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Before ‘I Do’ A couple’s wedding can be one of the most memorable days of their lives. But before they say their “I dos,” there are months — or years in my case — of planning and preparation that go into making that day special.

With sites like Pinterest and The Knot, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with ideas. I sure did when I got married four years ago, and I’m sure there’s even more out there now.

To help brides (and grooms) figure out what trends and ideas will be popular in Hoover this year, I talked with several local wedding venues and vendors. They shared everything from the top food to serve at receptions to the hottest wedding and bridesmaid dresses.

Couples are opting for unique, over-the-top events that showcase their styles. One Hoover wedding even featured a cake swing hanging from the ceiling. Others are incorporating elaborate chandeliers to hang in both the ceremony and reception.

Even budget-conscious couples can incorporate elegant elements — like specialty linen or gourmet cupcakes

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— that make an impression.

You don’t have to spend a lot to wow guests and create lasting memories. It’s just proof you’re really only limited to your imagination.

And if you’re having trouble coming up with ideas, several of the Hoover wedding venues have someone who can help you. Plus, they can help you with other tasks on your to-do list.

You can read about all of the top wedding trends starting on page 8. We also featured a few local couples who recently got married, so check out their photos and announcements on page 20.

But no matter where you are in your wedding-planning journey, just remember your wedding is about you and your future spouse: Don’t let stress or anyone else get in the way of you enjoying your big day. That’s the best advice I received when my husband, Thomas, and I got married.

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ouples can liven up their wedding days by adding flowers, whether it’s rose petals leading to the alter, colorful bouquets or large centerpieces at the reception.

Along with all of the options are some floral trends brides can incorporate during the wedding and reception.

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popular flowers are baby’s breath, peonies, roses and tulips. Brides can pick their favorite type and color of flower to incorporate in the hair accessory.

With different shades of blue becoming more popular wedding colors, brides are also carrying over the theme with their bouquets and centerpieces.

There are several blue flower choices, including blue delphinium, hydrangea,

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Brides can incorporate “something blue” with a variety of blue flower options. Brides shouldn’t be afraid to add some color to their wedding with their flower selection. Many brides are even using flowers in their hair that match their bouquets. A classic, roses continue to be popular for more formal weddings.

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Using different shapes and sizes of flowers to a bouquet or centerpiece will help create texture.

veronica and muscari. These can be included as accents or to create a completely blue arrangement.

Locally grown food and other items have grown in popularity, and that trend has made its way to wedding flowers. Many couples are choosing seasonal, native plants that have a just-picked look.

These arrangements aren’t confined to perfectly rounded balls, like in the past. Instead, they may be large and form non-traditional “L” or “V” shapes. When couples want to create the straight-from-the-garden look for centerpieces, they can include branches, vines and a variety of flowers to give it a natural look.

When brides use these types of larger, more organic looking bouquets, many are adding long ribbons to them to add to the overall design. Gold, silver and white ribbons tied to the bottom of the bouquet can turn it into a stately piece for walking down the aisle.

Brides are also picking bolder colors to use in their floral arrangements. Instead of primarily blush bouquets, richer color palettes are starting to emerge. There will be darker purples, merlots and dark oranges used through 2016.

Couples are also pairing these deeper colors with fruit, such as grapes and blood oranges. The fruit will add another level to the scent profile, while also catching guests’ eyes. The fruit can be kept whole or sliced.

Some things brides can think about when trying to choose their bouquets and other floral arrangements are the overall color scheme and season for their weddings.

For example, an autumn wedding might feature dark orange blooms, while a winter one could feature silver and white flowers — which have become extremely popular recently.

But just like with every other part of planning a wedding, there are no set rules: The couple should choose what best reflects them and their styles. n

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Tokens of Love

Top wedding trends for Hoover couples’ big days WRITTEN BY LAUREN DOWDLE PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

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omething old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.

Finding items to meet all of these criteria is a time-honored tradition for many brides. The tokens are meant to be good luck charms for the wedding and marriage.

Couples can also incorporate these traditions into their big days by following these trends and ideas.

people will see less casual dresses and naked cakes going forward.

SOMETHING NEW

Next year, Hoover couples are looking to create unique, overthe-top events, Martin says.

“The girls we have spoken with for 2016 have grand ideas and are looking to pull out all of the stops,” she says. “We will have one wedding that is Gatsbythemed. I can’t wait to see those details come together.”

SOMETHING OLD She’s also seen couples featuring specialty chandeliers As styles evolve and change, so over the cakes during the reception, as well as chandeliers do many of the wedding trends.

One that has declined is the showcased in the wedding.

But maybe the most unique use of burlap décor, says Meredith element a Hoover couple has Martin, catering sales manager, incorporated is a cake swinging Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa. There’s been a from the ceiling. “It looked move away from this type of amazing in the ballroom,” Martin says. rustic style.

For the reception meal, beef is Brides are also heading away still at the top of the list of meats from the bohemian trend. So, 12

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: Couples are incorporating chandeliers in weddings and receptions to add touches of elegance to the event.

More receptions are featuring cupcakes for the bride and groom’s cakes. Most couples are choosing beef to serve for the meal, but some are starting to request fish.

Hoover Wedding Venues There are dozens of places to hold weddings and receptions in Hoover, including churches, event centers and hotels. Here are just a few of the local venue options: Aldridge Gardens Hoover Country Club Cahaba Grand Conference Hyatt Regency Birmingham Center — The Wynfrey Hotel Greystone Golf & Country Renaissance Ross Bridge Club January 2016 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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to serve. But, there’s been an increase in requests for fish recently, Martin says.

SOMETHING BORROWED There are countless weddings held in Hoover each year, so why not recreate and borrow ideas from them?

Some trends are timeless for a reason.

Cupcakes remain a popular alternative to traditional wedding cakes. Couples can get a larger array of flavors with cupcakes, compared to cakes.

Cupcakes also often cost less than wedding cakes because they require less time to design, which has increased their popularity.

Another idea you can borrow that is perfect for budget-conscious couples is using specialty linen. These can make the room pop, Martin says.

One trend that’s been around a few years that will continue is the use of candy stations in receptions. Couples

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are creating candy tables with different sized glass containers and a variety of colors.

“Some couples are picking candy to match the colors of the wedding or have ribbons in their wedding color for guests to tie off the candy bags,” Martin says.

SOMETHING BLUE Choosing a color combination for the wedding is one of the first decisions newly engaged couples should make. Everything else with the wedding will be based off of those colors or themes.

Pink has remained the top color brides pick for their big day. But recently, different shades of blue have also become popular.

These blues can be incorporated into details like floral arrangements, jewelry accessories and centerpieces.

But no matter which trends couples choose for their wedding, the most

Brides and grooms are going all out with their reception designs, including elaborate cakes.

important thing is to showcase their style and relationship, while enjoying the big day. n

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ne of the first things brides want to do when they get engaged is find the perfect dress for their big days.

But with so many gown options, where should they start? And what trends will be popular with Hoover brides this year?

There’s plenty to look forward to with both wedding and bridesmaid dresses, says Carol Riney, owner of Bella’s Bridal & Formal in Patton Creek.

Lace wedding dresses continue to be popular, but strapless designs aren’t trending as much as before. Brides are opting more for LEFT: There are wedding sleeves —3/4- or full-length sleeves — and dress colors and designs bolero jackets. Sashes are also good options to for every bride’s style.

RIGHT: There are different accentuate plainer dresses. wedding dress styles Veils are another popular accessories that and colors for brides to can really complete the dress and look. In choose from.

addition to traditional colors and styles, there are now veils that match colored dresses.

“We have veils for every dress color,” Riney says. “They’re starting to follow wedding gown trends.”

She says brides are choosing a variety of veil lengths, from ones that hit the waistline to cathedral lengths.

“Tiaras and beads in their hair are also popular,” Riney adds.

Big jewelry is also back in style, helping brides create a more glamorous look. “We’re going to a more formal look, while many were dressing it down before,” Riney says.

“We’re not seeing khakis on men, for example.

Couples are really kicking it up a notch. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime thing, so go formal and enjoy it.”

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Lace elements continue to be a top choice for brides.

ivory aren’t the only choices for brides anymore. Many are wearing light gold, oyster, champagne and blush dresses.

Blush is also popular for bridesmaid dresses, along with mint, earth tones and other muted colors. “Bridesmaids have a lot to look forward to with the variety of designs and fabrics,” Riney says.

Bridesmaid dresses have started going in a different direction in recent months.

“There are more sequins, beading and glamorous styles,” Riney says. “They are gorgeous this year.

There are so many different styles right now.”

More brides are choosing long dresses for their bridesmaids, compared to previous years. About half of them allow their bridesmaids to pick their own style, while keeping with a specific color or a color palette that matches the other dresses.

When shopping for dresses, one of the most important things brides need to remember is to choose their dresses early, especially the wedding gown.

