Birmingham got its groove on March 19 at the 2nd Annual Elvis Ball: Viva Las Vegas. Guests arrived at Old Car Heaven for a fun-filled event benefitting Creative Montessori School, a private school in Homewood that serves children ages 18 months to sixth grade using Montessori education techniques. Dressed in ‘70s bell bottoms and jumpsuits, guests enjoyed casino gaming, a … [Read more...]
Covington-Truitt
Emily Catherine Covington and Rustin Wesley Truitt were married Nov. 21 at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church.The 6 p.m. ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Monsignor Paul Rohling and Father John McDonald. A reception followed at Windwood Equestrian. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Francis Covington Jr. of Birmingham. She is the granddaughter of … [Read more...]
Pendleton-Shannon
Mrs. Robert "Susan" Pendleton, formerly of Hoover, announces the engagement of her daughter, Ashley Elizabeth Pendleton, to Michael Cole Shannon, son of Ms. Winn Shannon of Mountain Brook and Mr. Michael Shannon of Mountain Brook. Miss Pendleton is the daughter of the late Mr. Robert Pendleton. The bride‐elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Ernest L. "Mary Lou" Bell and the late … [Read more...]
Giddens-Hoskins
Mr. and Mrs. George Rod Giddens of Sylacauga announce the engagement of their daughter, Juliana Young, to Charles Rayburn Hoskins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Eugene Hoskins of Mountain Brook. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Roy Giddens of Talladega as well as the late Mr. and Mrs. Etheridge Paul Mitchell of Sylacauga. Miss Giddens is a … [Read more...]
The Bluebird of Happiness
It’s that time again, the time when I keep my binoculars on the kitchen table. Don’t worry, I’m not keeping tabs on my existing neighbors. I’m trying to attract some new ones. I’m on the lookout for bluebirds. It’s been a big year for other birds at my house. Along with the usual chickadees and cardinals, there have been robins and Alabama orioles wandering around the yard. A … [Read more...]