By Keysha Drexel Journal editorAlmost every time Melisa Zwilling gets a headache, her mind flashes back to a night eight years ago that changed her life. In 2004, the Vestavia Hills woman suffered a transient ischemic attack, which is a form of a stroke sometimes referred to as a warning stroke on mini stroke. "It's something I am aware of every single day, and when … [Read more...]
A Triple Holiday Treat
Three historic houses in Forest Park, Redmont and Vestavia Hills will be open for the Legacy League’s Christmas Home Tour Dec. 6.This is the second year for the tour. League representatives said the group, a Samford University auxiliary, plans to make the event an annual tradition since last year’s inaugural tour drew more than 200 visitors.While guests can look forward … [Read more...]
Mantelpiece Masterpieces
By Margaret Frymire Journal InternThis Christmas, Cahaba Heights resident Laurel Patrick is offering a new way to add unique decorations to your mantelpiece. As the owner and operator of Couture Christmas, Laurel hand-sews and sells her own line of luxury holiday stockings.A graduate of Southern Institute, Laurel has been an interior designer for many years, the … [Read more...]
A Christmas Promise
HooverDec. 19-23Renaissance Ross BridgeThe Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort in Hoover will be the setting for a new Christmas experience, a theatrical presentation of "A Christmas Promise" Dec. 19-23. Based on Lark Carrier's story, the presentation will be held at 7 p.m. each evening. The resort will also have special holiday packages for $169 from Dec. 19-23. For … [Read more...]
Meadow Brook Runs
North ShelbyDec. 15, 9 a.m.Aliant Bank, U.S. 280The 18th annual Meadow Brook Runs will include a 5K run and a 1-mile fun run. The 5K will start at 9 a.m. The fun run will begin at 10 a.m. Walkers and pets on leashes are welcome. A printable entry form and the results and sponsors from previous years are at www.meadowbrookruns.org. Entry fees will be contributed to … [Read more...]