By Laura McAlister Journal EditorIn some Over the Mountain schools, they’re funding training for teachers. In others, they’re supplying iPads and needed technology.Whatever the case may be, the education foundations in Homewood, Hoover, Vestavia Hills and Mountain Brook are making a difference in the classroom and helping lessen the pinch of proration, or state budget … [Read more...]
A Passion for Fashion: Darlene Higginbotham Loves Helping Clients Look, Be Their Best
By Laura McAlisterFashion doesn't have to be complicated or expensive, according to Darlene Real Higginbotham. It just has to be practical, yet polished, she said.As owner and founder of Appearance Matters Inc., Darlene does everything from hosting fashion shows and seminars to coaching stay-at-home moms and business professionals on how to look their best. As the name … [Read more...]
Summer Camp Guide 2012
By June Mathews Journal ContributorDoes your budding ballerina need a place to learn pirouettes and plies this summer? There’s a camp for that.Or are you the parent of a young computer geek who had rather spend vacation time learning about software technology? There’s a camp for that, too.In fact, there’s a camp for almost any interest, and we can help you find it … [Read more...]
Oak Mountain Student Wins Helen Keller Art Show
Rachel Hyche, a second grader at Oak Mountain Elementary School, won the grand prize in the 2011 Helen Keller Art Show.The annual show is for Alabama students who are visually impaired, blind or deaf-blind. The show is open to students of all ages in public, private, residential and home schools, providing them an opportunity to showcase special talents and … [Read more...]
Feb. 23, 2012 About Town
Homewood Eighth Annual Chili Cook Off March 3, 10:30 a.m. The Exceptional FoundationThe Exceptional Foundation will host its Eighth Annual Chili Cook-Off March 3, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the parking lot of The Exceptional Foundation. Northwestern Mutual of Alabama is the title sponsor and Regions Bank is the presenting sponsor of the event, which is … [Read more...]