Santa to be escorted through Hueytown on Christmas Eve!

Grab your hot chocolate and spiced cider! Barring inclement weather or other emergency related issues, Santa will be escorted through Hueytown on Christmas Eve by the Hueytown Fire and Police Departments. Approximate start time is 6 pm.

Merry Christmas!

Stay tuned for the 2013 Miss Hueytown Pageant!

Currently your Hueytown Area Chamber is wrapping up 2012.   Planning is underway for the 2013 Miss Hueytown beauty pageant. Our beauty pageant will be held in early 2013.  Our pageant is beauty only, no talent or additional categories.  If you are interested in participating in the Miss Hueytown beauty pageant and would like to be added to the information notification list, please send an email to the Chamber by clicking HERE and include 'Add to Pageant Notification List' in the subject line.

Please note:  The Miss Hueytown pageant is a NO GLITZ pageant with appropriate age attire.

Registration Fee:   $ 50
Ages of participants:  5 yr to 21 yr old
Optional Miss Photogenic judging:   Yes, fee $ 10
Attire:   age appropriate, no glitz


 

2012 Hueytown Christmas Parade Winners!

Thank you to all of the 2012 Hueytown Christmas Parade participants, the City of Hueytown, residents and all that lined our streets for the Christmas Parade.   A tremendous amount of work was expended to build the floats, develop skits, practice routines and to coordinate the parade.  We had a great time!  If you weren't able to join us either as a participant or to watch the parade this year, please plan to do so next year.  We continue to grow each year and participants are not limited to the Hueytown Area. 

The following are the 2012 Hueytown Christmas Parade winners.  Parade entry contacts can coordinate with Rebecca at the Hueytown Area Chamber to receive their award.   Office Phone:    205 491 8039

Floats:
   1st Place - Hueytown Police Department (tie)
   1st Place - North Highland's Pre-School  (tie)
   2nd Place - Trails at Tannehill

Vehicles:
   1st Place - Heavenly Child Daycare
   2nd Place - Allied Waste

Equestrian:
   1st Place - Oglesby Stables
   2nd Place - K&R Stables

Walking:
   1st Place - Twirl with Genie
   2nd Place - Corky Bell (Fairfield)

Hueytown Christmas Parade line up information

For  Hueytown Christmas Parade participants:

• Lineup numbers and location information have been provided to the person who submitted the parade entry.  If you are in the parade but not the person who submitted the parade entry, please contact your entry point of contact for your line up number and location.
• IMPORTANT:  In order for the Parade Director and Judges to view the entry number along with correct description by the Master of Ceremonies, Parade entry line up numbers must be written on a full size paper/card (8.5 x 11) and placed on the left side of the windshield.
• Entry check-in will be at the Old Chamber Office located at Gilmore Stadium.  There will be no phone available at the entry check-in location. 
• Line up times: 

          - 18 wheelers Floats:   7 am-7:30 am
          - Floats:   8 am - 8:30 am
          - Vehicles/Walkers:   8:30 am
          - Equestrian:     may begin to unload at 7:30 am at pre-identified horse location. 
                        All horses must be at their designated loading/unloading spot no later than 9 am.
                        All waivers/licenses must be signed prior to lineup or they will not be allowed
                        into the parade.

NOTE:   Line up lists have been posted at both the old Chamber location (formerly at Gilmore Stadium) and the new Chamber office (City Hall Annex - next door to Hueytown City Hall)

Christmas Open House, Saturday, 12/08/12: Prissy Jane's

Be sure to stop by Prissy Jane's Christmas Open House after Hueytown's Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 8th.  The Open House is from 10 am to 6 pm.  Events planned for the day include refreshments, terrific sales and drawings. 

Prissy Jane carries fashion and children's clothing, accessories, jewelry, purses, bags, luggage, locker items, key chains, gift items, unique Alabama and Auburn items, etc. They also provide item personalization.    See Facebook for photos of some of their items:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Prissy-Jane/242843013442

Prissy Jane 
Address:    1285 Hueytown Road
                   Hueytown, AL 35023
Phone: (205) 497-7701

Pancakes and a Parade! Saturday, 12/08/12, Time 7am - 9:30 am

This will be easy to remember:   Park & Pancakes pre-Parade at Pleasant Ridge!  

On Saturday, 12/08/12,  stop by Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church and get a pancake breakfast before the Hueytown Christmas Parade.  The cost is $5 and goes to the Youth's activities.  The annual Pancake breakfast is held in the Fellowship Hall at Pleasant Ridge.  The breakfast time is 7 am to 9:30 am.  This gives you plenty of time to park and stake out your parade spot!  If you aren't able to stay for breakfast, the Youth will appreciate your donation.

Date:  Saturday, Dec 8th
Time:   7a - 9:30 am
Location:  Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church
                1343 Hueytown Road
                Hueytown, Al.   35023
Church Phone:   205 491 3771

Hueytown Christmas Parade Application Deadline Extended to Tuesday, 12/04/12

The Hueytown Christmas Parade application deadline has been extended.  The final deadline for parade applications is Tuesday, 12/04/12.   Applications with payment may be brought to the Hueytown City Hall or the Chamber office if open.   Click HERE for the parade application.   Phone:   205 491 8039.