“Brides wait too late to buy dresses,” Riney

says. “They need to get their dresses at least six to eight months in advance.”

That gives the bride time to try on different options, order it and get any needed fittings.

Riney encourages brides to bring photos of dresses they like — as well as sending a message with their Pinterest board before the consultation — so the shop can have dresses ready.

“If we know specific designers or dresses they’re interested in, we might can pull them for the brides to try on,” Riney says.

But, brides aren’t the only ones who need to plan ahead: If their mothers’ dresses are special ordered, that can take three months.

— Carol Riney Riney suggests brides schedule dress appointment two to three weeks out. The sessions at Bella’s last from 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Riney encourages brides to choose the dress they want and cut back somewhere else.

“At the end of the day, all you’re going to see is you in that dress,” Riney says. “Everything else is secondary. That’s what guests will be looking at, too.” n

“At the end of the day,

all you’re going to see is you in that dress.”

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One of the top things brides and their guests will remember is the dress.

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haelan Perry and Andrew Williams are both natives of Birmingham. They met through a mutual friend in middle school and quickly fell for one another. Andrew’s quiet and calm nature became the perfect balance of Shaelan’s eclectic and upbeat personality. At an early age, close family and friends laid claim that the two would one day wed. Who knew that 10 years later they would actually be joining together in marriage?

They were married on Aug. 16, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham — The Wynfrey Hotel. Shaelan’s family pastor, Dr. Bobby England, performed the ceremony.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white ivory couture Mori Lee ball gown with pearl and Swarovski crystal accents. She carried a delicate bouquet of pink roses, hydrangeas and snapdragons that was designed by her mother, Sherry Perry.

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Nashville, Tenn., and maid of honor Rauslyn Adams of Birmingham.

Bridesmaids were Chloe Williams of Chicago, Ill., Ashley Covington of Fayetteville, S.C., and Haleigh Kemmerly of Montevallo. The hostesses include Jessica Hayes and Ashley Heard of Birmingham. The bridesmaids wore a halter, floorlength petal-pink chiffon gown.

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Chris Woodard of Pelham, and Dimitri of Nashville, Tenn. The groomsmen wore grey tuxedos with pink rose boutonnieres.

The ceremony began with the song of dedication, “Love,” sung by the bride’s cousin. The bride was announced and processed in by “A Thousand Years.” After exchanging vows and lighting their unity candle, the couple sealed their matrimony with the African American tradition of jumping the broom.

A reception followed in the

Hyatt’s grand ballroom. The bride’s cake was a four-tiered round cake accented with delicate ruffles and pearls with buttercream frosting and vanilla flavoring. The groom’s cake was a festive red velvet University of Alabama cake. The newlyweds were sent off with cheers and a shower of flower petals, while they whisked off to their new beginning.

The bride works in merchandising for Walmart Corporate, and the groom serves as a civil engineer in the United States Air Force. n

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The groom’s cake was in the shape of helby County residents Jessica Taylor and Mitch Bryant-Denny Stadium and depicted Ray were married on May the Alabama-LSU game.

30, 2015 at the Sterling During the elegant reception, Castle. guests tasted a variety of dishes, including slider sandwiches and Their wedding vendors included photographer Ginnard Archibald, salad. There was even a script “A” ice Classic On Noble catering and Barb’s sculpture, further showcasing their Cakes for both the bride and groom’s team spirit. cakes.

After all of the tasty food and The bridesmaids wore long, festivities, guests also enjoyed a fireworks show. teal dresses that matched the groomsmen’s vests.

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Does your business or corporation have an upcoming retreat or conference?

Aldridge Gardens has a variety of both indoor and outdoor venues from which to choose, and our staff can help make your day perfect. We have a huge covered pavilion, walking trails, a beautiful lake and other gorgeous scenery for you to enjoy. For a large retreat, you may be interested in renting the entire facility.

Aldridge Gardens is also ideal for weddings, parties and other social events. Whatever the occasion, we can accommodate you. If you have questions, or for reservation information, contact Amanda Baker, Director of Sales & Catering (205) 682-8019 ext. 103 or abaker@ aldridgegardens.com.

Happy New Year to you all! We at Aldridge Gardens are looking ahead to exciting things this coming year, and we look forward to sharing them with you. Become a member to take full advantage of everything we have to offer!

We appreciate all the support we receive from our members. We extend a special thanks to our Propagators, whose generosity helps us to sustain the Gardens and to grow. For membership information, visit aldridgegardens.com.

“Crape Murder” and Pruning for Form Workshop Tuesday, January 19, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Instructor: Rip Weaver, CLARB, ASLA and Executive Director, Aldridge Gardens $15 Members/$18 Non-Members Class size is limited. Pre-registration suggested.

Register on-line at www.aldridgegardens.com or call 682-8019

Crape Myrtles are one of the world’s most beautifully sculptured, flowering trees! However, there are crimes being committed against them! Have you driven around the Birmingham area and noticed ugly, knotted scars and wounds on these trees? Because everyone else makes a ritual of butchering these ornamental trees, many “gardeners” think they also must top these plants. Come join

Rip Weaver as he teaches us how to correctly prune crape myrtles and other shrubs and trees to bring out their potential beauty. We will be doing “hands-on pruning” on sample “trees” inside so bring your own hand pruners, see a demonstration, and then try it for yourself. You will learn from an expert and master the art of pruning—crape myrtles and other shrubs and small trees!

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From left to right: Captain Robert Beaty USN Retired, Aldridge Gardens founder and Board member Eddie Aldridge, Aldridge Gardens Board member Mark Davis, Hoover City Councilman John Lyda, Hoover City Councilman RADM John T. Natter USN Retired, Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey, Hoover City Council President Jack Wright.

Veterans Memorial Arbor Groundbreaking Groundbreaking for the new Veterans Memorial Arbor to honor our veterans was held at Aldridge Gardens on November 9. Construction of the project should be completed in 2016, and we anticipate dedication of the arbor during the week of Veterans Day. The arbor will span the 125-foot dam and will have a central ceremonial area and four covered seating areas with flowering vines. The cast iron arbor features a unique design inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and will be fabricated by Robinson Iron Company, the same company that refurbished Vulcan. The ceremonial area will include the service branch flags as well as the American flag. This beautiful space overlooking the lake will be suitable for a variety of functions.

Become a part of this important project to remember our veterans by purchasing a part of the arbor to be dedicated to a veteran, a group of veterans, or someone currently serving in the military. For more information visit aldridgegardens.com.

Upcoming in 2016 - Save these Dates! uJanuary 19 - Pruning Class uJanuary 14 - Propagator’s Reception Speaker TBA uFebruary 3 - Robin Metz Artist Reception uFebruary 7 - Make your Own Terrarium Class uMarch 5 - Hoover Beautification Board Arbor Day

at Aldridge Gardens uMarch 19 - PAWS in the Gardens uMay 5-7 - Annual Plant Sale uJune 6- July 1 - Summer Camps at Aldridge Gardens uJune 10 - Hydrangeas Under the Stars (Reserve your table now)

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Add a modern touch to any outfit with this stately necklace. RIGHT: The Urban Market opened in Chace Landing, making the shopping center 100-percent leased.

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rban Barn owner Colleen Burback didn’t grow up dreaming to be a clothing designer or even running her own business. She had something a little different in mind. “I actually wanted to be a parole officer,” she says with a chuckle.

Looking back, Burback says she can see where fate had other plans. She had always had good fashion sense. As a teen growing up in New Hampshire, she received the award for Best Dressed when she was in high school, and her style was contagious among her peers.

“I would come to school wearing something new, like those ruffled shirts that were popular back in the ‘80s, and two days later someone else would be wearing it,” she says.

After high school, Burback went on to get a degree in criminal justice from the University of Massachusetts in 1988. Then in 2004, she and her husband moved to Birmingham after he accepted a job with the railroad. It was then that Burback felt the urge to try something new.

So, she started HollyDazzle Market, a local arts and crafts show. It was so successful that she then decided to open Serendipity, a consignment store for local artists, in Brook Highland. And in 2012, she decided to sell it and opened the first Urban Barn store on Highway 280 at the Village of Lee Branch off Doug Baker Boulevard.

The store was so successful that in October of 2015, after customers asked if she could open a location closer to the Hoover area, Burback decided to open the new Urban Barn store at Chace Landing. With the new store filling the last bay in Chace Landing, the building is now 100-percent leased.

But Burback’s growing stores aren’t the only things keeping her busy. She has four children: Joshua,18; Jacob,17; Joseph,14; and Brooke, 13. The family all proudly call themselves “The Burback Bunch.” She says her daughter, who is more athletic and not a “girly girl,” inspires her to buy a variety of fashions to meet the needs of women and girls with different style preferences. Burback also visits the downtown garment districts of Las Vegas and Los Angeles to draw inspiration.

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ABOVE: The store carries an array of pants, shirts, sweaters, vests, shoes and accessories.

