By Keysha DrexelJournal editor As millions of Christians around the world prepare to observe Easter next weekend, a Homewood author is hoping those gathered to celebrate a Risen Christ on March 31 know that the events we've learned about in Sunday school really happened.And the reason we know those events actually happened, says Richard E. Simmons III in … [Read more...]
Purple Stride Event Surpasses Fundraising Goal
A Feb. 23 event in Homewood to raise awareness and money for pancreatic cancer research attracted a record number of participants and surpassed organizers’ fundraising goals.More than 900 walkers and runners participated in the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's 5K and walk at Homewood Central Park.So far, the event has raised $94,000, said Lou Ellen Williams, PanCAN's … [Read more...]
Relationships Class
Mountain BrookRelationships ClassMarch 3, 4-6 p.m.Canterbury United Methodist ChurchHal Edward Runkel, a licensed marriage and family therapist and author of the ScreamFree Living book series, will conduct a relationships class from 4-6 p.m. on March 3 at Canterbury United Methodist Church, 350 Overbrook Road in Mountain Brook. Tickets are $15. Childcare will be … [Read more...]
Art Show Opening Reception
HomewoodMarch 3, 1-3 p.m.Art Show Opening ReceptionCumberland Presbyterian ChurchThe Joy Gallery at Homewood Cumberland Presbyterian Church will hold an opening reception on March 3 for an art show by Judy Bobula. The gallery is at 513 Columbiana Road in Homewood. For more information, call 942-3051. … [Read more...]
Life Without Limits Luncheon
BirminghamLife Without Limits LuncheonFeb. 28, 11:30 a.m.Cahaba Grand Conference CenterUnited Cerebral Palsy of Birmingham and BancorpSouth will present the Life Without Limits Luncheon Feb. 28 at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center. John Kemp, a national disability employment and education advocate, will be the keynote speaker for the 11:30 a.m. event. The 2013 … [Read more...]