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Cronier's Fine JewelryMeet the Father-Daughter Team Behind the Cronier Name

Doug's 2 Salon & SpaThe Secret of Montgomery's

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Everything You DIDN'T Want To Know About Plaque p12

CCRONIER’S FINE JEWELRY

Second Saturdays is a Riverfront Festival that takes place on the second Saturday of each month from April through September.

Join us Saturday, August 10! Live Music from Trotline

MarketplaceInteractive Activities for the Children

Various Food VendorsFace Painting

Magician and Balloon TwistingJohn Lee Paint, "Paints the Sky Firework Show"

Fireworks Cruise aboard the Harriott IIFRee AdMISSIon!

No outside beverage, food or coolers permitted!Sponsored by Stivers Ford, Bama Budweiser and PnC Bank

Two key additions have been made to the City of Montgomery staff. Anita Archie and Purser “Mac” McLeod will both occupy positions in the Mayor’s cabinet. Anita Archie will serve as Executive Assistant to the Mayor and Purser “Mac” McLeod will serve as Director of Business and Commercial Development.

“We are pleased and honored to have such quality individuals decide to leave successful careers to join in helping move our City forward. Montgomery is indeed fortunate,” says Montgomery mayor Todd Strange.

Archie will have oversight responsibilities of the City’s Planning and Risk Management Departments, work with the City Council and City Clerk’s office, and provide general project management. Archie is currently employed by the Business Council of Alabama as senior vice-president of

Intergovernmental Affairs and Advocacy and Legal Advisor.

"She is uniquely talented and worked tirelessly to fight for the private sector, an asset that will benefit the city of Montgomery as she works with Mayor Strange to bring jobs to the River Region. It was a true privilege to work side by side with her professionally for nearly four years," says Billy Canary, president and CEO of the Business Council of Alabama.

McLeod will work to cultivate retail throughout the capital city, manage the City’s Design Studio and serve as a liaison with the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce on business, tourism, development and education matters. McLeod is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Colonial Company, an Alabama-based investment company insurance, property development and construction.

“Mac has worked with us for more than a decade, during which time I've known him as both a strong business and civic leader. He is a good friend and a committed Montgomery citizen. His strengths will help Mayor Strange, the City of Montgomery, and the entire region grow and improve over the coming years,” says Jimmy Lowder, chairman of the Colonial Company.

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A Word from Our Mayor

Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange

Key Additions to the Mayor’s Cabinet This Month

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Cronier’s Fine Jewelry goes beyond regular jewelry stores with the unique services they offer. The jewelry store has two different types of businesses in one store. Cronier’s offers a boutique-type sales floor with jewelry such as Tacori designs that are “Ready to Wear,” but can still be modified. They also have a separate creative design department, which sets them apart from other jewelers. Cronier's is able to reinvent old jewelry as new relevant rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. This creates one-of-a-kind jewelry without any extra money spent for design. This is an extraordinary service that is part of the experience for all of Cronier's customers.

Cronier’s uses the “Ready to Wear” jewelry and creates a bridge to enable their customers to tweak and compile designs, effectively turning the buyer into the creator or artist. The design process uses the parts of ready-to-wear pieces, then Cadcam (computer aided design) is used to put the design from the sketch, to a computer blueprint, to a wax design that the customer can actually try on!

Cronier’s Jewelry gives the average person, such as a college student with a budget of $1,500, access to design their own special piece without the design learning curve and without an additional hourly rate. They want to help their customers make their jewelry more special by providing an exceptional experience.

Lastly, the custom design department has the ability to take a $20,000.00 dream ring and create a $4,000.00 version that she will love, so you can still afford the wedding and the honeymoon!

Cronier’s Jewelry is located at 2307 eastern Boulevard and is open Tuesday – Saturday from 10am – 6pm. You can also reach them by phone at 334-272-4995 or visit their Facebook page or website: www.croniers.com.

On The Cover


46Henry Hernanzez

2 What's NeW iN the City?

4 a Word from our mayor

8 sights to see

12 health & fitNess

16 iNsuraNCe 101

18 WorkforCe

20 life lessoNs

24 good taste

30 faith

34 eduCatioN statioN

40 kid’s CorNer

42 meoW Woof & Chirp

48 shoppiNg spree

54 Worth a look

56 datebook

62 map it out

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The month of July saw the passing of Charles

Carr, the man who was driving Hank Williams when he died. Charles was my cousin and friend, but rarely spoke of that eventful night. He also did not consider himself a legend but rather an ordinary person whose life happened to be forever linked to the country star. He would take part in remembrances for Hank Williams, if invited, and was also asked to sign replicas of the baby blue Cadillac he was driving on that fateful trip. However, Charles was a very private person and never capitalized in any way with his connection to Hank Williams.

Ever since Charles’ death, much has been written about the

fact he was “Hank Williams’ driver.” What hasn’t been written or reported is how he came to drive the famous singer on that trip. Charles’ father, Pitts Carr, owned several businesses in Montgomery, one of which was Liberty Cab Company. Whenever Hank Williams was in town, Uncle Pitts would provide a cab and driver for Hank Williams. Due to the relationship between my uncle and Hank Williams, Charles came to know the singer, and his band, very well. Uncle Pitts did not have a driver to drive Hank Williams to Ohio, so he

asked if it would be okay if Charles drove his car. Hank Williams agreed, and the rest is history.

Charles was a freshman at Auburn and home for

Christmas break when he accepted the job to drive the singer to Ohio. The trip was not without incident and Hank Williams severe back problems were a big concern. Due to the pain, he would lie down on the back seat as Charles drove, and the two would talk. When Hank Williams stopped responding and Charles realized he was not just sleeping, he stopped the car to check on the singer. It was then Charles realized he had died. Charles phoned his parents from West Virginia to let them know what happened.

They called my grandparents, dropped their youngest son off at their house, and headed to get Charles.

Charles became a successful businessman and enjoyed

life. For many years, he would not participate in anything related to Hank Williams and would not provide details related to the final moments of Hank Williams life. As Charles grew older, he recognized he was a part of history and began to attend functions for his friend; however, he still would not speak of Hank Williams death. It is my belief Charles viewed the singer’s death as a private memory and respected the singer’s privacy even into his own death.

Charles CArr a reluctant legend

Sights To See

by Geoff Stough

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Health & Fitness


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But, They Are Perfect! "Comparison is the thief of joy"

- Theodore Roosevelt

I have been on a joy kick lately. I have been trying to figure out how do I obtain and maintain a joyful heart. I found that one of my biggest barriers to being joyful were those moments I compare myself to others. You know those moments. Those moments where you say all those things to yourself: look at that perfect couple with the perfect house and kids and jobs. And then think my life will never look like that. I want what they have! It’s amazing how we look at other people and their lives through rose-colored glasses, but look at ourselves and our own lives through a magnifying glass.

Father's day weekend I ran a 5k in honor of my father. I came in last in my age group, #17 out of 17. during the race, a 4-year-old with her father passed me, people twice my age passed me, but I kept going at a pace I knew I could maintain. I could have become discouraged. I love running because it's me against myself: my own limiting beliefs, my negative self-talk, my aches and pains. Comparing ourselves to others is a self-defeating behavior that hurts us far more than someone's words.

You are YOU...embrace YOU: your strengths, your abilities, your talents! It's YOUR choice to love YOU and find that joyful song in your heart and you will finish the race right on time...YOUR time!


