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From the Shelby County Reporter:

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade has been a family tradition for the Burnside family for many years.

The family watches the parade on television each year, but this year they will have a much closer view this Thanksgiving as daughter Kaitlyn, a Pelham High School senior, has been chosen as the first-ever student drum major, while brother Andrew, a PHS freshman, will also march in the parade.

“I’m ecstatic,” said father Jeff, who is the PHS band director and will serve as a parent chaperone alongside wife Katy, who is also a teacher at PHS.

Read the entire article here.

Labels: events, Pelham

Yep, it's the "Taste of Shelby County" event raising money for schools by feeding you delicious foods. Actually, it sounds really good. Mmmmm.

Read more here: Get a taste of county, support schools

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A local pet boutique in Vestavia is supported Two By Two Animal Rescue with a charity spaghetti dinner for dogs and their owners on August 22.

Check it out here!

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Thought this might be of interest to some of you.

SMALL GARDENS 1/24 10 a.m.-NOON. $20. Emmet O'Neal Library, 50 Oak St., Mountain Brook. Learn design techniques to bring out the best in your small garden. For more information, contact June Mays at 541-3740 or junemays@bellsouth.net. You can also guarantee a seat at this lecture by mailing a check for a ticket to June Mays, 3514 Country Club Road, AL 35213.

THE DECORATIVE VEGETABLE GARDEN 1/31 10 a.m.-NOON. $20. Emmet O'Neal Library, 50 Oak St., Mountain Brook. Learn how to grow your own vegetables in an attractive way. For more information, contact June Mays at 541-3740 or junemays@bellsouth.net. You can also guarantee a seat at this lecture by mailing a check for a ticket to June Mays, 3514 Country Club Road, AL 35213. 879-0459.

Labels: Alabama, Crestline Village, events, Mountain Brook, things to do

The Vestavia Hills High School Math Team Tournament has taken place for around 30 years and is one of the largest regional math competitions in the United States. Divisions for participation are PreAlgebra, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Comprehensive (for students beyond Algebra II). Founded by now retired math team coach Kay Tipton, the tournament is now run by Todd Taylor and Wes Gordon. Over 1000 students currently attend this event annually. Organizers are planning the next competition for December, 2009.

The website for the tournament is here.

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On Friday, December 12th, eight Alabama authors will read their submissions to Christmas is a Season! 2008. This is a collection of stories about Christmas, most of which are from Alabama authors. I believe it's also printed in Alabama.

The Dec. 12th reading (and signing) will be at Jonathan Benton Booksellers in Mountain Brook Village. There's also another session scheduled from noon-1 p.m. at Little Professor bookstore in Homewood.

Labels: Alabama, events, Homewood, Mountain Brook, things to do

This Sunday, December 14t at 2:30 pm, there will be a production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" by Barbara Robinson at Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church. It's said to be a "humorous and heartwarming production that shows how the true meaning of Christmas can come through the unlikeliest of sources." The production is directed by Martha Summey.

The doors will open at 2:00 pm for open seating, with the performance beginning at 2:30.

This is a FREE event, offered "as a gift to the community," but donations will be accepted at the door to provide Christmas dinners for clients of the Oak Mountain Missions Ministries.

For info, call 205-822-9631. The Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church Sanctuary is located at 2061 Kentucky Avenue in Vestavia Hills.

Labels: Alabama, events, things to do, Vestavia Hills

Service Care sends our congratulations to Hoover for bringing this event to Alabama.

The meet will be held at Veterans Park, which is near Spain Park High School, on December 11, 2010. There will be a few thousand athletes competing in this event, along with supporters and coaches.

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Enjoy this free Holiday music program from the Alabama School of Fine Arts, this Saturday (December 13th, at 11:00 AM).

It's at the Whole Foods Market at 3100 Cahaba Village Plaza, Mountain Brook 35243. Kids are welcome, and it's handicap accessible.

Call (205) 252-9241 or go to http://www.asfa.k12.al.us for more info.

Did I mention it's free? C'mon, what else are you doing? Support these talented students, and enjoy yourself.

Labels: Alabama, events, Mountain Brook, things to do

On December 7, 2008 (Sunday) enjoy a free tour of the historic Alabama Theatre, the new Hill Arts Center Ballroom, and the 1914 Lyric Theatre with Christmas music and holiday decor.

