By Anne RuisiAllie Elliott’s support for Cornerstone Schools of Alabama goes back to her childhood, when her parents were early supporters of the private Christian schools in Woodlawn and Roebuck.She said her parents had talked about Cornerstone since she was very young.“We’ve always been involved as a family, and then when I got to be an adult, I decided to join … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk Gardens: Ecological Landscape Designer Speaks at Gardens for Inaugural John A. Floyd Jr. Lecture
Thomas Rainer, a leading voice in ecological landscape design, will speak Jan. 31 at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens during the Annual Member Celebration and Inaugural John A. Floyd Jr. Lecture. The Birmingham native will talk about his landscape philosophy and how it applies to homeowners’ gardens and to the Kaul Wildflower Garden.Rainer is a … [Read more...]
‘Do Anything to Help’: Tamburello Delighted to Take Part in Lettermen of the USA Gala
By Rubin E. GrantBen Tamburello has a soft spot in his heart for football players and military veterans.So, when Lettermen of the USA founder and President Darryl Fuhrman contacted him about being the athletic honoree for its fourth annual One Yard at a Time Gala, Tamburello readily agreed.“I never served in the military, but I am emphatic to veterans for the … [Read more...]
Samford Scholarships: Author Susan Alexander Yates Speaks at Legacy League Events
Christian author Susan Alexander Yates will be the guest speaker for the Legacy League’s annual Scholarship Luncheon and a casual supper, both on Feb. 9.Yates will share timely, life-shaping messages relevant for all ages and stages of life, according to a statement from the league.Among her books, Yates wrote “Risky Faith: Becoming Brave Enough to Trust the God who is … [Read more...]
Another Wacky Tacky Christmas: Load Into Buses and Tour the Town’s Themed, Outrageous Light Displays
Some of the wackiest, tackiest Christmas lights in town will shine in all their electric glory during the Wacky Tacky Christmas Lights Tour fundraiser for Fresh Air Family this month.The two-hour bus tours on Dec. 13, 15, 20 and 22 take riders on a guided excursion of the best of the area’s tackiest themed holiday displays – think Santa’s Trailer Park, Dueling Neighbors, … [Read more...]