Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Hueytown High School Softball 6A Championship - Thursday, May 16 - Lagoon Park, Montgomery

Go Gophers!  Congratulations to Hueytown High School's Softball team!   They won the North Central Regional at Tuscaloosa's Sokol Park on Saturday, May 11th.  As  the North Central Regional winners they will go to the State 6A Championship in Montgomery on Thursday, May 17th.

The softball championship series is scheduled for Thursday-Saturday at Montgomery's Lagoon Park, with 2A, 4A and 6A champions awarded Friday, May 17 and 1A, 3A and 5A champs awarded Saturday, May 18.   So make your plans to be in Montgomery on Thursday!

Schedule:
Thursday, 5/16/13   Hueytown vs Pelham,   10:30 am, 3 pm & 7 pm (if needed)
Friday, 5/17/13        Winner's bracket final,   9 am
Friday, 5/17/13        6A Championship,         4 pm

Area High School Graduations - 2013

Congratulations to the Classes of 2013!   Graduation schedules:

Hueytown High School
Thursday, May 23rd, 7 pm
Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham

Oak Grove High School
Thursday, May 23rd, 6 pm
Stadium, 9494 Oak Grove Parkway

Pleasant Grove High School
Thursday, May 23rd, 7 pm
Alabama Theatre in Birmingham

"Cruise In" to Hueytown Saturday, May 18th

Hueytown's next "Cruise In"  will be Saturday, May 18th beginning at 6 pm.  No fee to show or attend.  Come hungry - there are plenty of restaurants in the immediate area.  

Cruise In Location:  River Square Plaza
                                 Hueytown, Al.  35023

Restaurants:

Mexican:   Speedy's
                  275 Forest Road
                  Hueytown, Al.  35023
                  Phone:  205 744 4659

Family/Southern:  Home Plate Diner
                             2780 Allison-Bonnet Memorial Drive
                             Suite 106
                             Hueytown, Al.  35023
                             Phone:   205 744 8855

Hot Dogs:    Gus's Hot Dogs
                     224 Brooklane Drive
                     Hueytown, Al.  35023
                     205 491 8565

BBQ:            Uncle Sam's
                     3043 Allison Bonnett Memorial Drive
                     Hueytown, Al.   35023
                     205  491 1333

Fast Food:    Arby's
                     KFC
                     McDonald's

Hueytown Chamber of Commerce & City of Hueytown 2013 Annual Dinner Recap

The 2013 Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce / City of Hueytown Annual Dinner was held on Thursday, May 9th.  The evening began with a Social Hour for networking and seeing friends.  We were honored to have Miss Alabama 2012, Anna Laura Bryan, in attendance and our Emcee.  Anna Laura relayed her work with P.A.W.S. for Autism: People and Animals Working
Side-by-Side
 along with her Autism platform plans once her Miss Alabama reign is complete.

Our dinner speaker, Coach Scott Cochran, Strength and Conditioning Coach of the University of Alabama, provided a great motivational talk instrumental for all attendees.  In addition Coach Cochran relayed his daily focus to prepare athletes not only for the gridiron, but also for life beyond football.

Please consider the annual dinner next year!  Membership in the Chamber and residency is not a requirement to attend.

2012-2013 Award Winners:
Teacher of the Year:    Leslie Hinton, Special Education - Hueytown Elementary School
Business of the Year:   McDonald's - Hueytown
Citizen of the Year:      Steve Ware - People's Chapel Funeral Home
City of Hueytown Employee of the Year:       Barry Smith, City Services
Scholarships:                Matthew Porter & Cassidy Ragland

Congratulations to Kidz Zone Christian Academy!

Another Chamber member makes a business milestone - Congratulations to Kidz Zone Christian Academy on their one year anniversary! 

Kidz Zone is located at 750 Allison Bonnett Memorial Drive, Suite A, Hueytown, Al.  35023

Contact telephone:  (205)  335-0899

Friday, May 10, 2013

This week at Hueytown High School ......

SOFTBALL:
Event:         Class 6A Regional Tournament
Dates:         Friday, May 10,      5 pm & 8 pm
                     Saturday, May 11, 11 am
Location:    Sokol Park, Tuscaloosa
           
Support our softball players in the Class 6A Regional Tournament. They play Tuscaloosa County on Friday. May 10 at 5:00 p.m. at Sokol Park in Tuscaloosa.