“You tell them what you’re looking for, and they’ll design it for you,” she says. “I haven’t ventured out far enough to put my name on anything yet, but I may look into that in the future.”

Earlier this year, Burback opened The Urban Home & Market, which offers home décor and gifts, on Doug Baker Boulevard. Prior to the second Urban Barn location, she opened a new bath and body store called A La Mode, after visitors to The Urban Barn urged her to open a gift shop.

“Everything is organic,” she says. “We have organic soaps and hand lotions for sensitive skin. We even sell organic nail polish.”

Burback recently began a new line for younger girls sizes 6X-16, and she is looking into starting a line of T-shirts for men. The Urban Barn Facebook page features young models from local high schools, as well as the latest fashions in stock, including low-heel booties, tie-dye cardigans and Flying Monkey colored denim jeans.

Burback says she is continuously working on new innovations for all of her stores, including using social media to reach out to more customers.

“Online shopping at The Urban Barn is my next step,” she says. “I’m also working on updating our logo. It will be newer and crisper.”

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Healthy Start

Setting and achieving successful New Year’s fitness resolutions WRITTEN BY RYAN PINDROH PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

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t’s that time of year again when we see a flood of new members at the St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Fitness Center, all with New Year’s resolutions to get back into shape. And while we always love seeing new members, we want to make sure you are equipped to set fitness goals that work long term. Here are six tips to setting and achieving successful fitness resolutions. uSet realistic fitness goals. This sounds easy enough, but I can’t tell you how often I see people starting with a goal of working out every day or wanting to lose significant weight in a short period. Start with a more attainable goal such as working out two times a week and build from there as you gain strength and endurance. uFind a fitness buddy. We all live busy lives, and it’s easy to find excuses not to exercise. If you have another person holding you accountable, you will be much more likely to follow through on your fitness plans. uPick a workout routine/class you enjoy.

Let’s be honest: Working out is always going to be hard work, but if you can find an activity you enjoy, you’re much more likely to stick with it long term. Personal training, group exercise classes and small group training sessions are all great options to try out for the best fit. uPush yourself to try new fitness routines.

It’s easy to fall into a rut from doing the

same workout over and over again, especially when you aren’t achieving your goals. Don’t be afraid to set up an appointment with a personal trainer. They are here to teach you exercises best tailored to your body and help you meet your fitness goals. uHealthy eating goes hand-in-hand with your fitness goals. Take the time to meet with a registered dietitian, who specializes in nutrition and healthy eating. You don’t have to give up all your favorite foods, but learn how to eat in moderation and fuel your body with the energy and nutrition it needs. uIt’s OK to ask for help. St. Vincent’s One Nineteen personal trainers all hold degrees in exercise-related fields, as well as professional certifications. They are here to help you design a plan tailored to fit your specific needs. Take advantage of their expertise.

St. Vincent’s One Nineteen offers a wide range of fitness offerings, including outdoor and indoor tracks, 25-yard indoor saline pool, 187 pieces of equipment, 85 exercise classes (TRX, Boot Camp, Yoga) and free childcare.

We are currently offering a no enrollment fee and no contract special now through Feb. 29.

To learn more about our “Healthcare Like No Other” fitness services, call 205-408-6544 or visit Onenineteen.com. n Ryan Pindroh, ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist, is St. Vincent’s One Nineteen health and fitness supervisor.

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Close Finish Spain Park falls just short in 7A title game WRITTEN BY BAKER ELLIS PHOTOS BY NEAL WAGNER

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fter nearly two weeks away from the field, Spain Park was back in action in the 7A state championship game on Dec. 2 as the Jaguars traveled to Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa to take on an upstart McGill-Toolen team out of Mobile that won just four games a season ago. The Jaguars could not overcome a slow first half offensively and fell in the state finals despite a late fourth-quarter rally by a final of 14-12.

“McGill’s got a great team, really good on defense,” said Spain Park head coach Shawn Raney after the contest. “I thought we struggled offensively: I just thought we were out of our game LEFT: Spain Park’s Damon in the first half. I saw a look in the kid’s eyes in pregame, and I kind Wright (95) tackles McGill-Toolen running of saw it through the first half. back Terrell Kennedy That’s my job as the head coach (24) during the 7A to get them ready to play, so championship game.

I’ll take that.”

The vaunted Jaguars defense that had only given up on average less than 10 points per game before the state championship had serious trouble containing McGillToolen in the first half. The Yellow Jackets, who worked exclusively out of the shotgun as they had all season, let running back Terrell Kennedy go to work in the first two periods. He took the first snap of the Yellow Jackets’ second drive 40 yards around the right tackle down to the Spain Park 15, and five plays later, he finished the drive with a score on a sweep to the left, giving McGill an early 7-0 lead less than four minutes into the game.

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middle on the first play of the drive off a play action pass that froze the McGill corner just long enough to allow Green to find a seam down the middle of the field. The play went for 29 yards and was the longest play from scrimmage of the half for the Jaguars. Larry Wooden worked the ball down to the Yellow Jacket five-yard line before a substitution infraction and a holding call pushed Spain Park out of the red zone. After Beatty took one of his five sacks on the ensuing play, Crosby Gray hit a 37-yard field goal to put Spain Park on the board.

Another Kennedy touchdown, the second time from 54 yards out, gave McGill a 14-3 lead, which it took into the half. The Yellow Jackets outgained Spain Park in the first half by 171 yards, 283-112. Kennedy had more yards in the first half by himself, 166, than Spain Park did cumulatively.

“That guy’s hard to tackle,” Raney said of Kennedy.

At the half, as it has done time and again, Spain Park had to make adjustments.

“I just wanted them to play,” Raney told his team at the half. “I just thought, with the stadium and everything, it wasn’t us (in the first half ). It didn’t matter what plays we were calling offensively or defensively, I just think we had to refocus and be the team that we’ve been all year, and I think we did that and that’s what I’m proud of.”

While on paper Spain Park and McGill looked similar coming into the game, in reality, the two offenses operate differently.

The Jaguars limited first-half success came primarily on runs between the tackles, while McGill was a little more multi-faceted. Paris Chambers, the McGill quarterback, worked well out of the shotgun beside Kennedy and ran the option as well as he found receivers time and again on 10-yard out routes that Spain Park couldn’t seem to stop.

In the second half, however, Spain Park came out taking more shots down the field and looked like a different team. In the first two drives, Beatty threw three balls farther than he did the entire first half. While neither drive ended in points, it did begin to soften the McGill defense a bit. The MVP of the third quarter for the Jaguars was punter Tyler Sumpter, who forced the Yellow Jackets to start drives inside their own five-yard line twice 38

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Spain Park defensive lineman Brett Cocke (58) kneels before his team receives the AHSAA Class 7A runner-up trophy after the Jaguars fell 14-12 to the McGill-Toolen Yellow Jackets. Spain Park linebacker Perry Young (6) goes over the top in an attempt to block a McGill-Toolen punt in the fourth quarter of the Jaguars’ 14-12 loss to the Yellow Jackets in the 7A state championship game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Spain Park running back Wade Streeter is dragged down during the Jaguars’ 14-12 loss in the 7A state championship at BryantDenny Stadium on Dec. 2. The Spain Park defense stifles McGill-Toolen running back Terrell Kennedy.

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ABOVE: The Jaguars’ Damarius Farmer (11) carries the ball against McGill-Toolen during the 7A state championship game on Dec. 2.

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with his pinpoint accuracy.

Despite the poor field position, McGill began to drive late in the third quarter before a break came for the Jaguars. A fumble, forced and recovered by star linebacker Perry Young, gave Spain Park its first true wave of momentum of the game.

A 16-play drive ensued that ate up more than 10 minutes of clock time and ended with a one-yard, fourth-down plunge across the goal line on a quarterback sneak from Beatty to give the Jaguars their first touchdown of the game.

Senior running back Wade Streeter carried the ball 12 times on the drive to help set up the score. A failed two-point conversion attempt left the score at 14-9 in favor of McGill with less than six minutes to play.

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McGill 20-yard line, and it seemed as if the Jaguars were on their way to another thrilling comeback win.

However, the McGill defense held Spain Park to another Gray field goal, which pulled the score to 14-12 with 4:25 left in the game.

Kennedy was able to flip field position on the first play of what turned out to be the final Yellow Jacket drive with a 16-yard run.

The Jaguar defense held when it mattered, and McGill punted away to Spain Park with two minutes left on the clock. The Jaguars promptly turned the ball over on downs, however, effectively ending the game.

McGill gained 283 yards in the first half but finished with just 385. Spain Park accumulated 178 yards in total.

The Jaguars finished the season 12-2 and appeared in a state championship game for just the second time in school history. Spain Park also beat Hoover this season for the first time in school history in the regular season and then beat them again in the 7A semifinals. n

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Southern Voices 2016 For me, some of the greatest perks of being a librarian are planning unique events for children, serving a diverse and education-hungry population and working alongside some of the most brilliant and creative librarians in the world. I also enjoy chairing the Southern Voices Festival.

