Good Day Alabama for September 22, 2009

Good Day Alabama for September 22, 2009

Here is what you saw on Good Day Alabama for September 22, 2009:

MONEY TUESDAY - Even though the government botched the administration of the recent Cash for Clunkers program, it did stimulate auto sales nationwide. While auto dealers continue to wait for federal reimbursement of customer rebates, appliance dealers are bracing for the rollout of the sequel to Cash for Clunkers appropriately dubbed Cash for Appliances. The target kickoff date is pre-Christmas and will offer consumers a rebate of up to $200 for purchasing energy efficient appliances. If you're in the market for new appliances, get your track shoes ready. In total, the government has allocated a paltry $300 million for this program so we might expect the money will run out soon after the program launches. If this program plays out in a similar fashion to the Cash for Clunkers, lawmakers will be voting on additional funding to meet consumer demand. What's different with this latest government handout program is that it will be structured and administered by each individual state. Another new twist is that this rebate program does not require that you turn in your old energy inefficient appliance. Be sure to check with your local utility company or appliance dealer. They often provide significant incentives to 'switch' to their products. For more information on this program and how to save, visit www.welchgroup.com.

JEH JEH LIVE - Play Scrabble and support The Literacy Council. Join in a Scrabble Tournament tonight at The Wine Loft. Whatever your skill level, indulge yourself and play for a good cause at The Literacy Council's Scrabble Tournament, which will begins at 6:00 p.m. at The Wine Loft in downtown Birmingham tonight. Appetizers will be provided. The cost is $10 per person. For more information, call The Literacy Council at 205-326-1925 or 1-888-448-7323 or visit http://www.literacy-council.org/. All proceeds benefit literacy services in Central Alabama.

SIDEWALK - Alan Hunter, co-founder of the Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival, joins us to discuss the "fun" of this year's festival - the parties, celebrity events and appearances, and more! He also explains that Advance Ticket Sales end at 5:00pm tomorrow. Birmingham's Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival was founded in 1999 by a small group of independent film lovers! In the 11 years of the festival's operation, filmmakers from across the country and around the world have come to Birmingham to screen their work at Sidewalk and have been thrilled to discover fresh, enthusiastic crowds eager to view new independent cinema. For more information or to inquire please visit www.sidewalkfilm.org or www.sidewalkfest.com or call 205.324.0888.

RACE FOR THE CURE - Join the 2009 Komen North Central Alabama Race for the Cure, Saturday, October 10 at Linn Park in Birmingham. If you register online, you will have access to online tools to help you safely collect donations by showing friends and family how crucial it is for them to get involved, how easy it is for them to make a difference, and how important they are in the fight against breast cancer. For more information, visit http://www.komenncalabama.org/ or call (205) 930-8886.

GARDENING - Jimmy Rockett says now is the time plant seeds if you are going to do any. Make sure that your area drains well, all this rain would have washed your seeds away. Most garden centers have a selection of seeds and plants already started. He also says you can plant veggies in pots, that may keep them close to your kitchen and can add some color to food. He says please read the label on pesticides and make sure it is safe to use with vegetables. For more information on vegetable planting you can contact Jimmy at Bug Juice Gardens at (205) 981-1151, email him at rockett@rockettsbugjuicegardens.com, or visit www.rockettsbugjuicegardens.com.

RECOMMENDED READING - Christine Corbitt with Books-a-Million Brookwood joined us with some new books and news on book signings.

The Deen Bros Take it Easy by Jamie & Bobby Deen - The Deen Brothers will be signing books tonight at 7pm at the Books-a-Million Brookwood Village store

Eight Little Faces: A Mom's Journey by Kate Gosselin - Kate Gosselin will be signing books on Thursday at 1pm at the Southern Women's Show

Morning Sunshine! How to Radiate Confidence & Feel It Too by Robin Meade - Robin Meade joins us Thursday on Good Day Alabama and she will be signing books that evening at 7pm at Books-a-Million at Brookwood Village

Hot and Hot Fish Club Cookbook: A Celebration of Food, Family, & Traditions by Chris & Idie Hastings - There will be a launch party for this new book on October 1st at 7pm at Southern Progress Corporation.

To reserve your tickets for the Hot & Hot Fish Club Cookbook Launch Party, email hotandhot@booksamillion.com. For more information on any of the books or signings, email corbittc@booksamillion.com

Tomorrow on Good Day Alabama, Taylor Hicks joins us live in the studio! He comes to town to perform in the Broadway Across America production of Grease and will sing for us on Good Day Alabama. You also get your chance to ask the pet doctor! Mickey takes us on a trip to the zoo! We check out more fun facts about the Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival. That and more tomorrow on Good Day Alabama!