Monday, April 8, 2013

APRIL 2013

Historic Old Rock Church being sold to City of Pinson
Solid Rock Church has sold its church and Triangle Park to the City of Pinson. Pinson purchased the property  for $875,000.  Plans for the property are undecided at this time.
photo credit: waymarking.com






Pinson City Council Meeting

April 18, 2013
6:30 pm
Pinson City Hall
4410 Main Street
Pinson, AL 35126



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January 26-April 15, 2013


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Jazz Band Festival
FREE Apr 12, 2013: 8 am - 6 pm (Fri)
Apr 13, 2013: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm (Sat)
The Carver Theatre will again play host to over 30 jazz bands as they compete for the title of Band of Distinction.  This is a free, fun, family event.
picture credit  Childcare Resources
EARTH DAYAPRIL 22nd
"Don't blow it- good planets are hard to find." Time Magazine
 
TEMPO - A Family Fun Festival
FREE Apr 13, 2013: 10 am - 2 pm (Sat)


A Family Fun Festival. The free public event – planned to offer families of all ages with unique entertainment, healthy food choices, bicycling activities, games and community resources – will engage the community in building awareness and promoting strong, healthy families. Plan now to bring the entire family to enjoy a day outside and a variety of local and international entertainment in beautiful Railroad Park.

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Lorax Project Earth Day Fun @ Ruffner Mountain Nature PreserveFREE Apr 21, 2013: 1 pm - 5 pm (Sun)

Join us for this family fun Earth Day celebration! Dr. Seuss wrote about environmental concerns in his book “The Lorax,” published in 1971, with a conservation message that still rings true today.

 

 

Earth Day at The Gardens @ Birmingham Botanical Gardens

FREE Apr 27, 2013: 9 am - 5 pm (Sat)

Over 40 earth-friendly exhibitors will have booths displaying family friendly activities and information.

copied from Magic City Connection Facebook page

Magic City Art ConnectionPresented by Foundation for Art and Cultural Connections
Apr 26, 2013: 10 am - 6 pm (Fri)
Apr 27, 2013: 10 am - 6 pm (Sat)
Apr 28, 2013: 10 am - 5 pm (Sun)

This award winning contemporary art festival and Top 20 Southeast Event celebrating its 30th anniversary April 26-28, 2013 transforms downtown Birmingham's Linn Park each year with its blast of fresh artistic talent, sights, sounds and aromas, drawing from a pool of artists who have been recognized locally, regionally and nationally in visual and performance art.







 


Friday, March 15, 2013

MARCH 2013

Weather Preparedness


The months of March and April are the peak tornado months in Alabama. The second peak is during the latter portion of October and the first part of November. This is not to say a tornado could not come about during any other part of the year as has been evidenced from past weather disasters. Are you prepared ?

Help protect your family against potential weather disasters and emergency situations by compiling an emergency supply kit.

The kit can be assembled over a five-month period on a weekly basis. Help protect your family against potential weather disasters and emergency situations by compiling an emergency supply kit. Perishable items should be changed or replaced every six months. For a list of items you may need click here.
The Dog Might Be Innocent

Most often when seeing garbage strewn about the first thought is that a dog has run amuck. It may not always be a dog or other wild animals. It may be a bird, namely crows.

Crows are naturally curious birds that are quite inventive when it comes to accessing trash cans and bags. The crows tear open the bags looking for food scraps as well as items to build their nests with. Crows will spread the trash out over the ground and make quite a mess in their search. To keep crows out of trash bags, you must use measures to scare the crows away and keep the trash bags properly sealed.

     


BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM OF ART

EVENT: 'HIPPO'N OVER TO THE BMA FOR SPRING BREAK FUN!'

HIP, HIPPO, HOORAY!

DATE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2013 - 10:00 AM

DURATION: 5 HOURS

The Museum is the place for FREE family fun this spring break! Stop by Bart's ArtVenture, Bart's Lair, or go on a scavenger hunt any day during your Spring Break-ation. Be sure to get your passport stamped!