Hueytown's Christmas 2012

Here is a breakdown of Hueytown's upcoming Christmas activities. Please be sure to put them on your calendar and join us! 

Christmas Tree Lighting Service
Friday, November 30th at 7:00pm
Stadium Park at Gilmore Vines Stadium

Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 8th at 10:00am
Grand Marshal:   Shanisty Myers - CBS 42 News

along with: Miss Hueytown 2012 - Laney Binion
and the Hueytown High School Marching Band
**Parade applications may be found by clicking HERE or on the Hueytown Chamber website.  Submission deadline has been extended.

Christmas Eve

Keep your eyes and ears open - Santa and the Hueytown Fire Department will be visiting many Hueytown neighborhoods on Christmas Eve!

Services for Hueytown Fire Chief David Williams

It is with extreme sadness we relay the passing of Hueytown's Fire Chief David Williams, husband of Rebecca Williams, Executive Director - Hueytown Chamber of Commerce. 

Chief Williams' viewing will begin at 5 pm CT on Tuesday, Nov 27 and service on Wednesday, Nov 28 at 11 am CT.  Viewing and service to be held at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, 1343 Hueytown Road, Hueytown, Al.  35023.  Phone: 205-491-3771

A memorial fund has been established at Regions Bank in honor of Chief Williams.  Donations may be made at any branch over the next 90 days.

City of Hueytown Christmas Tree lighting ceremony: Friday, 11/30/12

Its that time!  The City of Hueytown in conjunction with the Hueytown Chamber of Commerce will conduct our Christmas tree lighting this Friday, Nov 30th at 7 pm.  This is a free, citywide event.  The program will consist of music from Hueytown High School along with other Christmas activities.  Please join us for hot chocolate, terrific music and the opening of our holiday season.  And you never know who will magically appear to take all our Christmas requests!

Chamber office closed through Friday, 11/30/12

The Chamber office will be closed the week of November 26th.   If you have questions regarding the Chamber Christmas Parade, please leave a voice message on 205 491 8039.  Parade applications may be found on the Hueytown Chamber website and also by clicking HERE. 

Christmas Parade fee is $ 25 and due on Friday, 11/30/12.  Checks payable to:   Hueytown Chamber of Commerce.    They can be mailed to:  Hueytown Chamber, P.O. Box 3356 Hueytown, AL 35023

UPDATE:  The parade application deadline has been extended to Tuesday, 12/04 no later than 12 noon.

 

Don't forget to shop local Small Businesses!

Saturday, Nov 24th is Small Business Saturday.  A $25 credit for shopping at a small business through American Express.  Check their website for more information:  American Express

We want you to shop LOCAL small businesses.  Here in Hueytown you will find several great stores for your everyday needs along with for your Christmas shopping.

Books From Deb's (carries a large variety of books, offers special ordering service,
                                  book signings, book readings)
Address: 111 Sunset Drive
Hueytown, Al. 35012
Phone: (205) 497-9990

Carousel Ceramics   (variety of ceramic items, all holiday decorations, classes,
                                     firing/painting of items)
Address:    3106 Allison Bonnett
                  Hueytown, Al.  35023
Phone:       (205) 277-9850
Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/CarouselCeramics
 
Dabb's Florist (floral arrangement, home decorating)
Address:      3135 Allison Bonnett Drive
                    Hueytown, Al. 35023
Phone: (205) 491-7224
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dabbs-Florist/134545266621877?sk=info

Hutstuff Gift & Gallery (carries a fantastic variety of glassware, jewelery, 
                                         Alabama/Auburn and Hueytown items)
Address:    900 Brooklane Drive
                  Hueytown, AL 35023
Phone:       (205) 491-8295

Prissy Jane  (carries fashion clothing, children clothing, accessories, purses,
                       bags, luggage, locker items, key chains, gift items, etc.
                       Does personalization)
Address:     1285 Hueytown Road 
                   Hueytown, AL 35023Phone:        (205) 497-7701
Facebook:    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Prissy-Jane/242843013442

Taylor Bug's Consignment  (carries a variety of baby, children clothing, pajamas,
                                              maternity items, toys for babies and children)
Address:      1355 Hueytown Road
                     Hueytown, Al.  35023
Phone:          (205) 491 -2849
Facebook:     https://www.facebook.com/TaylorBugsHueytown

Hueytown Hardware (carries a large variety of hardware items,
                                    also has a large online store with ship to store or delivery)
Address:        3284 Allison Bonnett
                      Hueytown, Al.  35023
Phone:    (205) 491-1626
URL:      http://hueytown.doitbest.com/home.aspx

Weldon Pharmacy (carries gift items, glassware, pharmacy, online refills,
                                compounding, medical supplies, vaccinations)
Address:        1280 Hueytown Road
                       Hueytown, Al.    35023
Phone:            (205) 491-2805
Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/weldonpharmacyinc

Mrs Deanna's Kindergarten invites YOU! Tuesday, Nov 20, 2012

You are cordially invited to lunch on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at Mrs Deanna's Kindergarten to help her students help others!  

The students of Mrs Deanna's Kindergarten "Small Hands Ministry" invite you to join them for grilled hamburgers, hot dogs and baked items.  The proceeds from their lunch will go to help raise funds for children's Christmas charities.  If you aren't able to stay for lunch, they will be glad to accept a donation or make you a 'go' plate.

