Highlands School students are embarking on a global learning adventure as the school launches its inaugural Country of Study Program.Throughout this school year, students will participate in an in-depth study of one country. The inaugural country of study is Japan.The Country of Study Program is being funded with a three-year commitment from the Highlands School … [Read more...]
Cool Toys for Christmas: If Kids’ Lists Have You Feeling Snowed Under, OTM Shops Have Plenty of Playthings
By Donna Cornelius Journal features writer During the holiday season, some toys fly off the shelves, while others don’t meet high expectations. A few never even get off the ground.Tricia McCain, owner of Homewood Toy and Hobby, vividly remembers one toy she doesn’t think ever made it into stores. At least, she hopes not. “I saw this one at a toy fair,” McCain said. … [Read more...]
Five Homes Will be Decked out for Legacy League Tour
This year's Legacy League Christmas Home Tour will feature five homes in Vestavia Hills, all decked out for the holidays and offering plenty of holiday decorating inspiration for guests.The Legacy League, an auxiliary of Samford University, will present its fourth annual Christmas Home Tour on Dec. 11 as a fundraiser to help establish a new scholarship for a deserving … [Read more...]
Fairy Tale Christmas
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorDixie and Tom Brannon are opening their home to the public for the holidays to help raise money for a program that will open doors for deserving students.The Vestavia Hills couple's home at 2104 Hickory Ridge Circle in Vestavia Hills is one of the homes on the fourth annual Legacy League Christmas Home Tour. The Legacy League, an … [Read more...]
IPC House Tour Remains a Christmas Tradition
The Independent Presbyterian Church Holiday House Tour is in its 65th year – but it seems to be an ageless wonder.The seasonal event, set this year for Dec. 13 and 14, is a longstanding Birmingham and Over the Mountain tradition that invites tour-goers into festively-decorated homes. But the tour has a very timely goal: raising money to help disadvantaged children have … [Read more...]