The Atlanta Hawks’ DeMarre Carroll will hold a special edition basketball clinic in celebration of the Carroll Weekend, presented by Carroll Family Foundation. The clinic will be hosted at John Carroll High School. Youth ages 7-16 are invited to learn basketball skills from noon-3 p.m. Registration is $65. For more information, call 322-4197 ext. 107. … [Read more...]
Sloss Fest
This two-day music and lifestyle event will feature over 30 bands on three stages from 1 p.m.-midnight each day at Sloss Furnaces. Featured artists include Modest Mouse, The Avett Brothers, Band of Horses, St. Paul and The Broken Bones and more. For more information and ticket prices, visit www.slossfest.com. … [Read more...]
Hypertufa Workshop
This hands-on workshop at Aldridge Gardens teaches how to construct a hypertufa - an English watering trough that can withstand freezing temperatures - out of cement, perlite and peat moss. This class is limited to 12 participants. Registration is $46 for members and $55 for non-members. For more information, contact Audrey Ann Wilson at [email protected] or call … [Read more...]
I Love America Festival
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...]
Freedom Fest
Freedom Fest will begin at 5 p.m. at the Hoover Met with a car show and end with a fireworks finale which kicks off at 9 p.m. Families are invited to come out and enjoy free entertainment provided by “The Voice” contestant Jessie Pitts and Native Run as well as children’s activities and holiday-themed concessions. Parking will be free and on site. For more information, visit … [Read more...]