Pumpkin Painting.

Want to turn a pumpkin into a work of art? Visit the Hoover Public Library this Saturday, October 17th at 10:30am. Bring in a fresh or craft pumpkin to decorate at the library, and have your pumpkin masterpiece on display.

If you can’t make it to the work shop on Saturday you can paint one at home. Pumpkins will be accepted October 17-29.

Each entry will receive a prize, a medal, and be entered into the grand prize drawing. The Drawing will be at 9 a.m. on October 30.

Call 444-7833 to register until Oct. 16.

* No Carving Please!

Pick your own flowers!


We all know about Pumpkin Patches, but if you’re looking for another way to get out and enjoy the fall weather, why not try a pick your own flower farm?

Brown’s Cut Flower Farm
is a 3 acre U-Pick offering over 70 varieties of flowers. If you’re coming out to pick it’s best to bring along a container and wear proper footwear, close-toed shoes, especially children. If we’re not here when you visit the farm an honor system is in place, prices are posted. If you want to know what’s in bloom or if you have other questions before your visit, please call: 205-410-5330.
Crops are usually available in March, October.
Open: Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm, Sunday 1pm to 6pm.
We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified.
Payment: Cash only.

Location is 530 Mountain Top Loop (located in Cook Springs), Pell City, AL 35128. Phone: 205 410-5330. Email: rhender@centurytel.net . Directions: take I-20, to the Cook Springs Exit, number 152, if coming from the Birmingham area turn right, if coming from the Pell City area turn left, onto Cook Springs Road, follow Cook Springs Road until it ends at Highway 78, cross Highway 78 to Mountain Top Loop, at the stop sign at the top of the mountain the farm is located on the right. Cook Springs Fire Department in on the left, farm is across from the fire department. When you take the exit, if you go straight for 1 mile, you’ve found us.

Halloween Dress Rehearsal Party with Disney!

Want to get an extra wear out of this years Halloween costume? Check out the “Dress up in Dreams” Halloween party at the Disney Store.

Bring all of your Princesses, Fairies and Heros for a costume parade, games and prizes. Free gifts for kids wearing their favorite Disney costume.

Disney Store, Riverchase Galleria.
Wednesday, October 21st
3:30pm – 5:30pm

*gifts available while supplies last for ages 3 and up.

Scrapbookers… Gypsy Demo!

Michael’s is offering a free Gypsy demo. It’s the future of scrapbooking, so don’t get left behind! October 11 & 25, 1pm – 3pm. Check the website for more information.

Fun at Michael's


This Saturday you can take the whole family to a Michael’s store to create your own pumpkin at the Great Pumpkin Event! It lasts from 10am-1pm and cost $5 per pumpkin. Supplies are included. Check the website for more information.

Imagination Library Extending Area!


Those of you who live in Jefferson County may already know about the great way to get free books, Imagination Library. Currently, it is only open to Jeff Co. residents. But we’ve learned that it is soon going to be opening up to the Anniston and Pell City areas as well!! So keep checking back to see!

Vulcan AfterTunes Reminder!

Don’t forget this Sunday is the 2nd of 3 weekends featuring live music atop Red Mountain at Vulcan park. It’s a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon in the city.

Click here for details from our previous post.

No school on Monday? Dinosaur Day at McWane!


Monday, October 12… School is out for Columbus Day, so head to McWane for some Dinosaur fun!


We’re having a prehistoric party all day! Join us for dino-mite programs including fossil making, pasta skeletons, coloring contests and even a dino egg hunt throughout the museum! See 80 million year old fossils that have never been seen by the public before including a giant Tylosaur skull! Roam in the Alabama Dinosaur exhibit and dig up prizes in the dig pit! AND even join children’s book character Danny’s Dinosaur from the book “Danny & the Dinosaur” for storytime science in Just Mice Size! Dress up in dinosaur clothes and get a prize!

All activities are FREE for members and included in cost of admission for non-members!

St George Middleastern Food Festival.

Celebrating the culture of the Middleast you will enjoy some music, dancing and of course, great food.

It’s a 3 day festival beginning Thursday October 8th. Rain or Shine you will be able to enjoy this festival, and if you don’t have time to stay, hit the drive thru for a quick in and out.

Serving Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Lunch: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Dinner: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Drive Thru –
Lunch 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Dinner 4:00PM – 7:00PM

Admission is FREE

Saint George Melkite Greek Catholic Church is located at 425 16th Ave. South. For more information, call 915-8051 or go to: www.saintgeorgeonline.org

Boo at the Zoo!


It’s back! The 18th annual, Boo at the Zoo. Wear your costume and catch a ride on the Graveyard Express and the Ghastly Carousel.

October 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30 & 31
5pm to 9pm

So much to do this year you can’t afford to miss out.

  • Ride every ride with our new “All-You-Can-Ride” $10 wristband – best deal
  • Trick or Treat Ghost Town
  • Grave Yard Express* (two trains operating to make sure lines move fast!)
  • Ghoul Skool
  • The Mad Scientist’s Loco Laboratory
  • Children’s Zoo Watering Hole
  • Animal Shows
  • The Misadventures of Sheriff Shortstuff* (an interactive theatrical production in the Auditorium
  • NEW! Alien Reptile Experience in the Reptile House*.
  • The Not-So-Scary Hallows Hayride*
  • Freaky Fun House*
  • Ghost Rollers*