Tricia McCain of Homewood Toy & Hobby and George Jones of Snoozy’s Kids fill us in on the season’s top toys!By Barry Wise SmithHomewood Toy & HobbyBucket Golf—As seen on Shark Tank, the perfect game for the golfer in your life by easy enough that anyone can play, $139.99. Calico Critters Red Roof Country Home Gift Set—popular toy set including … [Read more...]
Lakeshore Foundation celebrates 100th anniversary
Lakeshore Foundation, a world-renowned leader in adaptive sports, recreation, and advocacy for people with physical disabilities and chronic health conditions, today proudly unveiled its new History Wall. Homewood Mayor Jennifer Andress was on hand with members of the Homewood Chamber of Commerce to dedicate the permanent display and honor the history of the … [Read more...]
Harper Wilbanks’ Mission to End Hunger
Mountain Brook High School Junior Harper Wilbanks and her mom had a great idea for her sixth birthday. Instead of bringing presents, why not ask them to being a food donation. The rest is history.What inspired the idea of fighting food insecurity? Harper Wilbanks: Actually, my mother had the idea. I was having my sixth birthday party, and all the girls in my grade … [Read more...]
Turkeys for Heroes
The 3rd Annual Lettermen of the USA (LotUSA) Turkeys for Heroes is set for Friday, November 21st from 1-4pm. Volunteers and partners of LotUSA will cook and deliver 220 Thanksgiving turkey dinners to homeless and less fortunate veterans to ensure they enjoy a warm holiday meal. This heartfelt effort is led by Darryl Fuhrman, President and Founder of Lettermen of the … [Read more...]
Samford Legacy League’s 15th Annual Christmas Tour Returns on December 11
Mark Thursday, December 11 as a “red letter day” on the calendar – the Legacy League’s Christmas Home Tour will be a highlight of the holiday season! Five fabulous homes, two in Vestavia Hills and three in Mountain Brook, will be showcased in the annual event. Now in its 15th year, the tour has raised nearly $500,000, helping change the lives of students who have … [Read more...]