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A GUIDE FOR NEWCOMERS, VISITORS AND RESIDENTS 2011-2012

A special publication of Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.

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EDITORIAL Katie Hurst Amy Jones Wesley Hallman Neal Wagner Christine Boatwright Brad Gaskins PRODUCTION Daniel Holmes Jamie Sparacino Jon Goering MARKETING Matthew Allen Jessica Hardin Matt Hooper Steven Kilpatrick J.R. Lynn Meagan Mims Diane Fant Tracy Jones ADMINISTRATION Tim Prince Jan Griffey Mary Jo Eskridge Annie McGilvray Catherine Cousins

Shelby County magazine is published yearly

by Shelby County Newspapers, Inc., P.O. Box 947, Columbiana, AL 35051. The magazine is distributed in the Shelby County Reporter in May, and is available year-round through Alabama welcome centers, Shelby County area chambers of commerce, and local businesses and organizations. Additional copies may be purchased by calling the SCNI office at 205-669-3131, or by emailing circulation@ shelbycountyreporter.com.

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Table of Contents Cityscapes

Alabaster Calera Chelsea Columbiana Harpersville Helena Hoover Indian Springs Montevallo Pelham Vincent Westover Wilsonville Wilton

Features

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Escape for the weekend Attractions in Shelby County What to do in Shelby County County Information Education Calendar

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On the Cover Peavine Falls waterfall is a popular attraction along the hiking trails at Oak Mountain State Park.

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Escape

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KATIE HURST | Lifestyles Editor

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• Blue Springs Manor 2870 Shelby County 83, Vincent 205-672-9955 BlueSpringsManor.com

ooking for a weekend getaway to escape your day-to-day routine?

Shelby County offers a variety of destinations that can provide either a fun weekend with friends or a romantic trip for two. With options in accommodations, restaurants and activities, you can plan a weekend trip that’s new every time.

Stay

Bed and breakfasts inns: If you’re looking for a romantic getaway or just a relaxing retreat away from the hustle and bustle, Shelby County’s bed and breakfast inns offer just the mix of comfort and seclusion you’re looking for.

Enjoy the ambiance of the 18th century Victorian era at the McKibbon House, escape to the country at Blue Springs Manor or relax in history at the Columbiana Inn. • The McKibbon House 611 Easter Boundary Street, Montevallo 205-665-1275

• Columbiana Inn 306 East College Street, Columbiana 205-669-1450 ColumbianaInn.com Roughing it: Oak Mountain State Park, just 30 minutes from downtown Birmingham, offers the perfect spot for outdoor enthusiasts to get away in the great outdoors. Whether you’re looking for primitive tent camping, a spot to hook up your RV or a rustic cabin to escape to, Oak Mountain offers a variety of lodging options.

While you’re there, don’t miss the many hiking and biking trails and relaxing by the lake-side beach.

Hotels: For low nightly rates and convenient city locations, the county’s plethora of hotels and inns can deliver the comforts of home and the amenities of a

vacation retreat.

Eat

Local joints: You can’t beat local diners and restaurants if you’re looking for the true flavor or Shelby County. From the authentic Italian fare at Joe’s Italian in Alabaster to the down-home grillin’ at The Helena Depot overlooking the Buck Creek waterfall, a unique Southern meal can be found in every corner of the county.

• Joe’s Italian 21 Weatherly Club Drive, Alabaster 205-663-4111 JoesItalianOnline.com • The Helena Depot 29 Lake Davidson Lane, Helena 205-620-1426 HelenaDepot.com • Bernie’s on Main 115 South Main Street, Columbiana 205-669-9993

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• Cantina 6801 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham 205-408-4110 CantinaBirmingham.com

Fine dining: If you’re looking for a special night out that includes white tablecloths and candlelight, don’t miss some of the fine dining destinations in Shelby County. With intimate atmospheres and fresh, gourmet meals, these fine dining restaurants are the perfect destination for special occasions, dates or just a relaxing dinner out.

• Fox Valley Restaurant 6745 Highway 71, Maylene 205-664-8341 • Stone’s Throw Bar & Grill 3 Mt Laurel Avenue, Mt Laurel 205-995-0512 StonesThrowGrill.com • Bellini’s Ristorante & Bar 6801 Cahaba Valley Road #106, Birmingham 205-981-5380 OurBellinis.SupportLocalFlavor.com • Chuck’s Fish 5426 U.S. 280 East, Birmingham 205-995-0495 ChucksFish.com Take-home goodies: Find snacks and delicious desserts to take home at Shelby County’s many bakeries and shops. Stop by to survey the wide variety of homemade cheeses, jellies, butters and preserves at Miller’s Cheese House in Vincent or give in to your sweet tooth at Delicious Bakery in Alabaster. Don’t forget to please family and friends with edible souvenirs from one of the stops below.

• Miller’s Cheese House 425 Shelby County 467, Vincent 205-672-8585 • Delicious Bakery

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844 Old Highway 31, Alabaster 250-358-7805

205-669-0044 ShelbyCountyArtsCouncil.com

• Edgar’s Bakery 6801 Cahaba Valley Road Suite 128, Birmingham 499 Southgate Drive, Pelham 205-987-0790 EdgarsBakery.com

• South City Theatre Company 109 Cloverdale Drive, Alabaster 205-621-2128 SouthCityTheatre.com

Relax

Vineyards: Shelby County has its own unique wine trail featuring three local wineries and vineyards. Whether stopping by for a tasting or a tour, these trail stops can be the perfect place to enjoy an Alabama sunset while relaxing over a glass of wine. Don’t miss the Ozan Vineyard Train rides offered on Saturday afternoons for a tasting, lunch and train excursion all in one.

• Montevallo Main Street Players Parnell Memorial Library Theatre 227 Park Road, Montevallo 205-837-8589 MontevalloArtsCouncil.org/mmsp.

• Bryant Art Gallery 5361 U.S. 280 #190, Birmingham 205-408-4402 • Dixon-Ballog Glass Gallery & Studio 2040 Old Montgomery Highway, Pelham 205-402-2333 DixonGlassGallery.com

• Ozan Vineyard 173 Highway 301, Calera 205-668-6926 OzanWine.com

• Sips N Strokes 522 Cahaba Park Circle, Pelham 205-408-2836 Sipsnstrokes.com

• Morgan Creek Vineyards 181 Morgan Creek Lane, Harpersville 205-672-2053 MorganCreekWinery.com

• Griffith Art Gallery 109 Hilltop Business Drive, Pelham.

