By Emily Williams Gray skies couldn’t cloud spirits as members of the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham cut the ribbon on their centennial project March 20. Positioned on the north side of Vulcan Park and Museum, the Kiwanis Centennial Park and its accompanying Kiwanis Vulcan Trail have helped mark the club’s 100th anniversary. “Ninety years later, we have finally realized … [Read more...]
Eagles Climbing Higher: Oak Mountain Baseball Nabs No. 3 Spot as it Heads Into the Last Leg of the Season
By Blake Ells Oak Mountain’s baseball team leapt to third in the latest 7A ASWA poll, behind top-ranked Auburn and McGill-Toolen, despite losing two games at the Gulf Coast Classic over spring break. “A big reason we try to go down there is to see some good teams,” said Oak Mountain coach Derek Irons. “It’s a good opportunity to see some good pitchers and try to come back … [Read more...]
Steeple to Steeple Run to Benefit New Program
By Sarah Kuper The annual Steeple to Steeple 5K and 10K supporting the United Methodist Children’s Home is April 21. Now in its fourth year, the event has a few changes, including a new route. Proceeds also will benefit a new program for the UMCH, a group home for autistic teenagers. The new Overton Home is a collaboration between UMCH and Glenwood Inc. The home serves … [Read more...]
Bash Kicks Off Sale: JLB Gears Up for Annual Bargain Carousel
By Emily Williams Members of the Junior League of Birmingham are preparing for their largest fundraiser of the year, an annual community-wide “garage sale” offering just about anything a buyer could want for modest prices. The Bargain Carousel will feature more than 100,000 items ranging from art, appliances and furniture to clothing, home decor and sporting goods. The event … [Read more...]
No Excuse for Child Abuse: Organization Spreads Awareness During Child Abuse Prevention Month
By Sarah Kuper The Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention Center has launched a month-long campaign to spread awareness and raise money for its cause. The theme of the campaign is the “Power of 13 – there is no excuse for child abuse.” The number 13 is at the center of the campaign as a way to honor the 13 Alabama children who died as a result of child abuse in 2017. The … [Read more...]