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Memorial Day 2012 in Jefferson County AL - Memorial Day Parades, Events and more

Here is what is happening for Memorial Day 2012 in Jefferson County, AL. Find the area Mount Olive events, parades, activities and more for Memorial Day 2012. Acitivites are...

A Day to Remember in Mount Olive

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Mount Olive marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Edward Palomba Puts Service Above Self

This week's hero is making a difference on a local level. As the chairman of the Children’s Accessible Playground Committee, Edward Palomba has put in his share of...

Gardendale Magnolia Festival 2012

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Schedule: Friday, May 4, 2012: 5:00 pm: Festival Opens 5:45 pm: Mortimer Jordan High School Choir 6:00 pm: Kayla Wheeler 6:45 pm: Corner High School Choir 7:00 pm: Kryst Lyke...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Mount Olive, Alabama with AmericanTowns Mount Olive Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Jefferson County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Mount Olive organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Mount Olive is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Weekend Activities in and around Mount Olive

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Mount Olive area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Alabama’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Mount Olive in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Alabama is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

An Invitation to our Mount Olive Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Mount Olive, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Alabama

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Alabama Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Mount Olive Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

The Power of a Single Vote - Mount Olive Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Mount Olive elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Alabama AL

Alabama Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Alabama. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Mount Olive and across the country. With...

Find Alabama Corn Mazes - Get lost in an Alabama haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Alabama corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Alabama AL

We have the best Alabama apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Alabama. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in...

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US Postal Service closure of Mount Olive post office details and information

Nearly 3,700 post offices could shut down starting as early as January, U.S. Post Master General Patrick Donahoe announced Tuesday. The proposal follows record-breaking profit...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Bob Fried Pedals His Way Into People's Hearts

Bob Fried takes the concept of Meals on Wheels to another level with his latest mode of transport. You see Bob has taken to the streets in a pedicab, which has been part of his...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Stan Mack Gives His All for His Town

Stanley "Stan" Mack is a local hero who cares deeply about his town and its inhabitants. For more than 30 years, Mr. Mack has been at the center of many of the town's...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Caroline Cannon Wins Prize Caring for the Arctic and the Inupiat

Caroline Cannon has led dual roles throughout her life. She is a leader of her people as well as a steward of the earth. For more than 30 years Caroline has been working to...

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...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Gail Savina Harvests Fruit and Grows Community

Gail Savina hails from the great state of Washington where she grew up picking apples, cherries and peaches and where she recalls being in the Apple Blossom Festival every year. ...

Make a difference in Mount Olive! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Mount Olive area and around...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Dorine Kenney Keeps Jacob's Light Burning By Helping Soldiers

Dorine Kenney had been sending things to her son and to soldiers he would tell her needed a little extra cheering up. She was eager to do it and happy to help send the comforts of...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Lisa Watson Works to End Homelessness for Women

Lisa Watson has received awards for her outstanding contributions to the community in which she lives, including being named "woman of the year," which is fitting...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Leah Cronn and Marathon Match Scholars and Sponsors

With the cost of getting a college education steadily rising, even promising students are having to forgo the dream of an advanced degree. It's not a new story, but one which Leah...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Mike Arms Makes a Career of Caring for Animals

Mike Arms knew he always liked animals, but it wasn't until he was lying in the street after a brutal beating that he decided to dedicate his life to protecting and saving them....

AmericanTowns Heroes: Mailman Charlie Rose Sniffs Out Gas and Saves Lives

Something didn't seem right to mail carrier Charlie Rose. He smelled gas more than once while delivering the mail on his normal route. It wasn't just coming from one house and the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Lt. Gen Daniel James III: A Dedicated and Decorated Airman

In honor of Black History month and the release of Red Tails, the movie commemorating the Tuskegee Airmen, this week's hero is Lt. Gen. Daniel James III, a decorated airmen and...

AmericanTowns Heroes: A Happy Valentine's Day for Avalanna Thanks to Justin Bieber

You don't have to be a Justin Bieber fan to cheer him on today after he responded to a request made by a little girl suffering with a rare and often deadly form of brain cancer. ...