205-985-7969 GriffithArtGallery.com

• Vizzini Farms 800 Highway 87, Calera 205-685-0655 VizziniFarmsWinery.com Arts and theater: If you’d like to escape into a story or relax surrounded by art and culture, Shelby County has several venues offering up the latest in fine arts. Take a stroll through a local art gallery, relax while being entertained by local actors and musicians or take an art class at the Shelby County Arts Council or Sips N Strokes. Check individual calendars for a listing of current shows and performances.

• Shelby County Arts Council 104 Mildred Street, Columbiana

Shopping: Shelby County’s shopping district varies from upscale boutiques to century-old European antiques. Alabaster’s Colonial Promenade shopping center includes stores such as Belk, Old Navy, Pier 1 Imports, Books-A-Million and Bed, Bath and Beyond, as well as a variety of restaurants. If you’re closer to U.S. 280, don’t miss the selection of shops in The Village at Lee Branch including the Swanky Stork and Fireflies & Fairytales.

• Colonial Promenade 300 Colonial Promenade Parkway, Alabaster • The Village at Lee Branch 601 Doug Baker Boulevard, Birmingham

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A

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CHRISTINE BOATWRIGHT Staff Writer

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helby County is bursting at the seams with attractions for families and adults alike. Visit a trail of museums that meander through the county for an educational treat or take a cooking class with your special someone for a date night. With a list that’s ever-growing, you’ll find new activities around every corner.

Family Fun

Whether your family enjoys the great outdoors or more educational conquests, you’ll find all the family friendly attractions you could want in Shelby County. Lay Lake,

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the Cahaba River and Oak Mountain are appealing for swimming, fishing and hiking adventures, while The American Village and the Shelby County Museum and Archives will transport your family back into yesteryear.

Outdoor activities: • Cahaba River, for entry locations: Cahabariversociety.org.

• Lay Lake - Beeswax Creek Park, adjacent to Lay Lake on Highway 145. Laylake.info.

• Old Baker Farm 1041 Farmingdale Road Harpersville 205-672-7209 Oldbakerfarm.com

• Oak Mountain State Park — horseback riding, Treetop Nature Trail, Alabama Wildlife Center, Oak Mountain Golf Course, petting farm, swimming, boat rentals, fishing, 200 Terrace Drive, Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham. 205-620-2520. Alapark. com/oakmountain.

Educational attractions: • Aldrich Coal Mine Museum 137 Highway 203, Montevallo 205-665-2886 • Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum 1919 9th Street, Calera 205-668-3435 Hodrrm.org.

• Karl C. Harrison Museum of

George Washington 50 Lester Street, Columbiana 205-669-8767 Washingtonmuseum.com • Shelby County Museum and Archives 1854 North Main Street, Columbiana 205-669-3912 Rootsweb.ancestry.com/ ~alshelby/schs.html • Shelby Iron Works County Road 42, Shelby 205-669-2576 Shelbyironworks.com • The American Village 3727 Alabama 119 South, Montevallo 205-665-3535 Americanvillage.org

Date Night

Grownups need to have fun too! Shelby County offers numerous ways for adults to enjoy a date night out on the town. Enjoy time together learning a new hobby or taking a cooking class. Leave the old “dinner-and-amovie” plan at home and try something new.

• Harpersville Drive-In 45 Woodland Road, Harpersville 205-672-8484 Argodrive-in.com/harpersville • Pelham Racquet Club 100 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham 205-621-3380 Pelhamracquetclub.com • Jefferson State Community College Shelby-Hoover Campus 4600 Valleydale Road, Birmingham 205-853-1200 Jscc.cc.al.us/CCCE/index.

• University of Montevallo Department of Continuing Education Highland Avenue, Montevallo 205-358-8543 Montevallo.edu/Cont_Ed/courses.shtm • Shelby County Community Education Classes 601 1st Street South, Alabaster 205-682-5941 Shelbyed.k12.al.us/communityed.htm

Kids’ Play

Find a place in Shelby County to take your kids or act like a kid yourself. Whether your kids want to play sports, race go-carts or pull on a pair of bowling shoes, pile the kids in the car and head toward numerous great

attractions.

• Sports Blast Shelby County 19220 Highway 280 East, North Shelby 205-980-1701 Sportsblastsc.com • TreeTop Family Adventures 1012 Dunnavant Valley Road, Birmingham 205-637-3780 Treetopfamily adventure.com • Oak Mountain Lanes 300 Bowling Lane, Pelham 205-403-7466 Oakmountainlanes. com • Parks with playgrounds: Orr Park, Montevallo; Veterans Park, 7305 Alabama 119, Alabaster; Veterans Park on Valleydale Road, Hoover; Buck Creek Park, 701 6th Avenue SW, Alabaster; Chelsea Recreational Park, 2966 Shelby County 39, Chelsea.

• Miniature golf at Southern Golf 2613 Pelham Parkway, Pelham 205-621-4653

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Summer

What to do in Shelby County

NEAL WAGNER City Editor

As the scorching, humid days of the Alabama summer heat up, Shelby County residents have a plethora of indoor and outdoor activities to enjoy. Whether it’s a convenient way to cool down or a perfect way to unwind, Shelby County offers a wide range of summer activities for all ages.

A day at the beach: Shelby County may be hundreds of miles away from the nearest ocean, but you can still enjoy the feeling of sand between your toes. Oak Mountain State Park offers one of the most unique summer experiences around, with a sandy beach and swimming area off Terrace Drive. The beach offers a seasonal concession stand and bathrooms just a few feet from the sandy shores. The park is open from 7 a.m. until sundown each day, and the adult day use fee is $3.

For more information, call the park office at 205-6202520, or visit Alapark.com/ oakmountain.

Celebrate summer: From the first weeks of summer until late August, Shelby County’s municipalities host outdoor festivals of all kinds.

Feeling patriotic? Check out Columbiana’s annual Liberty Day festival, which is held downtown during the last Saturday of June.

For Liberty Day information, contact Columbiana City Hall at 205-669-5808.

