CHAMBER CHATTER
April 2015 | Vol. 13, No. 4
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS
If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant:
if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would
not be so welcome.” [Meditations Divine and Moral] ― Anne
Bradstreet
We spend a lot of time focusing on the climate; in fact,
there are numerous media outlets that operate around the
clock keeping us up to date on the weather. I bet many of
you, as do I, have an app on your phone for the weather. My
maternal grandmother – Nanny – had all kinds of sayings and
insights into the weather, like: “If it thunders in February, there
will be a frost in May” and “there are two winters in the spring,
dogwood and blackberry.” She also used the expression “it’s
coming up a bad cloud” to warn us of an impending storm. I
often wonder if our forecasting today is any more accurate
than the wisdom and observation of our ancestors. You can
look at maps, stare at numbers and statistics for hours on
Written by Steve Gilbert, Executive Director
end, but sometimes you just have to step outside to look at
the sky and feel the wind.
My point is that sometimes we just have to trust our
feelings, rely on our experiences, and make decisions. Being
in business is a lot like that. I think we often get caught up in the
facts and figures, the daily routines of keeping the business
running. Making your business better could be as simple as
asking your customers what they
need, what they would like to have
available, or, “How can we better
serve you?” Think about it – are you
willing to take the time to step outside
the box? I challenge you to look at the
daily routine of running your business,
and ask questions. Maybe it’s time
to “look at the sky and feel the wind,”
and do a little “business forecasting.”
CITY OF MONTEVALLO NEWS
Mayor’s Message...
MONTEVALLO: HEALTHY IN OH, SO MANY WAYS!!
In the recent Smart Asset report, Montevallo was
ranked the 3rd Healthiest Real Estate Market in Alabama.
Although I have continually touted Montevallo as a healthy
real estate investment, my “touting” was a bit subjective,
based on my passion for the community and a shared belief
that this community is a solid investment due to our wide
range of educational, economic, cultural and recreational
opportunities. The Smart Asset report factored more objective
variables into their methodology: stability, affordability, fluidity
and risk of loss. It was refreshing to see something I’ve felt in
my heart for years finally quantified. Montevallo is NOT a risk.
Montevallo IS an investment, in so many ways.
While the health of the real estate market is incredibly
important, a community’s physical health ranking is even
more so. One key aspect of a healthy community is the
opportunity to participate in physical activity. I am incredibly
proud of the real estate ranking. I am also intensely proud
of the physical health initiatives that are embedded in our
community and continue to strengthen. These initiatives
are not just recreational opportunities; they are a way
of committing ourselves to a strong and healthy future.
Perhaps our youth coined it best when they elected to focus
on “Promoting Healthy Initiatives” as an annual goal for
Students’ Institute this year. They want healthier food choices
and more physical activity initiatives. You may be surprised to
learn about a few of our upcoming opportunities.
• Complete the Scale Back Alabama program at Parnell
Memorial Library for the weigh-out April 6th-12th.
• Participate in “Family, Fun and Fitness Day” at Orr Park
on Sunday, April 26th at 2:00 p.m.
• Join forces with the City and the Ora Jones Memorial
Foundation as we co-host the Inaugural 5K run/walk on
Saturday,
May
9th.http://www.orajonesfoundation.org/
inaugural-5k/
• Bike to Work! May is “Bike to work month” with May 1115th being National Bike to Work week.
• Sign up to ride in the “Tour de Cure” on June 5th to raise
funds to find a cure for diabetes. http://main.diabetes.org/site/
TR?fr_id=10147&pg=entry
• Play a round of golf at our lovely and affordable
Montevallo Golf Course-open to the public 7 days a week!
• As an alternative to the traditional sport, try your hand at
Frisbee Golf on the University of Montevallo campus.
• Take a walk on our brand-new UM walking track – open
to the public soon, details to follow.
• Cheer on any one of our local sports teams. We are
especially proud of our newest additions-- UM Softball and
city league soccer and volleyball!
• Walk your children to school using our fantastic new
sidewalk on Island Street, thanks to our Safe Routes to
Schools Grant award!
• Hike, bike, skip or hop on our Nationally Recognized
Montevallo Parks trail, co-maintained by the university and
the city. While you are there, enjoy the fitness trail surrounding
University Lake.
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845 Valley Street • Montevallo, Alabama 35115 • [email protected] • www.montevallocc.com • 205-665-1519
WELCOME TO MONTEVALLO!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
PLAY DAY & COMMUNITY YARD SALE
University Baptist Child Development Center will hold
its first May Day Play Day and Community Yard Sale on
Saturday, May 2nd from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. Any resident,
business, organization or church can rent a 10’ X 10’ booth
for only $20 (multiple booths can be rented). Sellers are
responsible for providing their own tables, chairs and/or
canopies and get to keep all of their profits!
