November 2009

 

City of Millbrook Trick or Treat hours are October 31, 2009 between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. for the safety of the children and the enjoyment of all our residents.  Thank you for your cooperation.

 

Daylight Savings Time ends November 2, 2008.  Remember to change your clocks.

 

As we approach the extended holiday season (Veterans Day through New Years Day) I ask each of you to stay safe and remind your children to think safety first.  It is a wonderful time of the year and a great opportunity to celebrate with family and friends while remembering the reason for each holiday, especially Christmas.  We have several residents that have family members deployed or for other reasons will not be with their families this year.  Please remember them in your prayers and activities. 

 

The Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Veterans Day Tribute for all who have served on November 11, 2009 at the Millbrook Civic Center beginning at 4:00 p.m.  The Chamber asks that you RSVP for seating.  The Chambers telephone number is 285-0085.

 

The Millbrook Community Players will present Cotton Patch Gospel, directed by Dr. Chris Perry, from November 5^th through November 14^th, 2009.  Cotton Patch Gospel is a musical by Tom Key and Russell Treyz with music and lyrics written by Harry Chapin.  It is based on the book The Cotton Patch Version of Matthew and John by Clarence Jordan, and the story retells the life of Jesus as if in modern day, rural Georgia.  Additional information is available on their web site http://www.millbrooktheatre.com/

 

The City of Millbrook Spirit of Christmas festivities will provide you some chances to celebrate with family and friends.  A special thank you is extended to Kathy Kelley, the Spirit of Christmas Committee, and the employees of the City of Millbrook for hosting these activities and expending their time, effort, and other resources to benefit our community.  The theme for this year is "Songs of the Season". 

The Spirit of Christmas Tree Lighting will be December 3rd at 6:00 pm in Village Green Park.  Join your neighbors and friends at the Village Green for the citys official start of the Christmas season.  Entertainment will be provided and refreshments will be available. Pack up the family, bring your lawn chairs, and enjoy an evening of family entertainment as Millbrook lights up Village Green.  Dont forget your singing voices! 

The Spirit of Christmas Parade will be December 5^th at 2:00 p.m.  The parade will start at Mill Creek Park and proceed north on Main Street to City Hall.  A note for our residents that are not familiar with our Christmas Parade most participants in the parade will have throws such as candy for the people along the parade route.  It is our pleasure to offer these rewards to the children (young and not so young) that attend.  Concession booths with refreshments and other wares will open from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Village Green.  Food sales, other than baked goods, will be limited to clubs, schools, or organizations.  Booths are available for Arts and Crafts and other items at a minimal charge. Additional information is available by calling Kathy Kelley at 285-7231 or Booth Chairperson Celie Allen at 260-6400. 

 

General Public Weekend The Alabama Nature Center in Millbrook will be open to the public November 21-22, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Enjoy the striking beauty of autumn's brilliant colors along the scenic trails of the Alabama Nature Center. From white oaks and red oaks to sweetgums and sourwoods, the forest beauties will be "all dressed up" awaiting your arrival.   Visit the web site, www.alabamawildlife.org, for more information or to download directions.

 

What do you want for Christmas? Let Santa know at the Second Annual "Christmas at the Alabama Nature Center" December 19, 2009.  Participants will be able to dine with Santa during a special luncheon, make Christmas candy, create their own hand-made Christmas decorations from native Alabama plants and enjoy a holiday hayride with Santa and his elves.  Visit the web site, www.alabamawildlife.org, for more information or to download directions.

 

Reminder from last month:  The City of Millbrook Recycle Center Hours of Operation are 9:00 am until 1:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday and 8:00 am until 2:00 pm on Saturday. 

 

My family and I wish you and your family a Happy and Safe Holiday season.

 

EVENTS

 

November 2, 2009 Board of Adjustments Meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 3481 Grandview Road.

 

November 9, 2009 Millbrook City Council Meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 3481 Grandview Road.

 

November 11, 2009 Veterans Day Tribute

 

November 11, 2009 Veterans Day City Hall will be closed.

 

November 17, 2009 Planning Commission Meeting.  The time and items to be considered will be published in the Millbrook Independent.

 

November 21-22, 2009  ANC General Public Weekend

 

November 23, 2009 Millbrook City Council Meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 3481 Grandview Road. 

 

November 26, 2009 Thanksgiving Day

 

November 26-27, 2008 City Hall will be closed for the holidays and reopen Monday 

 

December 3, 2009  Spirit of Christmas Tree Lighting and Entertainment

 

December 5, 2009 Spirit of Christmas Parade

GENERIC DESCRIPTION OF WARD 5

 

Traveling North on Deatsville Highway all areas north of Grandview Pines Subdivision and east of Deatsville Highway, and Cotton Blossum Road, Camelia Drive, and Camelia Court within the Grandview Pines Subdivision.

 

All areas north of Highway 14 and between Deatsville Highway and Gunnels Road except Devonshire and Rolling Hills Apartment complexes.

 

Traveling North on Ingram Road all areas north of Brittany Place Subdivision.

 

Of course all areas within the above boundaries must be in the city limits to be in Ward 5.

 

Specific Streets and/or Subdivisions include:

 

Cotton Blossom Road

Camellia Drive

Camellia Court

Hillcrest Drive

Bridge Creek Road

High Country Road

Skyline Drive

Hillcrest Drive

Timberbrook Subdivision

Foxdale Subdivision

Keener Creek Road

Allie Vallie Road (only the portion that is in the city limits)

Kimrick Subdivision

Myrick Road (only the portion that is in the city limits)

Plantation Way Subdivision

Spring Hollow Subdivision (includes Wildwood Drive)

Cobblestone Run Subdivision

Rich Field Subdivision (includes Forest Brook Drive)

The Meadows Subdivision

The Meadowlands Subdivision

Fast Track LLC Subdivision

Mossy Creek Subdivision

Country View Road (only the portion that is in the city limits)

Payson Road (only the portion that is in the city limits)

Hilltop Circle (only the portion that is in the city limits)

Nixon Road (only the portion that is in the city limits)

Forestwood Drive

Sagebrush Court

Pinewood Drive

Meadowwood Drive

Pine Court

Savannah Place Subdivision

Ashton Plaza Street

Ashton Park Subdivision

Magnolia Ridge Development

Dillons Run Subdivision