If live performances by some of the biggest bands around is your thing, check out Alabaster’s annual CityFest celebration. The festival is held in early June each year, and features performances by bands such as Craig Morgan and Vertical Horizon. For more information about CityFest, visit Alabastercityfest.com.

If you’re looking for a mixture

of live music, arts and possibly the largest rubber duck race in the state, check out Helena’s Buck Creek Festival. The festival is held each year in early May, and features live performances, art shows and dozens of local vendors. For more information about the Buck Creek Festival, visit Buckcreekfestival.com Nearly every municipality has something to offer during the summer, so be sure to check out your city website for more great summer festivals.

Keeping it local: If you are in search of a little local flavor in your summer dishes, be sure to visit one of Shelby County’s excellent farmers markets. Each summer, Calera, Montevallo, Columbiana, Mt Laurel, North Shelby and Wilsonville offer venues to allow local farmers to sell crops from cabbages to carrots. For more information about local farmers markets, visit your city website.

Patriotic pyrotechnics: Shelby County’s cities celebrate America’s birthday in a big way every year. Whether it’s grilling out at Helena’s Buck Creek dam, watching fireworks at Montevallo’s American Village or marveling at Chelsea’s Big Kaboom, you definitely don’t want to miss Shelby County’s municipal Independence Day celebrations.

Lake lounging: South Shelby County offers one of the most peaceful and tranquil lakes around. Lay Lake, which serves as Shelby County’s southeast boundary, offers a range of activities from boating to fishing. Several public access points are available near Shelby, Wilsonville and Harpersville.

Beeswax Creek Park off Shelby County 145 also serves as a great gathering location and boat launch.

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What to do in Shelby County

Fall

JAN GRIFFEY | Editor

One of the most beautiful — and welcomed — times of the year in Shelby County is fall. The trees that make up our wooded countryside put on a pageant of vibrant color, making mountaintop vistas nothing less than breathtaking.

Fall’s cooler temperatures coax residents, who have been huddled mostly indoors safe from the August heat, back outside. As you venture out this fall, don’t miss the many fall events, sure to put a smile on your face.

Shelby County Fair: The 62nd event is set for Sept. 19-24 at the Shelby County Exhibition Center in Columbiana. Young and old alike from all over Shelby County work all year long to prepare their entries for a variety of competitions, ranging from best pie to canned goods to livestock showing to artwork.

Proceeds from the fair go to support charities benefiting Shelby County children, as well as Shelby County schools.

The event is completed with nightly entertainment and carnival rides. And the fair food may be the best reason of all to visit the Shelby County Fair.

For more information, visit Alshelbycountyfair. com.

Monster Walk: A tradition in Columbiana, Monster Walk brings out literally thousands of young ghosts and goblins, their parents and brothers and sisters each year. Businesses in downtown Columbiana open their doors to the costumed creatures and hand out a variety of Halloween treats. This year’s event is Monday, Oct. 31. For more information, visit Cityofcolumbiana.com.

Fall festivals: While a number of festivals and pumpkin patches can be found in Shelby County, none is more well known than that of Old Baker Farm in Harpersville. Beginning Sept. 24 and continuing through Oct. 31, the farm is open to all during its fall harvest. On Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8 and 9, Old Baker Farm will present Cowboy Days, featuring shootouts, western music, hay wagon rides, pumpkin patch and more. Children are encouraged to come dressed in western attire.

Cotton Pickin’ Celebration at Old Baker Farm is Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22 and 23. Exhibitors from all over the South will show their wares, including American Indian arts and crafts, blacksmithing, basket making, broom making and more. Admission of $10 includes your pumpkin and all events except food, arts and crafts and horseback rides. For more information, visit Oldbakerfarm. com.

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Winter

What to do in Shelby County

KATIE HURST Lifestyles Editor

Don’t let the cold weather stop you from enjoying some of Shelby County’s family activities.

Embrace the winter season with some of the events and activities below that will leave you with warm memories for months to come.

Make childhood memories: A magical event for small children and those who like to relive their childhood, the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum’s Polar Express transports passengers to the North Pole each year to visit Santa Claus. Hundreds of pajama-clad children enjoy hot chocolate, caroling and visits from elves while riding on antique train cars during this whimsical holiday event. Each participant will take home a special gift from Santa at the end of the trip. Polar Express tickets sell out fast, so book yours in advance. Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, 1919 9th Street, Calera. 205-280-0820 Let sugarplums dance in your head: Each year, students from the Alabama Youth Ballet Company put on a whimsical rendition of “The Nutcracker.”

The company transforms the Pelham High School auditorium into a winter wonderland as dancers of all ages take to the stage for this traditional holiday story. A male public figure is asked to play the role of Mother Ginger each year, complete with makeup, wig and voluminous skirts, providing endless amusement for the audience and participants alike. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit Grebeldance.com.

Glide onto the ice: For an activity the whole family can enjoy, head over to the Pelham Civic Complex for a few laps

around the county’s only ice skating rink. Whether a skilled skater or a first-timer, this public skating venue can provide recreation and a lifetime of memories. The rink provides skate rentals, group rates and a venue for birthday parties and events. For more information and a schedule of public skating sessions, call 205-620-6448 or visit PelhamCivicComplex.com.

Snuggle up with a cup of joe: If the weather outside is frightful, cozy up with a cup of hot joe at one of the area’s unique local coffee shops. Enjoy free wi-fi and a variety of specialty, hot, iced or blended beverages at Ekklesia Coffee House in Chelsea. Ekklesia also offers up comfy couches and large spaces perfect for group meetings or an afternoon with friends. In Montevallo, Eclipse Coffee & Books serves breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as their signature coffee. Check in with both for upcoming events and live music.

• Eclipse Coffee & Books 1032 Main Street, Montevallo 205-665-4234 • Ekklesia Coffee House 109 Foothills Parkway Suite 110, Chelsea 205-678-4444 Celebrate the season: Many municipalities celebrate the holiday season with an annual Christmas parade. The parades offer the perfect outing for families who want to get into the holiday spirit and maybe even catch a glimpse of Santa.

Whether Mr. Kringle rides in on a fire truck or Zamboni, each municipality puts its own spin on the hometown festivities. Gather the children and bundle up to witness these holiday displays as they parade down main streets throughout the county.

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Spring

What to do in Shelby County

AMY JONES | Associate Editor Once the cold weather passes, a Shelby County spring is a beautiful thing to see.