There will be several activities for the whole family
including a space bounce, bake sale, Kona Ice, face
painting, popcorn and more. Most games and activities
only $1 and some will be free. Call 205-665-4039 or email
us at [email protected] to register or for
more information. Registration opens on March 30th and
continues through April 24th.
MAYOR’S DAY OF RECOGNITION FOR SERVICE
On Tuesday, April 7th, at 9:00 a.m., Mayor Hollie Cost
will host the 3rd Annual Mayor’s Day of Recognition for National Service. This program is coordinated locally through
the RSVP organization that coordinates and promotes senior volunteers in Shelby County communities. If your organization has not been notified of the event, please contact
Cindy Holsombeck at City Hall at 665-2555 ext 5.
EASTER EGG HUNT
The City of Montevallo will host their annual Easter Egg
Hunt on Saturday, April 4th from 10 a.m. until noon at Orr
Park. Age groups include 0-3, 4-6, 7-10. Activities include face
painting, crafts, games and fun.
MONTEVALLO ACCEPTANCE PROJECT
The “Montevallo Acceptance Project” will meet at
2:00 p.m. April 12 at the Global & Community Outreach
building at 845 Valley Street. MAP is a group of volunteers
working toward making the greater Montevallo area a safe
and inclusive place for LGBT and all persons. All who are
interested are welcome.
PARTICIPANTS NEEDED IN BIKE RIDE
ValloCycle is looking for riders with a heart! On June
13th Team ValloCycle will be participating in The American
Diabetes Association’s Tour De Cure fundraising ride. We
need some riders who are willing to join our team. We can
provide bikes and helmets if necessary or bring your own
and join us for a fun Saturday ride while raising money for
an important cause. If you can’t make the ride, you may also
donate money or help sponsor our riders directly through our
team page. Please consider checking it out and supporting us
and this cause. Follow this link: http://main.diabetes.org/goto/
ValloCycle
Also follow us on Facebook (ValloCycle: The Montevallo
Bike Share) and Twitter (@ValloCycle) to keep up and share:
Happy riding folks - Lee Waites
A TRIBUTE TO MOTHER’S DAY
Faith Missionary Baptist Church’s Missionary Auxiliary
will present a pre-Mother’s Day play titled “I’ll Always Love
My Mama” on Saturday, May 2nd at 5:00 p.m. Faith Baptist
Church is located at 901 County Road 17 (Dogwood) in
Montevallo under the leadership of Pastor Michael E. Reese, II.
All ticket donations for the play will be in advance. Please
contact the Women of Faith Baptist Church’s Missionary
Auxiliary or call 205-602-1029 for more information.
Everyone is welcome. Thanks for your support and prayers
for a successful evening of fun, fellowship and laughter.
FUNDRAISER FOR MY SISTER’S PLACE
Salon 5 of Alabaster and APH Radio will host their 2nd
annual huge party and fundraiser for My Sister’s Place on
Saturday, May 2nd from 11-2. APH Radio will be broadcasting live for the event.
Salon 5 will donate 10% of the entire month of April to
My Sister’s Place, which is a transitional residential home for
women that provides hope through mentorship, structure,
and guidance in a Christ-centered loving environment.
PLANT YARD SALE
Montevallo Homemakers Plant Yard Sale will be held
on Saturday, April 25th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Montevallo
First Baptist Church parking lot.
SPRING BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS
We want to know where the best looking yards and
business landscapes within the city limits of Montevallo
are located and we need your help! The Montevallo 2015
Spring Beautification Award’s nominating forms will be
available through April 16 at City Hall, Parnell Memorial
Library, Regions Bank, Trustmark Bank and the Chamber of
Commerce. Information and additional nominating forms can
also be obtained by visiting cityofmontevallo.com. Judging
will take place on April 20. Winners and runner-ups will be
announced on April 24. Awards will be granted in the following
categories: residential, apartment complex, business, school/
civic buildings, churches and mini-farms. You may nominate
more than one property. The awards will be judged on curb
appeal, landscape appearance, plants, shrubs, creative
design, neatness and use of natural features such as existing
stands of trees, rock outcrops, etc. All properties judged must
be nominated and located within the city limits of Montevallo
and visible from a public road. The nominating forms must
be returned to the Montevallo City Hall at 545 Main Street no
later than Thursday, April 16th. For questions, please call
John McKinnon at 665-1079 or Herschel Hale at 665-2032.
