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3394 Cloverdale Road, Montgomery, AL 36106

MLS# 559082

4 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1 Half Baths | 3,154 Square Feet | Cloverdale/Idlewild

Welcome to 3394 Cloverdale Road, a classic Cloverdale charmer! This home has been meticulously cared for by the seller for over 60 years. The home is situated on a corner lot and features spacious formal and casual living areas, 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. There are 2 bedrooms downstairs and 2 bedrooms upstairs. The family room has tall ceilings with wood beams and is open to the kitchen and large eating area. The formal dining room is crowned with an antique chandelier and the living room's antique mantle is flanked by built-in cabinets. The 200-year-old reclaimed staircase adds additional character to this vintage Cloverdale home! The backyard has an irrigation system and lots of space for entertaining. Don't miss your opportunity to see this rare find!

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor, Lauren Keen, Sandra Nickel Hat Team!

Summer is here and with the heat and humidity, chances are you have been spending a lot of time at home trying to stay cool and dry. If you are feeling a bit stir-crazy and you want to get out, there are plenty of fun events and activities going on in Montgomery for you and your family to enjoy!

Here is a list of events and things to do in Montgomery for the rest of the summer:

Jazz Jams

2nd and 4th Thursdays, 5 to 7 PM | June, July, and August 2024
In partnership with the City of Montgomery, Alabama, Jazz Jams is back! This free event celebrates Montgomery, Alabama’s vibrant creative culture, featuring a live band, cash bar, and delicious hors d’oeuvres from Verde. This free, 21+ event features music from local jazz musicians; Music line up coming soon.

This event is rain or shine; in the case of inclement weather, activities will be moved indoors.

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
One Museum Drive Montgomery, AL 36117

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Move MGM Color Run/Walk

 

June 29, 2024 – 8:00 am

Join Montgomery's First Lady Tamika Reed and Move Montgomery for the Move MGM "Paint the Park" Color Run/Walk on Saturday, June 29th at Oak Park, 1010 Forest Avenue. Participants can enjoy a fun and healthy exercise at their own pace while running or walking the shady loop around Oak Park and being doused with vibrant colors!

Registration is FREE, and the first 400 registrants will receive a t-shirt. Please consider donating to the Heart of Alabama Food Bank to help fight food insecurity. Come out and join us for a colorful and exciting day!

REGISTER HERE!

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Thrifty Tuesdays at The Montgomery Zoo

Discounted Admissions  EVERY TUESDAY

June 4 to July 30, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Museum
2301 Coliseum Parkway
Montgomery, AL 36110

334-625-4905

The Montgomery Zoo is proud to announce our summer discounted admissions promotion, THRIFTY TUESDAYS. Receive 50% OFF admissions every Tuesday afternoon, beginning June 4 - July 30. Tickets must be purchased in person, 12pm (noon) - 4pm (Tuesdays only) in order to receive the discounted admission. This discount cannot be combined with any other discount, coupon, and/or offer.
 
Thrifty Tuesdays admission includes:
     -- Admission to the Zoo
     -- Admission to the Mann Wildlife Learning Museum 
     -- Entry to Parakeet Cove
     -- Entry to Waters of the World
     -- Entry to our Reptile Facility
     -- Admission to a special zookeeper talk at 1:30pm daily

Additional adventures and attractions
     -- Train ride: $3 per person
     -- Giraffe Encounter: $3 per person 
     -- Sky Lift Ride: $5 per person
     -- Parakeet feed sticks: $2 per stick

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Independence Day Celebration - Prattville

July 4, 2024 – 8:00 am to 9:00 pm

Historic Downtown Prattville
101 West Main Street
Prattville, Alabama

Kick off July 4, with the Parade at 9 am. Next, head over to Pratt Park where the Lions Club will have barbeque, arts and crafts, and live music until 2:00 p.m. Stop by to cheer on the participants in the Cardboard Boat Races. Beginning at 10:30 a.m., teams will create their competition boats out of cardboard and duct tape. Prizes include Longest floating boat, the Titanic award for most dramatic sink, most creative and more. The Pratt Pool and Splash Pad also will be open for more family fun.

