September – Ward 1 Mike and Liz Whisonant have been in their beautifully landscaped Ward 1 home on 100 Canter Way for 20 years. They especially love their Saddle Lake neighborhood. “We have the very best neighbors; it is quiet here and refreshing with the lake behind the house,” Liz says. “There is a wonderful brook … Read More
Author: Alabaster Connection
Alabaster For Tomorrow: The Choices We Make
By Brandon Matthews Many families have made this place a vacation destination for decades. It has been called the “Happiest Place on Earth,” and “The Most Magical Place on Earth.” Through their numerous larger-than-life events, they have earned the nickname “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” However, what may have made them even more famous is … Read More
September Events at the Albert L. Scott Library
Closed Dates – September 4 – Labor Day Tai Chi – Wednesday mornings starting September 6th at 10:00 am. Join us as local instructor Melanie Chaney teaches an 11-week course in Tai Chi. Tai Chi is an exercise that improves balance, sharpens the mind, boosts the immune system, and circulates oxygen throughout the body while … Read More
Alabaster Jubilee #3 To Wrap Up Fall Fest Day
Alabaster Jubilee #3 will take place as Alabaster Fall Fest ends this year. October 28, 2023, will be a big day on Alabaster’s Municipal Green, located between City Hall and the Senior Center at 1953 Municipal Way. Alabaster Jubilee #3, which will be headlined by country duo, Thompson Square. The event will begin at 2 … Read More
Alpha Warrior: Thompson Head Football Coach Mark Freeman
Thompson head football coach Mark Freeman reflects on past success and more to come. By Barry Wise Smith Photos by Neal Wagner When Mark Freeman came to Thompson High School in 2015 after successful runs at Bessemer Academy, Gulf Shores High School, and Spanish Fort High School, he inherited a program that was struggling under … Read More
Meet The 2023-2024 Alabaster Teen Council
Front Row: Blair Njaguna, Kaylah Brown, Josue Serrano, Fred Casillas, Mary Dee Sirmons, Simone Jones, Lauren Blackmon, Hannah Moseley, Kaitlyn Burnett, Sasha Gann, Thuy Nguyen, Savannah Young, Anna Campbell, Sully Cole, Mayor Brakefield. Back Row: Olivia Kelly, Madison McNichols, Liam Binzer, Abigail Bess, Dylan Logan, Cooper Burks, Brooks Byars, Avery Williamson, Ella Southern, Carter Thompson, … Read More
Open For Business: Alabaster’s New Additions
Within Her Salon, LLC Offering: Microblading, Ombre brows, brow lamination and tint, eyelash extensions, eyelash lift and tint Lori McClure: [email protected] (205) 299-2512 The Annex by City Hall 632 11th Ave SW Suite 8 withinhersalon.glossgenius.com 3D Air Services, LLC Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning Service 108 Preserve Circle, Alabaster, 35007 [email protected] (205) 634-3501 … Read More
A Letter from Mayor Scott Brakefield: July 2023
Dear Friends, It’s hard to believe that we’re halfway through summer and just around the corner from school starting again. We’re kicking off July with our fantastic fireworks show at Thompson High School on Saturday, July 1. In addition to festive fireworks set to start at 9 p.m., we’ll have food trucks, bounce houses, lawn … Read More
The Library’s Makerspace
Bring Your Creative Ideas to Life in the Library’s Makerspace Most people in Alabaster know the library as a place to get books, attend story times, or participate in educational programs, but they may not know its creative secret: the Makerspace. Here library members can bring their ideas to life through various tools and materials. … Read More
10 Things You Can Do to Stay Healthy and Lose Weight This Summer
By Erica Spray As the owner of Simply Slim Alabama Weight-Loss and Wellness Clinic in Alabaster, I have seen so many success stories unfold before my eyes week after week. Myself included. I wanted to share some of the things that helped my weight-loss journey become a success. I was able to lose almost 70 … Read More