Date:   Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Address: 106 Brooklane Drive
                Hueytown, Al. 35023
Phone:     205-306-5227

(Located next door to another Chamber member:   Cute & Classy Dog Salon)

2012 Hueytown Christmas Parade: Saturday, Dec 8

We would love to include you along with your group in the Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce 2012 Christmas Parade.  It will be held Saturday, December 8th with a start time of 10 am.   

The categories of participation are:   Equestrian, Float, Vehicle and Walker. The theme for the 2012 Parade is   ''Walkin' in a Winter Wonderland".   There are restrictions for the entries and items for distribution.  Please contact Rebecca at the Chamber if you have questions.

Please keep in mind all parade entries must be submitted and paid by 12 noon CT on Friday, November 30th. The entrance fee is $ 25.00.    You can download the application form by clicking HERE

Congratulations to Princeton Baptist Medical Center!

We in the western area of Jefferson County are benefited by one of the best medical centers in the state - Princeton Baptist Medical Center!    And the public is invited to celebrate the grand opening of the Princeton BMC East Expansion on Tuesday, Nov 13, 2012 @2 pm CT at the new East Expansion entrance. 

Princeton recently completed their 3 year, $ 57 million investment, expansion construction project.  Not only has the expansion provided a beautiful building, larger rooms and a new chapel in the round, the expansion includes sixteen over-sized surgery suites, two more procedure rooms featuring the latest technology and other state of art upgrades.

Expansion of the new Surgery Department includes the addition of a Multi-Specialty Imaging suite that features Alabama’s first Artis ZEEGO multi-axis imaging system by Siemens. This leading-edge robotic technology allows surgeons to perform vascular and radiological images directly in the operating room.

Also included in the Surgery Department expansion is the Sterile Processing Department which features a unique state-of-the-art sterilization command center.

Know before you GO (and vote!)

Please exercise your right to vote on Tuesday, November 6th.  It is extremely important and yes, your vote definitely counts!

Not only are we voting on the next President of the United States, there are multiple amendments on the ballot.  So know before you go!  Know your polling location and know about each amendment. 

Not sure of your voting location and about the amendments on the ballot?  This link will help you:  Alabama Votes     You will be able to find a link to your polling place information approximately midway on the front page.  

The link to the amendments information is also on the front page in a red outlined box entitled "View Proposed Constitutional Amendments".   Each amendment contains a hyperlink to the Act that details the proposal. 

Time Change! Time Change! Fall Back - November 4th

TIME CHANGE

Yes, its time to fall back and regain that hour of sleep you lost in the spring!  Be sure to set your clock back an hour before you go to sleep Saturday night, Nov 3rd.  Time change is Sunday November 4th.

Scholarship Program: American Legion

In high school and looking for scholarship opportunities? Here are two options from the American Legion of Alabama:  

• Are you a legal resident of Alabama and a son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter of a veteran that served our country during times of war?  Do you plan to continue your education in the state of Alabama?   Then you are eligible for an $ 850 scholarship provided by the American Legion of Alabama.  Be sure and note all items needed for a complete application and deadline.  Also confirm your school of choice since awards can not be transferred.  Applications must be RECEIVED no later than April 1, 2013.  Incomplete applications will not be assembled or considered.   Click to be taken to their website:   American Legion Scholarship  
• 2013 Alabama American Legion Oratorical Contest. Program consists of a Prepared Oration with the subject on a phase of the Constitution of the United States which will give emphasis to the attendant duties and obligations of a citizen to our government. Assigned topics for 2013 are noted at the program site: American Legion Oratorical Contest  

Hueytown Area Chamber's Christmas Parade: Saturday, Dec 8, 2012

Make your plans to be in the Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce 2012 Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 8th!   We have the largest parade in Western Jefferson county.  The categories of participation are:  Equestrian, Float, Vehicle and Walker.   Theme for the 2012 Parade:    ''Walkin' in a Winter Wonderland".

All parade entries must be submitted by 12 noon CT on Friday, November 30th.  The entrance fee is $ 25.00.  Please contact Rebecca in the Chamber office with questions:   205 491 8039

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The Chamber is 'a Twitter'!

Yes, we are expanding and want to spread the word about everything around the Hueytown Area!   For quick updates on Hueytown Area happenings, follow the Chamber on Twitter:   @HueytownChamber

Be sure to send us your information!  We want to spread the word about eveything all around Hueytown!  Remember, we have members in Bessmer/McCalla, Concord, Oak Grove, Pleasant Grove along with Hueytown.

Small Business Saturday - November 24, 2012

It's November and another Small Business Saturday will be here shortly!  What is Small Business Saturday?  It is a day between Black Friday and Cyber Monday specifically for small business shopping! 

We are going to add "LOCAL" to the description - Saturday Nov 24th is for Local, Small business shopping.  So mark your calendars to shop "SMALL LOCALLY" on Saturday, November 24th.  

Why Shop Locally?   Shopping local gives you a great variety of items compared to the mall and internet.  It gives you easy access to the store, you know what you bought, you do not have to wait for deliveries and you don't have to contact a shipper to return an item and wait for a credit! 

Also there is a direct community link and benefit.  For our sports teams and community efforts, large non-local corporations do not support an area.  Their contributions are provided at a 'national' level.  When we need to rebuild fields or obtain new equipment, our local businesses provide the assistance.

