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estled in the heart of Alabama’s central region, Shelby County is an area so rich in quality of life and natural resources that people continue to flock to it year after year.

Shelby County’s population has grown by 46 percent since 2000, totaling about 210,622 in the 2016 U.S. Census estimate. The county’s growth has been fueled by many factors, including excellent school systems, a plethora of recreational offerings, community festivals and so much more.

Shelby County truly offers something for everyone, regardless of age. Enjoy being in the middle of it all while being just outside of a major city? Shelby County has it.

Enjoy a more down-home, slow-paced life relaxing on a lake? Shelby County’s got that, too. The educational systems in Shelby County are among the best the state has to offer. Whether it’s the Shelby County School System, the Alabaster City School System, the Hoover City School System, the Pelham City School System or any one of the county’s excellent private schools, you can be sure your kids are in good hands. For adults seeking higher education, the University of Montevallo and Jefferson State Community College’s Shelby-Hoover Campus have what you need.

Whether you’re a new or lifelong resident, the county has plenty of entertainment offerings. Why not take a trip to Oak Mountain State Park – Alabama’s largest – catch an event sponsored by the Shelby County Arts Council or visit the American Village in Montevallo?

There are many reasons Shelby County is still one of the fastest-growing counties in Alabama, and if you’re a newcomer here, you’re cordially invited to become a part of this exciting growth. Just visiting for a weekend? We hope you enjoy your stay. Just moved to Shelby County? Welcome home.

SHELBY COUNTY VISITORS AND NEWCOMERS GUIDE 2018-2019

EDITORIAL Graham Brooks Caroline Carmichael Stephen Dawkins Alec Etheredge Briana Harris Amalia Kortright Madoline Markham Keith McCoy Emily Sparacino Neal Wagner

PRODUCTION Connor Bucy Jamie Dawkins Kate Sullivan

MARKETING Kristy Brown Kari George Rachel Henderson Daniel Holmes Kathy Leonard Rhett McCreight Kim McCulla Viridiana Romero Kerrie Thompson

ADMINISTRATION Tim Prince Katie McDowell Mary Jo Eskridge Hailey Dolbare Stacey Meadows

Emily Sparacino, Editor

Emily.Sparacino@shelbycountyreporter.com

ON THE COVER

Helena residents Shelby and Stefan Formentano explore the shops in Mt Laurel.

Cover design: Kate Sullivan Photography: Jennifer Woodbery

Visitors Guide is published yearly by Shelby County Newspapers, Inc., P.O. Box 947, Columbiana, AL 35051. The magazine is published annually and 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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME TO SHELBY COUNTY ...................7

PREPARED FOR THE JOURNEY .....................47

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COUNTY’S HISTORY, LOCATION AND DEMOGRAPHICS

SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM OFFERS QUALITY EDUCATION ACROSS THE COUNTY

MUNICIPALITIES............................................12

CENTERS OF COMMUNITY...........................51

EIGHTEEN MUNICIPALITIES FALL WITHIN SHELBY COUNTY’S BORDERS

COUNTY’S LIBRARIES OFFER MORE THAN JUST BOOKS

LOVE OF NATURE .........................................14

ALABASTER CITY SCHOOLS SERVE STUDENTS AT SIX SCHOOLS

DISCOVER WHAT MAKES OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK AN OUTDOOR TREASURE

BIRD’S-EYE VIEW ..........................................18

CHAMPIONS OF OUR FUTURE .....................53

EXPRESSING SHELBY COUNTY ....................61 ARTS AND THEATER ADD VIBRANCY TO COMMUNITIES

ALABAMA WILDLIFE CENTER REHABILITATES NATIVE BIRDS, EDUCATES VISITORS

PLACES OF WORSHIP ...................................64

AMERICAN VILLAGE .....................................20

FAITH TRADITIONS LONGSTANDING IN SHELBY COUNTY CHURCHES

A PLACE WHERE AMERICA’S STORY IS ON DISPLAY FOR VISITORS OF ALL AGES

CHURCH DIRECTORY ....................................66

DRAWING A CROWD ...................................24 OAK MOUNTAIN AMPHITHEATRE ATTRACTS BIG ACTS TO PELHAM

HEART OF DIXIE............................................26

SHELBY COUNTY OFFERS NUMEROUS HOUSES OF WORSHIP

HEALTHCARE IN SHELBY COUNTY ..............67 FROM PRIVATE PRACTICES TO STATE-OF-THE-ART MEDICAL CENTERS, SHELBY COUNTY HAS IT ALL

RAILROAD MUSEUM OFFERS FAMILY FUN

WELLNESS DIRECTORY ................................69

MUCH TO SEE AND DO ................................28

FIND THE RIGHT HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

LIST OF LOCAL THEATERS, MUSEUMS, WINERIES, FARMS AND MORE

FULL SCHEDULE ............................................81

ON PAR..........................................................30

A SEASONAL CALENDAR FEATURING THE COUNTY’S BIGGEST EVENTS

WHAT TO EXPECT AT SHELBY COUNTY’S PUBLIC AND PRIVATE GOLF COURSES

ACCOMMODATIONS ....................................84

PRIME PRODUCE...........................................32

HOTELS AND CONFERENCE CENTERS AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS OF ANY SIZE

FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AVAILABLE AT LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS

SERVICE DIRECTORY.....................................86

STAY ACTIVE .................................................34 COUNTY OFFERS DOZENS OF PARKS, FITNESS CENTERS AND SPORTS VENUES

GETTING SETTLED ........................................38 STEPS TO TAKE AFTER MOVING TO THE AREA

OPPORTUNITIES TO SUCCEED .....................42 THE COUNTY’S HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EDUCATION OPTIONS

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LOCAL BUSINESSES ADVERTISE SERVICES

IMPORTANT NUMBERS ................................88 CONTACT INFORMATION FOR VISITORS, NEWCOMERS AND LONGTIME RESIDENTS

LAY OF THE LAND ........................................90 AN EASY-TO-VIEW MAP OF SHELBY COUNTY

POPULATION

210,622

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Demographic information from U.S. Census 2016 estimates.

Shelby County!

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s one of the fastest-growing counties in Alabama, Shelby County offers a broad variety of attractions, resources and employment opportunities that contribute to a high quality of life.

“Shelby County continues to lead the Birmingham-Hoover metropolitan area with an outstanding quality of life with consistent leadership, transparent collaborations and unique man-made and natural resources that residents, newcomers and visitors all value,” County Manager Alex Dudchock said.

Situated in the central part of the state at the base of the Appalachian Mountains, Shelby

County is positioned for continued growth, with a population estimate of 213,000 in 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The county boasts award-winning public and private school systems, and two higher education institutions, and is home to diverse recreational opportunities, including Oak Mountain State Park (Alabama’s largest state park at 10,000 acres), premier golf course, the American Village, the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena, the Pelham Racquet Club, more than 50 public parks, and the Cahaba River and Lay Lake.

The country’s rich history is on display at the American Village in Montevallo.

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Local art galleries afford artists places to show their work, and residents venues at which they may view and support these artists.

Main Street areas in Shelby County’s cities serve as vibrant business districts and community hubs.

2018 is Shelby County’s bicentennial, but the area continues to evolve.

“We continue to collaborate with municipal and public partners to deliver new and enhanced facilities to serve our residents and visitors,” Dudchock said.

Collaboration with organizations like 58 Inc., whose purpose is to facilitate business recruitment and economic growth, has been an important factor in Shelby County’s progress.

“Economic development in Shelby County is in a beautiful place,” 58 Inc. Managing Director Yvonne Murray said. “Just

FEMALE 51.5%

19 and under: 26.8%

20-24 years: 5.7 %

25-34 years: 12.9%

35-44 years: 14.6%

MALE 48.4%

45-54 years: 14.5%

55-64 65 and years: older: 12.6% 13%

AGE BREAKDOWN Demographic information from U.S. Census 2016 estimates.

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in our six months we have experienced extraordinary levels of communication and partnership among organizations and governments.”

58 Inc. – a team of two – shares workspace with the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and the county’s Development Services groups.

“Because of this, in our short time, we have been able to deploy educational programming, help set up hiring fairs for employers, help a large employer begin its transition into the county, and lay the groundwork for an apprenticeship program to address a need for skilled workers that was evident early on,” Murray said.

The county’s most recent projects include: u58 Inc. launching to recruit retail, commercial and industrial economic development for the county and municipal partners. uCapacity and lane improvements on I-65 between Pelham/Helena Exit 242 and Alabaster Exit 238. uThe Montevallo Main Street redesign and enhancements completed. uImprovements at Veterans Park on Valleydale – a new restroom building and additional sand volleyball court. uImprovements at Beeswax Creek Park on Lay Lake including two new canoe-in campsites, a new 2.5-mile trail for mountain biking and hiking, an additional parking lot under construction at boat launch, three new piers, a new restroom building at the public boat launch and a new playground installed in 2017 within Beeswax Creek Park. uA new 12-plane hangar at the Shelby County Airport. uNew canoe-in campsites at Beeswax Creek Park and Gorman Park on Lay Lake (Alabama Scenic River Trail). uNew and improved amenities added to OMSP – Alabama Wildlife Center bald eagle and Eurasian eagle-

Median Household Value

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Median Household Income

41.4% Percent of population with a bachelor’s degree or higher

owl enclosures/mews; No. 1 of three roadway safety and bike lane projects nearing completion; completed Beaver Lake projects (three new piers, two beaches, sand volleyball court, ADA sidewalk, installed fish habitat in various locations); access and infrastructure improvements at AWC; and construction of four new restroom facilities for day use traffic. uFour sand volleyball courts, two basketball courts and trailhead parking at Pelham Park.

LOOKING FORWARD With more projects in the works, Shelby County’s future is looking bright.

“Projects range from new outdoor recreation facilities to business initiatives that enhance business expansions or recruitment,” Dudchock said.

The projects include: uCahaba River Park – Helena/Hoover Sector: 1,339 acres near Helena and Hoover, 17-plus miles of trails targeted to open by late Fall 2018, building two pavilions and one restroom 2018 spring/summer. uCenter for Performing Arts at the University of Montevallo – construction to start in 2018. uMajor renovations at the courthouse to include two additional courtrooms, attorney and client office, judicial

suites, designated juvenile and family court area, interior modifications and exterior canopy installation. uNew HealthSouth (now Encompass Health) Rehabilitation Hospital in Pelham expected to open in spring 2018. uRelocation and expansion of McLeod Software headquarters to Meadowbrook Corporate Park.

“All the while, we are visiting with on average three existing businesses each week to assess their needs and working with our municipal partners to actively recruit a variety of businesses,” Murray said. “With all the activity going on, the energy in the county is budding, and we do not see that slowing down anytime soon.”

HISTORY OF THE COUNTY Shelby County was established in 1818 by an act of the Alabama Territorial General Assembly from former Creek Indian territory ceded in the Treaty of Fort Jackson in August 1814.

The county is named after Isaac Shelby, a Revolutionary War hero and the first governor of Kentucky, and comprises about 808 square miles of land.

Shelby County was created as part of the Alabama Territory before Alabama became a state on Dec. 14, 1819.

The first county seat was located in Shelbyville, the area

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DRIVING DISTANCES Located in the center of the state, Shelby County offers easy access to major metropolitan centers and tourist destinations throughout the Southeast.

NASHVILLE, TN 210 MILES 3 HOURS

BIRMINGHAM, AL 21 MILES 28 MINUTES

CHARLOTTE, NC 402 MILES 6 HOURS

DESTIN, FL 234 MILES 4 HOURS

Atlanta, GA 158 miles 2 hours

Dallas, TX 638 miles 9 hours

Birmingham, AL 21 miles 28 minutes

Destin, FL 234 miles 4 hours

Charleston, SC 475 miles 7 hours

Houston, TX 668 miles 9 hours

Montgomery, AL 63 miles 1 hour

Charlotte, NC 402 miles 6 hours

Memphis, TN 356 miles 4 hours

Nashville, TN 210 miles 3 hours

New Orleans, LA 346 miles 5 hours

Chattanooga, TN 162 miles 2 hours

Mobile, AL 239 miles 3 hours

Orlando, FL 539 miles 8 hours

Savannah, GA 405 miles 6 hours

currently known as Pelham. Two of the delegates who served in the Alabama Constitutional Convention in 1819 and signed the first Alabama Constitution were from Shelby County: George Phillips and Thomas A. Rogers. Rogers built a county courthouse in 1820. Six years later, a permanent

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MOBILE, AL 239 MILES 3 HOURS

Travel times estimated using Google Maps. Starting location is Pelham.

county seat was established in the southern part of the county at Columbiana.

According to the 1820 Shelby County census records, the county’s population was 2,492 two years after its formation.

Today, more than 210,000 people make up the county’s

population, according to the 2016 U.S. Census estimate.

As one of seven counties comprising the BirminghamHoover Metropolitan Area, Shelby County is bordered by Jefferson and St. Clair counties to the north, Talladega and Coosa counties to the east and Chilton and Bibb counties to the south and southwest. Two major rivers – the Coosa and the Cahaba – are located in Shelby County.

About 68 percent of the population is incorporated into 17 municipalities.

Shelby County boasts direct access to three major roadways, U.S. 280, Interstate 65 and U.S. 31.

The county consistently has ranked as the best location in Alabama to raise a family.

