By Emily Williams Throughout its 100-year history, the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham has remained cemented to its original mission while adapting to the often tumultuous environment of the city it calls home. As the club celebrates its anniversary, it is ushering in a new era with a centennial project to revitalize Vulcan Park and Museum and reflecting on its past through the … [Read more...]
A Summer Well Spent: Student Ministries Spend Summer Break Serving Others at Home and Abroad
By Sarah Kuper For Over the Mountain students, summer break is the time for lake trips and summer camp. But many area teens add church-oriented service projects to that list. Internationally and locally, teens did everything from paint houses to host summer day camps for disadvantaged children. Hoover Youth Stay in State While Discovering a Whole New World Once a … [Read more...]
Comfort Food Festival: New Event Focuses on a Favorite Dish – Mac and Cheese
By Donna Cornelius Birmingham is home to food festivals that celebrate chili, gumbo and barbecue plus cultural creations with Italian, Greek, Lebanese and Cajun flavors. But one of the most popular dishes in the country has been left off the menu – until now. On Aug. 6, Community Grief Support will host its first Magic City Mac N’ Cheese Festival. Restaurants, food trucks and … [Read more...]
A Dedicated Life: United Ability Participants Help Founder Celebrate 105th Birthday
By Emily Williams More than 60 children sang “Happy Birthday” for United Ability founder Dorothy Levy as she arrived at her 105th birthday celebration June 16 at the organization’s Hand in Hand Learning Center. At her request, the party was held on the playground, and Levy was able to witness firsthand just how far the organization has come since its early days. “This makes … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Medium: Mountain Brook’s Donna Jernigan Calls on Her Pup to Add to Her Art Collection
Story by Emily Williams • Photos by Lee Walls Jr.A pet has always been among the most prized fixtures of the household in Donna Jernigan's life. The pitter-patter of paws has been a constant throughout her childhood and adulthood. Her 91⁄2-year-old Pomeranian, Sampson, is the compan- ion in residence at her home in Mountain Brook. “He’s just my little companion,” she … [Read more...]