In 2016, I will have the honor of meeting the legendary Erik Larson, who will deliver the keynote address on Feb. 26.

Known for his gripping works of nonfiction, Larson is considered one of the most compelling writers in the country. Just read Amanda Borden “The Devil in the White City” or Assistant Director his newest title “Dead Wake: The Hoover Public Library Last Crossing of the Lusitania” to find out why.

But he’s not the only author I will enjoy meeting this year. On Feb. 27, spouses Beth Ann Fennelly and Tom Franklin will discuss their co-authored title “The Title World,” which centers around the 1927 flood of the Mississippi River. Natalie Baszile and Laura Lane McNeal will present their debut novels, “Queen Sugar” and “Dollbaby.”

Known for his best-selling “Longmire” series, Craig Johnson will enchant us with stories from his life and the process of writing western mysteries. And lastly, Jamie Mason and Mark Pryor will tell us about their newest psychological thrillers, including “Monday’s Lie” and “Hollow Man,” respectively.

What’s even better is that I am not the only one who has the opportunity to meet these important and fascinating authors. The festival is open to all. Tickets are $35 to attend “An Evening with Erik Larson,” and $40 to attend Saturday’s author conference.

We do expect a quick sellout. Tickets will go on sale Jan. 8 at 9 a.m. Tickets will be available only by telephone at 205-444-7888 and online at Librarytheatre.org for the first two hours. We will open up the box office for walk-up sales at 11 a.m. if we do not sell out in the first two hours.

I wouldn’t miss Southern Voices for the world, and I hope you feel the same!

Amanda Borden is the assistant director of the Hoover Public Library. Visit Hooverlibrary.org for more information. n

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Bluff Park celebrates veterans The Hoover Jazz Band opened up the Veterans Day Program with songs like Benny Goodman’s “Sing, Sing, Sing” and some patriotic favorites. The Hoover High School group performed at the Bluff Park United Methodist Church’s event on

Nov. 8 to honor those who serve.

About 150 people attended the event, and some even danced to the tunes as the band performed.

The church has been holding this remembrance program, which included a dinner beforehand, for

more than a decade.

This year’s tribute marked the 50th anniversary of American troops’ entry into Vietnam. It also served as an introduction into the new Veterans Leadership Ministry at the church.

Hoover City Council approves 2016 budget The Hoover City Council approved the city’s fiscal year 2016 budget, including $147.8 million in expenditures, during a Nov. 16 City Council meeting.

The budget, originally presented on Sept. 23, accounts for $147.8 million in total expenditures and projects $126.7 million in total revenues, a roughly $5 million increase in revenues from last year.

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Sept. 30, 2016 and is projected to leave a remaining $36.3 million total fund balance.

“I would like to thank everyone who participated (in the budget process),” says Hoover Councilman Gene Smith.

The City Council approved the budget by a six-to-one vote, with Hoover Councilman John Greene voting against the budget.

“Because this budget does not approve additional funding for our

schools, I must vote no,” Greene says.

The 2016 budget includes $2 million for the Hoover City School system, the same amount of funding the city gave the school system last year.

The budget proposed on Sept. 23 included a $3 million installment for the purchase of Old Berry High School. Since the city decided not to purchase the property, Mayor Gary Ivey suggested the funds be added to the city’s sports facilities budget.

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Local high schools ranked among best in state

Murphy highlights school’s achievements With the highest percentage of National Board Certified teachers in the state and a 98-percent graduation rate, the Hoover City School System has a lot to be proud of.

On Nov. 19, HCS Superintendent Dr. Kathy Murphy updated the city’s business community on the school system’s accomplishments during the Hoover Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

In addition to the system’s 144 National Board Certified teachers, HCS boasts seven Alabama Teachers of the Year. Murphy also noted the school system’s academic achievements and impressive statistics.

Ninety-eight percent of the HCS class of 2015 graduated, and the students received roughly $54 million

in scholarships.

Both Hoover and Spain Park high schools offer Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate classes in a plethora of subjects and offer students an opportunity to direct their learning through a variety of subject-specific academies.

Even at the elementary school level, students have a variety of academic opportunities. Riverchase Elementary School recently opened a STEAM classroom, for science, technology, engineering, arts and math.

The Hoover City Schools student population has grown 165 percent since it was founded in 1988 with 5,243 students to the student body of 13,856 today.

Four local high schools have been named among the Top 100 public high schools in the state, according to national ranking website, Niche. com. Spain Park High School, Oak Mountain High School, Vincent Middle High School and Calera High School made Niche.com’s 2016 Best Public High Schools in Alabama, released Nov. 17.

Spain Park High School came in at No. 4 on the list. The Hoover City Schools high school was noted for its 92 percent graduation rate, compared to the national average of 82.2 percent, and for the student body’s 98 percent proficiency in both math and reading.

Niche.com granted Spain Park top marks in academics, administration and policies, educational outcomes, resources and facilities and teachers.

The school received high marks for extracurricular, food, health and safety, sports and fitness and student culture and diversity.

Niche.com evaluated each high school on eight factors, placing the most weight on academics, followed by health and safety, parent and student opinion surveys on overall experience, student culture and diversity, teachers, resources and facilities, extracurricular and activities and sports and fitness.

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Hoover schools rank high in state

PoP expands Hoover campus Prince of Peace (PoP) is transforming Catholic education in Birmingham with the completion of its new middle school building and the creation of separate upper and lower elementary schools on its Hoover campus for the 2015/2016 school year.

Pre-K through eighth grade students can experience their entire elementary education on one campus in safe, updated, modern facilities tailored specifically to each developmental level. PoP provides an integrated, faith-filled, unique “STREAM” curriculum (which adds religion and art to “STEM”) where students learn and grow academically and spiritually.

“There are so many opportunities for every child to be someone here at Prince of Peace,” says Principal Connie Angstadt.

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The driving force behind the 16,000-square-foot, two-story building addition and campuswide renovation is PoP’s ongoing commitment to small class size, a promise made by the parish at the school’s inception.

The new building accommodates 150 students with room to grow.

A technology lounge, large multi-purpose room, office space, conference room and restrooms are on the first floor. The elevator or one of two sets of stairs lead you to the second floor where classrooms for core studies and electives, a teachers’ workroom and additional restrooms are located. All classrooms are equipped with WiFi, Chromebooks and Smartboards to accommodate collaborative, project-based learning.

Two local school systems are starting out the new year as some of the top districts in the state.

Hoover City and Shelby County schools ranked among the Top 25 school districts in Alabama on national ranking website Niche. com’s latest Best School Systems in Alabama list, released on Nov. 17.

Hoover City Schools came in as No. 4, and Shelby County Schools ranked No. 25 on the list.

Hoover City Schools received top grades from Niche.com for academics, administration and policies, educational outcomes, health and safety and teachers.

The system also received high marks for extracurricular, food, resources and facilities, sports and fitness and student culture and diversity.

Hoover City Schools boasts a 93-percent graduation rate, compared to the national average of 82.2 percent. Additionally, Niche.com listed 91 percent of the student body is proficient in math and 94 percent is proficient in reading.

To compile the list, Niche. com analyzed each school district based on eight factors: Academics, health and safety, parent and student surveys on overall experience, student culture and diversity, teachers, resources and facilities, extracurriculars and activities and sports and fitness.

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Students learn magic secrets at SPHS The secret to magic is part illusion and part presentation.

On Nov. 18, Spain Park High School students learned the keys to performing a variety of magic tricks during a special program at the library.

Master illusionist Matt Adams led the 14 students through several tricks, teaching them to use misdirection, magnetic fields and

performance skills to create magic.

“I think the most important part of magic is not the secret, it’s the presentation,” Adams says.

“Presentation is everything.”

During the nearly one-hour class, students made coins disappear, willed a ball on a string to defy gravity, made a ball materialize under plastic cups and more.

Several students also got to try their

hands at the theatrics of magic, performing the newly learned tricks in front of the class.

The Nov. 18 program was just one in a series of special classes the Spain Park library is offering students each month through April.

“We’re looking for programs that are interesting, fun and educational,” says Dr. Casey Middlebrooks, Spain Park librarian.

Jeff State students receive scholarships Jefferson Sate Community College students Billy Moore, of Odenville, and Destanie Kirkland, of Calera, have each been selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Phi Theta Kappa honor society as 2015 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise scholars.

More than 1,100 students worldwide applied for the Leaders of Promise scholarship, and of those, 207 Phi Theta Kappa members were chosen, including Moore

and Kirkland. Independent judges evaluated each candidate on scholastic achievement, community service and leadership potential.

The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program provides new Phi Theta Kappa members with financial resources to help defray educational expenses while enrolled in associate degree programs. Scholars are also encouraged to assume leadership roles by participating in

Society programs.