Take advantage of a chance to get outdoors and enjoy the perfect temperatures before the onset of the summer heat.

Play ball: Shelby County boasts youth baseball and softball leagues across the county, and there’s nothing quite like a spring afternoon or evening spent sitting in the bleachers, watching future superstars take the field. If you want to find out more about youth leagues in a particular municipality, contact that city or town’s parks and recreation department.

Take your dinner and a movie outside: The Harpersville Drive-in offers retro fun for families throughout the year, but spring is the perfect time to point your vehicle towards Harpersville on Friday and Saturday nights. The outdoor theater, which typically has two movies available to see, focuses on family-friendly fare. All showtimes are at 7:30 p.m., and the price is $5 for adults and $2 for children. Bonus: once the kids are out of school, the drivein will be open Wednesdays-Sundays. To find out what movies are showing: Visit Harpersvilledrive-in.com to sign up for text updates, or call 205-672-8484.

Develop a green thumb: Visit one of Shelby County’s fantastic nurseries to get your garden going. Hanna’s Garden Shop on U.S. 280 in Greystone and Myers Plants and Pottery on U.S. 31 in Pelham both offer everything one might need for a gorgeous garden, from sod, trees, shrubs, flowers and pretty pots and vases to put your plants in. Myers offers wind chimes, pottery and wrought iron and metal art and furniture.

Myers can also help you build your own outdoor fish pond so you can sit outside, relax and admire your lovely backyard.

• Hanna’s Garden Shop 5485 U.S. 280 East 205-991-2939.

• Myers Plants and Pottery 2935 U.S. 31 South

205-663-6597.

Build your art collection: Once spring officially gets started, Shelby County is full of festivals and art shows. The Montevallo Art Show, put on by the Montevallo Arts Council, is always a popular event — at the 2010 Montevallo Art Show, 75 artists chose to show their creations. The Shelby County Arts Council holds numerous events throughout the spring, and also presents several gallery exhibits. Shelby County is also home to several art galleries, including the Blue Phrog Gallery in Montevallo, which presents original artwork from around the Southeast; the Griffith Art Gallery in Pelham, which has more than 2,500 oil paintings on the floor; the DixonBallog Glass Gallery and Studio in Pelham, which shows off beautiful glass art; and the Parnell Library Gallery, which is home to the Montevallo Arts Council’s exhibitions.

• Montevallo Arts Council info@montevalloartscouncil.org.

• Shelby County Arts Council 104 Mildred Street, Columbiana 205-669-0044 • The Blue Phrog Gallery 955 Main Street, Montevallo 205-665-3766.

• The Griffi th Art Gallery 109 Hilltop Business Drive, Pelham 205-985-7969.

• Dixon-Ballog Glass Gallery and Studio 2040 Old Montgomery Highway, Pelham, 205-402-2333.

Eggstra fun: Most of Shelby County’s cities and towns have Easter egg hunts, and some are huge, such as Pelham’s city egg hunt, which features 10,000 eggs. Indian Springs Village also has a town Easter egg hunt, which has been going strong since the town’s first year in existence. Many churches and organizations across the county also hold egg hunts. Whether you’re looking for an Easter event large or small, there’s a place in Shelby County that can accommodate you and your little ones.

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City Of Alabaster ABOUT

City Hall

201 First St. N, Alabaster, Ala. 35007 205-664-6801 Incorporated: 1953 City council meetings: First and third Thursdays of each month, 7 p.m.

City hall office hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. M-F Web site: Cityofalabaster.com Population: 29,861

Important Numbers

Police: 205-663-7401 • Fire: 205- 664-6818 • Water: 205-663-6155

City Council Members David Frings, mayor Sophie Martin Bob Hicks Adam Moseley

Rick Walters Jim McClain Scott Brakefield Tommy Ryals Mayor Frings

Performers such as Travis Tritt have graced the stage at Alabaster’s Cityfest.

City Of Calera ABOUT

City Hall

10947 Alabama 25, Calera, Ala. 35040 205-668-3500 Incorporated: 1893 City council meetings: First and third Mondays of each month, 7 p.m.

City hall office hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F Web site: Cityofcalera.org Population: 11,620

Important Numbers

Police: 205-668-3505 • Fire: 205-668-3518 • Water: 205-668-3876

City Council Members Jon Graham, mayor Ernest Montgomery Ed Gentry Bobby Joe Phillips

David Bradshaw Mike Roberson Chris Bunn

Mayor Graham The city of Calera boasts the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum.

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City Of Chelsea ABOUT

City Hall

11611 Chelsea Road, Chelsea, Ala. 35043 205-678-8455 Incorporated: 1996 City council meetings: First and third Tuesdays of each month, 6 p.m.

City hall office hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. M-F Web site: Cityofchelsea.com Population: 10,183

Important Numbers

Police: 205-669-4181 • Fire: 205-678-6060 • Water: 205-678-2818

City Council Members S. Earl Niven, mayor Juanita Champion Mike Denton

Robert Barnes Tony Picklesimer Dale Neuendorf

Mayor Niven A Chelsea football player reads to children during a visit to the intermediate school.

City Of Columbiana ABOUT

City Hall

107 Mildred St., Columbiana, Ala. 35051 205-669-5800 Incorporated: 1837 City council meetings: First and third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m.

City hall office hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. M-F Web site: Cityofcolumbiana.com Population: 4,197

Important Numbers

Police: 205-669-5800 • Fire: 205-669-5820 • Water: 205-669-5805

City Council Members Allan Lowe, mayor Frieda Abrams Stancil Handley

Ouida Mayfield Tom Seale Jim Strickland

Mayor Lowe Trick-roper “Southpaw Rope Burn” performs for the crowd during the Cowboy Parade festivities in Columbiana.

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Town Of Harpersville ABOUT

Town Hall

83 Town Hall Lane, Harpersville, Ala. 35078 205-672-9961 Incorporated: 1944 Town council meetings: First and third Mondays of each month, 5:30 p.m.

Town hall office hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. M-F Web site: Townofharpersville.com Population: 1,637

Important Numbers

Police: 205-672-2490 • Fire: 205-672-7959 • Water: 205-672-9961

City Council Members Theoangelo Perkins, mayor Randy Wood Beverly O. Johnson

William Rayfield Shirley Middleton Janet Gill

Mayor Perkins Morgan Creek Vineyards hosts a Grape Stomp every year, complete with a Lucille Ball look-a-like contest.