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July 4^th Cruise

Harriott II Riverboat
255 Commerce Street
Montgomery, AL
334-625-2100

Calling all patriots! Independence Day is coming soon! You’re invited to celebrate on the Harriott II Riverboat. It's a surefire way to have a blast on the 4th of July. Enjoy the best seat in the house to watch the fireworks light up the sky over the Alabama River. We’ll have a cash bar, concessions from the Wheelhouse Grill, and live entertainment on all three decks. All tickets are general admission, so get your tickets today!

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

July 11, 2024 – August 11, 2024

Click HERE for dates & times and to purchase tickets!

Presented by the Alabama Shakespeare Festival
1 Festival Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117

One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a humorous retelling of the Biblical story of Joseph, his 11 brothers, his father Jacob, and the coat of many colors. Follow Joseph’s journey from bondage to becoming Pharaoh’s right-hand man to his ultimate reunion with his family. This delightful and merry musical — embracing country-western, calypso, and Elvis-style rock — will have you singing in your seat and long after you leave the theatre! 

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Seventh Annual Hog Days of Summer

Union Station Train Shed
300 Water Street
Montgomery, AL 36104

Saturday, August 24, 2024 – 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm

The Druids Charity Club is pleased to announce their 7th annual BBQ and Americana Music festival. ‘The Hog Days of Summer’ is a charity event benefitting Hogs for the Cause and other carefully selected local charities.

Event Details

Music: Our best lineup yet will be rocking the shed; spanning blues, rock, soul, country, roots, and other Americana influences.

Drive-By Truckers
George Porter Jr. & Runnin' Pardners
Cris Jacobs
Ms. Aretta Woodruff

BBQ: Once again, our patrons can look forward to enjoying BBQ from the River Region's finest BBQ establishments. More information to come soon.

Schedule: Doors: 2:00. BBQ: upon entry. Music: 2:00 PM-10:00 PM

Tickets: General Admission: $20

Active Military/Police/Fire/EMS/Student GA Ticket**: $10

VIP Ticket: $250. Very limited supply.

• Private Discounted Cash bar,
• Private bathrooms
• Private Seating
• Side of stage views
• Food options available

Purchase tickets HERE
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If you are in the market to buy or sell a home (or both), let me, Sandra Nickel, and my Hat Team of Professionals assist you with all your real estate needs! Call us today at 334-834-1500 and check out https://www.homesforsaleinmontgomeryalabama.com for more information!

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Mother’s Day is this weekend and there are plenty of ways you can celebrate Mom in and around Montgomery this year!  If you’re looking for a special way to show your mother some love and appreciation, check out the following events happening on Mother’s Day in Montgomery!

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Mother’s Day at the Zoo

Sunday, May 12 – 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum
2301 Coliseum Pkwy
Montgomery, AL

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, May 12. All Moms receive FREE admission, so make plans to join us for Mom's special day.

Mother's Day admission includes:

• Admission to the Zoo
• Admission to the Mann Wildlife Learning Museum 
• Entry to Parakeet Cove
• Entry to Waters of the World
• Entry to the Reptile Facility
• Special zookeeper talks at 11:30am and 1:30pm

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Mother’s Day Brunch at Ravello Ristorante

Sunday, May 12 – 10:00 AM

Ravello Ristorante
36 Commerce Street
Montgomery, AL

Every day is A Mother’s Day!! Fortunately, for them, this one is Extra Special! Buffet-Style Brunch @ Ravello. Don't Miss It!

I hope you're bringing your appetites; for this Mother's Day Brunch will be Buffet-Style and nothing short of delicious. Call Ravello for questions about Menu Options, Dietary, Restrictions, and Allergens @ 334.356.2852

Click HERE to make reservations!