Health & Fitness

This morning I was doing an exam on a very bright young man in his early twenties who just moved here recently. He was a little embarrassed because he hadn’t seen a dentist in a number of years. For me, that doesn’t matter so much. Yes, of course you’ll be in better dental shape if you see a dentist regularly. But as far as I’m concerned for this man, the last time he saw a dentist was about 15 minutes ago. I’m glad he came in. It did get me thinking about the basics, though. This man was well educated, exceptionally smart and independently successful. He took excellent care of himself and his dental home care (brushing and flossing) was.. um... unsuccessful.

I even got the idea of wetting my toothbrush and putting it back in the holder to fool the toothbrush police (my mother). It didn’t work. Somehow, mothers do have that eye in the back of their heads that can see eVeRYTHInG.

dentists are for the most part restorative practitioners. What that means is if there is a problem, we fix it. of course we can replace missing teeth and whiten and drastically improve your smiles, but 90% of what we do is restorative dentistry. That is, we do fillings to fix small cavities, crowns to fix cavities that were given enough time to grow larger, root canals and crowns to fix even larger cavities and extractions when the cavity has become so huge that there’s nothing left to do to save it. If you have no cavities we say “Looks great, see you in six months for your next cleaning.” I still believe that just about everyone can go through the rest of their lives without another new cavity. The best and only way is through proper diet, brushing and especially flossing.

We’ve all heard of dental plaque. But what exactly is it? I could give you the scientific study of the bacterial flora that make up plaque, its etiology and the explanation of biofilm, but that stuff is so boring, I’d fall asleep writing it. The basic explanation is boogers. It’s a booger. Plaque is like the boogers of teeth. except worse, it IS made up of millions of live, thriving bacteria in a sticky gooey protective (to the bacteria) boogery slop. Just like anything alive, the bacteria has waste products.

Bacterial poop.

The bacterial poop is highly acidic which dissolves the enamel and allows the bugs into your tooth, where it infects and invades the tooth itself. It also infects your gums and the bone supporting your teeth. So that’s what plaque is. Bugs, boogers and poop. If you eat, you have plaque. Its nasty stuff and its sticky and it is gooey enough to get to any surface of your teeth. It stays there until you get it out. If it stays long enough it becomes tartar. Tartar is boogers with weapons. The only way to get plaque out is to brush and floss.

The American dental Association recommends brushing and flossing at least two times a day. Brushing well will remove the plaque on the front, top, and tongue surface of the tooth. When you brush, make sure you angle the bristles of a SoFT toothbrush at a 45 degree angle towards your gums. Then brush side to side in strokes about the width of a tooth. Hum the national anthem. By the time you’re done, congratulate yourself on brushing one quarter of your mouth. Hum it three more times. once for every other quadrant of your mouth. Yes, it’s cheesy. But it’s faster than humming Handel's "Messiah.”

Flossing well will remove the plaque from the area in between your teeth where your teeth contact each other. This is one of the most common places to get cavities. Right at the contact point where your teeth touch each other. A toothbrush just can’t get this area.

Today, we have the technology to see billions of light years into space. We can put all the technology plus way more than nASA used in its entire Apollo space program into a cellphone. We can fly across the world in a few hours. But nothing can get rid of plaque between teeth except a little waxed piece of $1.99 string.

It’ll save you thousands of dollars in preventable dental work though. don’t forget to floss!

The American dental Association has a fantastic website that give instructions on proper brushing and flossing as well as many other topics that may interest you. It even has a cool little animation that shows proper brushing and flossing in action. The web address is http://www.ada.org/public.aspx.

As for proper brushing and flossing, I’ll be the first to admit that I still hate flossing. I mean, I’m 42 years old. I’ve got important things to do. But my mother lives across the country. She’s 72 years old and she STILL knows... How does she do that?

Dr. Frank K. Rho received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Loma Linda University in 1997. He has worked with numerous dentists and specialists and has lectured in communities on the subject of dental care throughout the United States. He is an active member of a number of organizations composed of dentists who keep abreast of the latest trends and techniques in dentistry. Dr. Rho practices general dentistry in Prattville, Alabama.

Everything You DIDN'T Want To Know About Plaqueby Dr. Frank K. Rho

"I remember when I was a kid growing up, I hated brushing my teeth. I loathed flossing. It got in the way of my time. I mean, I was 8 years old. I had important things to do. "


Health & Fitness

Most of us have been in the situation where we've met up with a group of friends and/or acquaintances to begin an exercise group regiment, right? A few weeks, or a couple of months pass, and it may be you and another person from the group remaining. Also, as the group has diminished in numbers, the workouts have become less intense, stagnant, and repetitious. This is one of the many important reasons a professional trainer is significant, and important to your fitness training goals. You will ALWAYS have a partner, motivator, and coach for as long as you continue to use your fitness trainer's service. If you're not getting that from your current trainer, and you're paying, you need to quickly seek other professional assistance.

As professional fitness trainers, our job is to help you reach any obtainable, and the seemingly non-obtainable, goals for your bodies. We are there to encourage you to strive to do more, and assist you in becoming stronger mentally through building higher self-esteem, and obtaining more self confidence. If you're feeling beat down, and you never feel encouraged or motivated by your current fitness trainer, please seek further professional fitness training assistance.

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Insurance 101

PackingInclude a first-aid kit among your cargo. Your kit should include hydrocortisone cream and antihistamine for allergic reactions and rashes, plus materials for cleaning and dressing wounds. The Red Cross offers a list of first-aid essentials to include in your kit.

Setting UpArrive before nightfall so you'll have time to inspect your camping site, unpack and build a fire. Avoid pitching tents close to water, under dead tree limbs or near insect nests and poisonous plants. Also look for broken glass, sharp rocks and other hazards that could cause injury. Use a plastic tarp for an extra layer of protection between the ground and the tent—just ensure the tarp does not extend beyond the width of the tent so water does not pool when it rains.

Building FiresLight fires in metal burn rings or stone-lined pits away from tents and low-hanging branches. Keep fires manageable, and never leave them unattended. Always have a bucket of water or a shovel nearby for extinguishing flames. Check to see any fire bans are posted at the campground entrance—and heed them.

Taking Hikes Wear long pants tucked into your socks, sturdy shoes, a hat, sunglasses and layers you can easily remove. Also pack sunscreen, a map, a compass,

water, packaged snacks and insect spray with DEET. Bring your cell phone along, too. Not all locations will have service, but if you do, your phone can be a valuable lifeline should you get lost or need assistance. Stay on designated hiking trails, and take frequent stops to rest and rehydrate.

Encountering Wildlife Wild animals can be unpredictable and can carry diseases. It's best to bring your binoculars and watch them from a distance. If you're camping in an area that bears inhabit, be sure you know what to do if you meet one.

Preparing Meals Store foods in airtight containers and insulated coolers, keeping raw and cooked foods separate, and cold foods chilled. As you cook, sanitize your station often and heat foods to a safe temperature before eating. When you're finished, transfer leftovers to airtight, animal-proof containers, and properly dispose of garbage in an approved refuse container well away from your campsite—one that's tightly secured against animals.

Going to Bed Pack extra blankets and layers of clothes rather than relying on a fuel-burning heater for warmth. Using heaters and other fuel-burning equipment in an enclosed space can cause carbon monoxide poisoning.Learn more tips for camping safety from the U.S. Forest Service.

Seven Safety Lessons for Camping Trips by Henry Hernandez, State Farm™ Insurance Agent

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Life Lessons

I can't believe the kids' summer break is almost over, and another school year is here. Times does fly. I am kind of happy because the kids are always bored about 2 weeks after school ends. They are ready to go back to school (whether they agree with their parents or not)! We ALL enjoy the break from the spelling/vocab words, the parent/kid homework & projects and when May gets here again, we will be So ready for school to get out. It's funny how we always feel like that every May and August!

