Park Crossing Thunderbirds suggested for new school
Think Park Crossing Thunderbirds has a nice ring to it? The committee tasked with establishing a name and mascot for the new east high school does. That’s what they intend to recommend to the Montgomery County Board of Education. The committee, which met for the second time Monday, selected Park Crossing High School as the…
New Park road could be city’s connection to the future
It is only a two-mile segment of roadway, but this short road could represent a shortcut to a new high school and an explosive development that Montgomery officials envision for this portion of east Montgomery. From the vantage point of today’s struggling economy, it is difficult to imagine that new residential developments with the potential…
Pre-kindergarten registration begins
Registration for Montgomery Public Schools pre-kindergarten programs started Monday and will continue for the next couple weeks. Students may attend the pre-k program at the site where their zoned school is clustered. Parents can find that information by logging onto the Montgomery Public Schools website. There is a pre-k site located at Wilson Elementary School,…
Students have a ball with new fitness programs
Fitness balls instead of chairs, time in the garden and not just the classroom, and lessons that incorporate nutrition are all part of a collaborative effort at Wilson Elementary School focused on helping students make healthy choices. Several area groups – Baptist Health, the Alabama chapter of the Institute for America’s Health and Bonnie Plant…
Rain-drenched athletes compete in duathlon
More than 80 dedicated athletes of all ages wouldn’t let a continuous downpour slow them down Saturday morning as they splashed through puddles and cycled their way around an east Montgomery course. The New Park Family Duathlon was held under monsoon-like conditions at the James W. Wilson, Jr. YMCA, but directors said the only thing…
The New Park Family Duathlon
The New Park Family Duathlon at the Wilson YMCA on Ray Thorington Road is Saturday, May 15th at 9 a.m. he adult distance is a 2-mile run, a 10-mile bike, followed by another 2-mile run. The kid’s distance (age 12 and under) is a 1-mile run, a 4-mile bike, followed by a half-mile run. Spectators…
Montgomery’s First ‘ENERGY STAR’ Home Under Construction in New Park
New Park, the city’s newest neighborhood in East Montgomery off Ray Thorington Road, is pleased to announce that Alabama Power is partnering with Hugh Cole Builder, Inc., in constructing the City’s first ENERGY STAR home in New Park, which will feature high energy efficient heat pumps and a Marathon electric water heater. Other energy efficient…
James W. Wilson, Jr. YMCA Grand Opening (2009)
The James W. Wilson, Jr. YMCA celebrated its Grand Opening on Monday, Oct. 12, 2009 at 4:30 pm, marking a significant milestone in Montgomery’s community. This achievement was made possible through years of planning, hard work, and the generous support of the Wilson Family and the Montgomery community. Originally conceived as part of the needs…
Registration for the new James W. Wilson, Jr. Elementary School and Johnnie R. Carr Middle School
Registration for the new James W. Wilson, Jr. Elementary School and Johnnie R. Carr Middle School has begun. Registration is taking place at Blount Elementary School on the following dates and times: June 15th – June 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. June 22nd – June 26th from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. You…
2009 First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit
In its efforts to stimulate the economy and revive the housing market, Congress has enacted legislation providing a tax credit of up to $8,000 for first-time home buyers. But time is of the essence for buyers who want to take advantage of this opportunity. Only homes purchased on or after January 1, 2009 and before…