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Harriott II Mother’s Day Cruise

Riverboat – Harriott II
200 Coosa Street
Montgomery, AL

Come celebrate Mother's Day with a cruise aboard Montgomery's only riverboat, The Harriott II. You have two options for Mom's special day; a dinner cruise or a patio ride-only option. Descriptions of each are listed below. Don't Miss the Boat!

Dinner Cruise Ticket Includes Menu; 10oz T-Bone Steak, Twice Baked Potato, Whole Green Beans, Fresh Green Salad, Roll & Cheesecake with Topping. Vegetarian and Vegan Options are available. This two-hour cruise includes reserved seating on the inside interior decks (1st or 2nd), Live Local Entertainment, a Cash Bar, and a Gift for Mom

Patio Ride Only Ticket Includes: General Admission, first come first serve seating on the exterior 3rd deck. This ticket does not include a meal, but all guests can purchase food from our Wheel House Grille and drinks from a cash bar. Two-hour cruise, Live Entertainment, and a Gift for Mom. We hope to see you there!

Click HERE for more information.

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Mother’s Day at Whippoorwill

Sunday, May 12, 2024 – 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

1201 Old Barnes Road
Mathews, AL

Brooklin Events would like to invite you out for a remarkable day at the exquisite Whippoorwill Venue for our 2nd Annual Mother’s Day Brunch. This delectable brunch experience paired with an endless mimosa bar; will be a one-of-a-kind occasion you won't want to miss!

For the little ones, we will have a bounce house provided by Rae Events & a bubble house provided by Hello Party, mini golf course, axe throwing, and a color station. Three Broke Girls will perform again for us outside on the beautiful patio overlooking the water.

This year we will have reserved seating as well as additional seating space. During checkout you will have the opportunity to let us know if you desire to sit inside or outside. Table numbers will be emailed out the week of Mother’s Day and these will also be posted at the venue. We desire everyone to come in (no check-in lines) and enjoy the day, having no worries about finding yourselves a table!

Click HERE for tickets!

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Mom’s & Mimosa

May 12, 2024 - 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 7pm

Montgomery Riverfront Park
355 Commerce Street
Montgomery, AL

Let's raise a toast to all the amazing mothers out there with our special Mom's and Mimosa event on the Sip-n-Cycle Pedal Cruise! Join us as we celebrate Mother's Day in style on Sunday, May 12th, with a delightful boat cruise along the picturesque Alabama River.

Treat your mom to an unforgettable experience by booking your spot on one of our cruises at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, or 7pm. Choose the perfect time to honor and cherish the special bond you share with your mom.

Spaces are limited, so don't wait! Book now and make this Mother's Day one to remember aboard the Sip-n-Cycle Pedal Cruise. Visit our website, www.sipncyclepedalcruise.com, to secure your spot today. Cheers to all the incredible moms out there!

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Mother’s Day High Tea

May 12, 2024
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

The Loft at Grove Station
19 Sistrunk Street
Tallassee, AL 36078

Grove Station invites you to join us for a modern-day English Tea Service to celebrate all of the beloved Mothers in the World!  Enjoy Tea Sandwiches, Fresh Fruit, House Muffins and Pastries along with Hot & Iced Tea, Coffee, and Juices.  Mimosas, Champagne, & Wine flights can also be purchased during the experience. 

Feel free to dress in your Sunday best or just come in what is comfortable for you!  We love hosting groups, besties, couples or just you, as meeting friends seems to be the number one activity during our Experiences! 

This Experience will occur in our Loft, so feel free to park in the rear of the building and enter through the back door on the right.  Can't wait to host you!

Purchase tickets HERE

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Happy Mother’s Day!

If you are in the market to buy or sell a home (or both), let me Sandra Nickel, and my Hat Team of Professionals assist you with all your real estate needs! Call us today at 334-834-1500 and check out http://www.homesforsaleinmontgomeryalabama.com for more information.

