On July 4, the night sky above Red Mountain will ignite with the sounds and colors of the annual Thunder on the Mountain fireworks display despite the ever-present threat from the COVID-19 pandemic. The event has been the culmination of the city’s Independence Day celebrations for decades, according to a release from Vulcan Park and Museum. Festivities will begin at 9 p.m. … [Read more...]
It’s Been a Long, Long Time: Beginning of OLS Knights of Columbus Fourth of July Festival Is Foggy
By Emily Williams For the past 71 years, Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church has been celebrating its Independence Day with its annual Fourth of July Festival in Homewood. Or has it? It turns out, the date of the first festival is in dispute, and it might not be helpful that the name and sponsorship of the festival has changed over the years. OLS Knights of Columbus 4304 … [Read more...]
Perfect Game Baseball Showcase Moves to Hoover, Event Runs Thursday-Sunday
Perfect Game will be bringing amateur baseball to the Hoover Met Thursday through Sunday with its annual National Showcase event.The showcase was moved to Hoover after COVID-19 had shut down professional sports facilities across the country. It also is the first major event held in Hoover since mid-March and will mean major economic benefits for the Met and for the city’s … [Read more...]
Mike Slive Foundation’s Virtual 5K Race Surpasses Initial Participation Goal
Organizers of the I’m With Mike Virtual 5K race set a goal of 500 participants representing all 50 states for the online event taking place June 19-21. It was announced yesterday that the organization has surpassed its goal and is not looking to top 600 participants. The goal of the event is to raise awareness of prostate cancer over Father’s Day weekend, with participants … [Read more...]
Birmingham Botanical Gardens To Reopen June 15
After closing during coronavirus lockdowns, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens will reopen to the public June 15. The facility's hours will be from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. every day with access limited to the front entrance gates, as opposed to its typical hours of sunrise to sunset. according to a release, the Birmingham Park and Recreation board will reassess the adjusted hours … [Read more...]