Other major amenities include a general aviation airport, a hospital and 14 senior centers.

Overall, Shelby County affords residents of all ages a high-quality place to live, work and enjoy life.

General information and history about Shelby County in part by County Manager Alex Dudchock and Alabama Bicentennial Ambassador Bobby Joe Seales, respectively. More information about the county can be found at Shelbyal.com.

More information about the county’s history will be available in Seales’s book “Pelham Memories: A Pictorial History,” due for release in November 2018 (visit Pelham.PictorialBook.com or contact Seales at 205-902-6368 to order).

TOP EMPLOYERS IN SHELBY COUNTY RANK

PRODUCT

EMPLOYEES

SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

1

EDUCATION

2491

SOUTHERN COMPANY/ ALABAMA POWER

2

ELECTRICITY

1706

WAL-MART

3

RETAIL

1647

EBSCO INDUSTRIES, INC.

4

PUBLISHING

1254

SHELBY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER

5

HEALTHCARE

1125

PUBLIX SUPERMARKETS

6

GROCERY

1047

DST HEALTH SOLUTIONS

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HEALTHCARE CONSULTING

700

FIS GLOBAL

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SOFTWARE

668

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

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GOVERNMENT

615

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EDUCATION

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COMPANY

UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO

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MUNICIPALITIES

MUNICIPALITIES AND COMMUNITIES IN SHELBY COUNTY ALABASTER

Incorporated 1953 Population: 32,948 City Hall 1953 Municipal Way Alabaster, AL 35007 205-664-6800 Cityofalabaster.com

BIRMINGHAM

Incorporated 1871 Population: 212,157 710 North 20th Street Birmingham, AL 35203 205-254-2294 Birminghamal.gov

CALERA

Incorporated 1887 Population: 13,489 City Hall 7901 U.S. 31 Calera, AL 35040 205-668-3500 CityofCalera.org

CHELSEA

Incorporated 1996 Population: 12,341 City Hall 11611 Chelsea Road Chelsea, Al 35043 205-678-8455 Cityofchelsea.com

COLUMBIANA Incorporated 1837 Population: 4,539 City Hall 107 Mildred Street

Columbiana, AL 35051 205-669-5800 Cityofcolumbiana.com

HARPERSVILLE

Incorporated 1945 Population: 1,680 Town Hall 83 Town Hall Lane Harpersville, AL 35078 205-672-9961 Townofharpersville.com

HELENA

Incorporated 1917 Population: 18,673 City Hall 816 Shelby County 52 E Helena, AL 35080 205-663-2161 Cityofhelena.org

HOOVER

Incorporated 1967 Population: 84,978 City Hall 100 Municipal Lane Hoover, AL 35216 205-444-7500 Hooveral.org

INDIAN SPRINGS VILLAGE

Incorporated 1990 Population: 2,544 Town Hall 2635 Cahaba Valley Road Indian Springs, AL 35124 Indianspringsvillage.org

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LEEDS

Incorporated 1877 Population: 11,940 City Hall 1040 Park Drive Leeds, AL 35094 205-699-2585 Leedsalabama.gov

MONTEVALLO

Incorporated 1817 Population: 6,723 City Hall 541 Main Street Montevallo, AL 35115 205-665-2555 Cityofmontevallo.com

MT LAUREL

Incorporated 1998 Population: 489 5 Mt Laurel Ave. Birmingham, AL 35242 205-408-8696 Mtlaurel.com

PELHAM

Incorporated 1964 Population: 23,050 City Hall 3162 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 205-620-6400 Pelhamalabama.gov

VESTAVIA HILLS

Incorporated 1950 Population: 34,688 City Hall 1032 Montgomery Highway

Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 (205) 978-0100 Vhal.org

VINCENT

Incorporated 1887 Population: 2,118 City Hall 25 Florey Street Vincent, AL 35178 205-672-2261 Townofvincent.com

WESTOVER

Incorporated 2001 Population: 1,542 City Hall 3312 Westover Road Westover, AL 35147 205-678-3375 Westoveralabama.org

WILSONVILLE

Incorporated 1897 Population: 1,987 Town Hall 9905 North Main Street Wilsonville, AL 35186 205-669-6180 Wilsonvilleal.com

WILTON

Incorporated 1918 Population: 682 Town Hall 100 Depot Street Wilton, AL 35187 (205) 665-2021 *Population numbers are 2016 estimates listed on Census.gov.

LOVE OF NATURE Enjoy more than a dozen outdoor activities at Oak Mountain State Park Story by LAUREN DOWDLE

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esidents and visitors alike can escape from all of the hustle and bustle and enjoy some of the best scenic views around. With its stunning sights, sounds and activities, Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

As Alabama’s largest state park, it spans nearly 10,000 acres and offers something for all ages. It has fishing piers, beaches and boating activities for water lovers, along with volleyball courts, pavilions, picnic areas and campgrounds.

Some of its other amenities include a golf course, driving range, basketball courts, bike trails, nature programs, hiking trails and recreational areas.

Another one of the main draws of the park is the Alabama Wildlife Center (AWC), which gives visitors an up-close look at a variety of birds. The AWC rescues about 2,000 of Alabama’s native

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birds from more than 100 species each year.

Since it was founded in 1977, it has rescued about 100,000 wild animals native to Alabama, says Doug Adair, executive director of the AWC. The center has only the second bald eagle in an education display in Alabama and the only Eurasian eagle owl on educational display in the state. The center has also installed digital video cameras and monitors so guests can get a look at the baby bird nursery, rehabilitated birds and exam area. There are plans to install new interactive exhibits later this year, as well.

“We’ve already done a lot of things to make the center family-friendly and educational, and we’re going to continue that trend into the future,” Adair said.

From the birds to the outdoor activities, Oak Mountain State Park continues to attract crowds with all of its offerings. The park saw 636,189 visitors in 2017, and they are on track to exceed

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that number this year, says Kelly Ezell, superintendent of Oak Mountain State Park and district superintendent of Central Alabama State Parks.

“There are plenty of trails, beautiful vistas, streams and activities,” Ezell said. “I truly feel that this park offers something for everyone.”

One feature that will continue to attract visitors is the park’s updated biking areas. New bike lanes are being installed on John Findlay Drive, and Phase 1 of the project from North Trail Head to the back gate is almost complete, Ezell said. Phase 2, which spans from the North Trail Head to the front gate, will begin later this year.

“There will be 6-foot bike lanes on both sides of the road making the very popular sport of biking safer and more appealing to our guests,” she said.

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TOP ACTIVITIES u 18-hole golf course, driving range u Alabama Wildlife Center u Basketball courts u Beaches u Bike trails u BMX course u Campgrounds u Demonstration farm u Fishing piers u Horseback riding u Nature programs u Oak Mountain Interpretive Center u Pavilions u Picnic spots u Playground u Recreational areas u Rental cabins u Tree Top Trail u Volleyball areas u Walking and hiking trails u Water and boating activities 16 | VISITORS GUIDE SHELBY COUNTY

campground through a partnership with Shelby County.

“There is such a great variety of activities. It is a beautiful park where there is always something going on,” Ezell said. “Or you may choose to find a secluded spot, read a book, have a picnic, hike to Peavine Falls and string up a hammock. The possibilities are endless.”

Oak Mountain State Park is located at 200 Terrace Drive in Pelham. For more information, visit Alapark.com/oak-mountain-state-park or Discovershelby.com.

In addition to the bike lanes, new bathrooms are being built at the South Trail Head, including one with showers to provide convenience for day use and the bike-riding community. Last year, the park added the North Lakes Connector Trail and updated the Beaver Lake fishing center and

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BIRD’S-EYE VIEW

Alabama Wildlife Center rehabilitates native birds, educates visitors

Story by LAUREN DOWDLE Located in the heart of Pelham’s Oak Mountain State Park is the state’s oldest and largest wildlife rehabilitation and education center, the Alabama Wildlife Center.

The AWC rescues about 2,000 of Alabama’s native birds from more than 100 species each year. Since they were founded in 1977, they have rescued about 100,000 wild animals native to Alabama, says Doug Adair, executive director of the AWC. In 2017, the team rescued more native animals than they have in any other year in the history of the center — including one bird that had never been seen in the state before. The center rehabilitated a black-capped petrel that was found following Hurricane Irma, later working with another animal care organization to release it off the coast of Florida.

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employees, adding an education program coordinator last year. “We made the addition because we were pleased to present 430 conservation education programs throughout the state of Alabama last year,” Adair says.

That’s up from about 30 programs just five years ago.

Education is an important part of what the AWC does, so they are constantly focusing on how they can improve their programs. For example, they expanded their education raptors to include owls, hawks, falcons, kites and, most recently, bald eagles. Theirs is only the second bald eagle in an education display in Alabama. They also have the state’s only Eurasian eagle owl—the largest owl species in the world—on educational display.

“Visitors can see and interact with the raptor species up close and personally,” he says. “I believe we’re on track to become a premiere location for visitors and residents of Shelby County.”

They’ve recently installed digital video cameras and monitors so visitors can get a behind-the-scenes look at their rehabilitated birds, baby bird nursery and exam

area. The team is also developing a new website that will include the streaming video from the center’s cameras, which will also give them the capability to engage with area schools. The AWC plans to install new interactive exhibits later this year, as well.

“We’re continuing to improve the visitor experience and make the Alabama Wildlife Center a better education destination,” Adair says.

They also offer events throughout the year, including their popular Baby Bird Shower in the summer. Families can come see baby birds, bring gifts for the birds, enjoy activities and meet some of their raptors. “It’s really grown in popularity with folks in the community,” Adair says.

During the fall, the AWC hosts its annual Owl-oween where they offer candy, games, face painting and a chance for visitors to meet their education raptors. They also release a rehabilitated owl back into the wild as part of the event.

And those are just a few of the engaging events and

programs going on at the AWC. From their unique birds to interactive updates, the AWC continues to create a visitor’s experience that’s “second to none.”

“It’s an exciting time for us, and we’re looking forward to more visitors coming to the Alabama Wildlife Center,” Adair says. “It’s about being able to raise awareness about the spectacular wildlife resources we’re blessed with in Alabama — and about what each of us can do to make sure those wildlife resources continue to exist for our children, grandchildren and generations to come.”

The AWC also provides the Wildlife Help Line to offer free advice, information and assistance regarding wildlife issues and emergencies. The request line’s number is 663-7930 ext. 2 and is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The AWC is free and open to the public every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. after park admission, which is $5 for adults (ages 12 and older), $2 for children ages 6 to 11 (children 5 and younger are free) and $2 for seniors. For more information, visit Awrc.org.

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Story by EMILY SPARACINO

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he words and ideas Thomas Jefferson incorporated into the Declaration of Independence in 1776 are as applicable to Americans today as they were when he penned the document nearly 250 years ago.

Learning more about the people and events that shaped the formation of the United States of America is key to understanding its rich history.

Every year, the American Village in Montevallo brings history to life for more than 75,000 people from Alabama and surrounding states. With special attention to accuracy and authenticity, costumed historical interpreters engage visitors in some of the most poignant moments in America’s past.

The American Village allows visitors of all ages to “step into the scene,” to witness Patrick Henry’s famous speech, drill in Washington’s army and become a Patriot spy interrogated by a British soldier.

Dozens of Alabama high school students in the Youth Leadership Development Program’s Walsh Academy of Leadership have visited the American Village to explore the roots of American heritage and democracy.

The American Village is the product of founder and CEO Tom Walker’s vision of building a place where people could see history unfold before their eyes.

The designs of the buildings at the American Village are inspired by significant structures in history.

In addition to shedding light on the contributions of America’s founders, the American Village honors men and women who have preserved liberty through their service and sacrifice at the National Veterans Shrine and Register of Honor.

Patterned after Philadelphia’s Carpenters’ Hall, the Shrine features major sculptures and paintings by nationally renowned artists.

The Veterans Register of Honor, a website and database containing photographs, biographical sketches and stories of U.S. veterans and active military members, is housed in the Shrine, which was dedicated on Feb. 17, 2014.

Seasonal programs at the American Village include the Festival of Tulips Spring Program; Celebrate America!

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Summer Program; the Liberty Experience, September-May; and the Christmas Lunch and Tour.

During the Festival of Tulips in late February and March, the American Village bursts into bloom with more than 100,000 tulips. You-pick flowers are available for purchase at designated times, and visitors are welcome to bring their cameras for photos with the tulips.

Celebrate America! features red, white and blue all-American fun as visitors step back in time and become part of the great American journey for independence and self-government.

The Liberty Experience involves the drama of America’s founding. Guests can visit the White House Oval Office and Colonial Chapel, protest the Stamp Act, join the Continental Army and take part in America’s revolutionary history.

The Christmas Lunch and Tour consists of a concert in the Chapel, lunch in the East Room at the White House with entertainment by a patriot of the past.

Since seasonal hours of operation vary, those interested in visiting the American Village should check the website, Americanvillage.org.

For more information about the American Village, call (205) 665-3535 ext. 1031.

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AMPHITHEATRE DRAWS BIG ACTS TO PELHAM Story by STEPHEN DAWKINS

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his year will mark another exciting concert season at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, Alabama’s largest outdoor music venue.

“Since opening its gates in June of 1986, the stage has welcomed an eclectic mix of worldrenowned recording artists,” said Dana Smaha, senior director of premium seat sales.