Keep in mind, when you shop locally, you are helping your neighbor work, employ others and contribute to the support of your city and schools!  Did you know that for every $100 spent in locally owned independent stores, approximately $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures?   When that same $100 is spent in a national chain, approx $43 stays here, and if you spend it in another city or online at a non-local website - none of your money stays home.

SO - shop small and local on Saturday, November 24th (and ALL year long)!

Alabama New Business workshop - Dec 10, 2012

The Alabama Department of Revenue periodically hosts new business workshops across the state.  In case you missed the recent workshop in Birmingham, another workshop will be available in Tuscaloosa during December.

Workshop participants receive a brief, but comprehensive overview of Alabama taxes that will enable a business to begin operating with a clearer understanding of its tax obligations.

The workshops cover state tax information topics including employer withholding taxes, state and local sales taxes, property taxes, business licensing requirements and Alabama's child labor law. An overview of Alabama's business tax electronic filing programs will also be presented.

Each workshop is approximately one hour long. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled workshops. Email Contact: ADOR Questions? Call the Taxpayer Service Center: 205 733 2749

Date:        Monday, December 10, 2012
Location: Tuscaloosa Public Library, Main Branch
                  The Rotary Room 2nd floor
                  1801 Jack Warner Parkway 
                  Tuscaloosa, AL
Times:      3:00 PM &  6:00 PM
For Workshop Information please call:    (205) 759-2571 ext.242.

Final Varsity Home Football Game - Thurs, Nov 1 @ 7 pm

Don't miss the final Varsity footbal home game tomorrow night - Thursday, Nov 1!  It starts at 7 pm Ct.   Let's turnout and show our students how much we appreciate all their work this season. 

Remember:  WHEN we win  - our Senior 2012 class will become the winningest class in HHS history!

Hueytown vs Walker County: New Hueytown High School Stadium
Date:  Thursday, Nov 1
Time:   7 pm

Go Gophers! 

Thank you for a great 10k/5k & Fun Run!

Thank you to everyone that participated in and helped support Hueytown's 10K/5K & Fun Run!   It was a great event and we look forward to another in 2013.

Thank you to our great city for the services support.  Without Hueytown's City Services, Police and Fire cooperation we would have been unable to provide the wonderful secure route.  Also, thank you to our terrific sponsors  and volunteers from Fitness 1440, Alabama Telco and Rural Metro.  They provided terrific registration, race and route support.

Thank you too to our local businesses for their support!  Their donations for the race winners and door prizes along with their cooperation helped enhance the event.  Please be sure to stop in as soon as you can and support their business!      

• Bright Star:                (205) 426-1861
• D's Talmale's:             (205) 491-3333
• Premiere Cinema's:     (205) 428-4404
• Prissy Jane :                (205) 497-7701
• Southeastern Business Services:       (205) 491-9557
• Speedy's Mexican:     (205) 744 4659
• Uncle Sam's BBQ:     (205) 491-2345
• Vinnie Vito's New York Italian and Steaks:  (205) 477-8486

Early Registration Ends soon for the Hueytown 10K/5k Race Walk & Fun Run!

Early Hueytown 10K/5K Race registration with a reduced entry fee ends Oct 11.  To insure your shirt is available the day of the race, please register before the day of the run!   You can register online at:   www.HueytownRace.com   or by mailing/bringing the form by the Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce.  Form is available via the link below.   Application can be mailed to:  Hueytown Race, PO Box 3356, Hueytown, Al. 35023

Questions? Please call Rebecca at the Chamber:   205 491 8039

Hueytown Race Application

Click here for Facebook Link

Race Date:   Oct 13, 2012
Start Time:   8 am Sharp
Location:      Hueytown Elementary School
USATF Certified Course

Coming to the Hueytown area from Out of Town and need info?

Call the Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce for any questions on the area's businesses and opportunities.  Our membership includes Hueytown along with businesses in Concord, Oak Grove and Pleasant Grove.  We can give you the scoop on our Chamber events along with our member's restaurants, shops and even directions!

Chamber Office number:  205 491 8039

Address: 1320 Hueytown Road (next to City Hall)
                Hueytown, Al. 35023

Link to:   Chamber map

McFootball Night Fundraiser: Hueytown McDonald's - 9/25/12

Come to the Hueytown McDonald's on Tuesday, Sept 25th from 5 pm to 8 pm and support Hueytown's football program!

McFootball Night is a fundraiser for Hueytown High School Football where the football program receives 25% of all food sales during that time.

This is one of the fundraisers performed to help our kids participate in extracurricular activities.  Thanks to football fundraisers, the HHS Quarterback Club is able to provide nice uniforms, cleats, practice apparel, camps, along with pre- and post-game meals to the players.  The Club is working hard to provide the very best in facilities and equipment for our players and coaches. 

