November and December in Mountain Brook!

Mountain Brook

Chamber of Commerce

November 2011, Issue 31

Thank you to our 2011 Gold Level Members

Borland and Benefield * Bryant Bank * Costco * Christian & Small * First Commercial Bank *
iStore Self Storage * Regions Bank * Sterne Agee * Village Living

Chamber Quarterly Luncheon

Economic Outlook

December 8, 2011

Continued storms or Clear Skies ahead?

Join us for this timely and informative quarterly luncheon.

Ask our panel of accounting and banking experts questions that impact you and your business. Gain insight on the economic outlook going into 2012.

The panel will consist of Borland & Benefield,CPA, Bryant Bank, First Commercial Bank, Regions Bank, and Sterne Agee.

Park Lane in English Village

doors open at 11:00am, luncheon begins at 11:30am

$25.00 for members, $30.00 for non-members

Click here to register

What a GREAT holiday gift!

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Click here to reserve your brick in Spartan Square

BUY LOCAL for the Holidays!

Give a gift to our local retailers

this holiday season.

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http://shiftyourshopping.org/2011/

Holiday and Shopping Events

in Mountain Brook

November

Now until New Year's - Dyron's - Bubbles and Oysters for $48.00 - It's Oyster season and to celebrate Dyron's is offering our very best seasonal varieties on the halfshell paired with the perfect Champagne from our extensive menu

November 16 - Etc... in Mountain Brook Village - Come design your own piece with Aurora! Personal Appearance, one day only! 10:00am - 5:00pm, 871-6747

November 16 - 19 - Junior League of Birmingham - The Market - For more information or to purchase tickets - www.jlbonline.com

November 17 - Chicks 'n Salsa! with Lori Sours at Piggly Wiggly Crestline - 4pm - 6pm - Join Salsa Senorita founder Lori Sours in the Wine Department of Piggly Wiggly and sample all 4 varieties of Salsa Senorita as well as party recipes, Sangria and wine pairings from International Wines

November 17 - Scribbler - amyelizabeth Collection Jewelry Trunk Show; 11am - 6pm. Elegant, yet affordable jewelry designs by Birmingham's own Amy Morse.

November 17 - 21 - Mountain Brook High School Black Box Theatre presents A Midsummer Night's Dream - tickets $10 - call 414-3842

November 18 - Bromberg's in Mountain Brook Village - Meet Lord Wedgewood and have him sign your Wedgewood purchases

November 19 - America Unchained - Buy Local

November 19 - Beverly Ruff Antiques and Linens - Holiday Open House - 11-4, 871-7872

November 19 - Smith's Variety Annual Play Day - 9:00am-4:00pm
November 21 - MBTV goes live on Channel 10 Charter Cable

Sundays after Thanksgiving - Snoozy's will be open

November 25 - Plaid Friday - Shop Indie this Holiday Season

November 25 - Once Upon a Time - we will be offering Donuts and Discounts

November 25 - Scribbler - Fabulous Friday! We will be open Friday, November 25 with doorbusters, fabulous food samples, savings and much more! Special hours: 9 am til 4 pm

November 26 - Small Business Saturday - Shop Small at your favorite local stores

November 26 - Dec 4 - Buy Local Week - If you can buy it in Mountain Brook please give a gift to a local retailer and shop locally.

December

December 1 - Lamb's Ears - Shalla Wista Jewelry Trunk Show - 10am to 7:00 pm

December 4 - Annual Holiday parade in Mountain Brook Village - Parade begins at 3:00pm with live entertainment on the center stage in Mountain Brook Village. Pictures with Santa after the parade.

December 5 - Bromberg's in Mountain Brook Village - Frederic Sage Trunk Show - meet Frederic Sage in person

December 5 - Bromberg's in Mountain Brook Village - John Hardy Trunk Show - Meet John Hardy representative Emily Simpson and see the new fall line

December 8 - Mulberry Heights - Open House with artist EMYO, possible sale week before Christmas

December 8 - Pants Store in Crestline - Open House - We will be running specials all day and have food and refreshments.

December 8 - Village Dermatology - 3rd Annual Holiday Open House - 6:00 - 8:00 - Cosmesceutical Cocktails Bar - Beer & Wine, "Lite Bites" by Shindigs Catering - First 50 in the door get a $50 off Cosmetic Coupon, door prizes and complimentary j.edwards Mineral Makeovers

December 12 - Once Upon a Time - In December we will be celebrating with our Twelve Days of Christmas with product specials starting December 12th.

December 13 - Chamber TweetUp Tuesday - 6:00pm - 7:00pm - location to be announced - 871-3779

Chamber launches TV show about Mountain Brook

MBTV Starts November 21

MBTV is the Chamber's exciting new TV show featuring local businesses, current events, interesting people and timely topics from our community. Most importantly, MBTV helps promote our local businesses. If it's happening in Mountain Brook, it has to be on MBTV!

MBTV airs on cable systems serving Mountain Brook - reaching more than 13,000 homes, businesses and local schools. Currently, MBTV is produced quarterly and re-broadcast regularly. The show is also available at www.MBTVonline.com. This allows anyone to watch and share the show on-demand, from anywhere in the world!

This first-of-its-kind community TV program is a service of the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce, and is made possible by generous corporate sponsors.