To recap our summer - Wow, what a whirlwind! We were lucky enough to have all 3 girls on vacation with us this year. our big trip was new York City and Washington, dC. We have been planning this for a while and have been saving even longer! It was so worth it. We decided to stay a little less expensive and get 2 rooms for vacation. oh my goodness, it was so worth it! Poor JT would have neVeR had a chance in the bathroom with 3 teenagers and a wife! As any vacation, there were ups & downs, funny memories and great pictures (along with a few fights) to cherish. The girls will have memories of their first trip to new York City for years to come. The 3 things that I will remember most are: 1) How crazy Ashlee is, 2) The truck losing A/C on the way home and 3) The kids' excitement when they first stepped onto Times Square! There is nothing like the excitement and energy you feel when you are in "the city that never sleeps"!

We all survived the trip and are made it back home where all the kids are doing their own thing. Kim is working at the Chappy's deli in Prattville, Rebeccah is spending time with friends & her mom in Pensacola and

Ashlee is hanging out for the summer with us, bonding with her sisters and keeping us laughing and shaking our heads at her craziness 24/7. She is so much like my sister, it is uncanny!

Soon it will be time for school supply lists, new school clothes and learning schedules, meeting new friends and catching up with old friends. I can't believe this year Kim will be a Senior at Prattville High School. We are all so proud of her. It sounds cliche but "it seems just like yesterday I brought her home from the hospital". There

will be a lot of great memories this year, a lot of new beginnings and lots of tears shed by mom! Rebeccah will be an 8th grader at Prattville Junior High School - the big "cat" on campus. Ashlee will be a freshman at Hurst Junior High (7th-9th) in Texas, home of the Red Raiders - where she will be a cheerleader. I am really proud of her, but it is also

bittersweet because I have to put her on a plane to go to Texas. She wants to live with her dad and loves it out there. She is doing very well in school, and I am glad that she is cheering. It's a great sport and keeps her very active and too busy for boys (hopefully)!

We hope and pray for a good 2013-2014 school year. We also say a special prayer for all the teachers, bus drivers, crossing guards and support staff that keep everything moving forward!

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Surrender

Life Lessons

II am fascinated with surrender, because I have always heard, "Let God and let go." So, to me, surrender

doesn't mean that I am giving up on the process, but giving somebody else control of the process.

Surrender, therefore, was intentional for me. It did not mean I had run out of ideas, or I had no choice.

Usually, people who surrender do so out of necessity, because they have no other choice but to surrender

or give up. At this point, they remove themselves from actively participating in the process of what needs

to be done. However, I think it is wiser to remove ourselves from the outcome, but still concentrate on

what needs to be done. Even in battle, the process is determined by the motivation and active participation

of the opposing sides. While you can not know the outcome of the battle, you can not hope to win it by

giving up.

Taking this approach, surrender then becomes a little bit deeper than giving up or abandoning the pursuit,

but the realization that while you are not in control of the outcome, you're not giving up on the process.

Giving up the process means totally giving up the pursuit or the intentions. Surrender in this instance

could mean that the outcome is no longer in my will, but the process is my will. Depression, anger and

negative feelings often result when we hit that brick wall and literally run out of ideas about what to do in

our situation, or the next move to make, and we eventually end up giving up the process.

I recommend surrender. Committing to the process, and giving up the outcome is surrender. I


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Steak ’n Shake Prattville2313 Cobbs Ford Rd.334-290-0036

Steak Out 3271 Malcolm Dr334-270-0747 2930 Carter Hill Rd334-269-1800

Stop & Sip Coffee981 Adams Ave334-230-9989

Sundown East3416 Atlanta Hwy334-271-0501

Tenda Chick5951 Atlanta Hwy334-260-8547

Wings Xpress5780 Woodmere Blvd334-244-7898


Good TasteGood Taste

Wishbone Café 61 Bridge St334-356-4175 7028 Atlanta Hwy334-244-7270

Zaxby’s 3130 Taylor Rd334-481-0406 6453 Atlanta Hwy334-277-8066 2923 Eastern Blvd334-420-3500 2675 Zelda Rd334-293-9933

Asian/Indian

Ala Thai Classic963 Ann St334-240-2549

Ala Thai East 6663 Atlanta Hwy334-271-3141

Asia Bistro & Seafood7839 Vaughn Rd334-213-3628

Bombay Masala109 Eastern Blvd334-272-8510

Buffet City5461 Atlanta Hwy334-279-1678

Choices Restaurant80 Commerce St334-262-0888

East China 8153 Vaughn Rd334-279-1779

Green Papaya409 Coliseum Blvd334-395-7654

Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet 6561 Atlanta Hwy334-260-7799 181D Eastern Blvd334-260-6111

India Palace 3007H McGehee Rd334-281-1200

Kabuki Steakhouse7834 Vaughn Rd334-273-8885

King Buffet2727 Bell Rd334-273-8883

Korean Garden2891 Vaughn Plaza Rd334-277-5685

Lek’s Railroad Thai at Union Station300 Water St334-269-0708

Lek’s Taste of Thailand5421 Atlanta Hwy334-244-8994

Midori 5824 Woodmere Blvd334-593-1754

Ming’s Garden 1741 Eastern Blvd334-277-8188

Miyako Japanese8173 Vaughn Rd334-215-2275

Saigon Deli2323 Eastern Blvd334-279-5921

Satsuki6534 Atlanta Hwy334-239-7450

Shilla3526 Eastdale Cir334-354-3026

Shogun Japanese 5215 Carmichael Rd334-271-6999

St. Café 2777 Eastern Blvd334-396-2232

The Super Buffet5831 Atlanta Hwy334-215-0055

Sushi Café3004 Zelda Rd334-819-7060

Sushi Yama2070 Eastern Blvd334-612-7800

Thai Gratiem 8868 Minnie Brown Rd334-215-9960

Top China9160 EastChase Pkwy334-270-1668

Bakery

Cupcakes by Tish1940 Mulberry St.334-625-0999

Louisa's Bakery1039 Woodley Road334-356-1212


Barbeque

Country’s Barbecue 2610 Zelda Rd334-262-6211 5761 Atlanta Hwy334-270-0126

Dreamland BBQ101 Tallapoosa St334-273-7427

Jim ’N Nicks Bar-B-Q6415 Atlanta Hwy334-213-0046

K&J Rib Shack4255 S Court St334-356-1368

Sam’s Bar-B-Que3510 Atlanta Hwy334-279-0008

Sophia’s BBQ1055 Adams Ave334-269-1177

Varsity BBQ5471 Atlanta Hwy334-279-5444

Café

Café Louisa1034 E Fairview Ave334-264-4241

Café MOne Museum Dr334-240-4333

Cool Beans at Café d'Art115 Montgomery St334-269-3302

The Deli at Alley Station130A Commerce St334-263-2922

Shashy’s Fine Foods1700 Mulberry St334-263-7341

Casual Dining

All City Coney Island701 Madison Ave334-819-4100

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar 3001 Carter Hill Rd

Applebee’s334-264-9064 3195 Taylor Rd334-274-0009 6601 Atlanta Hwy334-279-1902

California Yogurt Kraze 3010 Zelda Rd334-356-3716 7730 Vaughn Rd334-215-9135

Chili’s7355 EastChase Pkwy334-270-1973

City Limits Bar & Grill3585 McGehee Rd334-239-9130

Dreamz511 E Edgemont Ave334-239-7303

Eastside Grille6667 Atlanta Hwy334-274-1200

The Exchange at Renaissance Hotel201 Tallapoosa St334-481-5165Filet & Vine431 Cloverdale Rd334-262-8463

