By Stephanie ByrnePhoto by Jordan WaldThe White House Historical Association’s president, Stewart D. McLaurin, visited The Antiquarian Society of Birmingham to present a fascinating program titled “State Dinners and Cultural Diplomacy: Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the First State Dinner.”McLaurin, who has led the White House Historical Association … [Read more...]
The Culinary Storyteller: Editor, Author and Southern Chef Ivy Odom is on a Roll
By Rebecca WilbertIvy Odom was working as an intern in Time Inc’s test kitchen in September 2016 when her career took a major turn. With permission from her manager, she made a recipe from her childhood, an 18-layer chocolate cake. The cake, which her great-grandmother made for special occasions including Odom’s birthdays, requires patience, perfection and endless … [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...]