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July 4, 2009
Patriotic concert. UAB Summer Band presents a FREE concert of patriotic music preceding the fireworks on Red Mountain. Saturday, 7:30pm Bartow Arena 617 13th St. South.
Thunder on the Mountain Fireworks Show. From atop Red Mountain near Vulcan. If you have a view of the Vulcan, you’ll be able to see the fireworks. Saturday, 9pm.
August 7-9, 2009
Tax Free Holiday. Tax exempt items include clothing valued at $100 or less per item, school supplies, computers and computer software with a purchase sales price of $750 or less. To see a complete list of exempt items visit:
http://www.ador.state.al.us/salestax/STHolidayQuickRefSheet09.pdf
To see if your city participates, go to:
http://www.ador.state.al.us/salestax/STholiday.htm
All Summer Long
Free Friday Night Flicks-Movies start at dusk. Most are G or PG rated. Please click on the following cities to check the accompanying websites for movie listings and more details.
Mt. Laurel Farmer's Market - Every Saturday from June to October from 8am to noon. The Market is located in the Town of Mt Laurel, on Manning Place (it fronts Highway 41).There are about 10 farmers every Saturday that sell fresh eggs, fresh cheeses, honey, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, Chilton county peaches, tomatoes, okra, squash, peas, beans, corn, etc. – all fresh and locally grown. Questions? Call (205) 408-TOWN or visit http://www.mtlaurel.com/News/FarmersMarket.htm
Pepper Place Saturday Market - This year's tenth season of the Pepper Place Market will be Saturday, May 16, 2009 - Saturday, October 10, 2009. In keeping with the market tradition, we will be open rain or shine, every Saturday from 7:00 am until noon. The 2009 Market will close off 2nd Avenue South between 28th and 29th Streets to accommodate local farmers, artisans, and producers. In addition to farmers, bakers and beekeepers you can enjoy local musicians on two stages while sipping a fresh cup of coffee or enjoying a light breakfast. There is a cooking demonstration at 9:00 a.m. every Saturday morning by Birmingham's finest chefs. Check out http://www.pepperplacemarket.com/
Rave Motion Pictures- Free family film festival all summer long at area Rave Motion Theatres. All movies are at 10am. See website for movie dates and titles. http://www.ravemotionpictures.com/ffff.asp
Vestavia Bowling- Kids bowl FREE all summer long. Check out their website for more information. http://vestaviabowl.com/
Ongoing
Oak Mountain State Park – This is the largest state park in Alabama with nearly 10,000 acres. Petting/Exhibit farm, wildlife rehabilitation center, beach, picnic areas and miles of trails are all included in the price of admission. Check out http://www.alapark.com/OakMountain/Attractions/ for pictures of this amazing place.
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