Wednesday, May 1, 2013

MAY 2013

MAY 2013

Last day of school for Jefferson County students is May 23, 2013
Last day of school for Birmingham City students  is May 24, 2013



Movies in the Park
Begins @ dusk on the field behind Solid Rock Church
May 3rd                 Brave

May 17th              Gnomeo and Juliet

PINSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Mark your calendars for the library's SUMMER READING KICK-OFF on Saturday, May 18th from 10am-12pm!!!

Join us for a Truck Party! Come see various vehicles, including a trash truck, construction truck, USPS vehicle - we will even have a pink Mary Kay car! All ages are invited to this FREE event! We will have activities, snacks and best of all - sign up for our awesome Summer Reading Program!!!

Summer Reading is not just for kids - we will have events, activities and prizes this summer for teens and adults, too!(reprinted from Pinson Library FB page)

Want to know what new movies  Pinson Library has?

For a list of new movies available for check out from Pinson Public Library go to their Pinterest Page     

Turkey Creek Nature Preserve   Presents Living History Programs

• Living History ProgramMay 18, 2013 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pmTurkey Creek Nature Preserve Main Gate1813 camp and demonstrations by Turkey Creek Long Rifles, Admission is $1


• Living History ProgramMay 19, 2013 at 9:00 am – 2:00 pmTurkey Creek Nature Preserve Main Gate1813 camp and demonstrations by Turkey Creek Long Rifles, Admission is $1    
Click the link for future dates.


Live country and bluegrass is performed by Cletus and the Ole Timers at Jack’s Restaurant in Pinson on Thursdays at 6 pm. Jack’s is located 4468 Center Point Rd. Pinson, AL 205-680-5225. Free








sponsored by Birmingham Public Library
 Join us for a community showing of the movie Bully.

May 9 at The Edge Theater

Movie times are 12 noon, 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.

Free tickets are available by calling 226-3610.

Tickets must be presented to gain entrance into the theater for each movie screening.

This compelling documentary follows students from public schools in Georgia, Iowa, Texas, Mississippi, and Oklahoma during the 2009–10 school year; it also follows the students' families. Forums at various local libraries with dates and times can be found by clicking the Bully link.

Do Dah Day  

The South’s craziest parade kicks off at 11:01 a.m. on the streets of Highland Avenue in Birmingham’s Southside. Then, spend the day in Caldwell and Rhodes Parks with friends, pets, arts & crafts, kid’s activities, and a lineup of great bands. Oh yes, we have plenty of food and beverages, and collectible Do Dah Day t-shirts.


copied fron Do Dah Day site

All proceeds benefit local animal charities.

Parade at 11:01 a.m.;

Festival in the park after the parade. May 18, 2013: 11 am (Sat) (reprinted from Dodahday site)

Farmer’s Markets      

Center Point Parkway Market
Reed-Harvey Park (335 Polly Reed Road)
Center Point, AL 35215
Thursday 1 Pm -5 Pm Open June 6- August 29


East Lake Farmers Market
7753 First Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233
Saturday 8 Am - 12 Pm May - October



Holidays in May

Cinco de Mayo                May 5th


Mother’s Day                  May 12th


Armed Forces Day          May 18th


Memorial Day                May 27th