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 9th 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.
