City of Irondale

Irondale City Council - Finance Committee Meeting
2015-05-07 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | CIty Hall, 101 20th St S, Irondale, 35210, United States
There will be a meeting of the City Council Finance Committee at 5:30 pm on Thursday May 7th at City Hall. Topics to be discussed are the Capital Improvements Budget and the website content contract. The meeting is open to the public.

IAC Pop-Up Art Sale
2017-05-06 10:00 - 15:00, 2017-05-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Habitat For Humanity, 7954 Crestwood Boulevard, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The Irondale Arts Council will sponsor its next Out of the Blue in the ‘Dale pop-up art sale THIS Friday & Saturday, May 5-6æat the Habitat conference room.
This is the perfect opportunity to purchase that unique gift for Mother’s Dayæandæsupport local artists at the same time!æ For more informationæclick here or email Lynn Marino at irondaleartscouncil@yahoo.com.

Habitat Women Build
2017-05-06 08:00 - 15:00 | Habitat For Humanity, 7954 Crestwood Boulevard, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
Habitat for Humanity’s annual “Women Build” is THIS Saturday, May 6, 8 AM-3 PM.
The purpose of “Women Build” is to recruit, educate, and nurture women to build and advocate for affordable, quality housing in their communities. Appropriately, Women Build is highlighted near Mother’s Day annually to encourage us to honor through our efforts the special women in our lives.

We invite women and any others who wish to help to join in working on the Irondale home started on April 15.
Click hereæto register.æ The fee is $25, which includes an event t-shirt and other things.æEmail Cassie Brooksæor call her at 205-780-1234 if you have questions.

Irondale Sam's Club - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
2016-05-06 08:00 - 11:00 | Sams Wholesale Club, 3900 Grants Mill Road, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
Join the Chamber and Irondale City officials at Sam’s Club this Friday, May 6, at 8:00 AM to commemorate the new expansion of the Irondale store. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 8:30 AM.
Sam’s Club has always been a great business partner in Irondale, supporting charitable programs throughout the city.åÊ This Friday, Sam’s will present donations to the Irondale Fire Department, the Irondale Police Department, the Chamber of Commerce, Shades Valley High School, and Jefferson Christian Academy.

Irondale City Council Meeting
2015-05-05 19:00 - 21:00 | CIty Hall, 101 20th St S, Irondale, 35210, United States
The Irondale City Council will hold a regular city council meeting on May 5, 2015 at 7PM. åÊThe meeting will be held at åÊIrondale City Hall and is open to the public. åÊPre council meeting will start at 6PM.
The meeting agenda and supporting documents have been posted on the City Council Webpage or click here.

Irondale City Council Work Session
2015-05-05 17:00 - 18:00 | CIty Hall, 101 20th St S, Irondale, 35210, United States
The Irondale City Council has scheduled a work session for Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. åÊThis work session will be held at the Irondale City Hall, 101 20th Street South, Irondale, AL 35210.

IPL Seed and Saving Workshop
2017-05-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Irondale Public Library, 105 20th Street South, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The library will also host a Seed Swap next winter, so this is a great time to learn how to prepare.
– Learn how and why to save your own seeds.
– Learn how to store seeds for future use and get tips on seed starting
Presented by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Free.

Irondale City Council Meeting
2016-05-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Irondale City Hall, 101 20th Street South, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The Irondale City Council will hold a regular city council meeting on May 3, 2016 at 7PM. åÊ The meeting will take place at Irondale City Hall. åÊA pre-council meeting to discuss agenda items will take place at 6PM.

Ms. Senior Irondale Pageant
2015-04-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Shades Valley High School, 6100 Old Leeds Rd, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
Who will wear the inaugural crown of Ms. Senior Irondale ? åÊThereÛªs only one way to find out and that is to attend the first ever Ms. Senior Irondale Pageant on Saturday, April 11th. åÊThis special event will take place from 2PM to 4PM at the Shades Valley High School Auditorium.

Bessemer Police Chief and Irondale resident, Nathaniel Rutledge will be theåÊMaster of Ceremonies. åÊContestants will prove that age is just a number, as they showcase their talents in various fun filled events. åÊIn addition there will be special entertainment and many surprises.

The tickets are $6.00 advance purchase, $7.00 at the door for ages 19-54 andåÊ$4.00 advance purchase, $5.00 at the door for 6-18 and 55 and above,åÊages 5 and under is free. åÊIf you would like to buy advance tickets, you can go by the Irondale Senior Activity CenteråÊor see Connie at City Hall on Tuesday throughåÊFriday.

