ACTIVITIES / CLASSES

· DANCE

Greystone Sports Center
7010 Champion Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(B) 205-980-8880 (F) 205-980-2959
scott@greystonesports.com
www.greystonesports.com
Competitive and recreational gymnastics, cheer and tumbling and our elite cheer team and Destiny Dance. All ages and abilities welcome!

·  DRAMA

Drama Kids
144 Redwood Lane
Hoover, AL 35226
(B) 205-822-2050 (F) 205-824-6040
dramakidsal@charter.net
www.dramakids.com
Whether destined for the stage or the boardroom, Drama Kids builds acting skills, speaking skills and confidence in young people ages 5-12!!

· FENCING

Birmingham Fencing Club
1425 Montgomery Hwy – Suite 25
Vestavia, AL 35216
(B) 205-823-4448 (F) 205-502-5874
www.fencingclub.org
Fencing – the fastest growing sport in the country. Try it for FREE the last Saturday of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

· HORSEBACK RIDING

Hidden Creek Ranch
701 Moss Rock Trail
Sterrett, AL 35147
(B) 205-672-2701
we4hope@aol.com
www.hiddencreekranch.info
Located in North Shelby County – A Full Service Equine Facility.

· GYMNASTICS

Greystone Sports Center
7010 Champion Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(B) 205-980-8880 (F) 205-980-2959
scott@greystonesports.com
www.greystonesports.com
Competitive and recreational gymnastics, cheer and tumbling and our elite cheer team and Destiny Dance. All ages and abilities welcome!

· MARTIAL ARTS

Karen Mitchell’s American Taekwondo
3186 G Pelham Parkway
Pelham, AL 35124
(B)205-664-4422
kmkicks@aol.com
www.karenmitchellstaekwondo.com
The whole family will enjoy Karen Mitchell’s Taekwondo – Pelham, AL (behind City Hall) We do birthday parties too!!!

· MUSIC

The Pink House Inc.
817 B 39th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35222
(B) 205-591-6683
charlotte@mybabymusic.com
www.mybabymusic.com
The Pink House – Offers Kindermusik – music and movement classes for newborn – 7 years. Piano Classes for 6 years on up and Birthday parties. For info call 591-6683.

· NANNY NETWORK GROUP

Nannies Plus Inc.
2608 Janice Circle
Birmingham, AL 35235
(B) 205-823-6597
nannies123@yahoo.com
www.nanniesplusinc.com
Nannies Plus Inc. Nanny Network Group. A group where nannies will learn new ideas for caring for your children. Have a sense of co-workers and help in the community. 

· SWIMMING

Kids Magic Swim School
LJCC 3960 Monclair Road
Birmingham, AL 35213
(B) 205-266-2457
usaswim99@msn.com
www.kidsmagicswimschool.com
Learn to swim NOW – it’s easy!! Baby safe – Mommy & Me – Pre-school and Stroke school.

· TENNIS

Fanelli Tennis International
400 St. Annes Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(B) 205-991-7496 (F) 205-995-8691
FANELTENIS@aol.com
Homeschool Tennis

· THEATER/PERFORMING ARTS

Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center
1200 10th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35294
(B) 205-975-ARTS (F) 205-975-2341
www.alysStephens.org
The Alys Stephens Center presents many wonderful performances targeted specifically for families and children. Call 975-ARTS or visit www.alysStephens.org for more information.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES      [top of page]

· WORK FROM HOME

Grandma Sherle Adams
(B) 205-298-8050 (F) 205-572-5591
Sherleadams@iglide.net
Stay at home Mom’s dream. $500 - $2000 or more monthly. No sales, inventory or delivery.

EDUCATIONAL / CHILDCARE      [top of page]

· LIVE-IN CHILDCARE

AuPair Care – Live in Childcare
147 N Shore Drive
Lake Waukomis, MO 64151
(B) 816-587-1969 (F) 816-587-1443
tedwards@aupaircare.com
www.aupaircare.com
Serving the Birmingham Area – Premier US provider of AuPairs. Designated by the Department of State to legally sponsor aupairs living with American families.

· NANNY PLACEMENT AGENCY

Nannies Plus Inc.
2608 Janice Circle
Birmingham, AL 35235
(B) 205-823-6597
nannies123@yahoo.com
www.nanniesplusinc.com
Nannies Plus Inc. A Childcare Screening and Referral Agency. We place nannies and household managers in the Birmingham area. Teacher, friend, field trip planner and more!!!