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3191 Thomas Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36106

MLS# 556412

4 Bedrooms | 2 Full Baths | 2 Half Baths | 3,589 Square Feet | Edgewood

Stunning Edgewood home has only been owned by two families! Traditional elegance with grand curved staircase and large living spaces are now combined with updated fixtures and contemporary style living. Current owners love entertaining neighbors and friends in the oversized dining room, bright cheery sunroom, and extensive yard and gardens. Main floor has two powder rooms for convenience, and a cozy den/study with fireplace. Retro kitchen boasts a new commercial stove/oven, and breakfast room/butler's pantry has tons of built-in cabinets. Upstairs is an oversized primary bedroom with dressing room/closet and newly renovated bath with double vanities and huge walk-in shower. Three other large bedrooms share a hall bath, and the south end bedroom has additional finished attic space that could be converted to another bath/dressing room/upstairs laundry. Gracious amounts of storage between closets, built-ins, and cubbies. In addition to front staircase, there is also a rear staircase for convenience. Front, side, and rear yards feature multiple garden "rooms" and seating areas scattered amongst mature landscaping. All on one of Midtown's most desirable and beautiful streets, nestled among beautiful vintage estate homes!

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor, Billy Young, Sandra Nickel Hat Team

728 E Fairview Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36106

MLS# 553557

3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,880 Square Feet | Cloverdale

This pristine Cloverdale Idlewild beauty has only had 2 owners! The large front porch welcomes you and your guests inside where you are greeted with hardwood floors, high ceilings and arched doorways, and original sconces. Living area with ventless fireplace and a gorgeous limestone mantle, large formal dining room, sunroom with wall-to-wall windows and brick floors and open eat-in kitchen with vintage built-ins. Master bedroom with private bath. Great attic storage, and if that's not enough, you MUST see the garage/workshop out back that would be PERFECT for restoring cars, storing RV's or boats! Unbelievable space! Let your imagination run wild with all the possibilities!

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor, Lauren Keen, Sandra Nickel Hat Team!

Deciding whether to buy a home is a big deal, especially for military families who may only live someplace for a short period of time. If you are in the military and are thinking about buying a home, here are some important things to take into consideration:

RESEARCH

It’s important to start researching the area where you will be moving long before your moving date. Check out real estate listings online. Have a list of wants and needs prepared to help narrow down the types of homes you’re interested in viewing. Pay particular attention to houses in the neighborhoods you’re interested in to see how long they are staying on the market and if there are changes in their asking prices.

COMMUNITY

Moving a lot can make it challenging for military families to find a sense of community. Buying a home in an area that offers a lot of amenities makes it easier for residents to meet people and form connections. Look for neighborhoods that offer things like pools, fitness centers, dog parks, playgrounds, and community gardens. Families with children moving in the summer before school starts can utilize these amenities to meet people and establish relationships that will help you integrate more easily into the school year.

MILITARY INCENTIVES

You will find that many developers and builders will offer special incentives for military buyers. Some communities even offer free landscaping services for members of the military who are deployed. Military buyers also can qualify for interior design extras and help with closing costs. It is prudent to always ask about any available extras for active military and veterans. In addition, military buyers can benefit from special financing options. Using a VA Home Loan is a great advantage for military buyers. And if the military buyer has greater than 30% disability, there are tax benefits which will lower his or her tax rate. With low interest rates and your housing allowance, you will be able to pay your mortgage and build equity even if you only live there a short time.

Military buyers want the same things in a new home that all buyers want…a good floorplan, great schools, lots of storage, nice appliances, and a safe neighborhood. But you do bring a unique perspective to the home-shopping experience. Connecting with a military-friendly professional Realtor like Sandra Nickel is vital to navigating the homebuying process. Sandra is a Certified Residential Specialist who will provide information about schools, safety, traffic, and neighborhood activities to help military families make the best choice for their new home!

If you are in the market to buy or sell a home, let Sandra Nickel and her Hat Team of Professionals assist you with all your real estate needs! Call them today at 334-834-1500 and check out https://www.homesforsaleinmontgomeryalabama.com/ for more info! 

