Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Bone Marrow Registry Drive - Princeton Baptist Medical Center- 10/27/10

Don't be afraid to be a match! Each year 10,000 Americans are diagnosed with life threatening diseases such as leukemia or lymphoma and are in need of a bone marrow transplant from an unrelated donor.  Please join Princeton Baptist Medical Center on Wednesday, October 27 for a bone marrow registry drive.   And don't forget to sign up for the door prizes and pick up some pre-Halloween goodies...

How do you get registered?   A simple mouth swab is all you need to see if you can help save a life!
Are there any requirements?   You need to be between the ages of 18-60 and be willing to donate to any patient in need who meets the criteria.

Date:   Wednesday, 10/27/10
Time:   7 am to 5 pm
Location:  Princeton Baptist Medical Center Private dining rooms on the first floor of the hospital
Questons:  Call Rebecca at the Chamber - 205 491 8039

Friday, October 15, 2010

Announcing the Paint the Town Purple Winners!

Votes are in for the 2010 "Paint the Town Purple" contest - a uniquely Hueytown activity!  This year’s competition resulted in the closest scores ever.

Each of our entries presented a unique view of Hueytown Homecoming.  Please make an effort to visit the businesses and admire the creativity of each of our participants. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating Hueytown High School's  homecoming!

1st Place Award - Beautyland
Theme: “Curl up and dye Cavaliers!”

2nd Place Award - Prissy Jane
Theme: “Power of Purple!”

Participating business were:
Agee Haircare Salon
1292 Hueytown Road
Owner:   Almeeta Agee

Beautyland
2603 15th Street
Owner:  Jill Manusco

Prissy Jane
1280 A Hueytown Road
Owner:  Shannon Roper

Ranco 1hr Cleaners
1371 Hueytown Road
Owner:   George Hudson

Weldon Pharmacy
1280 Hueytown Road
Owner:   Steve Weldon

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Don't forget the upcoming HHS PTA family events: Baseball vs Softball & an outdoor movie

Life's a Pitch - Baseball vs Softball game - Tuesday, 10/19/10
Movie in the Park:  The Blind Side @ Stadium Park - Friday, 10/29/10

For more details see the earlier article or please contact:  Jacglen Poole, PTA President, 205-432-8157 or 205-434-3036

Monday, October 11, 2010

Homecoming Week & Paint the Town Purple: Beginning Oct 11th

HUEYTOWN'S PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE WEEK BEGINS MONDAY, Oct 11th!

Judging Categories are expanded this year to include both residential and businesses. Please contact the Chamber office at 491-8039 or send an email to  hueyoed@bellsouth.net to register your entry!  Questions?  Review the  Paint the Town Purple flyer or contact the Chamber office for more details.  
Judging will be held on THURSDAY, Oct 14th with the winner to be announced at the Homecoming Bonfire Thursday evening.

ALL GOPHERS ALUMNI ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE HOMECOMING BONFIRE (to be held at Stadium Park )  

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Princeton Bapt Medical Center Hosting a free Breast Health Awareness Luncheon For the Community on Oct 14th!

Make plans to be at the Princeton Baptist Medical Center at lunch time on Thursday, Oct 14th.  They are hosting a Breast Health Awareness Luncheon for the community. The luncheon is being held in Haynes Auditorium on the hospital's campus and will begin at 11:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.

The luncheon will feature a presentation by Princeton's Breast Care Center Coordinator Julia Jones, a light lunch and a time of fellowship. For more information, contact the Princeton Breast Care Center at 205-783-7880.