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Issue 19
November 2010
 

November Chamber Luncheon featuring the newly elected City Council

City Council
November 5, 2010
 11:30
Park Lane in English Village

Welcome to our NEW Gold Level Member!

  

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Village to Village 10K Race and Fun Run 

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Jan 22, 2011
10K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run
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Holiday Shopping in Mountian Brook

 

HOLIDAY SHOPPING IN MOUNTAIN BROOK

CAHABA VILLAGE

 

Diamonds Direct - Cahaba Village - 2800 Cahaba Village Plaza - 201-7400

Thursday, November 11, 2010 - Diamonds Direct Champagne Diamond Drop- 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Try your luck at the Champagne Diamond Drop ($50.00 per glass, two for $80.00) and win a 0.75 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Valued at $2500.00. A percentage of all sales benefit Children's Hospital.

Holiday Trunk Show

Friday November 12 - 10am - 8pm

Saturday November 13- 10am - 8pm

Sunday November 14- Noon - 5pm

 

Facelogic Spa - Cahaba Village Plaza - 2800 Cahaba Village #170 - 637-1128

3 month Signature Facial Gift Membership, $147 Includes: 3 Signature facials plus free lip or brow wax.

 

Massage Envy - Cahaba Village Plaza - 2800 Cahaba Village Plaza - 834-8140

3 Month Gift Membership. $177 Includes: 3 1-hour massages plus 1 free upgrade choice of Aromatherapy or Deep Heat Relief Therapy.

 

Paper Affair - Cahaba Village - 2800 Cahaba Village Plaza #175 - 977-2275

Paper Affair will celebrate the holidays with extended hours: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 7:00pm, Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm and Sundays Noon - 5:00pm.

 

Piggly Wiggly River Run - 3800 River Run Drive - 776-8755

Let the Piggly Wiggly in River Run do the cooking this Holiday Season.  Complete Holiday dinners...just heat and serve. With several packages available there is something for everyone. Place your order by Monday, November 15, 2010 for Thanksgiving or by Friday, December 17, 2010 for Christmas and you get your choice of a FREE 8" Pumpkin, Sweet Potato or Apple Pie.

 

 

CRESTLINE  VILLAGE

 

Crestline Sunday Shopping Days Kick-off - November 21, 2010 - Crestline Village - 1 - 5 

 

Dyron's Lowcountry - Crestline Village - 121 oak street - 834-8257 - dyronslowcountry.com

SPREAD SOME LOWCOUNTRY CHEER! Let Dyron's cater your holiday party...our place or yours! Celebrate Holidays on the Halfshell...from  now until New Years, enjoy our very best seasonal varieties on the halfshell  for just one dollar each and all bottles of champagne and sparkling wines are half off with your oyster order.

 

Norton's  Florists - Crestline Village - 53 Church Street- 313-1904 - nortonsflorist.com

Friday, November 12th , Saturday, November 13th  9:00Am until 5:00PM

Holiday Open House at our Crestline Village location with wine, cheese and refreshments. 10% to 15% Off Wonderful Home decorations and Gifts ranging from whimsical to traditional

Snowmen - Angels - Santas - Reindeer - Wine and Beer Glasses - Ornaments - Tabletop - Candles - Mantletops

Friday, November 12th - 10:00am - 1:00pm - Mud Pie Trunk show with special door prizes

 

 

Snoozy's Kids - Crestline Village - 228 Country Club Park - 871-2662

It's Sunday Shopping at Snoozy's! On Sunday, November 21st  selected items...desirable items will be reduced for 4 hours during the first Holiday Shopping Sunday. Every Sunday from November 21 until Christmas Snoozy's will be open from 1:00pm - 5:00pm. For the latest news and the coolest new items, check out Snoozy's Kids on facebook where the images and products change frequently!

 

ENGLISH VILLAGE

Bellewether - English Village - 2006 Cahaba Road - 637-5840 - shopbellewether.com

Thursday and Friday - November 11 - 12 - Bellewether will celebrate our Grand Opening just in time for the Holidays.

 

 

MOUNTAIN BROOK VILLAGE

 

Sunday, December 5th - Holiday Christmas Parade - parade will begin at 2:00pm

 

A'Mano - Mountain Brook Village - 2707 Culver Road - 871-9093

Saturday, November 20th - A'mano is expanding! Grand opening of the new space is Saturday, November 20th.

Holiday Shopping hours after Thanksgiving

Monday - Friday - 9:00am - 5:00pm

Saturday - 10:00am - 5:00pm

Sunday - 1:00pm - 4:00pm

 

 

Barton-Clay Fine Jewelers - Mountain Brook Village - 2701 Cahaba Road - 871-7060 

Thursday, November 4, 2010 - Slane & Slane Trunk Show - 10:00am - 3:30pm

Sunday, December 5, 2010 - Open House - 2:00pm - 7:00pm

Holiday Hours for December

Monday - Saturday - 9:30am - 5:00pm

Sunday, December 12th and 19th   - 12:00pm - 5:00pm

 

Bromberg's - Mountain Brook Village - 2800 Cahaba Road - 871-3276

November 4th - Julia Knight Signing Event

November 19th & 20th - George Mendlebaum Estate Sale

November 29th - Lord Wedgwood Signing Event

November 29th - Bromberg's Tree Lighting Event and Open House in Mountain Brook Village

December 6th - 9:30-5:30 - John Hardy Trunk Show

 

Daniel George Restaurant and Bar - 2837 Culver Road - 871-3266

Wednesday, November 10 -  27:00pm - Tuscan Wine Dinner featuring wines of Fattoria Felsina. Full service catering available for the holidays for lunch, cocktail and dinner parties.

