Ribbon Cutting - SuperCuts - Friday, July 10

The Chamber continues to grow!  Please join us in welcoming another local Chamber member:  SuperCuts. 

Ribbon Cutting:  Friday, July 10th
Time:                  11 am CT

Location:  Suite 112
                  Publix Shopping Center
                  3014 Allison-Bonnet Memorial Parkway
                  Hueytown, Al. 35023
Phone:       (205) 497 9644

website:  www.supercuts.com

National Donut (Doughnut) Day, Friday, June 5th! Spend it at Daylight Donuts in Hueytown

National Donut (Doughnut) Day is Friday, June 5th, 2015.  No matter if you spell them as doughnut or donut, they are good at Daylight Donuts in Hueytown.

History of National Donut (Doughnut) Day:  It dates back to 1938 when it was started by the Salvation Army to raise money for the needy and to recognize their volunteers who had served donuts to soldiers overseas in WWI.

So remember your history and celebrate National Donut (Doughnut) Day at Daylight Donuts in Hueytown.  Enjoy a bag of doughnut holes, maybe an apple fritter or two, just don't forget to pick up a dozen glazed or chocolate covered doughnuts!  If you are in at lunch don't forget their sausage roll.

Daylight Donuts of Hueytown
2910 Allison-Bonnet Memorial Drive
Hueytown, Al.  35023
Phone:  (205)  538 - 5367

Memorial Day and Moment of Remembrance: Monday, May 25, 2015

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day and developed to honor the Civil War dead, is a day of remembrance for all those who have died in service of the United States of America. 

In 1868, Maj. Gen. John A. Logan of the veterans group - Grand Army of the Republic, declared that Decoration Day should be observed on May 30.  Gen. Logan’s order for his posts to decorate graves in 1868 “with the choicest flowers of springtime” urged: “We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance. ... Let pleasant paths invite the coming and going of reverent visitors and fond mourners. Let no neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic."

In 1971 Congress declared Memorial Day as the last Monday in May and to honor all those that died in all American wars and defending freedom.

To ensure the sacrifices of America ’s fallen heroes are never forgotten, in December 2000, the U.S. Congress passed and the president signed into law “The National Moment of Remembrance Act,” P.L. 106-579, creating the White House Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance. 

The National Moment of Remembrance encourages all Americans to pause wherever they are at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day for a minute of silence to remember and honor those who have died in service to the nation.

God Bless America! 

Change of venue for Hueytown High School's graduation: May 21st

The venue for the Hueytown High School Graduation has changed due to a faulty air conditioning system at the Boutwell Auditorium.  Graduation will be held at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC),  2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, Al. 

The ceremony will be held in the NORTH exhibition halls 1 and 2.  Start Time:  2 p.m. CT.

Guests may begin arriving at 1 p.m. and all graduates must be in line by 1:30 p.m CT.

Congratulations to the Class of 2015 and GO GOPHERS!

Univ of Alabama - Early College Credit Program for High School Students

Interested in earning college credit while in high school?  JefCoEd is partnering with the University of Alabama Early College's  Summer program.  This program is for students in grades 9-12 and is available both online and on-campus. Online courses are available 24/7.  Partial tuition scholarships are available.

For more information please attend the informational meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 14th from 6-8 p.m.  The meeting will be held at the McAdory High School Auditorium.  Any 8th grade students and/or parents are also welcome in order to learn more about future opportunities.

Click HERE to view more information or call UA Early College at 1-877-823-8759

Hueytown High School Spring Game: May 14th

You don't have to wait until the fall for football!  Hueytown High School's Spring football game will be held on Thursday, May 14th.  The Spring game will be away at Mountain Brook High School.  Hueytown's Varsity and JV will play in the game.   The game will begin at 7 pm.  Varsity will play the first three (3) quarters and JV will play the final quarter.   Mountain Brook High School is located at 3650 Bethune Drive, Mountain Brook, Al.  35223.

Go Gophers!

Hueytown 10K/5K Race - Walk and Fun Run: Saturday May 16th

To all those that said to 'remind me to sign up' - here it is...  Its time to sign up now  for the Hueytown 10K/5K Race - Walk and Fun Run !  Our race is scheduled for Saturday, May 16th.  Start time:  8 a.m sharp.  Race Day Registration:  7 a.m.   Remember - you do not have to be a runner, walkers are welcome!

