Story by Donna Cornelius • Photos by Lee Walls Paige Albright is truly putting her all into this year’s Independent Presbyterian Church Holiday House Tour. She’s the tour chairman, and her house is one of four that will open its doors – virtually speaking – for the 71st annual event. “I’ve been on the tour committee for a long time, but this is the first time our house has … [Read more...]
Sweet Treats for the Holidays: Les Dames d’Escoffier Members Share Some Favorite Recipes
By Donna Cornelius If you’re looking for sweet new ideas for holiday desserts, who better to ask than some very talented bakers, all members of Les Dames d’Escoffier International’s Birmingham chapter? LDEI is an organization of women who are leaders and experts in the food and beverage industries. The group is dedicated to growing, creating, promoting and sharing local food … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook’s Alison Gorrie Earns Advocate of the Year Award
Mountain Brook native Alison Bradford Gorrie, also known as Alie B., was named Advocate of the Year during the 2020 Disability Employment Summit to promote diversity through inclusion. Gorrie said she was thrilled to be recognized for her efforts and vowed to continue to advocate. “It is such an honor to receive the Alabama Advocate of the Year Award. As an advocate and … [Read more...]
A Vision of Writing: Mountain Brook Author Pens ‘Spooky Thriller’
By Sam Prickett Mountain Brook native Jake Shuford has wanted to be an author since he was a kid, but it took the success of a fellow Indian Springs School alumnus to really get him started. Shuford grew up attending Mountain Brook Elementary and Mountain Brook Junior High before transferring to Indian Springs School in eighth grade. After graduation, he moved to … [Read more...]
Get By With a Little Help: Grace Fund for Vestavia Hills Secondary Students Soliciting Donations for Spring Semester
A new grace fund created by Vestavia Hills City School teachers to support secondary students is soliciting donations for the upcoming spring semester. Rebels Helping Rebels will provide financial support so that all VHCS students in grades 6-12 may have access to school activities and learning opportunities. The purpose of Rebels Helping Rebels is to ensure that costs … [Read more...]