FISHING:
Event:       State Championship Fishing Tournament
Dates:       May 10 & 11
Location:   Lay Lake

The HHS Fishing Team qualified three teams for the State Championship Fishing Tournament, which will be held on May 10-11. This two-day tournament will be held on Lay Lake.

Hueytown High School Football Spring Game, May 18, 2013 @ 7 pm

Ready to see some football?  Then be at the new Hueytown High School Football Stadium Saturday, May 18th.   Hueytown will host Oxford for the Spring Game.   Game admission is $6 and Parking is $5. 


Event:          Hueytown High School Spring Game
Date:            May 18, 2013
Time:           7 pm
Location:     HHS Football Stadium

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Band Fundraiser - Mattress Sale - Saturday, May 11, 2013

Need a new mattress?  Then stop by the Hueytown High School Band Room on May 11 and purchase a new mattress. Why are there mattresses in the band room?   The HHS Band is holding a mattress sale fundraiser. The mattresses are discounted 30% to 60%  and the price range is from $199 to $2,000.  Although the mattresses are significantly discounted, these are FIRST QUALITY - TOP OF THE LINE mattresses.  The mattresses can be delivered within two weeks for a $ 50 delivery charge

The sale will be held Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.  For more information please e-mail Mr. Lipscomb  or Mr. Poe


Event:         Mattress Sale Fundraiser
Location:    New Hueytown High School Band Room
                   15th Street Road
                   Hueytown, Al.  35023
Date:           Saturday, May 11
Time:          10 am - 5 pm


Sunday, May 5, 2013

Chamber Banquet: Miss Alabama 2012-2013 and Coach Scott Cochran, Strength and Conditioning Coach, U of A: May 9th


Tickets are going fast for the upcoming Chamber Banquet.  It is scheduled for Thursday evening, May 9th.  In addition to our speaker, Coach Scott Cochran, Strength and Conditioning Coach from the University of Alabama, we will also have in attendance the 2012-2013 Miss Alabama, Anna Laura Bryan.   Miss Alabama will be available throughout the evening to meet and greet. 

Anna Laura is a 2012 graduate of Samford University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design, and a 2008 honors graduate of Decatur High School.  Anna Laura is a talented and versatile vocalist and was a 4-time talent winner at the Miss Alabama Pageant from 2009 – 2012.  

Anna Laura’s personal community service platform is P.A.W.S. for Autism: People and Animals Working Side-by-Side.  She wrote and lobbied for Alabama House Bill 502 which addresses the need for service dogs in Alabama public schools.  She received 2 Resolutions from the State Legislature for her platform work and was also featured in USA Today.  
 
For tickets and questions please contact Rebecca at the Chamber:   205-491-8039
 
 
Date:           Thursday, May 9th

Time:          6:30 pm Social Hour
                    7:30 pm Dinner
 Location:    North Highlands Baptist Church
                    15th Street Road
                    Hueytown, Al.  35023
 
 
 

Friday, May 3, 2013

Hueytown High Cheerleader Fundraiser - Saturday, May 4th - Bob Sykes BBQ

After you have attended the Veteran's fundraiser and worked out at Fitness 1440  on Saturday, May 4th (see previous post),  come to Bob Syke's BBQ for lunch or dinner.  Bob Syke's BBQ is an award winning BBQ restaurant and Chamber member. 

Enjoy some really great BBQ and support the Hueytown High School Cheerleaders.  Our cheerleaders will be waiting tables at Bob Sykes BBQ for tips to earn money for summer camp. 

Date:         Saturday, May 4th
Time:        11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Location:  Bob Sykes BBQ
                  1724  9th Ave North (Bessemer Super Hwy)
                  Bessemer, Al.  35020
Phone:       205-426-1400

Wounded Veterans Ceremony - Fitness 1440 - Saturday, May 4th - 10:30 am

Please join the citizens of Hueytown as we honor all wounded veterans on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at   Fitness 1440 (2801 Allison Bonnet Drive).   Fitness 1440 is a terrific Chamber member and supports the community in many ways throughout the year. 

The gym opens for the fundraiser at 6 am.  The honor ceremony will begin at 10:30 am.  The ceremony is part of an all day fundraiser being held at Fitness 1440 for a veteran disabled in Iraq.  All service men and women will have free access to the gym throughout Saturday.  For more  information please call Fitness 1440 at 205-744-3333.

Date:         Saturday, May 4, 2013
Time:        Fundraiser all day;  Ceremony begins at 10:30 am

Location:   Fitness 1440
                  2801 Allison Bonnet Drive
                  Hueytown, Al.  35023
Phone:       205-744-3333