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Easter Egg Hunts around Town…

Looking for a big and exciting Easter Egg hunt for the little ones this year? Look no further, here is a rundown of what’s going on locally. If you know of one we can add, please leave us a comment! Happy Hunting!

Alabaster

Albert Scott Library

Easter egg hunt – enjoy story and music with Miss Spring in the mobile unit of the Albert Scott library and then hunt for eggs on the grounds. Wed April 8 10:30 for young children. Easter bunny will be there also.

Veteran’s Park

City of Alabaster City Wide Easter Celebration Sat. April 11 at Veterans Park on 119 (in ALABASTER). 9 a.m. start with games, inflatables and an egghunt Website

Gardendale

Moncreif Park

The second-annual night-time Easter Egg Hunt will be held April 4 at Moncrief Park behind the tennis courts. The event is free and there will be food, games and prizes. Bring your flashlight. ** no time listed for this event **

Mt Olive Road

The Great Egg Drop will take place April 4 on Mount Olive Road about 2 miles west of I-65. There will be inflatables and free drinks and snacks while we wait on the helicopter to arrive. The eggs will be stuffed with candy and many of them with certificates for prizes from local merchants. All kids are welcome! For more information and times call 631-4525 or visit www.church2911.com.

Black Creek Park

There will be a community Easter egg hunt on April 5 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Black Creek Park. This will include the egg hunts, games, pictures with the Easter bunny, a light hot dog supper and much more. This free event is sponsored by Gardendale-Mt. Vernon UMC, Call 631-7631

Helena

Amphitheater Park Old Town Helena

Saturday April 11th

Ages 2 & Under Egg Hunt 9:30A.M.

Ages 3 to 5 Egg Hunt 10:00A.M.

Ages 6 to 8 Egg Hunt 10:30A.M.

The hunts starts promptly on time. Please come early, so that your child will be able to get in line and hunt with their age group. There will be lots of fun for all, and many cute photo opportunities so bring your camera!

Homewood

Dawson Memorial Baptist

Saturday April 4th
11:00a – 1:00p
Families will enjoy pony rides, inflatables, rides, egg hunts, crafts, puppet, and ponies!
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Homewood Park

The Homewood Easter Egg Hunt is for toddlers up to twelve years of age. Children will hunt for eggs with children of their on age group. There is also a section for children with special needs.

Date: Saturday April 4, 2009
Time: Hunt begins at 11am sharp. It does not take to long for all of the eggs to disappear! Moon Walk, Train Ride and Merry Go Round will be available prior to and just after the event. Live music on the stage beginning at Noon.

Vestavia –

Wald Park

April 4 ~ EASTER EGG HUNT 10:30a.m. (ages 2-8)

KID’S ZONE FUN & GAMES 11a.m.-2p.m.

*April 5 ~ Rain Day for Easter Egg Hunt 2p.m.

Birmingham Mommy Goes Green! Get Your Green Bag On


All month long we’ll be featuring quick and easy (like really) ways to help Birmingham Moms go green (ok, it’s so easy it may be chartreuse).

Go get some greenbags if you haven’t already! They’re an easy peasy way to get your groceries in, more comfortable to carry than those dreadful plastics and a little (teensy) bit more chic! Not into the glowingly green bag? How about a more stylish alternative like these – you’ll haul more than your groceries around in these babies. Did we mention these were a great gift item as well? What? I can drop hints, right?

It's Gonna Be a Greener Month Around BirminghamMommy!

Hey Mommies, as if you didn’t know…it’s April! Ahhh…we celebrate our long awaited Spring, full of blooming flowers (ack! the yellow muck!) and fresh air (again with the yellow muck!) But we also celebrate our dear Mother Earth – and what a way to do it than honor our beloved planet with simple changes to make a big difference.

So, each week this month, we’ll be offering several tips to help you ring in for Earth Day 2009! Join us and let’s make a difference for Birmingham!