Link to HHS Quarterback Club

HHS 2012 Football Schedule: Varsity & JV

Come out this Friday and support the school, team, band and cheerleaders.   They are working hard this year!   And Business Community - don't forget to call the Chamber about our 'Paint the Town Purple' contest for Homecoming week!  Chamber:  205 491 8039

Link to:    Hueytown Quarterback Club
Link to:    HHS Football Traffic & Parking Map
Link to:    HHS Football Stadium

2012 Hueytown High School Varsity Football Schedule

8/30/12	Pell City		7:00
9/7/12	Hoover*	Home	7:00
9/14/12	Tuscaloosa County*		7:00
9/21/12	Hillcrest*	Home	7:00
9/28/12	Pleasant Grove	Away	7:00
10/05/12	Minor*	Away	7:00
10/12/12	Northridge*	Away	7:00
10/19/12	Bessemer City* (HC)	Home	7:00
10/25/12	Jackson Olin*	Away	7:00
11/01/12	Walker	Home	7:00
	*Region Games HC- Homecoming

2012 Hueytown High School Junior Varsity Schedule

9/10/12	Walker		6:00
9/17/12	Tuscaloosa County	Home	6:00
9/24/12	Hillcrest	Away	6:00
10/01/12	Pleasant Grove	Home	6:00
10/08/12	Minor	Home	6:00
10/15/12	Northridge	Home	6:00
10/22/12	Bessemer City	Away	6:00

Chamber Luncheon - Wednesday, Sept 19 @ 12 noon

The Hueytown Area Chamber and City luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept 19, 2012  at 12 noon CT.   The luncheon will be held in the new City Hall Annex (formerly the Senior Citizens center), next to City Hall.   Chamber membership is not required.  Donation of $5 for the Scholarship fund is requested.

Address:   1320 Hueytown Road (next to City Hall)
                  Hueytown, Al.  35023

RSVP or Questions:  Please contact Rebecca at the Chamber, 205-491-8039.

 

Hueytown Race 10K/5K set for Oct 13th... Registration is open!

Registration is open for Hueytown 10K/5K Race and Walk!  The 2012 Hueytown Race is scheduled for Saturday October 13. Start time: 8 am.    You can register using the form or through Active.com. 

Our race is one of the few area 10K runs and we are USATF certified!  For those that prefer to walk and want to do less than a 10K,  come on and join us.  The 5K is approximately 3 miles.  We have a large group of walkers each year that participate in the 5K portion.  We also have a Fun Run for the kids directly following the end of the race.  ALL race participants (runners and walkers) receive a technical dry-fit shirt!  Winner of each category will receive awards.  Door prizes will also be awarded throughout the event.   If you have a team or club that's great!  If you want to test just yourself - great too! Bring your friends, family, dress in your favorite team colors, wear a funny hat, whatever gets you to it!

Our run/walk is sponsored by the Hueytown Area Chamber along with the City of Hueytown, Fitness 1440, Alabama Telco CU and Rural Metro. 

In the meantime, get your feet moving! Remember you do NOT have to be a runner - we have a large number of walkers. If you are interested in volunteering with the race, please click HERE to contact the Race Director Lisa Coleman of Alabama Telco CU.
Link to Registration Form click HERE

Stay tuned - Paint the Town Purple 2012: Oct 15-19

Area Businesses:   mark your calendar for HHS's  homecoming week of October 15-19, 2012, stay tuned to the Chamber Chat blog and the Chamber's Facebook site  -- we are planning another Paint the Town Purple contest!  Put your thinking cap on and start planning your business's decorations.  Hueytown will be playing the Bessemer City Tigers.

Fitness 1440 providing free Health Fairs for area businesses!

Help your and your employees bottom lines and provide them with another health benefit!  And to make it better - the benefit is free to 25 area businesses.  

 

Fitness 1440 (formerly IronWorks) has developed a terrific opportunity for the area's local businesses to help their employees focus on their health.  Now through Sept. 15^th, 2012,  Fitness 1440 is giving away 25 Health Fairs  specialized for your business. 

Each Health Fair includes:

·        10 Day trial memberships for your entire staff

·        An “On Site” or “In Club” health screening including body composition, flexibility, blood pressure and spinal check

·        90 minute weight management seminar with healthy snacks

·        2 Personal Training sessions for each participant

·        A Fitness 1440 jersey

So come on…enjoy this fantastic Health Fair and trial membership package.  The business health fairs are booking quickly.  Call Fitness 1440 today at 744-333 to reserve your spot!

Fitness 1440
Address:   2801 Allison-Bonnett Drive
                 Hueytown, Al.  35023
Phone:      205-744-3333; fax 205-744-0599
URL:        www.Fitness1440.com/Hueytown

Welcome New Member: Carousel Ceramics and Pottery! Ribbon Cutting 8/30/12

The Chamber welcomes its newest member:    Carousel Ceramics and Pottery!    Ribbon cutting and Grand Opening is on Thursday, 8/30/12 at 3 pm. 

 

Feed  your artistic side with a ceramic or pottery project.  Need a unique birthday or shower party activity?  Carousel has what you need.  Be sure to sign up for Carousel's art events!  Carousel has a large amount of premade, ready to paint items plus owner Brenda Duckett will work with you to develop your own.  With the fall and holidays around the corner, Carousel has all you need to paint and fire your items.   Carousel has greenware plus all the supplies you will need to complete ceramic and pottery projects.  Contact Brenda at 277-9850 or send a email to carouselceramics@gmail.com

 

Carousel Ceramics and Pottery

Owner:      Brenda Duckett

Address:   3106 Allison Bonnet Memorial Drive

                   Hueytown,  Al.  35023

Phone:      205-277-9850

New Member Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting: Mrs. Deanne's Kindergarten - Sat, June 30, 10 am

Welcome to Mrs Deanne's Kindergarten - another new Hueytown Area Chamber member!   Join us in welcoming Mrs Deanne's to the Chamber on Saturday, June 30.  The Grand Opening and ribbon cutting will be held on Saturday at 10 am.  Be sure to sign up for the upcoming 2012-2013 school year.  

