By Lee DavisRick Grammer is by nature a very modest man, but even he would have to admit that 2014 was a very special year.Earlier in the spring Grammer chalked up his 600th career victory as soccer coach of the Vestavia Hills Rebels boys’ soccer team. If that wasn’t enough, Grammer’s team earned its second consecutive 6A state title in Huntsville last Saturday.The … [Read more...]
Teen Trendsetters: Young Designers Shine in Rising Star Challenge
By Keysha DrexelThe Over the Mountain area was well represented at this year's Birmingham Fashion Week with several local budding designers making it to the final night of a competition in which they had to make garments using unconventional materials.Several of the 40 finalists in the 2014 Rising Design Star Challenge were from Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Hoover, … [Read more...]
40th Birthday Festivities: Pickwick Dance Club Marks Milestone
Members of the Pickwick Dance Club gathered for a special party recently at Mountain Brook Club.Members celebrated the club's 40th anniversary with a birthday bash in March.The celebration began with cocktails and supper in the living room.Members were greeted with large balloons in the shape of a "40" and given glow-in-the-dark wristbands and colorful bracelets … [Read more...]
Bash for Bell Center: Guild Gala Draws More than 500
More than 500 guests turned out for the 26th annual Guild Gala to benefit the Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs.The event, hosted by the Service Guild of Birmingham March 8, raised more than $200,000.The black tie event was held at The Club where guests enjoyed cocktails, a silent auction, a formal seated dinner and a live auction conducted by Jack Granger … [Read more...]
Black Tie at the Ballpark: Rotaract Hosts 10th Anniversary Event
The Rotaract Club of Birmingham celebrated 10 years of service to the community at its Decennial celebration March 15.The black tie gala was held at the Regions Field banquet hall overlooking the Birmingham Barons’ home field.More than 400 young professionals attended the event and raised more than $50,000 for the Rotaract Foundation, which supports the group’s service … [Read more...]