By Keysha DrexelJournal editorAlmost 10 years ago, Carolyn Kelley had had enough of pulling weeds and mowing grass in her yard, so she decided to find someone to do it for her so she would have more time to sew.That decision led Kelley to open The White Room Bridal Salon, a business that lets her work side by side with her daughter, Cathy Kelley, every … [Read more...]
Agricultural Academy: Farm School Returns to Stone Hollow This Spring
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorClass is back in session for Over the Mountain residents who want to learn about life on the farm.Stone Hollow Farmstead in Harpersville is resuming its Farm School classes this spring to introduce children to the joys and challenges of farm life.“Guests will get to tour our Grade A dairy and creamery, explore the herb and … [Read more...]
Fashion and Faith: Briarwood Hosts ‘Fun Fashionista’
Fashion and faith came together at a recent event at Briarwood Presbyterian Church.The Fashion Meets Faith event was held at the church April 11.The event featured Christian speaker and fabulously fun fashionista Shari Braendel.Braendel took the 400 women and girls attending the event through a list of fashion tips, explaining why it is important for them to … [Read more...]
Fun on the Dance Floor: Festive Fundraiser Connects Developmentally Delayed with Their Community
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorMore than 400 people kicked up their heels for a good cause at an April 4 event aimed at raising money for older teens and adults with developmental delays.A crowd of dance-goers from the Exceptional Foundation in Homewood, the United Cerebral Palsy Center and the Horizon Center in Birmingham and members of Parents Advocate for Down … [Read more...]
Homewood: Rooftop Cops Raise Money for Special Olympics
By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorMembers of the Homewood Police Department spent a recent Saturday atop Chick-fil-A in Homewood and roaming the premises--but they weren’t looking for crime suspects.Instead, during the April 5 event, they were looking for donations from patrons for the Special Olympics.The Homewood Police Department annually … [Read more...]