By Emily Williams In the words of author Sol Hurok, “The sky’s the limit if you have a roof over your head.” Volunteers, locally and from other states, recently came together under the auspices of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Birmingham to help build that roof for one Birmingham family. “Thank you for giving me the opportunity to make my kids’ dreams come true,” wrote … [Read more...]
The Gumbo Games: Cooks Will Roux the Day at Episcopal Place’s Annual Competition
By Donna Cornelius Home cooks and professional chefs will stir the pots at a heated competition April 21. More than 40 cooking teams will compete at Gumbo Gala, Episcopal Place’s annual fundraiser. The 13th annual edition of the event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham. Those who attend can gobble up gumbo samples, listen to music from Margaux and the … [Read more...]
Liberty Park Final Phase: New Residences and Businesses Create Hometown, Village Feel
By Sarah Kuper Residential development at Liberty Park in Vestavia Hills is just one stop on this year’s Parade of Homes. But Liberty Park Joint Venture officials plan to show off more than existing houses. Planners are releasing more information about Liberty Park’s final stage of development, a mixed-use addition to the “live, work, play” community called Town … [Read more...]
Shiny and New: 2018 Parade of Homes Showcases New Houses in Area Communities
By Emily Williams Whether you are a first-time home buyer or moving on to a larger or smaller home, the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builder’s 2018 Parade of Homes will have something to pique your interest. The annual event will be held over two weekends, April 27-29 and May 4-6, offering tours of more than 90 newly built houses throughout the greater Birmingham … [Read more...]
No Regrets: Retired Orthodontist Reflects on his Career and the Patients He’s Helped Along the Way
By Emily Williams This month, Dr. John Jayne is jetting off to the British Isles with his son, daughter and son-in-law, venturing through Dublin, Ireland, and Manchester, England, on the way to Wales. A retired orthodontist who lives in Greystone, Jayne has made the trip before to see his great-grandfather’s gravestone in Pontypool, in southern Wales. Though the sites will … [Read more...]