It's promoted as "kid friendly" and handicap accessible, and it'll probably be a fun activity for a Sunday afternoon from 2pm - 4pm.

Call 205-252-2262 for info or go to the Alabama Theatre website.

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Things to do around Jefferson county and nearby areas in the next week:

All Week Long - Nov 17-21

• 10 AM - 5 PM - Shoefly Shoe Boutique will give 20% discount for customers bringing in "gently worn shoes" for Soles4Souls campaign (an international footwear charity). They're also requesting a $1 donation to defray shipping costs. - Homewood, 35209 - 870-7131
• Tuesday - Saturday, 11am - 5pm - Gallerie Alegria's holiday show and gifts - specializes in contemporary glass art sculpture and lighting - in English Village 600 Olde English Lane, 35223 - 205.868.9320 - The website doesn't really showcase anything, but the front page gives a glimpse into some beautiful and interesting decorative glasswork.
  

Nov. 18, 2008 - (Tuesday)

• 6-8 PM - Wine Tasting in Crestline Village - Harvest Glen Market - 100 Euclid Ave. Crestline, 35213 - $5 admission
  
• 7:00 PM - Kung Fu... yes, I said Kung Fu - Vestavia Hills, 35216 - $15 at the Vestavia Hills Civic Center Lodge - 1973 Merryvale Road, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 (Actually, I saw Tai Chi and some other stuff I can't fathom... but seriously, Kung Fu is the most awesome choice. Just don't make Billy Jack get upset.)
• 7-9 PM - Belly Dance class - Homewood Community Center - 1631 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, 35209 - For beginners through advanced. Call Aziza, 879-0701 - $50 for five weeks.

Nov. 20, 2008 - (Thursday)

• 7:30 PM - Why not see the UAB Chamber Ensembles, they're giving a free concert at UAB Hulsey Recital Hall, that's in Birmingham 35203 UAB area. Go to http://www.music.uab.edu or call 205-934-7376. - IT'S FREE

Nov. 21, 2008 - (Friday)

• 12:30 PM - Mid-Day Musical Menu - Birmingham, 35203 - Cathedral Church of the Advent having a free 30 minute concert by Samford University faculty members Jeff Flaniken, violin; Angela Flaniken, viola; and Donald C. Sanders, piano. - IT'S FREE - 205-226-3505, http://www.adventbirmingham.org
• 5-6:30 PM - Wine Tasting in Hoover - at Winestyles, 300 Doug Baker Blvd, Hoover 35242 - 205-995-3623 for admission info
• 6:30 PM - Santa turns on the lights at The Summit's Saks Plaza - Birmingham 35243 - Fireworks & holiday music - IT'S FREE - contact 205-967-0111

Nov. 22, 2008 (Saturday)

• 12:00 PM - "La Damnation de Faust" live broadcast - @ the Regal Trussville 16 - 5895 Trussville Crossings Parkway, Trussville, AL 35235 - HD Broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera - tickets available through Opera Birmingham - 322-6737 or www.operabirmingham.org - $20 Tickets
• 7:30 PM - Live From The Living Room - "Kathryn Tucker Windham joins The Dill Pickers for a gathering full of music and storytelling. Kathryn is nationally known for her homespun style of storytelling and is considered to be one of Alabama’s greatest treasures. The Dill Pickers have put on several musical shows in recent years, including last season’s Sand Mountain Saturday Nite. This family show is one you don’t want to miss!" - $18 admission, not sold out as of this second - Birmingham, 35205 - http://www.virginiasamfordtheatre.org or 205-251-1206

Nov. 23, 2008 (Sunday)

• 3 & 6 PM - Two performances of Handel's Messiah, the 61st presentation at Riverchase United Methodist Church - Birmingham, 35244 - 100 voice chorus, sounds amazing - 205-663-9046 - FREE?
  
• 7:00 PM - The Smothers Brothers (with special guest star & jazz entertainer John Pizzarelli) - Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center - Birmingham, 35203 - 205-975-9540 - Admission charged, but I'm sure it's worth it.

That's a fair amount of stuff to do this week. Frankly, I didn't know there was that much to do in town, just goes to show what I know.

Labels: Alabama, events, things to do