Address:   106 Brooklane Drive
                  Hueytown,  Al.  35023
(next door to another Chamber member:    Cute & Classy Dog Salon)

Area JeffCo School Links and Information

Although the kids are out of school for summer break, there are still activities needed in order to prepare for the upcoming school year.  There are registrations, schedule pickups, practices, summer reading and more!   To continue improving our schools, parents and volunteer participation are needed!   Here are links to the Hueytown Area schools along with other information. Note:  Link to school site is activated by placing cursor on the school's name.   (Information provided via links from Jeffco School sites.)

              School                                    Phone
Concord Elementary                          205 379 3150
Hueytown Elementary,                       205 379 4100
North Highland Elementary                 205 379 4950
Hueytown Middle                               205 379 5150
Hueytown High                                  205 379 4150
   Link to High School Registration
Oak Grove Elementary                        205 379 2450
Oak Grove High                                  205 379 5000
Pleasant Grove Elementary                 205 379 5200
Pleasant Grove Middle                        205 379 5280
   Link to PG Middle School registration
Pleasant Grove High                           205 379 5250
   Link to PG High School Registration

When registering your child be sure to provide the originals of:

• Student's Birth Certificate
• Student's Blue Immunization Card
• Student's Social Security Card
• Proof of Residence - mortgage/lease AND gas/electric bill - (must include name of parent)
• Parent's Drivers License with current address

* If your student is 2nd party please contact the schools for additional requirements.

Community meeting with Hueytown's Police and Fire Departments: Friday, June 15th @ 7 pm

Drug use is on the rise in all communities and heroin is a particularly dangerous substance impacting our teenage children.  Our community is on the forefront to stop its growth in the Hueytown area.   In order to stop its growth we need the community's participation.

On Friday, June 15th at 7:00pm, the Hueytown Police Department, in conjunction with the Hueytown Fire Department, will host a meeting to discuss issues associated with heroin addiction. The meeting will be in the Council Chamber at the Hueytown City Hall.   We encourage everyone, especially those with teenage children, to attend and participate in this discussion as it will be an informational and beneficial event for you as a parent and/or citizen of Hueytown. 

Questions?   Please contact Rebecca at the Chamber:  205 491 8039

Hueytown 10K/5K race on the horizon! Date - Saturday, Oct 13, 2012

Take your running (and walking) shoes out and 'get the move on'!  Plan to be a part of the Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce's 2012 Hueytown 10k/5k Run-Walk this year.  The 2012 Hueytown Race is scheduled for Saturday October 13.  Start time:  8 am.

The run/walk is sponsored by the Chamber along with the City of Hueytown, IronWorks, Alabama Telco CU and Rural Metro.  Our run consists of a 10k USATF Certified Course and a 5k event.    We also have a 1 mile fun run for the kids directly following the end of the race.  

In the meantime, get your feet moving!   Remember you do NOT have to be a runner - we have a large number of walkers.  If you are interested in volunteering with the race, please click HERE to contact the Race Director Lisa Coleman of Alabama Telco CU.

Book's From Deb's: Saturday, June 1 - Anniversary celebration & book signings!

Join us at Books from Deb's on Saturday, June 1 for their store anniversary.   The celebration begins at 8 a.m. and ends around 2 p.m.  Be sure to bring the kids and enjoy the refreshments along with children's activities.

There will be story readings and book signings by area authors Angie Troncolli and Delilah Fondren.   Come talk to the authors and hear background on how they wrote their books.  You may also get some 'helpful hints' on how to write one too!

Keep in mind Books from Deb's is a great summer resource and when school begins in the Fall.  They have the reading lists needed along with information for the new year.  They will order and have shipped anything wanted to the store.

REMINDER:   Father's Day is coming up in June!   Saturday is a great time to pick up his gift!

Books from Deb's
Location:  Behind the former Iceberg restaurant
111 Sunset Drive
Hueytown, Al.  35023

Phone: 205 491 9990

Congratulations to Taylor Bug's Consignment - 2012 Parent's Choice Award - Birmingham Magazine

As we keep saying 'great things continue to happen in Hueytown'.   Congratulations go to Taylor Bug's Kids Boutique and Consignment, a Hueytown Area Chamber member!  Taylor Bug's is one of the 2012 Parent's Choice Award winners listed in the May 2012 issue of the Birmingham magazine.  Taylor Bug's category is 'Best Consignment'.  

This is a great acknowledgement of  Taylor Bug's, their service and the quality of items they carry.   The Parent's Choice Awards were determined this spring when over 4,000 people responded to an online survey produced by Birmingham Magazine and Alabama Baby & Child  magazine.    Click here to access Taylor Bug's Facebook site and see their daily specials.