You have through May 14th for a reduced registration fee.  The race will start and finish at Hueytown Elementary, 112 Forest Road, Hueytown, Al.  35023

Our race is one of the few area Certified 10K runs.  All runners/walkers will receive a quick dry technical t-shirt, goodie bag and eligible for after race give-aways!

Early Race Packet Pickup will be Friday, May 15th at Fitness1440 in Hueytown. 

There are several ways to sign up. You can sign up through:

• Hueytown Race Website:  www.HueytownRace.com  (download the application and return to the Hueytown Chamber office.  Phone (205) 491 - 8039)

• Through Active.com - click here

• Contacting the Race Directors:  Lisa Coleman  hueytown@alatelco.org  or  John Lemak  johnlemak@charter.net

Cost:

$ 15 Early Registration (Expires 4/15)

$ 20 Registration (Expires 5/14)

$ 25 Race Day Registration

Fitness1440 - Hueytown:

2801 Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

Hueytown, Al.  35023

Relay for Life - Hueytown: Relay is on May 8th, start time 6 p.m.

This week is the culmination of the Relay for Life events in Hueytown.  Please see their Facebook page for additional information.

T-Shirts:  The Hueytown area elementary schools have formed a Relay team and are selling t-shirts for their team.  They are a beautiful, soft turquoise and sizes are Youth S to Adult 3XL. Contact Normette Spradlin (205) 240-2089 for a t-shirt. 

BBQ:  Available from Reservoir Hogs competition BBQ team.  The menu will consist of pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, chicken on a stick, bacon knots, burgers, hot dogs, chips and soft drinks.

Friday, May 8:  Relay begins at 6 p.m.  There will be movies, an inflatable castle and food from D's Tamales and Reservoir Hogs. The Luminaria display will be at 9 pm and fireworks shortly afterward.

Need more information?  Please contact Matthew Porter, (205) 253 - 9862.

Relay for Life website:  www.RelayForLife.org/hueytownal 

Jena Large & Associates: Change of phone number

Jena Large and Associates, LLC has a new phone number.    Their new phone number is (205)  491 - 9557.   The previous number is now the dedicated fax line:   (205) 277 - 9097.

Jena Large and Associates, LLC  provide a variety of financial services for both businesses and individuals. They can assist you at not only tax time but through the year.  They are also  skilled in the areas of business consultation, payroll and project management.

Jena Large and Associates, LLC
3061 Allison Bonnett Memorial Drive
Hueytown Al.  35023
Office Phone:   (205) 491-9557
Fax:                  (205) 277-9097

Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce Dinner: Tuesday, May 5th

Join us Tuesday, May 5th for the 2015 Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce annual dinner.  Theme:  "Hueytown - A city of Pride, Progress and Patriotism"  Our guest speaker will be Congressman Gary Palmer, Representative 6th District of Alabama and our Emcee will be Janice Rogers of WBRC-TV Fox 6

During the course of the evening we will also present our community awards for the:  Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, Ellen Northcutt Educator of the Year and Scholarship.


Dinner tickets - Individual:  $   30
                        - Table of 8:  $ 220

Questions?   Please contact Rebecca at the Chamber: (205) / 491 - 8039

Hospitality Hour/Reception:  6 p.m.
Dinner:                                   7 p.m.

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

Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting: Outdoor Power Equipment of Hueytown, Friday, May 1

We welcome Outdoor Power Equipment of Hueytown to the Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce!  Join us in celebrating their business at their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Friday, May 1 at 11 a.m. 

Brent and Sherry Handley provide a great service and are here to help you with all your spring and summer power equipment needs.  They are located at 1931 27th Avenue, Hueytown, Al. 35023 (at the Y).

Outdoor Power Equipment of Hueytown
1931 27th Avenue
Hueytown, Al.   35023

Hueytown High School students attend UAB Cyber Security Camp

As computer security breaches grow, increased cyber awareness and skills are needed.  Recently UAB held their first Cyber Security Camp for high school students and two Hueytown students were selected to attend.  Congratulations Colby Redman and Steven Capleton!   Go Gophers!

See the full story on the ABC 3340 website:  http://www.abc3340.com/story/28779095/high-school-students-learn-how-to-catch-cyber-criminals

Driving Class at Hueytown High School: Monday, July 13th

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office will conduct a Teen Driving Course at Hueytown High School on Monday, July 13th. The class is FREE! This class is a hands on learning experience designed to demonstrate to our students the dangers associated with driving while distracted.   The only two requirements are: 1)  student is enrolled in a Jefcoed School, and 2) they have a valid Learners Permit or Driver's License the day of the class. Participants are asked to fill out an application available in the Main Office or from www.jefcoed.com/teendriving and return it to the main office as soon as possible.  Walkups the day of the class will be accepted if there are any spaces available.  Students should arrive no later than 8:15 a.m. They will also need to bring a lunch or snack.  For other teen driving class dates in the area, please check the website.

