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Chabad of Alabama holds Grand Menorah Lighting at Summit
On the ninth and final night of Channukah, the Chabad of Alabama held their annual Grand Menorah Lighting in the Saks Plaza at the Summit. more
Photo courtesy of Suzanne Hoye, Clipped Wings
Clipped Wings hosts fall luncheon
Clipped Wings members gathered for their annual fall luncheon at The Club on Oct. 30. more
Kelley family opens UPS Store to strengthen a growing Chelsea
Owner Scott Kelley and his wife Carly have lived in Chelsea for eight years with their kids Kennedy, 3, and Connor, 7, and said the demand for the store was high because of schools and all the small businesses nearby. more
Chelsea artist to present work at holiday artist market
Sandra Annonio, a pottery artist based in Chelsea, is one of many who will be showing and selling their work. more
Photo by Erica Techo
Zoo, Shelby County spots offer Christmas tree drop-offs
The Birmingham Zoo and Mountain Brook Board of Landscape Design hold a yearly tree recycling event from the day after Christmas to mid-January. more
Photo courtesy of George Griswold
Morningstar UMC finds a different way to spread cheer this Christmas
Last year was the introduction of the self-led service, and that relaxed, personal experience is what the church is going for again this year. more
Photo courtesy of Scott Pauley
Wreaths Across America to lay wreaths on Hoover tombstones
The national event, which has been held in Hoover since 2014, was initially brought to the area by the Winslow family. more
At 102, Copeland Pace has ‘had a good life’
Every Tuesday and Thursday, you can find Copeland Pace playing bingo at the Heardmont Senior Center. more
Photo by Alyx Chandler
Mountain Brook Art Association brings holiday art show back to The Summit
The show will be in the “North Pole” with Santa Claus next door to The Summit’s AMC Summit 16. more
Photo courtesy of John Graham
Reaching new heights
Three takeoffs. Three landings. It was a simple flight pattern, but it cemented Jack Graham’s status as a solo pilot. more
Photo by Lexi Coon
Breaking the seal
Between classes and during lunch breaks at Oak Mountain High School, Deputy Thomas Nordyke, the school’s newest student resource officer (SRO), said students have been flooding his office, but it hasn’t been to meet him. more
Former educator releases sci-fi book
Teresa Howard’s love for science fiction began in her childhood when the “Star Trek” series premiered. It was the series, Howard said, that got her into reading science fiction and fantasy books and watching the movies. more
Photo courtesy of Chabad of Alabama
Chabad of Alabama’s 4th annual menorah lighting to be Dec. 9
Festivities are set to begin at 4:30 p.m. at Saks Plaza and will feature street fair booths where attendees can get traditional Hanukkah foods and treats, entertainment by street performers and traditional Hanukkah songs. more
Photo by Kamp Fender
Donations encouraged for jail outreach program
In the last year, Chelsea-based nonprofit Heavenly Smile has added another element to their prison outreach program: handing out toiletry bags to the Shelby County Jail work-release program. more
What's cooking: Spend time with family, not in kitchen, with this Christmas morning breakfast
Warm up with your loved ones on Christmas morning with this spicy breakfast skillet. more
Photo by Sydney Cromwell
Holidays to cause adjustment of city offices’ hours, services
The cities of Chelsea and Hoover will be closing their public offices for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Library and recreational building closures vary. more
Photo courtesy of Alabama Wildlife Center
Alabama Wildlife Center’s Holiday Craft & Bake Sale set for Dec. 8
This year’s event, which is always held in early December, will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8, at Veterans Park on Valleydale Road in Hoover. more
Photo courtesy of Suman Silwal, mruns.com
24th annual Meadow Brook Runs 5K and Fun Run returns Dec. 15
The event has become a holiday season tradition for some families, according to Bob Cosby, race director and CEO of the JVPOA. more
Photo courtesy of the North Shelby Library
Mt Laurel, North Shelby present Christmas-themed library events
Mt Laurel and North Shelby libraries have added some Christmas-themed activities to their usual event schedules. more
Photo by Erica Techo
City of Chelsea plans full day of Christmas activities for Dec. 15
The main event, the Chelsea Christmas Parade, will begin at 10 a.m. at Chelsea Middle School and finish at the Winn Dixie on U.S. 280. more
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