The American Cancer Society’s 43rd annual Hope Gala will take on a French theme this year when it is held Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.This year’s gala co-chairs – Jodi Benck, Jane Huston Crommelin and Anne Liles (left, from left) – are planning the French-themed evening to include a seated dinner, silent and live auctions and a band party to follow. This year’s … [Read more...]
‘Signature Park’: Groundbreaking Kicks Off Jemison Trail Project
By June MathewsA groundbreaking ceremony on June 27 officially marked the beginning of a $2.7 million project to make improvements to Jemison Trail. The cost will be shared by the city of Mountain Brook, the Friends of Jemison Park and other donors. City leaders have allocated $1.4 million over the next three years to the project. The Friends of Jemison … [Read more...]
Riverwalk Village Plans Would Bring Elevated Health Care to Hoover
A health care and wellness-focused development is being planned for the Riverchase area of Hoover.Riverwalk Village is to be a mixed-use community that includes medical offices, walking trails and green spaces, as well as housing and retail areas.“The city of Hoover is excited to unveil this project. It will be a significant development for the metro area,” Hoover Mayor … [Read more...]
‘Celebrate the Arts’: Vestavia Hills Arts Council Revived to Showcase All Forms of Art
By Anne RuisiVestavia Hills has revived its arts council after 18 months of planning and preparation.Its mission is to “celebrate and promote the great things that are already happening in Vestavia with the arts and hosting a few signature events,” said Faith Lenhart, executive chair of the Vestavia Hills Arts Council.“We want to celebrate the arts in our city,” … [Read more...]
Steele ‘Humbled’ to Take Over as John Carroll’s Principal
By Rubin E. GrantRonald Steele laughed at the notion.If Steele, John Carroll Catholic’s boys basketball coach, sends one of his players to the principal’s office for disciplinary reasons, he will be there awaiting their arrival.That’s because Steele was named John Carroll’s principal in late June.“It’s not something I planned, but God opened up the opportunity,” … [Read more...]