By Laura McAlister Journal EditorCahaba Heights will soon have new trees to replace some of the many uprooted by the April 27 tornado that tore through the area.Mary Jean Archer is donating 10 dogwoods Vestavia Hills in memory of her father, the late William John “Bill” Christiansen, a longtime resident of the city and an avid gardener.“My dad lived most his life … [Read more...]
Hope Gala Honoree Is Cancer Survivor, Community Activist
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorFrequent shoppers at the Homewood Piggly Wiggly know him. He’s at the grocery store nearly every day, greeting his customers and inquiring about their families.What many of those customers may not know, however, is that Stanley Virciglio, owner of the Homewood, Liberty Park and Crestline Piggly Wiggly grocery stores, battled cancer and … [Read more...]
Picasso Pets
As Hand in Paw's 11th annual signature event and fundraiser, Picasso Pets is a memorable evening that will leave you amazed and in awe of the miraculous things that animals are capable of doing. With 10 years of excellence behind us, this event was created to showcase not only our love for animals, but to celebrate their amazing ability to help people have a brighter day, to … [Read more...]
Storytelling Workshop with Diane Wolkstein
Take the opportunity to spend a day with storyteller Diane Wolkstein Aug. 2 at an all-day storytelling workshop at the Hoover Public Library. Diane has told stories on four continents for all ages and has given hundreds of workshops throughout the United States.Her workshops are for everyone who loves stories, wants to hear more stories and wants to learn to tell more … [Read more...]
Back to School 2011
Based on the heat you wouldn't know it, but yes, summer is almost over. In just a few short weeks, Over the Mountain students will head back to the classroom, and there's lots of exciting stuff in store. Vestavia Hills can boast that it has the State Superintendent of the Year leading its system. However, if you ask Dr. Jamie Blair the honor goes to the community. Hoover has … [Read more...]