By Keysha DrexelJournal editorMillions of college students across the country will head back to campus next month, and a company co-founded by a Vestavia Hills High School graduate is hoping to help the students and their parents with the heavy lifting involved in the back-to-school routine.Campus Bellhops, co-founded by Stephen Vlahos in 2010, … [Read more...]
Healthy Foods, Healthy Relationships
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorWith the growing season in full bloom, a community garden in Fairfield is providing fresh, healthy food to those in need at the same time it is helping cultivate relationships between Fairfield and Over the Mountain residents.Along with the tomatoes and squash and cucumbers being harvested from the Grace Village Community Garden, … [Read more...]
Fan-friendly Fundraiser
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorAs the beginning of a new football season shimmers on the horizon like a mirage in the desert, football fans will soon find a cool oasis to quench their gridiron thirst, all the while helping children across the state get access to lifesaving healthcare.Football fans and seafood lovers have the opportunity to attend the ultimate … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Market Day
Mountain Brook11th Annual Market DayJuly 2o, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Mountain Brook VillageThe 11th annual Market Day will be held from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on July 20 in Mountain Brook Village. The merchant-centered event has been described as a European-style sidewalk and tent sale with discounts up to 75 percent off from participating retailers. Participating merchants often … [Read more...]
Birmingham Zoo Hosts International Day
BirminghamInternational FestivalJuly 20Birmingham ZooThe Birmingham Zoo will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement on July 20. The event will include a look at the zoo's progression over the years with a focus on historical moments at the zoo and all over the world, highlighting Japan, India and South Africa. Food tastings, a wildlife … [Read more...]