 

Davenport's Pizza Palace - Mountain Brook Village - 2837 Cahaba Road - 879-8603

Davenport's will be open Sunday, December 26 from 11:00am - 10:00pm. Recover from your holidays with a pizza!

 

Little Hardware -  Mountain Brook Village - 2703 Culver Road - 871-4616  - We are expanding and  in addition to our usual selection of merchandise we will now be able to feature paint, pet food and supplies, a large selection of holiday necessities such as cooking and entertaining supplies, Christmas lights and much more. Store hours are Monday - Saturday 8:00am - 5:30pm.

 

Lulie's on Cahaba - Mountain Brook Village - 2724 Cahaba Road - 871-9696 

Thursday December 9th  - Open House with refreshments served all day, a trunk show with Simply Earristable Handmade Jewelry  and a special St. Nick sale!!! Get Ready for the Holidays at Lulie's on Cahaba

Holiday Hours:

Monday - Friday - 9:30am - 6:00pm

Saturday - 10:00am - 5:30pm

 

Smith's Variety Toy & Gift Shop- Mountain Brook Village - 2715 Culver Road 35223 - 871-0841 - Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Birmingham-AL/Smiths-Variety/96451224499
Thursday, November 11th - HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 5:00pm-8:00pm

Wine & hors d'oeuvres will be served. The first 50 to arrive will receive a gift card for up to $25, ALL purchases made this evening will be 15% off. Free personalization of ornaments & plates/platters while you wait. Drawings for great give-aways all evening. Several local artists will be here showing their items such as Clay Rice, Silhouettist! He will be signing his book, The Lonely Shadow and Laurie Parker, author of A is for Angels and All Over Alabama, she will also be signing her books. Lots of surprises, too!!!

 

Friday, November 12th - CLAY RICE, SILHOUETTIST - 9:00am-5:00pm (We will begin taking appointments on November 1st) Clay Rice will also have his award winning book, THE LONELY SHADOW, available for sale.

 

Sunday, November 14th  - ARTHUR SMITH, PASTEL PORTRAIT ARTIST

 

Saturday, November 20th - 18th ANNUAL PLAYDAY - 9:00am-4:00pm   

This year we celebrate our 18th Annual Playday with ROGER DAY IN CONCERT!  Little Golden Books  characters, Pokey Little Puppy & the Saggy Baggy Elephant will be here! WildThing from the book Where the Wild Things Are will be here! Toy demonstrations all day! Lots of give-aways & drawings!

 Extended Holiday Hours begin after Thanksgiving.  

November 26th thru December 23rd:

Monday thru Saturday - 8:30-7:00

Sundays - 12:00-5:00

 

December 24th: We will close at 3:00pm & reopen on Monday, December 27th at the regular time.

 

Table Matters - Mountain Brook Village - 2402 Montevallo Rd - 879-0125 or 1-866-861-0125 -  www.table-matters.com
October 27- November 6 - Junior League Shop, Save and Share Card

November 10-11 - CRAVEN TRUNK SHOW - 10:30am-5:30pm - Ian and Jo Lydia Craven are world renowned for their handbuilt porcelain Dinnerware, serving pieces, bowls and vases.

 

November 17,  2010 - MICHAEL ARAM TRUNK SHOW - The objects range from tableware to furniture, both are sold in galleries and specialty stores worldwide. This broad diversity embodies Aram's versatility as an artist who is comfortable working on private commissions, one of a kind piece for gallery shows, or pieces that are affordable to a wider audience. Come see a wide array of Aram's work at Table Matters.

December 11, 2010 - GOOD EARTH POTTERY SIGNING -11 - 5- With designs unlike any other pottery line, Good Earth's appealing colors and textures are sure to complement every room in your home. One-of-a-kind pieces such as dramatic crosses and canisters are truly works of art and will dress up more than your dining table. Come and Meet Richie and Carlos of the Good Earth Pottery.

SAVE OUR SHORE - On-going sale of Save Our Shore Merchandise to help benefit this organization's massive efforts in All Gulf Coast states with the clean-up of the massive BP oil Blowout. We have hats, aprons, t-shirts and cups. All merchandise is $15 cash/check (made payable to S.O.S.). For more information visit: www.sossaveourshore.com.