9171 Vaughn Road, Pike Road, AL  36064

MLS# 553924

4 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | 2 Half Baths | 4,740 Square Feet | Pike Road

EXQUISITE PIKE ROAD ESTATE SITUATED ON 4.7 +/- ACRE CORNER LOT! As you pull down the circular drive you are greeted by a cast iron fountain and beautiful landscaping. The grand foyer has soaring ceilings, handmade wood brick floors and a chandelier that is sure to catch your eye. The living room has lots of windows and a masonry fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases. The dining room has antique wood pocket doors. The kitchen has granite countertops, a smooth surface cooktop, double ovens, and a work island. There is plenty of drawer and cabinet space and a large pantry located in the laundry room. The Butler's Pantry has additional drawer and cabinet storage for your entertainment pieces and boasts granite countertops and a sink. The den has hand-picked 10-12 in. heart pine floors that have recently been redone. There is a masonry fireplace and wood storage area below the original heart pine mantle. There is a half bath off the den for your convenience. The family room has windows everywhere giving you views of the grounds and pool! This room has a great bar area with granite countertops, mirrored shelving and a half bath that is ideal when swimming or entertaining on the patio. The master bedroom has a sitting area and walk in closet. The master bath has a huge walk-in shower with double shower heads. The room off the master suite is perfect for an office. Three additional bedrooms upstairs with walk in closets and two full baths. Tons of storage closets including floored attic space. The pool area is remarkable with a huge, covered patio including an outdoor kitchen with sink, refrigerator, built in gas grill and bar. This property is gorgeous! Come see for yourself, you won't be disappointed.

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor, Lauren Keen, Sandra Nickel Hat Team!

3241 Gatsby Lane, Montgomery, AL 36106

MLS# 552544

2 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,518 Square Feet | Hillwood West

Neat as a pin in Hillwood West! This adorable patio home is the perfect spot to land if you are looking for low maintenance. The open floor plan has a living room, dining room, kitchen with breakfast bar and a family room/den perfect for an office. Two bedrooms are on opposite ends with two full bathrooms in between. Ideal location close to the interstate, restaurants, and shopping.

Marketed by Montgomery AL Realtor, Lauren Keen, Sandra Nickel Hat Team!

 

Monster Truck Nitro Tour

Saturday, March 23RD, 2024......1:30 pm (Pit Party 12:00 pm–1:00 pm) 
Saturday, March 23RD, 2024…..7:30 pm (Pit Party 6:00 pm–7:00 pm) 

GARRETT COLISEUM
1555 Federal Dr 
Montgomery, AL 36107

MONTGOMERY, AL will be motorsport entertainment’s epicenter with the nation’s most competitive MONSTER TRUCKS as the Monster Truck Nitro Tour invades the Garrett Coliseum on March 23RD for TWO MONSTER shows! See these incredible 10,000-pound, car crushing giants compete in racing, wheelie contests, and then rock the house with amazing freestyle action during the Monster Truck Nitro Tour! Plus, you can meet the drivers and see the trucks up close at the pre-event Autograph Pit Party!

Purchase Tickets Here

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World Ballet Series: Swan Lake

Tuesday, March 26 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Montgomery Performing Arts Centre,
201 Tallapoosa Street, Montgomery Performing Arts Centre,
Montgomery, United States

Event Information:
Experience the legendary! Swan Lake, the ballet of all ballets, will be performed one night only as a part of the World Ballet Series. See the iconic Dance of the Little Swans, count the 32 fouettés performed by Odile, and immerse yourself in magical Tchaikovsky's music. The production will feature richly detailed, hand-painted sets as well as over 150 radiant costumes that bring fresh representation to this timeless classic. World Ballet Series is a unique project that attracts many international artists and is composed of renowned professional dancers representing over ten countries who are united by a passion for entertaining audiences and enriching classical ballet traditions through brilliant, critically-acclaimed new productions of timeless ballet classics. Audience: For ages 5 & over Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (including 20-minute intermission)

Please Note: 
Audience: For ages 5 & over Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (including 20-minute intermission) Click HERE to purchase tickets.