Island Delights 323 Air Base Blvd334-264-0041

Nancy’s Italian Ice7976 Vaughn Rd334-356-1403

True503 Cloverdale Rd334-356-3814

Ruby Tuesday 1310 Eastern Blvd334-396-0224 6970 EastChase Loop 334-215-2285

Sinclair’s 1051 E Fairview Ave334-834-7462 7847 Vaughn Rd334-271-7654

Smoothie King7026 EastChase Pkwy334-356-5621

Smoothies & Things109 S Court St334-241-0770

Sommer’s Grill 9188 EastChase Pkwy334-274-0275

Sommer’s Place7972 Vaughn Rd334-279-5401

32 Degrees Yogurt Bar7030 EastChase Pkwy334-272-4773

The Tipping Point5015 Hampstead High 334-260-9110

Fine Dining

Central Restaurant129 Coosa St334-517-1155

Chophouse Vintage Year405 Cloverdale Rd334-264-8463

City Grill & Next Door8147 Vaughn Rd334-244-0960

Garrett’s 7780 Atlanta Hwy334-396-9950

Ham & High5251 Hampstead High 334-239-9982

The House Restaurant at Renaissance Montgomery Hotel201 Tallapoosa St334-481-5166

La Jolla Restaurant & Bar6854 EastChase Pkwy334-356-2600

Michael’s Table2960 Zelda Rd334-272-2500

Greek

Mr. G’s6268 Atlanta Hwy334-356-4662

Zoe’s Kitchen7218 EastChase Pkwy334-270-9115

Zoe’s Kitchen2960C Zelda Rd334-395-4698

Italian

Carrabba’s Italian1510 Eastern Blvd334-271-7500

Cheezie’s Pizza 8125K Decker Ln334-244-9496 2762 Bell Rd Bldg B

Cheezie’s Pizza334-365-5423 1113H Perry Hill Rd334-239-9263

CiCi’s Pizza981 Ann St334-386-3086

Corsino’s Italian911 S Court St334-263-9752

Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs1712 Carter Hill Rd334-262-8988

Marco’s Pizza3171 Taylor Rd334-356-6000


Good Taste

Mellow Mushroom7915 Vaughn Rd334-213-6443

Midtown Pizza Kitchen2940 Zelda Rd334-399-0080

Olive Garden2700 Eastern Blvd334-260-9220

Pizza Perfect428 Coliseum Blvd334-244-7721

Sa Za’s Serious Italian130 Commerce St334-495-7292

Stevi B’s Pizza5411 Atlanta Hwy334-279-3112

Tomatinos 1036 E Fairview Ave334-264-4241

Mexican

Cuco’s11123 Chantilly Pkwy Suite A334-271-3528

Cuco’s Express31 S Court St334-832-0081

El Rey Burrito Lounge1031 E Fairview Ave334-832-9688

Ixtapa Bar & Grill7157 EastChase Pkwy334-277-7600

Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant 6132 Atlanta Hwy334-272-5232

Jalepenos Restaurant8157 Vaughn Rd334-277-2840

La Zona Rosa2838 Zelda Rd334-274-1153

Las Salsas Mexican7921 Vaughn Rd334-260-9096

Los Cabos Cantina1801 Eastern Blvd334-277-7571

Los Ranchos127 Eastern Blvd334-270-1509

Los Vaqueros2195 Eastern Blvd334-277-8339

Moe’s Southwest Grill 2900 Zelda Rd334-273-9198 Moe's 7028 EastChase Pkwy334-356-3333

No Way Jose 5338 Atlanta Hwy334-396-2222 8844 Minnie Brown Rd334-819-7363

Salsaritas8015 Vaughn Rd334-356-5430

San Marcos Mexican61 N Burbank Dr334-279-6680

Santa Fe Express15 Commerce St334-262-7676

Taqueria El Cantaro1130 Ann St334-356-7361

Tipico De Mexico3441 Malcolm Dr334-356-0459

Seafood

Bonefish Grill 7020 EastChase Pkwy334-396-1770

Capitol Oyster Bar at The Marina617 Shady St334-288-4217


Jubilee Seafood1057 Woodley Rd334-262-6224

Red Lobster300 Eastdale Cir334-277-0780

Ric & Mos3150 Watchman Dr334-517-1140

Wintzell’s Oyster House105 Commerce St334-262-4257

Young Barn Pub 5331 Young Barn Rd334-819-7423

Southern Style

A Social Event/Bandanas301 Jefferson St334-265-911

Blue Moon Café7725 Averritt Dr334-356-0543

Cornerstone5336 Atlanta Hwy334-386-0449

Cracker Barrel9191 Boyd Cooper Pkwy334-244-1085

Davis Café518 N Decatur St334-264-6015

Eastbrook Café520 Coliseum Blvd334-272-2438

Farmers Market Café315 N McDonough St334-262-1970

Farmhouse Kitchen5251 Hampstead High St 334-284-8989

Fried Tomato Buffet6050 Atlanta Hwy334-244-6162

Gail’s Down the St. Café2739 Zelda Rd334-279-1009

Golden Corral 1480 Eastern Blvd334-532-0020

Isaiah’s Restaurant 135 Mildred St334-265-9000

Martin’s Restaurant1796 Carter Hill Rd334-265-1767

Odessa’s Blessings726 Forest Ave334-265-7726

Peyton’s Place5344 Atlanta Hwy334-396-3630

Piccadilly Cafeteria2610 Eastern Blvd334-271-6189

Red’s Little School House20 Gardner Rd334-584-7955

Wagon Wheel Café1961 Maxwell Blvd334-265-9979

Pub & Restaurant

Baumhower’s Restaurant2465 Eastern Blvd334-271-1831

Irish Bred Pub & Restaurant78 Dexter Ave.334-834-7559

Key Largo Bar & Grill1343 Dalraida Rd334-272-1402

Rock Bottom American Pub2430 Eastern Blvd334-239-7625

Wingers Sports Grill2773 Bell Rd334-277-3379

Steakhouse

Charles Anthony’s Restaurant at the Pub10044 Chantilly Pkwy334-281-3911

Longhorn Steakhouse4095 Eastern Blvd334-613-7555

Outback Steakhouse1040 Eastern Blvd334-270-9495

Texas Roadhouse7525 EastChase Pkwy334-396-7774

Christ the Redeemer’s services are led by Reverend James Muriuki, a priest and native of Kenya. Rev. Muriuki said his

ministry to the church “is to know the love of Jesus Christ and make Him known.” Also known as “Christ the Redeemer,

Resurrected,” the church continues to emphasize the healing ministry, with spirited praise and worship, amidst a greater

diversity that now includes three races and four nationalities.

Christ the Redeemer was originally founded in 1980. Before moving to its current location on Palm Sunday in 1982,

services were first held at Auburn University Montgomery and at the Southeast YMCA. The original worship hall is now

the parish hall, after the main sanctuary of the church opened on Palm Sunday, 1993. A Korean Methodist congregation

worships at the church on Sunday mornings.

Visit Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church at 6801 Vaughn Road for Sunday services at 6:00 p.m. For more

information on Christ the Redeemer, give them a call at 334-272-3890.


Faith

Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church reopened its doors in April

after being declared dormant in January 2007. Julian and Leslie McPhillips, founders of Christ the Redeemer who

persuaded Bishop Sloan to reopen, proclaim that Christ the Redeemer will continue to serve the God whose name it

bears. “It was like invisible hands pushing me along,” said Julian, a lay minister, as the church reopened for weekly 6 p.m.

Sunday services on April 28, 2013.


Christ the RedeemerEpiscopal ChurchResurrected April 28, 2013

Sunday Services - 6:00 p.m.


Faith

The children of Israel spent a lot of time remembering the past. Yet God is always doing a new

thing! We compare our present existence with the way things used to be in “the good ole days.”

