Homewood Police Officer Scott McSparen spent the day talking to fifth grade students at Shades Cahaba Elementary School about the DARE program, Drug Abuse Resistance Education.McSparen gave each student their DARE workbooks and packets, and the classes discussed the different ways they could make good choices in their lives. … [Read more...]
‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind’ Author Speaks at ISS
In the face of famine, poverty and derision, William Kamkwamba built a windmill from scratch to generate electricity — and hope — for his family and village in Malawi. Co-author of the acclaimed book The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, he tells a story that has garnered attention and inspired thousands around the world.Kamkwamba recounted his experiences in an address to Indian … [Read more...]
Women Invited to Football 101
Al Del Greco, former Auburn University placekicker, will teach Football 101 for Women Sept. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen.After a 17-year career in the NFL, Del Greco now co-hosts the “Opening Drive” on WJOX radio. He has been inducted into the Alabama Football Hall of Fame.The event includes a tailgate meal. After the workshop, participants will … [Read more...]
Art Show Features Exceptional Artists
The Alabama Society of CPAs Birmingham Young CPA Chapter will present the eighth annual Exceptional Masterpieces Art Show, “Pieces of Yesteryear,” Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. at the Exceptional Foundation on Oxmoor Road in Homewood.The event benefits the Exceptional Foundation.The art show is the culmination of a year of hard work and creative endeavors by foundation … [Read more...]
Golf Tourney AidsMarch of Dimes
Golf for Babies, a charity golf tournament for the March of Dimes, will be Oct. 10 at Pine Tree Country Club.Registration begins at 11 a.m., and lunch is at 11:45 a.m. The shotgun scramble begins at 1 p.m.All proceeds from the tournament will go to the March of Dimes.This is the tournament’s second year. Bonnie and J. Hamilton Pounds helped start the tournament … [Read more...]