7th Annual BBQ for Building - Habitat For Humanity
2015-04-11 11:00 - 17:00 | Habitat For Humanity, 7954 Crestwood Boulevard, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The 7th Annual BBQ for Building will take place on Saturday, April 11, at 11:00 AM at the Habitat ReStore in Irondale.åÊ Join Habitat for Humanity Greater Birmingham as amateur teams compete in a barbecue cook-off for the title of Grand Champion and People’s Choice!
Attendees will have a chance to sample each team’s fares and cast their vote for the People’s Choice category.åÊ And all can enjoy live music from the Stephen McCullough Band and fun for the entire family, with a moon bounce, face painting, and Home Depot Kids Workshop for the youth.
Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the gate, and all proceeds go to fund Habitat Birmingham’s housing programs. Children 12 and under are free.åÊ BBQ sampling and sodas from the Coca-Cola trailer are included in the ticket price.
Rain or Shine! The festival will be held outdoors at the Habitat ReStore.åÊ For more information about BBQ for Building, click here.åÊ Tickets may be purchased online or at the ReStore.

IPL - Minecraft Fan Party
2017-04-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Irondale Public Library, 105 20th Street South, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The Irondale Public Library will host a Minecraft Fan Party on April 10, 2017 at 5:30 PM. æThis event is free to the public and open to all ages.

Ms. Senior IrondaleåÊPagent
2016-04-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Shades Valley High School, 6100 Old Leeds Rd, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The Ms. Senior Irondale Pageant will beåÊSaturday, April 9, 2016. The pageant is open to all ladies active at the Irondale Senior Activity Center, or who live, work or attend church in Irondale.åÊ Registration fee is $25.
For those who might like to participate, please attend an interest meeting at the Senior Activity Center nextåÊThursday, February 11, at 2:30 PM.

2016 Asian Cultures & Food Festival
2016-04-09 10:30 - 16:00 | Zamora Temple, 3521 Ratliff Rd, Irondale, 35210, United States
Last year’s festival was attended by over 2500+. Come have lots of fun. The eighth annual Alabama Asian Cultures and Food Festival will be held this year on Saturday, April 9, 2016, from 10:30 am (opening ceremony) until 4:00 pm at the Zamora Shrine Temple (3521 Ratliff Road, Irondale, AL 35210).
Come and support the Foundation and its goals through your attendance and purchases at vendor bazaars, meet people from different cultures, learn to understand cultural similarities and differences by visiting our cultural educations booths, enjoy Asian entertainment, sample many kinds of Asian food, and have a lot of fun!
Come early and stay until closing. This yearÛªs Festival begins with the traditional Opening Ceremony: ChildrenÛªs Chorus, remarks from visiting dignitaries and this yearÛªs Miss Birmingham and Miss Cahaba Valley. Regular activities will begin at 11:00 am. There will be a number of educational and fun activities available, including an Asian fashion show, construction of a Nepalese Rangoli (made with colored rice), Japanese arts workshops, a ÛÏsilentÛ auction, scholarly discussions with Indian film excerpts on diversity and tolerance, outdoor lessons on cricket, and a ÛÏName It and Claim ItÛ Asia map activity with prizes.
The number of Asian countries represented by cultural education booths, whose mission is to share fun aspects of their cultures with you, will increase this year. A new feature will be a childrenÛªs ÛÏpassportÛ to be stamped when they visit each booth or take a ÛÏjourney across AsiaÛ on a giant map from National Geographic, guided by experienced master teacher, Bo Garrett, from Highlands School. Storytelling sessions presenting Asian folk tales, myths, stories, and fairy tales from different Asian cultures, sure to delight the small ones, are co-sponsored by the AACF and our partner, the Vestavia Hills Library in the Woods. Weather permitting, there will be experts who will conduct ÛÏhands-onÛ activities on the sport of cricket which is wildly popular in much of southern and western Asia. There will also be workshops for adults to learn more about the Japanese arts of Origami and Ikebana.
Sample as you will, and savor the aromas, flavors, and textures of the foods offered. Try new things and discover new favorites. This year you will again have the freedom to purchase individual servings of any dish you wish from any food booth. Again, only tokens will be used to purchase food to accelerate service. Pots of Jasmine tea, sodas, and bottled water will be available also. The ÛÏFood CourtÛ opens at 11:15 am and closes at 3:30 p.m., so donÛªt be late. Following tradition, this yearÛªs Miss Birmingham (2016), MÛªia Callens, and Miss Cahaba Valley (2016), Chandler Shields, will serve as hostesses and Emcees for the festival, serve as Chorus Mistresses for the ChildrenÛªs Chorus in the opening ceremony, and be available for photographs with children all day. Admission this year is $8.00 for adults 18 and over, $5.00 for teens (13-17) and college students, active military, and veterans with ID, and free for children 12 and under. Food service will be available from 11:15 am – 3:30 pm. A small number of invited restaurants and organizations representing many Asian cuisines will have signature dishes that will only be sold a la carte. $4.00 food tokens and $2.00 green drink tickets will be offered at the Admissions area. No cash will be accepted for food, only tokens: one token for one food serving. You may be as adventurous as you like, sampling dishes you have never tried before. Soft drinks and bottled water will be available for $2.00 (one green ticket) each, and a teapot of hot Jasmine tea with four cups is $4.00 (two green tickets).

