Game Definitely Not Over: Hooligans Breathes New Life in to the Classic Arcade By Loyd McIntosh “I got a pocket full of quarters, and I’m headed to the arcade.” If you’re of a “certain age,” you undoubtedly know the opening line by heart to that 1980s novelty song, “Pac Man Fever,” by the one-hit wonder … Read More
South City Theatre brings award-winning drama, laughter, and music to Shelby County. By Cara Clark Photos by Steven Ross For South City Theatre (SCT) Artistic Director Donna Williamson, the theater is an all or nothing enterprise. From her first introduction to the stage, she knew it would be a lifelong commitment. “It seems like … Read More
Sign up for events at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/albert-l-scott-library-33067488375 STORY TIMES in the Nan Abbott Room. Teeny Tiny Time, Fridays 10:00a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Small Fry Friday, Fridays 10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Sensory Friends, Second and Fourth Wednesdays 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PJ Story Time Second Thursday 6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Spring Break … Read More
Dear Friends, In September, the city completed a thorough review of its Fiscal Year 2023 budget before passing it at the end of the month. The City Council and I are excited to keep improving Alabaster, but we know that it is through careful allocation of our resources that we can bring our vision to … Read More
Join the Albert L. Scott Library this October for the following events! Ya Ya Yarners – October 3, 17 & 24. Monday evenings at 5:00 pm. Members share crochet and knitting talents as well as work on community service projects. This year our group will provide hats and scarves to local charities and will provide … Read More
Paul Gonthier, Michael Eshenbaugh, Bridget Wright, Trenton Agee By Paul Gonthier It has been over a year since the Alabaster Veterans Center, Inc. (AVC)—a 501(c)(3) organization—opened its doors to begin its mission of serving as a primary hub for benefits and one-stop service center for all local U.S. military veterans. Still growing, the AVC seems to show no … Read More
Alabama’s Governor visits the “Best Place to Work” Specification Rubber Products recently received top honors as the 2021 Best Place to Work in the North American Rubber Industry by Rubber News. This milestone achievement prompted a visit from Alabama’s Governor Kay Ivey, who toured the facility on March 21, 2022. The company produces products for multiple industries, with its largest division being the waterworks … Read More
Research shows that reading in the summer helps students avoid the ‘summer slide’ of skills, so the Oceans of Possibilities Summer Challenge offers a fun way to encourage reading. Adults can register children, from babies through seniors in high school, by using the READsquared app or at albertscott.readsquared.com. The summer reading kickoff is June 1 … Read More
Coach Shawn Weltzin has built a dominating wrestling dynasty at Thompson High School. By Loyd McIntosh As the 2021-22 Alabama high school wrestling season heads toward its conclusion, the Thompson Warriors are, once again, favorites to win the state team championship as well as a handful of individual titles. These days, finding Thompson Warriors Wrestling … Read More
