Birmingham Rally for Reading Aug. 9, 6 p.m. B&A WarehouseThis Literacy Council Junior Board event will include food and drinks, silent and live auctions and music from On the Real Side. Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door. Visit www.literacy-council.org for more information or to purchase tickets.Birmingham Southern Summer Nights July 28, 8 … [Read more...]
About Town June 28, 2012
Mountain Brook Market Day July 21, 8 a.m. Mountain Brook VillageThis annual merchant-centered event in Mountain Brook Village has been described as a European-style sidewalk and tent sale. The one-day-only flea market will have discounts up to 75 percent. Participating merchants often have preview sales, music and other special events. Visit … [Read more...]
Bang-Up Ideas for the Fourth
By Morgan HartJournal InternThe Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce and Vestavia Hills Parks and Recreation will host the first event in its 31st annual “I Love America” Summer Celebration Series July 3.The community is invited to celebrate the Fourth of July event at Wald Park on U.S. 31.Those who attend are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets, family members … [Read more...]
Patriotic Celebration
Brookwood Baptist Church is having special guest speaker Jeff Struecker (http://www.jeffstruecker.com/) come the church as part of a patriotic celebration. Jeff is a decorated Army Ranger and he is featured in the book and movie, "Black Hawk Down." Activities during the celebration include:4:45 Crafts and Decoration of Vehicles in preparation for a patriotic parade for the … [Read more...]
About Town June 14, 2012
BirminghamEpiscopal Place Gumbo Gala June 23, 11 a.m. Sloss Furnaces Forty teams of professional and backyard cooks will cook and serve gumbo and compete for 10 gumbo awards, including Birmingham's Best Gumbo. The gala also includes live music by the Pineapple Skinners, children's entertainment and vendors' booths. The event raises funds to provide supportive services to … [Read more...]