Completed forms can be faxed to 379-2330. If faxed, please be sure to indicate HHS (if that is where your student will attend) in the space provided.  

Questions?  Please contact Deputy McCreless, Jr., School Resource Officer
JCCLC West (379-4130)

Have you "herd"? Cow Patty Drop on April 25th

The night of Saturday, April 25th will be exciting in Hueytown!  Join us at Gilmore-Vines Stadium at 6 pm CT for the Cow Patty Drop.

You can win $ 5,000 if the cow patty lands in your square.  All proceeds to benefit the Hueytown High School football program.

For more information and tickets please call or text:   (205) 999-2418 or (205) 238-8587

Vote for the Best of Hueytown! End of voting Friday, 3/27/15

The Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce and Western Star are conducting the 'Best of Hueytown 2015' contest.   Vote for your favorite business! There are no voting requirements, you are not required to live in Hueytown or be a Chamber member.  The list of businesses are in the Western Star and listed in this Blog.

How to vote?  Several ways...
- Fax your favorites to the Chamber at (205) 491-7961 
- Call the Western Star with your vote (205) 424-7827
- Email the Chamber by clicking HERE

Questions?  Contact the Chamber at 205-491-8039

PI Day = March 14, 2015 (3.14159)

Celebrate PI Day in Hueytown or just celebrate Pie everyday in Hueytown!  What is Pi?  Technically a mathematical constant, the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter and  equal to 3.14159    Here are a few important PI equations:
   • C = 2πr   (Circumference of a circle = 2π x radius)
   • A = πr 2    (Area of a circle = π x radius 2)
   • V = πr 2h  (Volume of a Cylinder = (π x radius 2 x height) 

It is also a very tasty pastry!  So grab a quick slice at one of our local Chamber member businesses.   Today and everyday!

Bob Syke's BBQ
1724 9th Ave N
Bessemer, Al.  35023
Phone:  (205) 426 - 1400
website:  www.BobSykes.com

Publix
3014 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr
Hueytown, Al.  35023
Phone:  (205)  497 - 5366

Speedy's Mexican
275 Forrest Road
Hueytown, Al.  35023
Phone:  (205)  744 - 4659

Uncle Sam's BBQ
3043 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr
Hueytown, Al.  35023
Phone:  (205)  491 -1333
website:  www.UncleSamsBBQ.com

HHS Sports Shorts: Friday, March 13th and Saturday, March 14th

Baseball:  
Home - HHS JV vs Shades Valley    Friday, March 13th   Start time:  4:30 p.m.
Home - HHS Varsity vs Shades Valley    Saturday, March 14th   Start time:  11 a.m.

Softball:
HHS JV & Varsity - Away
Friday and Saturday, March 13-14
Tournament at Liberty Park - Vestavia

Daylight Donuts in Hueytown - Drop in for a Dozen!

Stop in soon to Daylight Donuts of Hueytown for their donut holes special!  With any purchase of $15 or more you will receive a free bag of piping hot glazed doughnut holes.   

Daylight Donuts offer a variety of products.  In addition to a variety of fluffy donuts they serve custom roasted coffee, soft drinks, freshly made sausage rolls, assorted pastries which include terrific cinnamon rolls and fabulous apple fritters.

So teachers, surprise your class with a special donut treat!
Parents and friends,  Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4 - May 8 with  Teacher Appreciation Day on Tuesday, May 5.   Don't forget they and their class would love a donut treat!
Team Coaches and Parents - donuts are PERFECT  after the game treats!
Sunday School classes - Save time on Sunday by getting your church class breakfast on Saturday!  Pastries along with sausage rolls and coffee will start the day off right.

Daylight Donuts of Hueytown
2910 Allison-Bonnet Memorial Drive
Hueytown, Al.  35023
Phone:  (205)  538 - 5367

Hueytown High School Alumni Breakfast: Saturday, March 14th @ 8 a.m.

The Hueytown Alumni Association invites all graduates of Hueytown High School to the 15th annual  Alumni breakfast.    It will be held at the new Hueytown High School on 15th Street Road, Hueytown, Al.