Maybe we look back on the time before we had kids and think how easy life was then. Perhaps

we reminisce about the days when we were single and wish we could go back and experience the

freedom of being single again. or maybe we remember our college or high school days when we

could live the carefree lifestyle. We are often concerned with the way things used to be that we

miss the way things are supposed to be now.

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See I am doing a new thing!” Isaiah 43:18-19

often we are so wrapped up in yesterday that we can’t experience the provisions and mercies

of today. We allow the lure of what "used to be" keep us from experiencing the joy of what is to

come.

If you are driving down the road in your car, you can’t do a good job of driving if your eyes are

always focused on your rearview mirror. The rearview is there for a purpose but you cannot spend

the majority of your time looking in it. You are supposed to look forward and only check the

rearview periodically in order to gain a perspective of your surroundings.

Likewise, you and I must spend our time looking forward to the changes God wants us to make

now and not let what has happened in our past, consume our future. To continue to look backward

could cause a tragic potentially fatal crash!

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm

you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

A New Workby Allen Bowen

ALlen Bowen is the owner of The Space Walker, as well as a Pastor and Youth Minister.


Education Station

Public Schools Montgomery Public schools 334-223-6700

Private Schools alabama Christian academy 334-277-1985

Calvary Christian 334-281-9633

Churchill academy 334-270-4225

eastwood Christian school 334-273-1164

evangel Christian academy 334-272-3882

Frazer Memorial 334-279-0271

green gate 334-281-3300

holy Cross episcopal school 334-395-8222

lighthouse Christian academy 334-271-4200

Macon-east Montgomery academy 334-277-6566

Montessori academy 334-262-8685

The Montgomery academy 334-272-8210

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory school 334-272-7220

safetyNet academy 334-277-1334

saint James school 334-277-8033

st. Bede 334-277-8551

st. Jude educational institute 334-264-5376

seventh Day adventist 334-272-6437

success unlimited academy 334-819-8005

Trinity Presbyterian school 334-213-2100

Special Needs alabama institute for Deaf and Blind 334-262-0824

sylvan learning Center 334-262-0043

Universities alabama state university 334-229-4100

amridge university 334-387-3878

auburn Montgomery 334-244-3000

Faulkner university 334-272-5820

Fortis College 334-272-3857

huntingdon College 334-833-4497

Jones school of law 334-386-7495

Prince institute of Professional studies 334-271-1670

south university 334-395-8800

Trenholm state Technical College 334-420-4200

Troy university 334-241-9537

virginia College 334-277-3390


Education Station

Everyone has gifts and talents. The challenge is turning them into an exciting career. AUM is the place where students begin to live out their dreams and develop the skills they need to move forward. There’s a future out there that’s full of promise. Make it your own.

Dr. Kelli Cleveland, DNP, CRNP

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Troy University Alumna

Troy University’s accredited, online programs make it possible to get your degree while maintaining your career and family life.

Let us tell you how affordable and flexible your degree can be! Call 1-334-241-8654, or visit www.troy.edu and browse toacademics and the College of Health and Human Services.

Ready to advance your nursing career?

Educate the mind to think, the heart to feel, the body to act.- TROY Motto 1887

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Kid's Corner

Kasey Hope is an Auburn University graduate and the owner of P'zazz Art Studio in Prattville, where she has been teaching art lessons to adults and children for 5 years.


Summer Timeat Old Alabama Town!

Get out of the house & bring your kids to Old Alabama Town for the perfect summer outing! Spend the morning exploring our historic village & seeing firsthand how early Alabamians lived. Top off your tour with playtime in Kiwanis Park, then when your youngsters are hungry & spent, Montgomery’s downtown eateries are just a street away!

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Meow, Woof & Chirp

He Seemed Fine Yesterday

Dr. Philip Mitchell has been practicing veterinary medicine for over 20 years at Taylor Crossing Animal Hospital.

by Dr. Phil Mitchell, DVM

My Cat Doesn’t Act Sick To begin with, cat owners often express a misconception

that cats don't need medical care, because they don't get sick as often as dogs do. In addition, most cat owners perceive their cats as independent and self-sufficient making them less prone to diseases, therefore, requiring fewer veterinary visits. Unfortunately, these beliefs are unfounded. Cats do get sick just as often as dogs, but cats are masters of disguise, so they rarely show signs of an illness until it is well-advanced. Unfortunately,

waiting for your cat to exhibit signs that he/she is sick is an unwise approach, as you'll most likely end up with higher veterinary bills and fewer treatment options (if not a dead cat) in order to address a health issue that could have been cheaper and more successfully treated if diagnosed earlier...

Why Does My Cat Need Blood Work?It is not uncommon for cats to develop chronic diseases that

easily go unnoticed for a couple of years by the owner. When a cat begins to show actual signs that something isn't quite right, it is because the level of health compromise has reached a point that makes it impossible for organs like the heart, kidney, pancreas, intestines and the immune system to function properly. At this point, it is of paramount importance that the client be willing to allow the vet to perform a full health screen (blood work, thyroid check, urine check, etc.) -- even if the cat seems healthy. Trust me - in the end you will save money and most likely extend your pet's life. Another advantage of a full laboratory work-up is that it allows your vet to establish what is "normal" for that individual patient. This makes it easy to tell when things

begin to change with age or illness. I'd like to emphasize that it is very important for cat owners to understand that cats are masterful at hiding illnesses . Cats are not pack animals so they lack the protection afforded by living in groups. It has become part of their survival instinct to "pretend" they are OK when in reality they are not.

RecommendationsThe American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)

and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) have created an evidence-based life stage wellness program to help veterinarians in delivering the best comprehensive veterinary care for cats. According to their recommendations here is what a cat owner should do for his/her feline pal:

1) A minimum of one annual wellness exam is highly justifiable for all cats. For the young cat such visits allow the vet to make recommendations in regards to vaccinations and de-worming programs, address health risks related to a cat's lifestyle (indoor vs. outdoors), discuss diet recommendations, behavior, environmental enrichment, socialization, transportation, etc.

2) More frequent examinations for senior or geriatric cats or cats with or without known medical and behavioral conditions are highly advisable.

3) Semi-annual wellness exams are recommended for all senior and geriatric age cats. The reasons for semi-annual exams include: (1) changes in health status may occur in a short period of time; (2) ill cats often show no signs of disease allowing the disease to progress to a critical stage; (3) earlier detection of body weight changes (losing or gaining weight fast), dental disease, heart murmur, food and water intake and irregular visits to the bathroom often indicate that something is wrong. Early detection allows for earlier, more effective treatments.

As cat ownership increases, cat owners need to be aware of the medical attention needed to keep their pet a healthy member of the family. It is true, most cats are independent and quite self sufficient, however, they are also masters of disguise. Keeping them healthy will require owners to check in with a veterinarian more than once every three to five years.

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Despite becoming the most popular family pet in the United States - outnumbering dogs by roughly 5 million - cats typically receive little veterinarian care compared to their canine counterparts.

Statistically speaking, a large number of cats are seen by a vet only once every 3 to 5 years! I can certainly attest to that reality since I often find myself in a tough spot when a sick cat comes in and I notice their last wellness visit took place years ago. Unfortunately, this is a concerning issue, and I would like to address some of the reasons underlying it.

