BirminghamTaste of Life CelebrationFeb. 7, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.The Summit ClubOn National Wear Red Day on Feb. 7, local American Heart Association volunteers will host the Taste of Life celebration at the Summit Club in downtown Birmingham. The event will run from 11 a.m. through 2 p.m. with local chefs from DoDiYos, La Dolce Vita and other local restaurants preparing … [Read more...]
Scot Duncan at BBG
BirminghamAuthor Event with Scot DuncanFeb. 6, 6-8 p.m.Birmingham Botanical GardensThe Birmingham Botanical Gardens will host an author event with Scot Duncan on Feb. 6 from 6-8 p.m. Duncan, author of "Southern Wonder," will talk about the book, which was published in November by the University of Alabama Press and has received critical acclaim. Duncan will sign … [Read more...]
Valentine’s for Children’s of Alabama
Hoover/North ShelbyValentines for Children's of AlabamaFeb. 7-11Hoover and North Shelby LibrariesThe Hoover Public Library and North Shelby Library will be collecting Valentine's Day cards for patients at Children's of Alabama Feb. 7-11. Patrons can bring homemade and store-bought cards to the preschool desk at the Hoover Library and receive a holiday … [Read more...]
Dock & Donate Benefit at Seibels
HomewoodDock & Donate BenefitFeb. 6, 5:30-8 p.m.SeibelsSeibels of Homewood will host a silent auction fundraiser benefiting Children's Harbor from 5:30-8 p.m. on Feb. 6. The Dock & Donate Benefit and Silent Auction will be held at Seibels, 2917 18th St. South in Homewood. Auction items include a swinging bed from Seibels, a Lake Martin getaway weekend … [Read more...]
Homewood Names Employees of the Year
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorThe city of Homewood recognized its 2013 Employees of the Year on Jan. 21 at the Homewood Chamber of Commerce luncheon at The Club.Ted Springfield was named Police Officer of the Year, Adam Ashworth was named Firefighter of the Year and the City Employee of the Year Award went to Don Evans, a security guard at the Homewood Public … [Read more...]