City Of Helena ABOUT

City Hall

816 Highway 52 East Helena, AL 35080 205-663-2161 Incorporated: 1917 City council meetings: Second and fourth Mondays of each month, 6 p.m.

City hall office hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F Web site: Cityofhelena.org Population: 16,000

Important Numbers

Police: 205-663-6499 • Fire: 205-663-5809 • Water: 205-663-1670

City Council Members Charles W. “Sonny” Penhale, mayor Katherine Ennis Leigh Hulsey

Barbara Hyche Cris Nelson Jerry Pate

Mayor Penhale Helena’s Buck Creek Festival attracts thousands every year to eat, shop and watch the annual rubber duck race.

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City Of Hoover ABOUT

City Hall

100 Municipal Lane, Hoover, Ala. 35216 205-444-7500 Incorporated: 1967 City council meetings: First and third Mondays of each month, 6 p.m.

City hall office hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F Web site: Hooveral.org Population: 81,619

Important Numbers

Police: 205-444-7700 • Fire: 205-444-7655

City Council Members Tony Petelos, mayor John Greene Gary Ivey Trey Lott

Mari Morrison Brian Skelton Gene Smith Jack Wright Mayor Petelos

The Culinary and Hospitality Institute at Jefferson State Community College wowed the crowd at the 2010 Celebrate Hoover Day with a 5,000-pound apple pie.

Town Of Indian Springs ABOUT

Town Hall

2635 Cahaba Valley Road Indian Springs, AL 35124 Incorporated: 1990 Town council meetings: First and third Tuesdays of each month, 7 p.m.

Web site: Indianspringsvillage.org Population: 2,363

Important Numbers Police:669-4181 • Fire: 991-6439

City Council Members Steve Zerkis, mayor Herb Robins Brenda Bell-Guercio

Brian Stauss Jack Mendel Stewart Dudley

Mayor Zerkis Indian Springs School provides a beautiful environment for both boarding and day students to learn.

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City Of Montevallo ABOUT

City Hall

545 Main Street, Montevallo, Ala. 35115 205-665-2555 Incorporated: 1817 City council meetings: Second and fourth Mondays of each month, 7 p.m.

City hall office hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. M-F Web site: Cityofmontevallo.com Population: 6,323

Important Numbers

Police: 205-665-2552 • Fire: 205-665-1264 • Water: 205-665-9045

City Council Members Ben McCrory, mayor Rusty Nix Willie Goldsmith Sharon M. Gilbert

Hollie Cost Sharon Gilbert Dee Woodham

Mayor McCrory The University of Montevallo hosts College Night, the university’s homecoming festivities, every year.

City Of Pelham ABOUT

City Hall

3162 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, Ala 35124 205-620-6400 Incorporated: 1964 City council meetings: First and third Mondays of each month, 7 p.m.

City hall office hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F Web site: Pelhamonline.com Population: 21,352

Important Numbers

Police: 205-620-6550 • Fire: 205-620-6500 • Water: 205-620-6420

City Council Members Don Murphy, mayor Mike Dickens Teresa Nichols

Bill Meadows Steve Powell Karyl Rice

Mayor Murphy Golf and beautiful weather abound at Ballantrae Country Club.

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Town Of Vincent ABOUT

Town Hall

25 Florey Street, Vincent, Ala. 35178 205-672-2261 Incorporated: 1897 Town council meetings: First and third Tuesdays of each month, 7 p.m.

Town hall office hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. M-F Web site: Townofvincent.com Population: 1,985

Important Numbers

Police: 205-672-2261 • Fire: 205-672-8070 • Water: 205-672-2878

City Council Members Ray McAllister, mayor Larry King Bridgette Jordan Smith

Johnny Edwards Ralph Kimble Jr. Mary Lee Reynolds

Mayor McAllister Friday night football at Vincent High School is a community-wide attraction every fall.

City Of Westover ABOUT

City Hall

3312 Westover Road, Westover, Ala. 35147 205-678-3375 Incorporated: 2001 City council meetings: First and third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.

City hall office hours: none Web site: Westoveralabama.org Population: 2,200

Important Numbers

Police: 205-669-4181 • Fire: 205-678-4523 • Water: 205-669-3869

City Council Members Mark McLaughlin, mayor Jeanne Champion Fisch Andrea Hunter

Samuel Mann Larry Riggins Annette S. Tyler

Mayor McLaughlin Westover holds Music in the Park each fall for area senior centers featuring performances by the Vincent Middle School and Vincent High School choirs.

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Town Of Wilsonville ABOUT

Town Hall

9905 Main St., Wilsonville, Ala. 35186 205-669-6180 Incorporated: 1897 Town council meetings: First Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m.

Town hall office hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. M-F Web site: Wilsonvilleal.com Population: 1,827

Important Numbers

Police: 205-669-4181 • Fire: 911 • Water: 205-69-6180

City Council Members Rosemary Liveoak, mayor Dennis Blackerby Calvin Gill Patricia Johnson

Lee McCarty Terry Newman Alan Revis Melissa Rosetta Mayor Liveoak Residents of Wilsonville enjoy the many water related activities available on nearby Lake Lake.

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Town Of Wilton ABOUT

Town Hall

100 Depot St., Wilton, Ala 35187 205-665-2021 Incorporated: 1819 Town council meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.

Town hall office hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. M-F Web site: WiltonAlabama.com Population: 580

Important Numbers

Police: 205-669-4181 • Fire: 205-665-1264 • Water: 205-665-2021

City Council Members Joe Francher, mayor Deborah Hudson Hubert Lucas

Jessica Martin Casie Nathews Carol Wisor

Mayor Francher Members of Wilton Baptist Church put on a live nativity event each Christmas season free for the community.

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From the Superintendent

From the desk of Superintendent Randy Fuller Welcome to Shelby County and to the Shelby County School District. We are the fourth largest school district in the state, with a student population of over 28,000 students. The district has 39 schools located within eight high school attendance zones.

The Shelby County School District achieved district accreditation and a Quality Achievement Award from SACS/AdvancED in October 2009. During that process, Shelby County was cited as a “model school district” which is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our award-winning faculty and staff.

