By Sarah Kuper The Homewood City Schools Foundation will host its fourth annual fall band jam on Nov. 9 at Good People Brewing Company. The event is called “Grateful Dads” because the live entertainment is provided by two local bands that feature Homewood dads. The band 3 Legged Dog includes Homewood dads Danny Whitsett, Chris Hoke, Brian McCool, Bret … [Read more...]
Dance, Dance, Dance!: Event Will Be Filled With Merry Movement for a Cause
By June Mathews Homewood’s answer to the ballroom dance craze returns to The Exceptional Foundation on Oct. 27-29. The 14th annual Ballroom Dance Marathon, an event that attracts dancers of all ages and abilities from across the Southeast, promises to be a weekend loaded with learning, lots of movement and fun. “We have high school and college kids dancing alongside … [Read more...]
Art in the Park: Handmade Art Show to Feature Artists’ Own Favorites
By June MathewsIf you’re looking to add a touch of beauty or whimsy to your home décor, wardrobe or jewelry collection, a Sunday afternoon stroll through the Handmade Art Show on Oct. 15 in Homewood Central Park might fill the bill.Sponsored by the Homewood Arts Council and the city of Homewood, the Handmade Art Show is a free fall event held each second weekend in … [Read more...]
Just Around the Corner: Cornerstone’s Annual Harvest of Hope Recognizes Longtime Supporter
More than 530 students living in inner-city Birmingham walk the halls of Cornerstone Schools of Alabama. The nonprofit school was founded more than 30 years ago to provide inner-city families with an affordable alternative to public school and a variety of tuition assistance options. Presently, the organization consists of an elementary school facility and a middle/high school … [Read more...]
Area Churches Unite in Women’s City Prayer Breakfast
By Sarah KuperOn Sept. 29, women from all over the area will gather to pray for Birmingham.The city prayer breakfast is sponsored by Canterbury United Methodist Church and City Lights Ministries.City Lights Ministries is an organization of women from many different churches in Birmingham who are committed to pray for and serve the community of … [Read more...]