By Laura McAlister Journal Editor In two days, five Over the Mountain churches hope to provide some 500,000 meals to children in Honduras.Canterbury United Methodist Church, along with Vestavia Hills United Methodist, Brookwood Baptist, Saint Luke's Episcopal and Saint Stephen’s Episcopal churches, will host a Stop Hunger Now food packing event Feb. 15-16.The event … [Read more...]
Miniature Masterpieces
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorIt was more than 20 years ago, but Nan and Dr. David Skier remember when they saw their first lover's eye.Dating back to the 18th century, lover's eyes are typically jewels with a miniature, single eye painted on them.David and Nan came across their first one at the Cyclorama Antiques Show in Boston, and the Mountain Brook couple … [Read more...]
A Heartfelt Connection
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorThrough Feb. 15, Yogurt Mountain is having a promotion to raise awareness and funds for the American Heart Association in recognition of American Heart Month.With each dollar donated to the AHA, Yogurt Mountain will place a card on its wall honoring a loved one or just showing support for heart-healthy lifestyles.David Kahn, CEO of … [Read more...]
Breaking Camp
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorDuring Lynn Thompson's 23 years as executive director of Camp Smile-A-Mile, it wasn't uncommon for her to come across some skeptical parents.In fact, years ago, Lynn herself was one such parent.It was 1985, the year Alabama's camp for children who have or have had cancer was founded, and Lynn’s oldest daughter Charlotte had been … [Read more...]
Feb. 9-Feb. 23 About Town
BirminghamA Night under the Big Top Feb. 17, 8 p.m. The ClubThe Glenwood Junior Board will host the eighth annual Night under the Big Top, presented by Iberia Bank. The event will feature music by the Undergrounders, casino-style games and a silent auction with proceeds benefiting Glenwood Autism and Behavioral Health Center's outpatient services. Pre-event tickets … [Read more...]