The Women's Fund of Greater Birmingham has announced its latest grant winners, with eight nonprofit organizations receiving a total of $140,390 to improve women's economic security in the Birmingham area.This marks a 75 percent increase in the grants awarded by The Women's Fund last year.Balch and Bingham LLP hosted a ceremony on Jan. 15 to honor the grant … [Read more...]
Gwin Students Showcase Skills on One Wheel
By Ivanna Ellis Journal InternGwin Elementary School in Hoover has a sport that usually only a circus can claim: unicycling.Coached by physical education teacher Robin McMahan, the school’s unicycling team consists of about 25 students in grades 3-5. The team performed at different sporting events around Alabama three times last year and has already performed at one … [Read more...]
Reindeer Romp Bar Crawl
BirminghamDec. 15, 5-7:30 p.m.Tin RoofJoin the Ronald McDonald House Young Leadership Board for the first Reindeer Romp Bar Crawl around Lakeview. The event kicks off at Tin Roof, moves on to Nana Funks and ends at Innisfree. With drink specials and no cover charges, the crawl will help Ronald McDonald House families. Tickets are $25. For more information, call … [Read more...]
A Dickens Vest Pocket Christmas Carol
BirminghamDec. 15, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.Alys Stephens Performing Arts CenterThe Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center’s ArtPlay will present "A Dickens Vest Pocket Christmas Carol" with two shows on Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Patrons can enjoy holiday craft-making and photos with Santa one hour before the morning performance. The Birmingham Girls Choir will perform … [Read more...]
Liberty Park Dinner Benefits Bruno Cancer Center
Friends and neighbors in the Liberty Park community gathered together on Friday, Sept. 28 to raise awareness for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. The Teal There's a Cure benefit dinner also honored Peppi Talley and was in memory of Elliot Williams.Each year, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is observed throughout September with parties, dinners, races and other events. Teal, … [Read more...]