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Shopping Spree


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A Unique Shopping Experience Offering Gifts for Home, Holidays, Weddings or any Occasion

Peppertree Shopping Center8127 Vaughn Road(334) 647-1745

Monday: 10am-5pmTuesday-Friday: 10am-6pmSaturday: 10am-5pm


Shopping Spree

by Geri Cronier

When mixing color into a jewelry wardrobe, chocolate diamonds, also known as cognac or brown diamonds, are a fabulous tool. They add depth to design, and just like your man’s khaki pants, brown goes with everything! The dark golden brown color also bridges and connects yellow gold and white or platinum pieces, so if you have both white gold and yellow gold pieces, these diamonds can make these pieces of differing gold colors make more sense together.

Cognac diamonds are usually less costly than their white cousins and have much more sparkle and brilliance than smoky quartz (the only other brown stone you see in fine jewelry). So consider a pair of chocolate diamond studs or dangles with a chocolate diamond as the centerpiece, or perhaps surrounding diamond halo for an artistic yet heirloom feel.

The use of these brown beauties is not new in jewelry design. Most people simply did not know that they were diamonds. In the last few years, all colors of diamonds have been in the news, in celebrity engagement rings, and in design more than ever. Rose gold is an incredible backdrop for the brown and white diamonds. The copper colored metal is used in design with white and yellow metals as well. These are all fun elements to mix in design with fine pieces and can help your “fancy” or “cocktail” pieces to seem more up to date and relevant when mixed and worn together.

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Shopping Spree

It all started out with a hair bow. Once upon a time, Voncile Anthony, the owner of D’livia Boutique, worked for Hancock Fabrics. While working at Hancock, she was stunned by a hair bow she saw on a little girl. The little girl’s grandmother taught Voncile how to make the bow.

Voncile started out doing arts and crafts shows and hair bows. She started to travel and started to do shows: the Junior Leaque, the Christmas Village in Birmingham and the Cotton Tail in Birmingham.

In 1999, she opened D’livia Boutique on Mulberry Street. She then moved to her current location at 1915 Mulberry Street in 2003. She makes all of her clothing except for the smocked outfits.

She still hand-makes the hair bows today!

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ElizabethGraceFashions.com is a unique online boutique based here in Montgomery. The online boutique carries Contemporary Style Fashions for Women and Juniors, which include brands such as, YA, GLAM, ESLEY, Judith March, and ARK&Co.

Vonda Wood started ElizabethGraceFashions.com in November 2010 out of her home with the inspiration

of her two daughters. Frustrated with finding appropriate clothing options for her thirteen-year-old daughter of the time, Vonda was inspired to build a bridge over the gap for clothing for young ladies who are too old for girls’ clothes and too small and young for junior clothing. Vonda’s brilliance did not stop there; she strived to create an environment for young ladies and their mothers where they can shop together! Vonda’s passion revolves around her love for clothes and her love for helping people find outfits they feel good in.

Game Day Season is upon us, and ElizabethGraceFashions.com has all the great styles for you to support whatever team you cheer for! Whether it’s Auburn, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Ole Miss,Troy, Huntingdon, Faulkner or ASU, ElizabethGrace has a whatever you need to be Game Day Ready!

Shopping is easy @ ElizabethGraceFashions.com! Local online shoppers can shop without shipping charges by selecting the local pickup option at checkout. You can also set up a personal

shopping appointment by contacting Vonda@[email protected], or 334-612-9836. When you "LIKE" the ELIZABETHGRACE Facebook page you can get information about upcoming events, discounts, and new arrivals. If you are interested in hosting a trunk show or are having an event that ElizabethGrace might want to participate in as a vendor, please contact Vonda.


Worth A Look

Airbrush Makeupduring my five years in the makeup industry, people

ask me questions about cosmetics on a regular basis. What is the most asked about product? Without a doubt, it is airbrush makeup.

So, what is airbrush makeup? It is a high definition makeup applied that is applied by being misted onto the skin. Most is water soluble. The air promotes even distribution on the skin. It gives the skin a luminous, flawless look.

Also, airbrush makeup is waterproof and sweat proof, which is ideal for the Alabama humidity. It is very light weight and ideal for acne, rosacea or sensitive skin.

Another plus, airbrush makeup reflects light so it photographs very well. It is deal for television or photography shoots. I recommend this application for brides - it's simple with flawless results.

by Rebekah Edwards LUSH Makeup Art

L u s h M a k e u p A r t . c o m


Doug’s 2 Salon and Spa is a full-service hair salon and day spa. Their goal is to provide excellent service, quality customer relations and to exceed the expectations of all their clients.

With 40 employees, Doug’s 2 is able to

accommodate all needs including great service, pricing and experience. They offer services from apprentices up to master stylist.

Doug’s 2 has made a firm commitment to providing their staff continuing education. This will benefit all their clients, who can be assured that when they walk in, they will be met with the latest techniques and trends, and the highest level of style available.

This is probably why Doug’s 2 has been awarded "Best of Montgomery" in Montgomery Advertiser’s Reader’s Choice Award for eight years, and in 2012, was awarded three separate Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Nail Salon, Best Day Spa Massage, and Best Hair Salon.

When asked, owner and master stylist Doug Rice affirms that their secret to success is continuing education and their commitment to client satisfaction.

They also have a wide selection of products available including Aveda, Bumble & Bumble, Serene and Caleel Hayden Glo-Mineral makeup.

Doug’s 2 hours of operation are from Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. - 4p.m.

To make an appointment, call 334-396-7120. Visit their website at www.Dougs2.com or look them up on Facebook:

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Datebook

15th Annual Montgomery Humane Society’s Pet Photo Contest June 1- August 9

eastdale MallOne of Montgomery Humane Society’s major fundraisers is the Pet Photo Contest. All proceeds go to help the 10,000 shelter animals that go through our doors on a yearly basis. Each entry is displayed at the Eastdale Mall from July 29th – August 9th on the Montgomery Humane Society’s Pet Photo Contest boards. The votes are only $1.00 each and they can vote as many times as they wish.www.montgomeryhumane.com

Summer dance SeminarJuly 22- August 5

Alabama dance Theatre and Riverwalk Amphitheater334-241-2590The Alabama Dance Theatre will host its annual Summer Dance Seminar July 22nd-August 5th. Intermediate and Advanced dancers are eligible for this two week intensive seminar which culminates with two free performances of *Stars on the Riverfront* that will feature a unique array of classical and contemporary works. Call 334-241-2590 or visit www.alabamadancetheatre.com.

Textile Works by Yemaya and Paintings by John JonesAugust 1-30

Troy University252 Montgomery St. 800-414-5756This exhibit features works by U.S. Virgin Island artists Yemaya and John Jones. Textile artist Yemaya, creates hand dyed fabrics through a process called Itajime and transforms them into wearable art. Artist John Jones creates his paintings using vibrant colors and imagery, paying tribute to the beauty and culture that can be found throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Harriott II CruiseAugust 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, September 6, 13, 20, 27; 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Montgomery Parks and Recreation200 Coosa St. 334-625-2100 The Harriott II Dinner Cruise boards at 6:30 pm, departs at 7 pm and returns to dock at 9 pm. There will be live entertainment, cash bar and concessions available.

Half-Price SaturdaysAugust 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

old Alabama Town301 Columbus St. 334-240-2400Half-Price Saturdays! Enjoy 50% off admission to our self-guided tours.

Vicarious Vacations SeriesAugust 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

old Alabama Town301 Columbus St. 334-240-2400Beat the heat every Saturday in August by travelling with experts to exotic foreign shores and the beauties of America’s west with free admission. Visit our website for the list of exciting speakers.

Getaway CruiseAugust 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, September 7, 14, 21, 28; 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Montgomery Parks and Recreation200 Coosa St. 334-625-2100 The Getaway Cruise boards at 4:30 pm, departs at 5 pm and returns to dock at 7 pm. There will be live entertainment, cash bar and concessions available.

