By Emily Williams Cahaba Heights will be brimming with holiday cheer Nov. 8 as the annual Deck the Heights Holiday Open House kicks off the season. The annual event is a community effort, with members of the Cahaba Heights Merchants Association organizing the event and representing businesses throughout the Vestavia Hills neighborhood. “We’ve done this in the Heights … [Read more...]
Making a Difference: Emma’s Circle Brings in Leigh Anne Tuohy for Event to Fund CASA
By Ingrid Howard When the Alabama Legislature cut all funding for the Court Appointed Special Advocates program several years ago, a group of women started Emma’s Circle to find a way to financially support the program. The group decided to host a luncheon and invite speakers who had benefited from the CASA program. That first luncheon was held in 2012 at WorkPlay and was a … [Read more...]
A Tradition of Its Own: VHECH Promotes Its Promise in Heights Heroes Races
By Ingrid Howard Alicia Hunsberger, principal at Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights, said she isn’t a runner. But because she loves being a part of the community, she puts that aside during VHECH’s annual fundraising event, the Heights Heroes 5K and Fun Run. The idea for the fundraiser came together after Hunsberger first became principal at the school two years ago. … [Read more...]
Handmade Art Show Celebrates 25 Years Supporting Local Artists
By Emily Williams For 2½ decades, the Handmade Art Show has been bringing local artists together in Homewood and will celebrate 25 years with its annual event on Oct. 14. The show began with just a handful of local artists gathering at the home of Carol Richards and has grown into an annual show held at Homewood Central Park. About 50 artists are participating in this year’s … [Read more...]
Covenant Presbyterian Celebrates 40 Years
By Ingrid Schnader Covenant Presbyterian Church is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a special service Oct. 7 with food and visits from some of the church’s founding members. Founding pastor Bill Hay will be interviewed during this service, along with his wife, Cindie, and some of the other founding members. “The church was founded primarily because of theological … [Read more...]