By Sam Prickett Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato delivered his 2020 State of the City address to the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 16, recapping what he called an “extremely busy” 2019 that he said established the city as “a model for our state and for our country.”Brocato’s speech highlighted the city’s “growing and diverse economy” that managed to attract a … [Read more...]
Leadership Vestavia Hills to Honor 2019 Community Awards Winners
A new year has arrived, and it’s time for Leadership Vestavia Hills to reflect on the past year. The community leadership program will host its 2019 Community Awards dinner Feb. 25 at Vestavia Country Club, presenting awards to Dr. Audie Woolley and Gina and John Henley. Dr. Audie WooleyWoolley, chief of pediatric otolaryngology at Children’s of … [Read more...]
BCRFA Announces Record-Breaking $1,050,000 Investment in Alabama Breast Cancer Research
By Emily WilliamsThe Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama on Jan. 10 made its largest donation ever – for $1,050,000 – to the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB for breast cancer research in Alabama. The check was presented at a luncheon at The Club, where the foundation also announced recipients of its 2019 Pilot Grant Awards.“It’s huge for UAB … [Read more...]
Riverchase Loves Art Show Takes Art to the Country Club on Feb. 1
Just in time for Valentine’s Day shopping, the Riverchase Women’s Club will present the 14th annual Riverchase Loves Art show.The art show will take place Feb. 1 at Riverchase Country Club, and it will showcase a variety of mediums: paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography, textiles, glass, fresh flowers and more.Artists include Hunter Bell, David Byland, Claire … [Read more...]
Rotary Group Reaches $1 Million Total Donation to Children’s of Alabama
Children’s of Alabama recently presented Rotary International District 6860 with a recognition plaque on the Pillars of the Community display in the hospital.The plaque honors the group for donating more than $1 million to the hospital over a 10-year period.Since 2009, the 52 chapters of Rotary International District 6860 have hosted Boiling ‘N Bragging, a preseason … [Read more...]