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. ...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Bev Yoakum Provides a Foundation for Children to Grow

Bev Yoakum doesn't want to keep the spotlight shining on her. After being recognized as a hero for her work in creating a unique early childhood education opportunity for the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Troy Yocum Returns Home

On April 17th 2010 Iraq War veteran Troy Yocum began his hike across the United States to raise awareness of military families in need. On September 3rd, 2011 Troy and Emmie, the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Joanne Kouris Has Dedicated More Than Two Decades to Delivering Meals

(photo courtesy of 7News) For 21 years, Joanne Kouris has been a friendly face, faithfully delivering hot meals to elderly and home bound neighbors who are now like...

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:...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Kristen Parkinson Raises Money to Keep Kids Safe from Land Mines

Kristen Parkinson got involved in fundraising at an early age. When she was eight years old she participated in various events that helped raise $20,000 for a dog specially...

July 4th fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Jefferson County, AL

Mount Olive Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Jefferson County, AL. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more! ...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Maribeth Shearer is Committed to Caring

For some residents of the senior living community where she works, Maribeth is the daughter they never had or the daughter they wish they had. More than anyone else who works...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Pamela Cantor Works to Turnaround Failing Schools

Dr. Pamela Cantor has been nationally recognized for her efforts to help improve the lives of children and families. She is a child psychiatrist who has been focusing...

AmericanTown Heroes: Leslie Perkins Picks Posies for Patients

Leslie Perkins, a hospital volunteer for more than 28 years is also the head of the fresh flower program. In addition to overseeing the placements of fresh flowers in all the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Allan Barsema Builds Life Recovery Plans

The dictionary definition of a carpenter is someone who "builds or repairs wooden structures or their structural parts," which is akin to what Allan Barsema helps do...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Marlene Perez Is An Award-Winning Volunteer

Over the years, Marlene Perez has been commended for her many contributions to her political party as well as her country. As an active Democrat she was recently honored...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Teresa Berg Takes Pictures That Get Animals Placed in Homes

Teresa Berg is a photographer with an eye for the beauty within. She takes everyday subjects, like children and animals and transforms them into extraordinary images to be...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Steve Wampler Climbed a Mountain So Kids With Disabilities Could Go to Camp

Steve Wampler is wheelchair-bound due to Cerebral Palsy, but he doesn't allow that to define him. As he says on his website, rockonsteve, he's moved past his disability to a place...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Fowler Ruffin Helps Animals Find Homes and Children Find Happiness

Fowler Ruffin is one of those people who knows the secret to making a heaven here on earth. Just take a look at Pinch Me Acres, the farm she bought with her husband and they...

AmericanTowns Heroes: DJ Waldow and his 28-Day Good Deed Challenge

DJ is the "Social Butterfly Guy" on his blog of the same name. What's with the name? According to DJ, he was the guy who "got bored real quick if he was not...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Denise Allen's Quilts Portray Everyday Life and History

Denise Allen is a needlework folk artist and quilter whose work has been exhibited in folk art museums and galleries around the country. Her quilts tell the stories of African...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Bailey Reese and Friends Send Hugs to Heroes

When a hurricane stuck the area where Bailey Reese lives it caused a tremendous amount of damage as well as distress to the community. Military help was called in to assist with...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Marie Paolucci Makes Chemo Kits to Help Make Treatment Less Stressful

Most of us think of Halloween when October rolls around, but we've also come to associate October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Many organizations run their fund...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Danielle Butin Sends "Good Health" to Countries in Need

Four years ago, Danielle Butin, MPH, OTR was on vacation in East Africa, enjoying the air, the music, the wildlife, the people, the food and the beauty of the physical...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Chris Willden Acts Quickly to Save the Lives of Trapped Children

Two children are alive today because of the quick thinking and heroic efforts of former police officer Chris Willden. Willden was the first on the scene when a car skidded off...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Bob Davidson Wants Your Pledge to Rise Above the Plastics

If you see a grown man covered in plastic bags, don’t think he’s crazy or a homeless person trying to stay warm. Go over and introduce yourself and find out what he has to say...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Masons and Shriners Help the Community Help Themselves

Masons and Shriners are known for their good deeds. There are Masonic lodges and Shriners temples all over the world. The principles of fraternity and charity are shared by both...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Daria Miller Recycles for Conservation

This week's hero is a conservation champion! Daria Miller was honored with an award and a $500 cash prize in the Cox Cares Conservation Champions program. Her act of recycling...