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation provides $200,000 in funding for the scholarships, with $25,000 set aside for members who are veterans or active members of the U.S. military. The remaining amount is supported by donations to the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation and provides Leaders of Promise Global Scholarships, earmarked for international students.

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St. Vincent’s One Nineteen holds ribbon cutting St. Vincent’s One Nineteen celebrated the completion of a project more than 10 years in the making with a Dec. 8 ribbon cutting and blessing ceremony for the facility’s expansion.

The 40,000 square-foot, $15.6 million addition includes an outpatient surgery center for same-day surgeries with four operating rooms and two procedure rooms, professional office space and an urgent care center.

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The St. Vincent’s One Nineteen campus incorporates many facets of health care and wellness, from physical fitness and spa treatments to health screenings and more than 50 physicians in 14 specialties. Currently, the facility sees 2,000 patient visits each day.

Along with offering new services for patients, the expansion will allow current practices to grow and thrive, says Dr. John Farley, medical director of

St. Vincent’s One Nineteen and clinical lead of the St. Vincent’s Health System Medical Group.

In addition to the new facility, the expansion includes a Sisters’ Garden and additional parking.

St. Vincent’s One Nineteen is located at 7191 Cahaba Valley Road.

The urgent care center and outpatient surgery center will open to the public after Jan. 1, 2016.

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There’s something for the entire Botthof family in the fitness room downstairs.

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t’s a new year, and with personal health commonly topping many New Year’s resolution lists, the search is on for that perfect aerobics class or great new workout DVD to help shed the pounds.

But for one Hoover family with active lifestyles that keep them healthy and happy, they only have to go to their newly remodeled basement to get a jump on fitness.

When Christine and Rick Botthof, along with their children Tori and Chase, were looking for a new home about six years ago, they found the perfect neighborhood in Hoover’s Preserve community. But, it was the outdoor tennis and basketball courts in the home’s backyard that sold them on the property.

“My husband is a big tennis player and enjoys the court, and our kids now play,” Christine says. “The house is our dream home, and the courts were a major selling point for us.”

The active family of four enjoys many sports from tennis to running. Healthy living is not a fad or just a resolution to check off the list but a lifestyle they try to live by. The one thing their dream home was lacking was a space for at-home workouts.

Instead of just parking an exercise apparatus in a corner and calling it a day, Christine saw the opportunity to turn an unfinished basement into a luxurious personal gym the whole family could use.

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needed to be closed off and made into a gym. There was no question: We were going to be needing one. And now that it’s finished, it has been a great addition,” says Christine, a self described “gym rat.”

The Botthof ’s personal gym includes a treadmill, nautilus, workout bench and a kickboxing bag. They also have a stepper and free weights in their gym.

Christine, who retired from NBC News to stay at home with her children, designs everything in her home herself, and the gym was no exception.

Functionality was a priority in the design, but they did not want to have a replica of the YMCA in the basement.

— Christine Botthof “I really wanted us to enjoy the space and have a room with a calming feeling but also be something a little bit off the cuff — sort of eclectic,” Christine explains.

“There were no walls, just framing when we moved in,” she continues, “so we closed off the space with drywall, painted it to match the rest of the house and brought in and

“It provides

a place to retreat to for not just me, but my whole family.”

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CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT: The family moved in a little more than six years ago. The home has several modern elements, including light fixtures. The basketball court was one of the top selling features for this family. Christine and Rick Botthof, along with their children Tori and Chase, enjoy the fitness areas inside and outside of their Preserve home. The kitchen has a rustic feel to it with a brick backsplash.

Christine won an Emmy during her time as a news producer in New York.

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ABOVE: The family spends a lot of time at their tennis and basketball courts out back.

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repurposed a large built-in from the main living space upstairs.”

The built-in shelving unit provides great storage space for concealing mats, bands, weights, towels, DVDs and anything else to reduce clutter and keep the younger children safe. It also houses a TV and sound system.

To open up the room, framed mirrors were added to the wall. Unlike full-length mirrors in a public gym, these mirrors give the room a more artistic feel.

“A little pop of calming color and a great pottery barn urn with fun flower sprigs make the space a little more zen than just a ‘rec room’ we finished off,” Christine says. “I wanted the space to feel comfy while still being completely usable without having that ‘stinky and sweaty’ feeling you find at the gym.”

The flooring really brings the room together with a practical application. “I found these great gym mats on Wayfair that look like hardwoods once they are laid out,” she says. The floors really look like pine hardwood until you step down and realize they have a soft foam support.

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workouts like P90x where I’m building strength.

I also love to try new workouts and mix things up. One day P90x, the next day Yoga Booty Ballet,” she says.

With a completely finished gym the whole family can use, Christine sees the addition being used for years to come. “It provides a place to retreat to for not just me, but my whole family,” she explains. “My son is just learning how important exercise is, and I imagine he’ll get some great use out of our gym once he gets older.

The Botthof ’s 8-year-old daughter shows interest in her own way. “She enjoys giving it her all while I have a workout DVD going,” Christine says.

Christine plans a few more additions in the years to come like incorporating a ballet bar for good stretching. As the children get older, their needs and use for the room will likely change.

“We’ll need heavier bar-weights and a bench once my son gets older for sports he wants to play. We also added a steam room to our shower because detoxing is so important and great for overall health,” Christine says.

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Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey To Install 2016 Officers First Commercial Bank to Sponsor January 21 Luncheon First Commercial Bank will sponsor the January 21 Chamber Luncheon, and has scheduled Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey to install the new officers and board of directors for the Hoover Chamber.

Elected at the November Luncheon to serve as president for the Chamber in 2016 was Chris Schmidt of Daniel Corporation. Chris has been active in the Hoover Chamber for several years, and has served on the Board of Directors for the past five years, and as first vice president in 2015.

Joe Thomas, our 2015 Chamber President, will remain as Immediate Past President and will continue to serve on the board of directors for 2015. Joel Smith of Hendrick Hoover Auto Mall moves up from Second Vice President to First Vice President, while Jerome Morgan, Jr. of Oncort Professional Services has been elected to serve as Second Vice President.

Thomas will also serve as Chairman of the Board of Trustees.

Kathleen Spencer of Spencer Consulting Group will continue as secretary to the board of directors, and Megan Randolph, CPA of Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors,

Ambassadors of the Year as treasurer, and Terry and Quarter, and Board Turner of Gentle, Turner Member of the Year at & Sexton will continue this luncheon. Mayor as Legal Advisor to the Ivey will be installing Board. the officers and board Continuing to serve members as well. on the board for the 2015-2017 term are To attend this January 21 Chamber Luncheon, Rihan Jamil of BB&T please make your Bank; Steve Preston of reservations no later than Brookwood Medical Tuesday, January 18, Center; and Terry Shea, by calling 988-5672, or of Wrapsody.

Chris Schmidt emailing Lisa Dunbar at Continuing on the 2016 Chamber President board for the 2014-2016 admin@hooverchamber. term are Jason Cobb org. of America’s First Federal Credit The Luncheon is still $20.00 for Union, Gregg Maercker of First those with reservations, or $25.00 for Commercial Bank, Ira Levine of those who come without reservations, Levine & Associates, and Reginald if space is available. Payment can be Jeter of Nationwide Mutual Insurance made by cash, check, or major credit Company. cards. Cancellations are accepted until Elected to serve on the Board the morning of the luncheon, but those of Directors for 2016-2018 were who make reservations and simply Paul Dangel of Hyatt-Regency do not attend will be invoiced, since a Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel, meal will have been prepared at their Sylinda Daniel of Snelling, and Tynette request.

Lynch of Aldridge Gardens.

The Chamber will be recognizing *Those who make reservations and outstanding volunteers for the 2015 simply do not show will be invoiced for year including the Member of the Year, See LUNCHEON on page 2

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The Perfect Resumé Program at Hoover Library What constitutes an effective resume?

Does it need to be one page? Do you need a cover letter? These questions and more will be answered at The Perfect Resume program held on Thursday, January 14 at 10:30 a.m. at the Bryce Thornton, Hoover Public Library.

Hoover Public Library Business Department “This workshop is based on information from Human Resources leaders in the Birmingham area who have definite opinions on what constitutes a good resume. These leaders come from a major construction materials company, corporate training consulting firms, financial institutions, a major manufacturing company, a nonprofit institution and two university HR departments.” Ruth Beaumont Cook, Corporate Trainer and Facilitator In today’s competitive job market, having the “perfect resume” is a necessity! For more information about this upcoming program, please call 444-7816.

Bryce Thornton is the Business Librarian at Hoover Library. You can reach him at 444-7816 or brycet@bham.lib.al.us.

Luncheon: continued from page 1 the luncheon, as the chamber makes guarantees to the Hyatt Regency-The Wynfrey Hotel based on the number of reservations. Hyatt RegencyThe Wynfrey Hotel is located at 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 35244. The hotel parking deck is available for a requested $2.00 fee. However, free parking is adjacent to the hotel in the open parking lots, or attendees may use the free North Parking Deck for sheltered parking.

