To go along with a study of the 1920s, sixth graders at Liberty Park Middle School participated in a simulated “wax museum.”Parents were invited to see the students dressed as famous 1920s athletes, actresses, gangsters, politicians and other figures. They assembled with their classmates as “wax” figures ready to come to life when it was their turn to speak.Before the … [Read more...]
Empty House Party Previews ShowHouse
The Decorators’ ShowHouse Committee of the Symphony Volunteer Council invited more than 150 decorators to preview the 2011 Decorators’ ShowHouse, the Thomas E. Jernigan residence at 2965 Briarcliff Rd. in Mountain Brook. Decorators were welcomed by ShowHouse chairmen Halcyann Badham, Lyn Rogers Gibson and Nancy Van Wanderham.Decorator liaisons Roberta Atkinson, Clairee … [Read more...]
Chili Cook-Off Benefits Exceptional Foundation
The Exceptional Foundation will host its seventh annual Chili Cook-Off March 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the foundation’s parking lot.Regions Bank is the title sponsor, and Northwestern Mutual of Alabama is the presenting sponsor of the event, organized by the Exceptional Foundation and its Junior Board members.The outdoor, family-friendly event benefits the … [Read more...]
Library Friends Plan Three-Day Book Sale
The Friends of the Emmet O’Neal Library book sale will be Feb. 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Feb. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m.The sale, held since 1965, is the library’s biggest annual fundraiser.The event offers some 18,000 books, including first editions, autographed copies and bestselling novels in hardback as well as trade paperbacks, history books, biographies, … [Read more...]
Dinner and Diamonds Helps VH Foundation
The Vestavia Hills City Schools Foundation will host its fifth annual Dinner and Diamonds Feb. 26. “Journey to Wonderland” will be at Iz the Place on Rocky Ridge Road.The event includes live music from Band Party, food from Iz and an auction showcasing pieces from Paul’s Diamond Center.The Vestavia Hills City Schools Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides … [Read more...]