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Upcoming Chess Tournaments - April and May, 2012

Chess Tournaments: 14 APR 2012: Pushing Pawns Scholastic - 4th Annual Hosted by: Helena Intermediate School 3500 Hwy 52, Helena, AL 35080 For more Info: Email:...

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Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis

Get in the spirit this holiday season at the Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis Presented Locally by American Family Care. Be one of the thousands of...

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17th Annual Meadow Brook 5K and Fun Run

Birmingham’s most beautiful course. Christmas T-shirts, indoor fafacilities, gift bags, prizes, and great food! Savings bonds for overall winners. Love Birds releas e....

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Chess Day Scholastic Chess Tournament

Children’s Hospital and Books-A-Million presents Chess Day Scholastic Chess Tournament Hosted by: Brookwood Village Mall Here is our tournament calendar through December 2011....

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LJCC Memorial Day Triathlon and Offroad Triathlon

200 yard pool swim in LJCC outdoor pool 8 mile bike on the road 2 mile run on part sidewalk, part nice surface trail Team Magic and the Birmingham Area Levite Jewish Community...

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Fishing Tournament to Benefit Girl Scouts

from:Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama

Birmingham, AL - The second annual Bill Ireland Invitational Fishing Tournament will be held June 24-25 on Lake Alice at Kanawahala Program Center (KPC) located in Chelsea, AL....

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Caesar Chess - Upcoming Chess Tournaments and Camps

May 21, 2011: SUMMER SCHOLASTIC (K-12) - 5 rounds, Host School is Sun Valley Elementary School at 1010 18th Avenue NW, Birmingham, AL. Prizes: Trophies and Medallions, Time...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Louis Rosso Risked His Life to Save Kids Caught in the Surf

This week's hero is a lifesaving hero who was recently named a recipient of the Carnegie Hero medal, which is an award given to those who risk their lives saving or trying to save...

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Birmingham April Tornado Chess Tournament

USCF Rated 4SS, G/75, EF: $30 Advance Registration Preferred – A week before the Tnmt! On-site Late Reg: Sat: 8am-8:40am (add $10 more for Late EF). Round Times: Open &...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. ...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Reilly Starr Coaches Volleyball and Shares Leadership Skills

Reilly Starr is the co-founder of AllStarr Volleyball, an organization whose mission is to encourage young women to become the best athletes they can be in a sport they love:...

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16th Annual Meadow Brook Run

It's more than a race - it's a Christmas party! You are cordially invited to attend the 16th Annual Meadow Brook Runs on Saturday, December 18, 2010 AD. Start time for the 5K is...

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Birmingham MLK Scholastic Chess Tournament

Sun Valley School in association with Caesar Chess presents… From I-65 S: Take exit 261A - Atlanta/Gadsden onto I-20 E - go 3.4 mi. Take exit #128/Tallapoosa (Tarrant AL 79...

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Backpacker Magazine's FREE Get Out More Tour

Backpacker Magazine, the authority on outdoor adventure, is bringing its widely celebrated Get Out More Tour presented by Woolrich to Homewood, AL on November 20, 2010. The...

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The official Samford vs. Furman GAME DAY shirt available starting next Wednesday, October 13!! Shirts available for ONLY $8! RED SEA SPECIAL: First 100 members can buy the shirt for only $5!

The official Samford vs. Furman GAME DAY shirt available starting next Wednesday, October 13!! Shirts available for ONLY $8! RED SEA SPECIAL: First 100 members can buy the shirt...

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Samford is going PINK this month!!

Samford is going PINK this month!!

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Samford Baseball players spent time at the Exceptional Foundation. The players held a basic skills camp with the special needs children.

Samford Baseball players spent time at the Exceptional Foundation. The players held a basic skills camp with the special needs children.

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SU STUDENTS: FREE tickets available to those interested in going to the Samford/UTC football game on Saturday!! For more information, please email hhuey@samford.edu.

SU STUDENTS: FREE tickets available to those interested in going to the Samford/UTC football game on Saturday!! For more information, please email hhuey@samford.edu.

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Players from the Samford Baseball team are volunteering their time once a week to help with American Baseball Foundation's "Basic" Program at Bessemer Classical School. The program assists children with reading and baseball skills.

Players from the Samford Baseball team are volunteering their time once a week to help with American Baseball Foundation's "Basic" Program at Bessemer Classical...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Nurse Lisa Lyver Saves High School Football Player

A young football star, prone to asthma attacks has a heart attack, and is miraculously revived, thanks to a nurse watching from the stands. It was one of those situations...

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Nineteen Year Old Grand AM Racing Sensation Dion von Moltke Signs to Drive Season with Doran Racing

Nineteen year old racing sensation, Dion von Moltke has just signed a deal with Doran Racing that will see him driving Doran Racing’s #77 McDonalds/South African Airways/PR...

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Looking to hit the ski slopes in Alabama this winter?

Looking to hit the ski slopes in Alabama State this winter? - Where to go skiing in Alabama state with maps, directions and ski conditions. Map of Alabama State Ski...

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15th Annual Meadow Brook Runs

You are cordially invited to attend the 15th Annual Meadow Brook Runs.  Start time for the 5K is 9 AM, 10 AM for the 1 mile Fun Run.  Walkers and pets on leash...

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Athletic Trainer of the Year Named

Birmingham, AL - Summer Neldner-Scott, MS, ATC, LAT has been named the 2009 High School Athletic Trainer of the Year by the Alabama Athletic Trainer's Association.  This...

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The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

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Blades of glory! Find ice skating rinks in and around Birmingham, Alabama

Feel like the cold weather has you stuck in your house? Ice skating is a great excuse to get out and have some fun. Bring your friends and family to enjoy a day of excitement....

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Two wheels are better than four!

Whether it’s a gutsy mountain bike, a sleek racer or your trusty Schwinn with the playing cards in the spokes, time to get out and see the world on two wheels.May is American ...

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Sun, Sand and Splash Spell Summer Fun in Alabama!

Nothing says "summer" like ­spending time by the water. S­ur­e­, you cou­ld just flop on a towel and leave it at that…but why not make the most of your day in the...

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New Sports Website for teams and leagues in Birmingham

Sports are meant to be about fun, teamwork, skillbuilding and achievement… NOT endless phone calls, scheduling mix-ups and fundraising hassles. Now AmericanTowns – the online...

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Chiles Receives First Sec Player Of The Week Award

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Senior left fielder India Chiles has reaped what could be the first of many awards this season by being selected as the Southeastern Conference Player...

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Explore Alabama: The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame

On August 14, 1967, Legislative Act 225 created the State of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame (ASHOF). The ASHOF is a magnificent state treasure, dedicated to the celebration and...

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