MBTV is produced for the Chamber by the video production company Vulcan Media, based right here in Mountain Brook. Show host Scott Mauldin is a Mountain Brook native and an Emmy Award Winning journalist. Education reporter Jack Royer is a student at Mountain Brook High School. Our reporters live or work here in Mountain Brook.

Mountain Brook Disaster Relief for

Pleasant Grove

Spartans Helping Spartans

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Mountain Brook plans a unified relief effort for the Pleasant Grove Spartans

Representatives from the City, City Council, Mountain Brook Chamber, Mountain Brook School System, PTO and the Emmet O'Neal Library have formed a task force to coordinate the Mountain Brook Disaster Relief Effort.

To find out updates on the Mountain Brook Disaster Relief Effort please go to the Chamber website at

http://www.welcometomountainbrook.com/tornado.php

Shop Local in 2011

Give Village Gold Gift Certificates

The Best Gift in Mountain Brook

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 - 871-3779.

Click here for a link of Mountain Brook merchants that accept Village Gold Gift Cards

2012 Mountain Brook Visitor Guide

Don't miss inclusion in the 2012

Mountain Brook Visitor Guide

Contact Lisa Christopher,

Alliance Publishing Group,

862.3445 or lchris10@bellsouth.net

Ad space deadline: Nov. 22

Holiday Parade

December 4, 2011

3:00pm

Holiday Parade

Sign up now to be a part of the Holiday parade...including

Holiday floats, a marching band, music, elves, photos with the Mayor, who will arrive on a Fire Truck.

Parade activities begin at 3:00 PM with live entertainment from the center stage in Mountain Brook Village as Santa and the parade make their way through Mountain Brook. The procession will meander through historic Mountain Brook Village on Cahaba Road, Culver Road, and Petticoat Lane. Lots of surprises are in store, but the special guest will arrive in his traditional fashion.

Pictures with Santa, sponsored by Village Living, will be taken after the parade on the center stage in the village

Many merchants in Mountain Brook Village will be open on parade Sunday.

Sign up for the parade here.

The Village Garden Club

We would like to thank the Village Garden Club for having The Chamber as your speaker for your November Meeting. We had a great time sharing with your club all of the many ways the Chamber is supporting our community.

Please contact the Chamber's Speaker Bureau if you are interested in scheduling a speaker for your next meeting at 871-3779.

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Village to Village 10K and

1 Mile Fun Run

January 21, 2012

presented by

Lemak Sports Medicine

and Orthopedics

Don't miss the popular Village to Village Run winding through some of Mountain Brook's most beautiful neighborhoods.

The 1 Mile Fun-Run is designed as a 'walker and family friendly' event, all 10K participants will have timing chips and prizes will be given in all categories at the afterparty.

Start times: 8:00 a.m. for the 10K, 9:00 a.m. for the Fun Run.

Think Local.

Buy Local.

Check out these great causes and shop Mountain Brook...

November 19

The choice of where you spend your money makes a big difference to your community. Spending your money with locally-owned independent businesses puts it to work directly helping your local economy-just one way your community benefits from its independent businesses. They use goods and services of other local indies -- re-circulating up to 3.5 times more money locally than if you spend it at a chain. This creates greater community health and prosperity.
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November 25

The name Plaid Friday celebrates the diversity and creativity of independent businesses. Plaid Friday is the fun and enjoyable alternative to the big box store "Black Friday", and is designed to promote both local and independently owned businesses during the holidays.

http://plaidfriday.com/

November 26

The 2nd annual Small Business Saturday� is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses

on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year.

On November 26, we're asking millions of Americans to Shop Small at their favorite local stores and help fuel the economy. When we all shop small, it will be huge.

http://smallbusinesssaturday.com/

Nov 26 - Dec 4

Started by BALLE,
(Business Alliance for Local Living Economies) Buy Local week is a reminder that we should all take a moment to think first about whether we can buy those gifts at local, independent businesses before heading to the malls and big box stores. Support these critical economic and community institutions first!!

http://www.livingeconomies.org/node/614

VINO Grand Opening

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Tuesday, November 15

5:00pm - 7:00pm

VINO in English Village

Complimentary appetizers and $5 Absolute martinis and glasses of wine

Welcome to New

October Members

Costco, Gold Level Member

Hayden

Seniors Helping Seniors

Sterling Edwards, LAH Commercial Real Estate

Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe

Chamber Membership

If you are not a member, NOW is a great time to join.

To renew or join the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce,

please follow the link below

2011/2012 Chamber Membership

Mountain Brook School

Parenting Series

Our Director of Student Services, psychologist Dr. Dale Wisely, is again presenting a series of talks and workshops on parenting and family life. Sessions will be at the Board of Education Building, 32 Vine Street, across from Crestline Elementary.

Everyone is welcome but please register by calling 877-8349 or emailing grammerj@mtnbrook.k12.al.us

Parenting the Teenage Driver

November 17, 2011 6:30 pm

January 26, 2012 9:00 am

April 24, 2012 6:30 pm

Attention Deficit Disorder 101

May 3, 2012 9:00 am

Technology: Keeping Kids Safe

March 31 6:30 pm

Stay Up to Date on the Construction Progress for the new City Hall in Crestline

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Can't find what you need locally and you are ordering online?

Then make sure you specify Mountain Brook - not Birmingham - as your address.

This assures that Mountain Brook will receive the appropriate percentage of sales tax revenue. THANKS!