Imagination Library, free books for your kids!

We like to periodically remind everyone to make sure any children under 5 years old living in Jefferson County are enrolled in this amazing program.

Sign your kids up here.

A little about the program:
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a specially chosen collection of books designed to spark a life-long love of reading. Each participant receives an age-appropriate book each month in the mail until they reach five years of age. Enrolling a child is done at no cost to the parent; it is simply the gift of reading.

Thomas and Friends Live! On Stage


Call all choo choo lovers…Thomas and Friends Live! On Stage: A Circus Comes to Town is headed to the Magic City just in time!

The all-new 90-minute musical adventure Thomas & Friends™ Live! On Stage: A Circus Comes To Town is packed with audience singalongs, high-energy dancing and thrilling adventures. When Thomas makes a big mistake, all the engines on the Island of Sodor must work together to prepare for the exciting event under the Big Top as Thomas proves he’s a really useful engine once again. Along the way, Percy, James, Gordon, and of course Thomas, join with Sir Topham Hatt and the townspeople from the Island of Sodor to welcome a colorful cast of circus performers in an engaging story that demonstrates the importance of friendship and cooperation.

Where: BJCC
Dates: May 29, 2009 – May 31, 2009
Tickets available through Ticketmaster

It's Easter Bunny at the Zoo time!

Got to get in on this one before it fills up…Bring your family along to the Children’s Zoo for breakfast and photos with the Easter Bunny!

When: April 11th – 8am and 9:15am

Cost:
Members: 11yrs & up: $11, 4yrs-6yrs: $8, 1yrs-3yrs: $4, Infant: FREE

Non-Members: 11yrs & up: $16, 4yrs-6yrs: $11, 1yrs-3yrs: $6, Infant: FREE

Call 205.879.0409 to register.

Special Beatrix Potter Story Time – Pottery Barn

Join us for a very special story time celebrating the wonderful world of Peter Rabbit™.

We’ll be reading from Beatrix Potter classics and giving away a free Peter Rabbit™ growth chart.*
This special Book Club event will be held
at all Pottery Barn Kids stores on:
March 24 and March 31
from 10 am – 10:30 am

Bargain Carousel is coming up soon!


A 1000 family garage sale, Bargain Carousel has been labeled the “largest garage sale in Birmingham.” The Junior League of Birmingham’s Bargain Carousel provides shoppers with quality items at affordable prices.

The proceeds raised at Bargain Carousel are returned to the community through the Junior League of Birmingham’s 37 Community Projects.

Over 3,000 volunteer hours
Over 5,000 shoppers
Over 100,000 items for sale
Sale dates and times:
Saturday, April 25, 2009 – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm ($5 Cover Charge 8:00 am to 12:00 noon)
Sunday, April 26, 2009 – 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (ALL items 1/2 off!! – No Cover Charge)
Sale Location:
Belk Location, Century Plaza
Items on sale at Bargain Carousel:

Clothing
Infant Furniture
Toys
Appliances
Kitchen Items
Outdoor/Sporting Goods
Furniture
Electronics
Books
Linens

Fairy Time at Aldridge Gardens

The Fairy Garden opens for families to build fairy houses. Get the Secret Map to the site at the Gate House. Story at 2:00, then it’s time to build. Bring some natural materials such as twigs, pine straw, feathers, pebbles, flowers, shells, acrons, sweetgum balls, etc. Check in with docent.

Children must be accompanies by adults

No Charge/Donations Appreciated- Check in with docent upon arrival. (This is one event you may want to call ahead about)

When: March 22, 2009

Time: 2 pm

For more information, jump here

If you haven't heard…Twilight DVD goes on sale tonight!


Moms, lock up your daughters….and well, husbands, lock up your wives (if we’re really being honest here.) Twilight hits stores tonight at midnight on DVD! The contributors here will be waiting in line for our copy, but we count ourselves in as true Twerds!