The Sportsman’s Social and Clay Shoot set for Nov. 3-4 will benefit the Lord Wedgwood Charity, which provides defibrillation devices in strategic community locations and pre-screens young athletes for heart issues.The social will be Nov. 3, beginning at 6 p.m. at Iron City in downtown Birmingham. It will include a wine tasting from Novi Vineyards and Winery, a bourbon … [Read more...]
Superintendent of the Year: Mountain Brook’s Barlow Considers Honor a Team Award
By Rubin E. GrantDr. Dicky Barlow had to drive back from a funeral in Atlanta last Friday before he could do an interview with a reporter.It had been a busy week for the Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent with meetings and whatnot.Among Barlow’s activities was receiving a prestigious award. On Wednesday, School Superintendents of Alabama and Schneider Electric … [Read more...]
The Cinderella Moment
My grandchildren chose their Halloween costumes weeks ago because, like everything else, if you don’t grab them when they first appear in the store, you don’t get what you want. You could end up being Aquaman or one of the lesser princesses, or (shudder) no princess at all. Kids love to dress up. Watch a little girl put on an Elsa dress. It’s transformative. When we grow up, … [Read more...]
Double Trouble: Gallaspy Twins Energizing Vestavia Hills’ Flag Football Team
By Rubin E. GrantIdentical twins Ella and Abby Gallaspy had been wanting to play football for some time.They would go out in their Vestavia Hills neighborhood and play throw and catch.“We had a really good time,” Abby said. “I always thought, ‘Why can’t we play football?’”When the Alabama High School Athletic Association sanctioned flag football as a … [Read more...]
Nostalgic Pregame: Dublin Performance Announced as Homewood Patriot Band Members Reunite for 50th Anniversary
A pregame performance and a major announcement at halftime set the tone for the Homewood High School Patriot Band’s 50th Anniversary Reunion on Sept. 23.Former band members joined the marching band in the performance, held before kickoff at Waldrop Stadium as the Patriots played Pinson Valley. Alumni were treated to a barbecue dinner provided by Two Men and a Pig … [Read more...]