The Shelby County Board of Education recognizes the integral part that the community plays in maintaining a successful school system. We are extremely grateful to the hundreds of business and community sponsors that help provide additional funding to our schools and the Shelby County Education Foundation.

Another major factor in building a strong school system is parental involvement. Shelby County is blessed to have supportive parents that recognize their role as the child’s first and most important teacher. We have countless numbers of parents that sacrifice time and valuable resources to our schools. Your commitment has not gone unnoticed and I would personally like to commend for your unwavering support of the school district.

Our citizens recently gave us their vote of confidence with the renewal of 30 mills of ad valorem tax that help to fund programs, personnel, operations, and capital improvements. We are moving forward now with a capital projects plan that includes the construction of new schools in the four high growth areas of Calera, Chelsea, Helena and Alabaster. Thanks to the support of our citizens, we will continue to strive for excellence and be a model school district that you can all take pride in.

Sincerely,

Randy Fuller System Accomplishments • Highest graduation rate in system’s history – 93% • Highest ACT scores in system’s history – 22.1% • Continued increase in standardized test scores in all schools • Child Nutrition Program recognized at the national level – all 20 elementary & intermediate schools awarded USDA’s HealthierUS Challenge Gold Medal of Distinction • Award-winning website for 2 consecutive years • Achieved district accreditation and Quality Achievement Award from SACS/AdvancED in October 2009 • Recently featured in two national publications, Education Executive and Health magazines 410 East College Street • P.O. Box 1910 • Columbiana, AL 35051 (205) 682-7000 • www.shelbyed.k12.al.us

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Terms: 1988-94; 1994-2000; 2000-06; 2006-12 Dr. Lee Doebler is Department Chairman and Professor of Counseling, Leadership, & Foundations at the University of Montevallo. He received his Ph.D. and M.Ed. from the University of Mississippi, specializing in school psychology. Dr. Doebler received his B.A. from Grace College in Indiana. Dr. Doebler has served on the Shelby County Board of Education since 1988. He has served as Board President for 19 years. Dr. Doebler has been married for 45 years to Sherrie Doebler, and they have four daughters and nine grandchildren.

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Mr. Steve Martin - Vice President

Terms: 1988-94; 1994-2000; 2000-06; 2006-12 Mr. Steve Martin is retired from careers in journalism and publishing, higher education, health care and real estate. He received his B.S. in Communications – Journalism from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

Mr. Martin has served on the Shelby County Board of Education since 1988.

He has served as Vice President for 15 years. Mr. Martin has been married for 41 years to Linda Martin, and they have two daughters and one grandchild.

Mr. Aubrey Miller Term: 2010-16

Mr. Aubrey Miller is Executive Director of the Alabama Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation — dedicated to finding a cure for type 1 diabetes. He is also the founding pastor of Faith Church. He received his B.A. in English from Samford University and his M.A. in Communication from the University of Alabama. Mr. Miller has been married to Beverly Miller for 33 years, and they have two daughters.

Ms. Peg Hill

Terms: 2002-08; 2008-14 Ms. Peg Hill is a retired principal and teacher from Shelby County Schools.

She received her Ed.S., M.Ed., and B.S. from the University of Montevallo.

She is currently on the Board of Leadership Shelby County, member of the Columbiana Kiwanis Club, and Ambassador for the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Hill has served on the Shelby County Board of Education since 2002.

Mrs. Jane Hampton Term: 2010-2016

Mrs. Jane Hampton retired from the Shelby County School System after thirty-seven years as a teacher and principal. Mrs. Hampton received her B.S. in Elementary Education from Auburn University and her Masters and Ed.S. from the University of Montevallo. She is a graduate of Leadership Shelby County and serves on the Shelby County Arts Council Board of Directors. Mrs. Hampton has been married to John B. Hampton for 38 years and has two daughters.

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Instructional Programs

Shelby County Schools offer comprehensive instructional programs for students in grades K-12.

Alabama Reading Initiative

All elementary and intermediate schools are ARI trained.

The Montevallo schools are ARI trained at all three grade levels — elementary, middle and high.

Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative

Several schools in Shelby County have completed the training in both math and science and are considered to be fully implemented AMSTI sites. These sites are Calera Elementary, Calera Middle, Chelsea Intermediate, Chelsea Middle, Columbiana Middle, Meadow View Elementary, Montevallo Elementary, Montevallo Middle, Oak Mountain Elementary, Pelham High, Shelby Elementary, Thompson Intermediate, Valley Intermediate, Vincent Middle/High, and Wilsonville Elementary. Several other Shelby County schools have fully implemented the math training for AMSTI to become Local Leadership Academy in Mathematics (LLAM) Schools. Those schools include Creek View Elementary, Elvin Hill Elementary, Mt Laurel Elementary, Valley Elementary and Vincent Elementary.

Advanced and Gifted Programs

Shelby County has gifted education programs at the elementary, middle, and high school. Honors courses are also offered, starting in middle school and continuing through high school. Each high school has Advanced Placement classes – 20 different AP classes are available across the system. In-system distance learning and ACCESS distance learning classes can be arranged when needed. High school students also have the opportunity for Dual Enrollment or Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit for college level courses through agreements with the University of Montevallo, the University of Alabama, UAB, Jefferson State Community College, Central Alabama Community College, and Wallace Community College.

Career and Technical Education

Students in Shelby County Schools who plan carefully may be placed in high-wage, high-skill, or high-demand occupations by participating in Career and Technical Education. CTE programs are in all middle schools, high schools, and at the School of Technology. Gone are the days of “trade” or “vocational” schools. The programs are much more technical, rigorous, relevant, and aligned with business/industry standards for the workforce of tomorrow. Students have an opportunity to enter the job market with a high-paying skill, or they may continue their education. Many of the programs offer articulation and/or dual credit with neighboring postsecondary community colleges.

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Library Media Services

Shelby County offers Library Media Centers and Library Media Specialists at all elementary, middle and high schools. The school district has also implemented a new competition called Battle of the Books. Six-member teams of middle and high school students compete against each other in a scholars bowl type format based on eight books that have been pre-selected for them to read and discuss.

Fine Arts

Shelby County Schools has a strong emphasis on fine arts in all schools including music, art, and drama. Students who excel in the arts have the opportunity to showcase their talents through various band competitions, choral festivals, the Shelby County Showcase of Bands, the Superintendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Show and drama productions.

