City of Irondale

2016 Asian Cultures & Food Festival
2016-04-09 10:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Irondale City Council Work Session
2017-03-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Irondale City Hall, 101 20th Street South, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The Irondale City Council will hold a work session on Monday, March 6, 2917 at 5:30 PM.
The meeting will be held at Irondale City Hall and will be presided over by Irondale City Council President – John London.
Please click the link below to view and/or print the agenda for the meeting:
informal-meeting-agenda

The Gingerbread Lady - Soup Tasting Event
2015-03-06 11:00 - 13:00 | The Gingerbread Lady Gift Shop, 5415 Beacon Drive, Suite 165, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
On Friday, March 6th from 11 am – 1 pm there will be a dip and soup tasting at The Gingerbread Lady Gift Shop. The shop is located at Grants Mill Station next to Southeastern Salvage.åÊ The community is invited, including the Mayor, Council and other city officials.åÊ

Glitz, Glam, and Gowns
2015-03-05 16:00 - 20:00
Glitz, Glam, and Gowns in the Birmingham area this year will be a “red carpet affair” at the Church at Brookhills on Thursday, March 5.åÊ Click here for information.
“Glitz, Glam, and Gowns” is an annual charitable event organized by Big House Foundation to help young girls in foster care enjoy those right-of-passage events like prom without an undue financial burden on their foster families.
If you have any donations that would aid this worthwhile event, Jefferson Christian Academy is the drop-off location for new or gently used girls formal or semi- formal dresses, shoes, and accessories. They will accept donations through Wednesday, March 4.

Irondale Exchange Club - All You Can Eat Breakfast Fundraiser
2017-03-04 08:00 - 12:00 | Irondale Senior Activity Center, 5313 Beacon Drive, Irondale, 35210, United States
The Irondale Exchange Club will host their Annual All You Can Eat Breakfast Fundraiser, on March 4, 2017 from 8AM to Noon. This special event will be held at the Irondale Senior Activity Center.
This event will feature all you can eat breakfast for only $6.99. Breakfast includes (pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice & coffee). æYou can either dine in or take out your meal.
Tickets may be purchased at the Irondale Senior Activity Center, from Irondale Exchange Club members prior to the event. On the day of the event you are welcome to just come and eat all you can eat for only $6.99.
100% of proceeds and donations will be used in Irondale for the benefit of our citizens and students and our community events including:æ

Christmas in Irondale
$100 student ACE awards
American & State Flag donations
Veterans Day Breakfast
And many other local projects

Mail payments to:
PO Box 100192, Irondale, AL 35210.æMake checks payable to: äóìXCIäó
For further information please contact: æJohn Schoen ~ Phone: 205-956-5875 ~ Email: exchangeclubofirondale@gmail.com
æAny donation will be appreciated

Irondale Arts Council Meeting
2015-03-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Irondale Public Library, 105 20th Street South, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
Reorganizing meeting of the Irondale Arts Council will be meeting at 6:30PM next Wed. March 4, at the Irondale Library.åÊ All local artists as well as anyone interested in bringing the arts to Irondale are encouraged to come.åÊ We need your support.

Irondale City Council Meeting - Revised Date
2016-03-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Irondale City Hall, 101 20th Street South, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
Due to today’s election, the normally scheduled first Tuesday of the month Irondale City Council meeting has been rescheduled. The meeting will now be held on Thursday, March 3, 2016 in Irondale City HallåÊat 7PM.
A Pre-Council meeting will take place at 6PM åÊto discuss agenda items. åÊTo view the agenda for the meeting please click on the link below:
CityCouncilMeetingAgenda03042016

Irondale City Council Meeting
2015-03-03 19:00 - 21:00 | CIty Hall, 101 20th St S, Irondale, 35210, United States
Irondale City Council will hold a regular City Council Meeting on March 3, 2015 at Irondale City Hall. The meeting will take place at 7PM and is open to the public. åÊPre-Council Meeting will start at 6PM.

Irondale Chamber of Commerce - Monthly Luncheon
2015-02-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Pine Tree Country Club, 5100 Whispers Dr.;, AL 35210, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
Plan to join us on the second Thursday of February of 2015 for the next membership luncheon.
The Greater Irondale Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present Robbie Cather, Project Manager withåÊStewart Perry Construction, to discuss “green” initiatives in Irondale.åÊ You only have to visit their award-winning corporate campus to recognize that Stewart Perry is committed to leading by example the movement for green and sustainable construction.åÊ (Take a virtual tour here.)
The luncheon will be Thursday, February 12, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, at Pine Tree Country Club for terrific food, networking, and discussion.
You can pre-register online here, or you can RSVP via email any time!

IPL - Directed Drawing with Mr. Stephen
2017-02-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Irondale Public Library, 105 20th Street South, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
Directed Drawing with Mr. Stephen
Saturday, February 11 æ1:00 pm
Join Mr. Stephen for a story and some drawing.

Irondale On The Move - Town Hall Meeting
2016-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Shades Valley High School, 6100 Old Leeds Rd, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
A final draft of Irondale’såÊComprehensive City Plan is now available on the Irondale on the MoveåÊwebsite, and you’re invited to a public meeting to discuss it next Tuesday!
After almost a year of studies and Irondale stakeholder input, the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham – at the request of the City of Irondale and in cooperation with several state and federal agencies – has developed a written plan that will serve as a guide to help Irondale grow forward.åÊ You can review theåÊExecutive Summary first, then seek more detail in the complete Plan.
Be sure you thoroughly check out the Plan before the public meeting at the Shades Valley High School cafeteria at 6 PMåÊonåÊThursday, February 11.

Irondale Exchange Club Monthly Meeting
2015-02-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Olive Garden Restaurant, 7701 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL, United States
Monthly Irondale Exchange Club Meeting åÊ- Tuesday meeting 11:30, Olive Garden Restaurant ÛÒ Our speaker will be Debby Kristofco, Director of Marketing Communications from åÊIBML.

Irondale Business Masters Exchange Club Breakfast
2015-02-10 07:00 - 09:00 | Rime Gardens Inn, 5320 Beacon Drive, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
As any wise business person knows, you can always improve your bottom line as your knowledge in business techniques increases.åÊ This Tuesday, Feb. 10th at 7 AM at the Rime Garden Inn & Suites, you will have the opportunity to do just that.åÊ I’m excited to have George Brockman as our guest speaker to present “The Power of Alignment in Business”.

With 20 years of experience in information technology and management and currently serving as management consultant, George Brockman brings a fresh enthusiasm to building professional skills that will lead to more full and purposeful lives.åÊ George is President/CEO of Radiant Professional Services where he develops and delivers leadership training programs.åÊ He is currently a member of the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce and the Trussville Chamber.
As always, a breakfast buffet is available for only $6 (which include the tip).
Plan to join us this Tuesday and bring a guest with you.åÊ We are still trying to build our membership so that we can soon charter as an official Business Masters Exchange Club.
I look forward to seeing you Tuesday.
Joyce

Zen Doodle with artist Lynn Marino
2017-02-09 17:00 - 18:30 | Irondale Public Library, 105 20th Street South, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
Zen Doodle with artist Lynn Marino
Thursday, February 9 æ5:00pm – 6:30 pm
No experience needed. Zen doodle is an easy to learn and relaxing art form based on structured patterns. Free.