AmericanTown Heroes: John Henderson Demands Respect for the Flag

When John Henderson saw a torn and tattered flag flying outside a local fast food restaurant he was as upset as he was sad. As a Vietnam veteran he looks on our nation's flag as a...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Peter Samuelson Believes Everyone Deserves a Roof (EDAR)

When Peter Samuelson started seeing more homeless people on the streets a few years ago he knew the recession was behind the increase. Taking a quick count during his daily bike...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Keren Taylor and WriteGirl Give a Hand Up to the Next Generation of Writers

Keren Taylor is a songwriter, vocalist, poet, visual artist and the founder of WriteGirl.org - a non-profit organization that encourages young women to become writers through...

AmericanTowns Heroes: The Marshel Family Marshalls the Community for a Coastal Cleanup

The American Littoral Society is not a book club (as they say on their website), but rather an organization that encourages and coordinates coastal cleanups each year. The...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Martha Aizaga is a "Model Citizen"

Martha Aizaga speaks for those who can't always speak for themselves. She helps give voice to women who have been beaten and abused, helping them to communicate their...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Barbara Vickers Connects the Orgs that Protect the Communities

Service organizations take care of the needs of their communities, but who takes care of the needs of the service organizations? That’s a question that popped into the head of...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Glamour and Giving: The Ladies at Ooh la la Raise Funds to Build Houses

More than just a pretty group of faces, the ladies who staff Ooh la la's five locations like to put their fashion sense to good use to raise money and give back to the community....

AmericanTowns Heroes: Rachelle Mathis Helps Joplin Find Help and Hope

Social media has been credited with many happy as well as tearful reunions. Even if phone lines are down people are often able to get a message out to the world using social...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Shauna Shelley Shares Stories and Art for a Cure

Shauna Shelley shares the stories of three women in her life and their experiences with breast cancer on her website, theblushproject as a reminder to all women to get regular...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Q Madp Honors Those Who Have Lost Their Lives in Iraq and Afghanistan

(photo courtesy of IraqWarHeroes.org) Taking photos at a funeral might seem like an odd way to pay tribute to the fallen, but what Q Madp does is more than capture a moment....

AmericanTowns Heroes: Magic, the Miniature Horse Makes Miracles

Do you believe in Magic? You would if you met Magic, the miniature therapy horse. Magic was named the Most Heroic Pet of 2010 by a number of organizations. She may even be...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Rachel Pierce Helps Women Look Good and Feel Better

(photo courtesy of Jeff Pouland) Rachel Pierce started Wig-Out, a company that helps women who are losing their hair or have lost their hair during chemotherapy find wigs...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Nathan Zick-Smith Pledges a "No Auto April" for Alternative Energy Awareness

(photo courtesy of Ken R. smith) Nathan Zick-Smith is committing to not driving or riding in a car as a passenger for the month of April and is inspiring others to do the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Kirsten Lodal Works to LIFT Communities Out of Poverty

(photo courtesy of Chris Mabry) CEO and Co-founder, Kirsten Lodal, started LIFT in 1998 while still a sophomore at Yale University. Working in tandem with Brian Kreiter she...

Alabama 4th of July 2011 Fireworks, Parades and Independence Day Events

Alabama Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks in Alabama including Events, Schedules and Parades. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more! If...

AmericanTowns Heroes: George Decell's SafetyCaps Keep Kids From Choking

Necessity was the mother of invention when George Decell's young daughter choked on a standard outlet cover. As a stay-at-home dad George was juggling cleaning with childcare...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Kori Brown and iroK: Helping Families Make Ends Meet

Kori Brown's iroK foundation has love at the center of its mission. Love in the form of a helping hand to make ends meet when a medical crisis zaps a family's resources. ...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Cort and Christian Biked Cross Country to Bring Clean Water to Haiti

If you’ve been following the progress in Haiti you know that only a small percentage of the monies pledged or donated have come through and that the country is still struggling...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Patti Steele Works to Make the Children's Center a Warm and Welcoming Environment

Since the founding of the Tuscaloosa Children's Center in 1988, Patti Steele has worked to make the center a safe and welcoming place for children. Ms. Steele was part of the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Carlo Garcia is Living Philanthropic Every Day

You might think that with so many ways to donate to your favorite charities these days (on the web, through text messages, etc.), it would be easy for non-profits and charities to...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Building Schools to Remember Students

For a parent, losing a child is the worst tragedy imaginable. Not something you can easily come to terms with, it can help to know you are not alone. When the Park City 5 women...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Lucile Blackburn Delivers Love

The majority of her life has been spent serving her family, neighbors and community. Read more about Lucile Blackburn: Delivers meals (and love) to members of the...