English as a Second Language

The ESL Department of Shelby County Schools supports the mission of Shelby County Schools, which recognizes the diverse student population of the school district and seeks to educate all students by facilitating, advocating for, and leading in the appropriate instruction of English language learners, national origin minority, and immigrant students. Additionally, the ESL Department aids all schools and the school district in communicating with families in a language they understand in order to ensure parental and student understanding of school culture and rules, parental involvement, instructional goals and objectives, as well as student achievement.

Federal Programs

Title I provides federal aid money to school districts around the country based on the number of low-income families in the district. Each school district uses Title I funds to pay for extra educational services for children. The purpose of Title I is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and state academic assessments. Shelby County currently has six elementary schools receiving Title I funding.

Guidance and Testing

The Shelby County Comprehensive School Counseling and Guidance Program seeks to provide all students with the skills necessary to achieve academic, career, personal and social success. Shelby County counselors work as collaborative partners in education with students, parents, teachers, school administrators and community members to ensure that all students maximize their potential and become productive members of society.

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Capital Improvement Projects

Chelsea High School

The Shelby County school district has several capital improvement projects that have recently been completed or are still ongoing. These projects include a 14-classroom addition at Creek View Elementary and an 8-classroom addition at Chelsea High School that are both complete and occupied.

Meadow View Elementary School and Pelham High School currently have 8-classroom additions under construction. Those classrooms should be completed by the start of the 2011-12 school year.

Pelham High School also has a cafeteria expansion currently under construction. Another project is a cafeteria expansion and gymnasium upgrade at Columbiana Middle School. That project will be bid soon and construction will begin shortly thereafter.

The Shelby County Board of Education is in the process of finalizing a Capital Projects Plan to address needs in four high growth areas through the construction of new school facilities. Those high growth areas include Alabaster, Calera, Chelsea and Helena. The Capital Projects Plan also targets schools in all areas of the county where renovations and modernizations are needed.

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Creek View Elementary School

Creek View Elementary School

School Directory

Central Office Directory

Directory of Schools

Shelby County Schools Central Office 410 East College Street P.O. Box 1910 Columbiana, AL 35051 205.682.7000 Superintendent – Randy Fuller Deputy Superintendent – John Wright Assistant Superintendent/Personnel – Jim Miller Assistant Superintendent/Operation – Tom Ferguson Assistant Superintendent/Instruction – Dr. Charlotte Draper-Miller Assistant Superintendent/Finance – Gary McCombs Administration Bus Transportation Child Nutrition Program/Cafeterias/Food Service Community Education ESL Finance/Accounting Instructional Services Center Guidance/Testing Health Services Human Resources Maintenance Payroll Public Relations Special Services Student Services Teacher Resource Center (TRC) Technology

School Alternative School Calera Elementary Calera Middle Calera High Chelsea Park Elementary Chelsea Intermediate Chelsea Middle Chelsea High Columbiana Middle Creek View Elementary Elvin Hill Elementary Helena Elementary Helena Intermediate Helena Middle Inverness Elementary Linda Nolen Learning Center Meadow View Elementary Montevallo Elementary Montevallo Middle Montevallo High Mt. Laurel Elementary Oak Mountain Elementary Oak Mountain Intermediate Oak Mountain Middle Oak Mountain High Pelham High Riverchase Middle School of Technology Shelby Elementary Shelby County High Thompson Intermediate Thompson Middle Thompson 6th Grade Center Thompson High Valley Elementary Valley Intermediate Vincent Elementary Vincent Middle/High Wilsonville Elementary

Principal George Theodore Linda Chesler Brent Copes Richard Bishop Jeanette Campisi-Snider Resia Brooks Bill Harper Jay Peoples Christie Muehlbauer Joyce Dixon Betsy Hillman Mary Cooper Wayne Williams Jenni Goolsby Christine Hoffman Michele Shepherd Jody Brewer Annie McClain Shelia Lewis Derek Dearman Angela Walker Jeanette Darby Linda Maxwell Larry Haynes Joan Doyle Bob Lavett Charles Smith Tim Elliff Stacy Aderholt Gene Rogers Ke’Andrea Jones Melissa Youngblood Brent Tolbert Daniel Steele Debbie Scarbrough Dana Payne Beverly Miller Gary Minnick Rosemary Liveoak

682.7128 682.7012 682.7125 682.7013 682.7048 682.7035 682.7059 682.7130 682.6531 682.5958 682.5947 682.7015 682.5900 682.5913 682.6552 682.7016 682-7100 682.7021 682.7084 682.5850 682.7046 682.5920 682.5620

Address 601 First Street S., Alabaster 855 10th Street, Calera 8454 Hwy. 31 South, Calera 100 Calera Eagle Drive, Calera 9000 Chelsea Park Trail, Chelsea 2315 Hwy. 39, Chelsea 2321 Hwy. 39, Chelsea 10510 Hwy. 11, Chelsea 222 Joinertown Rd., Columbiana 8568 Hwy. 17, Maylene 201 Washington St., Columbiana 187 Third St., Helena 3500 Hwy. 52, Helena 1299 Hillsboro Pkwy, Helena 5251 Valleydale Rd., Birmingham 2280 Hwy 35, Pelham 2800 Smokey Road, Alabaster 171 Jeter Cir., Montevallo 235 Samford St., Montevallo 980 Oak St., Montevallo 1 Jefferson Place, Bham 5640 Cahaba Valley Rd., Bham 5486 Caldwell Mill Rd., Bham 5650 Cahaba Valley Rd., Bham 5476 Caldwell Mill Rd., Bham 2500 Panther Cir., Pelham 853 Willow Oak Dr., Bham 701 Hwy. 70, Columbiana 19099 Hwy. 145, Shelby 101 Washington St., Columbiana 10019 Hwy. 119, Alabaster 1509 Kent Dairy Rd., Alabaster 10111 Hwy, 119, Alabaster 100 Warrior Dr., Alabaster 310 Opportunity Dr.,Pelham 2200 Hwy. 33, Pelham 40800 Hwy. 25, Vincent 42505 Hwy. 25, Vincent 71 School St., Wilsonville

Phone 682.5910 682.6120 682.6140 682.6100 682.6700 682.7220 682.7210 682.7200 682.6610 682.5730 682.6620 682.5540 682.5520 682.5300 682.5240 682.5800 682.5740 682.6420 682.6410 682.6400 682.7230 682.5230 682.5220 682.5210 682.5200 682.5500 682.5510 682.6650 682.6630 682.6600 682.5720 682.5710 682.5790 682.5700 682.5550 682.5530 682.7320 682.7300 682.6640

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Shelby County Schools on the web

Whether you are a student, teacher, or administrator, the 21st Century is an exciting time to be in school. In August of 2010, Shelby County Schools launched its 21st Century learning initiative called iâ&#x20AC;˘am21. The goal of this initiative is to ensure that both students and staff develop 21st Century skills.

