By Emily Williams The Vestavia Hills Beautification Board will welcome a familiar face on stage at the annual Dogwood Luncheon on April 5. Collins McMurray will provide a vocal performance to guests gathering in Vestavia Country Club’s ballroom. McMurray recently was crowned Miss Alabama Outstanding Teen for 2018, which she earned March 4 along with receiving the Overall … [Read more...]
Shine Bright: Assistance League Hosts Second Annual One Starry Night Gala
The One Starry Night Gala will take place April 5 at The Club, raising funds for the Assistance League and local initiatives that serve children and seniors. In its second year, the event, organized by co-chairwomen Cindy Wade and Cathy Bowman, will include a silent and live auction, dinner and dancing. The honoree for the evening is John Lyda, an executive with Blue … [Read more...]
A Reason to Run: Ugandan Children’s Choir to Perform at Annual Sozo Children 5K
In its seventh year, the annual Sozo Children Run for a Reason will feature performances by some of the children who benefit from the organization’s mission. The 5K race will be April 7 in Avondale, coinciding with the Birmingham leg of the Sozo Children’s Choir tour in the United States. The choir consists of 22 Ugandan children and young adults, ages 10 to 18. They are on a … [Read more...]
Giving More Than They Get: Leadership Vestavia Hills Honoring Top Community Leaders in Annual Banquet
By Emily WilliamsLeadership Vestavia Hills will honor two leaders who have worked to make the city a better place during its 28th annual Community Leadership Awards Banquet on Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Vestavia Hills Country Club.JoAnne Mote, who has helped organize many events in the community over the years, will be recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award, and … [Read more...]
50 Years of Integration: Samford Recognizes Anniversary With Author Eric Motley Speech on Childhood in Freed Slave Community, Other Events
By Sarah KuperThis year marks the 50th anniversary of integration at Samford University. As part of the commemoration of the enrollment of the first African-American student, Audrey Lattimore Gaston Howard, administrators are hosting several events to celebrate contributions of African-American students and alumni. On March 1, author Eric Motley – previous Samford … [Read more...]