10AM-1PM // Bart's Art Cart, games, and hippo activities!

10:30AM, 11:30AM, Noon // Three tour options to see our new family-friendly exhibition, Hip, Hippo, Hooray!

11AM and Noon // Bart's Books: Eleanor the Hippo Learns to Tell the Truth by Andy McGuire

1PM // Film: Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

Not on Spring Break until next week? Click here to find out all the fun we have planned for next Wednesday, too!


Wednesday, March 27, 2013

HIPPO'N OVER TO THE BMA FOR SPRING BREAK FUN! (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)

The Museum is the place for FREE family fun this spring break! Stop by Bart's ArtVenture, Bart's Lair, or go on a scavenger hunt any day during your Spring Break-ation. Be sure to get your passport stamped!

10AM-1PM // Bart's Art Cart, games, and hippo activities!

10:30AM, 11:30AM, Noon // Three tour options to see our new family-friendly exhibition, Hip, Hippo, Hooray!

11AM and Noon // Bart's Books: George and Martha by James Marshall and Maurice Sendak

1PM // Film: We Bought a Zoo


Known and Unknown Holidays In March


March 12th      Girl Scouts Day

March 16th      Freedom of Information Day

March 17th       St. Patrick’s Day
March 17th       NCAA March Madness Selection Sunday

March 25th       International Waffle Day

March 30th       National Doctor’s Day


March 31st        Easter

March is also Women’s History month
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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

FEBRUARY 2013

If you don't love yourself, you cannot love others. You will not be able to love others. If you have no compassion for yourself then you are not able of developing compassion for others.Dalai Lama


Pinson Public Library 

Pinson Library is having a book sale. The book sale ends Friday, February 8, 2013


Bean Sprouts Book Club  Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 4:00pm

Growing readers in elementary school are invited to join Mr. Keith for fun and snacks! This month's book is The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary. Stop by the library to pick up your copy!

Chair Yoga Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 10:00am

Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair, or standing using a chair for support. Come try it out! This is a FREE class!
(copied from the Pinson Public Library Facebook page)




Pinson City Council Meetings

Thursday, February 7

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

Thursday, February 21
6:30pm Pre-Council
7:00pm  City Council Meeting


FREE or ALMOST FREE

Family Day // Chinese New Year Celebration

February 9, 2013 , 10 am - 4 pm (Sat) FREE
Join us for a fun day at the Birmingham Museum of Art as we celebrate Chinese New Year: The Year of the Snake!

10:00 am - 2:30 pm // Extended Bart's Art Cart hours, and other art activities

2:30 pm // Family-friendly tour

3:00 pm // Student artwork reception

3:30 pm // Family film: Kung Fu Panda 2


Family Bird Walk

Presented by Birmingham Audubon Society and Birmingham Zoo
February 16, 2013

Free if you arrive by 8:00 am

The Birmingham Zoo will hold a variety of bird related activities for children following the bird walk. You, your children or grandchildren are sure to enjoy themselves as we search for our fine-feathered friends, and you’ll learn a thing or two about the GBBC process along the way



Over the next year, the city of Birmingham will be filled with events, exhibits, and people from all over the country celebrating 50 Years Forward. We hope you’ll join us for the 50th commemoration of the Civil Rights Movement’s most pivotal year, and walk in the footsteps of those brave souls who changed the world forever. Numerous  events are being held free of charge during the month of February. For more information  go to Birmingham Civil Rights  Institute



                                           HOLIDAYS

Feb. 2nd   Groundhog Day

Feb. 7th    Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbor Day

Feb. 8th    Boy Scout Day

Feb. 13th  Ash Wednesday

Feb. 14th Valentine's Day      

Feb. 18th   President's Day 


Reminder: Heather Pointe Association dues are due February 15, 2013