AARP Tax Aide for Seniors – February through mid-April. Call or come by the Albert L. Scott Library for more information. 664-6822. Ya Ya Yarners – March 6, 20, and 27. 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 … Read More
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Open For Business: New in Alabaster
Alabaster Amstar 14 Theatre Adds Luxury Recliners And More The upgraded GPX auditorium in the Alabaster Amstar 14 Theatre features the biggest and brightest screen with 4K laser projection, immersive Dolby Atmos® sound, and all 14 auditoriums have been upgraded to first-class luxury recliner seating. “We are excited to provide our Alabaster market a fantastic … Read More
Alabaster For Tomorrow: Doing Today For Tomorrow
By Brandon Matthews What would you do if you could do it all over again? What would you change if you had a second chance? Would you take more time with your family or friends? Would you work just a little bit harder? Maybe you would stick with that diet, gym routine, save more money, … Read More
The Alabaster Police Department’s Well-Deserved New Home
By Barry Wise Smith Photos by Brit Huckabay Alabaster Police Chief Curtis Rigney can barely contain his excitement as he guides a tour of the new $16-million state-of-the-art police headquarters under constructions at the entrance of the municipal complex in Alabaster. As he walks—hardhat securely in place—he points out various spaces and amenities he’s dreamed … Read More
Winter 2023 Beautification Board Winners
Alabaster Tour of Lights Sponsors for 2022 The Alabaster Beautification Board would like to offer special “Thanks” to the following organizations and businesses for sponsoring the 2022 Alabaster Tour of Lights: Alabaster Arts Council Alabaster Car Wash & Wax Center Alabaster Florist & Gifts America’s Best Eyeglasses & Contacts AmStar Cinemas Copper Train CreActive Crunch … Read More
Alabaster City Schools Foundation Invests in our Children’s Future
As recently as nine years ago, Alabaster Schools were a part of the Shelby County school system. That all changed on July 1st, 2013 when the schools officially separated from the county. The rest as they say, is history. Good history. Soon after the transition took place, leaders like Dr. Wayne Vickers, the school’s first … Read More
AmStar Alabaster Introducing Premium Large Format Auditorium & Luxury Recliner Seating
Your cool Amstar 14 Theatre just got even cooler AmStar 14 Alabaster will open a new premium large format auditorium called GPX, Thursday, November 10. GPX, which stands for Grand Premium Experience, offers consumers a fully, immersive moviegoing experience. This proprietary GPX auditorium features the biggest and brightest screen with 4K laser projection, immersive Dolby … Read More
November Albert L. Scott Library Events
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
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