By Emily Williams-Robertshaw In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center is introducing a fundraiser celebrating patients and survivors. Haute Pink is a fashion show designed to inspire those affected by cancer and raise awareness for Forge’s mission to build a community of survivors and volunteers to help patients navigate their breast … [Read more...]
Saint George Middle Eastern Food Festival to be Held Sept. 23-25
As Saint George Melkite Catholic Church celebrates its centennial year in 2021, it also prepares for its 39th Middle Eastern Food Festival scheduled for Sept. 23-25. Due to a resurgence of the COVID-19 virus, festival organizers have modified this year’s festival out of concern for the safety of patrons and parishioners. This year, the festival will be limited to … [Read more...]
Bless Them All, Great and Small: John Carroll to Host Second Annual Pet Blessing Ceremony
The second annual Blessing of the Pets will take place Oct. 2 at John Carroll Catholic High School to honor the memory of 2006 graduate Megan Montgomery (pictured). Last year, the event was created by Diane Henderson, a close family friend of the late Montgomery, who passed away in 2019 at the age of 31. In addition to paying homage to Montgomery’s love of animals, the pet … [Read more...]
Love Your Neighbor: Vestavia Hills’ Habitat for Humanity Club to Host Concert Sept. 24
Vestavia Hills High School students with the school’s Habitat for Humanity Club are planning a community event featuring music, food and a great cause. The annual “Love Your Neighbor Concert” will take place Sept. 24 at Wald Park, featuring music from Vestavia Hills High School bands. The event will close out the club’s second annual Love Your Neighbor Week, a fundraising … [Read more...]
Everyday Reminder: Mountain Brook Hosts Tri-City 20th Anniversary Patriot Day Ceremony
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw This year is the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The cities of Homewood, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills will gather in Crestline Village on Sept. 11 for an annual Patriot Day Ceremony. Ceremonial bells will ring and a moment of silence will be taken to honor the 2,977 lives lost, including more than 340 first … [Read more...]