The Amphitheatre, located in Pelham, predates most of the development in Shelby County. When it was constructed, it was located in the middle of a heavily wooded, relatively undeveloped portion of northern Shelby County.

The population around the center also has exploded since the first concert was held at the venue, growing from just a few thousand residents

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to more than 20,000 today, helping to cement the Amphitheatre’s status as a nationally known outdoor performance venue.

The Amphitheatre’s genesis came when New York concert promoter Tony Ruffino moved to Birmingham with his family in the late 1970s. After seeing success in New York and at the BirminghamJefferson Convention Complex, Ruffino opened the Amphitheatre and the Five Points South Music Hall in downtown Birmingham.

Although it was built on 63 acres in a relatively rural area in the 1980s, the Amphitheatre’s location was well-planned and is still paying dividends to concert organizers today.

Bands typically book shows in large Southern markets such as Atlanta or New Orleans, so

Pelham is in a prime location to attract big talent because it sits at the crossroads of many other potential stops.

Over the years, technology has changed the way bands make a living. Gone are the days when bands toured only to supplement their earnings from new albums. Today, bands rely more heavily on income from live performances.

LiveNation owns and operates Oak Mountain Amphitheatre.

LiveNation typically acts as venue and promoter, providing two of the three needed components for a concert along with the band.

Twelve to 15 concerts are held each year, usually from April to October, at the 10,200-seat venue.

This year’s lineup will include acts such as Willie Nelson & Family, Alison Krauss, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Chris Brown, 3 Doors Down, Collective Soul, Pentatonix and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Oak Mountain Amphitheatre offers a VIP Season Seat Program with premium VIP Club membership and exclusive VIP parking with all packages.

Box seats and premium seating in the first 15 rows are available each year.

For more information, contact Smaha at danasmaha@ livenation.com A variety of culinary options are offered at the venue including traditional choices, such as Bavarian style soft pretzels, foot-long hot dogs, pizza, chicken tenders, cheeseburgers and fries.

“We use humanely raised meat and source local produce where we can,” Smaha said. “We also bring in local food trucks and restaurants for our events.”

Part of ensuring a great concert experience is making sure attendees and their property are kept safe while they are in Pelham. Since the venue was constructed, it has had a close relationship with the city’s leadership, law enforcement and fire department.

Because a sold-out concert can increase Pelham’s population by 11,000, traffic control and attendee safety become priorities on concert days.

Before each concert, the police department requests attendance numbers from the Amphitheater, which it then uses to put together a staffing plan for the event.

For more information about Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, and to see the schedule of upcoming concerts, visit LiveNation. com and search for “Oak Mountain Amphitheatre.”

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TAKING A RIDE THROUGH HISTORY Railroad museum offers fun for all

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Story by BRIANA HARRIS

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ew things bring out a child’s, or an adult’s, inquisitive nature like riding in and hearing the whistle of a train that was built in 1910.

Visiting the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum is like taking a step back in time and seeing firsthand the traveling accommodations for some American travelers in the early 1900s.

Located at 1919 Ninth Street in Calera, the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum kicks off its season in March, offering rides on historical trains, a specialty gift shop and a museum to guests.

Train rides are available to the public every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., President and CEO James Garnett said.

Admission into the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum is free, with the exception of train rides, which cost $14 for those 12 years and older and $10 for ages 2-11. Train rides for children under 2 years old are free.

Guests have an opportunity to ride on trains that date from 1910 to the 1970s, some of which lack heating and cooling.

“People like being able to get a feel for what it was like back in 1910 with no air conditioning and having to raise the windows to get some air,” Garnett said.

The Frisco Coach 1062 is the railroad museum’s oldest passenger car and a favorite among visitors, Garnett said. Train rides take passengers on a scenic route to view Shelby County’s countryside.

Guests are invited to explore the railroad museum on their own to look at an array of rolling stock on display and to visit the gift shop and a museum, which features operating standard gauge trains, two restored depots and a collection of railroad artifacts and memorabilia.

The gift shop sells books about trains and railroad systems and various railroad souvenirs. Throughout the

year, several family friendly events that include train rides are hosted at the facility.

Typically, in March or April, the Peter Cottontail Express event offers an opportunity for children to meet Peter Cottontail and participate in an Easter egg hunt. The event normally includes inflatables, temporary tattoos, a coloring station and a sandbox for kids.

In April or May, Thomas the Tank Engine visits the railroad museum for a Day Out with Thomas, and Wild West Day normally follows in July. Wild West Day features an old-fashioned train robbery production for all to enjoy. The staged shoot-out usually incorporates audience participation.

Although the park caters to children, parents aren’t forgotten. On Mother’s and Father’s Day, moms and dads are treated to discounted train ride tickets.

When the fall season rolls around, the Pumpkin Patch Express is open on Saturday and Sunday for the entire month of October and the North Pole Express opens shortly after in midNovember and runs through December.

“The North Pole Express is our biggest event of the year,” Garnett said.

“Tickets go on sale in July and by the first couple of weeks in August we’re already sold out.”

To offer parents another opportunity to see Santa at the railroad museum, the Santa Special takes place for three weeks in December.

The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum also serves as a birthday party venue.

Birthday parties are held on Saturdays only, and Thursdays are typically reserved for school field trips, Garnett said.

Museum hours are Tuesday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No train rides are allowed on weekdays. Train rides are available on Saturdays only from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Normal business hours don’t apply on event days. For more information or to purchase event or train ride tickets, go to Hodrrm.org.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

AMUSEMENTS THE AMERICAN VILLAGE

3727 Highway 119 Montevallo, AL 35115 665-3535 Americanvillage.org Open Monday - Friday 10 a.m.

- 4 p.m.

This recreated colonial village and historic park on 113 acres features interactive programs with costumed historical interpreters who help visitors relive the great American experiment in liberty and selfgovernment.

OAK MOUNTAIN AMPHITHEATRE

1000 Amphitheater Road Pelham, AL 35124 985-0703 Livenation.com/venues/14486 Each year between April and October, some of the world’s top musicians perform in this outdoor arena with 10,554 seats.

OLD BAKER FARM

184 Furrow Lane Harpersville, AL 35078 672-7209 Oldbakerfarm.com Established in 1899, the Old Baker Farm endured the Civil War and stands today as a traditional family farm with crops such as cotton, corn and pumpkins. The Baker family invites the public to join them each October for the Cotton Pickin’ Celebration and in November and December for the Christmas tree farm.

STONE HOLLOW FARMSTEAD

277 Park Dr. Montevallo, AL 35115 665-9207 Montevallomainstreetplayers. com See website for performance schedule.

Established in 1972 by community and University of Montevallo faculty and staff members, the Montevallo Main Street Players is the oldest active community theatre in Shelby County.

HELENA HOLLOW

SOUTH CITY THEATRE

2006 Dead Hollow Road North Harpersville, AL 35078 803-3585 Stonehollowfarmstead.com Stone Hollow Farmstead is a family business that produces the finest cheeses, honey, specialty foods, botanicals, cosmetic extracts and cosmeceuticals. In addition to production, the farmstead hosts groups and events.

6027 Highway 17 Helena, AL 35080 541-8150 Helenahollow.com Helena Hollow, formerly Griffin Farms, is a familyowned event venue including a full-service pumpkin patch, petting zoo, party barn, wedding and reception locale and more.

THEATERS AMSTAR CINEMAS 820 Colonial Promenade Parkway Alabaster, AL 35007 621-8884 Amstarcinemas.com See website for daily show times.

AMC LEE BRANCH 15 801 Doug Baker Boulevard Birmingham, AL 35242 408-0526 Carmike.com See website for daily show times.

HARPERSVILLE SHELBY IRON WORKS DRIVE-IN 10268 County Road 42 Shelby, AL 35143 669-3137 or 670-0142 Shelbyironworks.com One of only two such mills existing in the South at the outbreak of the Civil War, this plant produced the armor that covered the hull of the famous Confederate gunboat “Tennessee.” The park features living history demonstrations and tours by request.

45 Woodland Road Harpersville, AL 35078 672-8484 Harpersvilledrive-in.com See website for show times.

Drive-in features two 60-footby-26-foot movie screens made of corrugated tin painted with super flat white paint, and features parking for a total of 300 vehicles.

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2969 Pelham Parkway Suites J-K Pelham, AL 35124 621-2128 Southcitytheatre.com See website for performance schedule.

South City Theatre, a nonprofit theatre dedicated to promoting theatre in Shelby County, produces six live mainstage plays each year, attracting about 3,000 audience members annually.

UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO THEATRE

Reynolds Hall, Station 6210 Montevallo, AL 35115 665-6210 Montevallo.edu See website for performance schedule.

The University of Montevallo Department of Theatre presents several shows oncampus every year at Reynolds Studio Theatre and the Chichester Black Box Theatre.

MUSEUMS ALDRICH COAL MINE MUSEUM 137 County Road 203 Montevallo, AL 35115 665-2886 This historic industrial attraction features coal mining memorabilia, a mine replica and vintage equipment photographs of the town of Aldrich at its coal-mining peak.

HEART OF DIXIE RAILROAD MUSEUM

1919 9th Street Calera, AL 35040 668-3435 Hodrrm.org Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The museum is dedicated to the preservation, restoration and operation of historically significant railway equipment.

All exhibits, operating railroads, and educational programs function as both a unique means of tourism and recreation, and a way to preserve the rich history of Alabama and our nation.

KENNETH R. PENHALE CITY OF HELENA MUSEUM

5260 Helena Road Helena, AL 35080 369-1448 Open on Saturdays, but call for a free tour The Kenneth R. Penhale City of Helena Museum contains numerous artifacts, photographs and other memorabilia revealing the city’s rich history as a mining town.

KARL C. HARRISON MUSEUM OF GEORGE WASHINGTON

50 Lester Street Columbiana, AL 35051 669-8767 Washingtonmuseum.com Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m.

- 3 p.m.

The Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington houses one of the largest privately owned collections of George and Martha Washington memorabilia outside of Mt. Vernon.

SHELBY COUNTY MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES

1854 Old Courthouse Circle Columbiana, AL 35051 669-3912 Shelbycountymuseum.com Open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Shelby County Historical

Society is dedicated to the discovery, collection and preservation of all things related to the history of Shelby County, Alabama.

acre farm, where each phase of the wine-making process, from planting to growth to harvest to bottling, is based in Alabama.

ART GALLERIES

MORGAN CREEK WINERY

GRIFFITH ART GALLERY

109 Hilltop Business Center Dr. Pelham AL, 35124 985-7969 Griffithartgallery.com Open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Griffith Art Gallery represents more than 100 artists, and features more than 2,500 original oil paintings.

SHELBY COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL

104 Mildred Street Columbiana, AL 35051 669-0044 Shelbycountyartscouncil.com Open Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Shelby County Arts Council’s gallery features exhibits from multiple artists throughout the year, and performers entertain audiences on the Black Box Theater’s stage regularly.

BLUE PHROG GALLERY

955 Main St. Montevallo, AL 35115 665-3766 Bluephroggallery.com This upscale art gallery is located two blocks from the University of Montevallo and features fine art, pottery, jewelry and turned wood from local and regional artists.

WINERIES LEWIS LAKES VINEYARDS

1075 Chelsea Road Columbiana, AL 35051 555-5555 Lewislakesvineyards.com As a family-owned business, Lewis Lakes Vineyards and winery are located on a 60-

181 Morgan Creek Lane Harpersville, AL 35078 672-2053 Morgancreekwinery.com The Brammer family founded Morgan Creek Vineyards in the early 2000s, specializing in muscadine and fruit wines – semi-sweet to sweetish wines.

OZAN VINEYARD AND WINERY

173 County Road 301 Calera, AL 35040 668-6926 Ozanwine.com The Patrick family began planting grape vines in 2001 and converted part of their 24-acre country estate into a working vineyard with a winery and tasting room.

Today, more than 2,000 vines are planted at Ozan.

CORBIN FARMS WINERY

800 County Road 87 Calera, AL 35040 685-0655 Corbinfarmswinery.com Vizzini Farms Winery was founded in 2005 by the Vizzini family. In 2017, the Vizzinis partnered with the Corbin family to pass their torch in winemaking.

CAT-N-BIRD WINERY

11661 Old Highway 280 Chelsea, AL 35043 610-9463 Cat-n-bird.com Matt and Robyn Lyons opened their boutique winery in 2017 in the basement of their farm home in Chelsea. They import grapes and juice from around the world to make their wine, which they bottle, cork and label by hand as a family-run business.