In order to promote the integration of authentic, meaningful 21st Century skills in the classroom, the System has organized its technology professional development around five key areas of focus. In addition to offering year-round professional development for teachers, the System began an intensive year-long professional development plan for all administrative staff in July. This training is helping administrators better understand how important these skills are for students and how to assist in making effective technology integration decisions for their schools.

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calendar art | community | fairs | music | parades | school | theatre

May

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Baby Bird Shower at the Alabama Wildlife Center in Oak Mountain State park begins at 11 a.m. and lasts through 3 p.m. Bring a gift for the birds, visit with glovetrained Education Birds, receive a guided tour through the Treetop Nature Trail and lessons on how the center feeds baby birds and makes artificial nests.

Visit Alapark.com/events for more information.

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Mother’s Day Special at Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum.

Buck Creek 13 Helena’s Festival May 13-14 at

featuring free-flying birds at the Alabama Wildlife Center.

Program times at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. VisitAlapark.com/ events for more information.

County senior 19 Shelby picnic at Alabaster Senior

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concert at 21 Summer Morgan Creek Vineyard County high 26 Shelby school seniors graduate

30 Memorial Day Day Bug Races 30 Memorial at 10 a.m. on the Treetop

Nature Trail at Oak Mountain State Park.

Amphitheater Park.

June

City Cycle Chix will 14 Magic host a Women’s Mountain 3 Bike Clinic at Oak

Mountain State Park May 14-15.

Beginners are welcome. Visit Alapark.com/events for more information.

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Watching Wildlife event at the campground pavilion at Oak Mountain State Park. Event begins at 10 a.m.

Visit Alapark.com/events for more information.

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The Save Our American Raptors will present a free flight bird program

“Laughter on the 23rd Floor” performed by the South City Theater June 3-12, call 616-1718.

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Helena movies in the park, free admission, June-August. Call 296-6153 for dates more information.

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party and health 11 Block festival at St. Vincent’s

One Nineteen. Free health screenings and fitness classes

Telling your stories

Flag making and parade at the campground pavilion at Oak Mountain State Park at 10 .m.

concert at 18 Summer Morgan Creek Vineyard

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Fourth of July special at Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum.

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Father’s Day special at Heart of Dixie Railroad Musuem.

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Short Play IV performed by the South City Theater June 24-25, call 616-1718.

Liberty Day 25 Columbiana celebration

City Theater July 22-August 31, call 616-1718.

Chelsea Big Kaboom firework display CMYK

Things That Go Bump in the Night event will teach about Alabama’s nocturnal creatures at Campground Pavilion at 7 p.m. at Oak Mountain State Park.

“I Hate Hamlet” 22 performed by the South

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Wilsonville God and Country celebration.

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scavenger hunt 17 23 Nature at 10 a.m. on the Treetop Nature Trail at Oak Mountain State Park.

August 6

Columbiana Novella Club’s annual Antique, Arts & Crafts Charity Show 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. school day for 11 First Shelby County Schools

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Summer concert at Morgan Creek Vineyards

Town” performed 14 “Our by the South City Theater August 14-23, call 616-1718.

of Montevallo 29 University Fall semester begins

September 3

Cars by the Creek in Montevallo - prizes awarded to the top 20 cars and top 10 trucks. Bring your family for this all-day event.

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Labor Day Nature Walk at 10 a.m. at campground beach at Oak Mountain State Park.

5 Labor Day Lady With All The 11 “The Answers” performed by the South City Theater September 11-19, call 616-1718.

Morgan Creek Vineyards Grape Stomp

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November

annual Shelby 19 The County Fair in

Columbiana - entertainment, booths, contests, educational exhibits and of course lots of rides.

October 1

Pumpkin Patch Express - kids can enjoy a train ride to the pumpkin patch, jump house, coloring and hayrides. Offered at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum every Saturday and Sunday in October.

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Third Annual Jammin’ At The Junction in Helena.

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Becoming an Outdoor Woman at 4H Center in Columbiana.

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“Mousetrap” performed by the South City Theater October 9-18, call 616-1718.

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The second annual Helena Hamfest at the Helena Amphitheater.

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Owl-o-ween from 2-5 p.m. at Oak Mountain State Park.

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Second annual Whigmaleerie Day festival in downtown Wilsonville Pet-A-Palooza in 29 Annual Hoover at Veterans Park

on Valleydale Road.

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Monster 31 Columbiana Walk

11 Veterans Day break from 23 Thanksgiving Nov. 23-25 24 Thanksgiving Day Polar Express at 25 The Heart of Dixie Railroad

January 2012 1 New Years Day Play Festival II 15 Short at South City Theater

January 15-16, call 616-1718.

February 2012 of the Heart” 5 “Crimes performed by the South

Museum.

City Theater February 5-14, call 616-1718.

Christmas tree 28 Pelham lighting ceremony

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December 3

Alabaster Christmas parade

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Kampfire for the King concert event benefiting King’s Home in Chelsea.

Wildlife Center’s 10 Alabama Holiday Craft and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Oak Mountain State Park.

South City Christmas” 11 “A performed by the South City Theater December 11-20, call 616-1718.

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Chelsea Christmas parade

Holiday break 21 Christmas from Dec. 21-Jan. 3

University of Montevallo College Night/ Homecoming from Feb. 8-11

14 Valentine’s Day 20 President’s Day March 2012 Miss Daisy” 12 “Driving performed by the South

City Theater March 12-21, call 616-1718.

Break from March 19 Spring 19-23

April 2012 8 Easter Hoover Day 28 Celebrate - citywide celebration

held at Veterans Park on Valleydale Road including inflatables, vendors, food and entertainment.

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