Learn to Make Wire Crochet Bracelets at The Bead Biz - Old Town Helena   There are all kinds of classes going on at The Bead Biz!     This Saturday 10-12PM and Sunday 1:30-3:30PM (March 15th and 16th) one of my friends, Pat Russell, is going to teach how to make a wire crochet bracelet.  The class fee is $40 and includes wire and beads needed for your project.  Please bring a clasp or you can select one to purchase from the store.  You also need to have knowledge of basic chain and single crochet stitches.  Don't know how?  It's easy!  Search on YouTube for "How To Crochet" and you will find plenty of videos that will teach you how to master these basic stitches in just a few minutes. Practice the technique with yarn and you'll be ready to try it with wire.....and a few beads thrown in... 03/10/2014

  10TH ANNUAL BUCK CREEK FESTIVAL Helena AL May 13th and 14th, 2011     Helena residents and folks from all over know the Buck Creek Festival is an event not to be missed!  Back for its tenth year, the festival will once again be held in Old Town Helena's Amphitheatre Park along the banks of Buck Creek.   Live Music Friday and Saturday! Food! Arts and Crafts! Activities for the Kiddos! Rubber Duck Race!   Don't miss the duck race at 3 PM Saturday!  Get you own duck (or a flock) and cheer them on to the finish line!  Rubber ducks will be available for purchase the day of the race or can be found now at these local business: Bead Biz, The Depot, Regions Bank in Helena, & Alabama Telco in Helena   And there they go!!!             * * * * * *     Looking for a local expert to help with you... 05/12/2011

  HELENA AMPHITHEATRE   PLEASE HELP KEEP OUR PARKS CLEAN!   Just a friendly reminder!                 Looking for a local expert for to help with your real estate needs?   Google one here!       Courtesy of Ann Allen, e-Pro, SRES, ASP 205.902.4868 Keller Williams One Chase Corporation Drive, Suite 150 Hoover, AL  35244   © 2010 Ann Allen, All rights reserved   Photos taken by Ann Allen and may not be reproduced without express written permission of Ann Allen, Keller Williams Realty, Hoover AL.  Please check if Creative Commons License as been granted for this or other photography provided by Ann Allen.  Permission usually granted if credit is given with a link back.  Thank you for your understanding.                                                                     10/27/2010

  Music and Halloween Fun in Helena AL! JAMMIN AT THE JUNCTION!         Jammin At The Junction is a benefit concert honoring the memory of Larry Childers, a much-loved resident of Helena.   Mr. Childers believed in being involved and served tirelessly in the community as well as a number of charities that were dear to his heart.  After his death in February 2009, Larry's good friend, Bo Bice, came up with the idea of a benefit concert to honor Larry's memory and to extend that sense of community involvement and to continue to help the charities that Larry was so passionate about.  With the help of many, many friends the event became a reality and the inaugural concert took place September 2009.   Jammin At The Junction will return to the Helena Amphitheatre for the 2nd year on Saturday,... 10/22/2010

4 PAWS FUR A PINK CAUSE 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run  *** PETS ON PARADE ***  in Old Town Helena     Put on your sneakers and join in the fun on Saturday, September 25th in Old Town Helena!  You can run, walk or simply enjoy watching all the pets on parade.....there will be awards given for the best dressed so be sure to bring your camera!  Stick around and visit the vendor booths and check out the live and silent auctions.    Here's the schedule of events.....             7:00 AM   ~ Registration and Packet Pickup           8:00 AM   ~ 5K Begins           9:30 AM   ~ 5K Awards Ceremony           10:00 AM ~ 1 Mile Fun Run and Pets On Parade           11:00 AM ~ Best Dressed Pet Awards Ceremony   You can register at Trak Shak, or online.  Packets will be available for pickup the day before the... 09/07/2010

  SUNDOWN CINEMAS 2010 Family Fun at Helena AL Old Town Amphitheatre!       It's summer!  It's hot!  It's time once again for family movie night in the park!    On Friday nights the place to be is the Helena Amphitheatre in Old Town Helena!   Shows start at 8 PM and below is the movie schedule for this summer.  The Amphitheatre is easy to find and located in the heart of Old Town Helena, right by the bridge over Buck Creek and right across from The Depot Deli & Grill.        ADMISSION IS FREE!     June 4th        Monsters vs. Aliens June 11th      Where The Wild Things Are June 18th      Shorts June 25th      Transformers - Revenge Of The Fallen July 2nd        Astroboy July 9th         Stuart Little July 16th       Fly Me To The Moon July 23rd       Land Of The Lost July 30th       Clo... 06/17/2010

    THE MONKEY BASKET  in Old Town Helena...Gift Baskets, Candles & Gourmet Food Items     Old Town Helena has a lot of interesting shops in it's historic business district, and one of my favorites is The Monkey Basket.   Owned and operated by my friend Judy Ellington, the shop is filled with lots of fun gift items, but gift baskets are her specialty.  Whatever the occasion, Judy can create the perfect basket and send it anywhere you like.   Having a party?  The Monkey Basket can help you with party needs and gifts.         Judy features a selection of fine quality candles made by Tyler Candle Company.  They come in a variety of sizes and scents and smell wonderful!   The Monkey Basket also has a nice selection of gourmet food items.  There are kits for making a bunch of different flavo... 08/07/2009