Irondale Chamber of Commerce - Monthly Luncheon
2015-04-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Pine Tree Country Club, 5100 Whispers Dr.;, AL 35210, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The Greater Irondale Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Mayor Tommy Joe Alexander as he presents his “State of the City” address at the next membership luncheonåÊthis Thursday, April 9th at Pine Tree Country Club.
The luncheon begins with networking at 11:30 AM, with buffet lunch served at approximately Noon.åÊ The luncheon will end by 1:00 PM so everyone can get back to work!
We need your RSVP by this Wednesday, April 8, at noon.åÊ You can RSVP online here, or email us your reservation.
Admission is $14 for Chamber members and $16 for non-members.åÊ Prepay online here, or pay cash, check, or debit/credit card at the door.

The Beattitudes Live in Concert
2017-04-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Irondale Public Library, 105 20th Street South, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The eclectic southern folk group The Beattitudesæwill be performing live at the Irondale Public Library on April 6, 2017 at 6PM. æThe public are encouraged to attend this free event. æRefreshments will be served.

Irondale Downtown Redevelopment Authority Meeting
2016-04-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Irondale City Hall, 101 20th Street South, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The Irondale Downtown Redevelopment Authority has scheduled a meeting for Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. åÊThis meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Irondale City Hall located at 101 20th Street South, Irondale, AL 35210.

Irondale City Council Meeting
2016-04-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Irondale City Hall, 101 20th Street South, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The Irondale City Council will hold a regular Irondale City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 7PM.åÊ The meeting is open to the public and will take placeåÊat Irondale City Hall.
A pre-council meeting to discuss agenda items willåÊtake place prior to the meeting at 6PM.
Click the following link to view the meeting agenda:
CityCouncilMeetingAgenda04052016

Irondale City Council - Work Session
2017-04-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Irondale City Hall, 101 20th Street South, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The Irondale City Council has scheduled a work session for Monday, April 3, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. The work session will be held at the Irondale City Hall 101 20th Street South, Irondale AL 35210.

Alabama Asian Cultures Foundation Festival
2017-04-01 11:30 - 15:00 | Zamora Temple, 3521 Ratliff Rd, Irondale, 35210, United States
The Asian Cultures Foundation will hold their annual festival on April 1, 2017 at 11:30 AM at the Zamora Temple.
This is a family friendly event that celebrates various Asian cultures, food and music.

Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
2015-03-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Pine Tree Country Club, 5100 Whispers Dr.;, AL 35210, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The Greater Irondale Chamber of Commerce will hold their monthly luncheon on March 12, 2015 at Pine Tree Country Club.

Unity In The Community - Pastors Vs Police Basketball Game
2017-03-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Irondale Middle School, 6200 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The Irondale Police Department and area pastors will compete in a fast-paced basketball game, at Irondale Middle School on March 10, 2017 at 1PM.æThis event is part of an ongoing initiative to enhance the relationship between the police and the community they serve.
The following community leaders are scheduled to participate: Ken Atkinson – Irondale Police Chief, John London, Irondale City Council President, Pastor Michael McClure – Revelation Church, Pastor Thomas Beavers – New Rising Star Church and James Stewart – Irondale City Clerk.
All are invited to come and enjoy the fun and support a good cause.

Irondale City Council - Park Committee Meeting
2016-03-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Irondale City Hall, 101 20th Street South, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The Irondale City Council – Park Committee will hold a meeting on March 10, 2016 at 6PM. åÊThe meeting will take place at the Irondale Parks Office located across from Irondale City Hall. åÊPark Committee chairperson, John London will preside over the meeting.

Greater Irondale Chamber of Commerce - March Luncheon
2016-03-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Pine Tree Country Club, 5100 Whispers Dr.;, AL 35210, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The Greater Irondale Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome our guest speaker, Bobby Jackson, Director of Career Technical Education at Jefferson County Board of Education.

