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ABOUT TOWN

June 2, 2025

May 29-June 8DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISEThe heartwarming story of a courtship by letter during World War II is played out on the stage in this play by Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig.WHEN: Various showtimesWHERE: Homewood TheatreMay 30-June 29DISNEY’S FROZEN: THE BROADWAY MUSICALJoin sisters Elsa and Anna on a magical journey during a ferocious … [Read more...]

OTEY’S FEST

May 19, 2025

Otey’s Tavern Proudly Announces Otey’s Fest 2025!WHEN: Saturday, July 26th, 2025 – RAIN OR SHINE!  WHERE: Otey’s Tavern in Crestline –   224 Country Clb Pk.  PRICE: $25 Advance tickets on sale now until July 7TH.  Price increase to $40.00 July 8thA very limited number of Vulcan Tire & Automative VIP armbands will … [Read more...]

About Town Calendar

February 19, 2025

Thurs., Feb. 20SUSTAINABLE FLOWER FARMINGIn this class, participants learn how to grow eco-friendly flowers using sustainable techniques. Participants focus on cultivating healthy, beautiful flowers through organic practices like natural pest control and increasing flower diversity.WHEN: 6:30 p.m.WHERE: Homewood LibraryFeb. … [Read more...]

ROAR the Message: Gala Honoree Learns Firsthand that Cancer is Sneaky

November 12, 2024

By Lee HurleyBarry Buckner has been cancer-free for five years. He knows he is a lucky one and he lives his life accordingly. On Jan 25, 2025, at The Club, Buckner will be honored at the James Bond Gala for Radiation Oncology Accelerated Research, dubbed ROAR and founded in 2009 to raise funds for the radiation oncology department at UAB’s O’Neal Cancer … [Read more...]

A Symphony of Support: Helping Our Children Hear

October 31, 2024

By Lee HurleyThis story has happy endings and several heroes. But it’s hard to tell that to a distressed mother who can’t quite figure out what is wrong with her daughter. Leigh and Joe Leak had their first child, Caroline, a beautiful baby girl, in 1996. “Ten fingers, ten toes, looked perfect in every way,” Leigh Leak said. “She walked early and was such … [Read more...]

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