This Year, You Can Vote Twice!

On Election Day, you get to vote for the choices on the ballot – like them or not. But this year, through AmericanTowns, you can vote twice. Simply tell us which important...

Shop for the Xbox 360 Kinect in the Mount Olive, Alabama area for Christmas

Panicked over a last minute gift, but still don’t know what to get? If the person on your list is anything like millions of Christmas wishfuls across America, including Mount...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Mimi Turns Clicks Into Kibble for Our Furry Friends

Have you ever received an email from a friend asking you to visit a website, so that monies could be donated to a cause? Chances are you got to the website and were so overwhelmed...

Celebrate Valentine's Day in Mount Olive - Find Mount Olive area shops and restaurants for gifts and dining

On February 14 sweethearts in Mount Olive will join millions across America in a centuries’ old tradition of exchanging valentines, but this holiday as we now understand it has...

AmericanTowns Heroes: My Brother's Keeper: Helping the Homeless Keep Warm

Flo Wheatley's story started nearly 30 years ago when she met a homeless man who helped her and her son. It was when Flo and her son Leonard were resting after one of...

Best Fall Foliage 2010 in Alabama

The Alabama fall foliage 2010 is in full color this time of year and we’ve found some great places to enjoy it. Around Alabama can be found at this time of year. To get the most...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Offering Time to Help Denver's Teachers and Students

Volunteers have always been welcome in the school system, even before budget cuts and lean times. Many schools have welcomed parents who could spare some time to help in the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Roy Juarez, Jr. Inspires Teens to Hold Onto Their Dreams

The Homeless by Choice Tour is not meant to bring attention to the subset of America's homeless population who would rather sleep on the streets than in shelters. Those...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Matter of Trust Preserves the Environment for Future Generations

The Matter of Trust organization was started in 1999, long before the oil spill tragedy in the Gulf, but with the knowledge that spills occur every year and it's only the really...

AmericanTowns Heroes: S.T.A.R. Clubs Raise Money for Autism Research

Five years ago it was a way to get involved in school and the community. The club they formed is now a national model being replicated across the country. Looking for a way to...

AmericanTowns Heroes: A Lesson in Fate and Paying it Forward for the Varner Family

After returning from a trip to celebrate the 10th year of her husband being free from colon cancer, Jennifer Varner found out she herself had invasive breast cancer. At the time...

AmericanTowns Heroes: John Connors Helps Harness the Power of Individual Giving

When John was stymied by his inability to pay a utility bill for a family in need he decided to figure out a way to make it possible for individuals to get help without getting...

Find Black Friday Deals, Gift Ideas, and Holiday Shopping Locations in and around Mount Olive, AL

If you love the fray, seize the chance to shine on Black Friday! It’s the biggest, busiest shopping event of the year, and training for success starts here! Shops and stores...

Where is Santa now? Check Norad Santa Tracker 2010 and find out when he'll arrive in Mount Olive, Alabama

Did you know Santa never stops at homes where children are stirring? He has to make a note to come back. With nearly 7 billion people in the world this Christmas, you can...

AmericanTowns Heroes: A Town Comes Together Aided by One Super Woman

When her town experienced the worst flooding in its history, she was there from day one, feeding people and finding places for them to stay. She set up a makeshift shelter,...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Lorayn DeLuca Loves Photography and Her Community

Spearheaded an event that brings stylists, makeup artists and photographers together for a day of beauty and photography that benefits homeless families and battered women. ...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Teens Give a Hand Up to Hungry Neighbors

The volunteers at the Hand Up Youth Food Pantry like to say they are offering people a hand up and not a hand out. The difference is their good works go beyond donating food. Case...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Larry Jordan Frees Driver Seconds Before Explosion

It was like a scene from a movie. The truck exploded, just seconds after the driver was carried to safety. Larry Jordan knew he had to get away from the truck in a hurry, just...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Jacob Rice is the Shoe Giver

Has distributed more than 1300 pairs of shoes in the past four years. Jacob felt the calling to do something to help others when he was 10 years old. He called a local youth...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Four Students Engineer a Way to Turn Fun into Electricity

Senior project turned entrepreneurial venture, the soccer ball can be used to generate electricity after kicking it around. When the girls were brainstorming what to do for their...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Teacher Inspires Students to be Open to Giving

After spending the summer in Tanzania, a teacher comes home inspired to connect her students to their peers in Tanzania. Read more about Michelle Tschannen: Teacher brings...