By Sarah KuperTo those who know and love him, Jerome Lewis, or "Mr. Jerome," is more than the man keeping the classrooms and hallways clean. For nine years, Lewis has dedicated himself to investing in children by paying attention to their triumphs and their tragedies. Now, staff and students at Crestline Elementary School as well as the community have mobilized to … [Read more...]
Bean Bags for a Cause: The Bell Center Junior Board Hosts Cornhole Classic
By Sarah Kuper The junior board of the Bell Center is hosting the 4th annual Bell Center Cornhole Classic on April 16 at Good People Brewing Company. Teams will toss bean bags to compete for the $300 first prize. One hundred percent of the money raised from registrations will go to support the Bell Center. Junior board President Lindsay Luketic said she expects this year's … [Read more...]
In the Name of Paul Meyers: Fourth Annual Golf Tournament Honors Vivacious and Giving Brother
By Sarah Kuper Julia Meyers said that if her brother Paul was alive to see the fundraising work their family is doing, he would have a thing or two to say about it. "He was so creative, so I'm sure he might be a little critical of the way we do things," she laughed, "but more than anything I think he would be proud of the way his friends and family are coming together to … [Read more...]
Beach Time: Vestavia Hills Photographer Looking Forward to Art in the Hills
By Emily Williams Vestavia Hills photographer George Elliott yearns to bring the beach to Birmingham for the third annual Art in the Hills festival. For Elliott, his coastal photos, in particular, are his visions of what he calls "beach time," the process of getting away from the daily grind of the city to relax near surf and sand. "When I take a photo of a landscape, I want … [Read more...]
Spring Upward: Rebel Star Compton Was Part of Mission Team to Honduras
By Lee DavisJessica Compton could have done a lot of things over spring break. The Vestavia Hills senior might have gone to the beach or to a lake. Or she could have stayed home and enjoyed playing endless hours of pick-up basketball games at the local gym. She could have earned some extra spending money by taking a part-time job. Instead, Compton, along with a group … [Read more...]