HomewoodAuthor PresentationOct. 9, 7:30 p.m.Samford’s Wright CenterSamford University's Howard College of Arts and Sciences and its Center for Science and Religion will co-host noted author and public intellectual Stephen G. Post for the 2014 J. Roderick Davis Lecture Oct. 9. Post is the author of "The Hidden Gifts of Helping" and "Why Good Things Happen to Good … [Read more...]

HomewoodFire Safety Family NightOct. 9, 6:15 p.m.Homewood Public LibraryThe Homewood Public Library will host a fire safety event Oct. 9 at 6:15 p.m. The Homewood Fire Department will lead the family-friendly event to teach basics of fire safety and help create a plan to ensure protection. Fire department representatives will also provide information on how to … [Read more...]

HomewoodBook SigningOct. 9, 4-6 p.m.Little Professor Book CenterAuthor Chelsea Berler, who lives in the Spain Park area, will sign copies of her new book, "The Curious One from Food Stamps to CEO: One Woman's Journey through Struggle, Tragedy, Success & Love," from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 9 at Little Professor Book Center in Homewood. The book is the story of how … [Read more...]

HooverAlabama Ghost StoriesOct. 9, 2 p.m.Hoover Public LibraryLocal historian Jim Phillips will bring ghoulish stories and tales for all ages to the Hoover Public Library at 2 p.m. Oct. 9 and at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 25. The Alabama Ghost Stories program is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.hooverpubliclibrary.org or call 444-7840.Photo … [Read more...]

HooverMeet the Artist ReceptionOct. 9, 6-8 p.m.Aldridge GardensAldridge Gardens in Hoover will host a Meet the Artist Reception for photographer Joe DeSciose from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 9. Those attending can meet the award-winning photographer and get the first look at his new exhibit at Aldridge Gardens. For more information, visit aldridgegardens.com. … [Read more...]