Coffee & Contacts Schedule Second Thursday of each month, 7:30-9:30 a.m.

January 14, 2016 — Regus - Chase Corporate CenterHoover February 11, 2016 — Costco 664-3031 cell

July 14, 2016 — Advantage Resourcing August 11, 2016 — Available

March 10, 2016 — Inverness Country Club

September 8, 2016 — Available

April 14, 2016 — Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel

October 13, 2016 — Alabama Technology Network at Jeff State

May 12, 2016 — Morningside of Riverchase

November to December 2016 — 2nd Thursdays Available

Luncheon Sponsorships 3rd Thursday of each month, 11:15 a.m. Networking, Noon Luncheon NOW Meeting at Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel

January 21, 2016 — First Commercial Bank

March 17, 2016 — The Birmingham Barons

February 18, 2016 — Hendrick Auto Mall & TurnerBatson Architects

April 21, 2016 — Avadian Credit Union May 19, 2016 — Office Depot

Business After Hours Schedule Held the 4th Thursday of each month, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

January 28, 2016 — Ginsburg Dermatology Center

May 26, 2016 — Inverness Country Club

February 25, 2016 — Neurogenx Nerve Center of Hoover

June 23, 2016 — Riverchase Country Club

March 24, 2016 — Morningside of Riverchase April 28, 2016 — AAA Alabama

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June 9, 201 — PGA Tour Superstore

July 28, 2016 — Available August through October 2016 — 4th Thursdays available

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Tuesday, November 17 at the new location of Greystone Chiropractic, at 5426 Highway 280 East, Suite 7, Hoover 35242 (next to Chuck’s Fish). Shown cutting the ribbon is Dr. Lee Goldenberg, as key staff members hold the bow.

They are joined by volunteers and staff of the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce as well as a number of Hoover Chamber ambassadors. Greystone Chiropractic can be reached at 981-8090, or drleegoldenberg@gmail.com. www.greystonechiropractor.com.

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Thursday, November 12, 2015 at IMPACT Family Counseling, located at 701 Montgomery Highway, Suite 202 in Vestavia Hills. This was a joint event involving both the Vestavia Hills and the Hoover Area Chambers of Commerce.

Shown cutting the ribbon is IMPACT Executive Director George Casey. IMPACT Board Members on the front, holding the ribbon to show “we’re all in this together” include (l-r) Bill Johnson, Jaz McDaniel, George Casey, Vestavia Hills Mayor Alberto Zaragoza, Brenda Adams, Dr. Jacqueline DeMarco, Vestavia Chamber Executive Director Karen Odle, Will Bryant and John Reichle of Newk’s Eatery. The food was donated by Newk’s. They are joined by several other officials, volunteers, and ambassadors from the two Chambers of Commerce.

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at the new I Love Juice Bar, located at 4745 Chace Circle in Hoover, next to Taziki’s. Shown cutting the ribbon is Operating Partner Kimberley Rushton as David Wilson holds the bow. They are joined by several company associates and Hoover Chamber Ambassadors. Kimberly can be reached at Kimberley@ILoveJuiceBar.com or 228-326-5016.

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Thursday, November 19, 2015 at the new office of the Trisha Lynn Farmers Insurance Agency, located at 3364 Morgan Drive in the Rocky Ridge area of Vestavia Hills. Shown cutting the ribbon is Owner Trisha Lynn, as several others help with holding the ribbon. To the left of Trisha is Vestavia Hills Chamber President Karen Odle, and to her right are team members Brittnee Boatright & Farmers Agent Recruiter Lauren Harris, Vestavia Hills Mayor Butch Zaragoza, and Hoover Area Chamber President Joe Thomas. Trisha can be reached at (205) 508-0380 or tdidelot@ farmersagent.com. www.farmersagent.com/tdidelot A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Lush Threading & Spa, located at 4618 Highway 280 in Birmingham, 35242, next to Chick-fil-A. Shown cutting the ribbon is Naaz Dhanani, Owner, as her husband Raj holds the bow. They are joined by several associates and Hoover Chamber Ambassadors. Lush Threading & Spa can be reached at 205-582-9969 or lushhoover@gmail.com.

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held October 29, 2015 at the new Fit People located at 3435 South Shades Crest Road in Hoover, just off Highway 150/John Hawkins Parkway. Shown cutting the ribbon is Owner Taylor May, as his wife Annie holds the bow. To the left of Taylor is Fit Coach Courtney Truett, and Annie’s mother, Margaret Kim, holding her granddaughter, Mattie. To the right of Taylor, Rhonda Pyatt is holding her baby, Michael. They are joined by several Hoover Chamber Ambassadors who participated in the celebration. Fit People can be reached at (205) 518-6355 or taylor@unleashyourfit.com.www.unleashyourfit.com.

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Thursday, November 5, 2015 at the new Jefferson County Revenue Office at 1901 Hoover Court in Hoover, 35226. Shown cutting the ribbon are Jefferson County Commission President Jimmie Stephens (l) and Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey, a Hoover City Council President Jack Wright holds the bow. Other notables in the photo are Aldridge Gardens CEO Tynette Lynch, Councilman Gene Smith, Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington, Councilman Brian Skelton, Stephens, Mayor Ivey, Wright, State Representative Jack Williams. Also in the photo are Councilmen John Lyda, John Greene, Executive Director Allen Pate, Jefferson County Manager Tony Petelos, Vestavia Hills Chamber Executive Karen Odle, and dozens of chamber volunteers. Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey also presented a check for $100,000.00 to help in the funding of this annex.

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Thank You, Board of Trustees

Chris Schmidt Daniel Corporation www.danielcorp.com

Henry King King Acura www.kingacura.com

Mike Warren Children’s of Alabama www.ChildrensAL.org

The Presidents Circle of the Board of Trustees Joe Thomas, Chairman, Capstone Financial Group Terri Q. Williams, AT&T Alabama* Jason Cobb, America’s First Federal Credit Union* Lisa Worley, Anchor Insurance Agency* John Lyda, Blue Cross and Blue Shield A.W. Bolt, Bolt Law Office* Ken Leatherwood, Bright House Networks Stephen Preston, Brookwood Medical Center Lori D. Moler, Childrenís of Alabama* Gregg Maercker, First Commercial Bank Mark Garnett, HealthSpring of Alabama, Inc. Joel Smith, Hendrick Hoover Auto Mall Paul Dangel, Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel Jerry Cross, Jefferson County EIDA* Henry King, King Acura Leigh Ellen Brummerhoff, Marriott International, Inc. Dan Mikos, Mikos-Kampakis Insurance* Richard Head, RE/MAX Advantage* Chris Leech, Regions Financial Charlie Conklin, Sentry Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing Tim Prince, Hoover’s Magazine, Shelby County Reporter Kathleen Spencer, Spencer Consulting Group* Dan Ellis, TASC* *Designates a Past President of the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce

The Board of Trustees Eric Land, ABC 33/40 Television Pete Gagliano, ADT Security Systems Steve Swofford, Alabama Credit Union Kelvin Johnson, Alabama Gas Corporation/Alagasco Timothy C. Lee, M.D., MPH, Alabama Heart & Vascular, P.C. Ashley Robinett, Alabama Power Company Jabo Waggoner, Alabama Senate, District Sixteen Linda Cencula, Avadian Credit Union Steve Nix, AlaTrust Credit Union Jimese Harkley, America’s First Federal Credit Union Felicia Fortune, American Family Care Randy Johansen, American Family Care Rihan Jamil, BB&T Bank Jared Miller, BBVA Compass Bank Robert P. (Rob) Fowler, Balch & Bingham LLP Deborah Stephens, Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. Ken Crow, Belk at Riverchase Galleria Ashfaq Taufique, Birmingham Islamic Society Patty Barron, P.E., Birmingham Water Works Leanne Messer, Brookdale Place University Park Robin Wilkins, Bryant Bank Bud Cason, Bud’s Best Cookies Paul Huckeba, C B & S Bank King Demontluzin, Chateau Vestavia Retirement Community David Jackson, Chick-Fil-A Mike Warren, Children’s of Alabama Bobby Haynes, Costco Wholesale

Tamara Harrelson, Covenant Classic Schools Chris Schmidt, J.D., Daniel Corporation David Roberson, Drummond Company Ricky Brooks, Express Oil/Tire Engineers Patricia Cunningham, Fortis Institute Cody Burns, FOX 6 WBRC Debbie Hultquist, Fresenius Medical Care Terry Turner, Esq., Gentle, Turner & Sexton Hal Humphrey, P.E., Gresham, Smith and Partners David Porter, Greystone Golf & Country Club Jinni Lacey, RN, HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital Neil Thakor, Holiday Inn Hoover Kerry Bradley, Hoover Tactical Firearms David Arnott, Hyatt Place Hoover Richard Bishop, ITT Technical Institute Amy Strayer, Jason’s Deli Tony Cooper, Jimmie Hale Mission Joe McGee, Legacy Community Federal Credit Union Dr. Lawrence Lemak, Lemak Sports Medicine Allen South, Little Pumpkins Daycare Dwight Burrell, Long-Lewis Ford Lincoln Bridget Baughan, McDonald’s Keith Pennington, Medical West Amanda Windsor, Mr. Harry’s Chickin De-Lux David Brown, Office Depot Todd Beegle, On Tap Sports Café Carol Adkins, OnTime Service

