By Donna Cornelius Those who want to support Autism Awareness Month can do so by walking, running – and even eating. On April 16, the Autism Society of Alabama will host its Walk for Autism and 5K Race to Solve the Puzzle at Veterans Park in Hoover. The Birmingham event is one of 16 that will be held around the state in April. Early registration is now available at … [Read more...]
Bean Bags for a Cause: The Bell Center Junior Board Hosts Cornhole Classic
By Sarah Kuper The junior board of the Bell Center is hosting the 4th annual Bell Center Cornhole Classic on April 16 at Good People Brewing Company. Teams will toss bean bags to compete for the $300 first prize. One hundred percent of the money raised from registrations will go to support the Bell Center. Junior board President Lindsay Luketic said she expects this year's … [Read more...]
The Firehouse Shelter Provides Hope for the Homeless
By Lee Davis For much of the past century, an old firehouse on Birmingham's north side housed firemen who regularly saved lives. The aging structure continues to save lives, but now in a different way. Since 1983, it has been the home of the Firehouse Shelter, a safe haven for homeless men. While the original purpose was to meet their immediate food, shelter and clothing … [Read more...]
Hoover School Rezoning a Balancing Act, Officials Say
By William C. Singleton III The Hoover City Schools’ new rezoning plan isn’t perfect, but it does try to balance the interests of multiple stakeholders with the current and future needs of the school district, school Superintendent Kathy Murphy said. The city school board earlier this month approved the controversial plan, which would send nearly 2,300 students to new Hoover … [Read more...]
Sneak Peek: Decorators’ ShowHouse Will Host Preview Party
By Donna Cornelius The 2016 Decorators’ ShowHouse officially opens April 9. But those who just can’t wait to see the house can do so at a special event two days earlier. ShowHouse Chairmen Cheree Carlton, Nancy Morrow and Shirley Brown are hosting a Sneak Peek party at 6:30 p.m. April 7. The event is at the Mountain Brook house that was the home of Katherine and Bill … [Read more...]