Senior Living: Crowning Mr. and Mrs. Buck Creek

November 12, 2024By Alabaster Connection

From left: Miss Alabama Teen, Ali Mims; Mayor Brakefield; Miss Alabama, Abbie Stockard. Abbie and Ali helped crown the winners. By Carmen Brown Billy Hallman and Bessie Hankins are the winners of the First Annual Mr. and Mrs. Buck Creek Pageant that took place earlier this year at the Healthcare Center at Buck Creek in … Read More

Holiday Events at the Library

November 12, 2024By Alabaster Connection

See what’s happening at the Albert L. Scott Library this Holiday season Check out the Alabama Symphony Orchestra with your library card! How is this possible? Through a partnership with Alabama Symphony Orchestra, the Albert L. Scott Library now offers FREE tickets to the orchestra’s coffee and masterworks concerts. The library will offer a small … Read More

CreaATVive Wellness Center

November 12, 2024By Alabaster Connection

Eileen Leslie helps unite the mind, body, and soul. By Lee Hurley Yoga is one of the least understood disciplines, according to Eileen Leslie who owns creACTive Wellness Center on Highway 31 in Alabaster. “Some people think it is a religion or cult, but we are simply about helping people unite the mind, body, and … Read More

Hatching Hope

November 12, 2024By Alabaster Connection

Thompson High School Volleyball Team SERVE Event at Hatching Hope. The team packed overnight recovery kits, customized teddy bears, and left notes of hope and encouragement on the boxes that will be delivered to victims of disaster. Hope is the Thing with Feathers Alabaster’s nonprofit Hatching Hope lives up to its name. By Carmen Brown … Read More

Alabaster VFW Post 12185

November 12, 2024By Alabaster Connection

Placement of flags in preparation of the Memorial Day ceremony at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo Patriotism, love of country, and sacrifice for the common good. By Lee Hurley Veterans Day is observed on November 11, whichever that day happens to fall on in any given year (Monday in 2024), but how did the … Read More

Meet Councilor Jamie Cole of Ward 5

November 12, 2024By Alabaster Connection

As Jamie Cole approaches the end of his first term on the Alabaster City Council, he’s reflecting on the work that has been done in the past four years. “There are a lot of mission-accomplished items,” he says, “and I couldn’t be more grateful.” When Cole campaigned four years ago, he was new to city … Read More

Alabaster City News: November/December 2024

November 12, 2024By Alabaster Connection

 Looking to open a new business in Alabaster? The city has extensively revamped the “opening a business” pages on its website to make it easier than ever to join Alabaster’s business community. Learn about target locations, review a new business checklist, navigate the permitting process, and much more. Check it out at: cityofalabaster.com/35/Business Leadership Training … Read More

Beautification Board Winners: November/December 2024

November 12, 2024By Alabaster Connection

Residential Winner—November The November Beautification Board winner is the home of Mike and Conny Pasquini   at 217 Sterling Gate Lane.   Residential Winner—December The December Beautification Board winner is the home of Alexander and Latoya Hood at 235 Silver Creek Parkway

Alabaster for Tomorrow: Managing Holiday Stress

November 11, 2024By Alabaster Connection

Be aware of and address holiday stresses, and look for ways to connect and engage. By Brandon Matthews The end of 2024 is in front of us, and the holiday season is here and full of celebrations, family, friends, traditions, and excitement. I can already hear Linus telling Charlie Brown what Christmas is all about. … Read More