The Career and Technical Education program is a vital, progressive, and rigorous part of the totalåÊeducational systemåÊthat provides students with life skills and prepares them as a workforce in which business and industry are confident.

Mr. Jackson will inform us how, as business people, we can make a positive difference in anåÊIrondale high school student’s career path. Shades Valley High School, along with the Chamber, City ofIrondale and local businesses, is developing a comprehensive student internship program that benefits both the student and the hiring organization. Learn how you and fellow chamber members can ensure a bright future for Irondale, one young man or woman at a time.

Holiday Garden Neighborhood Association Meeting
2015-03-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Irondale Senior Activity Center, 5313 Beacon Drive, Irondale, 35210, United States
The Holiday Neighborhood Association will hold their monthly meeting on 3/10/2015.åÊ The meeting will take place at the Irondale Senior Activity Center at 7PM.

Greater Irondale Chamber of Commerce - March Luncheon
2017-03-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Pine Tree Country Club, 5100 Whispers Dr.;, AL 35210, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The Greater Irondale Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Antjuan Marsh, principal of Shades Valley High School, as our guest speaker.

Dr. Marsh accepted the appointment last year to serve as principal of Irondale’s public high school. He has twenty-two years experience as an Alabama teacher, coach, assistant principal, and instructional administrator.

He earned both his Bachelors and Masters degree in Education from Troy University.æ As a classroom teacher, he designed a “Writing Across the Curriculum Program” for grades 6-12, which was instrumental to his research in receiving his doctorate degree in Educational Leadership. Marsh was responsible for integrating Advanced Placement and also the credit recovery program into the school’s instructional curriculum at McAdory High School.
Dr. Marsh has been a featured speaker at school assemblies, colleges, churches and community events with some of those events in New Zealand, Hong Kong and Istanbul, Turkey. In 2014, Marsh initiated the exploration of an educational partnership between universities in Alabama and institutions located in the Middle East that would assist the training, equipping and credentialing of educators in the Kurdish Region of Northern Iraq. He has also designed a mentoring program called “Exemplars” which mission is to encourage students to engage their world and maximize their potential.
In 2015, Marsh was awarded Certified Instruction Leader (CIL) by the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS). Marsh now serves on the CIL commission.

Holiday Gardens Neighborhood Association - March Meeting
2016-03-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Irondale Senior Activity Center, 5313 Beacon Drive, Irondale, 35210, United States
The Holiday Gardens Neighborhood Association will hold their regular monthly meeting on March 8, 2016 at 6PM. åÊThe meeting will take place at the Irondale Senior Activity Center.åÊWe encourage all citizens of Holiday Gardens to come fellowship with us.
These meetings are intended to share information and develop strategies that enhance the quality of life for all who reside in the Holiday GardensåÊneighborhood. åÊAssociationåÊmeetings are regularly held on the second Tuesday of each month.

Exchange Club of Irondale Meeting
2016-03-08 11:30 - 13:00 | Habitat For Humanity, 7954 Crestwood Boulevard, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The Exchange Club of Irondale will hold their regular monthly meeting at the Habitat for Humanity Restore,åÊon Match 8, 2016. åÊThe meeting will take place in the Restore Meeting Center at 11:30AM.
The guest speaker is Stacy Hopkins, Executive Director of åÊThe Birmingham Exchange Child Abuse Prevention Center. åÊWe will discuss present and future activities and highlight our plans foråÊChild Abuse Prevention Month in April. åÊWe will also have guests from the Alabama District of the Exchange Club including; President – Griffith, Convention Coordinator åÊ- DeShazo, and Past National President – Wright.
Please communicate your intentions by Noon MONDAY to attend, so that we will have sufficient food prepared by contacting Joyce Franklin at 956-8379.

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Irondale City Council - Finance Committee Meeting
2016-03-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Irondale City Hall, 101 20th Street South, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The Irondale City Council – Finance Committee will hold a meeting on March 7, 2016 at 5:30PM. åÊThe meeting will take place at Irondale City Hall. åÊFinance Committee chairperson, Craig Sanderson will preside over the meeting.

Ruffner Mountain - Mining Hike II
2015-03-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve, 1214 81st St S, Birmingham, AL, 35206, United States
Marty’s Mondo Mining Hike: Part II
03/07/2015 10:00 AM – 03:00 PM
Admission:
$10.00 – Part II
$25.00 – Series & Individual Membership
Join Ruffner’s mountain man, Marty Schulman, on an epic hike through history. This isåÊPART IIåÊof a three (3) part hiking series.
Part II will be held on MarchåÊ7 where we’ll meet at the gate to the Wetlands on Ruffner Rd to explore the mining system there.