Blues CruiseAugust 4, 11, 18, 25, September 1, 8, 15, 29; 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Montgomery Parks and Recreation200 Coosa St. 334-625-2100This cruise will board at 5:30 p.m. and cruise from 6-8 pm.Ticket Prices are $20 per adult and $15 per child. Includes Live Entertainment

(Entertainers TBA) and the Cash Bar and Concessions will be available.

Stars on The RiverfrontAugust 4, 5; 7:30 p.m.

Riverwalk Amphitheater355 Coosa St. 334-241-2590The Alabama Dance Theatre will present its 10th annual “Stars on the Riverfront” with two spectacular free performances. Bring the entire family and a picnic and join the Alabama Dance Theatre as the sun sets on one of Montgomery’s most beautiful venues, the Riverwalk Amphitheater. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. on August 4th and 5th for picnicking.

Scenic Lunch CruiseAugust 7 & September 4; 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Montgomery Parks and Recreation200 Coosa St. 334-625-2100 This cruise will board at 11 a.m. and Cruise from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Ticket Prices: $19/person (with lunch), $9/Adult (Ride Only), $7/Child (Ride Only), and $19 Handicap Seat (1st Deck ONLY). Second Saturdays at Riverfront ParkAugust 10 & September 14; 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Riverfront Park355 Commerce St. 334-625-2300Every second Saturday in April through September, come to Riverfront Park for a free family-friendly event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The fun includes live entertainment, games for all ages (bocce ball and more!), food vendors and adult libations at the SandBAR at the Silos.

2nd & 4th Saturday Jam SessionsAugust 10, 24, September 14, 28

old Alabama Town301 Columbus St. 334-240-2400Pick and grin at our Saturday Jam Sessions in the Rose House. Bring your acoustic instruments and have fun!


Weddings require a lot of planning and organization. Simplify the chaos by ordering all of your print from one supplier.

Creative Printing is locally owned and operated, and can handle just about any piece of wedding stationery you could require for the big day. We’ve got everything from save-the-date cards, wedding invitations and programs, to custom menu cards and napkins. Cre-ative Printing can help you create one-of-a-kind print projects by providing professional advice and design services that meet your personal needs and makes a lasting impression.

Call Beth at 334-281-1315 or see our website at www.creativeprinting.us.com

Weddings require a lot of planning and organization.

Creative Printing can handle just about any piece of wedding stationery you could require for the big day. We’ve got everything from save-the-date cards, wedding invitations and programs, to custom menu cards and napkins. Creative Printing can help you create one-of-a-kind print projects by providing professional advice and design services that meet your personal needs.

Call Beth at 334.281.1315 or visit our website at www.creativeprinting.us.com

Simplify the chaos and make a lasting impression.


DatebookRiverfront Wake BattleAugust 10, 11

Montgomery Parks and Recreation200 Coosa St. 334-625-2100Join us Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Big Air Competition is from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Trotline will perform beginning at 6:00 p.m. There is no charge for admission. If you are interested in competing please visit RussellMarine.Net for more information.

Second Saturday Fireworks CruiseAugust 10 & September 14; 8:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

Montgomery Parks and Recreation200 Coosa St. 334-625-2100The Second Saturday Fireworks Cruise boards at 8 pm, departs at 8:30 pm and returns to dock at 10:30 pm. There will be live entertainment, cash bar and concessions available.

Alabama Beauty AwardsAugust 11; 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

embassy Suites Hotel & Conference300 Tallapoosa St. 917-406-5270On Saturday, August 11, 2013 in beautiful downtown Montgomery, Alabama, it will be “Lights, Camera, Action” when the Alabama Beauty Awards rolls out the “Red Carpet” to display the “Elite” of Alabama in the areas of fashion, hair, makeup, photography and more. In attendance: Cynthia Bailey (Mode/Actress/RHOA) Mychael Knight (Designer/Project Runway) Dwight Eubanks (Actor/RHOA) Palmer Williams Jr (Tyler Perry’s, Love Thy Neighbor) Hosea Chanchez (Actor/BET’s “The Game”) Lisa Raye (Single Ladies) A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to: Child Protect Children’s Advocacy Center. Visit their website at www.childprotect.org.

Buckmasters expoAugust 16, 17, 18

Montgomery Convention Center201 Tallapoosa St. 880-240-3337Times for the Buckmasters Expo are as follows: August 16 from 3 pm to 9 pm, August 17 from 9 am to 7 pm, and August 18 from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is Free with one can of food per person per day. Kids 12 and under are Free. Buckmasters.com

Woodland Wallahatchie RunAugust 17; 7:15 a.m.

Woodland United Methodist Church4428 Wallahatchie Rd. 334-279-1149The 12th Annual Woodland Wallahatchie Race will take place Saturday, August 17. Barbara White, who initiated the race in 2001, chose Woodland and the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society as recipients of the proceeds that were raised. Barbara’s grandmother was a victim of leukemia and she dedicates her efforts each year in her grandmother’s memory. Late registration from 6:30 - 7 am for 10K and 5K and closing at 8:15 am for 1 mile. 10K and 5K races start at 7:15 am CST. 1 mile run/walk starts at 8:30 am CST. Volunteers needed. Call Barbara 244-6499 or e-mail at [email protected], or Susie White at 279-1149.

Kid’s Triathlon 2013August 17; 8:00 a.m.

Wilson YMCA in new Park Community1445 Wilson Park driveHosted by Montgomery Multisport, the multi-distance race is based on age groups. The triathlon will start with a pool swim. The bike will be through the New Park Community. The run will take place on the same course.

Icy Cold Back to School BashAugust 17; 4:00 p.m.

Riverwalk AmphitheaterGates open at 4 pm with the concert

beginning at 5:30 pm. The Rap Concert features Bama, Big Yoshi, DA, Doe B, and Chief Keef. Visit www.funinmontgomery.com for more details.

Moonlight dashAugust 17; 7:00 p.m.

downtown Montgomery334-277-7766Get ready to glow at the Moonlight Dash! The 5k, 1 mile pajama run, and alley party is presented by GMHBA. The 1 mile pajama run starts at 7:00 p.m., and the 5k starts at 8:30 p.m. Awards will be given for overall top 3 finishers, and age group winners.

John AndersonAugust 17; 8:00 p.m.

Montgomery Performing Arts Center201 Tallapoosa St. 334-481-5100John Anderson signed to Warner Bros. in 1977 and by 1980 he made his mark on the top 10. He turned Billy Joe Shaver’s “I’m Just an Old Chunk of Coal (But I’m Gonna Be a Diamond Someday)” into a Top 5 hit, and “Wild and Blue” spent two weeks at No. 1 in 1982, soon after “Swingin’” was released, and shot to number 1, becoming one of his signature hits in 1983. The smash single won a CMA award, and Anderson won the CMA Horizon Award.

Clay WalkerAugust 18; 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

Montgomery Performing Arts Center201 Tallapoosa St. 334-481-5100Country star Clay Walker first topped the Billboard country singles chart in 1993 with “What’s It to You” and followed with his second consecutive No. 1 hit, “Live Until I Die.” Since then he’s placed 31 titles on Billboard’s singles chart including such additional chart toppers as “Dreaming with my Eyes Open,” “If I Could Make Living,” “This Woman and This Man,” and “Rumor Has It.”


elvis- The early YearsAugust 19; 7:30 p.m.

Alabama Shakespeare Festivalone Festival dr. 800-841-4ASFHearts will flutter and hips will shake when Elvis Presley returns to the Alabama Shakespeare Festival on Monday, August 19th, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. for a one-night-only concert. Elvis will be performed by Scot Bruce. Scot's authentic, high-octane portrayal of the King is guaranteed to have you ALL SHOOK UP!

