JANUARY 2013

Happy New Year

A New Year's resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other. ~Author Unknown

Living History at Turkey Creek


As part of its ongoing public education programs @ Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, BSC's Southern Environmental Center is partnering with Turkey Creek Long Rifles on a series of Living History demonstration weekends in 2013. These family friendly events feature story telling, cooking, flintlock musket simulations, and much much more. For additional information, contact TCNP Manager Charles Yeager. (copied  from bsc.edu)

Pinson Purchases Property
The city of Pinson has plans to purchase the property behind Rite Aid, Big 10 Tire and Winn Dixie. Value of the land is  $700,000.  Pinson will purchase the land for $262,000. There are certain stipulations regarding the property. Read more about this land deal at City of Pinson receives clean audit, plans to purchase prime real estate

Pinson planning 20-acre park that would include trails, amphitheater, Frisbee golf click link for more information


Pinson City Council Meeting

Thursday, January 17

6:30pm Pre-Council
7:00pm City Council Meeting

Pinson City Hall

4410 Main Street
Pinson, AL 35126
205) 680-5556



Pinson Library
On Wednesday, January 16, 2013, the computer system for all libraries in Jefferson County will be down for the day for maintenance.


This means the public computer at all libraries, as well as access to the catalog, eBooks and audio downloadable items, and databases will not be available. However, we will be open and you will still be able to check items out. (copied from the Pinson Library Face Book page)

DECEMBER 2012


Rudd Middle School Theatre Department will have their Dinner Theatre on December 22, 2012, with dinner beginning at 6:00p.m. and the play beginning at 7:00p.m. The play will be “The Greatest Christmas Pageant Ever.”


Rudd Middle School is located at 4526 Rudd School Road; Pinson, AL 35126; (205) 379-5300

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The next Pinson City Council Meeting takes place;


Thursday, December 20

6:30pm
Pre-Council

                                                      7:00pm
                                                      City Council Meeting
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The Recycling trailer is still available and located in its original location on Pinson City Hall property. Often asked is, “What items are acceptable for the recycling trailer?” An article taken from the Turkey Creek Facebook page answers this question.

Confusion about Recycling Trailer

By Charles Yeager TCNP

Thank you Pinson, for making the Recycling Trailer such a huge success! Since May of this year, volunteer workers have taken a full trailer to be recycled every week. This unexpected outpouring of support has been wonderful. However, there has been some confusion about what items and materials are accepted. On each receptacle, guidelines for acceptable materials have been posted. Please, take a moment and review those so that we can successfully recycle the items brought to the trailer. When unsorted or unacceptable items are deposited, they will not be recycled and they make the task of delivery more difficult. Here are some quick guidelines to go by:

Accepted Paper: Cardboard and Office paper ONLY (no food contaminated items or wet paper)

Accepted Plastic: Plastic bottles and Jugs

Aluminum Cans only; no steel cans (can food or dog food cans)

DO NOT BRING: Plastic Bags, Aluminum Foil/pans, or Styrofoam

We realize that the trailer fills up quickly, but please, do not leave items outside of the trailer. Also, as a space saving effort, please, crush boxes, cans, and plastic containers.

Every week, volunteers happily take time out of their week to deliver your recycling items. Please support their efforts by using the trailer responsibly and properly. Your support will go a long way towards making the difficult task of delivering your materials much easier. If you have any questions about accepted materials, or would like to help with this effort, please, send an email to cyeager@bsc.edu

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ACTIVITIES AROUND JEFFERSON COUNTY

• Craft a Christmas Cottage. Drop by Irondale Library anytime during open hours and we'll supply the materials for this fun holiday craft. Take it home or let us add it to our Christmas Village display. Any cottages left on display may be picked up the weekend of December 29 and 30. This activity is Free Phone: (205) 951-1415 

• Tot Time with Mrs. Eve: Gingerbread Houses at Avondale Library  Dec 10, 2012 . Gingerbread Houses 1, 2, 3. Gingerbread houses are so yummy. Calling all architects, this week we are making gingerbread houses that are fun to look at and really good to eat! Tot Time is a special storytime filled with stories, songs, and crafts for 2 to 4 year olds with a caregiver.  24-hour advance registration required. FREE  10:30 a.m.  Phone (205)-226-4003