Registration and coffee service begin at 7:30 a.m.  Breakfast will begin at 8:00 a.m.   There will be a program with participation from the current HHS school administration along with alumni classes.  The short program will feature the HHS principal, guests, featured alumni and the new football coach with updates on the HHS athletic programs.

Join others after breakfast in a guided tour of the new high school along with field house conducted by school ambassadors.

Questions?  Please contact Mike Simonton, (205) 491-1196. 

Go Gophers!

Event:      Alumni Association Breakfast
Date:        Saturday, March 14th
Time:       Coffee/Registration @ 7:30 a.m.
                 Breakfast @ 8 a.m.
Location:  New Hueytown High School
                 4881 15th Street Road
                 Hueytown, Al.  35023
Cost:         No charge for breakfast but donations are appreciated

2015 Miss Hueytown: Dora D'Accardi

Hueytown was full of beauty on Saturday, March 7th!   The Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce held its 2015 Miss Hueytown Pageant and crowned Dora D'Accardi as 2015 Miss Hueytown. 

Others crowned were:  Kelsey Madison Riley - Miss Hueytown Teen;  Kirsten Scoggins - Junior Miss Hueytown;  Ashlyn Nicole Lee - Little Miss Hueytown  and Emma Grace Wesson - Miss Hueytown Sweetheart.

Car Seat Check - Friday, March 6th 10a-12 noon - Walmart in Hueytown

In partnership with CPS Alabama and Jefferson State Community College,  the Hueytown Police Department will hold a free car seat check event.  The car seat check will be held on Friday, March 6th at Walmart in Hueytown.  Hours:  10 a.m. - 12 noon.

Bring your child's car seat to the event for installation and/or to confirm it was installed properly.

Event:        Car Seat Check
Date:          Friday, March 6th
Time:         10 a.m. - 12 noon
Location:    Walmart - Hueytown
Sponsored by:   Hueytown Police Department
Cost:  FREE

Hueytown's First Citizen Police Academy

Ever wonder what police go through on a daily basis?  You can find out by participating in Hueytown's first Citizen Police Academy.  The Hueytown Police department is now accepting applications for the 10 week program.  Class size for this first session is limited to 12.

The Police Academy is open to all citizens and business owners of Hueytown. The Academy will begin the evening of April 7th and meet each Tuesday for two (2) hours until graduation on June 9th.  Class time:  6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.  The program  contains a Saturday morning session of fire arms instruction and a ride along.

You may obtain application packets at the Hueytown Police Department through Friday, March 6th. 

Hueytown Police Department
1318 Hueytown Road
Hueytown, Al.  35023
Non-Emergency Phone:  (205) 491 - 3523

Sports happenings at Hueytown High through March 7

The weather may not be wonderful but our kids are!  The following are sports activities for Hueytown High School through March 7th.

Thurs, Feb 26th:
Football Night of Champions Lift-a-thon
This event will be held in the HHS Competition Gym and is to raise money for the HHS football team. 

Baseball:   Away @ Oak Grove
3:30 pm - 7 pm

Soccer:    Home vs Gardendale
5 pm - 8 pm

Softball:   Home vs Thompson
5 pm - 8 pm

Fri, Feb 27 - Sat, Feb 28th:
Softball Tournament @ Homewood

Sat, Feb 28th:
Baseball:   Away @ Pleasant Grove
HHS  vs Pleasant Grove and Shades Valley
11 am to 3 pm

Still time to sign up for the Miss Hueytown Pageant!

Don't forget - the Miss Hueytown Pageant will be held on Saturday, March 7th at the new Hueytown High School.  You may pick up an application at the Hueytown Area Chamber office or request one through email.   Our pageant is a natural, no glitz pageant.  Click here for email request.

Questions?  Please contact Rebecca at 205 491 8039.  Click here for the Chamber Facebook page.

Daddy Daughter Date Night - Mcdonald's in Hueytown - Tuesday, Feb 10th (Mothers and sons welcome too!)

Tuesday night, February 10th will be a special night in Hueytown!  The  Hueytown McDonald's will hold a 'Daddy - Daughter Date Night' from 6 - 8 p.m.    Mothers and sons are welcome too!    Enjoy a free Happy Meal with the purchase of an Extra Value Meal (excludes the Mighty Kids meal).

There will be flowers, crafts, and a photo booth to capture a fabulous memory.  McDonald's  will also have a special surprise for your princess - a Cinderella carriage ride through the parking lot!

Dads -  come out with your daughters or daughter's bring your dad!  Age doesn't matter - daughters will always be our little girls.


