The Birmingham-based George Maris chapter of the Colonial Dames of the 17th Century recently installed its officers for the 2019-2021 term in a ceremony at the Birmingham Country Club. Officers include Mary Anne Kane-Garrett, president (Trussville); Pam Spivey, first vice president (Birmingham); Elizabeth Gillian, second vice president (Wetumpka); Mary Woodard, … [Read more...]
ASFA Marks Executive Director Meeks’ Retirement With a Celebration
The Alabama School of Fine Arts Foundation hosted a retirement party May 23 to celebrate its executive director, Dr. Michael W. Meeks. Meeks has led ASFA for eight years, capping a 40-year career working in education. The gathering was held in the lobby of the Dorothy Jemison Day Theater at ASFA, which sparkled with tea lights and summer hydrangeas. The festivities … [Read more...]
Going for Gold: Seven OTM Girl Scouts Set Examples While Earning 2018-2019 Gold Awards
The Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama recently celebrated 23 Girl Scouts who earned the program’s prestigious Gold Award. The award is the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn. Scouts ages 14 to 17 years old are required to create a meaningful and sustainable project that helps the community locally, nationally or globally. According to the organization, earning a Gold … [Read more...]
Girl Scouts Honors Community Leaders and Volunteers at Annual Awards Ceremony
On April 23, the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama honored eight local women leaders and one Corporate Champion at the annual Central Alabama One Smart Cookie Celebration, held at The Harbert Center. According to the organization, each recipient is recognized for exemplifying leadership in all forms, displaying perseverance for making the world a better place and for being … [Read more...]
Vestavia’s Mary Ferguson Celebrates 100th Birthday
Mary Ferguson, center, recently celebrated her 100th birthday at Town Village, with, from left, Wes, Trott, Casey and Hayes Quattlebaum. Family and friends of Town Village Vestavia Hills resident Mary Ferguson gathered recently to celebrate her centennial. Mary was born March 22, 1919, to Patrick and Theresa DeJames of Buffalo, New York. She was the fifth of 12 children … [Read more...]
