By Laura McAlister Journal EditorEven though Cindi Routman has three children, Mother’s Day isn’t about her. It will always be about her own mother, the late Loyce Dunn Caughlin.Loyce died of ovarian cancer in 2006 at the age of 76. Since then, Cindi has pledged to honor her mother’s memory by raising awareness about the disease, the fifth leading cause of cancer death … [Read more...]
It’s a Small World
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorTom and Charlotte Laggy have learned a lot from their many travels. For instance, if something looks good, that still doesn’t mean you want to eat it, and air conditioning really is a commodity.But perhaps the greatest lesson they’ve learned is that to really understand different places, you have to immerse yourself in that culture. … [Read more...]
May 15 Is Date When Pigs Fly
Temple Beth-El will host its second annual When Pigs Fly Kosher Barbecue Cook Off and Festival May 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Highlands Ave. South location.More than 20 teams will compete for trophies and bragging rights for the Best Beef Brisket, Best Beef Ribs, Best BBQ Beans, Best Team Name and Best Booth Design.This year’s judges will be Bob Carlton and John … [Read more...]
‘We Love Homewood’ Has All-Day Fun
The 2011 We Love Homewood Day will be May 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Homewood Central Park.Activities throughout the day will include an arts and crafts and business expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., plus inflatables, rides and more.Daytime entertainment will be provided at the park’s main stage. The program includes local bands, dance exhibitions and a pep rally with the … [Read more...]
Flower Sale Helps Homeless Children
The YWCA Central Alabama’s 26th annual Mother’s Day Flower Sale is set for May 6 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Harbert Plaza in downtown Birmingham and at the Ray & Poynor building, 2629 Cahaba Rd. in Mountain Brook Village.Flowers will be sold outside under a tent at both locations. Plants and flowers will also be available at Children’s Hospital.Proceeds will … [Read more...]