José Rivera-Crespo, Outback Steakhouse Jim Quick, P. F. Chang’s Restaurant Horace Moss, Papa Murphy’s Pizza Dr. John R. Phillips, III, PT Orthodontics Rick Smith, Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa Thomas A. Martin, Riverchase Galleria Andy Davis, St. Vincent’s Health System Leanne Graham, Sam’s Club Sam Dillender, Santek Waste Services Dr. Jack Schaeffer, Schaeffer Eye Centers Dwight Sandlin, Signature Homes Shannon Trotter, State Farm Insurance Recruiting Clarence “Brother” Moss, Steak ‘N Shake Alain Gallet, Terracon Neal Harris, The Home DepotInverness Mark Hamilton, The Home Depot-Riverchase Alice Johnson, Grandview Medical Center Chris Breeding, The University of Phoenix Darin Boykin, Walmart SuperCenter, Highway 150 Glenn Smith, Walmart SuperCenter, Highway 280 Charles Waldrep, Waldrep Stewart & Kendrick, LLC Alison Lindsay, WIAT-42 News Ronald Jackson, Williams Scotsman Kevin Roberts, Windstream Russell Pate, Zaxby’s

Membership in the Board of Trustees is offered by invitation to members paying a minimum of $1,000 in dues per year. If you are interested in networking with the area’s top business and community leaders, please contact the Chamber at 988-5672.

Mission Statement Amended January 1998. The Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce promotes economic growth of business through a strong support system which provides business and community partnerships.

Use this logo to place in your advertising for higher name recognition. This logo can be emailed to members for use in advertising, on business cards, and on letterhead or signs.

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Upcoming Events

January and February 2016 JANUARY

January 7: 8:30 a.m. Economic Development Committee at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome!

January 14: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Coffee & Contacts at Regus - Chase Corporate CenterHoover, One Chase Corporate Center, Hoover 35244. Call 403-8800 or contact fara.

McCray@regus.com for information.

January 14: 11:00 a.m. Ribbon Cutting at new Perry’s Steakhouse at Highway 280 & I-459 in the old TGI Friday Location. www. perryssteakhouse.com.

January 19: F leming’s Launch Party - 4:00 p.m. Ribbon Cutting with Open House and Grand Re-Opening until 6:30 at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, 103 Summit Boulevard, Birmingham AL 35243 (at The Summit). Hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, and their signature cocktail provided; and a drawing for their prizes! Cheers! (205) 262-9463 or pdbirmingham@ flemmingssteakhouse.com for information.

January 20: 4:30 p.m.

Ambassadors Meeting at Chamber Office January 21: Hoover Chamber Luncheon at Hyatt Regency-The Wynfrey Hotel.

11:15 a.m. Networking, Noon Luncheon. Please make reservations by Monday, January 18. Those who make reservations requesting a meal be prepared for them, and do not attend will be invoiced, unless canceled prior to the event. $20.00 or $25.00 without reservations. Lisa@ hooverchamber.org January 28: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Business after Hours at Ginsburg Dermatology Center, 972 Montclair Road, Birmingham, AL 35213.

Contact Holly Dale at 205-5924880 or holly dale@ginsburgderm. com.

FEBRUARY

February 4: 8:30 a.m.

Economic Development Committee Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome!

February 11: 7:30-9:00 a.m. Coffee & Contacts at Costco Wholesale, 3650 Galleria Circle, Hoover 35244.

Call 909-1039 or www.costco.com for information.

February 17: 4:30 p.m.

Chamber Ambassador Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome!

February 18: Hoover Chamber Luncheon at Hyatt RegencyThe Wynfrey Hotel. 11:15 a.m.

Networking, Noon Luncheon.

Please make reservations by Monday, February 15. Those who make reservations requesting a meal be prepared for them, and do not attend will be invoiced, unless canceled prior to the event. $20.00 or $25.00 without reservations.

Lisa@hooverchamber.org February 25: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Business after Hours at Neurogenx Nerve Center of Hoover, 1849 Data Drive, Suite 2, Hoover 35244. Contact Paul Todd at 549-4899 or paul@ nncal.com for information.

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Hoover Chamber Officers and Board of Directors

Joe Thomas, Capstone Financial Group, 2015 President

Patty Barron, Birmingham Water Works

Chris Schmidt, J.D., Daniel Corporation, First Vice President

Paul Dangel Hyatt Regency Wynfrey Hotel

Joel Smith, Hendrick Hoover Auto Mall, Second Vice President

Rihan Jamil, BB&T Bank

Megan Randolph, CPA, Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors, Treasurer

Kathleen Spencer, Spencer Consulting Group, Secretary

Reginald Jeter, Gregg Maercker, J.D. First Nationwide Commercial Mutual Insurance Bank

Jerome Morgan, Jr., Oncort Services

Jason Cobb, America’s First Federal Credit Union, Immediate Past President

Ira Levine, CCIM, Levine & Associates

Lori Schommer, City of Hoover, City Liaison

Stephen Preston, Brookwood Medical Center

Terry Turner, Esq. Gentle, Turner & Sexton, Legal Counsel

Terry Shea, Wrapsody

New Members — November 2015 Allstate Insurance - Bowlin-Smith Agency Kelly Bowlin, Agent/Owner - 672-8570

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Refrigerant Solutions, Inc. Ron Steele, Regional Manager (opening soon) Debra O. White, President - 987-4745

Apartment Consultants Kirk Pownall, Owner - 824-3322

Kulture City Organization Diane Zaragoza - 612-1688

Back Yard Burgers Lakeside Baptist Church Mark Pittman, Operations Support Manager Dr. Greg Corbin, Senior Pastor - 822-1240 - 989-7138 Mom ‘n’ I Publishing, LLC Bare Naked Noodles Café Mary Sood, Co-Owner 582-9245 Linda Croley - 837-7276 Moore Tech Solutions, Inc. Cornett Publishing Company, Inc. Donald B. Moore, President - 578-7337 Tracy Cornett, COO - 403-8780 Next Star Communications Daikin Applied Alabama Chloe Cezar - 770-368-9511 Robert M. Anderson, P.E., C.E.M. Payroll & Benefit Solutions 989-4370 Anne Morgan Montgomery- 271-5407 Event Rentals Unlimited PivotNorth Solutions Becky Graham, Sales Manager - 545-9500 Brian Landry, Owner - 334-782-5054

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Sanders Accounting Scott Sanders, CPA - 313-6490 Santek Waste Services BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sam Dillender, General Manager - 631-1313 State Farm Insurance - Virginia McClendon Agency Virginia McClendon, Agent - 682-7383 Streamline CXO Steve Umphrey - 870-1414 Tropical Smoothie Café (Inverness Corners) Mike Tate, Owner - 834-8309

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Moss Rock Festival The Preserve hosted the 10th Annual Moss Rock Festival on Nov. 7-8. There were local artists, live music, food and more. (Photos by Lauren Dowdle)

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Veterans Celebration The Hoover Senior Center recognized those who had served during their Veterans Celebration on Nov. 6. (Photos contributed) June Williams Craig Henson

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Shoal Creek Veterans Day Shoal Creek residents and members filled the community’s town hall on Nov. 8 for a Veterans Day celebration. (Photos by Molly Davidson)

Nancy and Jim Lindsay

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Stanlee Chew and Mary Ruth Robertson

Haley Spates and Paul David Houston

Amy and Tyler Whitson with Ford, Lainey and Betsy

Bryant and Carla Long

Patriotic Tribute The Alabama Veterans Memorial Park honored veterans during a Nov. 8 program with Noah Galloway. (Photos by Lloyd E. Beard) Howard Strickler, Com. Ron Bradstreet and Col. Tom Ruffing

Anne Hartline and LTC Thomas Ruffing

Rebecca Williams, Noah Galloway and Reba Fitzpatrick

Dr. Robert Sciacca and Sen. Jeff Sessions

Noah Galloway and Dr. Anne Bishop

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Uncorked on the Green Ross Bridge hosted Uncorked on the Green, which featured wine, beer, food and local artwork, on Oct. 10. (Photos by Lauren Dowdle)

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Colby Lott and Lawden Adeli

Vicky Lester and Maria Lizcano

Courtney Ehlert and Rachel Ogden

Krista Muzer and Julie Jackson

Logan and Shonja Jordan with Jill Crawford

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Hiltrud Hollibaugh, Barbara Brickner and Alicia Cuevas

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CALENDAR

Jan. 3 Global Cuisine at the Plaza: Cuba

Skype for the discussion. The event is free and will be held at 10 a.m.

