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. (continued inside) 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 We Care For Your Family Like it’s Our Own! NOW DELIVERING Your Medications To Your Home For Only $2! • All prescriptions called in before 1pm will be delivered SAME DAY (between 3pm - 5pm) • 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 GIFT ITEMS • CHILDREN’S TOYS & ACTIVITIES 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. (Continued from page 1) • 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. 611 East Boundary Street Montevallo, AL 35115 6 Beds, 6.5 Baths MLS #:601497 $490,000 Susan Lehman KELLER WILLIAMS - METRO SOUTH 205-542-4011 [email protected] http://agent-76800.pages.tourfactory.com See the Virtual Tour! www.tourfactory.com/1184796 BUSINESS PROFILE CHAMBER OFFICERS Steve Gilbert Executive Director Courtney Bennett Executive Assistant SILVER BUSINESS PARTNER UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO PREMIUM CHAMBER MEMBERS BOB BUTTERWORTH ARGOS CEMENT LLC MONTEVALLO FAMILY DENTISTRY “For additional information about how to become a Premium Member, Silver Business Partner, Gold Business Partner, or Diamond Business Partner, contact Chamber Director Steve Gilbert!” 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
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