By Nausicaa ChuIn 1939, Henry Aizenman was a fun-loving, adventurous child: the kind who had a girlfriend at age six, loved skating on frozen rivers and imagined a little man lived inside the radio.He was also a Polish Jew during the Nazi invasion.In 1945, Americans liberated him from the Wöbbelin concentration camp after one of the worst mass genocides in history. … [Read more...]
ArtBLINK 2026: A Night of Art, Hope and Healing
The UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center will once again bring together art, philanthropy and purpose at the 41st annual ArtBLINK Gala, set for Saturday, February 7, at The Kirklin Clinic. Recognized as one of Birmingham’s most anticipated social events, ArtBLINK combines creativity and compassion to support groundbreaking cancer research and patient care.Hosted … [Read more...]
ALL IN Mountain Brook Announces the ALL IN Parent Conference
The ALL IN Mountain Brook Parent Conference takes place on January 14 from 5:30-7:15 pm at Mountain Brook Junior High. This conference is designed to equip parents with practical insight and tools to support their children’s well-being and development, with a focus on mental health, family communication, academics, and athletics.ALL IN Mountain Brook is hosting the ALL IN … [Read more...]
Trinity Scout Troop 97 Welcomes New Eagle Scouts
Boy Scout Troop 97, based at Trinity United Methodist Church in Homewood, held an Eagle Court of Honor in December to recognize its four newest Eagle Scouts. Pearson Hart Project: Alabama Wildlife Center – Raptor Wing Service DoorPearson chose to support the Alabama Wildlife Center in Oak Mountain State Park by improving the facility’s service entrance. … [Read more...]
VHHS Grad Dedicates First Book to High School English Teacher
By Meryl HerrI can still remember the click-clack of her heels down the tiled hall connecting the front office and her classroom at Vestavia Hills High School. As her footsteps drew closer, I think everyone held their breath, not knowing what our fiery red-headed teacher had in store for us that day. By the time I got to 10th grade, I hated English (or what my kids … [Read more...]