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GOLF

GOLF COURSE

ADDRESS

Ballantrae Golf Club

1300 Ballantrae Club Drive

Pelham

Semi-Private

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Greystone Golf and Country Club - Founders

4100 Greystone Drive

Hoover

Private

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Greystone Golf and Country Club - Legacy

Legacy Drive

Hoover

Private

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Heatherwood Hills Country Club

400 St Annes Drive

Hoover

Public

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Inverness Country Club

1 Country Club Drive

Hoover

Private

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Magnolia Meadows Golf Course

315 Highway 47 S

Columbiana

Public

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The Meadows* coming soon

1 Plantation Drive

Harpersville

n/a

n/a

Montevallo Golf Club

1481 Co. Rd 204

Montevallo

Public

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Oak Mountain State Park Golf Course

877 John Findley Drive

Pelham

Public

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Riverchase Country Club

2000 Club Road

Hoover

Private

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Shoal Creek Golf and Country Club

100 New Williamsburg Drive

Birmingham

Private

18

Timberline Golf Club

300 Timberline Trail

Calera

Semi-Private

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FARMERS MARKETS

PRIME PRODUCE Fresh fruits and vegetables available at local farmers markets

BURNETTE FARMS MARKET

MONTEVALLO FARMERS’ MARKET

CALERA FARMERS MARKET

MT LAUREL FARMERS MARKET

8551 Helena Road, Pelham Open year-round Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Facebook.com/ burnettefarmsmarket

There will be no Farmers Market for 2018. The eighth annual Strawberry Festival will be held at Oliver Park, 9758 Alabama 25. (Information from: Caleraparkandrec.com) Facebook.com/calerafarmersmarket

COLUMBIANA FARMERS MARKET

West College Street across from the Shelby County Courthouse Open March-October Saturdays, 7 a.m.

HELENA MARKET DAYS

Helena Amphitheatre, 4151 Helena Road Open June-August Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon Helenamarketdays.com

MARKETPLACE AT LEE BRANCH

611 Doug Baker Boulevard Open April-August Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon Themarketplaceatleebranch.com

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660 Main Street Open June-August Mondays, 3-6 p.m.

Montevallocc.com/wp/?page_ id=596

Manning Place Open June-October Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon Mtlaurel.com

RIVERCHASE UNITED METHODIST MARKET

1953 Old Montgomery Highway Open May-August Thursdays, 1-5 p.m.

Riverchaseumc.org

VALLEYDALE FARMERS MARKET 4601 Valleydale Road Open May through September Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon Valleydalefarmersmarket.com

INDIAN SPRINGS VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET

3375 Cahaba Valley Road Open May-September Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon Facebook.com/Indianspringsmarket

ATTRACTIONS

PARKS ABBY WOOLEY PARK

720 Park Road Alabaster, AL 35007 664-6840 Cityofalabaster.com Amenities include a playground, basketball court, swings, picnic table, restrooms, and quarter-mile walking track.

AKRIDGE ARBORETUM PARK

1965 14th Street Calera, AL 35040 668-3884 Cityofcalera.org The Akridge Arboretum Park is a one acre park that was established in 1993 and developed around the Historic Presbyterian Church which is now used for weddings and reunions.

ALABASTER MUNICIPAL PARK

500 Warrior Drive Alabaster, AL 35007 664-6800 Cityofalabaster.com Amenities include four lighted tennis courts, two beach volleyball courts, 12 soccer fields, lighted practice field, two pavilions, grills, picnic tables, playground, restrooms and a snack bar for soccer games.

ALMONT PARK

255 Davis-Hawkins Street Montevallo, AL 35115 991-2015 Shelbycountyalabama.org The Almont Park property was donated to Shelby County by the Shelby County Board of Education.

The park was financed and built, and is maintained by Shelby County.

BEESWAX CREEK PARK

245 Beeswax Park Road Columbiana, AL 35051 991-2015 Shelbycountyalabama.org Beeswax Creek Park is located on Lay Lake and has many water based amenities such as two paved boat launch facilities with a pier, two floating fishing piers; one is handicap accessible, two picnic pavilions, and benches along the lake front with grills, a basketball court, a walking trail and restrooms.

BOB BOLTON FIELD

202 Washington Street Columbiana, AL 35051 663-4542 Cityofcolumbiana.com Amenities include a softball field, playground area, pavilion, baseball field, four lighted tennis courts and a recreation building.

BUCK CREEK PARK

701 6th Ave SW Alabaster, AL 35007 664-6840 Cityofalabaster.com Amenities include three softball fields, a football field with press box, eight picnic tables, a quarter-mile walking track with exercise stations and linear park, a concession stand with attached pavilion with six picnic tables, a gazebo, restrooms, a drinking fountain and two parking lots.

CAHABA LILY PARK

3200 Highway 52 West Helena, AL 35080 663-2161 Cityofhelena.org Cahaba Lily Park offers amenities such as a children’s playground, swing set, restrooms, picnic areas, four pavilions with grills and lighted walking trails.

CARROLL PARK

Hwy 31 South Pelham, AL 35124 620-6426 Pelhamonline.com Carroll Park is in Pelham’s Chandalar subdivision, and features a recreation area and a picnic area.

CHELSEA RECREATIONAL PARK

2966 Hwy 39 Chelsea, AL 35043 678-7260 Cityofchelsea.com Park features baseball/softball fields, batting cage, soccer fields, children’s playground with swings, pavilions, lighted paved walking track and parking.

COKER PARK

Hwy 72 Pelham, AL 35124 620-6426 Pelhamonline.com Park features a quarter-mile walking track, fitness area, playground and a picnic area.

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COLUMBIANA SPORTS COMPLEX McDow Road Columbiana, AL 35051 669-5800 Cityofcolumbiana.com Amenities include four softball/ little league fields, concession stand in season, covered batting cages, soccer/football field, playground and swing sets, lighted walking trails and two pavilions.

CRESTVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD PARK

Bearden Road Pelham, AL 35124 620-6426 Pelhamonline.com Park features a playground and picnic area.

DEPOT PARK

100 Depot Street Alabaster, AL 35007 664-6840 Cityofalabaster.com Park features a pavilion, grills, lighted basketball courts and an open field.

EAGLE SPORTS COMPLEX

3176 Co Rd 20 Calera, Al 35040 668-7250 Cityofcalera.org Park features 65 acres with football fields, baseball/softball fields, tennis courts, soccer fields and youth fields.

ECO PARK AT UNIVERSITY LAKE

University of Montevallo Station 6215 Montevallo, AL 35115 665-6215 Montevallo.edu Park features an amphitheater, golf, picnic, picnic shelter and walking trail. The installation of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Fitness Trail at UM’s University Lake has been completed. The trail is a 10 station par course that winds through the woods next to the 16 acre lake.

FOREST PARK AND RECREATIONAL AREA 100 Park Road Sterrett, AL 991-2015 Shelbycountyalabama.org Among the park features are

basketball courts, a tot lot, three soccer fields, swings, a walking nature trail and restrooms.

FUN GO HOLLER PARK 100 Racquet Club Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 620-6400 Pelhamonline.com Fun Go Holler Park features a softball field with press box, children’s playground, lighted walking trail, basketball court and restrooms.

GEORGE DAILEY PARK 225 Selma Road Montevallo, AL 35115 665-9205 Cityofmontevallo.com Among the park features are a tot lot, a picnic pavilion, swings and a playground.

GEORGE W. ROY RECREATIONAL PARK 2465 2nd Ave N Calera, AL 35040 668-3500 Cityofcalera.org Amenities include four picnic pavilions, half-mile walking trail, playground and swing set, restrooms and play meadow.

GORMAN PARK

55 Vincent Park Road Vincent, AL 35178 672-2261 Townofvincent.com The park is on the Coosa River, and features a paved boat ramp, fishing piers, group pavilion, picnic areas, swing set, restrooms and walking trail.

HEARDMONT PARK

5458 Cahaba Valley Road Birmingham, AL 35242 991-2015 Shelbycountyalabama.com Park covers 74 acres, and includes the Oak Mountain High School football stadium with rubberized track, nine baseball/softball fields, three soccer fields, playground facilities, walking trails, four lighted tennis courts and a senior center located within the park.

HELENA SPORTS COMPLEX

100 Helena Sports Complex Way Helena, AL 35080 621-9904 Cityofhelena.org Park includes four baseball fields and a football field.

ATTRACTIONS

450 Nevins Street Wilsonville, AL 669-6180 Wilsonvilleal.com Park features baseball fields and a concession stand.

offers vacation cottages, golf, pro shop with snack bar, improved camping, picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, mountain bike trails, backpacking, a demonstration farm and horseback riding and equestrian campground facilities.

HEROES PARK

OLIVER PARK

HELMS PARK

1950 Butler Road Alabaster, AL 35007 664-6840 Cityofalabaster.com Park features a walking track, a playground and picnic tables.

J.W. DONAHOO PARK 3001 Sun Valley Rd Harpersville, AL 35078 672-9961 Townofharpersville.com Park features a lighted baseball field, tennis courts, playground, picnic areas, play meadow, pavilions and paved walking trail.

JOE TUCKER PARK

Hwy 52 East Helena, AL 35080 620-2877 Cityofhelena.org Park features picnic areas, lighted ball fields, lighted tennis courts, lighted paved walking track, playgrounds, fishing, pavilions and an open air chapel.

LIMESTONE PARK

2400 Hwy 31 South Alabaster, AL 664-6840 Cityofalabaster.com Park features a training facility, shooting range for police and fire, airstrip, pavilion, walking trails, nature area, picnic area and birding observation deck.

OAK MEADOW PARK 345 Hebb Road Wilsonville, AL 35186 669-6180 Wilsonvilleal.com Park features playground, swing set, picnic areas, play meadow, pavilions, paved walking trail, soccer field and restrooms.

OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

200 Terrace Drive Pelham, AL 35124 620-2520 Alapark.com/parks Park is open daily from 7 a.m.- 7 p.m.

Alabama’s largest state park

9758 Hwy 25 Calera, AL 35040 668-3500 Cityofcalera.org Park features four baseball fields, picnic pavilions, tennis and basketball courts, a nature trail, football and soccer practice fields and the Calera High School football stadium.

ORR PARK

Montevallo, AL 35115 665-9205 Cityofmontevallo.com Park features two playgrounds, six baseball/softball fields, a walking trail, a football field and a practice field.

PEA RIDGE COMMUNITY PARK

6161 Hwy 10 Montevallo, AL 35115 665-1469 The park features a walking trail, baseball field, playground and restroom facilities.

PELHAM CITY PARK

U.S. 31 South Pelham, AL 35124 620-6400 Pelhamonline.com Park features two playgrounds, six baseball/softball fields, a walking trail, a football field and a practice field, three concession stands with restroom facilities, six batting cages, 11 hard-surface tennis courts and tennis center.

SHELBY PARK

118 School Road Shelby, AL 35143 991-2015 Shelbycountyalabama.com Park features include a baseball/ softball field, a playground with swings and two picnic pavilions.

SONNY PENHALE PARK

1350 Penhale Parkway Helena, AL 621-9904 Cityofhelena.org Penhale Park serves as the city’s

sports complex. The park has lighted baseball and soccer fields.

SPAIN PARK SPORTS COMPLEX

Valleydale Road Hoover, AL 444-7777 Hooveral.org Park features two baseball fields, two softball fields, public batting cages, and a children’s playground.

STEPHEN’S PARK

Highway 10 Montevallo, AL 665-9205 Cityofmontevallo.com Four lighted baseball/softball fields, playground, concession stand, fishing lake, walking/ biking trails, four batting cages, restrooms.

STERRETT PARK 520 Highway 469 Sterrett, AL 35147 670-6550

VANDIVER PARK

12177 Hwy 43 Vandiver, AL 35176 991-2015 Shelbycountyalabama.com Park is located next to the Vandiver Volunteer Fire Department and has a paved walking trail, a basketball court, a playground with swing sets, a play meadow and 4 picnic pavilions.

VETERANS PARK ALABASTER

7305 Hwy 119 Alabaster, AL 35007 664-6840 Park features five youth baseball/ softball fields with a concession stand and press box, two miles of lighted walking tracks with benches, regulation size skatepark, a bluebird trail, two playground areas, restrooms, nine pavilions available for rental, several play meadows, batting cages and an arbor.

VETERANS PARK HOOVER

4800 Valleydale Road Hoover, AL 35242 444-7500 Hooveral.org Park features 5K and 8K cross country courses, four beach volleyball courts, two pavilions, and two children’s playgrounds with swing sets.

VINCENT MUNICIPAL PARK

Highway 231 and Hwy 62 Vincent, AL 35178 672-2261 Townofvincent.com Park features baseball fields, walking track, picnic pavilion, and concessions in season.

WARRIOR PARK

100 City Park Lane Alabaster, AL 35007 664-6840 Cityofalabaster.com Park features four youth baseball/ softball fields with press box, batting cages, concession stand in season, picnic tables, playground and restrooms.

WESTOVER PARK

3312 Westover Road Westover, AL 35147 678-3375 Westoveralabama.org Park features three youth soccer fields, playground, swings, lighted and paved walking trail, pavilions, restrooms and parking lot.

YELLOW LEAF PARK

McGowan Road Wilsonville, AL 35186 669-6180 Wilsonvilleal.com Park has a softball field with batting cages and a concession stand that operates during the season. Restrooms are located near the concession stand.

TENNIS BROOK HIGHLAND RACQUET CLUB 3157 Brook Highland Drive Birmingham, AL 35242 980-1000 Bhrclub.com

INVERNESS RACQUET CLUB 1 Country Club Drive Birmingham, AL 35242 991-8608 Iccalabama.com/tennis

PELHAM RACQUET CLUB

100 Racquet Club Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 621-3380 Pelhamracquetclub.com The Racquet Club is open seven days a week.

Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9

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Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: Noon-6 p.m.

The Pelham Racquet Club is a public tennis facility consisting of 20 clay courts and five hard courts, all lighted with above tournament grade lighting.