Montgomery dragon Boat Race & FestivalAugust 24; 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Riverfront Park; 334-625-9411Be ready on August 24, the dragons return with the 4th Annual Montgomery Dragon Boat Race & Festival. montgomerydragonboat.org Tide and Tiger nightAugust 24; 4:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

Rock Bottom American Pub2430 eastern Blvd. 334-612-8170Come celebrate the opening of football season with this fundraising event benefiting The American Cancer Society! Pictures with Big Al and Aubie, drink specials, live music, and more! Roll Tide and War Eagle! For more information contact: [email protected], or 334-612-8170.

dr. dave Welch FoundationAugust 24; 6:30 p.m.

The Wynlakes Golf and Country Club, 7900 Wynlakes Blvd; 334-220-3861 or 205-563-5082

The family of Dr. Dave Welch created a charitable foundation in 2000 to honor the life of a family man and local optometrist who lost his battle with cancer. The focus of the foundation is to live out the Biblical command of Matthew 25:35-40. They do this by supporting our neighbors in need such as the Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Alabama, the ministry of Common Ground Montgomery, the Make-a-Wish Foundation, JT Voltz Charitable Trust and several other local causes. With overwhelming support from our community, they have donated over $240,000 to help further this mission. “Feel Good” is the theme of the Foundation’s 13th Annual Charity Gala, an event which will focus on giving back to local cancer patients, children and families in desperate need of support. The fun-filled night will include live entertainment from Dr. FeelGood, along with a $10,000 prize and silent auction. Join us for great music and “Feel Good” about giving back to our neighbors in need. Heavy hors d’ouvres and a cash bar at 6:30 p.m. and Dr. FeelGood will perform from 9 to 11:30 p.m.


DatebookFantasia Live in ConcertAugust 24; 8:30 p.m.

Montgomery Performing Arts Center201 Tallapoosa St. 334-481-5100American Idol winner of season 3 and eight time Grammy nominee/Grammy winner Fantasia is coming to MPAC!

The Berlin Wall Series: Paintings by Jim Harrison IIISeptember 6-october 29

Rosa Parks Museum252 Montgomery St. 334-241-8615

The Rosa Parks Museum presents an art exhibit featuring the works of Alabama artist Jim Harrison, titled: "The Berlin Wall Series: Paintings by Jim Harrison, III." Jim Harrison, III is the owner and director of Harrison Galleries LLC., which is located in downtown Tuscaloosa, AL and is the Chairman of the Alabama State Council of the Arts.

Gallery TalkSeptember 7

Rosa Parks Museum252 Montgomery St. 334-241-8615The Troy University Rosa Parks Museum will host a gallery talk on the exhibit "The Berlin Wall Series:

Paintings by Jim Harrison, III." The talk will be delivered by Jim Harrison, III who is the owner and director of Harrison Galleries LLC, located in downtown Tuscaloosa, Alabama and the Chairman of the Alabama State Council on the Arts.

SAFY 5K RunSeptember 7; 7:00 a.m.

old Alabama Town301 Columbus St. 334-240-2400Join Us to Support At Risk Children in Foster Care. Enjoy a Day of Fun and Prizes. SAFY (Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth) is a non-profit Agency that cares for Children and Families in Crisis. All proceeds for this event will assist Children and Families with a range of services from Foster Care and Mental Health Services in Alabama.

Taking SuggestionsSeptember 12; 6:00 p.m.

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital4465 narrow Lane; 334-290-0646Alabama Head Injury Foundation invites anyone with a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury or any disability & their family to attend our support groups. www.ahif.org

Hank Williams 90th Birthday Celebration & Collectors FairSeptember 14

Hank Williams Museum118 Commerce St. 334-262-360090th birthday celebration for Hank Williams with live tribute music and a collectors fair.

Family Guidance Center of Alabama Walk/Run 2013September 14; 7:30 a.m.

The Shoppes at eastChase7274 eastchase ParkwayScenic 5K and 10K routes. Electronic chip timing system. Race day registration will begin at 6:00am.

Opening ceremony and warm-ups begin at 7:00am by the fountain. The event will begin at 7:30am. Free childcare for children 10 and under. Stay for the after-party when you complete the course. Food, door prizes, and free massages will be provided. Must register by Friday, September 6, 2013 to receive a t-shirt on event day. Be a part of this wonderful event to help us continue making a positive difference in the lives of Alabama families. Robert earl KeenSeptember 14; 7:30 p.m.

Montgomery Performing Arts Center201 Tallapoosa St. 334-481-5100Come see country music and folk guitarist and singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen at the MPAC on Friday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Hear classic favorites like "The Road Goes on Forever" as well as songs from his most recent album: "Ready for Confetti." Don't miss out on seeing one of the Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame 2012 inductees.

Zoobilation World Tour 2013September 19; 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Montgomery Zoo and Mann Museum2301 Coliseum Pkwy. 334-240-4900Dance under the stars to live music. Enjoy delectable food and spirits from the regions finest eateries. Bid the night away at the silent and live auctions. Enjoy seeing and socializing with some of Montgomery's finest. This is an adult only cocktail party. All attendees must be 21 years of age or older to attend. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased online or at the Zoo's Admission Office, the Mann Museum and selection Regions Bank locations.


ArchiTreats: Food for ThoughtSeptember 20; 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

The Alabama department of Archives and History624 Washington Ave. 334-353-4726

Good news 5K & 1 Mile Run Color PartySeptember 21; 8:00 a.m.

Young Meadows Presbyterian Church5780 Vaughn Rd. [email protected] race benefits child evangelism fellowship of Central Alabama.

ARMSChair Concert SeriesSeptember 22; 7:00 p.m.

old Alabama Town301 Columbus St. 334-240-2400ARMSChair Concert Series presents Big Sandy and His Fyrite Boys. Admission is $2 for Kiwanis Park.

Community SeriesSeptember 26

The davis Theatre for the Performing Arts251 Montgomery Street; 334-241-9567Troy University’s Davis Theatre is proud to present a performance from the River Region’s only professional ballet company. Lead by Artistic Director Darren C. McIntyre, The Montgomery Ballet will showcase excerpts from their 2013 - 2014 Season. This evening of dance is sure to captivate audiences of all ages.

Ballet and the BeastsSeptember 27; 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Montgomery Zoo and Mann Museum2301 Coliseum Parkway; 334-240-4900Mark your calendar today to make plans to visit the Montgomery Zoo for this FREE performance put on by the Montgomery Ballet Company. Enjoy classics as well as original choreography. Feel free to bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnics and enjoy this performance under the stars. GATES open at 6:00pm, performance will begin at dusk, approx. 7:00pm. www.montgomeryzoo.com

River, Rails & Rights Walking Tour with Mary Ann neeleySeptember 28

old Alabama Town301 Columbus St. 334-240-2400Discuss historic transportation civil rights issues. Admission is $5 per person. RSVP at 1-888-240-1850

Cottages! A Tour!September 29; 1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

old Alabama Town301 Columbus St. 334-240-2400Cottages! A tour! Visit some of Montgomery’s most beautiful and historic cottages. Admission is $15 per person. Visit www.oldalabamatown.com for more details!

Making Strides to end Breast Cancernovember 2; 8:30 a.m.

Riverwalk Amphitheater355 Coosa St. 334-288-3432The fight to end breast cancer starts with a single step. Take that step with us at one of our American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks. Just a few hours of your time at one of the non-competitive, 3 to 5 mile events will help bring a lifetime of change for people facing breast cancer and their families. Sign up today and let's finish the fight against breast cancer. Contact Lucy Sims at [email protected] or visit their website: makingstridesmontgomery.org.

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