 
Village Press - Mountain Brook Village - 2710 Cahaba Road - 871-5498
October 27- November 6 - Junior League Shop, Save and Share Card

During the month of November we will have a sale on personalized items including Embossed Graphics embossed stationery will be $24.95 per 50, Memos, List & Tablets will be $19.95, Super Slabs will be $23.95 and 100 Foil stamped Napkins or Guest Towels will be $28.95

Village Press is your source for unique custom Christmas Cards and Invitations!

Junior League Shop, Save and Share Card - October 27 - November 7, 2010 - Shoppers purchase a Shop, Save & Share Card for $40 from a retail partner during the event  and  receive a 20% discount at participating retailers

Proceeds from the sale of the 2010 Shop, Save, and Share Card will benefit 30 community projects of the Junior League of Birmingham. During the 2010-2011 year, the Junior League of Birmingham will provide over 40,000 volunteer hours and a total community impact of over $1.5 million through our community projects within four impact areas: health, education, financial stability and safety and crisis intervention.

 

Village Gold Gift Certificates for the holidays...

  Need a great gift for that special person this Holiday Season. Remember Village Gold Gift Certificates. 
Easy to redeem, Village Gold certificates can be used dollar for dollar in your favorite stores in Mountain Brook.

 Certificates can be purchased at the Chamber office or City Hall. Call ahead and let us know the amount and we can have your gift ready to pick up when you arrive.

Chamber members, we will continue to update our chamber list and provide additional benefits to our chamber members only. Please drop by and pick up the  "Welcome to Mountain Brook - Guidebook".  Welcome mats can be ordered for $45 and are a great way to advertise your support of your community as well as extend a hearty welcome to all your customers. Please email the chamber for details.


Thanks for helping us help you!
 
Sincerely,
Suzan Doidge
Suzan Doidge
Director, Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce
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2011 Mountain Brook Visitor's Guide

We will be REPRINTING the Mountain Brook Guide and plan to add an online interactive version at the same time.  Merchants, please keep this in mind when you are planning your advertising budget for the upcoming year.  Our projected publication date is February 1st, 2011 and potential advertisers will be contacted within the next month or so.

We will be adding an advertiser's index, and will be updating the maps.  Please let us know ASAP if you notice errors or omissions so that we can make these changes.  Thanks for your help! 

Lisa Christopher

If you want more information about advertising, PLEASE CLICK HERE! to email Lisa Christopher. 

Chamber members will receive a discounted rate as well as first priority on placing an ad.

 

Welcome to Birmingham, Jimmy Rane...

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Save the date! February 17, 2011 please join us for the Inagural Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce Awards Luncheon featuring Keynote speaker, Jimmy Rane.

November

Merchant Meetings

Wednesday
 November 10 - Merchant meeting for all villages-
Board of Education Building
8:30am
  
Neighborhood Crime Watch Information
Some tips for all Mountain Brook Residents to stay safe:
Remain alert and contact the police immediately if you see any suspicious activity.

Lock you vehicles...don't leave valuable items in unlocked vehicles, put any items of value in the trunk.  If your vehicle is locked, don't leave anything of value where it can be seen.

"when in doubt" call,
keep watching out for your neighbors and remember "when in doubt" call.

Lieutenant Jim Cole
Detective Division
Mountain Brook Police Department
100 Tibbett Street
Mountain Brook, AL 35213
colej@mtnbrook.org
(205) 879-0486 Main
(205) 802-3856 Direct
(205) 870-5355 FAX

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
 
Emergency Number for
Police, Fire and Medical Emergency    911

Other Numbers
  • City Hall, 56 Church Street    870-3532
  • City Manager    802-3800
  • Mayor's Office    802-3802
  • City Clerk       805-3825
  • City Planner    802-3805
  • IT Department    802-3808
  • Building Inspection Superintendent    802-3812
  • Revenue Examiner        802-3823
  • Business Licenses and Permits    802-3819
  • Court Magistrate    802-3820
  • Fire Department (Administrative
  • Park & Recreation Department    874-0617
  • Police Department    879-0486
  • Animal Control Officer            879-0486
  • Liberty Park Animal Clinic    970-0411
  • Public Works Department    874-0622, x-21
  • City Arborist    874-0622, x-32
  • Emmet O'Neal Library, 50 Oak St.    445-1101
  • Board of Education, 32 Vine Street    871-4608
  • Community Education       871-4608
  • Chamber of Commerce, 32 Vine Street     871-3779
  • Mountain Brook Athletics Association     414-3854
  • Mountain Brook Soccer Club    967-6321
  • Charter Communications (Cable)          888-438-2427
  • Waste Management of Alabama         841-2740


THANK YOU to all those who provide the extraordinary city services that we all enjoy and appreciate!

 

REMEMBER TO Mail Mountain Brook!

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Sometimes you need to order online or you just can't find what you need locally.  Our community can still benefit from online sales!

Shipping UPS or FedEx?  Ordering online but want Mountain Brook to receive sales tax revenue benefit? Then make sure you specify Mountain Brook - not Birmingham - as your address.  The Post Office for Mountain Brook zip codes is listed as Crestline Heights and refers to the post office on Montclair Road.  This assures that Mountain Brook will receive the appropriate percentage of sales tax revenue.  THANKS!