• Birmingham Science Cafe: Discover the Ice Age in Alabama at Hart and Soul Coffee. December 11, 2012. A Science Café brings the general public face-to-face with scientists in the comfortable atmosphere of a neighborhood hang-out. Join other science geeks (or science novices) for an exciting presentation, lively discussion and a little science trivia. All Science Cafes are free to the public and no science background is required! During the Birmingham Science Café on December 11th the topic will be “Ice Age in Alabama” presented by Jun Ebersole, McWane Science Center Collections Manager. Phone: 205-871-4420   
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  Samford Planetarium Presents 'Star of Bethlehem', December 10-December 14, 2012 The popular multimedia presentation, "The Star of Bethlehem," will be shown nightly December 10-14 in Samford University's Christenberry Planetarium. The hour-long show will begin at 7 p.m.    The presentation addresses evidence that could explain a natural cause of the famous star referenced in the New Testament gospel of Matthew.
  Admission is free. All ages are welcome, but the show is more suitable for age 8 and above.
• Christmas Bird Count at Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve December 15, 2012  at 8:30 am. Jamie Nobles, bird enthusiast from the Birmingham Zoo, will lead us on the Christmas Bird Count bird watching hike. Winter is a perfect time to see birds because of the lack of foliage on the trees. This hike is open to all levels of birders, from beginners to experienced, and all levels in between. Not only will we identify birds by sight, but we will also learn the common calls of several birds. The hike is a moderate level.  Please bring binoculars, if you have them.  Ruffner will have a limited number on hand for those who do not own binoculars. FREE.  Phone: 205-833-8264
  
• Art Break - Good Tidings to You Birmingham Museum of Art Dec 18, 2012 at 12:00 pm (Tue)  Join us for these special 20-30 minute talks and if you stay for lunch at Oscar’s, they’ll even throw in dessert! What could be more Rockwell inspired than printing your own holiday card? Take a break from your day to tap into your creative side and craft a holiday card with your own unique style! Free. Phone 205.254.2565

  
• Sloss Furnaces Friday Night Walking Tour
  
  
  Dec 14, 2012 at 8:00 pm (Fri) - Duration 1:00hrs
  
  Dec 21, 2012 at 8:00 pm (Fri) - Duration 1:00hrs
  
  Ever wondered what Sloss is like a night? Join the Sloss Furnaces Staff for a rare night time tour of the site. Fun for the whole family. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight! Free, but reservations suggested. Space is very limited!
  
  Phone: (205) 324-1911
  
  
  

NOVEMBER 2012

October 6th presented itself as a cool crisp autumn morning. Neighbors rose early to ready themselves for the Heather Pointe Community Yard Sale. Though competing with numerous yard sales in the surrounding area, neighbors stated that they received some yard sale traffic. Some yard sale customers were on their way to the Butterbean Festival and took a detour to check out the offerings in Heather Pointe.

Photos from October's yard sale.

Outcome of runoff election

According to al.com  George (Robbie) Roberts won  city council place 3 in the October 9^th run off election.

Remember our Veteran's

Veterans Day in 2012 is on Sunday, the 11th of November.

In the United States, Veterans Day is usually observed on November 11. However, if it occurs on a Sunday then the following Monday is designated for holiday leave, and if it occurs Saturday then either Saturday or Friday may be so designated.

In 2012, Veterans Day falls on a Sunday, so Monday, the 12th of November is considered a federal holiday.

Thanksgiving is November 22, 2012

Pinson Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony will be held November 30, 2012, 7:00pm at Triangle Park. There will be cookies , hot chocolate and Christmas music performed by local school choirs.

Christmas Parade  in Pinson takes place December 8, 2012 at 2:00 pm. The parade begins at Pinson Valley High School and continues down highway 75 South to Triangle Park. Interested participants may fill out and submit a form to Pinson City Hall by December 3, 2012.

East Pinson Valley Recreation Center opened November 3rd. It has an Olympic size swimming pool, a gymnasium, an exercise room, meeting rooms and other amenities. Before becoming a recreation center, the building was the home of the Jefferson State Community College Physical Education Department.