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

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

The Daisies and their Little Free Library

July 3, 2024By Alabaster Connection

Never underestimate the power of young girls to make Alabaster a better place. Who are the Daisies? The Daisies are a group of Kindergarten and 1st-grade girls in Alabaster Girl Scout Troop 28212. There are about 20 this year, and they are proof that dynamite comes in small packages. Mary Emily Yancey and Katie Sparks-Chirinos … Read More

Come Fly With Us: Alabaster Radio Control Association

July 3, 2024By Alabaster Connection

Alabaster Radio Control Association celebrates nearly 40 years of remote model aviation. By Carmen Shea Brown Bob Anderson keeps a picture that is near and dear to his heart—a reminder of where it all began. It’s a photo of him as a little blond-haired boy when he was about seven years old, living in Columbus, … Read More

Behind the “Seams” with American Village

July 2, 2024By Alabaster Connection

For 25 years, the American Village costumes have brought history to life. By Katharine Armbrester Photography by Steven Ross and Courtesy American Village American Village has educated and delighted its many visitors ever since it was founded by now-president emeritus Tom Walker in 1999. The village offers replicas of historic buildings and actors (also called … Read More

Beautification Award Winners: Summer 2024

July 1, 2024By Alabaster Connection

Residential Winner—July The July Beautification Board winner is the home of Pam Dyer at 344 Dogwood Trail. Residential Winner—August The August Beautification Board winner is the home of Boris and Janice Battle at 113 Brentwood Lane. Commercial Winner—July, August, September The July, August, and September Commercial Winner is the new Alabaster Police Department at 100 11th … Read More

Alabaster Academy

July 1, 2024By Alabaster Connection

Citizens getting involved in and learning about local government. Public Information Officer Neal Wagner and City Administrator Brian Binzer were looking for ways to make local government more accessible to its residents. Binzer had seen cities in the Atlanta area operate citizen academy programs, and the two saw this as an opportunity to create something … Read More

July Library Events

June 27, 2024By Alabaster Connection

Closed Dates – July 4 & 5 – Independence Day Ya Ya Yarners – July 1. 5 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 local nursing home residents. Need to … Read More