August 20th, 2010
Despite the heat, National Night Out was again a great success. Many thanks to all of our great sponsors who donated food, rides, prizes, funding and of course their time:
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department
Center Point Fire District
Neighborhood Watch Association
City of Center Point
Walmart Neighborhood Market
HomeTown Bank
Turner Rental
Coca-Cola
Refiner’s Church
Eastgate Cafe
Chamber Ambassadors
Target
Walgreens
Alabama Power Company
We are fortunate to have so many businesses and organizations that contribute to making our community a safer place to be.
August 2nd, 2010
For the second time this summer, the City of Center Point offered residents a free Movie in the Park. On July 20, the crowd turned out to see “The Blind Side.” Center Point Ambassadors were on hand to sell concessions to all who attended. All concession proceeds go to benefit our scholarship fund.
August 2nd, 2010
On Friday July 20, Walmart Neighborhood Market’s Center Point store had a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its Grand Re-Opening. The store’s interior has been refurbished and updated. Drop by if you have not been by to see the changes.
Store Manager Richard Seagle addresses the crowd.
Mayor Tom Henderson assists Richard Seagle with the ribbon cutting.
May 7th, 2010
The first annual Festival of the Springs was held on Saturday, April 10 at Reed Harvey Park. Over 40 vendors were on hand to greet the hundreds that turned out for this community event. The Chamber and the City of Center Point are very excited about the enthusiastic turnout. We look forward to an event better turnout next year.
volunteers work the clown toss booth
February 8th, 2010
The 8th annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will be held on Friday, March 12 at Hilldale Baptist Church. The Breakfast begins at 7:00 a.m. and will feature Mark Correll as our guest speaker along with Liz Cochran, Miss Alabama 2009. Tickets are $7.00 each. Please come by City Hall or call the Chamber office at 853-9711.
February 8th, 2010
Slade Blackwell, founder of JeffCoCan, an organization formed to come up with solutions to Jefferson County’s sewer crisis, will be our speaker at the February Chamber Luncheon.
August 25th, 2009
Scenes from National Night Out
The Fire Department raises the Flag for the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chamber booth
Chamber Ambassadors are busy with popcorn and cotton candy
…and the band plays on
July 13th, 2009
Center Point Ambassadors
On July 9, the Center Point Area Chamber of Commerce held a cook out at our Farmer’s Market to raise money for our scholarship fund. Chamber Ambassadors, Michael Stover, Terrell Vallery, DeVanny Byrd and Chris Pilot assisted Chamber employees, Tim Gann and Mary Skelton in cooking and serving hamburgers and hotdogs. This was in addition to our usual fare of popcorn, lemonade, snow cones and candy. The Chamber hosts a booth each Thursday from 1-5 at the Farmer’s Market in the City Hall Parking lot. The cook out was such a success that we will be offering the same service on Thursday, July 16. So come on down for one stop shopping for fresh fruits and vegetables, Alabama honey, and freshly grilled hamburgers and hotdogs.
May 18th, 2009
The 2009 Scholarship recipients were acknowledged at our May luncheon. On hand to congratulate the winners was our speaker Jefferson County Sheriff Mike Hale. Erwin High School winners were: David Elliott, Frederica Everette and John Morton. From Pinson Valley High School, Casey Foster received one of the $550 scholarships. Each of these exceptional young men and women were awarded these scholarships based on their community service in the City of Center Point. We wish them well in furthering their education and in all future endeavors.
May 1st, 2009
After many years of effort and hard work by a large group of people, the Center Point Senior Citizen’s Center is finally open for business. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on May 1 to commemorate the event. Mayor Tom Henderson and Center Director Tiffany Wade were on hand to welcome the many guests in attendance. David Lamb served as the master of ceremonies. Also in attendance were State Representatives Owen Drake and Arthur Payne. From the County Commission were Bettye Fine Collins and William Bell. City Council members Roger Barlow, Linda Kennemur, Raymond Olan, Terry Leesburg and Danny King joined Mayor Henderson in welcoming the community to this event. Representatives from Congressman Spencer Bachus and the Jefferson County Community Development office were there as well.
Activities at the Senior Center begin on Monday, May 4. Lunch will be provided, but the numbers are limited and will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Many thanks to all of the people that made this Senior Center a reality.
