By Emily WilliamsOver the Mountain residents are invited to celebrate the Fourth of July a few days early at the 34th annual I Love America Summer Celebration on July 1 at Wald Park.This year, the celebration will begin at 6 p.m. with free swimming until 7:30 p.m. and a children’s entertainment area hosted by Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church.Beginning at 7 … [Read more...]
‘One-on-One Time’ McCants and The Arc to Host Special Needs Football Camp
By Kaitlin CandelariaUAB isn’t the only one bringing football to Birmingham; NFL-player Matt McCants is partnering with The Arc of Jefferson County to offer a football camp for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.McCant hails from Mobile and played football at the University of Alabama at Birmingham before being drafted to the New … [Read more...]
An Amazing Event: Lakeshore Race Builds Awareness about Physical Disabilities
By Kaitlin CandelariaMatt Nelson started working at the Lakeshore Foundation as a high school student in 2005 to earn some extra gas money. He has stayed involved over the last decade while he was an undergraduate at Auburn University, while he earned his MBA and even as he procured a law degree.Now a member of Lakeshore’s junior board, Nelson said it’s hard to sum up … [Read more...]
A Sharing Affair: May 28 Event Celebrates Fleming Display at Aldridge Gardens
By Kaitlin CandelariaAldridge Gardens now boasts the largest public collection of Frank Fleming artwork thanks to Hoover resident Ken Jackson.Jackson has been an avid collector of Fleming’s work for over 20 years, describing it as mystical and whimsical.“I collect them because when I look at his work, it makes me smile,” Jackson said. “It makes me think. It’s very … [Read more...]
5th Annual Racing for Children’s Dinner
Racing fans will have the opportunity to take part in the Honda Indy Grand Prix weekend festivities while helping young cancer patients at Children’s of Alabama during the fifth annual Racing for Children’s Dinner on at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum.Each year, Racing for Children’s honors two Children’s of Alabama patients who serve as honorary crew chiefs for the … [Read more...]