Date:   Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Time:  6 - 8 pm

Location:   Hueytown McDonald's
Address:    3069 Allison-Bonnett
                   Hueytown, Al.  35023
Phone:       (205)  491 - 5951

Frozen Party at Prissy Jane's on Saturday, January 31st! Meet Snow Queen Elsa

It will be exciting in Hueytown on Saturday, January 31st when royalty visits Prissy Jane's store.    Prissy Jane's is hosting a Frozen party and Snow Queen Elsa will be there!  

Queen Elsa will be at Prissy Jane's from 11 am to 2 pm.  Come join the fun, see all the new clothes in the store (for Mom too!) and enjoy the hot chocolate bar.

Elsa will have a meet and greet along with free photos.  She just asks for a donation to help her little friend Eleanor who has been diagnosed with leukemia.

So come one, come all and let's have a (snow) ball!

Store hours on Saturday, January 31st:
10 am. - 4 pm

Elsa hours on Saturday, January 31st:
11 am - 2 pm

Prissy Jane's
Address:  1285 Hueytown Road
                 Hueytown, Al.  35023
Phone:      (205)  497 - 7701

Chamber Luncheon - Wednesday, January 21st @ 12 noon

The first Chamber luncheon of 2015 is scheduled for Wednesday, January 21st at 12 noon.   Our guest speaker will be the City of Hueytown's Mayor Delor Baumann.  He will discuss the State of the City and future plans. 

All are welcome!  You do not need to be a Chamber member to attend.  Please join us on January 21st and find out about Hueytown's city news, ask your questions and meet others involved with city functions.


Reservations requested but not required, $5 donation requested for scholarship fund.

Chamber Address:
1320 Hueytown Road
Hueytown, Al.  35023
Phone:  205-491-8039

Relay for Life of Hueytown's Kickoff - Monday, January 26th @ 6 p.m.

The 2015 American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Hueytown kickoff is on Monday, January 26th at 6:00pm.  It will be held at the Hueytown Chamber of Commerce located in the Hueytown City Hall Annex building.  The Annex is next to the Hueytown City Hall.  This information has been updated from that previously published and possibly received in the mail.  So be at the Hueytown City Hall Annex on Monday, January 26th at 6 pm.

Address for the Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce:
   1320 Hueytown Road
   Hueytown, Al.  35023
   Phone:  205 - 491 -8039

Click for the Relay for Life Hueytown website

Fitness 1440-Hueytown, Hutstuff, Prissy Jane's, Taylor Bug's Consignment and UPS Store-Hueytown shopping news

Its 2015 and our Chamber businesses are busy in Hueytown.  Shop local and often is a great new year's resolution! 

Fitness 1440 has a fantastic membership offering in January.  No enrollment fee AND one month free!  So join in January for nothing down to turn your body around.

Hutstuff Gifts and Gallery  has new artwork in the store.  Be sure to check on the metal pieces by Simply Ornamental.  The pieces can be painted or left with their original patina.  Your choice!

Prissy Jane's  is back from Market and have restocked plus brought in a lot of new Spring offerings. Get in quick for your boot socks and cuffs along with  new leggings.  New clothing arrivals this week. Come in early for your crochet, fringe and lace Spring fix!

Taylor Bug's Kids Boutique & Consignment has a tremendous amount of new stock.  It is all processed and on sale!  Over a thousand new and unique Spring items ready for purchase.

UPS Store Hueytown is participating in the 'Sealed with a Kiss' (SWAK) program . What is  'SWAK'?  UPS provides free first class postage for 1 ounce of Valentines and letters sent to U.S. military stationed overseas or to Veterans in V.A. Hospitals.

Its the start of a new year - let's help the schools by taking a school calendar survey and attending CARE meetings

Let's get 2015 started on the right track - become involved with the Area schools.  You do not need to have a child in school to be concerned with the success of our schools and participate in school related activities.  School scores impact home prices and sales,  business recruitment to our area, jobs and families. 

What can you do?  You can start in January with two things that do not take a lot of time and effort:  1)  participate in a very short school survey regarding the 2016-2017 school calendar and 2)  attend the first CARE meeting of 2015. 

What is CARE?   CARE is the acronym for 'Citizens Advocating a Return for Excellence' for our schools.   The CARE meetings are for parents and others interested in our schools.  They allow you to voice your concerns, comments, and/or ask questions.  So attend the Thursday, January 15th CARE meeting.  Start time is 6:30 pm and will be held at the Hueytown Elementary School Cafeteria.

School Calendar Survey Link:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25F6ZBF