Summit Toys, a toy company based in Birmingham, is searching for a new face for their “Backyard Safari Outfitters” brand! Auditions will be held at McWane Science Center on Tuesday and Sunday of this week for boys and girls ages 5-8. Backyard Safari Outfitters is a line of rugged outdoor adventure toys for young explorers. Summit toys is looking for 16 different kids with … [Read more...]

VSA Alabama is scheduled to host the 8th Annual ArtPartners Live Auction and Showcase on August 8, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. at B & A Warehouse in Birmingham. The event features a live and silent auction of collaborative works of art created by community artists and individuals with chronic illnesses and disabilities. Tickets to the ArtPartners Live Auction and … [Read more...]

"Sprint for the Spill" is a 10K race being held in Mountain Brook Village on July 31st.  It was created to support Destin Charter Boat Fishermen during the Oil Spill that is currently affecting the Gulf Coast.  "Sprint for the Spill" is looking for monetary donations, sponsors, donated awards, publicity, volunteers, and participants!  If you or anyone you know would be … [Read more...]

Herzing University – Birmingham will host “Discovery Day” July 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for individuals who are either unemployed, uninspired by their current careers, or undecided on their future career paths and would like to learn more about potential career paths that may offer better job stability, greater intellectual challenge or higher salaries.The “Discovery … [Read more...]

The parish community combines its talents to prepare foods such as kibbee, filfel , meat and spinach pies, rolled grapeleaves and new to the menu, open face pies topped with spices, tomatoe and feta. A visit to the “almost a mile long” sweets table is a must. Homemade confections such as baklawa, and Zalabieh, a flavorful fried doughnut are a couple of many desserts … [Read more...]