City of Calera e-newsletter

Historical Cemetery Walking Tour - October 29, 2016

With crisp, cool breezes and the sound of leaves crunching under your feet, the Columbiana City Cemetery will be the place to be on October 29, 2016 for the first ever Historical Cemetery Walking Tour.

"Calera Goes Pink! 2016"

• Order your “Calera Goes Pink!” T-Shirt
by Sept. 16, 2016 • Wear your pink shirt between Oct. 1 through October 31st, to support the BCRFA and breast cancer research in Alabama!

“Calera Goes Pink!” Football Game – Oct.7, 2016

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Sweet Success: Calera's Annual Strawberry Festival Draws Crowds

Artisan vendors, live entertainment and hundreds of fresh local strawberries were featured at Calera's third annual Strawberry Festival April 30.

Calera High School Choirs Earn Superior Ratings

The choirs at Calera High School recently earned a slew of superior ratings at two choral assessments March 21.

Calera students prepare for future education

Students at Calera High School are taking ownership of their own education. As part of a Shelby County Schools focus on student-led conferences, ninth-graders are conducting “My High School Future” projects in Erin Golden’s English class.

Calera Middle School hosts Career Day

Police Officers, cosmetologists, scientists and more filled the gymnasium of Calera Middle School Jan. 19 at the school’s first Career Day Jan. 19.

Calera library hosting several community events

The Roy Downs Memorial Library in Calera is hosting several upcoming events for the community, starting Jan. 26 with a meeting of the Adult Book Club.

Calera mayor earns professional designation

Calera Mayor Jon G. Graham has earned the professional designation of Advanced Certified Municipal Official after completing several training requirements.

Calera Middle School student donates to Children’s Hospital

A few months ago, Calera Middle School student Brynlee Davenport decided she wanted to do something nice for the Children’s Hospital, knowing that many of those children wouldn’t be able to spend Christmas at home.

Calera resident crafts Meeks Sweet Treats

By day, Kimeka Bloomfield’s kitchen is just a kitchen, but after the working day, it’s transformed into a workshop where Bloomfield crafts her chocolate-covered treats.

Four local high schools ranked among best in Alabama

Four local high schools have been named among the top 100 public high schools in the state, according to national ranking website, Niche.com.

Calera students recognize veterans

When Calera High School students walked into school Nov. 10, veterans from various branches of military joined them for a special ceremony.

Living donor: Calera man promises to save a life

A promise James Leachman made to his best friend, Danny Prince, changed Leachman’s life in a way he never expected. Prince was 42 years old and had a 2-year-old daughter when he was diagnosed with throat cancer.

Calera students explore the cost of living

Students at Calera High School were busy with grocery lists, monthly expenses and insurance payments Oct. 23 while participating in the Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce’s Keeping it Real program.

Calera City Council recognizes Field of Angels

The Calera City Council recognized the Field of Angels, a nonprofit baseball league for children and adults with special needs, at its Oct. 19 meeting.

Calera turns pink to help fight breast cancer

Wendy Paschal knows she’s not battling breast cancer alone. The town of Calera is standing beside her, encouraging her every step along the way.

Paschal, who co-owns Active Air in Calera with her husband, Brian, was diagnosed with breast cancer in July

Calera Bridge Widening Project Hits Unexpected Delay

The population of Calera has exploded since the two lane bridge over I-65 was built. With heavy industry and large neighborhoods nearby, loads of commuters share the road with big trucks.

Website Personalization Now Available!

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