Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens honored its top volunteers Dec. 13 during its annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. Linda Massey was presented the Ida C. Burns Volunteer of the Year award for her continual service in many areas of the organization and her significant impact on the Gardens, according to a release. Karon Harmon was presented the A. Brand Walton … [Read more...]
Wing Zone Runs Nationwide Fundraiser for Ben Abercrombie’s Care
Wing Zone raised money for the Ben Abercrombie Fund by giving away five free boneless wings to every customer who ate at restaurants across the country Dec. 6 and donating $1 for each serving. Ben is the Hoover High School graduate who injured his neck and was paralyzed in his first game playing football for Harvard University. His father, Marty Abercrombie, is a Wing Zone … [Read more...]
Homewood Grown: Sweet Peas Garden Shop Hosts Annual Art in Our Gardens
More than 25 local artists will gather in the gardens of Homewood's Sweet Peas Garden Shop Oct. 29 for the annual Art in the Gardens. The event was originated 12 years ago by Sweet Peas owner Jon Culver in order to give back to the city of Homewood and celebrate the local community. "Art in Our Gardens was my way of gathering the creative and family-oriented community of … [Read more...]
What’s Happening in Town: Saturday, Sept. 23
With so much going on in the city this weekend, here is a listing of events this Saturday, Sept. 23, organized by time: HOOVER Head Over Teal The Preserve Town Hall The eighth annual Head Over Teal 5k/10k and Family Fall Festival will be from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. The event will include a fun array of fall festival activities for all ages, including games, children’s … [Read more...]
Hoover Takes 2016 Class 7A Championship Title
From the Alabama High School Athletic Association: Hoover High School’s last defensive series of the Super 7 Class 7A state championship game Wednesday night was perhaps the best series of the 2016 season. Three straight sacks on second, third and fourth down left defending state champion McGill-Toolen Catholic (13-1) some 36 yards shy of a first down and closed the … [Read more...]
