Celebrating National Comic Book Day Over the last 3-4 years we have emphasized building our library’s collection of graphic novels and Manga to correspond with the growing popularity of the genre. This collection is currently housed with non-fiction, sandwiched between illustration and hand lettering. Since the collection has expanded to almost a thousand volumes, … Read More
Mayor Scott Brakefield What was once old is new again—with poetry to celebrate our iconic landmark. Last March the city council and mayor’s office approved and initiated a facelift for the historic, iconic water tower. The $320,000 project was finished in June, and the water tower is now beautifully restored to its original grandeur. A … Read More
Walk of Honor A portion of the new Alabaster Police Department grounds will be dedicated to honoring Alabaster’s former police chiefs. The Walk of Honor will be next to the department’s fountain, and will recognize the following individuals: William P. Hill (Chief of Police 1953-1956) O. O. Lee … Read More
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
