Both teams are trying to … Read More
Dear Friends, In January, I presented the city’s goals for 2022, including completion of some exciting projects that will improve our parks, roads, traffic flow and quality of life. We are adding new bathrooms and pavilions at Veterans Park, and construction will begin on pavilions, a basketball court and pickleball courts at the new Patriot’s … Read More
Meet Albert L. Scott Library Director Kim Roberts Library Director Kim Roberts has a long history in Alabaster. Originally from Montgomery, Roberts moved to Shelby County in middle school and has lived in Alabaster since high school. Roberts graduated from Pelham High School, received her history degree from the University of Montevallo, and got her … Read More
Elizabeth, 7 Where does the Easter Bunny go for vacation? “Somewhere there’s a lot of carrots.” Angel, 6 What is the Easter Bunny’s real name? “Jack” Katelyn, 7 Where does the Easter Bunny live? “Easter Town.” Harper, 6 Where does the Easter Bunny go for vacation? “Underground. In warm places. He … Read More
Albert L. Scott Library Youth Programs March & April 2022 Programs and Activities Story Times Friday mornings Toddler Tales at the library 10:30am in the Nan Abbott Room 2nd & 4th Wednesdays Sensory Story Time 3:30pm in the Nan Abbott Room Programs Lego® League — March 1 at 5:30pm-6:15pm Kids ages 6 to … Read More
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