CIVITANS ANNUAL VADALIA SALE BEGINS
Civitans are selling Vidalia onions. The sale ends on April
28th. Ten pound bags may be purchased for $10 per bag. To
place an order, see a Civitan member or call Hilda Hicks at
665-2635.
Grady Parker Senior Center enjoyed Soup and Bingo in
March sponsored by Montevallo Parks and Recreation
Board.
MONTEVALLO SENIOR EVENTS
Free Computer class - every Wednesday at 9 a.m.
Free Exercise Class - every Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Free Yoga Class - every Friday at 10:30 a.m.
FREE BRIDGE LESSONS AT SENIOR CENTER
Learn to play bridge, or brush up on the game, at the
Senior Center on the first Wednesday of each month at 1:30
p.m. It’s free and fun! Call 205-492-7293 for information.
DATES TO REMEMBER
April 7.............Historical Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
April 13................. City Council Meeting, City Hall, 6 p.m.
Work Session - 5:30 p.m.
April 27................. City Council Meeting, City Hall, 6 p.m.
Work Session - 5:30 p.m.
Every 2nd Monday.......................Montevallo Civitan Club
5:45 p.m., University Baptist Church
Every 4th Monday........................Montevallo Civitan Club
5:45 p.m., University Baptist Church
Every 4th Monday........................Montevallo Cooperative
Development District (MCDD)
4 p.m., Meets at Parnell Library
Every Tuesday....................................Montevallo Chorale
7-9 p.m., Cost $25
Meets in the Choir Room of Davis Hall
Every Tuesday................................. Boy Scout Troop 525
6:30 p.m., Scout Lodge
Every Thursday................................. Cub Scout Pack 525
6:30 p.m., Scout Lodge
Every Thursday...............................................Rotary Club
Parnell Memorial Library, 12 noon
Every 2nd Wednesday............ Montevallo Water & Sewer
Board Meeting • 9:00 a.m.
Every Thurs.-Sat............ Aldrich Coal Mine Museum Tours
10 a.m.-4 p.m, Sundays from 1-4 p.m.
Every Second Saturday...................... Saturday Clean-Up
9 a.m., Locations see www.cityofmontevallo.com
Every Third Saturday.... St. Andrew’s Clothing Give-Away
APRIL EVENTS - COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS
5-9 BFA Student Art Exhibition, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Bloch Hall Gallery, Zachary Campbell and Andrea
Dillingham
5 Opening Reception, 5-8 p.m. Bloch Hall Gallery
9-12 UM Opera, The Magic Flute, by Mozart –
evening performances, 7:30 p.m.,LeBaron Recital Hall
Sunday matinée, 2 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall.
Contact the Music Office at 205-665-6670 for ticket
information.
10-12 The Good Person of Szechwan – evening
performances, 7:30 p.m., Reynolds Theatre
Sunday matinée, 2 p.m. Reynolds Theatre
Contact the Box Office at 205-665-6200 for
ticket information
12-16 BFA Student Exhibition, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Bloch Hall Gallery
Courtney Miller and Marley Wray,
12 Opening Reception, 3-6 p.m. Bloch Hall Gallery
13 Woodwind Chamber Ensembles
7:30 p.m. LeBaron Recital Hall
14 Jazz Ensemble
7:30 p.m. Palmer Auditorium
16 Jonathan Scofield, piano, Junior Recital
7:30 p.m. LeBaron Recital Hall
18 Samantha Anselmo and Caitlyn Reynolds, sopranos
3:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall
Joint Junior Recital
19-23 BFA Student Exhibition, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Bloch Hall Gallery
Samantha Ellis and Sabrina Pearson 19 Opening Reception, 4 p.m., Bloch Hall Gallery
THE BIG EVENT IS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 11th
To express their gratitude to a community supports
the University of Montevallo in so many ways, the student
body is volunteering their time and effort to the betterment
of the community which they live. On April 11th several
hundred students will provide three hours of service to the
residents of Montevallo, performing tasks from raking yards
to trimming hedges.
For information call UM Student Life Office at 205-6656565.
5K FAMILY WALK IN THE PARK
The Psi Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority, Inc. will sponsor a 5K Faimly Walk In the Park on
Sunday, April 18th from 8 a.m. until noon in Orr Park, 154
Vine Street, Montevallo.
Entry Fee is nonperishable items and/or season wrape
(jackets, hats, scarfs, etc.) Items will be donated to local
organizations. For more information visit www.pxoaka.org.
