By Laura McAlister Journal Editor When Karen Allen was approached 25 years ago to organize a fundraiser for the American Heart Association, she had no idea it would become one of the biggest events of its kind in the nation.However, she's not too surprised. The event started out with a fine group of women, she said, and continues to have a dedicated group who promote … [Read more...]
Feb. 23, 2012 About Town
Homewood Eighth Annual Chili Cook Off March 3, 10:30 a.m. The Exceptional FoundationThe Exceptional Foundation will host its Eighth Annual Chili Cook-Off March 3, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the parking lot of The Exceptional Foundation. Northwestern Mutual of Alabama is the title sponsor and Regions Bank is the presenting sponsor of the event, which is … [Read more...]
Feeding a Multitude
By Laura McAlister Journal Editor In two days, five Over the Mountain churches hope to provide some 500,000 meals to children in Honduras.Canterbury United Methodist Church, along with Vestavia Hills United Methodist, Brookwood Baptist, Saint Luke's Episcopal and Saint Stephen’s Episcopal churches, will host a Stop Hunger Now food packing event Feb. 15-16.The event … [Read more...]
Feb. 9-Feb. 23 About Town
BirminghamA Night under the Big Top Feb. 17, 8 p.m. The ClubThe Glenwood Junior Board will host the eighth annual Night under the Big Top, presented by Iberia Bank. The event will feature music by the Undergrounders, casino-style games and a silent auction with proceeds benefiting Glenwood Autism and Behavioral Health Center's outpatient services. Pre-event tickets … [Read more...]
Prince of Peace School to Host 3rd Annual POPapalooza
Let Prince of Peace students rock you and your mind in this one-of-a-kind, non-traditional open house. On the night of Feb. 2, doors will open promptly at 5 p.m. to permit entrance into the “POP Rocks” themed event. Adoring school-aged fans and their families are invited to dine in the Hard Rock Café Hoover with live performances from K-8 rockers. At this event, you will … [Read more...]