A little drizzle of Italy is now available for Over the Mountain area foodies.OLI.O, a retail store specializing in the sale of premium olive oils and balsamic vinegars, opened recently in Mountain Brook Village.The products available in the store are carefully selected, owner Hutton Fant said."Our balsamic vinegars are imported from a region of Italy called … [Read more...]
Good News for Buyers, Sellers: Home Sales Are Up in Birmingham Area
By Keysha DrexelJournal EditorThe Over the Mountain real estate market is getting a boost from the statistics as the busy spring home buying and selling season approaches.The Birmingham Association of Realtors recently reported that the four-county Birmingham metro area maintained a steady double digit increase in home sales in 2013 compared to the previous … [Read more...]
Hearts and Harmony: Gala Supports Hoover Charities, Students
The Hoover Service Club held its second Hearts and Harmony Gala on Friday, Feb. 14 at the Embassy Suites in Hoover.The ballroom was aglow with flickering candles and centerpieces of tulips and roses as guests arrived for the event that helps community charities and provides scholarships for students in Hoover City Schools.The event started with a "meet and greet" … [Read more...]
Artistic Affair: Riverchase Women’s Club Show Salutes Artists
Those attending this year's Riverchase Loves Artists art show were able to check out both new and returning favorite artists while raising money to support local charities.The eighth annual show was held at the Riverchase Country Club on Feb. 8.Proceeds will benefit Alzheimer's of Central Alabama, the Exceptional Foundation and the Amelia Center. The event is … [Read more...]
‘First Love’ Fundraiser: February Event Launches Book about Lovelady Center
The Lovelady Center hosted a Valentine's Day-themed fundraiser in February.The First Love event was held Feb. 8 at The Club in Homewood.The host committee included Shannon and Bill Blount, Beverly and John McNeil, Frances Blount, Judy and Jim Carns, Bonnie and Bill Powell, Ann and Greg Giles and Betts and Felix Drennen.Guests had the opportunity to meet authors … [Read more...]