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...]
Smiles, Dollars and Hope: Three Organizations Care for Children Battling Cancer and Their Families in Different Ways
By Sarah KuperParents of children with cancer have a lot on their plates.In the Birmingham area, they have access to a wide array of doctors and treatment plans through Children’s of Alabama, a major pediatric research center.But medical care isn’t the only challenge they face as they fight to get their children well. There are local groups that also can help with … [Read more...]
Cause for Celebration: Autism Society Honors Advocates During Fundraising Gala
The Autism Society of Alabama is hosting the Autism Shines Gala on Aug. 26 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook. The gala is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an event that includes a cocktail party and silent auction, a dinner and a live auction. Proceeds will benefit programs offered by the society. Society supporters this year lobbied … [Read more...]