Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama’s annual Conference for Caregivers is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Dawson Baptist Church. For more information, call 871-7970 or visit www.alzca.org. … [Read more...]
Neighborhood Hops and Vine/Steel City Apparel Ribbon Cutting
These new Homewood businesses will be hosting a ribbon cutting July 17 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at 1712 28th Street Homewood, Alabama 35209. … [Read more...]
What’s Up Doc?
On July 17, Bugs Bunny is celebrating his 75th birthday at the McWane Science Center. Tickets to the party are $20 for adults and $15 for children. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., participants can fish for prizes in Daffy Duck's Pond, make their own "wabbit ears", conduct expereiments in the ACME birthday blowout, get smelly with some "Scent-imental" science, count the stars in the … [Read more...]
Rebel Review: Vestavia Mascot Is Center of Controversy at School Board Session
By William C. Singleton IIIMore than 175 Vestavia Hills residents, parents, students and alumni of the city’s high school attended a board of education work session July 8 to voice their opinions on whether the high school should dump the Rebel mascot.Those who favor ditching the mascot say it’s racially insensitive and reflects negatively on Vestavia Hills.“All the … [Read more...]
Watch Your Back, Samantha!
By Sue MurphyMy last batch of catalogs brought a beautiful, full-color offering from American Girl. I was excited because I now have two granddaughters who will soon be leaving the squeaky toy phase and be ready for a doll with actual clothes.American Girl dolls are well off in that department. They have pj’s and swimsuits and sparkly vests that cross-body zip, glasses … [Read more...]