•Hoover Public Library•

Art Reception – Pebble Fig

Coffee-ol-ogy Cafe presents free programs on food and coffee from around the world. The group will explore Cuban cuisine at 2:30 p.m.

Complimentary samples will be provided.

Jan. 4 Friends of the Hoover Library •Hoover Public Library•

Mayor Gary Ivey of Hoover will give a State of the City Address at 10 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served at 9:45 a.m., and the program will be at 10 a.m.

For more information, call 444-7840.

Helping Hands •Hoover Public Library•

Drop in to make newspaper rolls for a local humane society Jan. 4 at 3 p.m. Adults and teens are welcome.

Jan. 6 After Lunch Bunch – Baby Love •Hoover Public Library•

Skip dessert for a fun-filled storytime for ages 3 and up at 1:30 p.m.

Jan. 7 First Thursday Fiction Book Group: “Dollbaby” •Hoover Public Library•

Join a discussion of “Dollbaby” by Laura Lane McNeal. The author will join Hoover’s book group via

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Join the group for an art reception honoring Pebble Fig, January featured artist in the Plaza Gallery on Jan. 7 at 4 p.m.

Jan. 8 HHS basketball versus TCHS •Hoover High School•

The Hoover High School girls and boys varsity basketball teams will face Tuscaloosa County High School at home at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., respectively.

SPHS basketball versus Mountain Brook •Spain Park High School•

The Spain Park High School girls and boys varsity basketball teams will face Mountain Brook High School at home at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., respectively.

Jan. 9 Purl at the Plaza •Hoover Public Library•

Join old friends and make new ones at this crafty meeting of all fiber enthusiasts. Bring yarn and knit, crochet or embroider.

The event is free.

Jan. 10 Bailey Ingle •Hoover Public Library•

Bailey Ingle, the Hooverbased singer/songwriter who sang a duet with Keith

Urban on stage at Oak Mountain Amphitheater last year, will be at the library at 2:30 p.m. The event is free.

Jan. 11 This Just In! •Hoover Public Library•

A new-books book club for grades 4-6 will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Children’s Programming Room. Which of the latest are really the greatest? Read a book published in the last six months. Meet and make a commercial to spread the word.

The Gold Rush

Nonfiction Daytime Book Group •Hoover Public Library•

Join a discussion of the book “The Astronaut Wives Club”

by Lily Koppel at 10:30 a.m.

Jan. 13 After Lunch Bunch – Penguin Play •Hoover Public Library•

Skip dessert for a fun-filled storytime for ages 3 and up in the children’s programming room at 1:30 p.m.

Jan. 14 Hoover Service Club •Hoover Country Club•

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The film “The Gold Rush” will be shown at the library Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Told through the stories of a small group of diverse characters and incorporating rare photographs and original recreations, the film (2006, 120 minutes) offers a vivid portrait of a seminal event in American history.

Admission is free, and refreshments will be served.

The Hoover Service Club will meet at 10:30 a.m.

Mayor Gary Ivey will give a State of the City address. The Hoover

Neuroscience Cafe: Aphasia After Stroke •Hoover Public Library•

A program presented

by Dr. Jerzy P. Szaflarski, professor of neurology and director of UAB Epilepsy Center as part of the UAB Comprehensive Neuroscience Center series Neuroscience Cafe, will be held Jan. 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Purl at the Plaza

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CALENDAR

Country Club is located at 3140 Club Drive in Hoover.

After Lunch Bunch – Penguin Play

Second Thursday Fiction Book Group •Hoover Public Library•

Join a discussion of “Dollbaby” by Laura Lane McNeal. The event is free and will be held Jan. 14 at 10 a.m.

Jan. 23 Write Club •Hoover Public Library•

The Perfect Resume •Hoover Public Library•

Come for tips on writing the perfect resume Jan. 14 at 10:30 a.m.

Elnora Spencer •Hoover Public Library•

Elnora Spencer is a local blues legend vocalist and bandleader who has shared the stage with B.B. King, Bobby Blue Bland and others.

She will be at the library Jan. 14 at 6:30 p.m. The event is free.

Jan. 16 How to Find Grants •Hoover Public Library•

category. She was featured in George Clooney’s sixtime Academy Award nominated “Good Night, and Good Luck” and won her fourth of five Best Jazz Vocal Grammy’s for the film’s soundtrack. She will perform Jan. 17 at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25.

Jan. 19 Hoover Historical Society

Learn how to use the Foundation Center Cooperative database to find grants for nonprofits and individuals Jan. 16 at 10:30 a.m. and Jan. 17 at 2:30 p.m. Reservations are required. For more information, call 444-7816.

The Hoover Historical Society will meet Jan. 19 at 1:30 p.m. at the Hoover Public Library. J.D. Weeks, a local author, will speak on his book, “Premocar: Made in Birmingham.”

Jan. 17 Dianne Reeves

Glue Gun Gang: Vision Boards

•Hoover Public Library•

Dianne Reeves received the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Performance for three consecutive recordings, a Grammy first in any vocal

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Put your game face on and meet up with fellow gamers.

Bring games to share or play one of the library’s games.

The event is free and will be held at 7 p.m.

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Create a collage of your goals for 2016 on Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. and Jan. 21 at 10:30 a.m. Adults only. It’s free, and reservations are

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required. Call 444-7840 to sign up beginning Jan. 2.

Jan. 20 No Jacket Required Nonfiction Book Group •Hoover Public Library•

Join others to discuss your nonfiction book of choice Jan. 20 at 10:30 a.m. in this month’s genre: Presidential Biographies. Stop by the nonfiction department for suggestions.

For more information, call 444-7840.

After Lunch Bunch – Hello, Friend!

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Skip dessert for a fun-filled storytime for ages 3 and up in the children’s programming room on Jan. 20 at 1:30 p.m.

Jan. 22 After Hours at the Plaza: Game Nite •Hoover Public Library•

Meet and mingle with fellow amateur poets and novelists.

Flesh out characters and tie-up those dangling plot threads.

Swap material with other writers, or even read your work aloud. Share stories and inspirations. Write Club is a monthly forum for local amateur writers to meet and discuss their work. The goal of Write Club is to inspire and encourage literary involvement in the community by providing an environment in which local authors can network, share their writing and offer each other moral support and constructive criticism. The free event will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the theatre level meeting rooms.

Jan. 25 Friends of the Hoover Library Board Meeting •Hoover Public Library•

The Friends of the Hoover Library will hold a board meeting at 10 a.m. in the theatre conference room.

Monday at the Movies: TBA •Hoover Public Library•

Monday at the Movies will be held in the library theatre Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. The event is free. For more information, call 444-7800.

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why I love Hoover

‘It has some of the best schools in the state, both academically and athletically.’

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hane Rodriguez, 44, loves to share his passion for fitness with everyone he meets. He opened Ignite Fitness — Fuel by CrossFit (Ignitefitnesshoover. com) in Hoover in May 2010. Last year, Rodriguez competed in the National Professional Grid League, where professional teams compete in strategic athletics racing. His team made it to the finals, which aired on NBC Sports this past October.

Rodriguez and his wife have two daughters who are both on the cheerleading team at Hoover High School: Olivia, 15, and Bella, 14.

Q: How did you get started with sports and athletics?

A: My parents were both into athletics when they were younger, so they introduced me to sports as a very young boy. I played football, basketball, baseball, track and field, golf, tennis, gymnastics, swimming, soccer and pretty much anything else there was that involved competing.

Q: What’s your favorite part about your job?

A: I get so much gratification out of seeing people get a spark back into their fitness and health, which helps them in all areas of their life.

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about CrossFit is it can be scaled to that’s within a 10- to 15-minute any fitness level, so anyone can do it. radius from shopping, entertainment and anything we need.

Q: What was it like to compete in the National Pro Grid League?

Q: What is something not many A: I competed in my first match against the San Francisco Fire in the people know about you? semi-finals of the playoffs. We came A: My first job was bagging groceries at 14 years old, and out strong and upset them to reach the finals and play the DC Brawlers, my first career job was selling advertising spots for the LSU who were last year’s champions.

Although we didn’t win, it was football and basketball teams.

People do know that I am a big amazing to compete with some LSU fan as I was born and raised in of the best athletes in the Baton Rouge and went to college at world.

LSU. Q: Why do you love Hoover?

Q: What do you like to do in your A: I think it is a great place spare time? to raise your children. It has some of the best schools in the A: I love to spend time with my friends and family cooking out, state, both academically and watching movies and sporting athletically. The community events. When I get the chance, I is great, and you can virtually go love taking a vacation with them. anywhere you need Q: What’s at the top of your bucket list? to A: On the top of the list is to travel the world with my wife after my kids are married and settled. I would love to continue my life in the fitness world and keep people active and in great health as long as they live.