Taylor Bug's Kids Boutique & Consignment
1355 Hueytown Road
Hueytown, Al.  35023
Phone:   205 491 2849

website:   www.TaylorBugs.com

Ribbon Cutting for City Auto Sales, Thursday, 5/17/12

City Auto Sales has moved to a new location in Hueytown.  Lets make them feel welcome in their new home - and see some great cars!   Come visit their new showroom at 3075 Allison Bonnett Drive (next to McDonalds')  on Thursday, May 17th, 9:30 a.m. for their ribbon cutting ceremony. 

City Auto Sales
3075 Allison Bonnett Drive
Hueytown, Al.
205-744-1119

Mother's Day is special in Hueytown!

We all know our mothers are wonderful and unique!  And to find that special, unique gift - shop here in Hueytown.  Our stores have just what you need.  Save your gas and time!

Crystal? Brighton Jewelry?  Alabama or Auburn everything?  Go to Hutstuff on Brooklane Drive, 205-491-8295

Looking for that specialty purse or jewelry?   Prissy Janes   Shop in person or place an online order and pickup in the store.   They are on both Facebook and Twitter

Looking for clothing and accessories?  Taylor Bug's   See their daily specials on Facebook.

Flowers delivered?   Dabbs Florist/Weatherford House: 491-7224, www.dabbsflowershop.com

Cards, specialty glassware? Weldon's Pharmacy

Books and specialty items?  Books from Deb's, www.BooksFromDebs.com, 205-497-9990

Have you promised some renovations?  What about a power tool, building supplies, outdoor furniture or something fixed?   Hueytown Hardware, 205-491-1626, http://hueytown.doitbest.com/home.aspx

What about a trip?  Get your motorhome and travel trailer road ready!   R V Shop on Brooklane, 205-497-1886

2011-2012 Hueytown Award Recipients

The following are the 2011-2012 award recipients honored at the recent City of Hueytown/Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce Award Banquet.   Please congratulate them and let them know how much they are appreciated in our community!

• Business of the Year:      Alabama Telco Credit Union
• Citizen of the Year:         Clay Rickles
• Emergency Dispatchers of the Year:

         Holli Bolton
         John King
         Marisa Myers

• Firefighter of the Year:         Jeremy Ray Heard, A.O.
• Police Officer of the Year:    Officer Todd Easterwood
• Scholarships:                 

         Courtney Rebecca Alvis, Hueytown High School
         Katherine Leigh Boyd, Hueytown High School

• Teacher of the Year:      Christy Hayes - Hueytown Elementary

Paul Finebaum to speak in Hueytown on May 3rd

Please join sports fans and our business community on May 3rd in welcoming Paul Finebaum to Hueytown at our annual Chamber banquet!  Ken Lass will be our Master of Ceremonies.  The banquet is open to all, you do not need to be a chamber member to attend.  

Date:           May 3, 2012
Time:          6 pm Reception
                    7 pm Dinner
Tickets: $ 30.00

Location:     North Highland Baptist Church
                    4851 15th Street Road
                    Hueytown, Al. 35023

Phone:         Chamber - 205 491 8039

Hueytown's Mayor Baumann on Fox 6 at 12 noon, Friday, 4/27/12!

Tune your TV to Fox 6 at noon Friday, 4/27/12.   Join Hueytown's Mayor Delor Baumann and Ron Cook of Cook's Catering as they create a delicious Cook's Catering dish on air.

Test drive a Ford on Saturday, 4/14/12 at the new HHS and earn $ 20 for the school

So you've always wanted to 'drive 'em crazy' at school?   Here's an easy and FUN way to do it plus help Hueytown High School!    Saturday, 4/14/12, come to the new HHS on 15th Street Road and test drive a new Town And Country Ford.  

We need as many test drives as possible on Saturday, 4/14/12!  Each test drive earns HHS $20.    Additionally we are in competition with Pell City High School for some more good things.  The school with the most test drives receives $ 6,000  AND a $ 1,000 scholarship.

Get there and drive!  The fundraising event is over at 4 pm so get there soon!

HHS Baseball Schedules through April

Still have more great Hueytown Baseball!    Here is the schedule through April 2012.  All 2012 home games are played at the HHS baseball field on Forest Road.

Varsity Schedule through April:

04/03/12    McAdory                    Away       6:30 pm
04/06/12    Pleasant Grove           Away-PG Sportplex                 4 pm & 6:30 pm 
04/07/12    Northridge/Hewitt-Trussville     Away - Northridge        11 am & 1 pm
04/10/12    Fairfield                      Away-Willie Mays Park           4 pm & 6:30 pm
04/12/12    Gardendale                 Home       7 pm
04/13/12    McAdory                    Home       4 pm & 6:30 pm
04/14/12    Mortimer Jordan/Erwin     Away     11 am &  1:30 pm
04/16/12    Walker                        Home       4 pm

04/20-21    State Playoffs Rnd 1
04/27-28    State Playoffs Rnd 2
05/04-05    State Playoffs Rnd 3
05/11-12    Semi-Finals
05/17-18    Finals


JV Schedule through April:

04/02/12     Mortimar Jordan        Home      4:30 pm & 6:30 pm
04/03/12     McAdory                   Away       4:00 pm
04/05/12     Pleasant Grove          Away       4:00 pm  & 6:00 pm
04/11/12     Pinson Valley            Home       4:00 pm & 6:00 pm
04/12/12     Gardendale                Home       4:30 pm
04/16/12     Walker                       Home       6:00 pm

City Maps available for purchase

We have received our shipment of the new city of Hueytown maps.  They are available for purchase at the Chamber's new office location - next to the Hueytown City Hall in the former Senior Citizen's center.  Cost of each map:   $ 2.50

Chamber's Address:
1320 Hueytown Road
Hueytown, Al. 35023

Phone:
205 491 8039

Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet - May 3, 2012

Please make your plans to attend the 2012 Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet on May 3rd.  Tickets are $ 30.00. 