· PRESCHOOL/SCHOOLS

Adventure Quest at Gardendale's First Baptist Church
940 Main Street
Gardendale, AL 35071
(B)205-488-8741
(F) 205-488-8719
carlah@gfbc.org
Adventure Quest provides childcare for infants through sixth grade, preschool ages Kindergarten through sixth grade and day camps for school holidays.

Covenant Classical School & Daycare
25 Southlake Lane/ 5390 Magnolia Trace
Hoover, AL 35244
(P) 205-989-8668 or 205-988-0222
(F) 205-989-8669 or 205-988-0225
nathan.wells@covenantclassical.com
www.covenantclassical.com
Infant thru 3rd grade. Discount for siblings. Studies include: Bible, English, History, Science, Math, Geography, Handwriting, Spelling, Literature, Art, Latin, Music, Computer, Ballet, Gymnastics.

The Goddard School
400 Corporate Parkway
Hoover, AL 35242
(B) 205-981-8080
www.goddardschool.com
Whether gently holding infants, encouraging toddlers to share, or providing preschoolers with enriching activities. The Goddard School supports the healthy development of children from six weeks to six years.

Highlands School
4901 Old Leeds Road
Birmingham, AL 35213
(B) 205-956-9731 (F) 205-951-8127
ajohnston@highlandsschool.org
www.highlandsschool.org
An independent school serving 4-year-old preschool through 8th grade, Highlands challenges the intellect, imagination and integrity of all its students.

Maranathan Family Learning Center & Academy, Inc.
852 North 44th Street
Birmingham, AL 35212
(B) 205-591-8100 (F) 205-591-8100
mflc&a@bellsouth.net
Private School and learning center featuring small class sizes, special programs for at risk students, exit exam failure, tutorial, adult H.S. diploma completion. Member ACSI.

Morningstar Child Development Center
53 Leah Lane
Calera, AL 35040
(B) 205-685-0877 (F) 205068500879
Newly constructed, state of the art facility with secured entry and video monitoring system. Saxon Math Curriculum, Spanish classes and Computers for 3K & 4K.

Spring Valley School
5901 Crestwood Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35212
(B) 205-957-2621 (F) 205-591-1125
jkeagy@springvalleyschool.org
www.springvalleyschool.org
Spring Valley is an independent, co-educational school whose mission is to provide excellence in education for students with learning disabilities.

Weatherly Childrens Learning Center
61 Weatherly Club Drive
Alabaster, AL 35007
(B) 205-664-0054 (F) 205-664-5754
Accredited teachers with low student/teacher ratio. Secured entry. Computers, dance, gymnastics, foreign language program, 5K program.

ENTERTAINMENT      [top of page]

· PERFORMING ARTS

Skin and Bones’ Comedy Circus
8616 County Road 26
Ragland, AL 35131
(B) 205-472-2708 (F) 205-472-2708
mskinbones@aol.com
www.skinandbonesentertainment.com
Comedy/Variety Shows for your event or party: Juggling, trained animals, magic, clowning and much more!

Commedienne JOY the Queen of Clean Comedy
205-482-6999
Joyentertainment2004@yahoo.com
www.joythequeenofclean.com
Looking for some clean comedy for your next corporate, social or church event?? How about for a birthday, mamaw or big momma party?? Give JOY a call!!

· PLACES TO GO

Desoto Caverns Park
5181 Desoto Caverns Parkway
Childersburg, AL 35044
(B) 256-378-7252 (F) 256-378-3678
Fun@DesotoCavernsPark.com
www.DesotoCavernsPark.com
Tour beautiful and historic Desoto Caverns, which is larger than a football field and higher than a 12 story building. Enjoy over 20 fun park attractions. BIG CAVE AND FUN ATTRACTIONS!

· MUSEUMS

Childrens Hands on Museum
2213 University Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(B) 205-349-4235 (F) 205-349-4276
info@chomonline.org
www.chomonline.org
CHOM is filled with interactive exhibits for family hands on fun. Featuring Once Upon A Farm: a new exhibit for infants – three year olds. 

HEALTH / WELLNESS      [top of page]

· COUNSELING

Providence Family Psychiatry
1800 Providence Park, Suite 250
Birmingham, AL 35242
(B) 205-949-0960
Comprehensive mental health treatment for children, adolescents and adults provided by Peter Sims, MD – Solange Ribeiro, LPC, CRC – Pamela Yancey, LPC, RPT and Wendy Russell, LCSW, PIP.

