JUNE 2013

Summer has arrived. 
Watch out for children playing.

City of Pinson Park in the works
The June 6, 2013  meeting of the Pinson City Council agenda can be viewed below. (Click to enlarge)

 Among the highlights were:
* Offering of  a $500 reward for information into car thefts and break ins that have recently taken place in  surrounding communities since the close of school.
* Movies in May had to be held inside due to weather. Because of this money was lost on rental of movie projection equipment. Council is researching purchasing its own movie projection equipment for the City of Pinson.
* The cedar tree in Triangle Park will be decorated for the holiday season instead of purchasing a tree as has been done in the past.
* The library board has a vacancy which it will fill, now that Robbie Roberts has vacated the post and  holds Place 3 in his position as  Pinson City Councilor.
*Dedication of the Baird Tatum Cemetery will take place June 8, 2013 at 1:00pm. Because of parking restraints at the cemetery, those wishing to attend are asked to park at Restoration Church  located next to Mission Possible at 4496 Center Point Rd . You will receive further directions from someone there.

Pinson Park
Jane Ross, of Goodwyn Mills Cawood was on hand to display preliminary

illustrations of what the proposed Pinson Park could look like and the features within the park.  The park would be built in three phases . Phase I c/would include; event center w/ restrooms, parking lot, maintenance building, playground, service road,entrance sign, perimeter loop pathway,disc golf course,lighting. ( click photo to enlarge)

Proposed lay out of future Pinson Park

Asked about the length of time before completion of Phase I, the architect and Council estimated about 15 months.

After the presentation, Council agreed to have a planning meeting among members to tweak the outline of the park presented to them. Some items portrayed in the sketch may be eliminated or moved about.


Estimated cost of Phase I around $800,000



Plan and budget for Pinson Park



Plan and budget for Pinson Park

 Residents in attendance are excited about the upcoming park and its enhancement to the City of Pinson. Mayor and Council were given an ovation by attendees to show their gratitude for the work they have done to maintain and enhance the City of Pinson.

The next Pinson City Council meeting will be held June 13, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at Pinson City Hall.

 Pinson Public Library

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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 3^rd                 Brave

May 17^th              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

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

00~~Welcome to our new neighbors~~00

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January 26-April 15, 2013


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Jazz Band Festival

Presented by Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame at Carver Theatre

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.