PELHAM TENNIS CENTER

315 Ball Park Road Pelham, AL 35124 620-6428 Pelhamracquetclub.com Tennis Center features nine hard, wheelchair-accessible courts all lighted with water coolers and player benches, club house complete with a full kitchen, fireplace and roomy sitting area and restrooms.

HEARDMONT PARK

5458 Cahaba Valley Road Birmingham, AL 35242 991-2015 Shelbycountyalabama.com Park includes four lighted tennis courts

ALABASTER MUNICIPAL PARK

500 Warrior Drive Alabaster, AL 35007 664-6800 Cityofalabaster.com Amenities include four lighted tennis courts.

BOB BOLTON FIELD

202 Washington Street Columbiana, AL 35051 669-5800 Cityofcolumbiana.com Amenities include four lighted tennis courts.

J.W. DONAHOO PARK 3001 Sun Valley Rd Harpersville, AL 35078 672-9961 Townofharpersville.com Park features tennis courts.

JOE TUCKER PARK

Hwy 52 East Helena, AL 35080 621-9904 Cityofhelena.org Park features lighted tennis courts.

OLIVER PARK Hwy 25 Calera, AL 35040 668-3500 Cityofcalera.org

Park features tennis courts.

SWIMMING POOLS ALABASTER YMCA

117 Plaza Circle Alabaster, AL 35007 663-7240 Ymcabham.org/alabaster Open Monday-Thursday: 5 a.m. 10 p.m.

Friday: 5 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Alabaster YMCA features a new, six-lane wheelchair-accessible swimming pool.

GREYSTONE YMCA

5414 U.S. 280 Birmingham, AL 35242 981-0144 Ymcabham.org/greystone Open Monday-Thursday: 5 a.m. 9:30 p.m.

Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

The Greystone branch offers recreational and lap heated pools and one baby pool.

PELHAM YMCA

2610 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 664-9622 Open Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: 1 - 6 p.m.

Ymcabham.org/pelham Pelham branch features an indoor and outdoor pool.

SPORTS VENUES OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

877 Findlay Drive Pelham, AL 35124 620-2520 Alapark.com/parks Park is open daily from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Alabama’s largest state park offers vacation cottages, golf, pro shop with snack bar, improved camping, picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, mountain bike trails, backpacking, a demonstration farm and horseback riding and equestrian campground facilities. Several trail run and bike races are held at the

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park every year.

PELHAM CIVIC COMPLEX AND ICE ARENA

500 Amphitheater Road Pelham, AL 35124 620-6448 Pelhamciviccomplex.com See website for event and public skating times Pelham Civic Complex offers public ice skating sessions every day, as well as skate and hockey lessons and competitions. Venue is the home ice for the University of Alabama Frozen Tide hockey team.

SPORTS BLAST AND 1996 FIELDS SOCCER COMPLEX

19220 Hwy 280 East Chelsea, AL 35242 980-1701 Office hours are from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Complex hours vary, call for more information.

The 1996 Fields complex has more than 50 acres on site including six soccer fields behind the Sports Blast facility. Sports Blast is a multifield indoor sports facility.

VETERANS PARK HOOVER

4800 Valleydale Road Hoover, AL 35242 444-7500 Hooveral.org Park features a professionally developed cross-country course and is host to the Great American Cross Country Race.

LAY LAKE

Wilsonville, AL Laylake.info This 12,000 acre lake has 289 miles of shoreline and has played host to the Bass Masters Classic Tournament. Lay Lake is best known for its spotted bass and largemouth bass fishing.

VETERANS PARK ALABASTER

7305 Hwy 119 Alabaster, AL 35007 664-6800 Events hosted at facility include numerous baseball and softball tournaments including the Alabama Community College Conference Championships.

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CLUB

100 Racquet Club Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 621-3380 The facility hosts approximately 15 tournaments a year including the USTA Pro-Tennis Challenger featuring participants from 27 nations. In addition to tournaments, lessons, league play, ladders and socials are active year round.

UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER

75 College Drive Montevallo, AL 35115 665-6230 Montevallo.edu/sac/ For hours, visit Montevallo.edu/ sac/hours.shtm The Robert M. McChesney Student Activity Center (SAC) is a 90,000 square foot state-of-theart recreation and athletic center.

It includes facilities for weight/ cardio training, racquetball, wall ball, walking and swimming.

CHELSEA COMMUNITY CENTER 11101 Hwy 47 Chelsea, Al 35043 677-2052 Cityofchelsea.com/chelseacommunity-center.html The Chelsea Community Center offers a basketball gym, exercise room, walking track, meeting rooms and much more.

HELENA COMMUNITY CENTER 110 Sports Complex Drive Helena, AL 35080 620-2877 Helenaparkandrec.org/ CommunityCenter.aspx The Helena Community Center is part of the Helena sports complex and offers a basketball gym, walking track and much more.

PELHAM RECREATION CENTER

2020 Pelham Pkwy Pelham, AL 35124 620-6426 Pelhamalabama.gov/542/ Recreation-Center The Pelham Recreation Center offers basketball, a walking track, a workout room, rentals, several meeting rooms, fitness classes and much more.

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GETTING SETTLED IN

SHELBY COUNTY

Story by NEAL WAGNER

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ave you just moved to Shelby County? Looking for everything you need to make yourself an official resident?

Here is a list detailing everything you may need to make your move finalized: GETTING A DRIVER’S LICENSE

If you’re moving to Shelby County from out of state, you need to show two forms of identification, one of which must contain a photograph, or three forms of non-photo identification, a Social Security card, an acceptable school enrollment form or proof of graduation for those younger than 19. Applicants 18 or older who wish to complete the license test must have a licensed driver, proof of car insurance

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and a vehicle that can pass inspection.

You will also pay a $36.25 license fee plus a $5 test fee.

LOCAL LICENSE OFFICE LOCATIONS: Columbiana 104 Depot Street Columbiana, AL 35051 205-670-6836 Pelham 1018 County Services Drive Pelham, AL 35124 205-620-6600 Inverness

Inverness Corners Shopping Center Suite 310 Hoover, AL 35242 205-670-6826 AUTO REGISTRATION If you’re moving to Shelby County from out of state, you have 30 days to register your vehicle in the county before facing penalties.

If you own your vehicle, you must provide the out of state title in your name, proof of insurance, proof of residency in Shelby County, the current registration from your former state and a valid driver’s license or state-issued ID for each owner.

Proof of residency can be done with a current apartment lease, a deposit on utilities in the applicant’s name, a current utility bill for a Shelby County residence in the applicant’s name or military orders to Shelby County with a current date.

If your vehicle is financed or leased, more steps are required — view the full list at https://www.shelbyal.com/ index.aspx?NID=624.

The vehicle must also be present for a VIN inspection at the office.

You can register your vehicles at the driver’s license offices listed above.

VOTING You can register to vote online at alabamavotes.gov. You must be able to provide a Shelby County physical address for your residence.

To vote in Alabama, you must: u Be a United States citizen u Live in the State of Alabama u Be at least 18 years old u Not be barred from voting by reason of a disqualifying felony conviction u Not be judged “mentally incompetent” in a court of law u Be a resident of the city for 30 days (for municipal

elections) You can find your polling station at https://myinfo. alabamavotes.gov/VoterView/PollingPlaceSearch.do.

TAXES When April 15 rolls around, Alabama takes its income taxes at 2 percent, 4 percent or 5 percent rates, and cities and counties are allowed to collect local taxes as well.

Depending on status and income, some residents can claim a standard deduction of up to $7,500. That amount is reduced as income level rises, and for married taxpayers filing jointly, the ceiling for the deduction is $4,000 for those earning $30,000 and more.

For single people, heads of families and married people filing separate returns, tax rates in Alabama are: u 2% on the first $500 of taxable income. u 4% on taxable income between $501 and $3,000. u 5% on all taxable income over $3,000.

For married people filing joint returns: u 2% on the first $1,000 of taxable income. u 4% on taxable income between $1,001 and $6,000. u 5% on all taxable income over $6,000.

You can download income tax forms here: http://revenue. alabama.gov/incometax/generaltaxforms.cfm.

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Disc Golf Enjoy walking our 18 hole disc golf course at Veterans Park. Featuring tight shots among the trees an ong ri es through o en fie s

Dog Park One of the few dog parks in central Alabama this park boasts two separate areas for large and small breeds.

Jazz in the Park Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy the smooth sounds of Jazz on our Municipal Green.

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Fall Fest

The last Saturday in October Buck Creek Trail is transformed into a fall craft and Halloween festival.

Miles of Nature Trails

Meander along the Buck Creek Trail that winds under the shade of the trees along the banks of Buck Creek.

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OPPORTUNITIES TO SUCCEED Public and private schools offer high-quality education to thousands of local students.

Story by EMILY SPARACINO

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n Shelby County, every student matters.

The leaders and staff members of the many educational facilities comprising four public school systems and private institutions in the area recognize this and work tirelessly throughout the year to provide the best possible learning environments for thousands of students every day.

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ALABASTER CITY SCHOOLS Established in 2013, this school system aims to become a partner with families in preparing future graduates. Alabaster City Schools is led by Superintendent Dr. Wayne Vickers and includes two elementary schools, an intermediate school, a sixth grade center, a middle school and a high school. The new Thompson High School facility opened in late February. This tight-knit

community encourages students through a long list of educational and extracurricular activities beyond the classroom, as well as programs to support families such as after-school meals.

For more information, visit acsboe.org.

HOOVER CITY SCHOOLS Hoover City Schools has been named one of the Best School Districts in Alabama and one of the Best Places to Teach in Alabama. With almost 20 schools, this system crosses both Jefferson and Shelby counties. The system’s mission is: “In a safe, caring atmosphere of teaching and learning, Hoover City Schools provide each student with opportunities to develop exemplary character and achieve personal excellence through a rigorous and relevant curriculum.” Superintendent Dr. Kathy Murphy leads Hoover City Schools.

For more information, visit hoovercityschools.net.

PELHAM CITY SCHOOLS

Teachers, staff and board members of Pelham City Schools work together to build up students and families in this newly formed district. The mission of Pelham City Schools is to “collaborate with parents and community to inspire and empower students to achieve personal success.”

A new elementary school opened in 2016, and a new middle school in 2017. Superintendent Dr. Scott Coefield leads Pelham City Schools. For more information, visit pelhamcityschools.org.

SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS Teachers and support personnel broaden the minds of more than 20,000 students within the Shelby County Schools system each day. A total of 31 schools make up this district, for which the mission is “to make every student a graduate and every graduate prepared.” System-wide staff aim to make sure every graduate is prepared for life after high school through advanced courses, career technical programs and a variety of extracurricular activities. The system has a long history of unique programs to benefit all facets of

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FROM WITHIN OUR HALLS JOHN GREEN

Author of The Fault in Our Stars, John Green attended Indian Springs School before making it on The New York Times Best Seller list. He had previously written Looking for Alaska, apparently inspired on his own experiences as a teen at Indian Springs. The Fault in Our Stars was eventually adapted to become a box office hit. Other books by Green include An Abundance of Katherines; Paper Towns; Will Grayson, Will Grayson; and Turtles All the Way Down.

DABO SWINNEY

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of the tour’s only stops in Alabama, Swinney visited his alma mater to greet fans. Swinney played for the Panthers before going on to play as a wide receiver for the University of Alabama as part of its 1992 championship team. Swinney led Clemson to the 2016 national championship.

DEIDRE DOWNS GUNN

Deidre Downs Gunn won the title of Miss America in 2005. Also a graduate of Pelham High School, she became Miss Alabama after attending Samford University. When she completed her reign she went on to medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and is currently a boardcertified obstetrician-gynecologist there.

MICHAEL MCCULLERS

Shelby County students also have quite the humorous side. Michael McCullers, a former Indian Springs graduate, is a comedy screenwriter and director, who wrote for SNL and two Austin Powers movies. He also wrote and directed Baby Mama with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.

CAT WHITEHILL

Catherine Reddick Whitehill attended Briarwood Christian School before making her mark as an American soccer player.

Whitehill, who is now retired from the sport, played for the United States women’s national soccer team from 2000-2010.

She most recently played for the Boston Breakers.

student life. Superintendent Dr. Randy Fuller leads Shelby County Schools.

For more information, visit shelbyed.k12.al.us.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS For some families, public school doesn’t feel like the best fit for their children. Whether you are looking for a school more centered on your religious beliefs or want a different structure than typical public school, you can find it here.

There are Christian schools such as Briarwood Christian School, Kingwood Christian School, Westminster School at Oak Mountain, Cornerstone Christian School, Coosa Valley Academy, Hope Christian School and Evangel Classical School that embrace training students to not only be highachievers in math and language, but also followers of the Bible. Evangel Christian also offers a Christbased program for homeschooled students.

Founded in 1952, Indian Springs School offers another option to traditional public or private institutions. The boarding school brings local students and students from around the world together for a unique learning opportunity.

There are also several Montessori schools in Shelby County, including Hilltop Montessori and

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Joseph Bruno Montessori Academy. Montessori schools use self-correcting techniques to allow children to learn at their own pace rather than a pre-determined lesson plan. Both of these schools currently enroll preschool through eighth-grade students.