· DISCOUNT BENEFITS PLAN

Ameriplan USA
Route 3, Box 85C
Marion, AL 36756
(B) 1-800-749-1904
mknighten@ameriplan.net
www.poweredbyhome.com/MaryKnighten
We offer Vision – Dental – Prescriptions – Chiropractic Discount Benefits. Coming by the end of 2005 we will also offer Medical Discount Benefits.

· VISION

Snider Vision Development Center, Inc
4000 Meadow Lake Drive, Suite 121
Birmingham, AL 35242
(B) 205-408-4414 (F) 205-408-9257
drsnider@bellsouth.net
www.optometrists.org/drsnider
Snider Vision Development Center provides developmental rehabilitation services for the treatment of functional vision disorders associated with AD(H)D, dyslexia, developmental delay, autism and brain injury.

PARTIES      [top of page]

· ENTERTAINMENT

Chris Frings, Magician
(B) 205-823-5044 (F) 823-4283
chris@chrisfrings.com
www.fringsmagic.com
Selected as Birmingham’s Best Magician by the readers of Birmingham Magazine. Magic shows with live rabbit for birthday parties, schools, libraries, churches and other types of family entertainment. Guaranteed.

Dial A Pony
(B) 205-616-5322 or 205-836-3422
We bring ponies or horses to you for ANY occasion. Fun for all ages. Business was established in 1995 and is insured.

Gaddy Candy Company
1224 Stonecrest Drive
Birmingham, AL 35235
(B) 205-807-8312
mgadilhe@aol.com
Moonwalk Rentals – Reasonable Prices – We Deliver – Insured – Over 30 Years Experience

Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop
Jennifer Maddox #1176
Birmingham, AL
(B) 205-995-0613
maddoxmania@msn.com
Make your own stuffed animal at a traveling “Stuff –n- Fluff” animal workshop! We come to you for birthday parties, scouts, daycare, preschools, summer camps and much MORE!! Career opportunities are available!! 

Painted Personalities
Birmingham, AL
(B) 205-907-0747
paintedpersonalities@mindspring.com
www.paintedpersonalities.com
Offering face painting, temporary tattoos, glitter tattoos, or henna for parties. Theme party options including Princess, Pirate, Butterfly, Puss in Boots, Cowboys and Monsters are available.

Ponies 4 Parties
455 HWY 253
Montevallo, AL 35115
(B) 205-655-4683 (F) 205-665-4683
Sundance35115@yahoo.com
Birthday Parties: 2 ponies for 1 hour. Festivals: by the ride or by the hour. We also will pay a percent back for fundraising events. We have 7 ponies from the very small to the very tall.

· PLACES

The Berryhill House
9029 Hwy 22
Montevallo, AL 35115
(B) 205-668-6769
theberryhillhouse@direcway.com
www.theberryhillhouse.com
Theme parties include: Tea Party, Western Roundup, Spa and Make-up Day, Construction Crew, Shaking It and Baking It, Safari Hunt, Luau, Space Bounce Party and Football Frenzy

Fun Factory
6251 Park South Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022
(B) 205-345-5454 (F) 1-877-890-6561
parties@bouncingparties.com
www.funfactoryfun.com
Fun Factory is the largest private party facility in West Alabama. We cater to parties for all ages. Our parties are all inclusive, food, decorations and entertainment – all you have to do is show up!!!

Jump Zone
161 Commerce Court
Pelham, AL 35124
(B) 205-987-7004
(F) 205-987-7936
kristine.jelley@jumpzoneparty.com
www.jumpzoneparty.com
·  Fun Birthday Parties
·  Huge Indoor Inflatables
·  Private Party Rooms
·  Free Invitations
·  Free Paper Products
Group Discounts Available

Pump it Up
2724 Chandalar Place Drive
Pelham & Trussville, AL 35124 & 35173
(B) 205-663-4646 or 205-661-5557 (F) 205-663-9950
piubham@hotmail.com
www.pumpitupparty.com
Voted Birmingham’s favorite Birthday party place, Pump it Up’s two private party zones feature four giant inflatables in each. Book your party with us.

 

REAL ESTATE      [top of page]

The West Team
Seymour & Mary Jo West
Century 21 Colonnade
3419 Colonnade Pkwy.
Birmingham, AL 35243
205-222-8881
FAX 205-970-0077
seymourwest@charter.net
Seymour and Mary Jo bring over 30 years of professional marketing and sales experience to enable them to better serve you, whether selling your home or buying a new home.