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Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza
 

April 1, 2023 – 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Blount Cultural Park
3 Festival Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117

Join us Saturday, April 1st, at Blount Cultural Park from 11AM to 1PM for the City's Annual Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza! This free event will feature children's activities, photos with the Easter Bunny, food vendors and more!

**Join us at MMFA on Friday, March 31st at 7pm for a special showing of the movie HOP!**

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Wilson Pickett Music and Arts Festival

April 6th, 202410:00 am-6:00 pm

The annual Wilson Pickett Music and Arts Festival will held at Cooters Pond Park on April 6!  Artists will fill the park and there will be fun for the whole family from 10 am until 6 pm.  You don’t want to miss this event! For more fun and information, visit

Wilson Pickett Festival

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Beyond the Horizon Air & Space Show at Maxwell AFB

April 6th, 2024 - April 7th, 2024Gates open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels aerial demonstration team highlights the Beyond the Horizon Air and Space Show at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Ala., April 6-7, 2024. The show will also include America’s air power on display, flying demonstrations, a STEM Expo and activities for the whole family. The event is free and open to the public—tickets or special passes are not needed. Gates open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. Visit HERE for more information.

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Seafood & Arts Festival

April 12, 2024 – 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Blount Cultural Park
3 Festival Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117

The City of Montgomery will kick-off live music season this week with the annual Seafood & Arts Festival.

River Region-based blues, funk, jazz and rock band, Sabadas, will headline the Seafood & Arts Festival. Featured food vendors include the Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck, The Wharf, Potz & Panz, D’Road Café, Gumbo to Geaux Food Truck and more!

The event is free to attend, but the City will encourage donations to Child Protect Children’s Advocacy Center.

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CoosaPalooza Brewfest

SAT, APR 20, 2024
3:00PM - 6:00PM

231 Hill Street
Wetumpka, AL 36902

CoosaPalooza Brewfest is BACK in 2024! 

Join us for the fourth annual Coosapalooza Brewfest in Downtown Wetumpka for good beer, great friends, & awesome entertainment! This is a fundraising event for Main Street Wetumpka. All proceeds from this event go to Main Street Wetumpka's mission of downtown revitalization.

This event, which takes place along the beautiful Coosa Riverwalk at Merchants Alley, is a primary fundraiser for Main Street Wetumpka, a 501c3 organization dedicated to downtown revitalization.

General admission ticket holders will enjoy nearly 40 craft brews while taking in the beautiful backdrop of the Coosa River in downtown Wetumpka. General admission price also includes entertainment, souvenir tasting glass, and beer tastings.

The 2024 Coosapalooza Brewfest is an event for people 21 years of age or older. Chairs, blankets, and small bags are allowed. No outside food or beverages are allowed. Rain or shine event; no refunds. Free bottled water is available.  

General Admission event times are 3pm to 6pm.  Beer tastings will be cut off at 6 p.m.

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Earth Day Safari at the Montgomery Zoo

April 26, 2024 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Museum
2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110

Help us learn how to save the planet and protect our environment on Earth Day, April 26, 9am - 2pm at Earth Day Safari Educational Event at the Montgomery Zoo. Spend a fun-filled day at the Montgomery Zoo learning about how simple changes in our daily habits can affect the environment and the planet on which we live. It is fun, educational, always a wild adventure, and an awesome learning experience for all ages; especially school groups.   

Admission includes
     -- Entry to the Zoo and Mann Museum 
     -- Entry Worlds of the World
     -- Entry to Parakeet Cove
     -- Entry to our Reptile Facility 
     -- Special zookeeper talks @ 11:30am and 1:30pm

Additional fun, attractions, and rides
     -- Train ride: $3 per person 
     -- Giraffe Encounter: $3 per person
     -- Sky lift ride: $5 per person
     -- Parakeet sticks: $2 per stick
     -- Concessions: Prices vary

For more information call (334) 625-4909

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CIA SPRING CONCERT SERIES, 2024

WHEN: SUNDAY AFTERNOONS AT 4:00 PM

WHERE: Cloverdale “Bottom” Park (Cloverdale Rd and Ponce de Leon)

WHO: April 7 Big Vic and the Convicts. Our first “college band”. Been playing fraternity parties and clubs in Alabama

And Mississippi and now they’re here in Cloverdale.

