By Worth Stuart At Church of the Holy Spirit, we share communion every Sunday. We come together to hear the Holy Scriptures and a sermon in response. We pray for one another and for the world, and then we come to the altar rail to kneel and receive Christ’s Body and Blood. Once everyone has … Read More
By June Mathews Mike and Lou Ann Jezdimir of Alabaster met on a blind date subtly arranged by their landlady, who simply asked Lou Ann to give a newcomer a tour of the town. The couple-to-be lived in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where Mike had recently accepted a job with a medical device manufacturer. The connection was … Read More
Alabaster resident Samuel Richardson joins the Peace Corps. Sam Richardson’s dad told him early on that there are two types of education. There is the type of education when someone learns through textbooks and college courses, and there is a different type where you travel and immerse yourself in a culture. This doesn’t mean staying … Read More
Big Whiskey’s This beloved American restaurant and bar chain is now open in Alabaster and offers a classic American food menu, full bar, and catering. It is both kid friendly and spirits friendly. 285 S Colonial Dr., Alabaster, AL 35007 Call 205-358-3777 bigwhiskeys.com info@bigwhiskeys.com
It’s hard to believe the holidays are right around the corner! Amid all the hustle and bustle, don’t forget to set aside time for yourself and your family to enjoy the wonderful events we’ve planned at the library. Notable November Events November 12 at 4:30 p.m.—Join special guest Jodie Campbell from HeARTful Expressions for a … Read More
There’s so much to do in Alabaster for the holidays! Tour of Lights Holiday lights will brighten the nights in Alabaster as part of the 2025 Alabaster Tour of Lights, sponsored by the Beautification Board. The 10th anniversary tour will feature Alabaster homes with elaborate decoration displays for the holidays. Residents who wish to participate … Read More
By Sarah Owens Photography courtesy of Jordan Ford This December, the sounds of the season will carry through the Performing Arts Center at Thompson High School as the Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra (ASYO) performs its winter concert in Alabaster for the very first time. For the students on stage and the community filling the seats, … Read More
By Sarah Owens Photography courtesy of Alabaster City Schools “Hey, is this Graham Bennett?” “Yes.” “We’ve got a job opening at Thompson High School. Would you like to teach jazz music here?” The timing of that phone call still makes Bennett laugh. It came in 2019, just hours after the birth of his second daughter. … Read More
Evangel Classical Christian School Art Teacher Pushes Students to Slow Down, Sit Still, and See By Lori Culpepper In an age of instant gratification and overstimulation, teaching students to sit still and truly see something is a challenging task. At Evangel Classical Christian School (ECCS) in Alabaster, art teacher, Julia Hankins, is finding this to … Read More
Welcome Mike Myers, Ward 1 We talked to the newly elected Ward 1 City Councilor Mike Myers about priorities for his first Council term. Myers won the September 23rd runoff election and takes office on November 3rd. Alabaster Connection: How long have you lived in Alabaster, and what brought you here? Mike Myers: We moved … Read More