At the banquet we will present our annual scholarship to the Hueytown Area student along with awards for the Citizen and Business of the Year, the Teacher of Excellence, the Firefighter and Police Person of the Year plus the Dispatcher.  It will not be all business though!   Our special guests will be Paul Finebaum, Author and Media Personality.   Ken Lass of CBS42 will be our Master of Ceremonies.

Date:           May 3, 2012
Time:          6 pm Reception
                   7 pm Dinner
Tickets:      $  30.00

Location:   North Highland Baptist Church
                   4851 15th Street Road
                   Hueytown, Al.    35023

Phone:        Chamber - 205 491 8039

Nominations now being accepted: Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, Teacher of Excellence

Each year we present several awards at the annual Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet.    The awards are to recognize and celebrate those in our area who continually provide fantastic support to our community.  We need to know who you feel are deserving of recognition and an award.

Please take some time and provide input to the Chamber on who you feel should be recognized as Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year and a Teacher of Excellence for the Hueytown Area.  Attached are forms for use in submitting your suggestions.  

For clarification and assistance, please contact Rebecca at the Chamber:  205 491 8039.

GopherHole - Saturday, March 31st - Brooklane Community Center

Its that time of the year again!  For those looking for true arts and craft items, come to the GopherHole on Saturday, March 31st.   You will be able to find many unique and specialty items.

Location:  Brooklane Community Center
                  Hueytown, Alabama   35023

Time:   9 am - 3 pm

HHS Baseball schedule through March 2012

Spring means baseball!  Come out and support Hueytown High School's great baseball teams!   All 2012 home games are played at the HHS baseball field on Forest Road.

Varsity Schedule through March:

3/27/12     Pleasant Grove              Home     6:30 pm
3/30/12     Fairfield                         Home     4:30 pm
3/31/12     Milwaukee-Lutheran       Home     1:30 pm & 4:30 pm


JV Schedule through March:

3/26/12     Oak Grove                      Away     3:30 pm & 5:30 pm
3/27/12      Pleasant Grove              Home     4:00 pm
3/29/12      Mortimer Jordan             Away     4:00 pm & 6:00 pm

Time Change 3/10/12 - Spring Ahead!

Reminder: get ready Saturday night - Sunday morning (March 10-11) for Daylight Savings Time!  

Remember:   Spring Ahead!    

Be sure to advance your clocks an hour before you go to bed Saturday night.

Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce office is moving!

As the Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce roster grows, so do the needs on our office.  We are  in the process of moving from our current location to 1320 Hueytown Road (next to the Hueytown City Hall), in the vacated Senior Citizens Activity Center.  The phone, email and Post Office mail address will remain the same.  However, our new physical address will be 1320 Hueytown Road, Hueytown, Al.  35023.

In order to complete the move our offices will remain closed until March 15th.

New location:     1320 Hueytown Road
                           Hueytown, Al.  35023

Postal Mail:         PO Box 3356
                           Hueytown, Al.  35023

Phone:                205 491 8039

Hueytown High School Alumni Association Annual Breakfast: Saturday, March 10, 2012

The Hueytown High School Alumni Association's annual breakfast will be held on Saturday, March 10th at 9:00 AM at the new Hueytown High School lunch room.  You do not have to be a member of the Alumni Association to attend the breakfast.   There will be tours of the  new high school and the HHS Band Boosters will have a table set up to sell cookbooks and receive donations. 

Currently the HHS Alumni Association consists of 603 members. Not only graduates are invited to become members of the HHS Alumni Association.  If you attended HHS at anytime, are a former teacher, new to the community or are a Gopher supporter, you are invited to join HHS Alumni Association.  The Alumni association consists of people proud of our school and community.  They want to help all Hueytown area students succeed in school and life.

The goals of the Alumni Association are to further the name of Hueytown High School, promote positive activities for the students, recognize and help with needs for the school, students, and programs. 

Over the past several years the following have been accomplished by the Alumni Association: 

• Scholarships
• Annual Breakfast
• Sponsor of the "Blast from the Past"
• Purchased school signs for the school and Gilmore-Vines Stadium
• Purchased stage curtains
• Purchased library books, band instruments, and more!

Questions?  Please contact Mike Simonton.

'Start Your Business' Seminar - March 12, 2012

Interested in starting a business?  SCORE resources can help you! 

The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) - Bham Chapter will hold a 'Start Your Business' Seminar on Friday, March 16.  It will be held from 9 am to 12 noon at the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham, address 1731 1st Ave North, Bham, Al. 

The information provided in the seminar will cover researching your idea and using the planning process.  Business Counselor Joe Primm will discuss location, legal structures, access to finanances, available tech assistance and preparation of a business plan (critical to a new business!)   Cost:   $ 25.   Please call 205-251-8139 for more information.