By Kaitlin Candelaria Robotics is no longer reserved for big laboratories and men in white coats. In fact, robotics clubs are popping up at local high schools all over the state. Spain Park High School is no stranger to a robotics club. Its BEST Robotics program has taken the best overall award at the local level for the past several years. The local Blazer BEST Robotics … [Read more...]
Greystone Elementary Joins Wee Can Fight Obesity
By Emily Williams Every time Greystone Elementary School’s physical education teachers go to the Summer Physical Education and Health Conference, they attend each of the three days of the program in the hopes of winning the equipment needed to participate in the Wee Can Fight Obesity program. Coach Rand Payton said he put Greystone Elementary in the drawing four times before … [Read more...]
Good Eats on the Go: Friends Team up to Provide Healthy Food for Busy Folks
By Donna Cornelius Even for those with the best of intentions, eating healthy isn’t always easy. The two women who own Nourish want to make it that way. Tiffany Vickers Davis and Mary Drennen started their food delivery company last November. Both are busy moms – and both are into nutritious eats. “Mary eats more ‘clean’ – vegetables, healthy grains,” Davis said. “I’m more … [Read more...]
A Heartfelt Cause: Families, Friends Support Piggly Wiggly Wine and Craft Beer Showcase
By Donna Cornelius Sponsoring a wine and craft beer event is a natural tie-in for the owners of some Birmingham-area Piggly Wiggly stores. The Virciglio and Ajlouny families, which own multiple Piggly Wigglys, take pride in their stores’ weekly wine tastings and extensive selections of the two beverages. But the second annual Piggly Wiggly Wine and Craft Beer Showcase isn’t … [Read more...]
A Halloween Treat: Viva Vestavia XIII Presents Food, Drinks in a Frightfully Fun Setting
By Donna Cornelius You can be a real food freak at Viva Vestavia XIII. The annual Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce event always gives those who attend the opportunity to sample the city’s food, wine and beer. This year, there’s a twist: guests are encouraged to come not only hungry, but in costume. The owners of Hollywood Pools, where the event will be held, suggested a … [Read more...]