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Shelby County teachers of year honored at awards celebration
33 teachers from schools around the county gathered for the yearly program at Oak Mountain High School. Read more
Leah Ingram Eagle
Sheriff’s Office personnel honored by CTEC students
Students presented three awards to Sheriff's Office personnel for assisting them with career prep. Read more
Photo courtesy of Bayer Properties.
Grand Menorah Lighting at The Summit returns for 5th year
The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. and guests can enjoy traditional Chanukah treats including latkes, donuts, chocolate gelt (coins) drops, as well as entertainment for the whole family and traditional Chanukah songs. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson Starnes Media
Hoover kicks off Christmas season with 2019 tree lighting at City Hall
11-year-old Madison Etheridge flipped the switch to light up the 43-foot-tall Christmas tree and lights on the City Hall campus. Read more
Miller speaks at council meeting regarding his candidacy for primary
Miller addressed the council and audience about his running for District Court Judge of Shelby County in the March 3 Republican primary. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson
Santek officials: We're working to address garbage, recycling complaints
The garbage hauler has put cameras on all its trucks in Hoover and enacted landfill restrictions on recycling pickup day. Read more
Vest shares his story at chamber prayer breakfast
The Shelby County Commissioner and Executive Director of the Addiction Prevention Coalition was the guest speaker for the 23rd annual event. Read more
Leah Ingram Eagle
County founders honored at commission meeting
Two early Shelby County residents, Thomas Rogers and George Phillips, were recognized for their contributions to Alabama achieving statehood. Read more
Highland Lakes to host annual Holiday Home Tour
The Highland Lakes Women’s Club will host its fourth annual Holiday Home Tour on Saturday, Dec. 14, from noon-5 p.m. Read more
Photo courtesy of Lindsey Whitlock.
Local artists come together for Indian Springs Village Christmas Shoppe
The event will take place at Indian Springs Town Hall from 3-7 p.m. and feature a variety of local artists showcasing their talents. Read more
Photo courtesy of Pam Nichols.
Wreaths Across America looks to honor armed forces
The annual ceremony will take place Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. at the Alabama National Cemetery to honor the nation’s military heroes and their sacrifices for our country. Read more
Photo courtesy of Roger Day.
Christmas shows coming to Hoover Library Theatre
The Red Mountain Theatre Company on Dec. 5-6 is putting on a play called “Holiday Memories,” and children’s entertainer Roger Day will perform Christmas-themed shows on Dec. 12-13. Read more
Shelby County Arts Council hosts Holiday Artist Market
The event, held the first Saturday in December, has taken place for over 10 years. This year’s market will be held Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and feature arts and crafts from a variety of local artists. Read more
Photo by Anne Dawson.
Meadow Brook Run marks 25th year
The 5K run will begin at 9 a.m. on Dec. 21 with the 1-mile fun run beginning at 10 a.m. Awards and prize drawings will follow the fun run around 10:30 a.m. Read more
Holiday Art & Gift Show back for most of December
This members-only art show includes artists from the metro area and will feature even more gift items than in the past. All gift items are hand-painted or reproductions of the artists’ own paintings. Read more
Photo courtesy of Bayer Properties.
Grand Menorah Lighting at The Summit returns for 5th year
The Chabad of Alabama will host its fifth annual Grand Menorah Lighting at The Summit on Sunday, Dec. 22, at Saks Plaza. Read more
Photo courtesy of Alabama Wildlife Center.
Alabama Wildlife Center’s holiday event filled with food, fun
The Alabama Wildlife Center will host its annual Holiday Craft and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Veterans Park. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson.
The business of Jimmie Hale Mission is changed lives, retiring director tells Hoover chamber
"We’re trying to get people back to God, then back to life, then back to work,” Tony Cooper told the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce. Read more
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Entertainment Kids & Family
"White Christmas” Sing-Along
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Concerts & Live Music Entertainment
Opera Birmingham Presents Sounds of the Season!
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Christmas Movie Night
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Community Grief Support-
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Entertainment Kids & Family
“Home Alone.”
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Education & Learning Health & Wellness
Wellness Screenings
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Rummikub
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Toddler Tales
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