halloween: BOO BAR !!! Courtesy of Magic City Title - 10/31/11 02:18 AM
 
BOO BAR !!!  COURTESY OF MAGIC CITY TITLE
 
So what exactly is a Boo Bar? 
It's a fantastic spread of cookies, candies, cake and salty snacks!



Debbie McCorkle and Sandra Sloan-Battles of Magic City Title, Inc. came by our RE/MAX Advantage office on Valleydale Road Thursday afternoon and brought all these yummy goodies for us to snack on!  They even brought Halloween bags we could fill and take treats home to our kids too!






Debbie and Sandra are setting up the Boo Bar again this morning at our Vestavia … (8 comments)

halloween: TO INFINITY AND BEYOND! HAPPY HALLOWEEN! - 10/31/10 12:09 PM
 
TO INFINITY AND BEYOND!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
Be Safe and Have Fun!
 
 
 
 
Courtesy of Ann Allen, e-Pro, SRES, ASP
205.902.4868
Keller Williams
One Chase Corporation Drive, Suite 150
Hoover, AL  35244
 
© 2010 Ann Allen, All rights reserved
 
Photos taken by Michelle Mickwee and may not be reproduced without express written permission.
 
 
                      
 
 
                                    
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halloween: Halloween Fun In Birmingham! BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN COLLEGE ORGAN SPOOKTACULAR - 10/28/10 11:46 AM
 
Halloween Fun In Birmingham!
 BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN COLLEGE
ORGAN SPOOKTACULAR
 


 

Organists Behaving Badly!
(and having lots of fun)
 
  Where:  Hill Recital Hall, Birmingham-Southern College
When:  Sunday, October 31st from 9 to 11 PM

FREE ADMISSION
 
 
If you've never attended a Halloween BSC Organ Spooktacular you don't know what you've been missing!   This recital is filled with spooky organ music and lots of mischievious fun!  Dr. Jim Cook and other talented organists are going to "treat" you to an unforgettable evening of frightful frolic (and maybe a few "tricks").  … (8 comments)

halloween: Music and Halloween Fun in Helena AL! JAMMIN AT THE JUNCTION! - 10/22/10 02:38 PM
 
Music and Halloween Fun in Helena AL!
JAMMIN AT THE JUNCTION!
 
 

 
 
Jammin At The Junction is a benefit concert honoring the memory of Larry Childers, a much-loved resident of Helena.   Mr. Childers believed in being involved and served tirelessly in the community as well as a number of charities that were dear to his heart.  After his death in February 2009, Larry's good friend, Bo Bice, came up with the idea of a benefit concert to honor Larry's memory and to extend that sense of community involvement and to continue to help the charities … (6 comments)

halloween: Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, Calera AL - All Aboard! Pumpkin Patch Express! - 10/21/10 04:39 AM
 
Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
Calera AL
 
ALL ABOARD!
PUMPKIN PATCH EXPRESS!
 
 
 

 
DON'T FORGET YOUR CAMERA!

 
 

The Pumpkin Patch Express is bringing smiles and Halloween fun to kids of all ages each Saturday and Sunday during the month of October!  The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum in Calera is about 30 miles south of downtown Birmingham down I-65 and is well worth the short drive.
 
What is The Pumpkin Patch Express?  Hop on a train and take a scenic ride to the Pumpkin Patch!  The giant pumpkin awaits … (9 comments)

halloween: Fun Stuff To Do Around Birmingham! HALLOWEEN 2010! - 10/12/10 05:21 AM
 
Fun Stuff To Do In & Around Birmingham!
 
HALLOWEEN 2010!
 
 

 
 
Here are some things going on this month....
 
 

The Pumpkin Patch Express at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum in Calera offers train rides every Saturday and Sunday in October.  LOTS of activities for the little ones and they can pick a pumpkin out of the patch too!
 
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Boo At The Zoo at the Birmingham Zoo is another family fun time that runs through the month of October on Friday, Saturday … (6 comments)

halloween: Fun Stuff To Do Around Birmingham! BOO AT THE ZOO! - 10/08/10 01:54 PM
 
Fun Stuff To Do Around Birmingham!
BOO AT THE ZOO!
 

 
 
IT'S BACK!  One of Birmingham's most loved and family friendly Halloween celebrations is BOO AT THE ZOO! 
 
Come join the fun as Boo At The Zoo returns to The Birmingham Zoo for it's 19th year!
 
The first night of spooky fun kicks off October 8th and continues through the month of October for four weekends (Friday - Sunday).
 
TICKETS ARE $8
(may be purchased at the Zoo Giftshop or Children's Hospital)
 
OCTOBER 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29-31
 
5 PM TO 9 … (5 comments)

halloween: Celebrating Our Anniversary and Halloween at Leonardo's Italian Restaurant in Vestavia - 11/01/09 05:07 AM


Leonardo's Italian Restaurant in Vestavia will always be one of my favorite places to dine in the Birmingham area.  Mike and I had our wedding reception there almost eight years ago.  We had a morning wedding and then everybody went to Leonardo's for lunch.  It was wonderful!
 
A cozy little place that serves lunch and dinner, offers a full bar with live music nightly, Leonardo's is a real treat!
 
 
 

 
Our anniversary will be Tuesday, but we decided to celebrate with dinner at Leonardo's a few days early.  I am so glad we did … (9 comments)

halloween: Happy Halloween! You Get An Extra Hour Of Sleep Too! - 10/31/09 09:36 AM
 
Happy Halloween!
 
It's almost time to put on your costume and greet the trick or treaters, or go to a party, or whatever you like to do to celebrate Halloween. 
 