20 Mattie Crisp, mezzo-soprano, Senior Recital
7:30 p.m. LeBaron Recital Hall
21 Choral Concert
7:30 p.m. LeBaron Recital Hall
22 Piano Ensemble Recital
7:30 p.m. LeBaron Recital Hall
23 Wind Ensemble
7:30 p.m. Palmer Auditorium
23-26 High Fidelity; A Musical - evening performances
7:30 p.m. Reynolds Theatre
(Alabama premiere)
Sunday matinée, 2 p.m. Reynolds Theatre
Contact the Box Office at 205-665-6200 for ticket
information
24 Jay Evans, trombone, Faculty Recital
7:30 p.m. LeBaron Recital Hall
25 Mary Arvin, soprano, Senior Recital
3:00 p.m. LeBaron Recital Hall
26 Katie Rogers York, clarinet, Graduate Recital
3:00 p.m. LeBaron Recital Hall
26-30 BFA Student Exhibition 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Bloch Hall Gallery
28-29 Spring Theatre Festival
7:30 p.m. Chichester Theatre
All events are subject to change. To confirm programming,
please contact the College of Fine Arts at 205-665-6663. All persons
with a disability seeking participation in any programs/services
offered by the University of Montevallo are invited to notify the
Coordinator, Central Calendar Office (205-665-6292) 72 hours in
advance of the event to request reasonable accommodations.
THIS MONTH AT
Library Hours:
Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
www.cityofmontevallo.com
APRIL SCHEDULE
ONE DAY ONLY! Fill-a-bag sale for $3.00. Get a reusable
tote and fill it full of book from our Book Nook and sale carts
for just $3.00 on April 7th from 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
TUESDAYS
April 7th: After School Movie*, (new animated Disney DVD)
April 14th: After School Movie*, (new animated DVD with
penguins)
April 21st: After School Movie*, (new animated sequel)
April 28th: After School Movie*, (new Disney musical DVD)
*Call for Titles at 3:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS
Storytime with Mr. Mac every Wednesday at 9:15 a.m.
April 8th: FREE Computer Class from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Please call to register at 665-9207 x2.
April 15th: Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at 12:00 p.m.
THURSDAYS
April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th: English for Speakers of
Other Languages Classes from 5:45-7:45 p.m.
FRIDAYS
April 27th: Lego Club: For boys and girls at 3:15 p.m. Just
show up and build!
SATURDAYS
Chess Club: For 8th-12th grade only. Space is limited—must
register to attend. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Please call the library at
665-9207 x2 to see if Chess Club will meet in April.
All programs including crafts and movies are subject to
change at the library’s discretion.
Children’s policy available online at www.cityofmontevallo.
com
Library event calendars are available at the circulation
desk. All library events are free to the public unless specifically
indicated.
MMSP PRESENTS “THE ODD COUPLE”
The Montevallo Main Street Players will present
Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple April 23 - 26 at the Parnell
Memorial Library Theater. Evening shows are at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Matinee is at 2:00 p.m.
Director is Wayne Beaty. Tickets are $15. General
Admission, Students $10. Ticket reservations can be
made by calling 205-665-9207 ext. 6. Visit our web site at
montevallomainstreetplayers.com
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• All prescriptions called in before 1pm will be
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• This service is available for all customers
within a 10 mile radius of Montevallo Drugs
• Checks and Credit Cards accepted. No cash
please...(our drivers do not carry any cash)
COMPOUNDING • DIABETIC SPECIALISTS
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ON-SITE IMMUNIZATIONS
205.665.1261
3990 Hwy 25 (next to Lucky’s Foods)
Mon - Fri 8:30-6 • Sat 8:00-4
MONTEVALLO ARTS FESTIVAL IS APRIL 11th
The Montevallo Arts Council will present the Ninth
Annual Montevallo Arts Festival Saturday, April 11th from
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in scenic Orr Park.
The show will feature a wide array of artists. In addition
to food and other attractions, “The One Man Big Band”
Jim Quakenbush will perform classics and standards on
the Community Concert Stage. Other musical acts are
scheduled throughout the day. For more information on
the Arts Festival, visit the Council’s website at http://www.
montevalloartscouncil.org.
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• If your event is not listed here, add it to our list by
emailing [email protected]. We will put it on
the city calendar and include it in our City of Montevallo App
to be pushed out to all.
• Help our children commit to a
healthier lifestyle by presenting them
with more healthy food choices and
less unhealthy options.
I challenge you to support the
youth in their goal by participating in
at least one of the activities listed over
the next few months and improving at
least one of your nutritional or physical
habits as the weather begins to warm
As for me, I’m ready to get back on my bike, or scooter, or
skates or pogo stick!
