Attendees of the Autism Society of Alabama’s 22nd Annual Autism Shines Gala at Regions Field will experience the sounds and spirit of Cuba.The “Havana Nights” gala, set for Aug. 17, will offer Latin-inspired music, tropical décor, signature cocktails by Redmont Distillery and a five-minute salsa instruction by autism self-advocate John Delancy.“Each year, the event … [Read more...]
Mock’s Moves: Long Journey Brought Standout to Hoover Soccer Program
By Rubin E. Grant Perhaps, no one traveled farther to participate in the AHSAA All-Star Sports Week than Hoover rising senior Carter Mock. At the end of the school year in May, Mock journeyed to Fairbanks, Alaska, to live with his family. It was culture shock. “It was kind of like living in a foreign country,” Mock said. On July 12, Mock’s family left Alaska to move to … [Read more...]
Back on Course: Jack Goldasich’s Renewed Passion for Golf Led to State Amateur Victory
By Rubin E. Grant Jack Goldasich was burned out on golf. He grew up playing the sport with his older brother, Sam, younger brother, Ford, and his dad, Dennis, who played collegiately at Lipscomb University in Nashville. “We’ve been playing golf since we could walk,” Jack Goldasich said of himself and his brothers. “We’re all pretty close. We play all the time.” But after … [Read more...]
Harmless vs. Hazardous Workshop Educates Parents on Teen Health
by Ingrid HowardAt the Harmless vs. Hazardous: Promoting Teen Health Workshop held on March 12, keynote speaker Lauren Sisler told the story about a phone call that would change her life.Sisler was a freshman gymnast at Rutgers University. It was late, and she had just gone to sleep. She thought, “Oh, this can’t be good. Who’s calling me in the middle of the … [Read more...]
Junior League of Birmingham Announces 2019 Torchbearers
Two years ago, the Junior League of Birmingham announced plans to commemorate its 100th anniversary by providing One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Center the lead gift to acquire and remodel a permanent space for operations.The organization has since raised more than $500,000 – with a goal of $1.25 million – through its 2017 and 2018 Torchbearer … [Read more...]