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By NOAH WORTHAM | Staff Writer

ALABASTER – Michaels in Alabaster is planning a grand opening celebration for Saturday, Dec. 2 that will feature a variety of activities for attendees to enjoy.

Michael’s in Alabaster officially opened its doors on Nov. 13 and is located in the Propst Promenade shopping center where Bed Bath & Beyond was formerly located at 300 Colonial Promenade Parkway, Ste 2400.

The business has arranged for a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting on Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. that will feature multiple festivities, including free crafts, giveaways, local food and more.

“We can’t wait to welcome the Alabaster community to their new Michaels.” Store Manager Matt Adams said. “With many of our team members being local themselves, we are all thrilled to offer the best of Michaels to Alabaster’s creative community of artists, DIY-ers, teachers, small business owners and more. Everyone is welcome at our craft table.”

The following activities are confirmed for the grand opening celebration:

• A popcorn machine.
• A face painting.
• Free gift wrapping.
• Pictures with Santa.
• A bracelet making table.

Michaels is part of a chain of arts and crafts stores that provide residents with do-it-yourself supplies and merchandise.  Michaels carries a full range of art supplies, including paints, brushes, canvases, charcoal, easels, school and office supplies, markers, drawing sets and more.

Michaels in Alabaster is open every day at the following times:

• Monday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

More information on Michaels can be found on its official website at Michaels.com.