By Emily Williams-Robertshaw March is a special month for the Exceptional Foundation. The first Saturday typically is spent among a sea of tents and a crowd of people while teams cook and serve more than 20,000 gallons of chili. As with many widely attended events, this year’s Chili Cook-off has been rescheduled because of COVID-19 concerns. Instead, the Exceptional … [Read more...]

The newest McWane Science Center exhibit, Brickology, an interactive exhibit using construction block play, is built to spark creativity and ingenuity. The 5,500-square-foot exhibit opened Jan. 23 and was designed and created in-house by McWane’s exhibits department.  Brickology will highlight science, engineering and math concepts that can be taught through building … [Read more...]

Every February, the Greater Birmingham Humane Society’s auxiliary board hosts its annual Jazz Cat Ball in conjunction with Mardi Gras. The 2021 event will go virtual Feb. 4 in an effort to adhere to CDC guidelines. According to GBHS officials, the gala is mission-critical to the work the shelter conducts, supporting efforts to save the lives of homeless, abused and neglected … [Read more...]

The Samford University Legacy League is offering two opportunities for encouragement from bestselling author Susan Alexander Yates, an international speaker, blogger and columnist. Yates will share messages relevant for all ages and stages of life in two events on Feb. 11, both planned in accordance with CDC guidelines. Mom to five, grandmother to 21 and a pastor’s wife for … [Read more...]

By Emily Williams-Robertshaw The Epilepsy Foundation of Alabama logs in to host its 50th birthday party via livestream on Jan. 26. It’s an important date, chosen to represent the statistical prevalence of epilepsy. According to the foundation, 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetimes. It’s a large portion of the population, said Garland Stansell, who serves as … [Read more...]