 

RETAIL      [top of page]

· BABY & MATERNITY

Hot Mommas Maternity Boutique
1720 Hwy. 78 E. #8
Oxford, AL 35203
256-835-2600
patricialockhart@hotmommasmaternityboutique.com
www.hotmmb.com
The modern moms boutique to shop qulaity fasion maternity apparel at affordable prices. Personal shopping available free of charge.

 

· CHILDRENS BOOKS

Dog Soup, The Children’s Book
One Chase Corp Center Suite 400
Birmingham, AL 35244
(B) 205-313-6520 (F) 205-620-1667
www.dogsoupbook.com
Delightful, easy to read book about two girls and their stuffed dog, Edgar. For ages 2-9

My Books (Personalized Books for Children and Adults)
PO BOX 59021
Birmingham, AL 35259
Mybooksrobinsons@aol.com
My Books produces professionally bound glossy, hard cover books that may be personalized to include your name, hometown and names of friends or relatives.

· TOY STORES

Learning Express
180 Main Street Suite 122
Patton Creek Shopping Center
Hoover, AL 35244
(B) 205-739-0991 (F) 205-739-0992
le251@bellsouth.net
www.learningexpress.com
At Learning Express, you’ll discover a world of toys and playthings sure to delight children of all ages. Free Gift Wrapping–Free Personalizing– Birthday Registry–Gift Cards

SERVICES      [top of page]

· FITNESS CENTERS

Jazzercise
1-800-FIT-IS-IT
www.jazzercise.com
Locations in Alabaster, Bessemer/McCalla, Cahaba Heights, Chelsea, Centerpoint, Crestwood/Mountain Brook, Fultondale, Helena, Homewood, Hoover, Irondale, Meadowbrook/Inverness, Moody, Oak Mountain, Pell City, Riverchase, Trussville & Vestavia Hills.

· PERMANENT COSMETICS

Cosmetic Solutions
106 Meadow Creek Lane
Alabaster, AL 35007
(B) 205-663-9479
mwostbrock10@hotmail.com
Permanent cosmetics - 15 years medical experience – complimentary consultations – In House financing – credit cards accepted – gift certificates available – Hours by appointment – Mary Wostbrock owner

· INSURANCE

Birmingham Term Insurance.com
3000 Riverchase Galleria, Suite 405
Birmingham, AL 35244
(B) 205-986-0060
(F) 205-986-0066
Jim@birminghamterm.com
www.birminghamterminsurance.com

Cavender Insurance Agency
11034 Hwy 25
Calera, AL 35040
(B) 205-668-3157 (F) 205-668-3213
Toll Free 1-877-357-3157
mcavender@farmersagent.com
We’re a full service insurance agency offering personal and commercial insurance products such as auto, home, life & business.
En Espanol 668-3194

Underwood Insurance Agency
PO BOX 660749
Vestavia, AL 35266
(B) 205-980-2993 (F) 205-980-2993
scottund@bellsouth.net
www.underwoodinsurance.net
Life Insurance for all of your families needs.

· NANNY PLACEMENT AGENCY

Nannies Plus Inc.
2608 Janice Circle
Birmingham, AL 35235
(B) 205-823-6597
nannies123@yahoo.com
www.nanniesplusinc.com
Nannies Plus Inc. A Childcare Screening and Referral Agency. Nannies Plus gives parents the right fit for their family! Your family is Our Priority!

· PHOTOGRAPHERS      [top of page]

Cynthi Kovach, PPA Certified, Master Photographer
1197 Ardmore Highway
Taft, TN 38488
(B) 931-425-0668 or 205-566-4658 (F) 931-425-6795
Cynthikovach@aol.com
Cynthi Kovach, international award winning photographer is invited to the Birmingham area several times a year. For further information contact Karen Lawrence with splurge! Inc. at 205-566-4658.

Fairytale Fotography
(B) 205-425-5555
marcie@fairytalefotography.com 
www.fairytalefotography.com
BECAUSE CHILDHOOD IS MAGICAL.

Precious Memories Photography
By Amanda Traywick
(B) 205-985-2885
jmtraywick@bellsouth.net
www.amandatraywick.com
Cover photographer for Birmingham Parent. Amanda puts a premium on the perfection of each photograph. She captures your children not posed, but relaxed and happy at play. Amanda’s photographic style allows her to portray the individual, personal glimpses that are distinctive to you and your child.