Have fun, be careful, and don't eat so much candy you give yourself a tummy ache.
 
Don't forget before you go to bed to turn all your clocks and watches back one hour.  We are coming off Daylight Savings Time and get an extra hour of sleep tonight.

 

 
 
Now is also a good time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors.....and … (9 comments)

halloween: Halloween Fun at The Alabama Theatre - Childrens' Matinee Triple Feature - 10/26/09 09:49 AM
 
Halloween Fun at The Alabama Theatre
 
Childrens' Matinee Triple Feature
 
 

 
 
When?  Saturday October 31st  2:00-3:30 PM
 
Featuring:
Witches In Stitches
Spongebob Halloween
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
 
All Seats are $6.00 and will be available at the box office 1 hour prior to showtime
 
Why wait until dark to start the Halloween fun?  Get the party started early by bringing everyone downtown to The Alabama Theatre Saturday afternoon to enjoy these Halloween flicks on the giant screen.
 
 
The Alabama Theatre
1817 Third Avenue North
Birmingham AL  35203
205-252-2262
(7 comments)

halloween: This Might Be The Biggest Spider Web I've Ever Seen ~ Halloween in Ivy Brook, Pelham AL - 10/18/09 05:14 AM
 
Halloween in Ivy Brook, Pelham AL
 

 
Don't be scared, he's a friendly spider!  He wants trick or treaters to know they are welcome here!
 
 
 
© 2009 Ann Allen, All rights reserved
 
Photo taken by Ann Allen, and may not be reproduced without express written permission of Ann Allen, Keller Williams Realty, Hoover AL. Permission usually granted if credit is given with a link back.  Thank you for your understanding.
 
(10 comments)

halloween: Halloween 2008 - Trick Or Treat Fun in Ivy Brook.....Pelham AL - 10/28/08 10:22 AM
 
 
The Ivy Brook Homeowners Association is planning a night of Halloween fun for the neighborhood Trick or Treaters!
 
There will be a Costume Contest….to participate you can visit one judge or all three….each judge’s house will be marked with a sign.  Visit between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.
 
In addition there will be a Pumpkin Decorating Contest.  The judges for this contest will be touring the neighborhood between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. to pick out the top 3 pumpkins!
 
 
 

 
 
 
With only one entrance and exit, Ivy Brook is one of … (9 comments)

halloween: All Aboard! Ride the Pumpkin Patch Express at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum in Calera AL - 10/24/08 05:27 AM
Bring the entire family and enjoy a train ride aboard the Pumpkin Patch Express!  You will travel to the Pumpkin Patch where you can participate in lots of fun activities.  There will be hayrides, clowns, facepainting, a jumpstation, and a Giant Pumpkin (included in ticket price)!  You can even pick your own pumpkin to take home from the patch for $6!  Don't forget to bring your camera!
 
 

 
Tickets
Adults $14
Children 2-12 $10
Under 24 months are FREE
Advance Purchase is recommended - buy them online
 
Departures 
Every Saturday in October at 10 A.M., 1 … (2 comments)

halloween: Antici-pation.....Doin' The Time Warp (Again) in Birmingham AL.....Rocky Horror Fun! - 10/18/08 01:18 PM
 
FANS OF THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW WILL ONCE AGAIN DRESS TO IMPRESS AT THE ROCKY HORROR MASQUERADE BALL AT THE ALABAMA THEATRE IN BIRMINGHAM AL!!!!!
 
This great old movie palace is the perfect place to host this annual event!  Even if you aren't a fan of the movie, if you like to people-watch, you won't want to miss this one!
 
WARNING!.......BAWDY FUN! 
 
Thursday, October 30th
 
The doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with costume contest registration until 8:15 p.m. (categories include Best Rocky Horror Character Look-
A-Like and General Category).  Participants need to … (19 comments)

halloween: Bring Your Family To The Great Pumpkin Patch in Hayden AL! - 10/18/08 08:44 AM
 
 
TAKE A COVERED WAGON RIDE
 
AND PICK OUT YOUR OWN PUMPKIN
 
PLUS MUCH MORE FAMILY FUN!
 

 
The Great Pumpkin Patch is open through October 31, 2008
Monday - Thursday  8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.pm.
Friday & Saturday  8:00 a.m. until dark
Sunday  1:00 p.m. until dark
 
DIRECTIONS:
From I65 take Exit 284 (Hayden/Corner exit)
Travel 10 3/4 miles east on Highway 160
Turn left on Highway 45.....The Great Pumpkin Patch will be on your right
 
CHECK OUT THESE OTHER FUN THINGS TO DO!
Petting Zoo
Pony Rides
Train Rides
Hayrides
Inflatables
Night … (0 comments)

halloween: Don't Miss BOO AT THE ZOO For Halloween Fun in Birmingham AL - 10/12/08 08:12 AM
 
HALLOWEEN IN BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA
 

 
 
 
Don’t miss the 17th annual BOO AT THE ZOO!
 
Oct. 10-12, 17-19, and 24-26, 2008
 
5 pm – 9 pm
 
$7 for members and non-members (tax included)
 
WEAR YOUR FAVORITE COSTUME!
 
HERE’S WHAT’S NEW FOR 2008:
 
Ride every ride with the new “All-You-Can-Ride” wristband - $10 Fright Lights Spooktacular – music, lights and action (located in Auditorium) Second train for the Haunted Train Ride with enhanced ride thematics Trick or Treat Alley Entertainment on the Wildlife stage on select nights New and Improved Hay Ride … (4 comments)

 
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Hoover, AL

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