April 14 Long Sleeve Pants. You’ve seen them all over town, with their mix of popular and cover tunes.

April 21 Blackbird Pickers. Some of these guys have been with us since our first concert. Still delivering great rock with a folk flavor.

April 28 John Bull Trio. John and his guys are back with their own special treatment of the blues. Harmonicas and harmonies, doesn’t get any better than that.

May 5 Montgomery Dixie Trio: The trio will bring a little bit of New Orleans to the Cloverdale Bottom Park.

May 12 Curt McKinney and Chuck Loston: They’re bringing their own combination of rock and blues to our concert series.

May 19 The Marvtones. They are returning again this year.

Great music and a light-hearted patter to go with it.

May 26 Bekky and Doyle: They are bringing their popular acoustic sounds for our enjoyment and entertainment.

WHY: Mostly for the fun of it.

HOW: ADMISSION IS FREE. Bring your chairs, coolers, and snacks. Sit under the beautiful oak trees in the park and enjoy the music.

With special thanks to the Pine Bar for sponsoring the Porta-Potties.

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Whether you are buying, selling, or refinancing a home and a mortgage is involved, a home appraisal is going to be an important aspect of the process. Therefore, it’s crucial that you understand how the appraisal process works and how an appraiser determines a home’s value.

A home appraisal is an unbiased, professional opinion of a home’s value. Conducted by a licensed home appraiser with the knowledge and experience to determine the fair current value of the home, it takes place in almost every home purchase/sale transaction and is commonly used in refinance situations as well. Within a purchase/sale transaction, it is used to establish if the home’s contract price is appropriate, based on the home’s location, condition, and features. For a refinance, the appraisal makes sure that the lender isn’t giving the borrower more money than the home is worth. Because the home serves as collateral for the loan, lenders want to make sure that the homeowner is not over-borrowing. With a purchase/sale transaction, the home appraisal is typically paid for by the buyer and the fee is included in the closing costs.

The reason the home appraisal is so important is because it lets the lender know that they are lending the appropriate amount of money for the value of the home. Sometimes the appraisal will come in for a lower amount than the agreed upon price and when that happens, the lender might deny a loan for that amount. If the appraisal comes in at or above the contract price, the transaction can proceed. However, chances are the seller doesn’t want the deal to fall through, so if the appraisal comes in low, the buyer may be able to use it to negotiate a lower selling price. Knowing that the bank won’t lend any buyer more than what the home is worth, the seller may be willing to lower their selling price so that they can proceed with the sale.  A low appraisal can also derail a homeowner’s attempt at refinancing their home. The home needs to appraise at or above the amount the homeowner wants to refinance. One exception is if you have an FHA mortgage.  With an FHA mortgage, you can refinance without an appraisal through the Streamline Your FHA Mortgage.

The appraiser will look at many things to determine the home’s fair current value. The property’s value will be influenced by recent sale prices of similar properties and by current market trends. The home’s amenities, floor plan, functionality, square footage, and number of bedrooms/bathrooms will also play a part in coming up with a fair price for the lender.  A thorough visual inspection of the interior and exterior of the property will allow the appraiser to note any issues that might have an adverse effect on the property’s value.  You may confuse a home appraisal with a home inspection, but they are not the same thing, A home inspection is a much more detailed evaluation of the home and does not involve the lender.

Usually, the home appraisal will just be a box checked off on your home closing checklist. But if the appraisal comes in lower than expected, the purchase/sale transaction can be delayed or canceled.  Understanding the process and being aware of potential problems will help you be better prepared to handle whatever circumstances come your way.

If you are in the market to buy or sell a home (or both), let me, Sandra Nickel, and my Hat Team of Professionals assist you with all your real estate needs! Call us today at 334-834-1500 and check out https://www.homesforsaleinmontgomeryalabama.com for more information.