Area schools have come together after the April tornados to raise money for the victims who were devastated by the storms. In addition to schools accepting donations, students have hosted lemonade stands in several communities. The money raised will be given to the Red Cross, and also to buy supplies for neighboring families left without homes.Below are some of the many … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2011
Casting Their Purls
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorWhen Roz Feigelson helped start a knitting group at Levite Jewish Community Center, she was doing it more to help herself. But five years later, she and members of the Circle of Life Knitting Society have helped countless others.The Circle of Life meets once a week at the LJCC in Mountain Brook to knit scarves and shawls for cancer … [Read more...]
A Shore Thing
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorMost anyone who’s traveled Northwest Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A knows there’s just something unique about the area, and it goes beyond the beautiful sugar-white beaches. It’s also the communities and the people and their homes.The distinctive style of those 30A communities and homes has been captured in a new coffee table book, … [Read more...]
‘Black-Out Cancer’ Party Is June 10
Volunteers with the American Cancer Society’s Junior Executive Board are organizing their third Black-Out Cancer Party June 10 from 8 to 11 p.m. at Workplay.Those who attend are asked to “Dress Up, Dress Down, Just Wear All Black.” The event will feature music from the Undergrounders and complimentary wine, beer and food.Tickets, $35 each, are available at … [Read more...]
Bards Will Present ‘As You Like It’
The Bards of Birmingham will present one of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies, “As You Like It,” June 10-12 at East Lake United Methodist Church.The leading roles are all filled by young actors, some performing for the first time.Performances will be June 10 at 7 p.m., June 11 at 2 and 7 p.m. and June 12 at 2 p.m.Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for ages 18 and … [Read more...]