BOYS AND GIRLS
CLUB NEWS
We were so proud to have Kaylon Reaser represent our
Club at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Alabama’s Youth of
the Year Luncheon. Kaylon has been involved in our Club for
6 years first as a member and now serving as a Counselor in
Training.
On March 14, some of our members joined other lucky
kids in 10 cities around the US for a ’Pajama Jam’ screening of
Dreamworks’ new movie “Home”.
We are actively working on plans for the best summer ever
for the Boys & Girls Club of Montevallo! Once again we will be
at our year-round site at the Holsomback Park and Recreation
building and at MES. As always, each day will be filled with
sports, recreation, fine arts, swimming, gym time, special interest
groups, Friday movies at the Library, video, board and card
games, free breakfast and lunch, many other Boys & Girls Club
youth development activities and of course DODGEBALL will all
be part of our weekly schedule! A new program this summer
will allow sixty rising 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders, to have an hour
of math and an hour of reading four days a week for six weeks
taught by certified teachers! This fun-filled learning experience,
including two Friday field trips, is made possible by a new grant.
Summer sign up for returning members will begin April 6th
(Mon.-Fri. from 3-6 at the Boys & Girls Club). New member signup will begin from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 17 and continue
Mon.-Fri. from 3-6 p.m.. until all spots are taken. May 27 will be
our first day and our final day of summer will be Tuesday, August
11. We have 3 payment options this summer so please read this
carefully.
1. Early Bird Discount (payment* due by April 30)- $335 for
the first child and $285 for additional children living in the same
household
2. Regular- (payment* due by May 27) $365 for the first
child and $315 for additional children living in the same household
3. Convenience plan - At registration- Payment* of $125
for the first child and $85 for additional children living in the same
household will be due. You will sign a bank draft agreement
including a voided check on your account. Bank drafts of $125
per child will be drawn on your account of on May 15th and June
15th for a total of $375 for the first child and $335 for additional
children living in the same household)
* The $25 annual membership fee will be due at sign-up
for all payment plans. Payment may be made by cash, check
or credit card with the exception of the convenience Plan which
requires the May 15th and June 15th payments to be made by
bank draft.)
If you have any questions, please call the Club at 665-4466.
MONTEVALLO BRANCH OF AAUW EVENTS IN APRIL
On Wednesday, April 8, at 4:00 p.m. at Eclipse Coffee
and Books, the Montevallo Branch of AAUW will host an
annual celebration of Alabama Authors whose works
address issues of special concern to women and their
families. This year’s topic is the experience of families living
in the mining communities of our area. Presenter Norman
McMillan will discuss The Path Was Steep, a memoir by
the late Sue Pickett. According to Suzanne LaRosa of New
South Books, “Sue Pickett was a coal miner’s daughter
who became a coal miner’s wife and dealt with coal mine
bosses throughout the Appalachian South -- especially
her native Alabama. The dramatic central episode in her
account is a March 1934 stand-off between striking miners
and the mine owners. Suzanne Pickett was first published
when she was eleven years old on the children’s page
of the Birmingham News. She later wrote short stories
and articles that appeared in Weird Tales Magazine, and
worked for many years as a reporter and columnist for the
Centreville Press, which serialized five of her books. The
Path Was Steep is funny and moving in equal parts and
evocative of the culture and time.”
Respondents will be Professor Jim Day and Mr. Henry
Emfinger, Director of the Aldrich Coal Mine Museum. The
respondents will provide historical information on the
background and context of coal mining in the area. Cheryl
Patton will co-host the event.
On Thursday, April 23rd, at 6 p.m. in Reynolds Foyer,
AAUW will host a Reception and Awards Ceremony for the
recipients of AAUW Senior Awards and AAUW Scholarships.
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CHAMBER OFFICERS
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Executive Director
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MOORE BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE
Moore Brothers Automotive LLC is located at 3919 Highway 25 in
Montevallo. Open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM and
Saturday by appointment only, we provide thorough automotive repairs,
oil changes, filters, transmission fluid and cooling system maintenance
services. Moore Brothers is an authorized dealer for top name brand
tires such as Mastercraft, Cooper, and Toyo. Our new Bluetooth Wheel
Alignment System will keep you running straight and life to your tires.
Owned and operated by Jim and Obie Moore. Visit our website at
moorebrothersautomotive.com Phone 205-665-1099. “You Drive It, We
Fix It”
HE
IS
RISEN!
EASTER SERVICES
Maundy Thursday Service—7:00pm
Easter Sunday
Sonrise Service—7 am
Sunday School—10 am
Morning Worship—11 am
Spring Creek
Cumberland Presbyterian
Church
3411 Spring Creek Road—Montevallo 35115
WWW.springcreekcpchurch.org