HIGHER EDUCATION Learning in Shelby County extends beyond high school graduation. The University of Montevallo was founded in 1896 and remains a well-regarded liberal arts college. About 2,700 students currently attend this four-year institution which boasts academic programs within four different colleges: College of Arts & Sciences, Michael E. Stephens College of Business, College of Education and College of Fine Arts. Meanwhile, many other students also aim to get their associate’s degrees or start initial college courses through Jefferson State Community College. The Shelby-Hoover Campus recently marked its 25th anniversary.

Students can begin their focus here in childhood development, business and finance, nursing or radiological studies and more.

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LIBRARIES

Shelby County Libraries

Centers of Community Story by SAMANTHA HURST

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tep into a library from North Shelby to Montevallo and find inside an expanse of resources far beyond hushed corners reserved for diving into a new book.

Shelby County boasts 14 libraries today, serving its more than 210,000 residents.

Katie Guerin, director of the North Shelby and Mt Laurel libraries, said these libraries serve as much as community centers as they do a quite nook.

“Libraries have changed rapidly, especially in the last five years,” Guerin said. “In the world we live in, where people have gotten used to instant gratification, we’re trying to meet people where they are.”

This especially means staying tech savvy.

Patrons can now review their library accounts through a mobile app and can use a program called Hoopla to check out movies and audio books on their tablets. Librarians and assistants now also offer device advice.

Pelham Public Library Director Mary Campbell said staff connect the public to technology that remains beyond everyday reach for some citizens.

“We [libraries] have always been there leading the way,” Campbell said.

“Now that tech has become more affordable, no one is teaching people how to use it.”

If you aren’t sure how to use that Galaxy 7 phone your grandson gave you for Christmas – go to the library. They will help you set up preferences and show you how to access free resources through the library system. Guerin said

they even offer patrons the chance to checkout mobile hotspots to take home with them.

Libraries also remain an institute of early learning. It is in these hallowed homes to biographies, mysteries, nursery rhymes and chapter books that children discover the wonder of books.

“It’s so important that kids have a good start with reading and that will always be a big focus for us,” said Campbell.

Most of Shelby County’s public libraries launch their summer reading series in early June with the programs running through the end of summer.

These events reward kids for reading as many books as they can during the summer break.

Adults can join in the fun of learning too at Shelby County libraries.

There are classes on gardening, groups that meet to knit and programs demonstrating how 3D printers work.

Speakers also often visit branches to discuss a wide array of topics from selecting the right 401k to surviving in the wilderness.

Entertainment finds its home in Shelby County’s libraries as well. In branches such as Parnell Memorial Library in Montevallo, art collections and exhibits line the walls. In Montevallo, the library also boasts a theatre/auditorium poised for a children’s program, play or community gathering.

These features only begin to cover what these libraries mean to the communities they serve.

“People have a lot of choices in life,” Guerin said. “We want to make sure the choice to come to the library is an easy one.”

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LIBRARIES

ALABASTER ALBERT L. SCOTT LIBRARY

100 9TH STREET NW, ALABASTER, AL 35007 PHONE: 205-664-6822 Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m.-7:50 p.m.

Wednesday 10 a.m.-5:50 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m.-5:50 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

Sunday 1-4:50 p.m.

Meeting room, computer center, weekly story times and Wi-Fi available

CALERA

ROY DOWNS MEMORIAL LIBRARY 9700 HWY 25, CALERA, AL 35040 PHONE: 205-668-7200 Hours: Monday and Tuesday 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Wednesday and Thursday 8 a.m.6 p.m.

Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sunday Closed Meeting room, computer center and Wi-Fi available

CHELSEA

CHELSEA PUBLIC LIBRARY 16623 U.S. 280, CHELSEA, AL 35043 PHONE: 205-669-3910 Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sunday Closed Computer center, upstairs patio and Wi-Fi available

COLUMBIANA

MT. LAUREL LIBRARY

50 LESTER STREET, COLUMBIANA, AL 35051 PHONE: 205-669-3910 Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday Closed Meeting room, computer center and Wi-Fi available

111 OLMSTED STREET, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242 PHONE: 205-991-1660 Monday and Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Sunday Closed Meeting room, computer center and Wi-Fi available

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MILDRED B. HARRISON REGIONAL LIBRARY

50 LESTER STREET, COLUMBIANA, AL 35051 PHONE: 205-669-5812 Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m.7:50 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m.-12:50 p.m.

Sunday Closed Meeting room, computer center and Wi-Fi available

5521 CAHABA VALLEY RD., BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242 PHONE: 205-439-5500 Hours: Monday and Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sunday 1-5 p.m.

Meeting room, computer center and Wi-Fi available

HARPERSVILLE MONTEVALLO PARNELL MEMORIAL HARPERSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 39414 HWY 25, HARPERSVILLE, AL 35078 PHONE: 205-672-8336 Hours: Monday 2-6 p.m.

Tuesday 12-8 p.m.

Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday Closed Computer center available

HELENA

JANE B. HOLMES LIBRARY

230 TUCKER RD., HELENA, AL 35080 PHONE: 205-664-8308 Monday and Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m.6 p.m.

Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sunday Closed Meeting room, computer center and Wi-Fi available

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PELHAM

PELHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PO BOX 1627, 3160 PELHAM PKWY | PELHAM | 35124 PHONE: 205-620-6418 Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday Closed Meeting Room, Computer Center, and Wi-Fi Available

VINCENT

VINCENT MCGRAW PUBLIC LIBRARY

42860 HWY 25 | VINCENT | 42860 PHONE: 205-672-2749 Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tuesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Friday-Sunday Closed Meeting room, computer center and Wi-FI AVAILABLE

WESTOVER

LIBRARY

WESTOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY

277 PARK DRIVE, MONTEVALLO, AL 35115 PHONE: 205-665-9207 Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sunday Closed Amphitheatre, meeting room, computer center and Wi-Fi available

WILSONVILLE

3312 WESTOVER RD., WESTOVER, AL 35147 PHONE: 205-678-3375, EXT. 703 Hours: Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday Closed Computer center and Wi-Fi available

VERNICE STOUDENMIRE PUBLIC LIBRARY 9905 N. MAIN STREET, WILSONVILLE, 35186 PHONE: 205-669-6180 Hours: Monday 1-5 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m.5 p.m.

Thursday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Friday 1-6 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday Closed Computer center available

EXPRESSING SHELBY COUNTY Story by AMALIA KORTRIGHT

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he fine arts programs in Shelby County are a few of the many features that make this county one of the best places to live in and visit in the state. South City Theatre, the Montevallo Main Street Players and the Shelby County Arts Council are each located in different parts of the area, so artistic and theatrical enrichment is available to residents and visitors all over Shelby County.

According to Artistic Director Sue Ellen Gerrells, South City Theatre in Pelham is North Shelby County’s main source for community theater.

“Because of our location, we are close enough to downtown Birmingham without it being a terrible commute for them,” Gerrells said. “Sometimes, community theater gets a bad rap. It gives some people a place to call home.”

It was originally founded in 1998 in Alabaster by Alan and Francie Gardner in order to bring more theater opportunities to the community.

“It’s gone through a lot of different changes. We’ve been going strong for the last 16 years,” Gerrells said.

South City Theatre produces six main stage shows per year, two of which travel to the Homewood Public Library.

South City Theatre also offers two yearly productions and a summer camp for kids.

“This is providing an outlet for kids who can’t get any other theatre experience,” Gerrells said.

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At the Pelham location, the theater can seat up to 60 people comfortably. On average, their shows attract 3,000 audience members annually.

Gerrells said South City Theatre is run solely through volunteer effort, and would not be functional without them and those who pay to see its shows.

“That takes a huge commitment on the part of our volunteers, to be able to manage a facility,” Gerrells said.

The Montevallo Main Street Players and the Shelby County Arts Council offer creative outlets for actors, visual artists and musicians in South Shelby County.

Board Vice President Jake Beaty said Montevallo Main Street Players is the oldest active community theater organization in Shelby County. Montevallo Main Street Players was founded in 1972 by professors at the University of Montevallo.

“We do our best to offer people a place to come and be a part of the arts,” Beaty said. “We try to be an

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educational organization as much as we are about arts and entertainment.”

According to Beaty, Montevallo Main Street Players is a registered nonprofit organization that performs about three shows per year.

In addition to locals, Beaty said Montevallo Main Street Players attracts people from all over the county from all backgrounds and experience levels to learn about theater.

“We pull people from the Birmingham area quite a bit,” Beaty said. “I’ve seen a lot of people who never knew that they wanted to be involved with theatre realize that this is what they want to do here.”

Beaty said Montevallo Main Street Players is not officially affiliated with the University of Montevallo.

However, many students have gotten involved over the years.

Most of Montevallo Main Street Players’ shows are typically performed in the theater at the Parnell Memorial

Library. According to Beaty, Montevallo Main Street Players had a major role in bringing the 142-seat theater space to the library when it was first built.

“When the city got ready to build the new library, we got with the city and had a series of fundraising galas and raised a significant amount of money,” Beaty said.

For visual artists and musicians, the Shelby County Arts Council in Columbiana is the place to be.

“Our mission is to infuse arts and cultural opportunities into the community at every level,” Executive Director Bruce Andrews said.

The Shelby County Arts Council hosts 5-10 art exhibitions a year and regularly invites local and touring musicians to perform in its Black Box Theatre.

To reach out to youth in the area, the Shelby County Arts Council has developed Artabilities, an art program for special needs kids, Take Back Our Kids for residents at the Shelby County Juvenile Detention Center, three summer art camps, a summer theater camp and several programs in 17 Shelby County schools.

“An imaginative and creative mind is the opposite of a hopeless and destructive mind. Those opportunities help kids discover their creative selves,” Andrews said. “At the heart of every community is its youth.”

Adult classes in painting, pottery, jewelry making, photography, drawing, music and writing are also offered.

Andrews said the Shelby County Arts Council, originally known as Columbiana Fine Arts, was founded in 2005 by Terri Sullivan, who has since gone on to pursue her professional career.

From painting, to music to theater, there is something for everybody in all areas of Shelby County.

For more information, visit Shelbycountyartscouncil.com, Montevallomainstreetplayers.com and Southcitytheatre.com.

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COUNTY’S FAITH TRADITIONS

LONGSTANDING Story by AMALIA KORTRIGHT

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s a part of what is commonly known as the “Bible Belt,” faith and spirituality play a large role in the lives of many Shelby County residents. According to a report from the Association of Religion Data Archives, the county is home to approximately 230 places of worship, including 228 Christian churches, one Hindu temple and one mosque.

“In the South, there is a great emphasis on faith,” said Fr. Ray Dunmyer, current pastor of Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Montevallo and former pastor of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in Birmingham. “We’re blessed to have so many people with a deep faith.”

For many families in Shelby County, regular participation in religious practices is a longstanding tradition, according to Columbiana United Methodist Church Pastor Buster Timmons.

“In this area, it’s fairly important, and it always has been,” Timmons said. “It’s been a big part of people’s lives, for the most part.”

Siluria Baptist Church Pastor Michael J. Brooks said regular church attendance is important, because it promotes kindness, compassion, selflessness and good citizenship.

“It’s important what we do outside of our four walls.

There are a lot of needs around us. Individual Christians are to live their faith in the world,” Brooks said.

“Churches promote a quality of life. We say that it’s about others, and not about us. We’re in church one day a week, but we’re in the world seven days a week.”

Dunmyer said local churches also regularly find ways to serve those in need.

OLV was one of the first churches to become involved with Oak Mountain Ministries during its formation, according to Dunmyer.

Timmons said CUMC collects toys and other gifts to

donate to underprivileged families during the Christmas season.

Brooks said many of the local churches have also dedicated space for voting precincts during local, state and national elections.

Additionally, Brooks, Timmons and Dunmyer said churches of different denominations often work together for the common good.

Brooks recalled an instance in which youth from a nearby Methodist church had asked to be totally immersed in the water while baptized. Because the Methodist church did not have its own baptistry, Brooks said Siluria Baptist let them use theirs. When Siluria Baptist was in the process of ordaining a new deacon, the Methodist church let them borrow their ordination rail.

In the Columbiana area, Timmons said local churches team-up for a community-wide Thanksgiving service and coordinate activities for the city’s annual Monster Walk event in October.

Saint Thomas the Apostle is part of the Montevallo Area Ministerial Association, and works with the nearby University of Montevallo’s Catholic Campus Ministries.

While the majority of the county’s religious adherents are Christians, many residents identify as Hindu or Muslim, among other religions. Both the Hindu Temple and Cultural Center and the Al-Qubbatu Al-Khadra Mosque are located in Pelham.

Timmons said, for many, local places of worship have served as gathering places for community members and support systems during hardships.

“Based on the people I’ve met in the community, faith in God has gotten them through a lot,” Timmons said. “They use their faith and belief in God to get them through tough times. And they are always there for each other, not because their religion requires it, but because there is a genuine love in them.”

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HEALTHCARE IN SHELBY COUNTY From private practices to state-of-the-art medical centers, this area has it all Story by STEPHEN DAWKINS

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s Shelby County grows in population, so does the health care community that supports its residents.

Numerous family medical practices, urgent care clinics specialists that provide timely and comprehensive care can be found in the county, and many of the facilities are either new to the area or have undergone or plan significant additions and renovations in the near future.

