By Donna CorneliusJournal features writer Virginia Hornbuckle loved attending the University of South Alabama—except for one thing.“I didn’t like college food, so I’d go out to eat,” she said. “My parents were generous, but that got expensive, and my dad told me I needed to learn to cook.”Hornbuckle, who is from Memphis, Tenn., said that although … [Read more...]
Easing the Transition
By Taylor BurgessJournal internFor Skip Taylor, a job coach in the Turning Points transition program, finding daily motivation is far from difficult.“Each morning, it takes me about two seconds to get over myself,” Taylor said. “I work with people who I’ve never heard complain, and never will.”The people with whom Taylor works are eight students with … [Read more...]
Handel’s “Messiah” at Trinity UMC
HomewoodHandel's "Messiah"Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m.Trinity UMCThe combined adult choirs of Trinity United Methodist Church in Homewood and First United Methodist Church in Prattville and the Trinity Orchestra are teaming up to present the Christmas section of Handel's "Messiah" on Dec. 1. The performances will be held at 2:30 p.m. at First UMC in Prattville and at 6:30 … [Read more...]
Matthew Mayfield Concert
BirminghamMatthew Mayfield ConcertNov. 29, 8:00 p.m.Iron City BirminghamPresented by Good People Brewing Company and Birmingham Mountain Radio, Matthew Mayfield, a Birmingham native and rock musician, will perform an all-ages show to benefit local homeless shelters for the holidays. Attendees can bring cold-weather clothing and non-perishable foods to donate. … [Read more...]
37th Annual Montclair Run
Birmingham37th Annual Montclair RunNov. 28, 8:30 a.m.LJCCThe 37th annual Sam Lapidus Montclair Run will be held on Nov. 28 at the Levite Jewish Community Center. The 10K will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the one-mile fun run will start at 10 a.m. Registration for the 10K is $30 through Nov. 22 and $36 after that. Registration for the fun run is $18. All participants … [Read more...]