Immaculate house situated on just over an acre of land in picturesque BlueBell neighborhood. 2BR/1BA plus finished basement (ideal for a mancave or arts & crafts studio!). Hardwood floors throughout. Stainless steel appliances. Marble counter tops. Perfect starter home! This will go fast! $230,000 and it’s yours!
1/4 A dog with no collar was found on Gandy Lane. Fortunately, its owners came forward and were reunited with their pet.
1/10 A woman passed out after giving blood at the Red Cross Blood Drive. She quickly came to and was given a snickerdoodle cookie.
1/12 Police responded to a false 911 call at the middle school. Kids, do not prank 911. It’s not funny and it holds up the line for people who actually need immediate help.
12/12 There was a power outage on Shady Lane due to everyone’s Christmas lights. BDWP was able to restore power within a few hours.
12/17 Paramedics were dispatched to the Christmas dance after a woman sprained her ankle during “Feliz Navidad.”
12/24 Police responded to a call of a suspicious man dressed like Santa Claus on the roof of a house on Cradle Drive. It turned out the man was trying to surprise his children by pretending to be Santa and deliver their Christmas presents to them.
12/31 A man was transported to a hospital in Mobile after being hit in the eye with a champagne cork at a New Year’s Eve party. He is wearing an eye patch and supposedly recovering nicely.
January 5
Book Club Meeting
We will be discussing December’s book club pick, James Patterson’s “Kill Alex Cross”, at Pageturners. Morgan Freeman will sadly not be in attendance.
January 7
Christmas Tree Removal
If you still have your Christmas tree up in your house, you should know that’s very gauche and it’s definitely time to get rid of it. Please discard old Christmas trees to the curb in front of your house. Volunteers will be coming around to collect them.
January 10 & 11
Red Cross Blood Drive
The holidays might be over but that doesn’t mean you can’t still a gift! The Red Cross will be hosting a blood donation drive at the high school gymnasium. Make a difference!
January 11
BlueBell Film Society
There will be a screening of Steve McQueen’s “Hunger” at the library. A discussion moderated by Dash DeWitt will follow. No food will be served in theme with the film.
January 13
High School Basketball
Come cheer on our boys in their first game of the season. Go Big Blue!
January 16
Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!
January 19
Town Hall Meeting
Let your voice be heard! Come to the winter town hall meeting to partake in a discussion on how to make BlueBell even better!
January 20
High School Basketball
Come cheer on our boys. Go Big Blue!
January 21
Bridal Fair
Getting married soon? Want to get married soon? Wedding planner Betsy Barrett will be hosting a bridal fair offering tips and ideas on how to make your special day even more special. I do!
January 23
Annual Girl Scout Father/Daughter Hoedown
No one throws a square dance like the Girl Scouts! Come to the community center for a fun night of folk music, cowboy boots, and of course, cookies! Do-si-do your partner round and round!
January 27
High School Basketball
Come cheer on our boys. Go Big Blue!
January 28 & 29
Pet Adoption Weekend
Want to add to your family without having to get pregnant? There will be a pet adoption fair in the town square all weekend. Now’s your chance to bring Fluffy or Spot home!
January 31
Nurf Basketball Sign Up
Do you want to introduce sports to your 4-6 year old in a non-competitive and fun environment? Then Nurf Basketball is for you! Come sign your child up for Saturday nurf basketball games.
Best Movie: “Hugo”
My mind was blown by Martin Scorsese’s epic film. I laughed, I cried, I wished I lived in Paris in the 1930’s (well, until the bad stuff started happening).
Best TV Show (drama): “Friday Night Lights”
I will miss you, show. You have filled my life with so much joy. BlueBell is definitely not Dillon. Yet sometimes I like to pretend it is.
Best TV Show (comedy): “Community”
One of the funniest shows on TV that constantly makes me laugh. Please come back soon.
Best Bravo Show: “Top Chef All Stars”
So great having all our favorite Top Chef contestants back for another turn. Yes, Richard should have probably won. But my heart will always be with Carla. Hootie!
Best Book: “The Night Circus” by Erin Morgenstern
Magical! In more ways than one! I couldn’t put it down. I haven’t loved a book featuring magicians this much since “Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell.”
Best (young adult) Book: “Daughter of Smoke and Bone” by Laini Taylor
Young adult fiction has never been so good (since Hunger Games). Can’t wait for the next two in the trilogy.
Best Comic Book: “Chew”
Have I ever been so excited for a new issue of a comic book to be released? Nope. Chew is where it’s at and I never want it to end!
Best Podcast: Memory Place http://thememorypalace.us/
Okay, I’m a history buff. Although even if I wasn’t I’d still be obsessed with this podcast. Educational and entertaining. You’re missing out by not subscribing.
Best Album: Adele’s “21″
Obvious choice. But also the best choice.
Best Song: “Video Games” by Lana Del Rey
My iTunes play count is embarrassingly high for this song. I listened to it on repeat (on my iPod, on my computer, on a burned CD in my mom’s car, etc).
Best Website: RookieMag.com
Tavi Gevinson is only one year older than me and she is killing it. I wish I had come up with a website like this. Perhaps 2012 New Year’s resolution? Tavi, you rock.
Best BlueBell Event: Founder’s Day Parade
Not only did I get to ride on the mayor’s float but this year’s parade turned into ultimate madness. For BlueBell, this is pretty uncommon. And so so exciting!
Best New BlueBell Resident: Dr. Zoe Hart
Duh.