SHELBY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER Since Shelby Baptist Medical Center was built in the late 1950s, it has seen significant expansions and updates to coincide with Shelby County’s growth. But as with any similar building, the hospital still shows some aesthetic qualities of its roots, especially along the hallways of the hospital’s original central facility.

A renovation project will bring woodgrain flooring, new solid surfaces, upgrades to the cafeteria and other public areas such as restrooms.

“Really, we’re trying to bring the aesthetics up to the level of care we offer here,” SBMC Chief Strategy Officer Christine Ferguson said.

The aesthetic updates are part of a larger $22 million project begun at the hospital after the merger between Baptist Health System and Brookwood Medical Center was finalized. The project began in 2017 in the hospital’s diagnostic center with the addition of new MRI and

CT machines and a 3D mammography machine, which “provides a clearer, more robust image and as a result can be a great tool in early breast cancer detection,” Ferguson said.

In late March, the diagnostic department will completely refurbish an older MRI machine with stateof-the-art technology.

Another major project will be in the hospital’s operating room, which will be upgraded to include a hybrid operating room, allowing for procedures such as aortic valve replacements to be completed through a catheter rather than a traditional open procedure.

Services at Shelby Baptist Medical Center include cancer care; diagnostics; ear, nose and throat; emergency; gynecological surgery; heart care; maternity; ortohpedics; psychiatry; pulmonary and respiratory; rehabilitation services; robotic surgery; sleep center; surgical services; urology; weight loss surgery; women’s health; workforce wellness and wound care.

BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER FREESTANDING ED Brookwood Medical Center’s freestanding emergency department off U.S. 280 is a 12-bed, 25,000 square-foot facility fitted with the latest technology and designed to maximize efficiency of treatment, Brookwood Medical Center Director of Emergency Services Dr. Conrad

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Brown said.

“It’s high-technology and state-of-the-art, not only with our equipment but with our supplies and documentation system,” Brown said. “It’s quicker, faster, more efficient, quality service.”

The facility is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and has the capability to treat a wide range of conditions, from occupational injuries to infectious diseases to trauma.

“We’re able to treat all cases, from cardiac arrest, to overdoses, to strokes, to seizures,” Brown said.

Upon entering the facility, walk-in patients are greeted by a spacious waiting room, filled with natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows, modern furniture and complete with two electronics charging stations.

Patients check in at a greeting station and then are immediately taken in for treatment. Registration is brought to the patients and completed bedside.

Patients transported by ambulance arrive through a different entrance and are directed to the proper treatment room. Patients suffering from critical conditions, from cardiac arrest to major injuries, are brought to the trauma room.

Patients with infectious disease are directed to a negative pressure room designed to keep the illness contained.

If a critical patient requires further treatment, such as an operation, a helipad and helicopter are available to transport the patient on the four-minute trip to Brookwood’s main campus in Homewood.

In addition to the trauma room and negative pressure room, the emergency department is also fitted with a triage room, gynecology-specific room and two specially designed mental health rooms.

ST. VINCENT’S ONE NINETEEN Medical services at the St. Vincent’s One Nineteen campus include outpatient surgery, diagnostic imaging, physical therapy, executive health and physician specialties.

Fitness services at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen include aquatics, group exercise, cardiac rehab, personal training, sports performance and children’s programs.

Professionals help members reach their fitness goals in one-on-one or group settings, including more than 80 group exercise classes per week, including spinning, yoga, cardio and strength training.

A team of health care professionals includes fitness specialists, personal trainers, dietitians and pastoral care specialists with a goal to assist patients in their efforts toward independent living and better

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management of their heart conditions.

As part of its whole-health mission, St. Vincent’s One Nineteen is focused on helping people pursue healthy lifestyles through programs such as wellness weeks, cooking classes, lectures, fitness incentive programs and disease management/prevention.

Children’s programs include Camp 119, Kid Fit and Cooking Camp.

Each year, St. Vincent’s One Nineteen’s professionals design a day camp experience for children that includes sports, camp games and indoor/outdoor activities.

In addition to (weather-permitting) daily swims, campers enjoy weekly themed activities designed to appeal to varied interests, and that are linked to special activities, such as cooking with One Nineteen’s dietitian and visits with special guests from some of Birmingham’s best education facilities.

Culinary Boot Camp teaches children basic knife skills and cooking techniques, including sautéing, roasting, grilling and braising. They train under an experienced chef, all while making new friends and enjoying delicious foods.

GRANDVIEW MEDICAL CENTER Grandview Medical Center is a 372-bed tertiary care hospital that opened in 2015 and provides comprehensive healthcare services to patients in Birmingham and surrounding communities.

Conveniently located off U.S. 280, Grandview offers diverse specialties from heart care to labor and delivery to robotic-assisted surgery. Specialty units include a Level III trauma center, certified Chest Pain Center, recognized stroke center, cardiac cath lab and neonatal, surgical and medical intensive care.

Other services include bariatric weight loss services, behavioral health, digestive health, emergency services, heart care, maternity care, neurology, orthopedic services, rehabilitation services, sleep disorders center, surgical services, women’s health and wound care.

Grandview’s Cancer Center opened on May 31, 2018, and offers comprehensive cancer care.

“Cancer is one of those diseases that we haven’t found all the cures for,” Marty Bonick, Division 1 president for Community Health Systems Inc., said during a groundbreaking ceremony. “Cancer touches so many people.”

Drew Mason, chief operating officer for Grandview, said the new facility is a freestanding building with surface parking.

The cancer center features Grandview’s signature glass, curved façade, encompasses 25,000 square feet on two levels and costs more than $20 million, Mason said The center is planned to opened in the summer of 2018.

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ANNUAL CALENDAR Buck Creek Festival

American Village Festival of Tulips

SPRING AMERICAN VILLAGE FESTIVAL OF TULIPS

The American Village’s Festival of Tulips allows visitors to stroll through 100,000 blooming tulips with replicas of some of America’s most historic places as a backdrop. As the only youpick tulip field in the region, visitors can take home armfuls of beautiful blooms. The event is typically openin late February through mid-April, depending on bloom time. Visit Americanvillage.org.

Alabaster CityFest

in the Helena community.

It is typically held in May at Amphitheater Park in Helena.

Visit Buckcreekfestival.com.

PALOOZA IN THE PARK

The city of Pelham invites the public to join in a celebration of the city each May. Festivities include arts and crafts, kids’ activities, live entertainment and various vendors. Visit Pelhampalooza.live.

ALABASTER CITYFEST

Alabaster CityFest is a free family festival featuring a day of live outdoor concerts, kids’ MT LAUREL SPRING activities and vendors offering FESTIVAL arts and crafts, merchandise, The Mt Laurel Spring Festival food and fun. Parking, shuttles, offers everyone the opportunity admission to the music festival to shop Mt Laurel’s largest-ever and entrance to the KidsFest street fair, savor dishes from area are free. It is typically held the best local food trucks, in June. Visit Alabastercityfest. listen to live music on the com.

Bryson Square Stage and enjoy a day strolling the idyllic streets OAK MOUNTAIN of one of Birmingham’s best SPRING STATE FAIR neighborhoods. Visit Mtlaurel.

The annual Oak Mountain com.

Spring State Fair features attractions, rides, games, BUCK CREEK live music and food. Open FESTIVAL hours, ticket prices and more The Buck Creek Festival information is available at is a free, family-friendly Oakmountainstatefair.com. community event featuring It’s typically held in May at crafts, children’s activities, food Oak Mountain State Park, 100 and live music. The annual Amphitheater Road, Pelham. festival has raised more than Visit Oakmountainstatefair. $253,000 for various projects com.

SUMMER

LIBERTY DAY

The Liberty Day Celebration is held the last Saturday of June in downtown Columbiana.

Events will include arts, crafts, Celebrate America! is the food, children’s carnival and American Village’s summer activities, Classic Cars Cruiseprogram that features red, In, museum tours, military white and blue all-American displays, live music both Friday fun as visitors step back in night and all day Saturday, time and become part of Hall of Memories, Miss Shelby the great American journey County signing autographs, for independence and selfwalking tours, patriotic parade, government. The American Village is located in Montevallo. fireworks display, and more.

Visit Americanvillage.org for more information.

CELEBRATE AMERICA!

FALL

THE LIBERTY EXPERIENCE

JURIED ART SHOW

The Liberty Experience involves the drama of America’s founding. Guests to the American Village can visit the White House Oval Office and Colonial Chapel, protest the Stamp Act, join the Continental Army and take part in America’s revolutionary history.

CHELSEA FEST AND THE BIG KABOOM

Celebrate America’s Independence at food, music, vendors and fireworks at Chelsea Fest and The Big Kaboom. The celebration, which features free fireworks and entertainment, is typically held a few days before the Fourth of July.

The exhibit for the Shelby County Arts Council’s annual Juried Art Show is typically held in September. A winner is announced and submitted pieces are exhibited at the show, which is held at the SCAC’s gallery in Columbiana.

Visit Shelbycountyartscouncil. com.

SHELBY COUNTY FAIR

The annual Shelby County Fair features fun for the whole family. The midway provider is Kissel Entertainment.

Competitive exhibits for adults and children include Canned and Dried Foods, Fresh Produce, Baked Goods, Crafts, Sewing, Arts and Photography, Horticulture and Junior

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ANNUAL CALENDAR Livestock Shows. Entertainment is provided by local school choirs, dance lines and other talent. The fair is held at the Shelby County Exhibition Center in Columbiana. Visit Alshelbycountyfair.com.

A TASTE OF SHELBY COUNTY

The Greater Shelby County Education Foundation and The Partnership of Shelby County host the Taste of Shelby County each fall, typically in September. Proceeds benefit the Greater Shelby County Education Foundation.

Vendors from across Shelby County will offer a “taste” of their specialty dishes from their menus at the event.

For more information, visit Shelbyedfoundation.org.

GRAPE STOMP

Morgan Creek Vineyard’s annual Grape Stomp is the biggest event of the year celebrating the harvest or “crush” as it’s known at wineries. Visitors get to stomp grapes with their feet in wooden barrels, take free tours, enjoy free wine tastings, plus enjoy food and other fun activities. The event is typically held in September. Visit Morgancreekwinery.com.

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LIVING HISTORY DAY

Old Baker Farm holds its annual American Civil War and Living History Day in October. The event is only open to school groups grades 3 through 6.

Demonstrations include artillery firing, infantry manual of arms, learning and participating in some basic infantry marching drills, Calvary, signal corps and old fashion soap making. Visit Oldbakerfarm.com.

COTTON PICKIN’ CELEBRATION

Old Baker Farm holds its Cotton Pickin’ Celebration in late October. Exhibitors from all over the South will bring handmade Indian arts and crafts, baskets, brooms, goats milk soap and more. Come enjoy live music, an antique tractor show and parade and pedal tractors for the kids. Visit Oldbakerfarm.com

HOOVER HAYRIDE AND FAMILY NIGHT

MONSTER WALK

Celebrate Halloween safely with your kids in downtown Columbiana with a parade. Trick-or-treat at local businesses. Visit Cityofcolumbiana.com.

MONTEVALLO ARTWALK

The Montevallo Artwalk, typically held the last Saturday in October, features art, food, fun and activities for all ages.

During the Artwalk, our Main Street businesses fill their storefronts with a variety of artworks including, but not limited to: sculpture, paintings, photography and functional art. Visit Montevalloartwalk. com.

WINTER STEVAN GREBEL’S THE NUTCRACKER

The Grebel Center of Dance’s annual performance of “The Nutcracker” draws nearly 1,000 people every year. The event is sponsored by the city and is held at Pelham High School. Visit Grebeldance.com.

The Hoover Hayride & Family Night is an annual familyfriendly event held in October.

The event features hayrides, candy giveaways, vendors, face painting and more. The event is CHRISTMAS LUNCH typically held at Veterans Park AND TOUR on Valleydale Road in Hoover.

The American Village’s Visit Hooveral.org.

Christmas Lunch and Tour consists of a concert in the

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Chapel, lunch in the East Room at the White House with entertainment by a patriot of the past. Visit Americanvillage. org.

COLUMBIANA TOUR OF HOMES

The Columbiana Tour of Homes will be held in December.

All proceeds are used for Beautification Board projects for the city of Columbiana.

CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

Old Baker Farm in Harpersville hosts a Choose and Cut Christmas Tree Farm seven days a week from 9 a.m. to dark from Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve. Visitors enjoy complimentary hot apple cider, candy canes and hayride through the Christmas trees before they pick out their tree.

Visit Oldbakerfarm.com

HAVE A HEART FOR THE ARTS

The annual Have a Heart for the Arts luncheon benefits the Shelby County Arts Council and is typically held in mid-February. The event features a fashion show with clothes from local boutiques.

For more information, visit Shelbycountyartscouncil.com.

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ANNUAL CALENDAR Shelby County Fair

College Night

COWBOY DAY

This event, which is usually held in mid-February in Columbiana, will feature non-motorized vehicles such as wagons, horses, mules, donkeys and more.

It also includes cowboy demonstrations, herding,

blacksmith, roping and various other activities. Free admission.

CATTLEMEN’S RODEO The Shelby County Cattlemen’s Rodeo is held each February at the Shelby County Expo Center, 1 Argo Road, Columbiana, 35051. The rodeo

has been held since 1989 and usually includes a live rodeo, chuck wagon races, bull riding, calf roping, team roping, steer wrestling and bareback riding.

Call 669-6921 or 669-7806 for more information.

COLLEGE NIGHT

The University of Montevallo’s homecoming culminates in College Night, an evening of musical shows written, produced and acted by students. Homecoming is held in February. Make sure to pick a side – Purple or Gold – before you go. Visit Montevallo.edu.

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ACCOMMODATIONS

ALABASTER CANDLEWOOD SUITES 1004 Balmoral Drive, Alabaster, AL 35007.

Ichotelsgroup.com/ candlewood. (205) 620-0188.

88 guestrooms, $90 and up per night. Extended stay.

EXTENDED STAY AMERICA 101 Cahaba Park Circle, Birmingham, AL 35242.

Extendedstayamerica. com. (205) 408-0107. 72 guestrooms, $49.99 and up per night, depending on length of stay. Extended stay.

HAMPTON INN & HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS SUITES AND SUITES 6220 Farley Court, 1000 Balmoral Drive, Alabaster, AL, 35007. Ihg.com (205) 6246488. 70 guestrooms, $121 and up per night.

SHELBY MOTOR LODGE 1560 1st St. N., Alabaster, AL 35007. Shelbymotorlodge. com. (205) 663-1070. 21 guestrooms, $45 per night.

Birmingham, AL 35242.

Hamptoninn3.hilton. com. (205) 981-0024. 106 guestrooms, $89-$134 per night.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 156 Resource Center Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35242. Hiexpress.com. (205) 776-6370. 96 guestrooms, $109 and up per night.

BIRMINGHAM HOMEWOOD SUITES CANDLEWOOD SUITES 215 Inverness Center Drive, 600 Corporate Ridge Drive, Birmingham, AL 35242.

Ichotelsgroup.com/ candlewood. (205) 991-0272.

97 guestrooms, $73.50 and up per night. Location has a membership with the local YMCA available for guests to use free of charge, which offers pool and fitness center.

DAYS INN 280 4627 U.S. 280 East, Birmingham, AL 35242.

Daysinn.com. (205) 9919977. 102 guestrooms, $44.99 and up per night.

Birmingham, AL 35242.

Homewoodsuites3.hilton. com. (205) 995-9823. 95 guestrooms, $111 per night and up. Extended stay.

HYATT PLACE 4686 U.S. 280 East, Birmingham, AL 35242.

Birminghaminverness.place. hyatt.com. (205) 995-9242.

126 guestrooms, $105 per night and up.

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QUALITY INN & SUITES QUALITY INN 707 Key Drive, Birmingham, AL 35242. Choicehotels. com. (205) 991-1055. 63 guestrooms, $88 per night and up.

357 Shelby County 304, Calera, AL 35040. Qualityinn. com. (205) 668-3641. 65 guestrooms, $106 and up per night.

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3 Greenhill Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35242.

Marriott.com. (205) 9918686. 128 guestrooms, $99 and up per night.

BEST WESTERN PLUS 800 Corporate Ridge Road, Birmingham, AL 35242.

Wingatehotels.com. (205) 995-8586. 100 guestrooms, $94.99 per night.

CALERA AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN 11960 Alabama 25, Calera, AL 35040.

Americasbestvalueinn. com. (205) 668-4800. 30 guestrooms, $55.25 and up per night.

HAMPTON INN 93 Metro Drive, Calera, AL 35040. Hamptoninn3.hilton. com. (205) 668-6565. 91 guestrooms, $109 and up per night.

YMCA HARGIS RETREAT 928 Hargis Drive, Chelsea, AL 35403. Ymcabham.org/ hargis-retreat. (205) 6786512. The Hargis Retreat has seven lodges available that can accommodate groups that vary in size, from 14 people to 330 people.

Retreat offers many outdoor activities, including canoeing, fishing, swimming, hiking and outdoor basketball and volleyball. Dining hall available.

COLUMBIANA ALABAMA 4-H CENTER 892 4-H Road, Columbiana, AL 35051. Aces.edu/4hcenter.

(205) 669-4241. 51 guestrooms, $80-$125 per night. Cottages and dorm rooms also available.

COLUMBIANA INN 306 E. College St., Columbiana, AL 35051.

Columbianainn.com. (205) 669-1450. 6 guestrooms, $95-$110 per night.

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HARPERSVILLE MOTEL Montevallo, AL 35115.

4941 U.S. 280, Harpersville, AL 35078. (205) 672-7038.

HOOVER

Foxandpheasantinn. com. (205) 665-3080. 4 guestrooms, rooms are $120, $140, $150 per night.

HOMEWOOD SUITES 121 Riverchase Pkwy.

E., Hoover, AL 35244.

Homewoodsuites3.hilton. com. (205) 637-2900. 113 guestrooms, $111 and up per night. Extended stay.

PELHAM

HAMPTON INN & SUITES 232 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, AL 35124.

Hamptoninn3.hilton. com. (205) 313-9500. 85 guestrooms, $104-$163 per night.

LAQUINTA INN & SUITES 120 Riverchase Pkwy. E., Hoover, AL 35244. Lq.com.

(205) 403-0096. 133 guestrooms, $79 and up per night.

BUGETEL BIRMINGHAM EAST 5429 U.S. 280 E., Hoover, AL 35242. Oakmountainlodge. com. (205) 991-0100. 130 guestrooms, $50 and up per night. Extended stay, twonight minimum stay.

MONTEVALLO FOX AND PHEASANT BED AND BREAKFAST INN 540 Shelby St.,

113 Cahaba Valley Park E., Pelham, AL 35124. Ramada. com. (205) 987-0444. 48 guestrooms, $62.99 and up per night.

SLEEP INN

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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS Pelham, AL 35124. Sleepinn.

100 Bishop Circle, Pelham, AL 35124. Bestwestern. com. (205) 982-1113. 60 guestrooms, $82.79 and up per night.

260 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, AL 35124. Hiexpress. com. (205) 987-8888. 81 guestrooms, $99 and up per night.

200 Southgate Drive,

INTOWN SUITES 1840 Southpark Drive, Hoover, AL 35244.

Intownsuites.com. (205) 988-9444. 121 guestrooms, $229.99 and up per week.

Extended stay.

RAMADA

com. (205) 982-9800. 80 guestrooms, $87 and up per night.

TRAVELODGE BIRMINGHAM SOUTH BUDGETEL INNS AND CAMPGROUND GOOD SUITES SAM PARK 1902 U.S. 31 S., Pelham, AL, 222 Shelby County 33, Pelham, AL 35124.

Birminghamsouth campground.com. 1(800) 772-8832. 100 RV sites. $40 and up per night.

COMFORT SUITES PELHAM 2235 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL 35124.

Comfortsuites.com. (205) 982-1999. 75 guestrooms, $92 and up per night.

FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES BY MARIOTT PELHAM 230 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, AL 35124. Marriott. com. (205) 987-9879. 93 guestrooms, $78 and up per night.

35244. Oakmountainlodge. com. (205) 985-9117. 130 guestrooms, $58 and up per night. Extended stay, twonight minimum stay.

OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL 35124. Alapark.com/ Oakmountain. (205) 6202520. 10 cabins, $133 per night. One cabin is wheelchair accessible, and guests are provided access to the lake. Other activities are available, such as golfing, boating, fishing, hiking and geocaching.

QUALITY INN 110 Cahaba Valley Pkwy., Pelham, AL 35124.

Qualityinn.com. (205) 4449200. 62 guestrooms, $70 and up per night.

410 Oak Mountain Circle, Pelham, AL 35124.

Travelodge.com. (205) 9872233. 64 guestrooms, $49.49 and up per night.

WOODSPRING SUITES 101 Bishop Circle, Pelham, AL 35124. Valueplace.com. (205) 444-3008. 122 guestrooms, $40 and up per night.

Extended stay.

***Prices based on average rates for standard rooms.

Prices may vary depending on season and day of week.

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PHONE NUMBERS

GENERAL SHELBY COUNTY PHONE NUMBERS

LANDFILL OFFICE

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WATER SERVICES

911

ANIMAL CONTROL 205-669-8766

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 205-670-6900

BOARD OF REGISTRARS 205-669-3913

BUSINESS REVENUE 205-670-6520

CIRCUIT CLERK 205-669-3760

COMMISSION ACCOUNTING 205-670-6534

COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS 205-669-8900

COMMUNITY SERVICES 205-670-6555

COUNTY ENGINEER 205-669-3880

COUNTY MANAGER 205-670-6500

205-669-4169 205-670-6510 205-669-3710 205-669-3711

PROBATE RECORDING 205-669-3720

PROPERTY TAX COMMISSION 205-670-6900

SHELBY COUNTY ECONOMIC & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 205-620-6640

SHERIFF’S OFFICE 205-669-4181

1-800-292-4008 205-972-2983 888-692-8635 205-670-6540

EDUCATION ALABASTER BOARD OF EDUCATION 205-663-8400

HOOVER BOARD OF EDUCATION 205-439-1000

PELHAM BOARD OF EDUCATION 205-624-3700

LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

GREATER SHELBY

UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO

205-663-4542

HOOVER

205-988-5672

205-682-7000 205-665-6000

JEFFERSON STATE – SHELBYHOOVER CAMPUS

MONTEVALLO

205-983-5911

SOUTH SHELBY

ALABASTER AREA SCHOOLS

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

DRIVING EXAMS

CREEK VIEW ELEMENTARY

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

COLUMBIANA

KINGWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL*

FACILITIES GENERAL SERVICES

PELHAM

205-663-3973

GARBAGE COLLECTION (UNINCORPORATED COUNTY)

LICENSE OFFICE-COLUMBIANA

205-685-4300

LICENSE OFFICE-INVERNESS

205-685-6700

LICENSE OFFICE-PELHAM

205-685-6200

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 205-620-6650

DISTRICT ATTORNEY

205-665-1519 205-669-9075

205-669-3750 669-3999

205-669-3737 205-670-6461

205-432-0878

INFORMATION 205-670-6550

205-669-2614 205-620-5891 205-670-6838

205-670-6TAG

JUVENILE COURT SERVICES

205-620-6600

JUVENILE DETENTION

UTILITIES ALABAMA POWER COMPANY 1-800-245-2244

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MEADOW VIEW ELEMENTARY THOMPSON HIGH THOMPSON INTERMEDIATE THOMPSON MIDDLE 205-685-8100

205-669-3831 205-669-3990

205-685-6100

THOMPSON SIXTH GRADE CENTER 205-685-9600

PHONE NUMBERS

CALERA AREA SCHOOLS

SHELBY ELEMENTARY

INDIAN SPRINGS SCHOOL*

WILSONVILLE ELEMENTARY

INVERNESS ELEMENTARY

205-682-6630 205-682-6640

CALERA ELEMENTARY 205-682-6120 205-682-6500

HELENA AREA SCHOOLS

CALERA MIDDLE

HELENA ELEMENTARY

CALERA INTERMEDIATE

205-682-6140

CALERA HIGH 205-682-6100

CHELSEA/MT LAUREL AREA SCHOOLS CHELSEA HIGH 205-682-7200

CHELSEA MIDDLE 205-682-7210

205-682-5540

HELENA HIGH SCHOOL

205-682-5520

HELENA MIDDLE

205-682-5300

HOOVER AREA SCHOOLS BERRY MIDDLE

205-669-7777

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER 205-682-6650

COLUMBIANA MIDDLE 205-682-6610

ELVIN HILL ELEMENTARY 205-682-6620

SHELBY COUNTY HIGH 205-682-6600

OAK MOUNTAIN HIGH

205-682-5220

OAK MOUNTAIN MIDDLE 205-682-5210

OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY SCHOOL*

205-991-5963

GREYSTONE ELEMENTARY

RIVERCHASE ELEMENTARY

LINDA NOLEN LEARNING CENTER

205-439-3400

205-682-5800

SPAIN PARK HIGH SCHOOL

PELHAM HIGH

205-439-1400

MT LAUREL ELEMENTARY

CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL*

205-682-5230

PELHAM AREA SCHOOLS

HILLTOP MONTESSORI SCHOOL*

COLUMBIANA/ SOUTH SHELBY AREA SCHOOLS

OAK MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY

OAK MOUNTAIN INTERMEDIATE

FOREST OAKS ELEMENTARY

205-682-7230

205-995-8709

HELENA INTERMEDIATE

205-439-3200

205-437-9343

JOSEPH S. BRUNO MONTESSORI ACADEMY*

205-682-5200

205-439-2000

205-682-7220

205-682-5240

205-682-3650

CHELSEA PARK ELEMENTARY 205-682-6700

205-988-3350

MONTEVALLO AREA SCHOOLS MONTEVALLO ELEMENTARY 205-682-6420

205-624-3701

RIVERCHASE MIDDLE 205-624-3702

PELHAM RIDGE ELEMENARY 205-624-3704

PELHAM OAKS ELEMENTARY 205-624-3703

MONTEVALLO HIGH

205-682-6400

MONTEVALLO MIDDLE 205-682-6410

VINCENT/ HARPERSVILLE AREA SCHOOLS

OAK MOUNTAIN/ INVERNESS AREA SCHOOLS

COOSA VALLEY ACADEMY*

BRIARWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL*

VINCENT MIDDLE/HIGH

205-776-5800

205-672-7326

VINCENT ELEMENTARY 205-682-7320 205-682-7300

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